Free CJBAT Grammar and Vocabulary Test 1

Question 1

The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

Accepted Answer

land

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cosmic

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mental

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common man

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None of the above

Question 2

Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political ________.

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entanglement

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discussion

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negotiation

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problem

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None of the above

Question 3

The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

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north and south

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crosswise

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easterly

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south east

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north and west

Question 4

One of Magellan’s ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

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physical features

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coastline

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mountain range

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islands

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None of the above

Question 5

Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______.

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coast

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inland

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body of land with water on three sides

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border

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Answer not available

Question 6

The passage was found near 50 degrees S of ________.

Accepted Answer

The equator

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Spain

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Portugal

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Madrid

Question 7

In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _______ now called the International Date Line.

Accepted Answer

imaginary circle passing through the poles

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imaginary line parallel to the equator

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area

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land mass

Question 8

The Curies’ _________ collaboration helped to unlock the secrets of the atom.

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friendly

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competitive

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courteous

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industrious

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chemistry

Question 9

Marie had a bright mind and a ______ personality.

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lighthearted

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strong

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humorous

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strange

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envious

Question 10

When she learned that she could not attend the university in Warsaw, she felt _________.

Accepted Answer

annoyed

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hopeless

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depressed

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worried

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None of the above