6. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think ____________.
(A) We are following
(B) We are being followed
(C) We are to be followed
(D) We are being following
Answer:
(B) We are being followed
Explanation:
Since the action is currently happening (“There’s somebody walking behind us”), the present continuous passive voice (“are being followed”) must be used.
7. The 7 a.m. train started ____________ time.
(A) by
(B) on
(C) in
(D) at
Answer:
(B) on
Explanation:
The correct English idiom for a scheduled event occurring at the exact planned time is “on time.”
8. Child marriage is a great hindrance ____________ progress.
(A) for
(B) to
(C) in
(D) on
Answer:
(B) to
Explanation:
The noun “hindrance” is idiomatically followed by the preposition “to” to indicate what is being obstructed or delayed.
9. Complete the following proverb:Too many cooks ____________
(A) make dinner fast
(B) spoil the broth
(C) are difficult to handle
(D) sweeten the pudding
Answer:
(B) spoil the broth
Explanation:
“Too many cooks spoil the broth” is a famous English proverb meaning that if too many people try to manage or work on a single project, it will likely be ruined.
10. Synonym for emotion?
(A) passion
(B) confuse
(C) stubborn
(D) honourable
Answer:
(A) passion
Explanation:
“Emotion” refers to a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships. “Passion” is a strong and barely controllable emotion, making it the closest synonym.
