Technical English 1 Basics

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English language quiz: Basic knowledge related to technical subjects, including engineering.

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1.

An executive summary in English consists of:
- A.
  
  At least three structured paragraphs in which all important as well as detailed information should be included.
- B.
  
  Only one paragraph in which the main idea of the original text should be presented.
- C.
  
  At least three structured paragraphs in which the main and relevant information should be included.
- D.
  
  Any number of paragraphs in which all important information should be included.
Correct Answer
C. At least three structured paragraphs in which the main and relevant information should be included.

Explanation
An executive summary in English should consist of at least three structured paragraphs that include the main and relevant information. This means that all important details should be included in these paragraphs, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the original text. By structuring the summary into multiple paragraphs, it allows for a clear presentation of the information and makes it easier for the reader to grasp the main ideas.

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2.

Considering a car, which letter includes only car parts?
- A.
  
  Wiper, boot, ignition and shoe.
- B.
  
  Windscreen, wing, boot and rack.
- C.
  
  Ignition, bump, lock and tyre.
- D.
  
  Lock, windshield, clutch and track.
Correct Answer
B. Windscreen, wing, boot and rack.

Explanation
The letter that includes only car parts is "windscreen, wing, boot and rack." This is because all the items mentioned in this letter are commonly associated with cars. The windscreen is a part of the car's front window, the wing refers to the car's fender, the boot is the trunk of the car, and the rack could refer to a roof rack or bike rack commonly found on cars.

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The car parts "number plate", "windscreen", "blinker" and "trunk" refer to (in this order):
- A.
  
  American, American, British and international English.
- B.
  
  British, American, American and international English.
- C.
  
  International, British, international and British English.
- D.
  
  British, British, international and American English.
Correct Answer
D. British, British, international and American English.

Explanation
The given answer is British, British, international and American English. This is because the terms "number plate" and "windscreen" are commonly used in British English, while "blinker" is an American English term for the same car part known as "indicator" in British English. The term "trunk" refers to the rear storage compartment of a car, and is predominantly used in American English, whereas in British English it is referred to as the "boot". Therefore, the order in which the terms are listed corresponds to the respective English variations.

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4.

Which sentence is grammatically wrong?
- A.
  
  The gas pedal can be found to the right of the brake pedal.
- B.
  
  The seat adjustor is located beside the front seat.
- C.
  
  The headlights are located in front of the car.
- D.
  
  The brake release is between the front seats.
Correct Answer
C. The headlights are located in front of the car.

Explanation
The sentence "The headlights are located in front of the car" is grammatically incorrect because it should be "The headlights are located at the front of the car." In this case, "in front of" implies that the headlights are positioned outside the car, which is not accurate.

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5.

Which sentence cannot be used to talk about brewing beer?
- A.
  
  A machine removes the pips.
- B.
  
  It becomes more caramelised.
- C.
  
  The liquid is cooled and then piped into a vessel.
- D.
  
  It is finally bottled into metal casks.
Correct Answer
A. A machine removes the pips.

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Technical English 1 Basics

An executive summary in English consists of:

Considering a car, which letter includes only car parts?

The car parts "number plate", "windscreen", "blinker" and "trunk" refer to (in this order):

Which sentence is grammatically wrong?

Which sentence cannot be used to talk about brewing beer?