Improvement Questions 04
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Take this interactive quiz with 20 questions. Improvement Questions 04
Question 1: The treaty was signed in accordance to the rules and guidelines agreed upon by the…
- As accorded to
- According with
- In accordance with
- With accordance to
- No Improvement
Question 2: The population density of Kolkata is as highest as that of any other city in…
- as higher than that of
- as high as that of
- as high as
- highest than that of
- No Improvement
Question 3: I had a brief look into the report before the meeting.
- look in
- look on
- look through
- look over
- No correction required
Question 4: Even his lawyer cannot get out the fact that he knew he was lying.
- get at
- get in
- get into
- get over
- No correction required
Question 5: We can get away with four computers at the moment, but we'll need a couple…
- get off
- get along
- get by
- get on
- No correction required
Question 6: The community centre scheme has run in strong local opposition.
- run out on
- run up against
- run into
- run off with
- No correction required
Question 7: If Mr. Jones can't find a job as a teacher, he can fall back his…
- fall back on
- fall in with
- fall out with
- fall away
- No correction required
Question 8: The shortage of good stock has kept some investors do away with the stock exchange.
- Away with
- Away from
- Walking away
- Pass away
- No correction required
Question 9: Whatever happened to him over the past few days, he was no longer willing to…
- back down
- back away
- back up
- back of
- No correction required
Question 10: The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted…
- break off
- break out
- break away
- break into
- No correction required
Question 11: Hubert decided to call off the famous film star because the latter had insulted his…
- call back
- call out
- call in
- call down
- No correction required
Question 12: It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry over the education reforms as…
- carries out
- carry through
- carry on
- carry away
- No correction required
Question 13: Many people would like the electoral system to be reformed but I don't believe this…
- come what may
- come along
- come to pass
- come after
- No correction required
Question 14: Banks are doing what they can to persuade corporate treasurers not to draw up credit…
- draw back
- draw down
- draw on
- draw in
- No correction required
Question 15: The owner of the flat above has had several sales fall apart due to the…
- fall through
- fall away
- fall about
- fall in
- No correction required
Question 16: The level of provisions could begin to drop next year as fewer families fall back…
- fall off
- fall behind
- fall into
- fall down
- No correction required
Question 17: I am good, amn't I?
- was I
- hasn't I
- is I
- aren't I
- No correction required
Question 18: In 2014, researchers in California have demonstrated that elder subjects who watched a funny video…
- have demonstrated that elderly subjects
- demonstrated that elder subjects
- demonstrated that elderly subjects
- demonstrating that elderly subjects
- No correction required
Question 19: The accident was owing to heavy traffic.
- was owing of heavy
- was due to heavy
- was due of heavy
- was for heavy
- No correction required
Question 20: A recent report by Standard & Poor's concluded that South Asia's economies is the world's…
- are the world's few insusceptible
- is the world's most resilient
- is the world's most quiet
- is the world's most liable
- are the world's most accessible
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Question 1
The treaty was signed in accordance to the rules and guidelines agreed upon by the rulers of the two nations.
Correct! The correct idiomatic expression is “in accordance with,” meaning in agreement or conformity with. The preposition “to” is incorrect in this phrase. Example: “The decision was made in accordance with the company’s policies.” (Not: “The decision was made in accordance to the company’s policies.”)
Question 2
The population density of Kolkata is as highest as that of any other city in India.
Correct! The positive degree “as high as” is used for equal comparisons, not “as highest as.” The superlative “highest” cannot be used with “as… as.” Example: “She is as tall as her brother.” (Not: “She is as tallest as her brother.”)
Question 3
I had a brief look into the report before the meeting.
Correct! The phrasal verb “look through” means to examine or review something quickly. “Look into” means to investigate, which is not appropriate for briefly examining a report. Example: “She looked through the documents before signing them.” (Not: “She looked into the documents before signing them.”)
Question 4
Even his lawyer cannot get out the fact that he knew he was lying.
Correct! The phrasal verb “get over” means to overcome or move past something. “Get out” means to leave or escape, which does not fit the context of overcoming a fact. Example: “He cannot get over the fact that he lost the match.” (Not: “He cannot get out the fact that he lost the match.”)
Question 5
We can get away with four computers at the moment, but we’ll need a couple more when the new staffs arrive.
