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What is the best synonym for 'perplexed'?

Confused (correct)

Confident

Relaxed

Bored

The word 'mitigate' most nearly means:

To worsen

To alleviate (correct)

To amplify

To ignore

What does 'innocuous' mean?

Offensive

Harmful

Harmless (correct)

Dangerous

Choose the best antonym for 'verbose':

Concise Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'salient'?

Prominent Signup and view all the answers

The word 'juxtapose' most nearly means:

To compare side by side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ephemeral' mean?

Temporary Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'magnanimous'?

Generous Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct possessive form of 'the teachers'?

Teachers’ Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence that uses the correct subjunctive mood.

If he were here, he would help. Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct form of 'to lie' in the sentence: 'The papers ____ on the desk.'

Lie Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

Every one of the players is responsible for their performance. Signup and view all the answers

By this time tomorrow, we ___ the project.

will have finished Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

The cake was baked by my mother. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the correct usage of the infinitive.

He is too tired to walk. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

She said, 'I will go to the store later.' Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'enigmatic' mean?

Mysterious or difficult to understand Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'fastidious'?

Careful and meticulous in one's work Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'inane' mean?

Extremely silly or foolish Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'sagacious' mean?

Having a keen understanding and wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Each of the students has completed their homework. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct past tense form of 'begin'?

Began Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is correct in structure?

She is one of those people who are always late. Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural form of 'analysis'?

Analyses Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence contains an error in parallelism?

He prefers to swim, hike, and biking. Signup and view all the answers

What was the abandoned mine popular for?

Its thrill-seeking potential Signup and view all the answers

What was the smell of damp earth and decaying rock like inside the mine?

Unpleasant Signup and view all the answers

According to local legend, what happened to the wealthy industrialist who owned the mine?

He lost his fortune Signup and view all the answers

Why did people claim to see strange lights and hear disembodied voices in the mine?

Because they believed in ghost stories Signup and view all the answers

What did some explorers reportedly find scattered about the floor of the mine?

Old mining equipment Signup and view all the answers

What does the abandoned state of the mine represent?

The transience of human endeavor Signup and view all the answers

What was Miner123's claim about his exploration of the mine?

He found a hidden chamber filled with crystals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abandoned Mine

The abandoned mine was a popular location for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts.
The mine's entrance was concealed by thick foliage, making it difficult to spot from the outside.
The air inside the mine was heavy with the smell of damp earth and decaying rock.
The sound of dripping water echoed off the walls, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Local legend states the mine was once owned by a wealthy industrialist who gained fortune during the gold rush.
The mine was abandoned after declining and the industrialist's fortunes turned sour.
The mine, although abandoned, held a certain allure.
Some people reported seeing strange lights and hearing disembodied voices echoing through the tunnels.
Some reported finding old mining equipment and tools scattered around the floor.
A brave explorer, known as "Miner123," ventured into the mine to explore its depths.
He claimed to have discovered a hidden chamber within the mine, filled with glittering crystals and precious metals.
Many people were skeptical of his story.