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1

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.

2

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Hit the nail on the head'.

A.Miss the point
B.Speak exactly right
C.Work carelessly
D.Leave early

Explanation: The idiom 'Hit the nail on the head' means 'Speak exactly right'.

3

Select the correctly spelt word.

A.Occurence
B.Occurrance
C.Occurrence
D.Ocurrence

Explanation: 'Occurrence' is the correct spelling.

4

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

A.Opaque
B.Clear
C.Bright
D.Visible

Explanation: 'Opaque' is the correct antonym of 'Transparent'.

5

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.

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