Q1. The medium and long term goals will continue this process to ________________ the pace of demographic transition and achieve population stabilization by 2045.

A. Advance B. Expend C. Accelerate D. Diverse

Answer - Option C
Explanation - Accelerate -(especially of a vehicle) begin to move more quickly.
Q2. The functions of Parliament are not only ________________ in nature, but considerable in volume.

A. Differently B. Varied C. Variable D. Magnitude

Answer - Option B
Explanation -incorporating a number of different types or elements; showing variation or variety.

Q1. Mr. Adeeb was convicted (a)/ of a Maldivian court in a plot to (b)/ assassinate former President Abdulla Yameen. (c)/ No error(d)

A. a B. b C. c D. d

Answer - Option B
Explanation -Replace “convicted of” with “convicted by” because conviction was done by the court.
Q2. In fact, the government(a)/ cannot dictate to the CAG what (b)/ should or should not be redacted. (c)/ No error(d)

A. a B. b C. c D. d

Answer - Option D

Q1. Max went to _____ Lake Miramar to go fishing.

A. a. B. 0. C. an. D. the

Answer - Option B
Explanation -An article is not needed when refering to a single lake by name.
Q2. After we rob the bank, we'll split up _____ money.

A. a. B. 0. C. an. D. the

Answer - Option D
Explanation - We are talking about specific money. The definite article is needed here.

Q1. Nobody ----- that he is innocent.

A. is believing B. .believes C. believe D. believed

Answer - Option B
Explanation - Since the verb in the subordinate clause is in the present tense, the verb in the main clause is also likely to be in the present or future tense. A past tense seems improbable. Nobody is singular and hence the verb takes the marker -s.
Q2. Mother ------ busy cooking for the guests who are arriving in the evening.

A.was B. .has been C. has D. had been

Answer - Option B
Explanation -To talk about a situation that started in the past and has continued up to the present, we use the present perfect tense.

Q1. "I don't agree ___ banning smoking in bars."

A. in B. about C. with D. for

Answer - Option C
Q2. "She has a lot of admiration ___ all that you have done."

A. on B. for C. from D. of

Answer - Option B

Q1.

A possesses B posseses C posesses D poseses

Answer - Option A
Q2.

A murmuring B murmurring C murrmuring D murmaring

Answer - Option A

Q1. CONCILIATION

A. disputed B. irritation C. separation D. confrontation

Answer - Option D
Explanation - CONCILIATION- the action of stopping someone being angry; placation.
Q2. MYTH

A. truthful B. fact C. falsehood D. story

Answer - Option B
Explanation - MYTH- a widely held but false belief or idea.

Q1. TENACIOUS

A. afraid B. weak C. persistent D. unreliable

Answer - Option C
Explanation - TENACIOUS ->continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
Q2. IMPLICATIONS

A. measurement B. reality C. hypothesis D. proof

Answer - Option C
Explanation - IMPLICATIONS ->a possible future effect or result

Q1. Identify the sentence structure. The avocado hit the tree with such force that it exploded.

A. compound-complex B. compound C. simple D. complex

Answer - Option D
Q2. Identify the sentence structure. Wes and Jackie went to the rodeo, but they were surprised by what they saw.

A. compound B. compound-complex C. complex D. simple

Answer - Option B

Q1. When he went to claim insurance for his car, the agent said he hadn’t a leg to stand on.

A. Had been injured in an accident. B. Was lame C. Did not have much hope of getting it D. Would have to wait for some time

Answer - Option C
Explanation - not have a leg to stand on-to be in a situation where you cannot prove something
Q2. The teacher’s announcement to conduct a snap test came as a bolt from the blue to many students.

A. Imaginary B. Unexpected C. Forbidden D. Heavenly

Answer - Option B
Explanation -a bolt from the blue -a sudden and unexpected event.