Class 7 English Olympiad – Practice Questions

Question 1: Earlier Past

By the time we reached the station, the train ___.

A) would already leave
B) is already leaving
C) has already left
D) had already left
Correct Answer: D) had already left

Explanation: The train's departure happened before another past event (our arrival), so the past perfect 'had left' is needed.

Question 2: Interrupted Action

I ___ my homework when the power went out.

A) have done
B) was doing
C) am doing
D) did
Correct Answer: B) was doing

Explanation: A longer action in progress in the past is shown by the past continuous, and it is interrupted by a shorter past action.

Question 3: First Conditional

If it rains tomorrow, we ___ the picnic.

A) would cancel
B) cancelled
C) will cancel
D) had cancelled
Correct Answer: C) will cancel

Explanation: A real possibility in the future uses 'if + present simple' in the if-clause and 'will + verb' in the main clause.

Question 4: Wishful Thinking

If I ___ a bird, I would fly to you.

A) were
B) will be
C) am
D) have been
Correct Answer: A) were

Explanation: For an imaginary situation, English uses 'were' for all subjects in the if-clause (subjunctive).

Question 5: Past Participle

Choose the correct past participle of 'swim'.

A) swimming
B) swam
C) swum
D) swimmed
Correct Answer: C) swum

Explanation: The forms are swim – swam – swum. 'Swam' is the simple past.

Question 6: Must Not or Need Not

You ___ smoke here; it is strictly prohibited.

A) need not
B) must not
C) could
D) may
Correct Answer: B) must not

Explanation: 'Must not' expresses prohibition. 'Need not' means it is not necessary.

Question 7: Identify the Tense

Which sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense?

A) She has been reading since morning.
B) She has read the book.
C) She was reading since morning.
D) She had been reading since morning.
Correct Answer: A) She has been reading since morning.

Explanation: The present perfect continuous is 'has/have been + verb-ing' and shows an action that started in the past and is still going on.

Question 8: Lie or Lay

Choose the correct sentence.

A) He lied on the sofa all afternoon.
B) He lay on the sofa all afternoon.
C) He lain on the sofa all afternoon.
D) He laid on the sofa all afternoon.
Correct Answer: B) He lay on the sofa all afternoon.

Explanation: 'Lie' (to rest) has the past form 'lay'. 'Laid' belongs to 'lay' (to put something down), and 'lied' means told a lie.

Question 9: Neither of Two

Neither of the two answers ___ correct.

A) is
B) have been
C) are
D) were
Correct Answer: A) is

Explanation: 'Neither' takes a singular verb.

Question 10: Each One

Each of the students ___ a prize.

A) have received
B) are receiving
C) were received
D) has received
Correct Answer: D) has received

Explanation: 'Each' is singular, so it takes 'has'.

Question 11: The News

The news of the accident ___ shocking.

A) are
B) was
C) have been
D) were
Correct Answer: B) was

Explanation: 'News' looks plural but is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb.

Question 12: An MBA

He is ___ MBA from a reputed university.

A) the
B) no article
C) an
D) a
Correct Answer: C) an

Explanation: The article depends on the sound, not the letter. 'MBA' begins with the sound 'em', so 'an' is used.

Question 13: River Article

___ Ganga is the longest river in India.

A) The
B) An
C) A
D) No article
Correct Answer: A) The

Explanation: 'The' is used before names of rivers.

Question 14: Musical Instrument

She plays ___ violin beautifully.

A) no article
B) a
C) the
D) an
Correct Answer: C) the

Explanation: 'The' is used with musical instruments after the verb 'play'.

Question 15: One of My Friends

One of my friends ___ a doctor.

A) is
B) have been
C) are
D) were
Correct Answer: A) is

Explanation: The subject is 'one', which is singular, not 'friends'.

Question 16: Ten Kilometres

Ten kilometres ___ a long distance to walk.

A) have been
B) is
C) were
D) are
Correct Answer: B) is

Explanation: A fixed distance is treated as a single unit and takes a singular verb.

Question 17: Apologise

He apologised ___ his rude behaviour.

A) of
B) with
C) at
D) for
Correct Answer: D) for

Explanation: We apologise for something and to someone.

Question 18: Fond Of

She is very fond ___ classical music.

A) with
B) for
C) to
D) of
Correct Answer: D) of

Explanation: The correct phrase is 'fond of'.

