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Q171
Idioms & Phrases (Set 39) — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
The bridge has built in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
The bridge was built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q172
Idioms & Phrases (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
at
on
in
for
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.
Q173
Idioms & Phrases (Set 41) — Find the correctly spelled word:
Accomodate
Acommodate
Acomodate
Accommodate
Explanation
Accommodate has double c and double m.
Q174
Idioms & Phrases (Set 42) — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
will complete
complete
completed
will have completed
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q175
Idioms & Phrases (Set 43) — Synonym of "Abundant":
Weak
Plentiful
Scarce
Tiny
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q176
Idioms & Phrases (Set 44) — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Humane
Malevolent
Kind
Generous
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q177
Idioms & Phrases (Set 45) — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Eternal
Short-lived
Heavy
Ancient
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q178
Idioms & Phrases (Set 46) — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Rapid
Careful
Careless
Lazy
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q179
Idioms & Phrases (Set 47) — Antonym of "Transparent":
Obvious
Opaque
Lucid
Clear
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q180
Idioms & Phrases (Set 48) — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Misanthrope
Optimist
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.