Correct! The phrasal verb “get by” means to manage or survive with limited resources. “Get away with” means to escape punishment, which does not fit the context of managing with few computers. Example: “We can get by with a small budget.” (Not: “We can get away with a small budget.”)
Question 6
The community centre scheme has run in strong local opposition.
Correct! The phrasal verb “run up against” means to encounter or face difficulties or opposition. “Run in” means to arrest or to break in a new engine, which does not fit the context. Example: “The proposal has run up against unexpected resistance.” (Not: “The proposal has run in unexpected resistance.”)
Question 7
If Mr. Jones can’t find a job as a teacher, he can fall back his skill as a painter.
Correct! The phrasal verb “fall back on” means to rely on something as a reserve or alternative. The preposition “on” is required. Example: “If this plan fails, we can fall back on our savings.” (Not: “If this plan fails, we can fall back our savings.”)
Question 8
The shortage of good stock has kept some investors do away with the stock exchange.
Correct! The phrase “do away with” means to abolish or eliminate, which does not fit the context. The correct phrase is “away from,” meaning to keep a distance. The sentence should read “kept some investors away from the stock exchange.” Example: “Fear kept investors away from the market.” (Not: “Fear kept investors do away with the market.”)
Question 9
Whatever happened to him over the past few days, he was no longer willing to walk away or back on to.
Correct! The phrasal verb “back down” means to withdraw from a position or confrontation. “Back on to” is not a standard phrasal verb and does not fit the context. Example: “He refused to back down despite the pressure.” (Not: “He refused to back on to despite the pressure.”)
Question 10
The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break up from the Church of England.
Correct! The phrasal verb “break away from” means to separate or secede from a group or organization. “Break up from” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “The group decided to break away from the main organization.” (Not: “The group decided to break up from the main organization.”)
Question 11
Hubert decided to call off the famous film star because the latter had insulted his wife.
Correct! The phrasal verb “call out” means to challenge or confront someone publicly. “Call off” means to cancel, which does not fit the context of confronting someone. Example: “He decided to call out his opponent for the unfair remarks.” (Not: “He decided to call off his opponent for the unfair remarks.”)
Question 12
It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry over the education reforms as quickly as the government hopes.
Correct! The phrasal verb “carry through” means to complete or implement something successfully. “Carry over” means to postpone or transfer, which does not fit the context of implementing reforms. Example: “They managed to carry through the project despite challenges.” (Not: “They managed to carry over the project despite challenges.”)
Question 13
Many people would like the electoral system to be reformed but I don’t believe this will ever come to that.
Correct! The idiom “come to pass” means to happen or occur. “Come to that” is used to introduce an additional point, which does not fit the context of something happening. Example: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to pass.” (Not: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to that.”)
Question 14
Banks are doing what they can to persuade corporate treasurers not to draw up credit facilities unless they have to.
Correct! The phrasal verb “draw down” means to withdraw or use funds from a credit facility. “Draw up” means to prepare a document, which does not fit the context of using credit. Example: “The company decided to draw down its credit line.” (Not: “The company decided to draw up its credit line.”)
Question 15
The owner of the flat above has had several sales fall apart due to the cost of rectifying frost damaged brickwork.
Correct! The phrasal verb “fall through” means to fail or not be completed, especially for plans or deals. “Fall apart” means to break into pieces or disintegrate, which is less idiomatic for sales. Example: “The deal fell through at the last minute.” (Not: “The deal fell apart at the last minute.”)
Question 16
The level of provisions could begin to drop next year as fewer families fall back in their home loan payments.
Correct! The phrasal verb “fall behind” means to fail to keep up with payments or obligations. “Fall back in” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “Many families fell behind on their mortgage payments during the crisis.” (Not: “Many families fell back in their mortgage payments during the crisis.”)
Question 17
I am good, amn’t I?
Correct! The correct question tag for “I am” is “aren’t I.” Although “am” is the verb used, “amn’t” is not standard in modern English. The accepted form is “aren’t I.” Example: “I am on time, aren’t I?” (Not: “I am on time, amn’t I?”)
Question 18
In 2014, researchers in California have demonstrated that elder subjects who watched a funny video experienced significant improvements in their ability to learn and retain new information.
Correct! The specific past time reference “In 2014” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “have demonstrated” should be replaced with “demonstrated.” Additionally, “elder” is typically used for family relationships, while “elderly” is the correct adjective for older people in general. Example: “In 2020, scientists discovered a new species.” (Not: “In 2020, scientists have discovered a new species.”)
