Designer Series Pre-employment English Test

In the given context, the phrase "I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94" suggests that the word "tome" refers to a book. The action of taking it off the shelf and opening it implies that it is a physical object that can be read, which aligns with the definition of a book.

The phrase "conduct business in an aboveboard manner" suggests that the salesmen at that store are trustworthy because they are honest and open in their dealings. This means that they are not sneaky or dishonest, and their behavior is not considered horrible or repugnant. The phrase does not imply anything about the salesmen being strange or unusual.

The correct answer is "eat" because the sentence is in present tense and "eat" is the correct present tense form of the verb.

The correct answer is "Us" because the pronoun should be in the objective case since it is the object of the verb "told." In this sentence, the manager told "us" not to leave, indicating that the speaker and others were instructed not to leave.

The correct answer is "wear". This word is the opposite of "win" and "find" as it refers to the act of carrying clothes on your body. It is something that people do every morning in the bathroom as they put on their clothes. Additionally, wearing clothes also implies taking yourself on foot from one place to another, as it is a basic action that involves physically moving while having clothes on.

The correct answer is "landed" because when a plane "lands" it means that it touches the ground after being in the air. In this context, the plane is arriving at New York's Kennedy Airport, so it makes sense that it would "land" there.

The phrase "abhorrent to most people" indicates that the thought of eating a rat is strongly disliked and considered repugnant. Therefore, the correct answer is "horrible, repugnant."

The correct answer is "Wash" because washing is a common activity that people usually do every morning in the bathroom. It involves cleaning oneself by using water and soap to remove dirt and maintain personal hygiene.

The correct answer is "them" because the pronoun should match the noun it is referring to, which in this case is "parents." "Them" is the correct pronoun to use when referring to multiple people, such as parents.

The correct answer is "in ---- on". The preposition "in" is used to indicate a specific time period, such as "in the morning". In this case, it refers to the early hours of the morning when she gets up. The preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as "on time". In this case, it refers to her goal of being punctual for class.

The given statement states that a dog is bigger than a mouse, but smaller than an elephant. This implies that an elephant is larger than a dog. Therefore, the correct answer is "An elephant is bigger than a dog."

The correct answer is "had". This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, the conference call that took place yesterday. "Had" is the past tense form of the verb "have" and is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past.

The correct answer is "on ---- next to." This means that the computer printer is placed on the table and is positioned next to the computer.

The correct answer is "My" because the sentence structure suggests that the speaker is referring to themselves and their brother. "My" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership, so it fits in the sentence appropriately.

The phrase "reminiscent of" means most nearly "recalling." It suggests that the anguish expressed by Southern poets is similar to that of Byron and female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans. The Southern poets evoke a sense of melancholy that brings to mind the emotions and themes found in the works of these other poets.

The preposition "at" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a specific skill or ability. In this case, it shows that Adam is very good at working individually. The word "at" is commonly used to describe proficiency or competence in a particular area or task.

The correct answer is "on ---- at". In this sentence, the professor mentioned that there would be a big final test "on" the end of the semester, indicating a specific point in time. Additionally, the professor said this information "at" the first day of the course, indicating a specific location or time frame.

The correct answer is "At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after." In this sentence, the subject "they" is plural, and the verb "were living" agrees with the subject.

The correct answer is "multibillion-dollar". In this sentence, "rescue packages" is a compound noun. The word "multibillion-dollar" is used as an adjective to describe the type or value of the rescue packages. It indicates that the packages are worth multiple billions of dollars.

Poe had a preference for poems that dealt with the death of a beautiful woman. This can be inferred from the passage where it mentions that poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger. This suggests that Poe had a particular interest in this theme and that Southern poets published in The Messenger were prone to exploit melancholy, including poems about the death of a beautiful woman.

The correct answer is 2009 Nissan Ultima. This is the correct answer because it matches both the make and model of the car given in the question. The other options do not match either the make or model, making them incorrect choices.

The given correct answer is "only melancholy poems." This is supported by the statement in the passage that "The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy." This indicates that the magazine published poems that focused on melancholy themes or emotions. It does not suggest that the magazine exclusively published melancholy poems, but rather that melancholy was a favored mood among the Southern poets published in The Messenger.

This question is a tag question, which is used to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener. In this case, the speaker is assuming that the person they are speaking to will be leaving for Los Angeles soon. The tag question "aren't you?" is used because the main clause is in the present continuous tense ("You'll be leaving for Los Angeles soon"), so the tag question should also be in the same tense.

The correct answer is "work ---- am studying." The first sentence suggests that the person usually works as a secretary at ABT. However, during the summer, they are studying French at a language school in Paris. The use of "am studying" in the second sentence indicates a current ongoing action, while the use of "work" in the first sentence suggests a habitual or usual action.

The correct answer is 7.7 March 2012. This version of the upgrade was released in March 2012.

The current upgrade is worth three years. This is evident from the options provided, where both "3" and "Three" are listed as correct answers. Therefore, it can be inferred that the current upgrade is equivalent to three years.

The author implies that Southern belles may often have died young. This is suggested by the mention of the poems on the death of a beautiful woman being numerous enough in The Messenger to raise concerns about the durability of Southern belles. The association of melancholy with the death of a beautiful woman implies that these women may have had short lives, leading to their early demise.

The correct answer is 8014311000.

The correct answer is "was cheerful in mood". This can be inferred from the paragraph, which states that it is unusual for Southern poets to favor the melancholic mood. The paragraph also mentions that The Messenger published poems on the death of a beautiful woman, implying that this type of melancholic poetry was not the majority. Therefore, it can be concluded that most poetry published in the South was cheerful in mood.

The correct answer is 50$, 50%, 50 Dollars, 50 USD. These options all represent different ways of expressing the discount amount. "$50" and "50 USD" both indicate a discount of 50 dollars, while "50%" represents a discount as a percentage of the original price. "50 Dollars" is another way of stating the discount amount in currency.