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Question 3441Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the word nearest in meaning that correctly fits the context.

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Despite the turbulent political crisis and fierce public outcry, the negotiator maintained an posture throughout the tense deliberations.
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Answer

imperturbable (or accepted synonyms: equanimous, unruffled, composed, serene)
The sentence highlights a state of remaining calm, steady, and unbothered amidst surrounding turmoil. The word 'imperturbable' (along with synonyms like 'equanimous' and 'unruffled') specifically denotes an inability to be agitated or flustered under extreme pressure.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the surrounding context and tone of the sentence
The phrase 'despite the turbulent political crisis and fierce public outcry' sets up a contrast showing that external chaos did not affect the negotiator's emotional state during deliberations.
Contextual clues demand an adjective denoting an unshakable, calm, and collected disposition under high stress.
2
Identify the precise vocabulary term for unshakable composure
The word 'imperturbable' (or 'equanimous') means incapable of being upset or agitated, matching the required register and nuance.
It conveys steadfast self-possession far better than generic or inaccurate adjectives.

Key Concept

Contextual Synonyms and High-Level Register Vocabulary
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 3442Question →

Read the passage below carefully:

"The dust settled slowly over the abandoned market square, clinging to broken clay pots and overturned wooden stalls. Outside the locked council hall, Kalu sat on a rusted oil drum, calmly sharpening his father's old hunting machete against a smooth granite stone, his face an unreadable mask as the governor's armored convoy thundered past."

What is the prevailing atmosphere of the scene described in the passage?

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Answer: Tense and foreboding

Answer

Tense and foreboding
The atmosphere of a literary excerpt is established through the interplay of setting, sensory details, and actions. Here, the ruined market, the thundering military-style convoy, and Kalu's cold, methodical sharpening of a machete combine to create an environment filled with suspense, tension, and impending trouble.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the imagery and key details in the excerpt.
The text presents imagery of destruction (broken pots, overturned stalls), coercive authority (armored convoy thundering past), and silent preparation (Kalu calmly sharpening a hunting machete).
Atmosphere is built through the combination of environmental cues, sensory details, and character actions.
2
Synthesize the overall mood generated for the reader.
The contrast between outward stillness and implicit danger produces a feeling of impending conflict and threat.
Determining textual atmosphere requires assessing the dominant emotional effect produced by the setting and implicit motives.

Key Concept

Identifying scene atmosphere through descriptive imagery and character behavior
Question 3443Question →

In English phonology, orthographic spelling patterns can often be deceptive. Which word shares the identical monophthong sound with the underlined letters in c<u>ol</u>onel?

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Answer: scourge

Answer

scourge
The underlined letters 'ol' in 'colonel' are pronounced as the long central monophthong /ɜː/ (/ˈkɜːnəl/). The word 'scourge' (/skɜːdʒ/) contains the exact same monophthong sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic transcription of the target word
The word 'colonel' is phonetically transcribed as /ˈkɜːnəl/, where the underlined letters 'ol' articulate the long mid-central unrounded monophthong /ɜː/.
Determining the precise International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol of the target vowel sound is essential.
2
Analyze the vowel sound in each given option
'colony' has /ɒ/ (/ˈkɒləni/); 'scourge' has /ɜː/ (/skɜːdʒ/); 'course' has /ɔː/ (/kɔːs/); 'colour' has /ʌ/ (/ˈkʌlə/).
Evaluating each option's primary monophthong reveals which option matches /ɜː/.
3
Match the target monophthong sound to the correct option
Both 'colonel' (/ˈkɜːnəl/) and 'scourge' (/skɜːdʒ/) share the identical pure vowel sound /ɜː/.
'scourge' is the only option that contains the /ɜː/ sound.

Key Concept

Identification of the long central monophthong /ɜː/ in non-standard spelling patterns
Question 3444Question →

Complete the sentence below by providing the appropriate word to complete the idiomatic expression.

