Explanation: The verb 'Prefer' is followed by 'to' when comparing two activities or things. Usage: 'I prefer tea to coffee', 'I prefer reading to writing'. Using 'than' is incorrect in standard grammar.
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The Synonym of 'EMBEZZLE' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Misappropriate
Explanation: Embezzle means to steal or misappropriate money placed in one's trust or belonging to the organization one works for. Example: ' The accountant embezzled funds'. Synonyms: Steal, Pilfer, Defraud.
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Choose the correct sentence:
✅ Correct Answer:He is an M.A in English.
Explanation: We use 'an' before abbreviations that start with a vowel sound. The letter 'M' is pronounced as 'Em' (starts with E sound), so we use 'an'. Similarly: 'An M.P', 'An S.D.O', 'An F.I.R'.
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The Antonym of 'TRANSPARENT' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Opaque
Explanation: Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Opaque means not able to be seen through; not transparent. Wood is opaque, while glass is transparent.
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The idiom 'To face the music' means:
✅ Correct Answer:To face the consequences
Explanation: To 'face the music' means to accept responsibility for something you have done and accept the unpleasant consequences. Example: 'He broke the window, and now he has to face the music'.
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He is addict _____ smoking.
✅ Correct Answer:to
Explanation: The word 'Addicted' or 'Addict' is always followed by the preposition 'to'. Usage: 'He is addicted to gambling', 'Addicted to drugs'. Using 'of' or 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
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The Synonym of 'DILIGENT' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Hard-working
Explanation: Diligent refers to someone who shows care and conscientious effort in their work or duties. Synonyms: Hard-working, Industrious, Assiduous. A diligent student always completes their assignments on time.
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The Antonym of 'EXPAND' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Condense
Explanation: Expand means to become or make larger or more extensive. Condense means to make something more concise or smaller. Therefore, they are opposites. Other antonyms for expand include Shrink, Contract, and Abridge.
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Choose the correct sentence:
✅ Correct Answer:One of the boys is absent.
Explanation: The phrase 'One of the' is always followed by a Plural Noun (boys) and a Singular Verb (is). We are talking about 'One' person from the group, so the verb must be singular. 'One of the boys are' is a very common mistake.
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The Synonym of 'ALERT' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Watchful
Explanation: Alert means being quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances. Synonyms include Watchful, Vigilant, Observant, and Attentive. The antonym would be unobservant or lethargic.
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The idiom 'To kick the bucket' means:
✅ Correct Answer:To die
Explanation: 'Kick the bucket' is an English idiom, considered a euphemistic, informal, or slang term meaning 'to die'. Example: 'The old man kicked the bucket last night'.
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I am satisfied _____ your work.
✅ Correct Answer:with
Explanation: 'Satisfied' is followed by 'with'. Usage: 'Satisfied with the results'. Using 'from' or 'by' is incorrect in this context.
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Distribute the sweets _____ the students.
✅ Correct Answer:among
Explanation: 'Among' is used when dividing something to more than two people (students implies a group). If it were 'two students', we would use 'between'.
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The train arrived _____ the station.
✅ Correct Answer:at
Explanation: We use 'arrive at' for specific places (station, airport, school). We use 'arrive in' for cities or countries (Arrived in London). Here, station is a specific point, so 'at' is used.
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He is addicted _____ gambling.
✅ Correct Answer:to
Explanation: 'Addicted' is always followed by 'to'. Usage: 'Addicted to drugs', 'Addicted to smoking'. Using 'of' or 'with' is incorrect.
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The Antonym of 'BRAVERY' is:
✅ Correct Answer:Cowardice
Explanation: Bravery means courageous behavior. Cowardice means lack of bravery. Therefore, Cowardice is the opposite.
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Do not rely _____ others.
✅ Correct Answer:on
Explanation: 'Rely' is followed by 'on' or 'upon'. It means to depend on with full trust or confidence. Usage: 'Rely on your own efforts'.
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One who knows everything is called:
✅ Correct Answer:Omniscient
Explanation: Omniscient means knowing everything. Omnipotent means having unlimited power. Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time (God).
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He is angry _____ me.
✅ Correct Answer:with
Explanation: We get 'angry with' a person. We get 'angry at' a thing or situation. Since 'me' refers to a person, 'with' is correct. Usage: 'Angry with his brother', 'Angry at the weather'.
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My house is adjacent _____ the college.
✅ Correct Answer:to
Explanation: 'Adjacent' means next to or adjoining something else. It is followed by the preposition 'to'. Usage: 'Adjacent to the bank'.