English Grammar- Sentence Building Test
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I thanked my teacher when she ............. me to participate in the school competition. (Select two that can fit here)
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Allowed
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Let
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Borrowed
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Permitted
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Wanted
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Are you good at building grammatically correct sentences in English? This quiz has the fill-in-the-blanks format of questions, some are checkbox types, and some are radio button options. You will find instructions in the questions. Let's see if you can pass this quiz with a hundred percent score.
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My uncle often wears cool clothes. The synonyms of cool in this sentence are .......... (Select two)
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Fashionable
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Fashion
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Stylish
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Style
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Strange
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fashionable
A. StylishExplanation
The synonyms of "cool" in this sentence are "fashionable" and "stylish" because they both describe someone who wears trendy and attractive clothing.Rate this question:
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He was taken to hospital because his injury was ........ (Select two)
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Simple
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Serious
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Exciting
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Dangerous
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Exhausting
Correct Answer(s)
A. Serious
A. DangerousExplanation
The person was taken to the hospital because his injury was serious and dangerous. This suggests that the injury was severe and potentially life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention. The terms "simple," "exciting," and "exhausting" do not accurately describe the severity or urgency of the injury.Rate this question:
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I wouldn't have understood anything unless she had ................ me the truth. (Select two)
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Said
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Informed
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Talked
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Spoke
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Told
Correct Answer(s)
A. Informed
A. ToldExplanation
The correct answer is "Informed" and "told". These two options are correct because they both convey the idea of someone sharing information or the truth with the speaker. Both "informed" and "told" indicate that the person provided the necessary information for the speaker to understand something.Rate this question:
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I couldn't eat this meal because it was ........... (Select two)
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interesting
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Fascinating
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Awful
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Stressful
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Nasty
Correct Answer(s)
A. Awful
A. NastyExplanation
The correct answer is awful and nasty because these words indicate that the meal was unpleasant or of poor quality.Rate this question:
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When the criminal was arrested he .............all his previous crimes. (Select two)
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Admitted
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Adapted
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Contained
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Confessed
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Advanced
Correct Answer(s)
A. Admitted
A. ConfessedExplanation
The correct answer is "admitted" and "confessed" because both words imply the act of acknowledging or owning up to something. When a criminal is arrested, they may choose to admit or confess to their previous crimes, meaning they accept responsibility and acknowledge their wrongdoing. The other options, "adapted," "contained," and "advanced," do not relate to the act of acknowledging or confessing to a crime.Rate this question:
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He is a plump boy. The opposite of plump are ... (Select two)
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Giant
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Strong
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Customary
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Thin
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Slender
Correct Answer(s)
A. Thin
A. SlenderExplanation
The word "plump" describes someone who is slightly overweight or chubby. The opposite of this would be someone who is thin or slender, as they would have a lower body fat percentage. Therefore, the correct answers are "thin" and "slender".Rate this question:
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Everyone has their .............. that they can do in their spare time. (Select two)
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Interests
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Jobs
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Hobbies
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Works
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Mistakes
Correct Answer(s)
A. Interests
A. HobbiesExplanation
The question asks for two things that individuals can do in their spare time. "Interests" and "hobbies" are both activities that people engage in during their free time. These activities are typically done for enjoyment, personal satisfaction, or to pursue a particular passion or curiosity. "Jobs," "works," and "mistakes" are not typically associated with spare time activities and do not fit the context of the question.Rate this question:
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Exercise helps you to ...... fit. (Select two)
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Keep
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Follow
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Owe
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Make
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Be
Correct Answer(s)
A. Keep
A. BeExplanation
Exercise helps you to keep fit by improving your physical health and maintaining a healthy weight. It also helps you to be fit by increasing your stamina, strength, and flexibility. Regular exercise can improve your overall well-being and reduce the risk of various health conditions.Rate this question:
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He refused to admit stealing the bank. The antonyms of "admit" are ...... (Select two)
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Deny
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Conceal
