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1.

Which of the following options means this- "YOU SHOULD PAY WITH CASH HERE."

Explanation
Option B means "YOU SHOULD PAY WITH CASH HERE."

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2.

Which of the following sign say " SOMETIMES YOU DON'T HAVE TO BOOK HERE."
3.

Which of the following sign says " IF YOU FIND WHAT THIS PERSON IS LOOKING FOR, YOU WILL GET SOME MONEY."

Explanation
Sign H is the correct answer because it indicates that if you find what the person is looking for, you will receive some money. The other signs do not mention anything about finding something or receiving money.

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4.

Which of the following signs says " THIS SHOP HAS LOWER PRICES THAN THE OTHER SHOPS NEAR TO IT."

Explanation
Sign F says "THIS SHOP HAS LOWER PRICES THAN THE OTHER SHOPS NEAR TO IT." This can be inferred because the sign shows a downward arrow, which typically represents lower prices.

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5.

GLORIA THINKS FOOTBALL IS THE MOST __________ SPORT SHE PLAYS.
- A.
  
  FAVOURITE
- B.
  
  INTERESTING
- C.
  
  NICE
- D.
  
  BAD
Correct Answer
B. INTERESTING

Explanation
Gloria believes that football is the most interesting sport she plays.

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WHEN GLORIA PLAYS, SHE __________ ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE AND JUST THINKS ABOUT FOOTBALL.
- A.
  
  LEAVES
- B.
  
  FORGETS
- C.
  
  LOSES
- D.
  
  REMEMBERS
Correct Answer
B. FORGETS

Explanation
The correct answer is "FORGETS" because when Gloria plays, she is able to completely disregard everything else and focus solely on football.

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7.

AFTER SCHOOL, GLORIA __________ ON HER FOOTBALL BOOTS AND PLAYS WITH HER FRIENDS.
- A.
  
  RUNS
- B.
  
  CHANGES
- C.
  
  PUTS
- D.
  
  DRAWS
Correct Answer
C. PUTS

Explanation
The correct answer is "PUTS" because it is the most logical action to take after school in order to play football. "RUNS" does not make sense in the context of putting on football boots. "CHANGES" implies that Gloria is already wearing something and needs to change into her football boots, which is not mentioned in the sentence. "DRAWS" is unrelated to the action of putting on football boots.

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WHEN GLORIA IS OLDER, SHE HOPES THAT SHE CAN __________ SOME MONEY FROM PLAYING FOOTBALL.
- A.
  
  EARN
- B.
  
  BRING
- C.
  
  TAKE
- D.
  
  GIVE
Correct Answer
A. EARN

Explanation
Gloria hopes that when she is older, she can earn some money from playing football.

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ONE DAY GLORIA WANTS TO PLAY FOOTBALL FOR HER __________ IN THE WORLD CUP.
- A.
  
  COUNTRY
- B.
  
  NATIONALITY
- C.
  
  GROUP
- D.
  
  FAMILY
Correct Answer
A. COUNTRY

Explanation
Gloria wants to play football for her country in the World Cup. This implies that she wants to represent her nation on an international stage and compete against other countries. The World Cup is a global tournament where national teams compete, so it is logical to assume that Gloria's ambition is to play for her country in this prestigious event.

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10.

Can you complete the blanks given on left by picking the options on the right?

Correct Answer
H
11.

Can you complete the blanks given on left by picking the options on the right?

Correct Answer
D
12.

Can you complete the blanks given on left by picking the options on the right?

Correct Answer
F
13.

Can you complete the blanks given on left by picking the options on the right?

Correct Answer
E
14.

Can you complete the blanks given on left by picking the options on the right?

Correct Answer
B
15.

SEAN MURPHY LIVES IN LONDON.
- A.
  
  RIGHT
- B.
  
  WRONG
- C.
  
  DOESN'T SAY
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. RIGHT

Explanation
The given statement "SEAN MURPHY LIVES IN LONDON" is correct because it states a fact about Sean Murphy's residence.

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SEAN'S WIFE GIVES HIM A HOT DRINK WHEN HE ARRIVES HOME AFTER WORK.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Wrong

Explanation
The passage does not provide any information about whether Sean's wife gives him a hot drink when he arrives home after work. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that the statement is wrong or right.

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SEAN TAKES HIS CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Wrong

Explanation
The statement says "Sean takes his children to school in the morning." The correct answer is "Wrong" because the statement implies that Sean takes his children to school in the morning, which means the statement is true, not wrong.

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SEAN LIKES TO GO SWIMMING WITH HIS COLLEAGUES FROM WORK.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't say

Explanation
The statement does not provide any information about whether Sean likes to go swimming with his colleagues from work or not. Therefore, it doesn't say anything about his preference for swimming with his colleagues.

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SEAN HAS WON THE LONDON MARATHON.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Wrong

Explanation
The given statement "Sean has won the London Marathon" is contradicted by the answer "Wrong". This means that Sean did not win the London Marathon.

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SEAN'S WORKING DAY BEGINS IN THE AFTERNOON.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Right

Explanation
The given statement states that Sean's working day begins in the afternoon. Since the statement directly mentions this fact, it can be concluded that the answer is "Right".

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SEAN USUALLY LEAVES THE OFFICE FOR AN HOUR DURING THE EVENING.
- A.
  
  Right
- B.
  
  Wrong
- C.
  
  Doesn't say
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Right

Explanation
The given statement suggests that Sean usually leaves the office for an hour during the evening. This implies that the statement is correct.

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22.

THIS IS WHERE YOU LIE IN THE SUN AND GO SWIMMING. B __ __ __ __

Correct Answer
BEACH

Explanation
The given answer "BEACH" fits perfectly with the clue "THIS IS WHERE YOU LIE IN THE SUN AND GO SWIMMING." A beach is a place where people can relax and sunbathe, as well as swim in the water. Therefore, "BEACH" is the most suitable answer for the given clue.

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23.

YOU CAN PACK ALL YOUR HOLIDAY CLOTHES IN THIS. S __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Correct Answer
SUITCASE

Explanation
The given phrase "YOU CAN PACK ALL YOUR HOLIDAY CLOTHES IN THIS" suggests that the object being referred to is suitable for packing holiday clothes. The answer "SUITCASE" fits this description perfectly as a suitcase is commonly used for packing clothes and other belongings while traveling.

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24.

WITHOUT THIS YOU CANNOT GO TO SOME FORIEGN COUNTRIES. P __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Correct Answer
PASSPORT

Explanation
A passport is a travel document that is required to enter foreign countries. Without a passport, individuals are not allowed to travel to foreign countries. Therefore, having a passport is necessary in order to visit other countries.

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25.

THIS IS WHAT YOU USE TO DRY YOURSELF AFTER YOU GO SWIMMING. T __ __ __ __

Correct Answer
TOWEL

Explanation
A towel is commonly used to dry oneself after swimming. It is made of absorbent fabric that helps to soak up water from the body.

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26.

YOU NEED TO PUT A STAMP ON THIS TO SEND IT TO A FRIEND. P __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Correct Answer
POSTCARD

Explanation
The given answer "POSTCARD" fits perfectly in the blank spaces provided. It is a common practice to put a stamp on a postcard before sending it to a friend. Therefore, the answer is logically consistent with the given statement.

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