Plan Aid Academy English Proficiency Test
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Freedom of movement is a ….. right of every citizen?
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Fundamental
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Negotiated
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privileged
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respected
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This test evaluates English proficiency with a focus on vocabulary and grammar, assessing understanding through antonyms and sentence completion.
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the following sentence: I…… that our team will win the match tomorrow?
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Certify
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Conclude
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predict
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Announce
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A. predictExplanation
The word "predict" best completes the sentence because it implies making a forecast or estimation about the outcome of the match. "Certify" means to confirm or verify, "conclude" means to come to a decision or end, and "announce" means to make something known or public. However, in the context of the sentence, "predict" fits the best as it suggests anticipating the result of the match.Rate this question:
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. At a……. of 200 kilometers an hour, the hurricane swept away everything in its path?
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Velocity
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Drive
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flow
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Movement
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A. VelocityExplanation
The correct answer is "velocity" because velocity refers to the speed and direction of an object's motion. In this case, the hurricane is moving at a speed of 200 kilometers an hour, which is a measure of its velocity. The other options, such as drive, flow, and movement, do not specifically indicate the speed and direction of the hurricane's motion.Rate this question:
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Surprisingly, Smith turned ….. the job offer ?
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Out
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Down
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in
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away
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A. DownExplanation
The word "turned down" means to reject or decline something, in this case, the job offer. It implies that Smith decided not to accept the job offer.Rate this question:
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The police knew that the suspect was not being straight with them. This means that the suspect was?
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Not telling the truth
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Not friendly
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Afraid
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timid
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A. Not telling the truthExplanation
The phrase "not being straight" is commonly used to indicate that someone is not telling the truth or being honest. In this context, the police knowing that the suspect was not being straight implies that the suspect was not telling the truth.Rate this question:
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. From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to theunderlined word as it is used in the sentence: Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nikel!?
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started
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Stopped
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Settled
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Fuelled
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A. startedExplanation
The word "initiated" means to start or begin something. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that Amina is the one who started the quarrel, not Nikel. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "initiated" is "started".Rate this question:
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The doctor diagnosed the tumour as malignant ?
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Painful
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Deadly
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Trouble
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Minor
Correct Answer
A. DeadlyExplanation
The correct answer is "deadly" because the term "malignant" is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a tumor that is cancerous and has the potential to spread and cause serious harm or death. Therefore, the doctor's diagnosis of the tumor as malignant suggests that it poses a significant threat to the patient's health and life.Rate this question:
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The telephone booths were all…. and I had to wait for more than ten minutes for one to become vacant.?
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Locked
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Busy
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occupied
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Ringing
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A. occupiedExplanation
The correct answer is "occupied" because the sentence states that the telephone booths were all occupied, meaning they were being used by someone else. This is supported by the fact that the speaker had to wait for more than ten minutes for one to become vacant, indicating that all the booths were currently in use.Rate this question:
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. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the following sentence:If the jury’s verdict is “not guilty,” the defendant will be… ?
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Acquitted
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Indicted
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Pardoned
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Forgive
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A. AcquittedExplanation
If the jury's verdict is "not guilty," the defendant will be acquitted. Acquitted means to be found not guilty in a court of law. This word best completes the sentence as it accurately describes the outcome for the defendant if the jury's verdict is "not guilty."Rate this question:
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Why should I retract my statementwhen it is nothing but the truth??
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Withdraw
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Deny
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Alter
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Condemn
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A. WithdrawExplanation
The word "retract" means to take back or withdraw a statement. In this context, the speaker is questioning why they should withdraw their statement when it is true. Therefore, the most appropriate word from the given options is "withdraw," as it aligns with the speaker's intention to take back their statement.Rate this question:
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The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals ?
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Arrest
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Prosecute
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Charge
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Interrogated
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A. ArrestExplanation
The correct answer is "arrest" because the sentence states that the police have not yet apprehended the criminals. "Arrest" means to take someone into custody for committing a crime, which aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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. It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable?
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Unavoidable
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Disastrous
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Desirable
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Imminent
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A. UnavoidableExplanation
The phrase "It soon became obvious" suggests that the situation was becoming clear and apparent. The word "confrontation" implies a conflict or clash between two parties. Therefore, if it became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable, it means that there was no way to avoid or prevent it. Hence, the correct answer is "unavoidable."Rate this question:
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They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent ?
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Unintentional
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Unconditional
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Improper
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Unfortunate
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A. UnintentionalExplanation
The phrase "had been inadvertent" suggests that the omission of the name was not intentional or deliberate. It implies that it was a mistake or oversight. Therefore, the correct answer is "unintentional," which means not done on purpose.Rate this question:
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Because the new venture was ………. Many businessmen and women went into it.?
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Rich
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Manageable
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Lucrative
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Satisfying
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A. LucrativeExplanation
The correct answer is "lucrative" because the word "lucrative" means producing a great deal of profit. The sentence suggests that many businessmen and women went into the new venture because it was profitable or had the potential to generate a significant amount of money.Rate this question:
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Instead of ……. the issue, the speaker digressed to unimportant matters.?
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Summarizing
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Describing
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Addressing
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Revealing
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A. AddressingExplanation
The correct answer is addressing. The speaker deviated from the main topic and instead focused on unimportant matters. This implies that the speaker was not directly dealing with or discussing the issue at hand, but rather diverting their attention to unrelated subjects.Rate this question:
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His father is an ……. driver but he is only a novice?
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Enlightened
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Excellent
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Poor
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Experienced
Correct Answer
A. ExperiencedExplanation
The correct answer is "experienced" because the sentence states that the person's father is a driver, implying that he has been driving for a long time and has gained knowledge and skill in this field. On the other hand, the person himself is described as a novice, indicating that he is new to driving and lacks experience.Rate this question:
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English Language From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in each sentence. The management has neither ….. nor denied the rumour that is was going to lay of some workers.?
