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Q. 1
Which of the following options is NOT a common use of the preposition "above"?
A
Hierarchy and ranking
B
Measurements and quantities
C
Spatial relationships
D
Direction of motion or movement
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Q. 2
In the sentence "The spaceship orbited above the Earth," what does "above" describe?
A
The Earth's position
B
The spaceship's altitude
C
The Earth's atmosphere
D
The spaceship's motion
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Q. 3
When "above" is used to indicate measurements or quantities, what does it typically signify?
A
An unspecified value
B
A higher value
C
An equal value
D
A smaller value
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Q. 4
What is the primary function of the preposition "above" in a sentence?
A
To show location or position
B
To describe quantity
C
To indicate time
D
To express purpose
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Q. 5
Which of the following sentences does NOT use "above" to indicate a higher position or location?
A
Her grades are above average.
B
The book is above the table.
C
The plane is flying above the clouds.
D
The submarine is below the water's surface.
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Q. 6
Which of the following sentences uses "above" to indicate a spatial relationship?
A
The dog jumped above the fence.
B
The team's performance is above par.
C
The concert was held above the city.
D
The temperature is above 90 degrees.
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Q. 7
Which of the following sentences uses "above" to describe a measurement or quantity?
A
The sun is above the horizon.
B
The temperature is above freezing.
C
The plane is flying above the clouds.
D
The cat is above the table.
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Q. 8
When "above" is used in a temporal sense, what is it indicating?
A
Something is unrelated to time.
B
Something is later in time.
C
Something is earlier in time.
D
Something is simultaneously occurring.
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Q. 9
In which of the following sentences is "above" used to convey a spatial relationship?
A
The book is on the shelf above the desk.
B
The cake has above 300 calories.
C
She is above her thirties.
D
The manager's salary is above the average.
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Q. 10
In the phrase "above and beyond," what does "above" typically signify?
A
A higher standard
B
An equal standard
C
A lower standard
D
An unrelated standard
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Q. 11
In the sentence "The balloon rose above the treetops," what does "above" indicate?
A
The balloon moved horizontally past the treetops.
B
The balloon ascended higher than the treetops.
C
The balloon touched the treetops.
D
The balloon sank below the treetops.
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Q. 12
In the phrase "above the law," what does "above" typically signify?
A
Being equal to the law
B
Being subject to the law
C
Being unrelated to the law
D
Being exempt from the law
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Q. 13
When "above" is used to indicate hierarchy, what does it mean?
A
Something is of lower importance.
B
Something is of higher importance.
C
Something is unrelated to importance.
D
Something is of equal importance.
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Q. 14
What does the preposition "above" primarily indicate?
A
Quantity
B
Time
C
Location
D
Purpose
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Q. 15
In the sentence "The stars twinkle above us in the night sky," what does "above" signify?
A
A horizontal position
B
A higher position
C
A lower position
D
A position unrelated to height
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Q. 16
Which of the following sentences uses "above" to express hierarchy or ranking?
A
The cake has above 500 calories.
B
Her job title is above mine.
C
The plane is flying above the clouds.
D
The moon is above the Earth.
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Q. 17
In the sentence "The kite soared above the tree," what does "above" describe?
A
The kite's direction
B
The tree's color
C
The tree's height
D
The kite's altitude
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Q. 18
What does the sentence "The moon is above the Earth" tell us about the moon's position?
A
The moon is beneath the Earth.
B
The moon is lower in the sky than the Earth.
C
The moon is at the same level as the Earth.
D
The moon is higher in the sky than the Earth.
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Q. 19
What does the sentence "The sun is above the horizon" tell us about the sun's position?
A
The sun is rising.
B
The sun is higher in the sky than the horizon.
C
The sun is touching the horizon.
D
The sun is setting.
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