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  • 1. 

    Miners must have good stamina.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Miners must have good stamina because their job involves physically demanding tasks, such as digging, lifting heavy equipment, and working in confined spaces for long periods. Stamina is essential for them to endure the physical exertion and maintain productivity throughout their shifts. Additionally, mining environments can be challenging, with high temperatures, poor air quality, and uneven terrain, further emphasizing the need for good stamina to perform the job effectively and safely.

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  • 2. 

    Pearl-divers cannot swim.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Pearl-divers cannot swim" is false. Pearl-divers are individuals who dive underwater to collect pearls. It is essential for them to be able to swim proficiently in order to navigate underwater and perform their job effectively. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 3. 

    Taxi drivers usually own their taxis.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because most taxi drivers do not own their taxis. Instead, they either rent or lease the vehicles from a taxi company or a fleet owner. This arrangement allows drivers to focus on their job of providing transportation services without the added responsibility and financial burden of owning a taxi.

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  • 4. 

    Choose either a, b, c, or d for the right answer for question number 4 to 10. Susan is Mr Surya’s daughter. Mr Surya is Susan’s _______.

    • A.

      Uncle

    • B.

      Father

    • C.

      Grandfather

    • D.

      Son

    Correct Answer
    B. Father
    Explanation
    Mr Surya is Susan's father because the question states that Susan is Mr Surya's daughter.

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  • 5. 

    Akhtar is Vian’s nephew. Vian is Akhtar’s _______.  

    • A.

      Father

    • B.

      Brother

    • C.

      Grandfather

    • D.

      Uncle

    Correct Answer
    D. Uncle
    Explanation
    Vian is Akhtar's uncle because the relationship between Akhtar and Vian is stated as nephew. In a nephew-uncle relationship, Akhtar is the nephew and Vian is the uncle.

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  • 6. 

    Kayla is Azka’s sister. Azka is Kayla's _______.

    • A.

      Father

    • B.

      Brother

    • C.

      Aunt

    • D.

      Uncle

    Correct Answer
    B. Brother
    Explanation
    Since the question states that Kayla is Azka's sister, it can be inferred that Azka is Kayla's brother.

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  • 7. 

    A person who covers news is a __________.

    • A.

      Speaker

    • B.

      Trainer

    • C.

      Journalist

    • D.

      Nurse

    Correct Answer
    C. Journalist
    Explanation
    A person who covers news is called a journalist. Journalists are professionals who gather, investigate, and report news and events to the public through various mediums such as newspapers, television, radio, or online platforms. They play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely information to keep the public informed about current events and issues happening locally, nationally, and internationally.

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  • 8. 

    _________ Sonia and Adi have a bike? No, they _________.

    • A.

      Do; don’t

    • B.

      Does; doesn’t

    • C.

      Do; doesn't

    • D.

      Does; don't

    Correct Answer
    A. Do; don’t
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Do; don't" because the subject "Sonia and Adi" is plural, so we use the plural form of the verb "do" and the negative form "don't" to indicate that they do not have a bike.

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  • 9. 

     _________ he gets up at 5? No, he _________.

    • A.

      Do; do

    • B.

      Does; do

    • C.

      Does; doesn’t

    • D.

      Do; don't

    Correct Answer
    C. Does; doesn’t
    Explanation
    The question is asking if he gets up at 5. The correct answer is "Does; doesn't" because it correctly uses the auxiliary verb "does" to form a question in the third person singular, and then negates it with "doesn't" to indicate that he does not get up at 5.

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  • 10. 

    Dian and Aris _________ like apples. They like oranges.

    • A.

      Does

    • B.

      Do not

    • C.

      Does not

    • D.

      Do

    Correct Answer
    B. Do not
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "do not." The sentence is talking about Dian and Aris, indicating that they both do not like apples. The verb "like" is pluralized to match the subject "Dian and Aris."

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