Question 19
The accident was owing to heavy traffic.
Correct! While “owing to” is grammatically correct and means “because of,” “due to” is more commonly used and idiomatic in this context when directly following the verb “was.” Both can be used, but “due to” is preferred in formal usage after a linking verb. Example: “The delay was due to bad weather.” (preferred over “The delay was owing to bad weather.”)
Question 20
A recent report by Standard & Poor’s concluded that South Asia’s economies is the world’s most vulnerable—10 times more exposed to global-warming threats over the coming decades, the consultants estimated, than the least vulnerable countries, mostly in Europe.
Correct! The subject “South Asia’s economies” is plural, so the verb must be plural “are,” not “is.” The phrase “most vulnerable” is correct in meaning, but the given options require selecting the one with the correct verb form. “Are the world’s most accessible” is grammatically correct with the plural verb. Example: “The region’s economies are the most affected by climate change.” (Not: “The region’s economies is the most affected by climate change.”)
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1. Question
Section: English00:00The treaty was signed in accordance to the rules and guidelines agreed upon by the rulers of the two nations.
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Correct! The correct idiomatic expression is “in accordance with,” meaning in agreement or conformity with. The preposition “to” is incorrect in this phrase. Example: “The decision was made in accordance with the company’s policies.” (Not: “The decision was made in accordance to the company’s policies.”)
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Incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is “in accordance with,” meaning in agreement or conformity with. The preposition “to” is incorrect in this phrase. Example: “The decision was made in accordance with the company’s policies.” (Not: “The decision was made in accordance to the company’s policies.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is “in accordance with,” meaning in agreement or conformity with. The preposition “to” is incorrect in this phrase. Example: “The decision was made in accordance with the company’s policies.” (Not: “The decision was made in accordance to the company’s policies.”)
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2. Question
Section: English00:00The population density of Kolkata is as highest as that of any other city in India.
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Correct! The positive degree “as high as” is used for equal comparisons, not “as highest as.” The superlative “highest” cannot be used with “as… as.” Example: “She is as tall as her brother.” (Not: “She is as tallest as her brother.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The positive degree “as high as” is used for equal comparisons, not “as highest as.” The superlative “highest” cannot be used with “as… as.” Example: “She is as tall as her brother.” (Not: “She is as tallest as her brother.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The positive degree “as high as” is used for equal comparisons, not “as highest as.” The superlative “highest” cannot be used with “as… as.” Example: “She is as tall as her brother.” (Not: “She is as tallest as her brother.”)
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3. Question
Section: English00:00I had a brief look into the report before the meeting.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “look through” means to examine or review something quickly. “Look into” means to investigate, which is not appropriate for briefly examining a report. Example: “She looked through the documents before signing them.” (Not: “She looked into the documents before signing them.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “look through” means to examine or review something quickly. “Look into” means to investigate, which is not appropriate for briefly examining a report. Example: “She looked through the documents before signing them.” (Not: “She looked into the documents before signing them.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “look through” means to examine or review something quickly. “Look into” means to investigate, which is not appropriate for briefly examining a report. Example: “She looked through the documents before signing them.” (Not: “She looked into the documents before signing them.”)
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4. Question
Section: English00:00Even his lawyer cannot get out the fact that he knew he was lying.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “get over” means to overcome or move past something. “Get out” means to leave or escape, which does not fit the context of overcoming a fact. Example: “He cannot get over the fact that he lost the match.” (Not: “He cannot get out the fact that he lost the match.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “get over” means to overcome or move past something. “Get out” means to leave or escape, which does not fit the context of overcoming a fact. Example: “He cannot get over the fact that he lost the match.” (Not: “He cannot get out the fact that he lost the match.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “get over” means to overcome or move past something. “Get out” means to leave or escape, which does not fit the context of overcoming a fact. Example: “He cannot get over the fact that he lost the match.” (Not: “He cannot get out the fact that he lost the match.”)
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5. Question
Section: English00:00We can get away with four computers at the moment, but we’ll need a couple more when the new staffs arrive.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “get by” means to manage or survive with limited resources. “Get away with” means to escape punishment, which does not fit the context of managing with few computers. Example: “We can get by with a small budget.” (Not: “We can get away with a small budget.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “get by” means to manage or survive with limited resources. “Get away with” means to escape punishment, which does not fit the context of managing with few computers. Example: “We can get by with a small budget.” (Not: “We can get away with a small budget.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “get by” means to manage or survive with limited resources. “Get away with” means to escape punishment, which does not fit the context of managing with few computers. Example: “We can get by with a small budget.” (Not: “We can get away with a small budget.”)
