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CDCFIB Past Questions and Answers English Language section

CDCFIB Past Questions and Answers (English Language)

Choose the word nearest to the word in bold

1. After many years of struggle as a trader, he struck gold.
   A. Became quite rich
   B. Won a big contract
   C. Became a gold miner
   D. Became a goldsmith
   Answer: A
2. One significant character of the jet age is that it encourages people to cut corners.
   A. Not to face all problems
   B. To want to become rich quickly
   C. To avoid unnecessary hardships
   D. To forfeit further education
   Answer: B
3. The young man was elated when he received his appointment letter.
   A. Angry
   B. Excited
   C. Sad
   D. Confused
   Answer: B
4. The teacher advised the students not to meddle in other people’s affairs.
   A. Interfere
   B. Participate
   C. Ignore
   D. Discuss
   Answer: A
5. The workers decided to embark on a protest after several failed negotiations.
   A. Begin
   B. Abandon
   C. Delay
   D. Postpone
   Answer: A
6. The new policy will boost the nation’s economy.
   A. Reduce
   B. Encourage
   C. Strengthen
   D. Slow down
   Answer: C
7. The chairman resigned from his position due to health challenges.
   A. Continued
   B. Withdrew
   C. Stayed
   D. Returned
   Answer: B

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1. The principal was furious with the students who broke the rules.
   A. Angry
   B. Happy
   C. Calm
   D. Indifferent
   Answer: A
2. The meeting was adjourned to next week.
   A. Postponed
   B. Cancelled
   C. Continued
   D. Completed
   Answer: A
3. The governor commissioned a new hospital yesterday.
   A. Closed
   B. Inaugurated
   C. Destroyed
   D. Painted
   Answer: B

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Choose the correct option to complete each sentence

11. The boy succeeded ___ his determination.
    A. In
    B. With
    C. On
    D. By
    Answer: A
12. The students were punished because they did not ___ the rules.
    A. Obey
    B. Obeyed
    C. Obeying
    D. Obeys
    Answer: A
13. The teacher as well as the students ___ present.
    A. Were
    B. Was
    C. Be
    D. Have been
    Answer: B
14. He promised to help me, ___ he did not.
    A. And
    B. So
    C. But
    D. Therefore
    Answer: C
15. Neither John nor his friends ___ going.
    A. Is
    B. Are
    C. Was
    D. Were
    Answer: A
16. The book you gave me is very ___.
    A. Interesting
    B. Interested
    C. Interest
    D. Interests
    Answer: A
17. If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.
    A. Am
    B. Was
    C. Were
    D. Be
    Answer: C
18. He has not seen his friend ___ last year.
    A. Since
    B. For
    C. From
    D. Before
    Answer: A
19. The students were advised to work hard so as not to fall ___ in their studies.
    A. Off
    B. Behind
    C. Back
    D. Away
    Answer: B
20. He has a good command ___ English.
    A. On
    B. At
    C. Of
    D. In
    Answer: C

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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word in bold

21. The manager was generous to his workers.
    A. Mean
    B. Kind
    C. Polite
    D. Friendly
    Answer: A
22. Her handwriting is legible.
    A. Neat
    B. Beautiful
    C. Illegible
    D. Simple
    Answer: C
23. The principal’s action was deliberate.
    A. Intentional
    B. Planned
    C. Accidental
    D. Careful
    Answer: C
24. The patient looks frail.
    A. Weak
    B. Strong
    C. Thin
    D. Tired
    Answer: B
25. The room was spacious.
    A. Big
    B. Small
    C. Airy
    D. Empty
    Answer: B
26. The girl was obedient.
    A. Humble
    B. Rude
    C. Loyal
    D. Respectful
    Answer: B
27. The meeting was formal.
    A. Serious
    B. Informal
    C. Official
    D. Normal
    Answer: B
28. The student gave a vague answer.
    A. Clear
    B. Confusing
    C. Short
    D. Wrong
    Answer: A
29. The suspect’s story was false.
    A. True
    B. Wrong
    C. Fake
    D. Dishonest
    Answer: A
30. The doctor said the wound was superficial.
    A. Deep
    B. Shallow
    C. Mild
    D. Minor
    Answer: A

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Choose the correct interpretation of the idiom

31. He took the law into his own hands.
    A. Became a lawyer
    B. Punished someone without authority
    C. Reported a case
    D. Ignored the law
    Answer: B
32. To burn the midnight oil means to:
    A. Work late into the night
    B. Waste resources
    C. Sleep very late
    D. Use candles
    Answer: A
33. To kill two birds with one stone means to:
    A. Solve two problems at once
    B. Be cruel to animals
    C. Fail at two tasks
    D. Try many things
    Answer: A
34. To let the cat out of the bag means to:
    A. Release a secret
    B. Free a pet
    C. Shout aloud
    D. Tell lies
    Answer: A
35. To rain cats and dogs means to:
    A. Be very cold
    B. Rain heavily
    C. Be stormy
    D. Be windy
    Answer: B
36. He smells a rat means he:
    A. Suspects something
    B. Is hungry
    C. Is angry
    D. Is curious
    Answer: A
37. To make ends meet means to:
    A. Earn enough to live
    B. Join two things
    C. Finish a task
    D. Meet deadlines
    Answer: A
38. To hit the nail on the head means to:
    A. Be exactly right
    B. Work hard
    C. Make a mistake
    D. Finish quickly
    Answer: A
39. The new worker is still green means he is:
    A. Inexperienced
    B. Sick
    C. Lazy
    D. Tall
    Answer: A
40. To put all your eggs in one basket means to:
    A. Rely on one plan
    B. Be careless
    C. Be patient
    D. Work very hard
    Answer: A

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Grammar and structure

41. The baby was crying because it was ___.
    A. Hungry
    B. Hunger
    C. Hungers
    D. Hungered
    Answer: A
42. The girl is more beautiful than ___ in her class.
    A. Any
    B. Any other
    C. Every
    D. Another
    Answer: B
43. The teacher made the students ___ the punishment.
    A. Do
    B. Doing
    C. Did
    D. Does
    Answer: A
44. It is high time you ___ to school.
    A. Go
    B. Going
    C. Went
    D. Goes
    Answer: C
45. He is not only intelligent ___ hardworking.
    A. Or
    B. But also
    C. And
    D. Nor
    Answer: B
46. No sooner had the rain stopped ___ the match began.
    A. Than
    B. When
    C. Then
    D. And
    Answer: A
47. He prefers tea ___ coffee.
    A. Than
    B. To
    C. From
    D. Over
    Answer: B
48. The students were congratulated ___ their success.
    A. About
    B. For
    C. On
    D. By
    Answer: C
49. If he had worked harder, he ___ passed.
    A. Will have
    B. Would have
    C. Should
    D. May
    Answer: B
50. The police are looking ___ the missing child.
    A. For
    B. At
    C. Into
    D. After
    Answer: A

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