Pt Pre-employment Test (English)
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The word "enthrall" most closely means:
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To force someone to do something
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To confuse someone
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To upset someone
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To captivate someone's attention
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To bore someone
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About This Quiz
The PT Pre-employment Test (English) assesses basic English grammar skills crucial for workplace communication. It evaluates understanding of verb forms and sentence structure, ensuring candidates can effectively navigate professional English settings.
Questions and Answers
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A synonym for "school" is
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Classroom
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Academy
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House
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Teacher
Correct Answer
A. AcademyExplanation
A synonym for "school" is "academy" because both terms refer to educational institutions where students learn and receive instruction. While a classroom is a specific space within a school where teaching and learning occur, it is not a synonym for the broader concept of "school." Similarly, a teacher is a person who works in a school, but it is not a synonym for the institution itself. Although a house can be associated with learning, it does not accurately represent the concept of a school.Rate this question:
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Which of the following spellings is correct?
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Recomend
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Reccomend
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Recomennd
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Recommend
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Reccommend
Correct Answer
A. RecommendExplanation
The correct spelling is "recommend." This word is spelled with a double 'm' and a single 'n' in the middle. The other options provided in the question are incorrect spellings.Rate this question:
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IS THAT PURSE__________?
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TO YOU
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YOU
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YOURS
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YOUR
Correct Answer
A. YOURSExplanation
The question is asking for the correct form of the possessive pronoun to complete the sentence. "Yours" is the correct answer because it is the possessive form of the pronoun "you." It indicates that the purse belongs to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
_____ the two brothers Peter is the better painter.
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In
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Between
Correct Answer
A. BetweenExplanation
The word "between" is used to compare two things or people. In this sentence, it is used to compare the painting skills of the two brothers, Peter and someone else. The sentence implies that Peter is the better painter out of the two brothers.Rate this question:
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HOW LONG________ENGLISH?
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ARE YOU LEARNING
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HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNING
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DO YOU LEARN
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YOU LEARN
Correct Answer
A. HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNINGExplanation
The correct answer is "HAVE YOU BEEN LEARNING". This answer is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. It suggests that the person has been learning English for a period of time and is still actively learning it.Rate this question:
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THE BABY SLEPT PEACEFULLY __________ THE TELEpHONE RING.
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YET
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INSPITE OF
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WITH
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ON
Correct Answer
A. INSPITE OFExplanation
The correct answer is "INSPITE OF". In this sentence, "INSPITE OF" is used to show a contrast between the baby sleeping peacefully and the telephone ringing. It implies that despite the noise of the ringing telephone, the baby continued to sleep peacefully.Rate this question:
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THE CLIENTS OF THE LAWYER WERE HAPPY ________ HIS WORK.
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WITH
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FOR
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ON
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IN
Correct Answer
A. WITHExplanation
The correct answer is "WITH" because it indicates that the clients were pleased or satisfied with the lawyer's work. Using "FOR" would suggest that the clients were happy on behalf of the lawyer, "ON" would imply that they were happy during a specific time or event related to the lawyer's work, and "IN" would imply that they were happy within the lawyer's work environment.Rate this question:
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HIS ALLEGATION WAS BASED ___________ THE INCIDENT HE WITNESSED.
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WITH
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ON
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FOR
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IN
Correct Answer
A. ONExplanation
The correct answer is "ON". The phrase "based on" is commonly used to indicate that something is founded or supported by a particular event or evidence. In this context, it suggests that the allegation was made because of the incident that the person witnessed.Rate this question:
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Why did she give it _____ you?
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To
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On
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, "to" is used to indicate the recipient of something. It implies that she gave something specifically for you to have or use.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The girl sat down ___ the lake.
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Besides
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Beside
Correct Answer
A. BesideExplanation
The correct answer is "beside." This is because the sentence is describing the girl sitting down next to the lake, indicating a position that is close or next to the lake. "Besides" would imply that the girl sat down in addition to something else, rather than next to the lake.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Put the book ____ the table.
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On
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In
Correct Answer
A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it indicates that the book should be placed on top of the table.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I drove _____ Seattle last weekend.
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To
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On
Correct Answer
A. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to" because it indicates the direction or destination of the action of driving. In this sentence, it implies that the speaker drove towards Seattle as their destination.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The woman __ the car was my sister.
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To
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In
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". In this sentence, the preposition "in" is used to show the location or position of the woman in relation to the car. It indicates that the woman was inside the car.Rate this question:
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THE COMPANY FORMED NEW RULES WHICH ARE ACCEPTABLE ________ALL WORKERS.