Question 19: Since Monday

She has been absent ___ Monday.

A) from
B) by
C) since
D) for
Correct Answer: C) since

Explanation: 'Since' is used with a fixed point of time. 'For' is used with a period such as 'three days'.

Question 20: Sharing Sweets

He divided the sweets ___ the three children.

A) between
B) with
C) of
D) among
Correct Answer: D) among

Explanation: 'Among' is used for more than two people or things, and 'between' for two.

Question 21: Contrast

___ he was tired, he continued to work.

A) Because
B) Although
C) Since
D) Unless
Correct Answer: B) Although

Explanation: 'Although' shows contrast between two ideas.

Question 22: Or Else

Work hard, ___ you will fail.

A) so
B) and
C) or
D) but
Correct Answer: C) or

Explanation: An order followed by 'or' shows what will happen if it is not followed.

Question 23: Unless

I will not go out ___ it stops raining.

A) unless
B) whereas
C) because
D) although
Correct Answer: A) unless

Explanation: 'Unless' means 'if not', and shows the condition for going out.

Question 24: Hardly ... When

Hardly had he reached the station ___ the train left.

A) when
B) then
C) while
D) than
Correct Answer: A) when

Explanation: 'Hardly' is followed by 'when', and 'No sooner' is followed by 'than'.

Question 25: Between You and Me

This gift is for you and ___.

A) I
B) mine
C) me
D) myself
Correct Answer: C) me

Explanation: After a preposition ('for') we use the object form 'me'.

Question 26: Of the Two

Of the two sisters, Neha is the ___.

A) more tall
B) most tall
C) taller
D) tallest
Correct Answer: C) taller

Explanation: When two people are compared, the comparative form is used, with 'the'.

Question 27: Senior To

Choose the correct sentence.

A) Ravi is senior to me.
B) Ravi is more senior than me.
C) Ravi is senior than me.
D) Ravi is seniorer to me.
Correct Answer: A) Ravi is senior to me.

Explanation: Words such as senior, junior, superior and inferior are followed by 'to', not 'than'.

Question 28: Hard or Hardly

She worked ___ to win the prize.

A) hardy
B) hard
C) hardly
D) hardness
Correct Answer: B) hard

Explanation: 'Hard' is an adverb meaning with great effort. 'Hardly' means almost not.

Question 29: Whose Car

The man ___ car was stolen called the police.

A) which
B) whom
C) who
D) whose
Correct Answer: D) whose

Explanation: 'Whose' shows possession.

Question 30: The Other One

I have two pens; one is blue and ___ is red.

A) another
B) the other
C) other
D) others
Correct Answer: B) the other

Explanation: When exactly two things are named, the remaining one is 'the other'.

Question 31: Few or A Few

She has ___ friends, so she feels lonely.

A) a little
B) few
C) little
D) a few
Correct Answer: B) few

Explanation: 'Few' means hardly any (a negative idea), and 'a few' means some.

Question 32: Adjective Order

Which sentence has the adjectives in the correct order?

A) She wore a beautiful red long dress.
B) She wore a red long beautiful dress.
C) She wore a long red beautiful dress.
D) She wore a beautiful long red dress.
Correct Answer: D) She wore a beautiful long red dress.

Explanation: The usual order is opinion → size → colour: beautiful, long, red.

Question 33: Simple Past Passive

Change to the passive voice: The chef cooked the meal.

A) The meal was being cooked by the chef.
B) The meal has been cooked by the chef.
C) The meal was cooked by the chef.
D) The meal is cooked by the chef.
Correct Answer: C) The meal was cooked by the chef.

Explanation: Simple past passive = 'was/were + past participle'.

Question 34: Back to Active

Change to the active voice: The letter will be written by her.

A) She would write the letter.
B) She will write the letter.
C) She has written the letter.
D) She writes the letter.
Correct Answer: B) She will write the letter.

Explanation: 'Will be written' is the future passive, so the active form is 'will write'.

Question 35: Continuous Passive

Change to the passive voice: The workers are building a bridge.

A) A bridge has been built by the workers.
B) A bridge was being built by the workers.
C) A bridge is built by the workers.
D) A bridge is being built by the workers.
Correct Answer: D) A bridge is being built by the workers.

Explanation: Present continuous passive = 'is/are being + past participle'.