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Instead of reporting the minor rule violation, the supervisor chose to turn a blind .
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Answer

eye
The correct word is 'eye'. The standard idiomatic expression 'turn a blind eye' means to consciously choose to ignore something bad or illegal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the incomplete idiomatic expression in the sentence context.
The phrase 'turn a blind ____' is an incomplete standard English idiom.
Idioms are fixed expressions whose standard components cannot be arbitrarily altered.
2
Determine the precise conventional word needed to complete the idiom.
The correct noun is 'eye', completing the idiom 'turn a blind eye'.
'Turn a blind eye' means to deliberately ignore or pretend not to notice an unacceptable act.

Key Concept

Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
Question 3445Question →

Read the passage below carefully:

Across urban centers in West Africa, municipal authorities are turning to decentralized fecal sludge treatment plants to address severe sanitation deficits in low-income settlements. Unlike massive, centralized sewer systems that require billions of dollars in infrastructure and vast quantities of water, these compact modular facilities process human waste locally into valuable resources such as bio-char fuel briquettes and organic fertilizers. In Accra, a recently commissioned plant handles forty metric tonnes of sludge daily using solar drying beds and thermal hydrolysis, drastically reducing waterborne pathogens in nearby lagoons. Environmental health experts emphasize that while community-level waste treatment plants cannot completely replace urban infrastructure grids, their rapid deployment capability and revenue-generating by-products offer an immediate, ecologically viable solution for rapidly expanding cities facing severe fiscal constraints.

Which of the following statements best synthesizes the essential argument of the passage while excluding non-essential illustrative details?

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Answer: Decentralized waste treatment plants provide a rapid, cost-effective sanitation solution for growing West African cities by turning waste into usable energy and fertilizer.

Answer

Decentralized waste treatment plants provide a rapid, cost-effective sanitation solution for growing West African cities by turning waste into usable energy and fertilizer.
The core message of the passage is that compact, decentralized sludge treatment plants offer a practical, immediate, and economically sustainable alternative for rapidly growing cities facing financial constraints. The correct statement encapsulates this central thesis concisely without including supporting illustrations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the passage structure to separate the core argument from background context and specific illustrations.
Identified the central claim: decentralized facilities offer an immediate, viable sanitation alternative for expanding cities under financial constraints.
Separating thesis from supporting evidence is necessary for effective summarization.
2
Identify supporting details and illustrative examples that should be omitted from a concise summary.
Recognized the mention of Accra's plant handling 40 tonnes daily with solar drying beds as an illustrative case study.
Specific empirical examples support the core idea but are non-essential to the overarching summary.
3
Evaluate the choices to select the option that conveys the essential thesis without over-generalization or minor details.
The option highlighting the rapid, cost-effective sanitation benefits of decentralized plants accurately captures the central point.
This option summarizes the core message while excluding illustrative data and unwarranted predictions.

Key Concept

Distinguishing essential arguments from supporting examples and details in summary writing.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 3446Question →

The minister's EQUIVOCAL declaration regarding the proposed tax reforms left both the press and the public thoroughly bewildered about the administration's true intentions.

Which of the following options is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence?

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Answer: Unambiguous

Answer

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to 'EQUIVOCAL' is 'Unambiguous'.
In this sentence context, 'EQUIVOCAL' means vague, misleading, or intentionally ambiguous, as evidenced by the listener's confusion. 'Unambiguous' means perfectly clear and explicit, making it the direct opposite in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the target word in context
In the sentence, 'EQUIVOCAL' describes a statement that causes confusion and bewilderment regarding true intentions, indicating it means vague, uncertain, or open to multiple interpretations.
Contextual clues like 'thoroughly bewildered' and 'true intentions' clarify the meaning of the target word.
2
Identify the contextual antonym
'Unambiguous' means clear, direct, and leaving no room for misunderstanding.
A clear statement is the direct opposite of a statement that causes bewilderment and uncertainty.
3
Evaluate and eliminate distractors
'Ambiguous' is a synonym, 'Dubious' is misplaced in meaning, and 'Equivalent' is a root/sound confusion.
Eliminating options based on error taxonomy confirms that 'Unambiguous' is the only correct opposite.