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TO
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FOR
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ON
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IN
Correct Answer
A. TOExplanation
The correct answer is "TO" because it indicates that the new rules are acceptable for all workers. The preposition "to" is commonly used to show a relationship or direction towards something or someone, in this case, indicating that the rules apply to the workers.Rate this question:
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- 16.
DID YOU READ MY ARTICLE _____CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY?
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IN
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FOR
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ON
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WITH
Correct Answer
A. ONExplanation
The correct answer is "ON" because when referring to reading an article, we use the preposition "on" to indicate the medium or platform where the article is published. In this case, "ON" indicates that the article was read on the topic of cellular microbiology.Rate this question:
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I COME _____ITALY.
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TO
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FROM
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AT
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IN
Correct Answer
A. FROMExplanation
The correct answer is "FROM" because it indicates the origin or the place of origin. In this case, the speaker is stating that they come from Italy.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension A dog is bigger than a mouse, but smaller than an elephant.
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A dog is smaller than a mouse.
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A dog is very big.
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A dog is the biggest.
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An elephant is bigger than a dog.
Correct Answer
A. An elephant is bigger than a dog.Explanation
The given statement states that a dog is bigger than a mouse but smaller than an elephant. Therefore, the correct answer is that an elephant is bigger than a dog.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Verb Forms We usually ______ dinner at 8:00 p.m.
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Eat
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Eating
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Never have eaten
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I don't know
Correct Answer
A. EatExplanation
The correct answer is "eat" because it is the base form of the verb and is used to describe a habitual action. In this sentence, the word "usually" indicates that dinner is regularly consumed at 8:00 p.m.Rate this question:
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Verb Forms Yesterday, we ______ a very interesting conference call about the new ERP project.
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Are having
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Have
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Had
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Were had
Correct Answer
A. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had" because it is the past tense form of the verb "have" and it correctly indicates that the conference call took place in the past.Rate this question:
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Verb The plane _____ at New York's Kennedy Airport .
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Took off
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Took down
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Landed
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Drove
Correct Answer
A. LandedExplanation
The correct answer is "landed" because the sentence mentions a plane and an airport, which suggests that the plane must have arrived or touched down at the airport. The verb "landed" specifically refers to the act of an aircraft touching the ground after being in the air, making it the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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Compound Nouns Thomas White, who orchestrated ___________ rescue packages, will address the group.
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Multibillion-dollars
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Multibillions dollars
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Multibillion-dollar
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Multibillion dollar
Correct Answer
A. Multibillion-dollarExplanation
The correct answer is "multibillion-dollar". In the sentence, "rescue packages" is a compound noun, and it is modified by the phrase "multibillion-dollar". This indicates that the rescue packages are worth multiple billions of dollars. The hyphen between "multibillion" and "dollar" is necessary to show that they function together as a single adjective modifying "rescue packages".Rate this question:
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Prepositions The computer printer is _______ the table ______ the computer.
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On ---- at
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On ---- next to
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On ---- on
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On ---- under
Correct Answer
A. On ---- next toExplanation
The correct answer is "on ---- next to" because it indicates that the computer printer is positioned on the table and is located next to the computer. This preposition choice accurately describes the spatial relationship between the printer, table, and computer.Rate this question:
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Prepositions She always gets up early ______ the morning, so she can make it to class ______ time.
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By ---- in
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In ---- in
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On ---- on
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In ---- on
Correct Answer
A. In ---- onExplanation
The correct answer is "in ---- on" because the preposition "in" is used to indicate a specific time period, such as "in the morning," and the preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as "on time." Therefore, the sentence is saying that she gets up early during the morning and she can make it to class at the specific time required.Rate this question:
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Context Clues I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read.Tome means...
