Test Your English! # 03

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    "From the moment I beheld her, I was powerless to resist her weird loveliness.""to behold" here stands for...

    • To lay eyes on
    • To have sex with
    • To hold hands with
    • To possess
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  • 2. 

    Where would you expect to find a "warden"?

    • In a tree

    • In a prison

    • In a bank

    • It's a block forming a division of a hospital

    Correct Answer
    A. In a prison
    Explanation
    A warden is typically associated with a prison, as they are responsible for overseeing the facility and ensuring the safety and security of the inmates. They play a crucial role in maintaining order and enforcing rules within the prison system. Therefore, it is expected to find a warden in a prison rather than in a tree, bank, or hospital division.

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  • 3. 

    Shakespeare wrote: "...you shall hear the surly sullen bell".The sound of that bell would be rather...

    • Festive and gleeful

    • First high-pitched, then low-pitched

    • Bombastic, lofty

    • Sad and threatening

    Correct Answer
    A. Sad and threatening
    Explanation
    The phrase "surly sullen bell" suggests a negative and gloomy tone. The word "surly" means unfriendly or bad-tempered, while "sullen" means gloomy or sad. Additionally, the use of the word "threatening" implies a sense of danger or foreboding. Therefore, the sound of the bell in Shakespeare's writing would likely be sad and threatening, rather than festive or gleeful, high-pitched and then low-pitched, or bombastic and lofty.

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  • 4. 

    Some taxpayers prefer to ___ the carryback because they are afraid of calling attention to prior tax years.

    • Forbid

    • Forerun

    • Forgo

    • Foreman

    Correct Answer
    A. Forgo
    Explanation
    Some taxpayers choose to forgo the carryback because they are concerned about drawing attention to their previous tax years. This means that they decide not to utilize the option of carrying back losses or credits to previous years' tax returns. They may believe that doing so could potentially raise red flags or trigger audits from tax authorities.

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  • 5. 

    A "steak" is a cut of meat, and it rhymes with...

    • Streak

    • Stake

    • Stick

    • Stack

    Correct Answer
    A. Stake
    Explanation
    The word "steak" is a cut of meat, and it rhymes with "stake". Both words have the same ending sound "-ake". The other options - "streak", "stick", and "stack" do not have the same ending sound as "steak". Therefore, the correct answer is "stake".

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  • 6. 

    "Lead" is a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element, and it rhymes with...

    • Bead

    • Red

    • Lid

    • Mad

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    The word "lead" is described as a soft, heavy, toxic, malleable metallic element. When looking for a word that rhymes with "lead" among the given options, "red" is the only suitable option. "Bead," "lid," and "mad" do not rhyme with "lead."

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  • 7. 

    "I've never seen so many dishy blondes at one party.""dishy" is an informal term for...

    • Good-looking

    • Foolish

    • Fair-haired

    • Sort of waitress

    Correct Answer
    A. Good-looking
    Explanation
    The word "dishy" is an informal term used to describe someone who is attractive or good-looking. In this context, the speaker is expressing their surprise at seeing a large number of attractive blondes at a party.

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  • 8. 

    "Cynthia winced as her mother stared at her.""winced" here stands for...

    • Pull or lift up something with a winch

    • To blush

    • A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

    • Make a face indicating disgust or dislike

    Correct Answer
    A. Make a face indicating disgust or dislike
    Explanation
    The word "winced" in this context means that Cynthia made a face indicating disgust or dislike. This is evident from the fact that her mother stared at her, which suggests that Cynthia's reaction was a response to her mother's gaze. By wincing, Cynthia showed her discomfort or displeasure, implying that she made a facial expression that conveyed her dislike or disgust.

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    "Some believed the feud was a marketing/publicity ploy concocted to boost album sales, while radio stoked the fire by continually rehashing who said and did what.""feud" here stands for...

    • A bitter quarrel

    • A land granted to a vassal

    • A marketing stunt

    • Some small talk

    Correct Answer
    A. A bitter quarrel
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a bitter quarrel". In the given sentence, it is mentioned that some people believed the feud was a marketing/publicity ploy, which implies that there was a bitter quarrel between two parties. The use of the word "feud" suggests a long-standing and intense conflict, indicating a bitter quarrel rather than any of the other options provided.

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  • 10. 

    "A rolling stone gathers no moss" is an English idiom and means that...

    • When an economy is performing well, all people will benefit from it.

    • Something is firmly established and very difficult to change.

    • The idiom may refer to both the positives and negatives of a person who is always moving

    • It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.

    Correct Answer
    A. The idiom may refer to both the positives and negatives of a person who is always moving
    Explanation
    The idiom "A rolling stone gathers no moss" refers to a person who is always moving and not staying in one place for too long. This can have both positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, constantly moving can bring new experiences, opportunities, and personal growth. However, on the negative side, it can also lead to instability, lack of roots, and difficulty in building deep relationships or finding stability. Therefore, the idiom may refer to both the advantages and disadvantages of a person who is always on the move.

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