Choose the correct sentence: “She ___ well.” A. sings wells B. sing good C. sings well D. None of these Correct answer is: C. sings well Correct grammar uses “sings well” with the verb and adverb.
The antonym of “Vice” is: A. Diligent B. Virtue C. Subtle D. Aristocrat Correct answer is: B. Virtue “Vice” is immoral behavior; its opposite is virtue.
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.
Fill in the blanks: “A___ friend in need is ___ friend indeed.” A. a, a B. a, the C. the, the D. the, an Correct answer is: A. a, a Correct idiom: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
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.
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.