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A
one other
B
them salves
C
each one other
D
each other

Explanation

'Each other' is used for reciprocal actions involving two or more people. In modern usage, 'each other' applies to groups as well as pairs. 'One other' is incorrect syntax here.

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A
church
B
state
C
society
D
league

Explanation

'Ecclesiastical' means relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. It is a direct adjective for matters concerning the church.

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A
cell : prisoner
B
chisel : sculptor
C
bird : egg
D
draft : write

Explanation

An artist creates a sketch using tools. A sculptor creates a statue using a chisel. The relationship is 'Creation/Tool : Creator' or 'Work : Worker' (if Sketch is the work). Actually, 'Chisel : Sculptor' is 'Tool : Worker'. 'Sketch' can be the work or action. If Sketch is a draft, Chisel is a tool. The pair 'chisel : sculptor' fits 'Tool : User'.

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A
Thomas Gray
B
Dr. Samuel Johson
C
Samuel Richardson
D
William Wordsworth

Explanation

'The Excursion' is a long poem by William Wordsworth, published in 1814. It was intended to be the second part of a three-part work 'The Recluse'.

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A
predicate
B
fragment
C
thought
D
paragraph

Explanation

By definition, a sentence must express a complete thought. If it does not, it is a fragment.

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A
noun clause
B
subordinate clause
C
independent clause
D
coordinate clause

Explanation

'Sitting happily' is a participial phrase modifying 'the chicken'. However, the options provided classify it as a clause. In the options provided, 'subordinate clause' is the intended answer in many local keys, though technically it's a phrase.

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A
content modulator
B
terminator
C
thesis statement
D
topic sentence

Explanation

The 'topic sentence' states the main idea of a paragraph. It controls the subject matter of the paragraph. This is the standard term in composition.

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A
cat : kitten
B
swine : saw
C
human : animal
D
horse : mare

Explanation

The relationship is 'Mature form : Young form'. A cat is the adult form, and a kitten is the young form. Thus, 'cat : kitten' matches 'Adult : Child'.

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A
at
B
with
C
in
D
for

Explanation

'Call in' is a phrasal verb meaning to summon someone for help or consultation, especially a professional like a doctor.

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A
Faults are unfair where love is fair.
B
Faults are thick where love is thin.
C
Faults are counted where there is no love.
D
Faults are many where love is little.

Explanation

This Bengali proverb translates to 'Faults are thick where love is thin'. It means we tend to find faults in those we dislike.

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