Question 36: Reported Statement

Change to indirect speech: He said, "I am happy."

A) He said that I am happy.
B) He said that he was happy.
C) He said that he had been happy.
D) He said that he will be happy.
Correct Answer: B) He said that he was happy.

Explanation: In indirect speech the present tense shifts back to the past tense, and 'I' changes to 'he'.

Question 37: Reported Question

Change to indirect speech: She said to me, "Where do you live?"

A) She told me where I lived.
B) She asked me that where I lived.
C) She asked me where I lived.
D) She asked me where do I live.
Correct Answer: C) She asked me where I lived.

Explanation: A question is reported with 'asked', and the word order becomes that of a statement. No 'that' is used.

Question 38: Reported Command

Change to indirect speech: The teacher said to the boy, "Sit down."

A) The teacher ordered the boy to sit down.
B) The teacher ordered the boy that he sit down.
C) The teacher said the boy to sit down.
D) The teacher asked the boy sitting down.
Correct Answer: A) The teacher ordered the boy to sit down.

Explanation: A command is reported with a verb such as 'ordered' or 'told' followed by 'to + verb'.

Question 39: Passive Question

Change to the passive voice: Who wrote this poem?

A) By whom is this poem written?
B) Who was this poem written?
C) By whom this poem was written?
D) By whom was this poem written?
Correct Answer: D) By whom was this poem written?

Explanation: The past simple passive question uses 'was' before the subject: 'By whom was this poem written?'.

Question 40: Tomorrow Becomes

Change to indirect speech: He said, "I will call you tomorrow."

A) He said that he will call me tomorrow.
B) He said that he would call you the next day.
C) He said that he would call me the next day.
D) He said that he had called me the next day.
Correct Answer: C) He said that he would call me the next day.

Explanation: 'Will' becomes 'would', 'you' becomes 'me', and 'tomorrow' becomes 'the next day'.

Question 41: Synonym: Benevolent

Choose the word closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT.

A) clever
B) kind
C) cruel
D) careless
Correct Answer: B) kind

Explanation: Benevolent means well-meaning and kind.

Question 42: Antonym: Scarce

Choose the word opposite in meaning to SCARCE.

A) plentiful
B) limited
C) meagre
D) rare
Correct Answer: A) plentiful

Explanation: Scarce means in short supply. Its opposite is plentiful.

Question 43: Synonym: Diligent

Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT.

A) lazy
B) nervous
C) hard-working
D) careless
Correct Answer: C) hard-working

Explanation: A diligent person works with steady care and effort.

Question 44: Antonym: Transparent

Choose the word opposite in meaning to TRANSPARENT.

A) opaque
B) bright
C) thin
D) clear
Correct Answer: A) opaque

Explanation: Transparent means see-through; opaque means not letting light through.

Question 45: Synonym: Obstinate

Choose the word closest in meaning to OBSTINATE.

A) flexible
B) stubborn
C) gentle
D) obedient
Correct Answer: B) stubborn

Explanation: An obstinate person refuses to change their mind.

Question 46: Antonym: Generous

Choose the word opposite in meaning to GENEROUS.

A) stingy
B) kind
C) polite
D) wealthy
Correct Answer: A) stingy

Explanation: Generous means willing to give; stingy means unwilling to spend or give.

Question 47: Synonym: Vital

Choose the word closest in meaning to VITAL.

A) essential
B) optional
C) minor
D) harmful
Correct Answer: A) essential

Explanation: Vital means absolutely necessary.

Question 48: Antonym: Ascend

Choose the word opposite in meaning to ASCEND.

A) climb
B) mount
C) rise
D) descend
Correct Answer: D) descend

Explanation: Ascend means to go up; descend means to go down.

Question 49: Ambiguous

'Ambiguous' means

A) full of energy
B) having more than one possible meaning
C) very clear
D) extremely large
Correct Answer: B) having more than one possible meaning

Explanation: An ambiguous statement can be understood in more than one way.

Question 50: Synonym: Candid

Choose the word closest in meaning to CANDID.

A) sweet
B) secretive
C) frank
D) polite
Correct Answer: C) frank

Explanation: A candid person speaks honestly and openly.

Question 51: Let the Cat Out

The idiom 'to let the cat out of the bag' means

A) to free a trapped animal
B) to waste money
C) to start a quarrel
D) to reveal a secret by mistake
Correct Answer: D) to reveal a secret by mistake

Explanation: It means accidentally telling something that was meant to be secret.

