11. I began by commiserating with him over the defeat. Commiserate means
(A) combine
(B) defy
(C) sympathise
(D) typify
Answer:
(C) sympathise
Explanation:
To “commiserate” means to express or feel sympathy, pity, or sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.
12. He is an author and a publisher ____________.
(A) to
(B) too
(C) still
(D) both
Answer:
(B) too
Explanation:
The adverb “too” is used at the end of a clause to mean “also” or “in addition.”
13. Martin is not old enough to vote, live alone, or even drive, since he is still ____________.
(A) an employee
(B) a minor
(C) an heir
(D) an invalid
Answer:
(B) a minor
Explanation:
A “minor” is a person under the age of full legal responsibility, which legally restricts them from voting or driving.
14. Writing that cannot be read is
(A) ineligible
(B) legible
(C) illegible
(D) ilegible
Answer:
(C) illegible
Explanation:
“Illegible” is the correct adjective (and spelling) used to describe handwriting or print that is not clear enough to be read.
15. What are you doing ____________ Saturday?
(A) by
(B) in
(C) on
(D) at
Answer:
(C) on
Explanation:
In English grammar, the preposition “on” is used before specific days of the week.
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