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A. were
B. was
C. is
D. has been
Answer: \'As well as\' does not make the subject plural. The verb agrees with \'the teacher\' (singular).
A. say
B. tell
C. talk
D. speak
Answer: \'Tell the difference\' is the correct idiomatic expression.
A. for
B. since
C. from
D. by
Answer: \'Since\' is used with a specific day (Monday) as a starting point.
A. She don\'t know the answer.
B. She doesn\'t know the answer.
C. She doesn\'t knows the answer.
D. She not knows the answer.
Answer: \'Doesn\'t\' is the correct negative form for third person singular.
A. has read
B. has been read
C. have been read
D. is reading
Answer: Present perfect passive requires \'has/have been + past participle\'.
A. Kind
B. Cruel
C. Indifferent
D. Hostile
Answer: \'Benevolent\' means well-meaning and kindly. \'Kind\' is the closest synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Fleeting
C. Transient
D. Brief
Answer: \'Ephemeral\' means lasting a very short time. \'Permanent\' is its direct opposite.
A. Rare
B. Omnipresent
C. Scarce
D. Hidden
Answer: \'Ubiquitous\' means present everywhere. \'Omnipresent\' carries the same meaning.
A. Practical
B. Idealistic
C. Realistic
D. Sensible
Answer: \'Pragmatic\' means dealing with things sensibly and realistically. \'Idealistic\' is its opposite.
A. Trivial
B. Groundbreaking
C. Mundane
D. Ordinary
Answer: Only \'Groundbreaking\' makes sense as it means innovative and revolutionary.
A. A simple solution
B. A difficult problem
C. A celebration
D. A type of music
Answer: \'Conundrum\' refers to a confusing and difficult problem or question.
A. Worsen
B. Improve
C. Maintain
D. Destroy
Answer: \'Ameliorate\' means to make something better. \'Improve\' is its synonym.
A. Aggravate
B. Alleviate
C. Exacerbate
D. Intensify
Answer: \'Alleviate\' means to make suffering less severe. The other options mean to make worse.
A. Clear
B. Confused
C. Coherent
D. Intelligible
Answer: \'Lucid\' means easy to understand. \'Confused\' is its opposite.
A. Unfavorable
B. Indifferent
C. Favorable
D. Disastrous
Answer: \'Auspicious\' means conducive to success or favorable.
A. Harmony
B. Melody
C. Din
D. Silence
Answer: \'Cacophony\' refers to a harsh mixture of sounds. \'Din\' means loud noise.
A. Each of the students have submitted their work.
B. Each of the students has submitted their work.
C. Each of the students have submitted his work.
D. Each of the student has submitted their work.
Answer: \'Each\' is singular and takes \'has\'. \'Students\' is correct as it\'s part of a prepositional phrase.
A. Fragile
B. Flexible
C. Brittle
D. Weak
Answer: \'Resilient\' means able to recover quickly. \'Flexible\' relates to adaptability.
A. Inarticulate
B. Fluent and persuasive
C. Silent
D. Confusing
Answer: \'Eloquent\' describes someone who speaks fluently and persuasively.
A. Frank
B. Deceitful
C. Honest
D. Open
Answer: \'Candid\' means truthful and straightforward. \'Deceitful\' is its opposite.