Question 52: Blessing in Disguise

The idiom 'a blessing in disguise' means

A) a hidden treasure
B) something good that seems bad at first
C) a bad situation that gets worse
D) a person wearing a costume
Correct Answer: B) something good that seems bad at first

Explanation: It describes a misfortune that turns out to be beneficial.

Question 53: Blue Moon

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means

A) every night
B) at midnight
C) suddenly
D) very rarely
Correct Answer: D) very rarely

Explanation: A blue moon is a rare event, so the idiom means something that happens very seldom.

Question 54: Call Off

The phrasal verb 'call off' means

A) to cancel
B) to visit
C) to begin
D) to shout
Correct Answer: A) to cancel

Explanation: 'The match was called off due to rain' means it was cancelled.

Question 55: Look After

The phrasal verb 'look after' means

A) to look behind
B) to search for
C) to take care of
D) to admire
Correct Answer: C) to take care of

Explanation: 'She looks after her grandmother' means she takes care of her.

Question 56: Place for Birds

A large cage or building in which birds are kept is called an

A) nursery
B) apiary
C) aviary
D) aquarium
Correct Answer: C) aviary

Explanation: An apiary is for bees, and an aquarium is for fish.

Question 57: Digging the Past

The study of ancient civilisations through their remains is called

A) anthropology
B) astrology
C) architecture
D) archaeology
Correct Answer: D) archaeology

Explanation: Archaeologists dig up and study objects and buildings from the past.

Question 58: Sixes and Sevens

The idiom 'at sixes and sevens' means

A) in a hurry
B) in a state of confusion
C) exactly balanced
D) very happy
Correct Answer: B) in a state of confusion

Explanation: It describes a state of disorder or confusion.

Question 59: Spelling Check I

Choose the correctly spelt word.

A) Neccesary
B) Necesary
C) Neccessary
D) Necessary
Correct Answer: D) Necessary

Explanation: Necessary has one 'c' and two 's' letters.

Question 60: Spelling Check II

Choose the correctly spelt word.

A) Acommodation
B) Accomodation
C) Accommodation
D) Acommodatoin
Correct Answer: C) Accommodation

Explanation: Accommodation has double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 61: Bear or Bare

I could not ___ the noise any longer.

A) bear
B) beer
C) bier
D) bare
Correct Answer: A) bear

Explanation: 'Bear' means to tolerate; 'bare' means uncovered.

Question 62: Principal or Principle

The ___ addressed the students at the morning assembly.

A) princeple
B) principal
C) principle
D) principel
Correct Answer: B) principal

Explanation: 'Principal' is the head of a school; 'principle' is a rule or belief.

Question 63: Affect or Effect

The loud noise had a bad ___ on the baby.

A) effect
B) effected
C) affects
D) affect
Correct Answer: A) effect

Explanation: 'Effect' is a noun (a result), and 'affect' is usually a verb.

Question 64: Spelling Check III

Choose the correctly spelt word.

A) Separate
B) Seprate
C) Separete
D) Seperate
Correct Answer: A) Separate

Explanation: Remember: there is 'a rat' in sep-a-rate.

Question 65: Stationery

She bought some ___ for the new school term.

A) stationery
B) stationerey
C) stationnery
D) stationary
Correct Answer: A) stationery

Explanation: 'Stationery' means writing materials, and 'stationary' means not moving.

Question 66: They're

___ going to the zoo tomorrow.

A) Thier
B) They're
C) There
D) Their
Correct Answer: B) They're

Explanation: 'They're' is the short form of 'they are'.

Question 67: Whispering Wind

"The wind whispered through the trees." The figure of speech used is

A) hyperbole
B) simile
C) personification
D) onomatopoeia
Correct Answer: C) personification

Explanation: The wind is given a human action (whispering).

Question 68: Life's Journey

"Life is a journey." The figure of speech used is

A) pun
B) simile
C) oxymoron
D) metaphor
Correct Answer: D) metaphor

Explanation: A metaphor compares two things directly without 'like' or 'as'.

Question 69: A Million Times

"I have told you a million times!" The figure of speech used is

A) alliteration
B) simile
C) hyperbole
D) understatement
Correct Answer: C) hyperbole

Explanation: Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration for effect.

