What does the idiom “to call a spade a spade” mean?
Correct answer is: A. To speak in plain terms
The idiom means to speak honestly and directly.
Choose the word similar in meaning to “Knave”:
Correct answer is: A. Rogue
“Knave” is a deceitful or dishonest person; synonym is rogue.
The synonym of “Scampering” is:
Correct answer is: A. Running
“Scampering” means to run or move quickly.
A child born after the father’s death is called:
Correct answer is: B. Posthumous
A posthumous child is born after the father has passed away.
The meaning of the idiom “Man of straw” is:
Correct answer is: B. A man whose character is weak
“Man of straw” refers to someone with weak character or influence.
The synonym of “Quiet” is:
Correct answer is: B. Peace
“Quiet” means calm or peaceful; synonym is peace.
What is the synonym of “Predecessor”?
Correct answer is: A. Antecedent
Both words refer to something that comes before; synonym is origin.
Which of the following is a gerund phrase?
Correct answer is: D. Running a marathon
A gerund phrase starts with a gerund (verb+ing) functioning as a noun.
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “The manager spoke confidently about the project.”
Correct answer is: B. Adverb
“Confidently” describes the verb “spoke,” so it is an adverb.
Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood?
Correct answer is: B. If he were available, he would attend.
Subjunctive mood expresses hypothetical or wishful situations; “were” is correct.