Key Concept

Contextual Antonyms and Vocabulary Opposition
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 3447Question →

Read the passage below carefully and match each statement from the text (Left) with its correct structural role in a concise summary (Right).

In the semi-arid northern belts of Ghana, indigenous bamboo species are increasingly being integrated into agroforestry models to combat soil degradation and wind erosion. Unlike deep-rooted hardwood trees, which require years to establish, bamboo species like *Bambusa balcooa* feature dense, shallow rhizome networks that bind topsoil rapidly within a single growing season. Environmental agencies report a forty percent reduction in soil runoff across pilot farms in the Upper East Region following bamboo planting. Furthermore, local agricultural cooperatives harvest mature bamboo culms after three years to fabricate durable bio-fencing and structural props, providing smallholder farmers with an alternative revenue stream during seasonal drought intervals. While some commercial ventures have experimented with converting surplus bamboo biomass into activated charcoal for water filtration, these industrial initiatives remain secondary to the plant's immediate ecological utility as a soil stabilizer and microclimate regulator.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Rapid topsoil binding by bamboo rhizome networks serves as a key mechanism against soil degradation in semi-arid regions.
Pilot farms in the Upper East Region achieved a forty percent decrease in soil runoff after introducing bamboo.
Commercial ventures are utilizing excess bamboo biomass to produce activated charcoal for water filtration.

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Answer

The core essential idea is that bamboo's dense rhizome networks rapidly bind topsoil to combat soil degradation; the report of a 40 percent reduction in soil runoff serves as supporting evidence; and the conversion of surplus bamboo into activated charcoal is a secondary, non-essential detail.
The statement regarding bamboo's rhizome network stabilizing soil represents the core essential idea because the entire passage revolves around bamboo's ecological utility in fighting soil degradation. The forty percent runoff reduction statistic serves as supporting evidence illustrating the main idea's real-world impact. The mention of activated charcoal production is a secondary detail that the text itself notes is peripheral to the primary focus.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the text to identify the author's primary argument and main thesis.
The main focus is how bamboo rapidly binds topsoil to combat soil degradation and erosion in semi-arid zones.
Establishing the core thesis allows separation of essential arguments from peripheral elements.
2
Distinguish empirical proof and statistical results from the core thesis.
The forty percent reduction in soil runoff in the Upper East Region is a concrete data point supporting the thesis.
Specific statistics serve as supporting evidence and should be categorized as illustrative rather than primary thesis statements.
3
Identify non-essential or peripheral details that do not drive the central thesis.
Commercial experiments converting bamboo into activated charcoal are explicitly identified by the text as secondary to the main ecological utility.
Summary writing requires filtering out side experiments or peripheral uses that are not central to the main message.

Key Concept

Distinguishing Core Thesis from Supporting Evidence and Peripheral Details
Question 3448Question →

During the panel debate, the moderator remained impartial so that both speakers received equal time to present their views. Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as used in the sentence?

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Answer: unbiased

Answer

unbiased
The word 'impartial' refers to treating all sides fairly and without prejudice. In the context of ensuring equal time for debate speakers, 'unbiased' accurately conveys this exact meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual clue in the sentence
The clause 'so that both speakers received equal time' indicates fair and equal treatment.
Context determines the precise meaning of the target word.
2
Match 'impartial' with its appropriate synonym
'Impartial' means not favoring one side over another, which means 'unbiased'.
Both terms describe a fair stance without personal prejudice.

Key Concept

Synonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning
Question 3449Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct pronoun that agrees with its antecedent.