Question 70: Sound Words

Words like buzz, hiss and sizzle are examples of

A) alliteration
B) personification
C) irony
D) onomatopoeia
Correct Answer: D) onomatopoeia

Explanation: Onomatopoeic words imitate the sounds they describe.

Question 71: Peter Piper

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." The figure of speech is

A) alliteration
B) hyperbole
C) onomatopoeia
D) simile
Correct Answer: A) alliteration

Explanation: Alliteration is the repetition of the same starting sound in nearby words.

Question 72: Deafening Silence

"Deafening silence" is an example of

A) simile
B) hyperbole
C) oxymoron
D) alliteration
Correct Answer: C) oxymoron

Explanation: An oxymoron joins two contradictory words.

Question 73: Fire Station Fire

A fire station burning down is an example of

A) alliteration
B) onomatopoeia
C) simile
D) irony
Correct Answer: D) irony

Explanation: Irony is when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected.

Question 74: Three Lines

A traditional Japanese poem of three short lines is called a

A) limerick
B) sonnet
C) haiku
D) ballad
Correct Answer: C) haiku

Explanation: A haiku has three lines. A limerick is a five-line humorous poem.

Question 75: Commas Matter

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

A) My sister, who lives in Delhi is a doctor.
B) My sister who, lives in Delhi is a doctor.
C) My sister who lives in Delhi, is a doctor.
D) My sister, who lives in Delhi, is a doctor.
Correct Answer: D) My sister, who lives in Delhi, is a doctor.

Explanation: Extra information about a noun is set off by a pair of commas.

Question 76: Its or It's

The dog wagged ___ tail.

A) its'
B) its
C) it's
D) it is
Correct Answer: B) its

Explanation: 'Its' shows possession. 'It's' means 'it is' or 'it has'.

Question 77: Plural Possessive

The books belonging to the students are on the desk. Choose the correct form: The ___ books are on the desk.

A) students'
B) student's
C) students
D) studentses
Correct Answer: A) students'

Explanation: A plural noun ending in 's' takes only an apostrophe after the 's' to show possession.

Question 78: Sentence Kind

"What a beautiful painting!" is which type of sentence?

A) interrogative
B) exclamatory
C) declarative
D) imperative
Correct Answer: B) exclamatory

Explanation: An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling.

Question 79: Complex Sentence

Which of these is a complex sentence?

A) We went out.
B) It was raining and we went out.
C) It rained, so we stayed home.
D) Although it was raining, we went out.
Correct Answer: D) Although it was raining, we went out.

Explanation: A complex sentence has one main clause and at least one dependent clause ('Although it was raining').

Question 80: Question Tag

Choose the correct question tag: You can swim, ___?

A) can you
B) can't you
C) aren't you
D) don't you
Correct Answer: B) can't you

Explanation: A positive statement takes a negative tag, using the same helping verb.

Question 81: Plural Form

Choose the correct plural of 'analysis'.

A) analysi
B) analyses
C) analysises
D) analysis's
Correct Answer: B) analyses

Explanation: Words ending in '-is' usually change to '-es' in the plural.

Question 82: Not Honest

Which word means 'not honest'?

A) imhonest
B) inhonest
C) unhonest
D) dishonest
Correct Answer: D) dishonest

Explanation: The prefix 'dis-' gives the word its opposite meaning.

Question 83: Noun of Wise

Choose the noun form of 'wise'.

A) wisely
B) wised
C) wisdom
D) wisity
Correct Answer: C) wisdom

Explanation: The noun form of 'wise' is 'wisdom'.

Question 84: Noun of Resign

Choose the noun form of 'resign'.

A) resignment
B) resigness
C) resignal
D) resignation
Correct Answer: D) resignation

Explanation: The suffix '-ation' forms many nouns from verbs.

Question 85: Adjective of Courage

Choose the adjective form of 'courage'.

A) courageous
B) courageful
C) couraging
D) couragy
Correct Answer: A) courageous

Explanation: The suffix '-ous' forms adjectives such as courageous and famous.

Question 86: Compound Word

Which of these is a compound word?

A) Sunny
B) Sunflower
C) Flowering
D) Flowers
Correct Answer: B) Sunflower

Explanation: A compound word is made from two complete words: sun + flower.

Question 87: Home Analogy

Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?

