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Q932025 · 26 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The current debate involves key economic issues.
1. A.The swimmer fought against the current.
2. B.The current trends favor decentralization.
3. C.His current address is unknown.
4. D.The minister spoke on current policy.
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Answer: A
Q842025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the correct option: The manuscript was replete with obscure references, many of ___ baffled reviewers:
1. A.whom
2. B.which
3. C.them
4. D.those
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Answer: B
Q882025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The cleric described the tonsure as a sacred act.
1. A.The friar received his tonsure before initiation.
2. B.The biologist found a tonsure on the frog's dorsal fin.
3. C.The medieval tonsure was symbolic of humility.
4. D.The monk's tonsure marked him as a Benedictine.
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Answer: B
Q882025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: She placed a can of soup on the shelf.
1. A.They opened a can of beans for lunch.
2. B.He asked if she can lift 50 kg.
3. C.The trash can was full.
4. D.He ate pineapple from the can.
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Answer: B
Q772025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Choose best structure for the sentence. [2]
1. A.erode
2. B.erodes
3. C.eroded
4. D.eroding
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Answer: B
Q782025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
The word 'liminality' most nearly refers to: [3]
1. A.a state of fixed certainty
2. B.a transitional or threshold state
3. C.a complete loss of boundaries
4. D.an ultimate destination
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Answer: B
Q792025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Choose appropriate tense. [4]
1. A.remain
2. B.remains
3. C.remained
4. D.remaining
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Answer: B
Q802025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
The word 'Sisyphean' most nearly means: [5]
1. A.futile and endless
2. B.triumphant and rewarding
3. C.spontaneous and accidental
4. D.structured and linear
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Answer: A
Q892025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the correct option: No sooner had the verdict been announced ___ the gallery erupted in applause.
1. A.when
2. B.than
3. C.once
4. D.but
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Answer: B
Q932025 · 25 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The monk read aloud from a leather-bound gradual.
1. A.The gradual included chants for the Lenten season.
2. B.The musician adapted the gradual for modern liturgy.
3. C.The scientist observed a gradual increase in acidity.
4. D.The choir sang from a 13th-century gradual.
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Answer: C
Q762025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
In contemporary professional environments, workplace stress has emerged as a pervasive and insidious phenomenon, often undermining both organizational efficiency and employee well-being. Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules, chronic occupational stress is frequently rooted in deeper systemic issues such as unrealistic expectations, inadequate support structures, and a pervasive culture of constant connectivity. The relentless pursuit of productivity, amplified by technological advancements that blur the boundaries between personal and professional spheres, has exacerbated employees' sense of perpetual obligation. Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes, including burnout, diminished cognitive functioning, and even serious physical health conditions like hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Organizations that fail to recognize and address the underlying causes of stress not only risk elevated turnover rates but also compromise innovation, morale, and overall competitiveness. Counteracting workplace stress demands a multi-faceted approach that transcends superficial interventions such as temporary wellness programs or occasional mindfulness workshops. Instead, it requires a fundamental re-evaluation of work design, leadership styles, and organizational priorities. Encouraging open dialogue about mental health, instituting flexible work arrangements, and fostering a culture that genuinely values work-life balance are pivotal steps toward cultivating a more sustainable and humane professional landscape. Which of the following is the correct tense used in the sentence: "Left unchecked, prolonged exposure to high-stress environments can precipitate a range of deleterious outcomes..."?
1. A.Past Perfect
2. B.Present Simple
3. C.Future Perfect
4. D.Present Conditional
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Answer: B
Q772025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Identify the grammatical function of the phrase "Far from being a mere by product of demanding schedules" in the first paragraph.
1. A.It is the main subject of the sentence.
2. B.It is an introductory phrase modifying the main clause.
3. C.It is a dependent clause providing a condition.
4. D.It is a direct object of the verb.
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Answer: B
Q792025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
The word "deleterious" most nearly means:
1. A.Advantageous
2. B.Harmful
3. C.Temporary
4. D.Curious
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Answer: B
Q872025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Choose the correctly spelt word meaning of the theory that all knowledge comes from sensory experience.
1. A.Empiricisim
2. B.Empiricalism
3. C.Empiricism
4. D.Empiricicm
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Answer: C
Q932025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The speaker's voice had a soothing bass quality.
1. A.The fisherman caught a large sea bass.
2. B.The bass guitar was out of tune.
3. C.They heard bass notes from the jazz club.
4. D.He adjusted the bass settings on the stereo.
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Answer: A
Q892025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Select the correct option: The chief engineer recommended replacing the obsolete part ___ than repairing it.
1. A.rather
2. B.as
3. C.other
4. D.more
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Answer: A
Q932025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The philosopher cited a rare aporia in the text.
1. A.The reader encountered aporia in the Platonic dialogue.
2. B.The critic interpreted aporia as a poetic device.
3. C.The engineer measured the bridge's aporia in millimeters.
4. D.The aporia indicated a contradiction in logic.
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Answer: C
Q882025 · 24 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: They had to watch the suspect all night.
1. A.The guards keep watch during patrol.
2. B.He received a golden watch for his promotion.
3. C.She stayed up to watch the sunrise.
4. D.He watches too much television.
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Answer: B
Q892025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the correct option: By the time the audit concludes, the firm ___ its compliance report.
1. A.files
2. B.will file
3. C.will have filed
4. D.had filed
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Answer: C
Q932025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The monk rested near the cloister's ambulatory.
1. A.The architect designed the ambulatory around the apse.
2. B.The hospital's ambulatory was upgraded with oxygen ports.
3. C.The tourist strolled the ambulatory of the cathedral.
4. D.The relics were displayed along the gothic ambulatory.
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Answer: B
Q882025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 2
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: He wore a ring with a family crest.
1. A.The phone started to ring during the meeting.
2. B.She showed him her engagement ring.
3. C.A ring of fire surrounded the camp.
4. D.They danced in a circle, forming a ring.
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Answer: A
Q892025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the correct option: Their approach proved ___ effective that competitors quickly emulated it.
1. A.so
2. B.too
3. C.as
4. D.very
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Answer: A
Q932025 · 23 Sept 2025 · Shift 3
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The priest lifted the chalice during the Eucharist.
1. A.The forger crafted a silver chalice with vine engravings.
2. B.The noble toasted with a jeweled chalice.
3. C.The investor discussed the chalice of currency debasement.
4. D.The altar server held the golden chalice reverently.
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Answer: C
Q902025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the correct option: The advisory committee issued a set of guidelines so meticulously worded that any deviation would be tantamount __ defiance.
1. A.with
2. B.to
3. C.for
4. D.at
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Answer: B
Q932025 · 22 Sept 2025 · Shift 1
Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The monk documented the breviarium with precise annotations.
1. A.The breviarium contained psalms for daily recitation.
2. B.The scholar studied a Gothic breviarium from Prague.
3. C.The technician calibrated the breviarium using voltmeters.
4. D.The liturgist chanted directly from the breviarium.
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Answer: C