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    Please, let me _______! - ProProfs

    Please, let me _______!

    • Think
    • Have
    • Make
    • Put
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  • 2. 
    I will talk _____ Paul when I find him. - ProProfs

    I will talk _____ Paul when I find him.

    • Around

    • To

    • At

    • Towards

    Correct Answer
    A. To
    Explanation
    This tests your knowledge of verb complements and which prepositions follow specific verbs.
    "Talk to" is the standard collocation (words that commonly go together) in English. It means to have a conversation with someone.
    "Talk around" means to avoid talking about the main point.
    "Talk at" implies speaking to someone without really engaging in a conversation.
    "Talk towards" suggests a gradual approach to a topic, but not necessarily a direct conversation.

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  • 3. 
    You can use my car ______ tomorrow. - ProProfs

    You can use my car ______ tomorrow.

    • Yet

    • Since

    • Until

    • Around

    Correct Answer
    A. Until
    Explanation
    This question tests your understanding of prepositions and how they indicate time relationships.
    "Until" signals a point in time that marks the end of something. You have permission to use the car up to tomorrow.
    "Since" indicates the beginning of a period of time (e.g., "since yesterday").
    "Yet" is used in negative statements and questions to indicate that something hasn't happened but is expected to (e.g., "Haven't you finished yet?").
    "Around" means approximately, not a definite endpoint.

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  • 4. 
    I never have _______ such a boring book! - ProProfs

    I never have _______ such a boring book!

    • Saw

    • Red

    • Read

    • Readen

    Correct Answer
    A. Read
    Explanation
    This question deals with the present perfect tense and the past participle.
    The present perfect tense is formed with "have/has + past participle."
    The past participle of "read" is "read" (it's irregular).
    "Readen" is not a word in the English language.

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  • 5. 
    What is the antonym of 'ascend'? - ProProfs

    What is the antonym of 'ascend'?

    • Descend

    • Climb

    • Increase

    • Elevate

    Correct Answer
    A. Descend
    Explanation
    In the context of movement, 'ascend' means to go up or climb. The direct antonym, which means the opposite, is 'descend,' which refers to moving downward. The other options, while related to elevation or increase, do not specifically imply the opposite movement of ascending. 'Climb' and 'elevate' are actually synonyms of 'ascend,' and 'increase' is more abstract and generally pertains to quantity or size rather than physical movement. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Descend.'

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  • 6. 
    What _______ when I called? - ProProfs

    What _______ when I called?

    • Was you doing

    • Was you do

    • Were you doing

    • You were doing

    Correct Answer
    A. Were you doing
    Explanation
    This question uses the past continuous tense, which describes an action that was ongoing at a specific time in the past. The past continuous is formed with "was/were + present participle (verb + -ing)."
    Subject-verb agreement is key: Even though it's a question, the verb needs to agree with the subject "you." With "you," we always use "were" in the past tense, whether it's a question or a statement.
    Word order in questions: In English, we invert the subject and auxiliary verb to form questions. So, instead of "you were doing," it becomes "were you doing."

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  • 7. 
    Nothing _________ done when the boss is away. - ProProfs

    Nothing _________ done when the boss is away.

    • Becomes

    • Gets

    • Been

    • Got

    Correct Answer
    A. Gets
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "gets" because the sentence requires the present simple tense to describe a general truth or habitual action. The present simple tense is used for actions that happen regularly or are always true. The word "gets" is the present simple tense form of the verb "get" for a singular subject (nothing). The other options are incorrect because they are either past tense forms or do not agree with the subject in number.

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    The professor's lecture was so ______ that many students fell asleep.

    • Engaging

    • Monotonous

    • Stimulating

    • Concise

    Correct Answer
    A. Monotonous
    Explanation
    This question tests your ability to infer meaning from context and your knowledge of adjectives.
    "Monotonous" means dull, repetitive, and lacking in variety. This fits the context of students falling asleep.
    "Engaging" means interesting and captivating (the opposite of what would make students sleepy).

