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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "quick" what is the correct spelling?
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Quickker
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Quicker
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "est" to "quick" what is the correct spelling?
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Quickest
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Quickkest
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A. QuickestExplanation
In this case, the word "quick" is being compared to another noun using the superlative form. When adding "-est" to "quick," the last letter "k" is doubled before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "quickest."Rate this question:
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If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select either "er" or "est". Sharon is ______ than Sheila.
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Shorter
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Shortest
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A. ShorterExplanation
In this sentence, we are comparing two objects, Sharon and Sheila. Since we are comparing only two objects, we use the comparative form "shorter" with the suffix "-er". The word "shortest" would be used if we were comparing more than two objects.Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add er to "hot" what is the correct spelling?
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Hoter
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Hotter
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A. HotterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "hot," you need to double the last letter "t" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "hotter."Rate this question:
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You were ____________ the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.
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Suppose call
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Supposed to call
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Supposed calling
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Supposed call
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A. Supposed to callExplanation
The correct answer is "supposed to call". This is because the phrase "supposed to" is used to indicate an obligation or expectation. In this sentence, it implies that there was an expectation or obligation for the person to make a call to the Brisbane office before 2 p.m.Rate this question:
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Maria __________ never late for work.
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Am
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Are
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Were
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Is
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A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "Maria" is a singular subject, and the verb that agrees with a singular subject is "is." Therefore, the sentence should be "Maria is never late for work."Rate this question:
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I have only a ________ Christmas cards left to write.
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Few
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Fewer
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Less
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Little
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A. FewExplanation
The word "few" is the correct answer because it is used to describe a small number of things. In this context, it implies that the speaker only has a small number of Christmas cards left to write. The word "fewer" is incorrect because it is used to compare two quantities and implies a decrease in number. "Less" is incorrect because it is used to describe a decrease in amount or quantity, not number. "Little" is also incorrect because it is used to describe a small amount, not number.Rate this question:
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What is 50% of 12?
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1.2
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6
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10
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12
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A. 6Explanation
To find 50% of 12, we divide 12 by 2 since 50% is equivalent to half. Therefore, 50% of 12 is 6.Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "great" what is the correct spelling?
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Greater
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Greatter
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A. GreaterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "great," you double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter of "great" is "t," so it is doubled to become "tt." Therefore, the correct spelling is "greater."Rate this question:
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If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. The girl at the park was ______________ than the girl inside.
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Happier
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Happiest
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A. HappierExplanation
In this sentence, we are comparing two girls - the girl at the park and the girl inside. Since we are comparing only two objects, we use the comparative form "happier". The word "happier" indicates that the girl at the park is more happy than the girl inside.Rate this question:
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If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. Daishalyn is ______ than your average six year old.
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Smarter
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Smartest
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A. SmarterExplanation
The sentence is comparing Daishalyn to the average six year old. Since it is only comparing two objects (Daishalyn and the average six year old), we use "er" to indicate the comparative degree. Therefore, the correct answer is "smarter."Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for greet?
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Welcome
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Goodbye
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Enter
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A. WelcomeExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for talk?
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Walk
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Run
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Speak
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A. SpeakExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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Which is the correct plural?
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2 country
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2 countrys
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2 countrys
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2 countries
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2 countryes
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A. 2 countriesExplanation
The correct plural form of "country" is "countries". The word "country" is a singular noun, and when we want to indicate more than one country, we add the letter "s" to form the plural. Therefore, "2 countries" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Cheryl likes apples, _________ she does not like oranges.
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So
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For
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But
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Or
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A. ButExplanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it is used to show contrast or contradiction between two statements. In this case, the first statement is that Cheryl likes apples, and the second statement is that she does not like oranges. The word "but" effectively connects these two contrasting ideas and emphasizes the difference in Cheryl's preferences for different fruits.Rate this question:
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The concert will begin ________ fifteen minutes.
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In
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On
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With
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About
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A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in" because it is commonly used to indicate the starting time of an event. In this case, "in" is used to specify that the concert will start after a duration of fifteen minutes.Rate this question:
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Juan___________ in the library this morning.
