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