EST FGEI Past Papers MCQS

• In
• On
• Above
• Below

• Apple of discord
• Bee in one’s bonnet
• Storm in a teacup
• Cat and mouse game

pple of discord is the synonym of “bone of contention”.

Both phrases refer to something that causes disagreement or argument.

• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Compound-Complex

Compound sentence is correct.

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like “and” in this case). Both clauses can stand alone as complete sentences.

• Clause
• Phrase
• Sentence
• Paragraph

Phrase is the correct answer.

• A phrase is a group of words that functions as a single part of speech but does not contain a subject and verb.
• Examples of phrases include: “in the garden,” “running fast,” “with a smile.”

• Noun
• Pronoun
• Adverb
• Verb

• He said that he must go.
• He said that he had to go.
• He said that he will go.
• He said that he would go.

He said that he must go.

When converting direct speech to indirect speech, the modal verb “must” generally remains unchanged.

• Conjunction
• Preposition
• Adverb
• Interjection

Conjunction is correct.

• A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
• In this sentence, “but” joins two contrasting ideas: “he is poor” and “he is honest.”

• Adverb
• Adjective
• Conjunction
• Preposition

Adverb is correct.

The word “well” modifies the verb “did,” describing how the action was performed.

• Fear
• Bravery
• Shyness
• Weakness