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Food
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Clues
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A book
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A cigarette
Correct Answer
A. A bookExplanation
The context clues in the passage indicate that "tome" refers to a book. The sentence mentions taking the tome off the shelf, opening it to a specific page, and beginning to read. These actions are typically associated with reading a book, suggesting that "tome" in this context means a book.Rate this question:
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The next 6 questions are related to one paragraph, stated below. Each of the 6 questions will contain the same paragraph so you can refer to it. Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles.Q1: Most poetry published in the South:
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Was cheerful in mood
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Was melancholic
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Did not reflect one of the familiar moods of the romantics
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Was written by Edgar Allan Poe
Correct Answer
A. Was cheerful in moodExplanation
The correct answer is "was melancholic." The paragraph states that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy, and that poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough to raise concerns about the durability of Southern belles. This suggests that the majority of poetry published in the South had a melancholic tone.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q2: Poe had a preference for poems that dealt with:
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The death of a child
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Byronic despair
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Southern belles
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The death of a beautiful woman
Correct Answer
A. The death of a beautiful womanExplanation
The passage states that "Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles." This suggests that Poe had a preference for poems that dealt with the death of a beautiful woman.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q3: The author implies that Southern belles:
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May often have been delicately sad
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May often have died young
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May have written many poems
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May have lived very melancholy lives
Correct Answer
A. May often have died youngExplanation
The author implies that Southern belles may often have died young. This is suggested by the reference to poems on the death of a beautiful woman being numerous enough in The Messenger to raise concerns about the durability of Southern belles.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messenger did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q4: The Messenger published:
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Only melancholy poems
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Only female poets
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Only Southern poets who wrote melancholy poems
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Many poems about death
Correct Answer
A. Only melancholy poemsExplanation
The correct answer is only melancholy poems. The passage states that The Messenger published Southern poets who were prone to exploit melancholy. It also mentions that poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messenger. This suggests that the magazine focused on publishing melancholy poems, specifically those that dealt with themes of death and sadness.Rate this question:
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Reading Comprehension The "taint of melancholy" which Edgar Allan Poe throughout his life associated with the more "soulful" aspects of beauty was, of course, one of the familiar moods of romantics everywhere. But it is somewhat unusual that this particular mood should be so favoured by Southern poets. From the defiant anguish reminiscent of Byron to the delicate sadness characteristic of female poets like Mrs. Felicia Hemans, the whole range of melancholy feeling could be found in the pages of The Messenger during the 1930's. This is not to say that the magazine published only the poems of the Southern poetasters who invoked melancholy. The significant point is that the Southern poets whom The Messager did publish were prone to exploit melancholy. Poems on Poe's favorite subject, the death of a beautiful woman, were numerous enough in The Messanger to make us feel some retroactive concern about the durability of Southern belles. Q5: The words "reminiscent of" mean most nearly
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Prominent in
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Recalling
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Absent in
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Favoured by
Correct Answer
A. RecallingExplanation
The phrase "reminiscent of" means most nearly "recalling". It suggests that the anguish expressed by Southern poets is reminiscent of the anguish expressed by Byron and other romantics. The word "reminiscent" implies a similarity or connection between the two, indicating that the Southern poets' anguish brings to mind or recalls the anguish of other poets.Rate this question:
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PrepositionsThe professor said ________ the first day of the course that there would be a big final test _______ the end of the semester.
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At ---- on
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At ---- at
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On ---- at
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On ---- in
Correct Answer
A. On ---- atExplanation
The preposition "on" is used to indicate a specific day or date, such as "on the first day." The preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as "at the end of the semester." Therefore, the correct answer is "on ---- at."Rate this question:
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Context Clues The thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people.
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Fun, lively
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Horrible, repugnant
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Delicious, tasty
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Sweet, sugary
Correct Answer
A. Horrible, repugnantExplanation
The sentence states that the thought of eating a rat is abhorrent to most people. This indicates that the idea of eating a rat is considered horrible and repugnant, meaning it is strongly disliked and disgusting.Rate this question:
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Verb Tenses Usually, I (work) ______________ as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study) ______________ French at a language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris.
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Am working ---- was studying
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Worked ---- studied
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Work ---- am studying
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Am working ---- am studying
Correct Answer
A. Work ---- am studyingExplanation
The correct answer is "work ---- am studying" because the sentence is describing the usual action of the person, which is working as a secretary at ABT. However, during the summer, they are currently studying French at a language school in Paris. The present continuous tense is used to describe an action happening at the moment of speaking or around the present time, while the simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths.Rate this question:
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Pronouns If you happen to see your parents this weekend, give ___ my best regards.
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Her
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Him
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Them
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They
Correct Answer
A. ThemExplanation
In this sentence, the pronoun "them" is the correct answer. The phrase "give them my best regards" suggests that the speaker wants the person to convey their regards to multiple individuals, which indicates that the pronoun should be plural. "Her," "him," and "they" are all singular pronouns and would not be appropriate in this context. Therefore, "them" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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Tag Questions You'll be leaving for Los Angeles soon, __________ ?
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Won't you?
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Don't you?
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Aren't you?
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Shouldn't you?
Correct Answer
A. Aren't you?Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't you?" because it is a tag question that is used to confirm or seek agreement with the statement made in the preceding sentence. In this case, the statement is "You'll be leaving for Los Angeles soon," and the tag question seeks confirmation or agreement from the listener. "Aren't you?" is the appropriate tag question to use in this context because it is asking if the listener agrees or confirms that they will be leaving for Los Angeles soon.Rate this question:
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Subject-Verb AgreementChoose the sentence in which the subjects and verbs have been correctly identified and in which the subjects and verbs agree.
