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2901. He began to _ the heap of corns very carefully.

  • A. Assess
  • B. Inspect
  • C. Analyze
  • D. Evaluate

Explanation: 'Inspect' is the most suitable word for checking the heap of corn.

Correct answer: Inspect

2902. Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.The _ burst and the valley was flooded.

  • A. Dam
  • B. Dexter
  • C. Ennui
  • D. Gull

Explanation: The word that best fits in the blank is "dam."So the complete sentence is:"The dam burst and the valley was flooded."Dam refers to a barrier built to hold back water, and if it bursts, it can cause flooding in the surrounding areas.

Correct answer: Dam

2903. Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.I was forced to fire my accountant after he could not explain the _in my bank account.

  • A. Exploitation
  • B. Fermentation
  • C. Discrepancy
  • D. Inadvertently

Explanation: Discrepancy refers to a lack of compatibility or consistency between two or more facts, which fits the context of an unexplained issue in the bank account.

Correct answer: Discrepancy

2904. Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.When a tree fell on our house, the insurance company adjuster said he would_the damage and pay us accordingly.

  • A. Transmute
  • B. Undulate
  • C. Wan
  • D. Evaluate

Explanation: Yes, "evaluate" also fits well in the sentence.Here's how it would look:"When a tree fell on our house, the insurance company adjuster said he would evaluate the damage and pay us accordingly."Evaluate means to examine and judge the value, quality, or extent of something, which is a key part of an adjuster's job when handling an insurance claim.

Correct answer: Evaluate

2905. I don't like doing _ especially mopping the floor.

  • A. Homework
  • B. House chores
  • C. House job
  • D. Job

Explanation: Mopping the floor would count as a house chores. The other options are not applicable.

Correct answer: House chores

2906. Give her a break. It was not her _ that the bus arrived late.

  • A. Blame
  • B. Error
  • C. Crime
  • D. Fault

Explanation: Fault: responsibility for an accident or misfortune.

Correct answer: Fault

2907. Wasim was so good at Mathematics that people considered him to be a _. Fill in the blank with the correct response.

  • A. Prodigy
  • B. Prodigal
  • C. Primeval
  • D. Profligate

Explanation: The word "prodigy" fits well in this sentence, as it refers to a person, especially a young one, who demonstrates exceptional abilities or talents in a particular field, such as Mathematics. So, the correct sentence is: "Wasim was so good at Mathematics that people considered him to be a prodigy."

Correct answer: Prodigy

2908. After a long day at work, Sarah found _ In her favorite book, escaping into a captivating world.

  • A. solace
  • B. chaos
  • C. endurance
  • D. agony

Explanation: According to the meaning of sentence "solace" suits best with the given statement, because the sentence before and after comma usually have opposite meaning. Since, the first part is "After a long day at work" it should be followed by a word that represents comfort or relief which is solace. Hence, option A is correct.

Correct answer: solace

2909. Working_ under time pressure, Aqeel didn't notice his careless mistakes

  • A. continually
  • B. Hastily
  • C. Meticulously
  • D. continuously

Explanation: Hastily means doing something quickly or rushingly, often without careful thought or attention. This fits the context of Aqeel making careless mistakes while working under time pressure.

Correct answer: Hastily

2910. The cheerful, lively sound of folk music almost_ everyone

  • A. consoled
  • B. Expired
  • C. Accustomed
  • D. Revived

Explanation: Revived means to restore energy, vitality, or enthusiasm, which fits the context of the cheerful music uplifting and energizing people.

Correct answer: Revived