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Neither the lead scientist nor the research assistants could locate laboratory notes after the power outage.
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Answer

their
When two antecedents are joined by the correlative conjunction 'neither... nor', the pronoun must agree with the nearer antecedent. Since 'research assistants' is plural and stands closest to the blank, the third-person plural possessive pronoun 'their' is required.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the compound antecedent in the sentence structure.
The antecedent consists of 'the lead scientist' (singular) and 'the research assistants' (plural) joined by the correlative conjunction 'neither... nor'.
When subjects are joined by 'neither... nor', the pronoun must agree in number with the closer antecedent.
2
Determine the closer antecedent to the blank.
'the research assistants' is plural and is the element closest to the blank position.
The proximity rule dictates agreement with the nearer subject element.
3
Select the possessive pronoun that matches the plural antecedent.
The plural possessive pronoun 'their' correctly agrees with 'research assistants'.
'Their' maintains proper numerical and grammatical agreement in formal English.

Key Concept

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement with Correlative Conjunctions (Proximity Rule)
Question 3450Question →

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition to complete the sentence below.

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Despite prolonged diplomatic negotiations and severe economic sanctions, the autocratic regime remained completely impervious external pressure.
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Answer

The preposition that correctly completes the sentence is 'to'.
The adjective 'impervious' takes the fixed dependent preposition 'to' when indicating that a person, entity, or object cannot be affected, penetrated, or influenced by external factors.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the adjective requiring a dependent preposition in the sentence context.
The target adjective is 'impervious'.
In English grammar, specific adjectives require fixed dependent prepositions to form standard collocations.
2
Select the correct dependent preposition that collocates with 'impervious'.
'Impervious' correctly collocates with 'to' (meaning incapable of being affected or influenced by something).
Substituting other prepositions such as 'against', 'from', or 'with' results in non-standard prepositional usage.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions with Adjectives
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 3451Question →

Preparing for her final university entrance examination, Amina had to burn the midnight oil every day. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression?

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Answer: work or study late into the night

Answer

The expression 'burn the midnight oil' means to work or study late into the night.
The idiomatic expression 'burn the midnight oil' figurative means to study or work late into the night. In the context of the sentence, Amina spent long hours studying late for her upcoming examination.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the idiomatic expression within the sentence context
The phrase 'burn the midnight oil' describes Amina's daily preparation for an important academic examination.
Context clues point to intensive study habits during exam preparation.
2
Identify the figurative meaning of the idiom
'Burning the midnight oil' historically refers to staying awake late into the night using lamp oil to read, study, or work.
Idioms must be interpreted by their figurative meaning rather than literal word definitions.

Key Concept

Figurative interpretation of standard English idioms
Question 3452Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the exact word required to complete the idiomatic expression.

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During the live national debate on fiscal policy, the opposition leader challenged the incumbent finance minister to produce audited records of public expenditure, thereby throwing down the .
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Answer

The word required to complete the idiomatic expression is 'gauntlet'.
The idiom 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a formal challenge to someone. In the sentence context, challenging the finance minister to produce audited records represents throwing down the gauntlet.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context to determine the action being described.
The opposition leader is issuing a direct challenge to the finance minister.
Contextual clues like 'challenged' indicate a formal call to action or confrontation.
2
Identify the standard fixed idiomatic expression corresponding to issuing a challenge.
The fixed idiom is 'throw down the gauntlet'.
'Throw down the gauntlet' historically originates from knighthood and means to issue a challenge.

Key Concept

Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
Question 3453Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the word nearest in meaning to 'thrifty' in the given context.