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6. Question
Section: English00:00The community centre scheme has run in strong local opposition.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “run up against” means to encounter or face difficulties or opposition. “Run in” means to arrest or to break in a new engine, which does not fit the context. Example: “The proposal has run up against unexpected resistance.” (Not: “The proposal has run in unexpected resistance.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “run up against” means to encounter or face difficulties or opposition. “Run in” means to arrest or to break in a new engine, which does not fit the context. Example: “The proposal has run up against unexpected resistance.” (Not: “The proposal has run in unexpected resistance.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “run up against” means to encounter or face difficulties or opposition. “Run in” means to arrest or to break in a new engine, which does not fit the context. Example: “The proposal has run up against unexpected resistance.” (Not: “The proposal has run in unexpected resistance.”)
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7. Question
Section: English00:00If Mr. Jones can’t find a job as a teacher, he can fall back his skill as a painter.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “fall back on” means to rely on something as a reserve or alternative. The preposition “on” is required. Example: “If this plan fails, we can fall back on our savings.” (Not: “If this plan fails, we can fall back our savings.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall back on” means to rely on something as a reserve or alternative. The preposition “on” is required. Example: “If this plan fails, we can fall back on our savings.” (Not: “If this plan fails, we can fall back our savings.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall back on” means to rely on something as a reserve or alternative. The preposition “on” is required. Example: “If this plan fails, we can fall back on our savings.” (Not: “If this plan fails, we can fall back our savings.”)
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8. Question
Section: English00:00The shortage of good stock has kept some investors do away with the stock exchange.
Correct
Correct! The phrase “do away with” means to abolish or eliminate, which does not fit the context. The correct phrase is “away from,” meaning to keep a distance. The sentence should read “kept some investors away from the stock exchange.” Example: “Fear kept investors away from the market.” (Not: “Fear kept investors do away with the market.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrase “do away with” means to abolish or eliminate, which does not fit the context. The correct phrase is “away from,” meaning to keep a distance. The sentence should read “kept some investors away from the stock exchange.” Example: “Fear kept investors away from the market.” (Not: “Fear kept investors do away with the market.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “do away with” means to abolish or eliminate, which does not fit the context. The correct phrase is “away from,” meaning to keep a distance. The sentence should read “kept some investors away from the stock exchange.” Example: “Fear kept investors away from the market.” (Not: “Fear kept investors do away with the market.”)
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9. Question
Section: English00:00Whatever happened to him over the past few days, he was no longer willing to walk away or back on to.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “back down” means to withdraw from a position or confrontation. “Back on to” is not a standard phrasal verb and does not fit the context. Example: “He refused to back down despite the pressure.” (Not: “He refused to back on to despite the pressure.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “back down” means to withdraw from a position or confrontation. “Back on to” is not a standard phrasal verb and does not fit the context. Example: “He refused to back down despite the pressure.” (Not: “He refused to back on to despite the pressure.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “back down” means to withdraw from a position or confrontation. “Back on to” is not a standard phrasal verb and does not fit the context. Example: “He refused to back down despite the pressure.” (Not: “He refused to back on to despite the pressure.”)
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10. Question
Section: English00:00The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break up from the Church of England.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “break away from” means to separate or secede from a group or organization. “Break up from” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “The group decided to break away from the main organization.” (Not: “The group decided to break up from the main organization.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “break away from” means to separate or secede from a group or organization. “Break up from” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “The group decided to break away from the main organization.” (Not: “The group decided to break up from the main organization.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “break away from” means to separate or secede from a group or organization. “Break up from” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “The group decided to break away from the main organization.” (Not: “The group decided to break up from the main organization.”)
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11. Question
Section: English00:00Hubert decided to call off the famous film star because the latter had insulted his wife.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “call out” means to challenge or confront someone publicly. “Call off” means to cancel, which does not fit the context of confronting someone. Example: “He decided to call out his opponent for the unfair remarks.” (Not: “He decided to call off his opponent for the unfair remarks.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “call out” means to challenge or confront someone publicly. “Call off” means to cancel, which does not fit the context of confronting someone. Example: “He decided to call out his opponent for the unfair remarks.” (Not: “He decided to call off his opponent for the unfair remarks.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “call out” means to challenge or confront someone publicly. “Call off” means to cancel, which does not fit the context of confronting someone. Example: “He decided to call out his opponent for the unfair remarks.” (Not: “He decided to call off his opponent for the unfair remarks.”)