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At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - was living
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At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were living
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At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were living happily ever after
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At the end of the story, they was living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - was
Correct Answer
A. At the end of the story, they were living happily ever after. Subject - they; Verb - were livingExplanation
In this sentence, the subject "they" is plural, so it should be paired with the plural verb "were living." This ensures subject-verb agreement.Rate this question:
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Context Clues You can trust the salesmen at that store because they always conduct business in an aboveboard manner.
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Honestly, openly
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Sneaky, dishonest
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Horrible, repugnant
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Strange, unusual
Correct Answer
A. Honestly, openlyExplanation
The phrase "conduct business in an aboveboard manner" suggests that the salesmen at that store are trustworthy because they are honest and open in their dealings. This means that they are transparent and do not engage in any sneaky or dishonest behavior. The phrase "aboveboard" itself means to be open and honest, further supporting the idea that the salesmen can be trusted. Therefore, the correct answer is "honestly, openly."Rate this question:
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- 38.
1) Simon-----very tall.
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Is
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Are
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Has
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The sentence is stating that Simon is very tall. In this case, "is" is the correct verb to use as it agrees with the singular subject "Simon". The verb "are" is used for plural subjects, "has" is used for possession, but in this sentence, neither of them is appropriate.Rate this question:
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2)She.........like football very much.
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Don't
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Doesn't
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Hasn't
Correct Answer
A. Doesn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't." This is because the sentence is in the negative form and refers to the third person singular subject "she." In English, when using the present simple tense in the negative form with third person singular subjects, we use "doesn't" instead of "don't" or "hasn't."Rate this question:
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3)There......a big supermarket next to my house.
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Is
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Are
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Have
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is referring to a singular subject, "a big supermarket." In English grammar, when the subject is singular, we use the verb form "is" to agree with it.Rate this question:
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4)I......agree with you.
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Don't
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Doesn't
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Haven't
Correct Answer
A. Don'tExplanation
The correct answer is "don't". In this sentence, "I" is the subject and "agree" is the verb. Since "I" is a singular pronoun, the correct form of the verb should be "don't" which is the contraction of "do not". This is because "don't" is the negative form of the verb "do" that agrees with the singular subject "I".Rate this question:
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5)Neil can't..........tennis.He's broken his arm.
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To play
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Playing
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Play
Correct Answer
A. PlayExplanation
Neil can't play tennis because he has broken his arm.Rate this question:
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When I arrived, Anthony __________ with his Nintendo.
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Was playing
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Has been playing
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Had been played
Correct Answer
A. Was playingExplanation
The correct answer is "was playing." This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and "was playing" is the correct past continuous tense form of the verb "play." It indicates that Anthony was engaged in playing his Nintendo when the speaker arrived.Rate this question:
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The train wasn't there. It __________ already.
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had been left
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Had left
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Has left
Correct Answer
A. Had leftExplanation
The correct answer is "had left" because the sentence is in the past tense. The use of "had" indicates that the action of leaving the train occurred before the time being referred to in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Tara is exhausted. She __________.
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has been running
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Had been running
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Has running
Correct Answer
A. has been runningExplanation
The correct answer is "has been running." This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. "Has been running" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "Tara" and the tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
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I didn't have much to eat at lunch because __________ a lot at breakfast.
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I would have eaten
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I'd eaten
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I was eating
Correct Answer
A. I'd eatenExplanation
The correct answer is "I'd eaten" because it indicates that the person had already eaten a lot at breakfast, which is why they didn't have much to eat at lunch. The contraction "I'd" is short for "I had," indicating past tense.Rate this question:
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She __________ to speak English before she arrived in America.
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Had learned already
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Will have already learned
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Had already learned
Correct Answer
A. Had already learnedExplanation
The correct answer is "had already learned." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that happened before another past event (her arrival in America). The past perfect tense "had learned" is used to indicate that the learning of English occurred before the past event. The word "already" emphasizes that the learning took place prior to her arrival.Rate this question:
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Ram __________ good French because he had been studying for several years.
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spoke
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had spoken
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has spoken
Correct Answer
A. spokeExplanation
The correct answer is "spoke" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "spoke" agrees with the subject "Ram." The phrase "had been studying for several years" indicates that the studying took place in the past, so the verb should also be in the past tense.Rate this question:
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Shakespeare would be famous even if he __________ "To be or not to be..."
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Had not written
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Had not been writing
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has not written
Correct Answer
A. Had not writtenExplanation
The correct answer is "had not written." This is because Shakespeare's famous quote "To be or not to be..." is from his play Hamlet, which he wrote. If he had not written this play, he would not have become famous for this particular quote.Rate this question:
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