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61
Write the synonym of ‘akin’.

[A] divergent
[B] Original
[C] Similar
[D] duplicate
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Answer : Option [C] Similar

62
I don’t know if he is coming. Here if is used to

[A] describe a permanent situation
[B] Refer to the past
[C] Introduce a comparison
[D] To express a doubt
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Answer : Option [D] To express a doubt

63
The house is so dirty. I really must clean it. What is the use of the modal auxiliary ?

[A] To express Obligation
[B] To give Advice
[C] To give Permission
[D] To denote Ability
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Answer : Option [A] To express Obligation

64
He ___________ a large bill at the shopping centre yesterday.
Choose the correct phrasal verb.

[A] run of
[B] ran out of
[C] ran up
[D] ran on
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Answer : Option [C] ran up

65
____________ war never solves anything.
Choose the right determiner.

[A] Any
[B] The
[C] A
[D] An
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Answer : Option [C] A

66
The train will arrive at the station at ____________ 6.15 Pm.
Choose the right adverb.

[A] already
[B] usually
[C] exactly
[D] always
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Answer : Option [C] exactly

67
Rosa Parks was thrown off the montgomery bus for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Which definition fits the phrase thrown off in the above sentence most appropriately ?

[A] To make something move through the air
[B] To push something out of your hand
[C] To catch hold of someone
[D] To make someone fall down suddenly
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Answer : Option [D] To make someone fall down suddenly

68
They can't decide _________ to travel north __________ south.

Use the right connective.
[A] both ... and
[B] either ... or
[C] whether ... or
[D] neither ... nor
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Answer : Option [C] whether ... or

69
1. I must remember to pack a holiday book.
2. my mum says that we must pack soon.
3. We are going on a holiday to the sea coast.
4. I am really looking forward to it.
Rearrange the jumbled sentences in a logical manner.

[A] 3, 4, 2, 1
[B] 3, 2, 1, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
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Answer : Option [B] 3, 2, 1, 4

70
[A] The ball hit me straight in the ____________
[B] I tried to thread the cotton through the __________ of the needle.
Choose the right word to fit both sentences.

[A] head
[B] face
[C] eye
[D] nail
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Answer : Option [C] eye

71
Great oaks from little acorns grow.
What is the meaning of this proverb ?

[A] making a little effort now saves time later.
[B] All great things start small.
[C] It is easy to forget something if you can't see it.
[D] do something over and over again until you do it well.
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Answer : Option [B] All great things start small.

72
He is a ____________ of the old block.
Complete the figurative expression.

[A] leaf
[B] bark
[C] root
[D] chip
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Answer : Option [D] chip

73
In order to travel, you need a passport. ___________ , you might need a visa, immunisation jabs, and fulfil quarantine conditions.
Complete the sentence using the most appropriate connective.

[A] in addition
[B] in short
[C] in case
[D] in spite of
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Answer : Option [A] in addition

74
I have seen her ________ times this year, but not very often.
Complete the sentence using the right.

[A] a little
[B] much
[C] a few
[D] many
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Answer : Option [C] a few

75
When I got to the hospital, she _________ (sit) in the waiting room.
Choose the correct tense form.

[A] sat
[B] is sitting
[C] was sitting
[D] will sit
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Answer : Option [C] was sitting

76
I will wait until I ___________ (see) him.
Choose the correct tense form.

[A] see
[B] will see
[C] has seen
[D] saw
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Answer : Option [A] see

77
I waited ____________ nine O’clock and then went home.
Choose the right preposition.

[A] during
[B] after
[C] from
[D] until
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Answer : Option [D] until

78
you have to take an exam __________ the course. (pass)
Choose the right option.

[A] passing
[B] to pass
[C] have pass
[D] for pass
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Answer : Option [B] to pass

79
my daughter is quite shy. __________ , she is an aggressive player in the badminton court.
Choose the correct adverb.

[A] furthermore
[B] consequently
[C] necessarily
[D] however
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Answer : Option

80
Identify the correct spelling.
[A] colloquial
[B] coloquial
[C] colloquail
[D] coloquail
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Answer : Option