For their part in the unsuccessful .... the mutineers were court-martialed.
'Coup' refers to a sudden, violent seizure of power, fitting the context of a mutiny leading to a court-martial.
The Chairman ruled the impertinent speaker ......
'Out of order' means not adhering to proper conduct, appropriate for an impertinent speaker being disciplined.
Your approach to the problem is different .... ours.
'Different from' is the standard preposition for comparison, correctly contrasting two approaches.
The way to stop some frivolous publications is to .... the press.
'Gag' means to restrict freedom of speech, fitting the context of controlling press publications.
They .... our donation with gratitude.
'Accepted' is the appropriate verb for receiving a donation positively, fitting the context of gratitude.
The exercise must be done .... possible.
'As quickly as' is the correct adverbial phrase to describe the speed of completing the exercise.
He bought a typewriter with a view .... to type.
'With a view to learning' indicates the purpose of learning to type, using the gerund after the phrase.
It is time we .... this irresponsible member.
'It is time' is followed by the base form of the verb, so 'expel' is correct for proposing action.
Had he known in advance, he ....
The third conditional ('had he known') uses 'would have prepared' for a past unreal situation and its consequence.
He was reported .... the policeman.
'To have assaulted' indicates a completed past action in reported speech, fitting the context.
Although he was invited .... he was not welcome.
'Yet' introduces a contrasting statement, fitting the context of being invited but not welcome.
When John reported the incident, the teacher remarked that he .... a responsible boy.
'Was' matches the past tense of 'reported' and 'remarked', aligning with the context of the teacher’s comment.
They tried to cash in .... the people's ignorance.
'Cash in on' means to take advantage of, fitting the context of exploiting ignorance.
A pioneer, he .... the institution from his own resources.
'Founded and funded' means he established and financed the institution, fitting the role of a pioneer.
He passed so well .... he was awarded a scholarship.
'So well that' indicates the result of his performance, leading to the scholarship.
Government should prevent smugglers .... their contraband.
'Prevent from selling' is the correct phrase to indicate stopping smugglers from selling contraband.
He looked .... everyone in authority as an enemy.
'Looked at' is the correct preposition for perceiving or regarding authority figures as enemies.
If .... one day we would talk about it for weeks.
'If a lion came into this room' uses the second conditional for a hypothetical, unreal situation.
Excuse me, do you mind .... I smoke?
'Do you mind if I smoke' is the standard phrase for requesting permission.
The house will look all the better .... this new coat of paint.
'All the better for' means improved due to the new paint, fitting the context.
Without .... words he accused him directly of treachery.
'Without mincing words' means speaking plainly, fitting the direct accusation.
He is easily the .... of the lot.
'Brightest' is the superlative form, indicating he is the most outstanding.
Some people think that .... are potentially a nuisance.
'Parents-in-law' is the correct plural form for a spouse’s parents.
Shakespearian .... are generally the victims of circumstances.
'Heroes' is the correct plural of 'hero,' fitting Shakespearian characters.
There was .... noise at night that we couldn’t sleep.
'So much noise' correctly describes a large amount of noise preventing sleep.
A policeman stopped me and I .... to the police station.
'Was taken' is the past passive form, fitting the context of being escorted by the policeman.
Have you paid your taxes up to date? The tax collector inquired if ....
In reported speech, 'have you paid' shifts to 'I had paid' in the past perfect tense.
Do you want me to buy her anything? She asked Asman if ....
In reported speech, 'do you want me' shifts to 'I wanted her,' fitting the question to Asman.
He devoted himself .... homeless children.
'Devoted himself to helping' uses the gerund form after 'to,' indicating his commitment.
Although the problem was simple .... students were able to solve it.
'Few students' implies a small number, fitting the limited success in solving the problem.
These six employees .... absent from work since New Year’s Day.
'Have been' is the present perfect tense, indicating a continuing absence since New Year’s Day.
I wish I .... to swim when I was younger.
'I wish I had learnt' uses the past perfect for a past regret about not learning to swim.
By the end of June, I .... six examinations this year.
'Shall have taken' is the future perfect tense, indicating completed exams by June.
He used his savings to 'bring up' his nephew.
'Bring up' means to raise or support, so 'support' is the closest synonym.
Mary is 'jealous' of her sister’s success.
'Jealous' implies envy or resentment, making 'bitter' the closest synonym.
Passage: The Importance of Libraries
Libraries provide access to vast knowledge resources. They promote literacy and research among students. Governments should fund them to enhance education.
What is the main purpose of libraries according to the passage?
The passage highlights that libraries 'promote literacy and research,' which is their primary purpose.
Interpret the following sentence: 'Her decision to ignore the warning was a recipe for disaster.'
'A recipe for disaster' means an action likely to cause failure, implying negative consequences.
He passed the exam by the skin of his teeth.
'By the skin of his teeth' means passing by a very narrow margin.
In a courtroom, what does the term 'acquit' mean?
'Acquit' means to declare someone not guilty in a courtroom context.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The sentence requires a comma after 'said' and a capital 'L' for 'Let's' as it begins the quoted speech.
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