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1

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Burn the midnight oil'.

A.Waste resources
B.Work late into the night
C.Destroy evidence
D.Travel frequently

Explanation: The idiom 'Burn the midnight oil' means 'Work late into the night'.

2

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Benevolent'.

A.Cruel
B.Kind
C.Generous
D.Helpful

Explanation: 'Cruel' is the correct antonym of 'Benevolent'.

3

Choose the word most nearly similar in meaning to 'Meticulous'.

A.Careless
B.Detailed
C.Rough
D.Unplanned

Explanation: 'Detailed' is the correct synonym of 'Meticulous'.

4

Select the option that correctly identifies the part of the sentence containing an error: 'Each of the players were given a certificate after the match.'

A.Each of
B.were
C.was
D.No error

Explanation: The word 'were' is incorrect in the sentence structure. It should be replaced with 'was' according to standard grammar rules.

5

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Burn the midnight oil'.

A.Waste resources
B.Work late into the night
C.Destroy evidence
D.Travel frequently

Explanation: The idiom 'Burn the midnight oil' means 'Work late into the night'.

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