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is study
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Studying
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Is studying
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Are studying
Correct Answer
A. Is studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "is studying" because the subject "Juan" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "to study." Additionally, the use of "this morning" suggests that the action is happening in the present.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is most similar in meaning to sad:
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Happy
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Tears
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Unhappy
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Cry
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. UnhappyExplanation
The word "sad" means feeling sorrow or unhappiness. Out of the given options, "unhappy" is the most similar in meaning to "sad" as it also refers to a state of not being happy or experiencing sorrow. "Happy" is the opposite of "sad", "tears" and "cry" are associated with expressing sadness but do not directly mean the same as "sad". Therefore, the correct answer is "unhappy".Rate this question:
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Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel. My alarm clock makes a loud sound in the morning.
Correct Answer
loudExplanation
The word "loud" is a sensory word that describes the sound made by the alarm clock in the morning. It indicates that the sound produced by the alarm clock is strong and easily heard, suggesting that it may be disruptive or attention-grabbing.Rate this question:
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Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel. The little girl was sad because she could not play outside.
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sadExplanation
The word "sad" in the sentence describes the little girl's emotional state. It indicates that she is feeling unhappy or down because she is unable to play outside.Rate this question:
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Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.
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Luck
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Opportunity
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Possibilty
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Ways
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A. OpportunityExplanation
This is the only grammatically correct word. The only other word which comes close is 'possibility'. However then the sentence would read "...would make it possible to do some shopping."Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "fat" what is the correct spelling?
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Fater
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Fatter
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A. FatterExplanation
When adding "er" to the word "fat," you need to double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter is "t," so you double it to get "tt" before adding "er." Therefore, the correct spelling is "fatter."Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "est" to "great" what is the correct spelling?
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Greattest
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Greatest
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A. GreatestExplanation
When adding "est" to the word "great," you need to double the last letter before adding the suffix. In this case, the last letter of "great" is "t," so you double it to get "greatest."Rate this question:
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Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel. The boiling water was perfect for my porridge.
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boilingExplanation
The word "boiling" is a sensory word that describes the temperature and appearance of the water. It suggests that the water was very hot, with bubbles and steam rising from it. This sensory detail helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and gives a sense of the water's suitability for cooking the porridge.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for alike?
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Cheerful
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Smile
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Same
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A. SameExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for also?
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Too
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Never
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Now
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A. TooExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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The company will upgrade _________ computer information systems next month.
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There
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Their
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They're
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their". In this sentence, "their" is used as a possessive pronoun to show that the company will upgrade the computer information systems that belong to them. "There" is an adverb indicating a place, and "they're" is a contraction of "they are" which does not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Alicia, __________ the windows please. It's too hot in here.
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Opens
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Open
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Opened
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Will opened
Correct Answer
A. OpenExplanation
The correct answer is "open." In this sentence, Alicia is being asked to perform an action in the present tense. "Opens" is incorrect because it is the third person singular form and does not agree with the subject "Alicia." "Opened" is incorrect because it is the past tense form and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. "Will open" is incorrect because it is the future tense form and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct form is "open."Rate this question:
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SMELL is to NOSE, as SOUND is to:
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Ear
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Music
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Eye
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Trumpet
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None of the above
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A. EarExplanation
Smell is detected by the nose as sound is detected by the ear.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is most similar in meaning to particular:
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Special
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Simple
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Careful
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Specific
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Obvious
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A. SpecificExplanation
The word "particular" refers to something that is specific or distinct. Similarly, the word "specific" also means something that is precise or detailed. Therefore, "specific" is the most similar in meaning to "particular".Rate this question:
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How is my mother's sister's brother's wife's child related to me?
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brother
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uncle
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Cousin
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Nephew
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A. CousinExplanation
There is an extra relation here to confuse you. The mother's sister's brother is of course the mother's brother. And the brother's wife's child is also the brother's child.
So now you can read it as the mother's brother's child. This is easier to identify the answer as your cousin.Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "wet" what is the correct spelling?
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Wetter
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Weter
Correct Answer
A. WetterExplanation
When adding "er" to "wet," you double the last letter "t" before adding the suffix. Therefore, the correct spelling is "wetter."Rate this question:
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Write a describing word that tells about color, size or shape. That apple is __________.
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Rolling
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Round
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Cold
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A. RoundExplanation
The word "round" is a describing word that tells about the shape of the apple. It indicates that the apple is not elongated or irregular in shape, but rather has a circular or spherical form.Rate this question:
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Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and __________.