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  • 9. 
    Which word form is not correct? - ProProfs

    Which word form is not correct?

    • Clotheful

    • Clothing

    • Clothed

    • Clothe

    Correct Answer
    A. Clotheful
    Explanation
    This question tests your knowledge of word formation and morphology.
    "Clothe" is a verb meaning to dress someone or provide them with clothes.
    "Clothed" is the past participle of "clothe," and it can also function as an adjective (e.g., "the clothed man").
    "Clothing" is the noun form, referring to garments in general.
    "Clotheful" is not a standard English word. There's no rule or pattern in English that allows us to add the suffix "-ful" to "clothe" to create a new word.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    • Me and my friend went to the park. 

    • My friend and I went to the park. 

    • I and my friend went to the park. 

    • My friend and me went to the park.

    Correct Answer
    A. My friend and I went to the park. 
    Explanation
    When referring to yourself and another person, it is grammatically correct to place the other person first and use the pronoun "I" for yourself. Sentence (b) follows this rule and is the only grammatically correct option.

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  • 11. 

    Despite the ______, the team managed to win the championship.

    • Adversity

    • Celebration

    • Victory

    • Strategy

    Correct Answer
    A. Adversity
    Explanation
    This question assesses your understanding of vocabulary in context.
    "Adversity" means difficulties or challenges. The sentence implies that the team overcame obstacles to win.
    The other options don't fit the context: "celebration" is the act of celebrating, "victory" is the act of winning, and "strategy" is a plan.

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  • 12. 
    ___________ you like? I like Grapes and Mango. - ProProfs

    ___________ you like? I like Grapes and Mango.

    • What thing of fruit do

    • What type of fruit do

    • How many fruit do

    • Types of fruit do

    Correct Answer
    A. What type of fruit do
    Explanation
    This question deals with question formation and choosing the right words to express the intended meaning.
    "What type of fruit" is the correct and natural way to ask about someone's fruit preference. "Type" refers to a category or kind.
    "What thing of fruit" is grammatically incorrect.
    "How many fruit" asks for a quantity, not a type.
    "Types of fruit do" is a phrase, not a complete question.

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  • 13. 
    What is the synonym of 'elated'? - ProProfs

    What is the synonym of 'elated'?

    • Ecstatic

    • Depressed

    • Anxious

    • Indifferent

    Correct Answer
    A. Ecstatic
    Explanation
    The word 'elated' means to be filled with great joy or happiness. The closest synonym among the options given is 'ecstatic,' which also refers to a state of intense joy and delight. The other options, such as 'depressed,' 'anxious,' and 'indifferent,' express feelings that are significantly different from happiness and joy, often denoting sadness, worry, or lack of interest, respectively. Thus, 'ecstatic' is the correct choice as it most closely aligns with the meaning of 'elated.'

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  • 14. 
    What _______ your favorite food as a child? - ProProfs

    What _______ your favorite food as a child?

    • Will

    • Was

    • Would

    • Is

    Correct Answer
    A. Was
    Explanation
    This is about correctly using the past tense to talk about something that existed in the past.
    "Was" is the past tense of the verb "to be." Since the question asks about a past time (childhood), we need the past tense.
    "Will" is for the future.
    "Would" can express hypothetical situations or past habits, but not a simple fact about the past.
    "Is" is the present tense.

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    Although he was ______, he remained optimistic about the future.

    • Wealthy

    • Destitute

    • Jubilant

    • Fortunate

    Correct Answer
    A. Destitute
    Explanation
    This question tests your vocabulary knowledge, specifically understanding the nuances of adjectives.
    "Destitute" means extremely poor and lacking basic necessities. This contrasts with the idea of remaining optimistic despite difficult circumstances.
    "Wealthy" means rich, which doesn't create a contrast or challenge to optimism.
    "Jubilant" means extremely happy, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
    "Fortunate" means lucky, which doesn't create a strong contrast with optimism.
    The sentence implies a contrast between the person's current state and their positive outlook. "Destitute" provides the strongest contrast, making it the most suitable choice.

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