#1
Which of the following is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Rare
Scarce
Omnipresent
Limited
#2
What is the correct definition of the word 'ephemeral'?
Lasting for a very short time
Permanently enduring
Continuous and unchanging
Unpredictable and chaotic
#3
What is the definition of the term 'serendipity'?
Deliberate and planned discovery
Unexpected and fortunate discovery
Unfortunate and regrettable occurrence
A systematic approach to problem-solving
#4
What is the correct meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?
Limited in scope
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
Occurring rarely
Specific to one location
#5
What is the meaning of the term 'paradox'?
A statement that is obviously true
A self-contradictory statement that may be true
A statement that is intentionally misleading
A statement that is universally accepted
#6
In the context of computing, what does the acronym 'GUI' stand for?
Graphical User Interface
General User Instruction
Global Unity Integration
General User Interaction
#7
Which of the following is an example of an antonym for 'ephemeral'?
Temporary
Transient
Lasting
Brief
#8
Which of the following is an example of a homonym pair?
Bear (animal) and Bare (without covering)
Accept (agree) and Except (excluding)
Their (possessive) and They're (they are)
Desert (arid land) and Dessert (sweet dish)
#9
In literature, what does the term 'foreshadowing' refer to?
A flashback to previous events
Hinting at future events
Detailed character descriptions
The climax of the story
#10
Which of the following is an example of a malapropism?
The pen is mightier than the sword.
I'm going to buy some new clothes; I need a fresh pair of socks.
It's not rocket surgery.
I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree.
#11
What is the meaning of the idiom 'kick the bucket'?
To achieve a long-desired goal
To accidentally spill a bucket
To die or pass away
To enthusiastically embrace a challenge
#12
What is the correct usage of the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence?
The rain was ubiquitous, causing floods everywhere.
He was so ubiquitous that he could not be found anywhere.
Her ubiquitous kindness made her popular among peers.
Ubiquitous people prefer solitude over social gatherings.
#13
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper use of the word 'plethora'?
He had a plethora of problems, but he managed them well.
The plethora of colors in the painting was overwhelming.
She had a plethora of friends, but none were reliable.
The plethora of books on the shelf was neatly organized.
#14
Choose the synonym for 'exemplify'.
Deemphasize
Illustrate
Conceal
Undermine
#15
What is the meaning of the phrase 'beyond the pale'?
Beyond physical boundaries
Beyond acceptable limits
Beyond comprehension
Beyond chronological order
#16
Select the correct synonym for 'ephemeral'.
Enduring
Evanescent
Eternal
Everlasting
#17
In rhetoric, what does the term 'chiasmus' refer to?
Repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words
Inversion of the order of words in parallel clauses
A concise and witty expression
Use of exaggerated language for effect