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confirmed
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Pronounced
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rejected
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Advertised
Correct Answer
A. confirmedExplanation
The correct answer is "rejected". The sentence states that the management has neither confirmed nor denied the rumor, indicating that they have not rejected it either.Rate this question:
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While the first battalion halted its march at nightfall, the second …. to the barracks?
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Proceeded
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set out
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Returned
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turned up
Correct Answer
A. ProceededExplanation
The sentence states that the first battalion halted its march at nightfall, implying that they stopped moving. The question then asks what the second battalion did. "Proceeded" is the correct answer because it means they continued or carried on with their march.Rate this question:
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The conference was attended by people from all walks of life. This means that conference was attended by people?
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From all professions
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From different parts of the world
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Who travelled widely
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Of all races
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A. From all professionsExplanation
The phrase "from all walks of life" means that the conference was attended by people from different professions or backgrounds. It implies that individuals from various careers and fields were present at the conference, representing a diverse range of professions.Rate this question:
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The river……… towards the sea?
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rolled
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Meandered
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ran
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Trickled
Correct Answer
A. MeanderedExplanation
The word "meandered" suggests a slow and winding movement, which is often associated with the flow of a river. It implies that the river does not have a straight path towards the sea, but rather follows a curved and indirect route.Rate this question:
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He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face ?
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Dark
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Beautiful
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Natural
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Prominent
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A. ProminentExplanation
The birthmark on his face is easily noticeable and stands out, making him easily recognizable. The word "prominent" means something that is easily visible or noticeable, which fits perfectly in this context.Rate this question:
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He fishing boat was imperiled by high winds, but it management to reach port safely ?
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Endangered
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Pushed
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Disturbed
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blown
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A. EndangeredExplanation
The correct answer is "endangered". The word "imperiled" in the question suggests that the fishing boat was in danger or at risk. "Endangered" means being in a dangerous or vulnerable situation, which aligns with the context of the question. The other options ("pushed", "disturbed", "blown") do not convey the same sense of danger or risk.Rate this question:
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The teacher spoke with his tongue in his cheek when he said that lazy Ade was the best pupil. This means that the teacher?
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Was disappointed
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Did not mean what he said
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Was angry
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Tried to encourage
Correct Answer
A. Did not mean what he saidExplanation
The phrase "spoke with his tongue in his cheek" is an idiom that means the teacher was being sarcastic or not speaking seriously. Therefore, when the teacher said that lazy Ade was the best pupil, he did not mean what he said.Rate this question:
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. We have no choice………to do what they demand?
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But
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Unless
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Than
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Except
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A. ButExplanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it indicates a contrast or contradiction. In this context, it suggests that there is a limited or restricted range of options, but the speaker is about to present an alternative or opposing viewpoint. The other options do not convey the same meaning of contrast or contradiction.Rate this question:
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In tropical; Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous ?
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Dangerous
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Harmful
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Everywhere
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Trouble
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A. EverywhereExplanation
The correct answer is "everywhere" because the statement in the question suggests that mosquitoes are found all over tropical Africa. The word "ubiquitous" means present or found everywhere, so it aligns with the information given in the question.Rate this question:
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When she confronted her husband, he hung his head and didn’t answer her questions. This means that he was?
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defiant
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Angry with her
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caught unawares
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Ashamed and embarrassed
Correct Answer
A. Ashamed and embarrassedExplanation
The husband's reaction of hanging his head and not answering the questions suggests that he feels ashamed and embarrassed. This behavior indicates that he may have done something wrong or is feeling guilty about something, causing him to avoid confrontation and not provide any explanation.Rate this question:
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They did not know what to expect and so decided to play it by it by ear. This means that they decided to?
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Prepare for the worst
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pretend to be deaf
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Act according to circumstances
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listen attentively to everyone
Correct Answer
A. Act according to circumstancesExplanation
The phrase "play it by ear" means to act according to circumstances or to make decisions as things happen, without a specific plan or preparation. In this context, the people did not know what to expect, so they decided to "play it by ear" and act according to the circumstances they encountered.Rate this question:
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She was reprimanded by her boss for negligence?
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Surcharged
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Punished
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Sacked
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Rebuked
Correct Answer
A. RebukedExplanation
The correct answer is "rebuked." This means that the person in question was scolded or criticized by their boss for their negligence.Rate this question:
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From options A to D, choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for this sentence: Ladies and gentlemen, the worst may be over, but we are not out of the covid-19 pandemic yet. This means that we are?
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likely to encounter more difficulties
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Not sure of ourselves.
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Not yet ready to celebrate our success
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Still in the covid-19 pandemic
Correct Answer
A. likely to encounter more difficultiesExplanation
The given sentence states that "the worst may be over" but also mentions that "we are not out of the covid-19 pandemic yet." This implies that although there may have been some improvement, there is still a possibility of facing more difficulties related to the pandemic. Therefore, the interpretation that is most appropriate for this sentence is that "we are likely to encounter more difficulties."Rate this question:
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If found guilty, he will……. all the wealth he has amassed illegally.?
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Forfeit
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Repay
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Abandon
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Forgo
Correct Answer
A. ForgoExplanation
If found guilty, he will forgo all the wealth he has amassed illegally. "Forgo" means to give up or renounce something willingly, usually for a specific reason. In this context, it means that if the person is found guilty, they will willingly give up or renounce all the wealth they have acquired illegally. The other options, "forfeit," "repay," and "abandon," do not convey the same meaning as "forgo" in this context.Rate this question:
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