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To successfully manage her tight monthly budget, Mrs. Adebayo maintained a lifestyle, carefully avoiding any wasteful expenditure.
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Answer

The word 'frugal' (or 'economical') is nearest in meaning to 'thrifty', describing someone who avoids unnecessary spending and manages money carefully.
The word 'frugal' means economical and careful in the use of money or resources, making it nearest in meaning to 'thrifty' within the context of avoiding wasteful spending.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the target concept 'thrifty' and the sentence context.
The context describes managing a tight budget and avoiding wasteful expenditure, which requires a word meaning careful with money.
Establishing the contextual meaning determines the exact synonym required for the blank.
2
Select the appropriate synonym to complete the sentence.
'Frugal' directly matches 'thrifty' in expressing economic prudence and non-extravagant living.
Both terms convey the practice of avoiding waste and spending wisely.

Key Concept

Synonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning
Estimated Time:45s
Question 3454Question →

Fill in the blank with the exact word required to complete the idiomatic expression in the sentence below.

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Determined to win the championship match after falling behind in the final minutes, the coach urged the team to pull out all the .
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Answer

stops
The correct word is 'stops'. The idiom 'pull out all the stops' originates from pipe organ controls and figuratively means to exert maximum effort without holding anything back.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the context and the incomplete idiomatic expression.
The sentence context describes making an all-out effort in a sports contest, forming the phrase 'pull out all the...'.
Idioms are fixed expressions that require specific conventional words to convey their intended figurative meaning.
2
Supply the exact word that completes the fixed idiom.
The word required is 'stops'.
The complete idiom 'pull out all the stops' means to make every possible effort or use all available resources to achieve success.

Key Concept

Completing fixed idiomatic expressions
Question 3455Question →

Which of the following verb forms correctly completes the sentence below?

"If only the chief engineer ________ the structural warning signs prior to the turbine failure, the power plant operations could have continued uninterrupted."

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Answer: had noticed

Answer

The correct option is 'had noticed' because counterfactual expressions introducing past unrealized events require the past perfect tense.
The expression 'had noticed' correctly uses the past perfect tense required after 'if only' when referring to a past counterfactual condition. The sentence describes an event that did not occur in the past, which pairs grammatically with the modal perfect result clause 'could have continued'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the temporal reference and clause structure.
The phrase 'prior to the turbine failure' and the main clause 'could have continued' establish that the context is an unfulfilled condition in the past.
Determining the time frame is essential for selecting the correct tense and aspect.
2
Apply the rule for unreal past expressions ('if only').
When 'if only' expresses regret or a hypothetical condition about a past action, the verb must be in the past perfect aspect ('had' + past participle).
The past perfect aspect reflects the past-before-past relationship required in third conditional constructions.
3
Select the verb form that satisfies the past perfect requirement.
'had noticed' is the correct past perfect verb phrase.
It pairs correctly with the result clause 'could have continued'.

Key Concept

Unreal Past Tense and Counterfactual Subjunctive
Question 3456Question →

Which prepositions correctly complete the numbered blanks in the sentence below?

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Although the newly appointed auditor was thoroughly inured high-pressure corporate environments, the discovered irregularities were entirely at variance the official financial statements.
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Answer

The first blank requires the preposition 'to' (inured to) and the second blank requires the preposition 'with' (at variance with).
The adjective 'inured' requires the dependent preposition 'to' to signify familiarity with harsh conditions, while the fixed prepositional phrase 'at variance with' is required to express contradiction between the financial irregularities and the official statements.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the dependent preposition associated with the adjective 'inured'.
The adjective 'inured' takes the fixed dependent preposition 'to' when expressing being accustomed to something unpleasant or demanding.
Phrases like 'inured with' or 'inured against' represent unnatural prepositional collocations in standard English grammar.
2
Determine the correct preposition completing the complex prepositional expression 'at variance ____'.
The idiomatic prepositional phrase is 'at variance with', meaning in disagreement, conflict, or inconsistency with something.
Using prepositions such as 'from' or 'to' following 'at variance' breaks the established multi-word prepositional structure.

Key Concept

Dependent Prepositions and Fixed Prepositional Phrases
Question 3457Question →

Which verb form correctly completes the sentence below to maintain proper subject-verb agreement?

