- 1. Comprehension Read the passage below carefully and answer questions 1–10.
Musa was known in his community for his honesty and determination. Although his family was not wealthy, he believed that hard work and discipline could help him succeed in life. Every afternoon after school, he visited the village library to read books on science, history and inventions. One day, his teacher announced a state essay competition for primary school pupils. Musa decided to participate even though many pupils believed the competition would be too difficult. He spent many evenings researching and writing his essay carefully. When the results were released, Musa emerged as the winner. His success inspired many other pupils in the village to believe that dedication and persistence could lead to great achievements.
- 2. Musa was respected in his community mainly because of his__________
A) honesty B) wealth C) popularity D) strength
- 3. Musa believed success comes from __________
A) money and travel B) family background C) hard work and discipline D) luck and friendship
- 4. Where did Musa usually go after school?
A) The playground B) The village library C) His friend's house D) The market
- 5. What type of competition was announced?
A) Debate competition B) Essay competition C) Singing competition D) Sports competition
- 6. Some pupils thought the competition would be_______
A) exciting B) unfair C) too difficult D) interesting
- 7. How did Musa prepare for the competition?
A) By researching and writing carefully B) By copying notes C) By asking friends D) By ignoring it
- 8. The word 'emerged' in the passage means __________
A) struggled as B) disappeared as C) failed as D) appeared as
- 9. Musa's success encouraged other pupils to________
A) believe in dedication B) stop studying C) travel abroad D) avoid competitions
- 10. The best title for the passage is ___________
A) Hard Work Leads to Success B) The Village Library C) The Difficult Competition D) Musa's Family
- 11. The passage teaches that _______
A) persistence can lead to achievement B) competitions are dangerous C) wealth guarantees success D) studying is boring
- 12. Choose the correct option: Neither the teacher nor the students ____ aware of the mistake
A) be B) was C) is D) were
- 13. If I ____ the answer, I would tell you.
A) knew B) knowing C) known D) know
- 14. The correct plural form of 'analysis' is_______
A) analys B) analysis C) analysises D) analyses
- 15. She has lived here ____ five years
A) from B) since C) during D) for
- 16. Choose the correct sentence
A) He doesn't like rice. B) . He don't like rice. C) He doesn't likes rice. D) He not like rice.
- 17. By this time tomorrow, we ____ the examination.
A) will finish B) finish C) will have finished D) finished
- 18. The opposite of 'scarce' is_________
A) plenty B) rare C) little D) limited
- 19. The word 'quickly' is a___________
A) adverb B) adjective C) noun D) pronoun
- 20. Choose the correct preposition: She insisted ____ paying the bill.
A) at B) for C) it D) on
- 21. The past participle of 'begin' is ___________
A) beginning B) begin C) began D) begun
- 22. He is the ____ boy in the class.
A) taller B) tallest C) more tall D) tall
- 23. Choose the correct sentence
A) The information are correct B) The informations are correct C) The information is correct D) The information is correct
- 24. We arrived ____ the airport before noon
A) it B) to C) at D) on
- 25. We arrived ____ the airport before noon.
A) study B) studying C) studied D) to study
- 26. The word 'careless' means_________
A) without care B) full of care C) showing care D) having more care
- 27. A person who writes books is called a______
A) learner B) reader C) writer D) speaker
- 28. The correct spelling is________
A) Privillage B) Privilege C) Privelege D) Priviledge
- 29. Choose the correct option: Each of the players ____ given a medal
A) was B) were C) are D) be
- 30. The opposite of 'generous' is _______
A) friendly B) helpful C) kind D) selfish
- 31. We should always be proud ____ our country.
A) with B) at C) in D) of
- 32. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'rapid'
A) calm B) quick C) dull D) slow
- 33. The word opposite in meaning to 'ancient' is
A) old B) past C) modern D) historic
- 34. 'Temporary' means ______
A) lasting forever B) very large C) very strong D) lasting for a short time
- 35. Choose the correct word: The boy was punished ____ coming late.
A) with B) by C) for D) from
- 36. The synonym of 'assist' is _________
A) refuse B) help C) hide D) stop
- 37. 'Courageous' is similar in meaning to______
A) weak B) careless C) afraid D) brave
- 38. Choose the correct word: The news was very ____
A) surprises B) surprised C) surprise D) surprising
- 39. A person who studies the stars is a__________
A) geologist B) biologist C) historian D) astronomer
- 40. The word closest in meaning to 'reduce' is _______
A) decrease B) multiply C) increase D) expand
- 41. The opposite of 'victory' is ___________
A) success B) award C) defeat D) prize
- 42. 'Spill the beans' means _________
A) reveal a secret B) waste food C) make noise D) cook food
- 43. 'Once in a blue moon' means
A) very rarely B) very often C) every week D) every night
- 44. 'The classroom was a battlefield' is an example of ______
A) simile B) irony C) metaphor D) hyperbole
- 45. 'As light as a feather' is a ____________
A) pun B) metaphor C) irony D) simile
- 46. 'The sun smiled at us' is ___________
A) metaphor B) hyperbole C) simile D) personification
- 47. 'Bite the bullet' means ________
A) eat quickly B) face a difficult situation bravely C) chew metal D) start a fight
- 48. 'A blessing in disguise' means
A) something that seems bad but is good B) a lucky accident C) a hidden treasure D) a strange gift
- 49. 'He runs like the wind' is _______
A) irony B) hyperbole C) simile D) metaphor
- 50. 'The city never sleeps' is an example of ______
A) metaphor B) simile C) irony D) personification
- 51. 'Hold your tongue' means ________
A) keep quiet B) speak louder C) argue loudly D) cut your tongue
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