The synonym of “Zest” is: A. Enthusiasm B. Passive C. Disgust D. Various Correct answer is: A. Enthusiasm “Zest” denotes keen interest or energy, synonymous with enthusiasm.
A diplomatic representative of one country in another is known as: A. Arbitrator B. Antagonist C. Ambassador D. Aristocrat Correct answer is: C. Ambassador An ambassador represents a country officially in a foreign state.
They are not interested ___ our proposal. A. in B. in C. by D. on Correct answer is: A. in Correct preposition after “interested” is “in.”
What does the idiom “to call a spade a spade” mean? A. To speak in plain terms B. To dig for the truth C. To use the correct tool D. To disguise the truth 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”: A. Rogue B. Attune C. Rare D. Larceny Correct answer is: A. Rogue “Knave” is a deceitful or dishonest person; synonym is rogue.
The synonym of “Scampering” is: A. Running B. Jogging C. Sleeping D. Both A and B Correct answer is: A. Running “Scampering” means to run or move quickly.
A child born after the father’s death is called: A. Heir B. Posthumous C. Pseudonym D. Orphan Correct answer is: B. Posthumous A posthumous child is born after the father has passed away.
Which of the following is a gerund phrase? A. Running swiftly B. To run swiftly C. To have run a marathon D. Running a marathon 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.” A. Adjective B. Adverb C. Noun D. Verb Correct answer is: B. Adverb “Confidently” describes the verb “spoke,” so it is an adverb.
Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood? A. If he was available, he would attend. B. If he were available, he would attend. C. He is available to attend. D. He attends meetings regularly. Correct answer is: B. If he were available, he would attend. Subjunctive mood expresses hypothetical or wishful situations; “were” is correct.