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The chief executive officer, together with several senior members of the board, scheduled to address the shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.
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Answer

The singular verb 'is' correctly completes the sentence.
The head of the subject phrase is the singular noun 'chief executive officer'. Expressions introduced by 'together with' are prepositional parentheticals and do not turn a singular subject into a plural one. Consequently, the sentence requires the singular verb 'is'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the principal subject of the sentence.
The principal subject is 'The chief executive officer', which is singular.
Phrases introduced by quasi-conjunctions such as 'together with', 'along with', or 'as well as' are parenthetical additions and do not make the subject compound.
2
Determine the correct verb number based on grammatical concord.
A singular verb is required to agree with 'chief executive officer'.
The noun 'members' inside the prepositional phrase is not the grammatical subject.
3
Select the appropriate singular verb form for the context.
'is' maintains singular subject-verb agreement.
'is' is singular and aligns with the future-oriented context of the upcoming meeting.

Key Concept

Subject-Verb Concord with Parenthetical Expressions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 3458Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the word nearest in meaning that correctly fits the blank.

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The ambassador received a reception upon his arrival, making him feel instantly accepted and valued by his hosts.
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Answer

The word that correctly completes the sentence is 'cordial' (or 'warm' / 'friendly').
The sentence describes a reception that made the guest feel accepted and valued. Words like 'cordial', 'warm', or 'friendly' accurately capture this meaning of hospitable and sincere warmth.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The clause 'making him feel instantly accepted and valued' indicates that the reception was welcoming, pleasant, and hospitable.
Contextual clues in JAMB vocabulary questions determine the precise connotation required for the blank.
2
Identify the word nearest in meaning to describe such a reception
The word 'cordial' (or 'warm'/'friendly') describes an affectionate, sincere, and welcoming reception.
Selecting a direct synonym that fits both grammatically and contextually satisfies the requirements of the sentence.

Key Concept

Identifying synonyms and words nearest in meaning within a specific sentence context.
Question 3459Question →

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct word needed to form the established idiomatic expression. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

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To ensure that no financial irregularities were overlooked during the audit, the committee resolved to leave no unturned.
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Answer

stone
The complete fixed idiomatic expression is 'leave no stone unturned', which means to investigate thoroughly or use every possible means to achieve a goal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the idiomatic structure in the sentence context.
The phrase context 'leave no ... unturned' represents a well-known English idiom.
The standard fixed expression that means to search thoroughly or examine every possibility is 'leave no stone unturned'.

Key Concept

Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
Estimated Time:45s
Question 3460Question →

Rather than addressing the core administrative corruption in the ministry, the newly appointed director spent his entire tenure tilting at windmills.

Which of the following best conveys the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression as used in the sentence?

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Answer: engaging in futile attempts to defeat imaginary or exaggerated adversaries

Answer

engaging in futile attempts to defeat imaginary or exaggerated adversaries
The correct answer accurately defines 'tilting at windmills', an idiomatic expression meaning to confront or fight imaginary, exaggerated, or unbeatable opponents. In the context of the sentence, it describes the director pursuing irrelevant or useless struggles instead of dealing with actual administrative corruption.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the contextual clues in the sentence stem.
The phrase 'Rather than addressing the core administrative corruption' indicates that the director's actions were ineffective and diverted from real issues.
Contextual contrast helps narrow down whether the expression carries a positive, negative, or unproductive connotation.
2
Identify the figurative meaning of the idiomatic phrase 'tilting at windmills'.
The expression means attacking imaginary enemies or pursuing futile, impractical causes.
Idioms cannot be interpreted literally by their component words; their established figurative meanings must be applied.
3
Match the figurative definition with the option that best reflects this concept.
The choice describing 'engaging in futile attempts to defeat imaginary or exaggerated adversaries' accurately matches the idiom.
It captures both the element of futility and the imaginary nature of the target.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Interpretation in Context
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