Test 2
He wrote ________ one-act play.
  • the
  • an
  • a
  • no article
Explanation: The correct answer is: C: a So, the sentence would be: "He wrote a one-act play." In this context, "a" is used because "one-act play" is a singular countable noun, and "a" is the indefinite article used before singular countable nouns beginning with a consonant sound.
Select the synonym of "Pilfer".
  • steal
  • return
  • deceive
  • sell
Explanation: Yes, "pilfer" is synonymous with "steal." To pilfer means to steal something, typically in small quantities or in a sneaky manner. Therefore, the correct answer is: A: steal
It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.
  • fish in hot weather.
  • catch fish in disturbed waters.
  • make a profit out of a disturbance.
  • go for fishing and cause trouble.
Explanation: The phrase "fish in troubled waters" is an idiom that means to try to take advantage of a chaotic or unstable situation for personal gain. Among the options provided, the closest meaning to this idiom is: C: make a profit out of a disturbance. So, the correct answer is: C: make a profit out of a disturbance.
Take this medicine regularly and you will get rid __________ this disease.
  • at
  • from
  • of
  • over
He resigned the post of his own accord.
  • according to his judgement
  • which he liked
  • voluntarily and willing
  • according to his convenience
Explanation: The phrase "of his own accord" means voluntarily and willingly. Therefore, the correct option is: C: voluntarily and willingly So, the sentence means: "He resigned the post of his own accord."
This room has been empty _______ several years.
  • since
  • for
  • from
  • None of the above.
Explanation: The correct answer is: B: for So, the correct sentence is: "This room has been empty for several years." Using "for" in this context indicates the duration of time that the room has been empty.
The train leaves _________ 3 p.m
  • over
    • Explanation: The correct answer is: D: at So, the correct sentence is: "The train leaves at 3 p.m." The preposition "at" is used to specify the time when an event or action happens.