READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

Why was he ready to work for the farmer?

READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

The farmer gave the tramp ………………

READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

What did the tramp do to teach the farmer a lesson?

READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

The farmer was well-known for his …………………

READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

Which word in the passage means ‘satisfying’.

READING COMPREHENSION

One day a farmer, who was well-known in his village as a very mean man, announced, “I will give three meals and five shillings to anyone who is willing to do a day’s work for me.” This offer was accepted by a hungry tramp, who was more interested in the meals than the money. “You can have your breakfast first,” said the farmer, “and then you can start the work.” After the farmer had given him a very small breakfast, he said, “Now you can have your lunch. This will save us a lot of time.” The tramp agreed, and ate a poor lunch. When he had finished, the farmer said, “What would you say to having dinner also while you are about it”? “I will try,” replied the tramp, “to enjoy another meal.” Then he had his dinner, which again was not a very filling meal. When it was over, the farmer looked very pleased and said, “Now, you can do a long day’s work.” “No, thank you,” was the tramp’s reply, as he rose to leave, “I never work after dinner.”

Write the antonym of ‘agree’.

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Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

Venice is situated in the ………………… of Italy.

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

Venice is a city of ………………….. islands.

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

How many stone bridges join the islands of Venice?

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

............... are the only mode of transport in Venice because...........

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

The men of Venice are very good ………………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

What are ‘gondolas’?

READING COMPREHENSION

Venice is a strange and beautiful city in the north of Italy. It is not one island but a group of one hundred and seventeen islands. These islands are near one another. There are about four hundred old stone bridges joining the islands of Venice. In this city there are no motor cars, no horses and no buses. This is because Venice has no streets. Everyone must go by boat from one place to another. The boats sail on one hundred and fifty canals or waterways. The water touches the walls and steps on the buildings. The men of Venice are very good sailors. They have long boats with flat bottoms, called ‘gondolas’. But today we can also see plenty of motor boats in Venice.

Write the antonym of ‘plenty’.

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

‘Heirs’ means:

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

When household goods were ‘auctioned’. ‘Auctioned’ means:

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

Which word means ‘to be loved’

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

Who was the woman in shabby garments who had come for the auction?

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

Where was the will placed?

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

Choose the word which means ‘Swollen’.

READING COMPREHENSION

A rich man who died long ago left no heirs. When his household goods were auctioned off, an elderly lady dressed in shabby garments was the only one to bid on the picture of the dead man’s son. The picture had been greatly cherished by the wealthy father because his only son had died at an early age. But the crowd that had gathered for the sale showed no interest in it. When the who woman bought the portrait was asked why she wanted it, she said-she had been the boy’s nurse many years before, and had loved him dearly. Later she examined the picture closely and noticed a bulge on the back of the picture. Making a small cut, she removed a folder paper which turned out to be the man’s missing will. The document very clearly stated that he wanted to leave the property to the person who still held dear the memory of his beloved son.

Choose the word which relates to ‘small cut’ in this passage .

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

Proper food keeps us ……………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

Improper food is …………………… for our body.

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

Improper food leads to various …………………..

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

We have become addicted to …………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

We have given rise to the incidence of diabetes because. .....

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

…………………… invite obesity and diabetes.

READING COMPREHENSION

Food can maintain or save life; it can destroy life as well. Proper food serves the purpose of medicine while improper food works as poison and causes diseases. We may take pride in calling ourselves civilized; but we have started to flout all the norms about the quality and quantity of food. Attracted to material pleasures, we have become slaves to our tongues. We mostly eat processed foods and refined sugar. In short, we have drifted away from mother nature, thereby giving rise to the incidence of diabetes. According to survey, diabetes was rare in the natives of Canada a few years ago. With the advent of processed and junk foods, the incidence of diabetes shot up within a very short time. By offering chocolates, cakes and ice-creams too often to our children and by attending parties every other day, we in fact invite obesity and diabetes.

In the passage, the word, which means ‘being fat’ is ………………..

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

Helen Keller lost her sight at the age of ……………..

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

She lost the ability to speak due to being ………………..

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

Helen Keller enjoyed her…………………… world.

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

Helen Keller had a wonderful teacher named ……………….

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

Sullivan gave her many skills. Which skill was not given by Sullivan?

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

What does the word ‘imitating’ mean?