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Adopt
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Consist
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Agree
Correct Answer(s)
A. Deny
A. ConcealExplanation
The word "admit" means to acknowledge or confess to something. The antonyms of "admit" would be words that mean the opposite, which are "deny" and "conceal". "Deny" means to refuse to acknowledge or accept something, while "conceal" means to hide or keep something secret. Therefore, the correct answer is "deny, conceal".Rate this question:
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The doctor asked me to monitor my grandfather because of his illness. "Monitor" can be replaced by ...... (Select two)
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Observe
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Look for
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Watch
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See off
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Collect
Correct Answer(s)
A. Observe
A. WatchExplanation
The word "monitor" in this context means to keep a close watch or observation on someone. Therefore, it can be replaced by "observe" and "watch" as both words convey the same meaning of paying attention to someone's condition or behavior.Rate this question:
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I am looking forward .................... the new film. (Select two)
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To see
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To be seen
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To seeing
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Seeing
Correct Answer
A. To seeExplanation
The correct answer is "to see" because the phrase "looking forward" is followed by a verb, and the verb form used after "looking forward" is the infinitive form. In this case, "to see" is the correct infinitive form of the verb "see." The other options, "to be seen," "to seeing," and "seeing" are not the correct infinitive forms and do not fit grammatically in the sentence.Rate this question:
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The teacher wrote the names of the winning students on the ...... (Select two)
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Chat board
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Noticeboard
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Guard room
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Changing room
Correct Answer
A. NoticeboardExplanation
The teacher wrote the names of the winning students on the noticeboard.Rate this question:
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The ........ between smoking and the cancer is very clear. (Select one)
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Disconnection
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Donation
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Transplant
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Connection
Correct Answer
A. ConnectionExplanation
The word "between" in the sentence suggests that there is a relationship being discussed. In this case, the relationship being referred to is between smoking and cancer. The word "connection" best fits this context as it implies a link or correlation between the two.Rate this question:
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I was made ........ a fine for not wearing the seat belt. (Select one)
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Pay
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Paid
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To pay
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Pating
Correct Answer
A. To payExplanation
The correct answer is "to pay" because it follows the structure "be made + infinitive" which means that someone was instructed or forced to do something. In this case, the person was made to pay a fine for not wearing the seat belt.Rate this question:
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The ......... of your good education will appear in your behavior. (Select one)
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Affect
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Effective
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Effectively
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Effect
Correct Answer
A. EffectExplanation
The word "effect" is the correct answer because it refers to the result or impact that your good education has on your behavior. It suggests that a good education has a positive influence on how you behave or conduct yourself.Rate this question:
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Fruit sellers should ........ rotten foods from good ones. (Select one)
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isolate
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Insulate
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Isolation
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Crowd
Correct Answer
A. isolateExplanation
Fruit sellers should isolate rotten foods from good ones in order to maintain the quality and freshness of their products. By separating the rotten fruits from the good ones, they can prevent the spread of decay and ensure that customers receive only the best quality produce. This practice is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction and promoting a positive reputation for the fruit seller.Rate this question:
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Those sheep ....... fat. (Select one)
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Is
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Are
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Had
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Was
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because "sheep" is a plural noun, and the verb should agree with the subject in number. In this case, "are" is the correct form of the verb to match the plural noun "sheep."Rate this question:
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All Egyptians know that water ........... has become a must. (Select one)
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wasting
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Conservation
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Donating
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Support
Correct Answer
A. ConservationExplanation
The sentence states that water has become a must for all Egyptians. In this context, the word "conservation" fits best as it implies the act of protecting and preserving water resources. This suggests that Egyptians are aware of the importance of using water wisely and not wasting it. The other options, such as "wasting," "donating," and "support," do not convey the same idea of actively preserving water resources.Rate this question:
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A / An ......... is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to form a new word. (Select one)
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Suffix
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Adverb
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Prefix
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Noun
Correct Answer
