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SAT · English · Adjective vs Adverb — Higher or LowerRead the answer and worked solution →SAT · English · Capitalisation — Gap FillRead the answer and worked solution →IELTS · English · Listening Question Types — PairRead the answer and worked solution →IELTS · English · Band Score — Higher or LowerRead the answer and worked solution →IELTS · English · Speaking Section — Tap OrderRead the answer and worked solution →IELTS · English · Pronunciation — Stress PatternRead the answer and worked solution →IELTS · English · Listening Tips — T/FRead the answer and worked solution →TOEFL · English · Section Time Limits — PairRead the answer and worked solution →TOEFL · English · Score — Higher or LowerRead the answer and worked solution →TOEFL · English · Speaking Task Types — PairRead the answer and worked solution →TOEFL · English · Word Class — Odd One OutRead the answer and worked solution →TOEFL · English · Listening Strategy — T/FRead the answer and worked solution →Higher or lower? Pick the stronger of the two wordsRead the answer and worked solution →Typing rush: type each grammar term correctlyRead the answer and worked solution →'Cost an arm and a leg' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Let the cat out of the bag' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'When pigs fly' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Kill two birds with one stone' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Throw in the towel' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Cry over spilt milk' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'In hot water' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Pull someone's leg' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Beat around the bush' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Bend over backwards' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Cut to the chase' meansRead the answer and worked solution →'Hit the nail on the head' meansRead the answer and worked solution →Match each word to its synonym (Synonyms)Read the answer and worked solution →Flip and match each idiom to its meaningRead the answer and worked solution →Fill in the right idiomRead the answer and worked solution →Match each word to its synonym (Bank English)Read the answer and worked solution →

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SAT · English · Adjective vs Adverb — Higher or Lower

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Questions
  1. A
    She runs quickly (adverb 'quickly').
    B
    She is a quick runner (adjective 'quick').
    Higher value
    She runs quickly (adverb 'quickly').
  2. A
    The cake tastes good (adjective 'good').
    B
    She bakes well (adverb 'well').
    Higher value
    She bakes well (adverb 'well').
  3. A
    He drove careful (incorrect — should be adverb).
    B
    He drove carefully (correct adverb).
    Higher value
    He drove carefully (correct adverb).
  4. A
    She is real tired (incorrect — 'real' modifies adjective).
    B
    She is really tired (correct adverb).
    Higher value
    She is really tired (correct adverb).
  5. A
    Speak louder! (comparative adverb).
    B
    Speak in a louder voice (adjective modifies noun).
    Higher value
    Speak louder! (comparative adverb).
Instructions
Tap the GRAMMATICALLY MORE CORRECT version.

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SAT · English · Capitalisation — Gap Fill

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Missing parts
  1. Answer
    Delhi
    Choices
    1. delhi
    2. Delhi
    3. city
    4. Place
  2. Answer
    city
    Choices
    1. Delhi
    2. delhi
    3. city
    4. Place
Complete the statement
Always capitalise proper nouns (e.g. {0}) and the first word of a sentence. Common nouns (e.g. {1}) stay lowercase.
Instructions
Fill each example correctly.

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IELTS · English · Listening Question Types — Pair

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Matching pairs
  1. Left
    Multiple Choice
    Right
    Pick one answer from a list
  2. Left
    Form Completion
    Right
    Fill numerical / personal details
  3. Left
    Note Completion
    Right
    Fill blanks in lecture notes
Instructions
Match each IELTS listening task type to its description.

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