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quiz Questions
Q31
Vocabulary — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Misanthrope
Optimist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q32
Vocabulary — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Birds eat worms
Prompt action brings advantage
Sleep late to succeed
Worms are valuable
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q33
Vocabulary — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Word count
Paragraph length
Font style
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q34
Vocabulary — Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Footnotes only
Title alone
Random sentence
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.
Q35
Vocabulary (Set 35) — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
gone
go
goes
going
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q36
Vocabulary (Set 36) — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
Replace "boys" with "boy"
No error
Replace "are" with "is"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q37
Vocabulary (Set 37) — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
for
since
from
by
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q38
Vocabulary (Set 38) — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
an
no article
a
the
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.
Q39
Vocabulary (Set 39) — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
The bridge was built in 1990.
The bridge has built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q40
Vocabulary (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
on
in
for
at
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.