A. PrefixExplanation
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to form a new word. It is the opposite of a suffix, which is added to the end of a word. Prefixes can change the meaning or the grammatical function of a word. For example, adding the prefix "un-" to the word "happy" creates the word "unhappy," which means not happy.Rate this question:
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Mazen ..................... chess all day yesterday. (Select one)
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Playing
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Is playing
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Had played
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Was playing
Correct Answer
A. Was playingExplanation
The correct answer is "was playing". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that was happening in the past. The use of "was" indicates the past continuous tense, which is used to describe an ongoing action in the past. Therefore, Mazen was playing chess all day yesterday.Rate this question:
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Hussein drinks .............. tea. (Select one)
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A few
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A lot of
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Many
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Any
Correct Answer
A. A lot ofExplanation
The correct answer is "a lot of". This is because "a lot of" is used to indicate a large quantity or amount, which is suitable for describing how much tea Hussein drinks.Rate this question:
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Don't ask me to receive telephone calls. It is your ..... (Select one)
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Biography
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Responsibility
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Sense
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Responsible
Correct Answer
A. ResponsibilityExplanation
The correct answer is "responsibility". This is because the sentence is discussing the speaker's request for the listener to not ask them to receive telephone calls. The word "responsibility" fits in this context as it implies that the speaker is indicating that it is the listener's duty or obligation to not ask them to receive phone calls.Rate this question:
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He has lost everything. Now, he is ....... (Select one)
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miserable
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Lucky
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Important
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Successful
Correct Answer
A. miserableExplanation
The statement "He has lost everything" suggests that the person is in a state of extreme unhappiness and suffering. Therefore, the appropriate word to describe his current state would be "miserable".Rate this question:
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she ......... her success to her parents. (Select one)
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Owns
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owes
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Plans
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Tricks
Correct Answer
A. owesExplanation
The word "owes" is the correct answer because it means to attribute or give credit to someone for something. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person attributes their success to their parents, meaning they believe their parents played a significant role in their achievements.Rate this question:
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The desert is the .......... of a lot of animals. (Select one)
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hole
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Nest
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House
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Home
Correct Answer
A. HomeExplanation
The desert is the home of a lot of animals.Rate this question:
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..................... describe something unusual ,exciting and often from or in another country. (Select one)
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isolated
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Exotic
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Natural
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Sustainable
Correct Answer
A. ExoticExplanation
An explanation for the correct answer "exotic" is that it refers to something that is unusual, exciting, and often from or in another country. It suggests that the thing being described is unique, unfamiliar, and has a sense of adventure or intrigue associated with it. The term "exotic" is commonly used to describe foreign cultures, cuisines, landscapes, or experiences that are different from one's own, adding a sense of fascination and allure.Rate this question:
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My father always tells me ............ valuable advice. (Select one)
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a
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An
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the
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No article
Correct Answer
A. No articleExplanation
The correct answer is "no article" because the word "valuable" is an adjective that describes the noun "advice." When an adjective is used to describe a noun in a general sense, we do not use an article before the noun. In this case, "valuable advice" refers to advice that is generally valuable, without specifying any particular advice.Rate this question:
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The only way to ........... fear is to face it. (Select one)
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avoid
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Conquer
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Make
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Contact
Correct Answer
A. ConquerExplanation
Facing fear is the only effective way to overcome it. Avoiding fear may provide temporary relief, but it does not address the root cause or help in building resilience. Making fear implies creating fear, which is not a solution. Contacting fear does not make sense in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "conquer," as it suggests the act of confronting and overcoming fear.Rate this question:
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Muhammad used to be a slow learner but after a lot of practice, now he ........... (Select one)
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doesn't
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Didn't
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Haven't
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Isn't
Correct Answer
A. Isn'tExplanation
The word "isn't" is the correct answer because it indicates that Muhammad is currently not a slow learner. The other options, "doesn't," "didn't," and "haven't," all imply that Muhammad is still a slow learner, which contradicts the statement in the question.Rate this question:
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