Cycle 5 English

Working hard.............success.

• leads to

• results from

• buys

• brings

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Working hard leads to success' indicates that hard work is a cause that results in success. The other options do not fit this causal relationship.

We sometimes make __

• notes

• sports

• mistakes

• research

Answer explanation

The phrase 'We sometimes make' is commonly followed by 'mistakes', as it refers to errors or faults in actions or decisions. The other options do not fit this context as naturally as 'mistakes' does.

The doctors said that the patient's case was __ and he needed an operation

• serious

• secure

• good

• quiet

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'serious' because it indicates that the patient's condition is critical, necessitating an operation. The other options do not convey the urgency or severity required in this medical context.

The word "cruel" is __ the word "kind".

• antonymous with

• synonymous with

• the opposite of

• the same as

Answer explanation

The word 'cruel' is 'the opposite of' the word 'kind' because they represent conflicting qualities. 'Cruel' implies harshness, while 'kind' denotes compassion, making them antonyms.

Which of the following words is a antonym of "intelligent"?

• Foolish

• clever

• weak

• lazy

Answer explanation

The word "foolish" is an antonym of "intelligent" as it describes a lack of wisdom or good judgment, contrasting with the ability to think and understand well. The other options do not convey this opposite meaning.

A clever student never __ a test.

• builds

• misses

• fails

• loses

Answer explanation

The phrase 'A clever student never fails a test' implies that a clever student is successful in their exams. The other options do not fit the context of academic performance as directly as 'fails' does.

My dad couldn't attend his friend's daughter's wedding due to his illness, so he sent me __.

• instead of

• instead

• in addition

• in detail

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'instead' because it indicates that the speaker attended the wedding on behalf of their dad, who was unable to go due to illness. 'Instead of' is incorrect as it requires a noun phrase following it.

Foods __ cheese and fish are very useful.

• like

• such as

• such

• a & b

Answer explanation

The correct choices 'like' and 'such as' both introduce examples. 'Such' is incomplete in this context. Therefore, 'a & b' is the right answer, as both 'like' and 'such as' appropriately fit the sentence structure.

Ayam El-Sadat is Ahmed Zaki's __ film ever.

• the best

• best

• well

• good

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'best' because it fits grammatically in the sentence, indicating that 'Ayam El-Sadat' is Ahmed Zaki's highest quality film. 'The best' is incorrect due to redundancy, while 'well' and 'good' do not fit contextually.

The athlete was over the moon when he __ the world record.

• broke

• crashed

• splashed

• devastated

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'broke' because it fits the context of achieving a significant accomplishment, like setting a world record. The other options do not convey a positive achievement.