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School level (Class 6–12) — English Language & Literature
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quiz Questions
Q171
Writing Skills (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 is built in 1990.
The bridge was built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q172
Writing Skills (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
on
for
at
in
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.
Q173
Writing Skills (Set 41) — Find the correctly spelled word:
Accommodate
Acomodate
Acommodate
Accomodate
Explanation
Accommodate has double c and double m.
Q174
Writing Skills (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
Writing Skills (Set 43) — Synonym of "Abundant":
Scarce
Tiny
Plentiful
Weak
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q176
Writing Skills (Set 44) — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Humane
Generous
Kind
Malevolent
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q177
Writing Skills (Set 45) — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Short-lived
Eternal
Ancient
Heavy
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q178
Writing Skills (Set 46) — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careless
Rapid
Careful
Lazy
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q179
Writing Skills (Set 47) — Antonym of "Transparent":
Obvious
Clear
Opaque
Lucid
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q180
Writing Skills (Set 48) — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Philanthropist
Misanthrope
Optimist
Anthropologist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.