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12. Question
Section: English00:00It is doubtful whether it will be possible to carry over the education reforms as quickly as the government hopes.
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Correct! The phrasal verb “carry through” means to complete or implement something successfully. “Carry over” means to postpone or transfer, which does not fit the context of implementing reforms. Example: “They managed to carry through the project despite challenges.” (Not: “They managed to carry over the project despite challenges.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “carry through” means to complete or implement something successfully. “Carry over” means to postpone or transfer, which does not fit the context of implementing reforms. Example: “They managed to carry through the project despite challenges.” (Not: “They managed to carry over the project despite challenges.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “carry through” means to complete or implement something successfully. “Carry over” means to postpone or transfer, which does not fit the context of implementing reforms. Example: “They managed to carry through the project despite challenges.” (Not: “They managed to carry over the project despite challenges.”)
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13. Question
Section: English00:00Many people would like the electoral system to be reformed but I don’t believe this will ever come to that.
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Correct! The idiom “come to pass” means to happen or occur. “Come to that” is used to introduce an additional point, which does not fit the context of something happening. Example: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to pass.” (Not: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to that.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The idiom “come to pass” means to happen or occur. “Come to that” is used to introduce an additional point, which does not fit the context of something happening. Example: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to pass.” (Not: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to that.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The idiom “come to pass” means to happen or occur. “Come to that” is used to introduce an additional point, which does not fit the context of something happening. Example: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to pass.” (Not: “I don’t believe those changes will ever come to that.”)
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14. Question
Section: English00:00Banks are doing what they can to persuade corporate treasurers not to draw up credit facilities unless they have to.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “draw down” means to withdraw or use funds from a credit facility. “Draw up” means to prepare a document, which does not fit the context of using credit. Example: “The company decided to draw down its credit line.” (Not: “The company decided to draw up its credit line.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “draw down” means to withdraw or use funds from a credit facility. “Draw up” means to prepare a document, which does not fit the context of using credit. Example: “The company decided to draw down its credit line.” (Not: “The company decided to draw up its credit line.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “draw down” means to withdraw or use funds from a credit facility. “Draw up” means to prepare a document, which does not fit the context of using credit. Example: “The company decided to draw down its credit line.” (Not: “The company decided to draw up its credit line.”)
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15. Question
Section: English00:00The owner of the flat above has had several sales fall apart due to the cost of rectifying frost damaged brickwork.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “fall through” means to fail or not be completed, especially for plans or deals. “Fall apart” means to break into pieces or disintegrate, which is less idiomatic for sales. Example: “The deal fell through at the last minute.” (Not: “The deal fell apart at the last minute.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall through” means to fail or not be completed, especially for plans or deals. “Fall apart” means to break into pieces or disintegrate, which is less idiomatic for sales. Example: “The deal fell through at the last minute.” (Not: “The deal fell apart at the last minute.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall through” means to fail or not be completed, especially for plans or deals. “Fall apart” means to break into pieces or disintegrate, which is less idiomatic for sales. Example: “The deal fell through at the last minute.” (Not: “The deal fell apart at the last minute.”)
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16. Question
Section: English00:00The level of provisions could begin to drop next year as fewer families fall back in their home loan payments.
Correct
Correct! The phrasal verb “fall behind” means to fail to keep up with payments or obligations. “Fall back in” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “Many families fell behind on their mortgage payments during the crisis.” (Not: “Many families fell back in their mortgage payments during the crisis.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall behind” means to fail to keep up with payments or obligations. “Fall back in” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “Many families fell behind on their mortgage payments during the crisis.” (Not: “Many families fell back in their mortgage payments during the crisis.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrasal verb “fall behind” means to fail to keep up with payments or obligations. “Fall back in” is not idiomatic in this context. Example: “Many families fell behind on their mortgage payments during the crisis.” (Not: “Many families fell back in their mortgage payments during the crisis.”)
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17. Question
Section: English00:00I am good, amn’t I?
