WorksheetsBenchmark Test - Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Each of the players ___ received a certificate of participation.
have
has
were
are
The jury ___ still debating the final verdict.
is
are
has
were
If I ___ more careful, I would not have made that mistake.
am
were
had been
was
The project must be completed ___ next Friday.
till
by
until
on
She insisted that he ___ to the meeting immediately.
gone
should gone
should went
go
The speech was so long that several people ___ before it ended.
had left
leave
leaving
lefts
No sooner had the guests arrived ___ dinner was served.
when
than
before
then
The proposal, along with the budget, ___ approved yesterday.
were
have been
was
are
He denied ___ any knowledge of the missing documents.
to have
having
have
to having
By the time we reached the theatre, the movie ___
begins
had begun
was beginning
has begun
She has been working here ___ five years.
for
since
from
in
The students were asked to avoid ___ noise in the library.
make
making
to make
makes
Neither of the books ___ on the shelf.
were
are
was
have been
The painting was so beautiful that we couldn’t stop ___ at it.
looking
to look
look
looked
Scarcely had the teacher entered the class ___ the bell rang.
than
when
before
until
Choose the synonym of “elaborate.”
brief
simple
detailed
narrow
The idiom “a blessing in disguise” means —
an unexpected benefit from something negative
a pleasant surprise
an obvious reward
a hidden punishment
We must ___ the new rules immediately.
bring in
bring up
bring down
bring over
A person who talks too much is called —
introvert
orator
chatterbox
analyst
Choose the antonym of “hostile.”
unfriendly
kind
aggressive
rude
A study claims that students who sleep well perform better academically. Which of the following, if true, strengthens this claim?
Sleep improves memory and concentration.
Students who study late are more intelligent.
Exams are easier for well-rested students.
Academic success depends only on effort.
Reading fiction enhances empathy. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the claim?
Many empathetic people do not read fiction.
Fiction helps people understand emotions.
Readers enjoy complex characters.
Literature broadens imagination.
"All pollution is caused by factories." Which statement most strongly contradicts this claim?
Vehicles produce more pollution than factories.
Many factories use eco-friendly technology.
People complain about air pollution.
Factory emissions are strictly regulated.
The author argues that “social media reduces real-life communication.” The argument assumes that —
a) people spend too much time online.
b) online communication is not real.
c) technology cannot connect people.
d) communication always requires face-to-face contact.
A manager says, “We should hire only experienced candidates.”
Fresh graduates bring innovative ideas.
Experienced candidates are more reliable.
Experienced workers adapt faster.
New hires need longer training.
Which of the following best illustrates a false analogy?
“Running a company is like raising a child.”
“If he studies hard, he will pass.”
“Water boils at 100°C.”
“The more you read, the more you learn.”
If the match was not cancelled, what can we infer?
It rained heavily.
It did not rain.
The match started late.
The field was wet.
“Success in business depends solely on luck.” Which of the following, if true, weakens the statement?
Successful entrepreneurs plan carefully.
Some people are lucky.
Luck helps in decision-making.
Markets are unpredictable.
“More students now prefer online learning to classroom learning.” Which assumption does this statement make?
Online learning is easily accessible.
All students have internet facilities.
Online learning is superior to traditional methods.
Teachers dislike online education.
Which of the following best describes the tone of this statement: “Although challenges remain, the results are promising and deserve attention.”
optimistic
pessimistic
sarcastic
indifferent
Read the passage carefully: Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a current reality affecting every part of the world. Rising sea levels, frequent droughts, and extreme weather events have become increasingly common. While global initiatives aim to reduce carbon emissions, the pace of change remains slow. The most effective solutions will likely come from a combination of scientific innovation, political commitment, and individual responsibility. Every small effort — from using renewable energy to reducing waste — contributes to a more sustainable future. The main idea of the passage is —
Climate change will not affect human life soon.
Global cooperation is essential to combat climate change.
Only governments can control climate change.
People cannot make a difference individually.
According to the passage, one major consequence of climate change is —
technological progress
increased rainfall
rising sea levels
population growth
The author’s tone can best be described as —
alarmist
hopeful
humorous
indifferent
What does the author imply about solutions to climate change?
Only large-scale projects are useful.
Innovation and personal action both matter.
Science alone will solve the problem.
Recycling has no real impact.
The phrase “the pace of change remains slow” suggests that —
people are not aware of the issue.
governments are acting too quickly.
progress toward sustainability is insufficient.
environmental problems have been solved.