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To climb mountains
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Climb mountains
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To climb
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Climbing mountains
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A. Climbing mountainsExplanation
Eli's hobbies include jogging, swimming, and climbing mountains. This means that one of Eli's hobbies is engaging in the activity of climbing mountains.Rate this question:
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Four of the following words are alike in some way. Select the odd word out?
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Petrified
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Fearful
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Terrified
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Daring
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Scared
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A. DaringExplanation
The words "petrified," "fearful," "terrified," and "scared" all have similar meanings as they all indicate a state of fear or being afraid. However, "daring" stands out as it has the opposite meaning, suggesting a willingness to take risks or be bold instead of being fearful. Therefore, "daring" is the odd word out.Rate this question:
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BIRDS are to FLY as HORSE is to:
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Speed
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Grass
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Legs
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Paddock
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Trot
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A. TrotExplanation
Birds fly and horses trot.Rate this question:
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Write in the sensory word from the sentence. A sensory word tells how things look, taste, smell, sound and feel. The hot soup burned my mouth.
Correct Answer
hotExplanation
The word "hot" is the correct answer because it describes the temperature of the soup, indicating that it was very warm and caused a burning sensation when consumed.Rate this question:
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In some cases you double the last letter before adding "er" or "est". Please read the sentence and choose the correct word. If you add "er" to "thin" what is the correct spelling?
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Thinner
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Thiner
Correct Answer
A. ThinnerExplanation
In this case, the correct spelling is "thinner." When adding "er" to the end of the word "thin," the last letter "n" is doubled before adding the suffix. This rule applies when the word ends in a single consonant letter after a single vowel letter. Therefore, "thinner" is the correct spelling.Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for large?
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Small
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Tiny
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Big
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A. BigExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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The movie was __________ the book (although this rarely happens).
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as
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As good
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Good as
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As good as
Correct Answer
A. As good asExplanation
The phrase "as good as" is used to compare the movie to the book, indicating that they are of equal quality. The statement also mentions that this rarely happens, implying that movies are often not as good as the books they are based on.Rate this question:
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5. Find two words, one from each group, that are closest in meaning. Group A raise floor stairs Group B top elevate basement
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A. raise and elevate
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B. raise and top
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C. floor and basement
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D. stairs and top
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A. A. raise and elevateExplanation
Raise and elevate are both verbs indicating lifting something.Rate this question:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
Correct Answer
A. CExplanation
The image is a mirror image top to bottom. Or vertically mirrored.Rate this question:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
One less dot each time and the colour alternates black then red. This is a very basic example of why it is good to look at changes in colour and detail on abstract reasoning questions (like this).Rate this question:
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What is the synonym for thin?
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Thick
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Skinny
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Wide
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A. SkinnyExplanation
A synonym is a word that means the same thing.Rate this question:
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Select the word that has a similar meaning to outgoing:
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Extroverted
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Contained
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Outside
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Exit
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Introverted
Correct Answer
A. ExtrovertedExplanation
The word "outgoing" refers to someone who is sociable, friendly, and enjoys interacting with others. Similarly, the word "extroverted" describes a person who is outgoing and derives energy from being around others. Therefore, "extroverted" is the word that has a similar meaning to "outgoing".Rate this question:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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A. BExplanation
The size of the shapes change places vertically each progression. Each time a new colour is added, that colour becomes the colour of both shapes in the following progression. So the addition of green in the fourth progression means that both shapes will be green in the fifth progression.Rate this question:
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If we compare two objects we use "er". When we compare more than two objects we use "est". Please read the sentence and select the correct answer. During the race, Amy came in second, Grace came in third and Callie came in first. Who was the __________ runner.
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Faster
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Fastest
Correct Answer
A. FastestExplanation
In the sentence, it is mentioned that Callie came in first, which means she finished the race before Amy and Grace. Since the question asks for the "fastest" runner, it implies that the person who finished the race first is the fastest runner. Therefore, the correct answer is "fastest."Rate this question:
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Identify the sentence which is CORRECT in every way. Sunday-every-Rashmi-Veena-and-church-near-house-the-their-go-to
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Rashmi and Veena every sunday go to the church near the house
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Rashmi and Veena go to the church near their house every Sunday
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Every Sunday near the church Rashmi and Veena go to their house
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Every Sunday near their house Rasmi and Veena go to the church
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Which comes next?
Correct Answer
A.Explanation
Every second box is the two dots in reverse positions. They are mirror image each time.Rate this question:
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