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Correct! The correct question tag for “I am” is “aren’t I.” Although “am” is the verb used, “amn’t” is not standard in modern English. The accepted form is “aren’t I.” Example: “I am on time, aren’t I?” (Not: “I am on time, amn’t I?”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The correct question tag for “I am” is “aren’t I.” Although “am” is the verb used, “amn’t” is not standard in modern English. The accepted form is “aren’t I.” Example: “I am on time, aren’t I?” (Not: “I am on time, amn’t I?”)
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Incorrect. The correct question tag for “I am” is “aren’t I.” Although “am” is the verb used, “amn’t” is not standard in modern English. The accepted form is “aren’t I.” Example: “I am on time, aren’t I?” (Not: “I am on time, amn’t I?”)
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Q 18 of 20Marks: +1 and -0.25
18. Question
Section: English00:00In 2014, researchers in California have demonstrated that elder subjects who watched a funny video experienced significant improvements in their ability to learn and retain new information.
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Correct! The specific past time reference “In 2014” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “have demonstrated” should be replaced with “demonstrated.” Additionally, “elder” is typically used for family relationships, while “elderly” is the correct adjective for older people in general. Example: “In 2020, scientists discovered a new species.” (Not: “In 2020, scientists have discovered a new species.”)
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Incorrect. The specific past time reference “In 2014” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “have demonstrated” should be replaced with “demonstrated.” Additionally, “elder” is typically used for family relationships, while “elderly” is the correct adjective for older people in general. Example: “In 2020, scientists discovered a new species.” (Not: “In 2020, scientists have discovered a new species.”)
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Incorrect. The specific past time reference “In 2014” requires the simple past tense, not the present perfect tense. Therefore, “have demonstrated” should be replaced with “demonstrated.” Additionally, “elder” is typically used for family relationships, while “elderly” is the correct adjective for older people in general. Example: “In 2020, scientists discovered a new species.” (Not: “In 2020, scientists have discovered a new species.”)
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Q 19 of 20Marks: +1 and -0.25
19. Question
Section: English00:00The accident was owing to heavy traffic.
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Correct! While “owing to” is grammatically correct and means “because of,” “due to” is more commonly used and idiomatic in this context when directly following the verb “was.” Both can be used, but “due to” is preferred in formal usage after a linking verb. Example: “The delay was due to bad weather.” (preferred over “The delay was owing to bad weather.”)
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Incorrect. While “owing to” is grammatically correct and means “because of,” “due to” is more commonly used and idiomatic in this context when directly following the verb “was.” Both can be used, but “due to” is preferred in formal usage after a linking verb. Example: “The delay was due to bad weather.” (preferred over “The delay was owing to bad weather.”)
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Incorrect. While “owing to” is grammatically correct and means “because of,” “due to” is more commonly used and idiomatic in this context when directly following the verb “was.” Both can be used, but “due to” is preferred in formal usage after a linking verb. Example: “The delay was due to bad weather.” (preferred over “The delay was owing to bad weather.”)
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Q 20 of 20Marks: +1 and -0.25
20. Question
Section: English00:00A recent report by Standard & Poor’s concluded that South Asia’s economies is the world’s most vulnerable—10 times more exposed to global-warming threats over the coming decades, the consultants estimated, than the least vulnerable countries, mostly in Europe.
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Correct! The subject “South Asia’s economies” is plural, so the verb must be plural “are,” not “is.” The phrase “most vulnerable” is correct in meaning, but the given options require selecting the one with the correct verb form. “Are the world’s most accessible” is grammatically correct with the plural verb. Example: “The region’s economies are the most affected by climate change.” (Not: “The region’s economies is the most affected by climate change.”)
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Incorrect. The subject “South Asia’s economies” is plural, so the verb must be plural “are,” not “is.” The phrase “most vulnerable” is correct in meaning, but the given options require selecting the one with the correct verb form. “Are the world’s most accessible” is grammatically correct with the plural verb. Example: “The region’s economies are the most affected by climate change.” (Not: “The region’s economies is the most affected by climate change.”)
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Incorrect. The subject “South Asia’s economies” is plural, so the verb must be plural “are,” not “is.” The phrase “most vulnerable” is correct in meaning, but the given options require selecting the one with the correct verb form. “Are the world’s most accessible” is grammatically correct with the plural verb. Example: “The region’s economies are the most affected by climate change.” (Not: “The region’s economies is the most affected by climate change.”)