A) Hive
B) Honey
C) Wing
D) Flower
Correct Answer: A) Hive

Explanation: A nest is a bird's home, and a hive is a bee's home.

Question 88: Creator Analogy

Author : Book :: Sculptor : ?

A) Chisel
B) Museum
C) Statue
D) Marble
Correct Answer: C) Statue

Explanation: An author creates a book, and a sculptor creates a statue.

Question 89: Study Of

Ornithologist : Birds :: Entomologist : ?

A) Insects
B) Plants
C) Fishes
D) Rocks
Correct Answer: A) Insects

Explanation: An ornithologist studies birds, and an entomologist studies insects.

Question 90: Odd One Out

Which word does not belong in the group: Cello, Violin, Flute, Guitar?

A) Flute
B) Cello
C) Violin
D) Guitar
Correct Answer: A) Flute

Explanation: Cello, violin and guitar are string instruments. The flute is a wind instrument.

Question 91: Jumbled Sentence

Arrange to form a meaningful sentence: (P) the meeting (Q) was postponed (R) because of (S) heavy rain

A) SRQP
B) PQRS
C) QPRS
D) PRQS
Correct Answer: B) PQRS

Explanation: 'The meeting was postponed because of heavy rain.'

Question 92: Coded Word

If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG coded?

A) EOH
B) CNF
C) FPI
D) EPH
Correct Answer: D) EPH

Explanation: Each letter is moved one step forward: D→E, O→P, G→H.

Question 93: Alphabet Jump

Which letter is the 5th letter to the left of J in the English alphabet?

A) E
B) O
C) F
D) D
Correct Answer: A) E

Explanation: J is the 10th letter. Five places to its left is the 5th letter, E.

Question 94: Letter Series

Complete the series: A, C, F, J, ?

A) N
B) M
C) O
D) P
Correct Answer: C) O

Explanation: The gaps grow by one each time: +2, +3, +4, +5. J + 5 = O.

Question 95: The Old Lighthouse

Read: "The old lighthouse had guided ships for two hundred years. Yet on stormy nights, its light seemed to flicker as if it, too, were tired." What does the writer suggest about the lighthouse?

A) It was no longer needed by ships
B) It was newly built
C) It had never worked in storms
D) It seemed worn out after years of service
Correct Answer: D) It seemed worn out after years of service

Explanation: The flickering light 'as if tired' after two hundred years suggests it was weary and worn out.

Question 96: Maya's Feelings

Read: "Maya read the notice twice, frowned, and quietly put her bag away. The trip she had saved for all year was cancelled." How does Maya most likely feel?

A) Relieved
B) Delighted
C) Curious
D) Disappointed
Correct Answer: D) Disappointed

Explanation: Her frown and quiet manner, together with the cancelled trip she saved for, show disappointment.

Question 97: Rising River

Read: "Despite the warnings, the villagers refused to leave their homes. By evening, the river had swallowed the fields." What can be inferred?

A) The fields were sold
B) The villagers left in time
C) The villagers ignored the danger and the river flooded
D) The river dried up
Correct Answer: C) The villagers ignored the danger and the river flooded

Explanation: 'Despite the warnings' and 'swallowed the fields' show the danger was ignored and a flood followed.

Question 98: Preposterous

Read: "The scientist's theory was so preposterous that no one took it seriously." In this sentence, 'preposterous' means

A) brilliant
B) complicated
C) absurd
D) recent
Correct Answer: C) absurd

Explanation: Because no one took it seriously, the theory must have seemed absurd.

Question 99: Main Idea

Read: "Trees absorb carbon dioxide, give shade, prevent soil erosion and provide homes to birds. Yet millions are cut every year." The main idea is that

A) carbon dioxide is harmful only to trees
B) trees are valuable, yet they are being destroyed
C) shade is the most important use of trees
D) birds live only in trees
Correct Answer: B) trees are valuable, yet they are being destroyed

Explanation: The passage lists the benefits of trees and then contrasts them with the cutting of millions every year.

Question 100: Tone

Read: "Oh, wonderful! Another Monday meeting at 7 a.m.," she muttered. The tone of the speaker is

A) joyful
B) grateful
C) admiring
D) sarcastic
Correct Answer: D) sarcastic

Explanation: She says 'wonderful' but means the opposite, which is sarcasm.