READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS

What is the meaning of "let the cat out of the bag"?

• Going on a shopping spree.

• Releasing a pet cat from a bag.

• Telling a humorous story involving a cat.

• Discovering a secret or revealing information unintentionally.

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What is the meaning of "decipher"?

• Lock.

• Create.

• Hide.

• Understand.

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Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Mischievous.

• Vindictive.

• Prudent.

• Deceptive.

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Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• Grey is the most neutral colour.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Chocolate ice cream is the best flavour.

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20. The British calls the front of a car as the ___________ , while American call it the ___________ .

• 1. bonnet, bonnet

• 1. bonnet, hood

• 1. hood, bonnet

• 1. hood, hood

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ALL of the followings are the types of irony EXCEPT ______________ .

• verbal irony

• 2. sarcasm irony

• 2. dramatic irony

• 2. situational irony

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14. What is a courgette in the United States?

• 14. Zucchini

• 0. Eggplant

• 0. Pumpkin

• 0. Squash

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7. Choose the synonym of the word "imperative".

• 7. Brisk

• 0. Abrupt

• 0. Iniquitous

• 0. Peremptory

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20. "He'll come on a horse to get me, he'll bring me a new sari to wear, he'll bring me flowers for my hair..."

21. What is the type of text for the statement above?

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Which type of reading material is often used for promoting or advertising a product, service, or event?

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