READING COMPREHENSION

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing at two because of an illness. Since she was deaf, she also lost the ability to speak, for we learn to speak by imitating what we hear. At first it seemed impossible that she would ever understand others or be understood by them. Hers was thus a lonely world. She was helped by a wonderful teacher called Miss Sullivan who has herself been blind as a child but recovered her sight after an operation. Miss Sullivan volunteered to help Helen and taught her to speak, read and write. Helen later went to a university find even gained a degree. She then spent the rest of her life working to help the blind and deaf.

Which word has been wrongly matched with its opposite?

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Nowadays, it......that the Vikings .... the America about 500 years before Columbus' arrival there in 1492.

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....... moment I have ever experienced was when I saw my 1-year-old son sitting on the windowsill of our flat on the third floor.

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John failed his exams because he was always out with his friends when he…………..

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Sandy got married when she was .... 16, and now, at the age of 36, she is ......a grandmother.

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Before she got that new job, Eda...... lots of good books, but now she just doesn't have the time.

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The man......briefcase is currently on fire is the same man......I argued with at the post office last week.

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.......on a chair every day, I am not used......, and so my leg muscles get sore when I do.

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......$100 for my US visa application, I was upset......that I'd been rejected for unspecified reasons.

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Mr. Berry feels that the world today is not......it was during his childhood.

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As she watched......get in the car and drive away, Miranda knew that......life would never be the same again.

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Don’t mix with the bad hats.

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We visit the shopping mall off and on.

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The manager gave his assistant a piece of his mind.

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I have clean hands, so why should I be afraid of any one.

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My friend was shedding crocodile tears.

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Politics ___________ been one of the debatable topics.

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A lot of startups ____________ started in the past few years.

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Neither Rishi nor Rhea ___________ helpful.

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Two-thirds of the pantry __________ full.

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The teacher said, “Gandhi ji was born in India."

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He said that she had been weeping for an hour.

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He said to me, “Please visit my company tomorrow".

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Everybody said, "How well she sings!"

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My co passenger wanted to know how long the journey would take.

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I said that I knew that man.

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He said, ‘Bravo! You have done well.’

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She said that she really liked that furniture.

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He said, ‘Rogue! You have deceived me.’

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The teacher said that the burglar had broken into the office.

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Laughter is the music of the soul.

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There was a loud "THUMP" coming from upstairs. "THUMP,THUMP, THUMP!"

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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His new girlfriend really is pretty ugly.

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If I can’t buy that perfect prom dress, I’ll die!

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We waste much time on trifles.

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Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders.

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She always cooks delicious food.

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Rita rescued three puppies.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

They say that you did that.

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Choose the alternative which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The men had constructed the bridge.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

Faced with so many problems, I decided to get professional help.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

She arrived to work on time in spite of leaving home so late.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

Before taking any medicine, I always speak to my doctor.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

Mark has lived outside of his country for 14 years.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

In the morning it’s best to get up early.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

Having always been keen on caring for people, Susan decided to become a nurse.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

They were annoyed by the baby crying so loudly.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

Although injured, John managed to crawl to safety.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

I like the guy with the green shirt.

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Identify if the highlighted underlined part is a PHRASE OR A CLAUSE.

I will be running for President.

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Choose the correct synonyms of underlined words.

Arun was furious and his face was red.

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Choose the correct synonyms of underlined words.

His talks are so obscure that nobody understands them.

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Choose the correct synonyms of underlined words.

Pride causes virtue to recede.

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Choose the correct synonyms of underlined words.

The discovery of the Dead Sea scroll has greatly enhanced our knowledge of Hebrew.

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Choose the correct synonyms of underlined words.

The scientists found a cave containing ancient writings.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Deepa asked me to be ____________ (careless) when I go to the trip.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Water in this region is ____________ (abundant) and dirty.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

The calculation made by him is ____________ (accurate).

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Philanthropy is a ____________ (vice) that is appreciated by mankind.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Although the offer was a good one, he ____________ (accept) it.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Such international aid agencies often work ____________ (against) each other.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

He asked the bishop to ____________ (praise) his sins.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

The book made me a ____________ (worse) person.

GRAMMAR SECTION

Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

The room has been decorated with ____________ (frightening) posters.

GRAMMAR SECTION

Fill in the blanks with suitable antonyms of the words given in brackets.

Carmen talked to me in a ____________ (sour) tone.