✅ Correct Answer:Unless you work hard, you will fail.
Explanation: 'Unless' itself means 'if not'. Therefore, adding another 'not' in the same clause makes it a double negative, which is wrong. Correct: 'Unless you work hard' (If you do not work hard).
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The Synonym of 'BARREN' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Unproductive
Explanation: Barren land is too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Synonyms: Unproductive, Infertile, Sterile. The opposite (antonym) is Fertile.
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He died _____ cholera.
✅ Correct Answer:of
Explanation: When someone dies due to a disease, we use 'died of'. Usage: 'Died of cancer', 'Died of heart attack'. If the cause is accidental or external, we use 'from' (Died from a wound).
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The Antonym of 'ARROGANT' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Humble
Explanation: Arrogant means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Humble means having a modest or low view of one's importance. Therefore, Humble is the opposite.
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The idiom 'A bed of roses' means:
✅ Correct Answer:A comfortable life
Explanation: If a situation is 'a bed of roses', it is easy and comfortable. However, it is often used in the negative: 'Life is not a bed of roses' (Life is not always easy).
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The Synonym of 'ADMIT' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Confess
Explanation: Admit means to confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance. Synonyms: Confess, Acknowledge, Accept. Antonym: Deny.
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Choose the correct sentence:
✅ Correct Answer:He is senior to me.
Explanation: Adjectives ending in '-ior' (Senior, Junior, Superior, Inferior) take the preposition 'to' instead of 'than'. Usage: 'She is superior to him'. It is incorrect to say 'Senior than'.
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The Synonym of 'AMBIGUOUS' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Vague
Explanation: Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. Synonyms: Vague, Unclear, Obscure. Antonym: Clear, Explicit.
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The Antonym of 'ALIEN' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Native
Explanation: Alien means belonging to a foreign country or nation. Native means associated with the country or region of one's birth. Therefore, Native is the opposite of Alien.
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She accused him _____ theft.
✅ Correct Answer:of
Explanation: The verb 'Accuse' is always followed by 'of'. Usage: 'Accused of murder', 'Accused of stealing'. Using 'for' or 'with' is a common error.
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The idiom 'To bury the hatchet' means:
✅ Correct Answer:To make peace
Explanation: 'To bury the hatchet' means to end a quarrel or conflict and become friendly. It originates from a Native American custom of burying weapons to declare peace. Example: 'They decided to bury the hatchet'.
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The Synonym of 'ABOLISH' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Eliminate
Explanation: Abolish means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. Synonyms: Eliminate, Eradicate, Annul. Example: 'The government decided to abolish the tax'.
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Choose the correct sentence:
✅ Correct Answer:Whatever he says is true.
Explanation: 'Whatever he says' is a singular noun clause acting as the subject. Therefore, it takes the singular verb 'is'. Also, 'he says' is the correct 3rd person singular form (not 'he say').
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The Antonym of 'ARTIFICIAL' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Natural
Explanation: Artificial means made by human beings rather than occurring naturally. Its opposite is Natural or Genuine. Example: 'Artificial flowers vs Natural flowers'.
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He is jealous _____ my promotion.
✅ Correct Answer:of
Explanation: The adjective 'Jealous' is always followed by the preposition 'of'. Usage: 'Jealous of success', 'Jealous of him'. It is never 'Jealous from' or 'Jealous with'.
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The Synonym of 'BRIEF' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Short
Explanation: Brief means of short duration; not lasting for long. It also means concise in expression. Synonyms: Short, Concise, Succinct. Example: 'Please give a brief introduction'.
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Choose the correct sentence:
✅ Correct Answer:Each of the students has a book.
Explanation: 'Each of' is followed by a Plural Noun (students) but takes a Singular Verb (has). This is because 'Each' refers to every single individual separately. Usage: 'Each of the players was given a prize'.
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The idiom 'A black sheep' means:
✅ Correct Answer:A scoundrel / Disgraceful person
Explanation: A 'black sheep' refers to a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to them. Example: 'He is the black sheep of the family because he went to jail'.
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The Antonym of 'GIGANTIC' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Tiny
Explanation: Gigantic means of very great size or extent; huge or enormous. Therefore, the opposite is Tiny, Small, or Miniature. 'Huge', 'Massive', and 'Enormous' are all synonyms of Gigantic.
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The Synonym of 'LETHARGY' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Laziness
Explanation: Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm. It refers to a state of sleepiness or deep inactivity. Synonyms: Laziness, Sluggishness, Torpor. The antonym is Vitality or Energy.