Competitive English General Competitive English 4

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Occurrence

Answer

Occurrence has double 'c' and double 'r': oc-cur-rence.

Question 2

Identify the type of clause in the underlined part: 'I will call you when I arrive.'

Accepted Answer

Adverb clause

Answer

'When I arrive' is an adverb clause modifying the verb 'will call,' indicating time.

Question 3

Select the ANTONYM of 'LOQUACIOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Reserved

Answer

Loquacious means very talkative; its antonym is reserved, meaning quiet or restrained in speech.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

Accepted Answer

She likes tea; however, she prefers coffee.

Answer

A semicolon can join two independent clauses, especially with a transitional adverb like 'however.'

Question 5

What does the idiom 'to bite the bullet' mean?

Accepted Answer

To endure pain stoically

Answer

'To bite the bullet' means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and stoicism.

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