Vocabulary
“The student gave a "clear" explanation of the process.”
A) simple
B) understandable
C) brief
D) accurate
B) understandable
Choose the sentence with correct subject–verb agreement.
A) One of the students was absent.
B) One of the students were absent.
C) The one of students were absent.
D) The one of students are absent.
A) One of the students was absent.
Which sentence is a suitable topic sentence?
A) There are many things about climate change.
B) Climate change affects many parts of the world.
C) Climate change has serious environmental consequences.
D) Climate change is something people talk about.
C) Climate change has serious environmental consequences.
A citizen is a person who:
A) lives in a city
B) follows traditions
C) belongs legally to a country
D) obeys laws
C) belongs legally to a country
“The committee reached a "consensus" after long discussion.”
A) compromise
B) agreement
C) decision
D) suggestion
B) agreement
“She has worked here ___ nearly five years.”
A) since
B) during
C) for
D) from
C) for
Which sentence improves clarity by avoiding repetition?
A) Pollution is pollution because pollution harms nature.
B) Pollution harms the environment and human health.
C) Pollution pollution pollution everywhere.
D) Pollution is bad and pollution is dangerous.
B) Pollution harms the environment and human health.
What does economic activity refer to?
A) Political decisions
B) Cultural traditions
C) Production and exchange of goods and services
D) Environmental protection
C) Production and exchange of goods and services
“The new evidence "challenged" the original theory.”
A) supported
B) questioned
C) replaced
D) summarized
B) questioned
Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?
A) The rules were explaining by the teacher.
B) The rules were explained by the teacher.
C) The rules have explained the teacher.
D) The rules explained by the teacher.
B) The rules were explained by the teacher.
Which sentence best maintains a formal academic tone?
A) Kids don’t really like school rules.
B) School rules are annoying for students.
C) School rules can limit students’ freedom.
D) School rules may restrict students’ autonomy.
D) School rules may restrict students’ autonomy.
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Why do people create governments?
A) To control trade
B) To maintain order and provide services
C) To increase population
D) To preserve traditions
B) To maintain order and provide services
“The writer adopted a "neutral" tone throughout the article.”
A) unemotional and unbiased
B) formal and complex
C) indirect and vague
D) cautious and uncertain
A) unemotional and unbiased
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A) Rarely students are given such responsibility.
B) Rarely are students given such responsibility.
C) Rarely students were given such responsibility.
D) Rarely were given students such responsibility.
B) Rarely are students given such responsibility.
Which sentence best strengthens an argument?
A) Many people disagree with this view.
B) This issue is clearly important.
C) Recent research demonstrates a measurable improvement in outcomes.
D) It is obvious that changes are needed.
C) Recent research demonstrates a measurable improvement in outcomes.
Which factor most influences where large cities develop?
A) Climate alone
B) Access to water and transportation routes
C) Historical borders
D) Religious practices
B) Access to water and transportation routes