CPO Mini Mock English (05 June 2024)

'Superlative degree adjective' denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality of a thing, person, etc. For example, best, worst, greatest, most, least, etc. However, we always place the definite article 'the' before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given sentence, 'most' will be the superlative degree adjective. Hence, 'the most ambitious woman' is the most appropriate answer

A lame excuse - weak excuse. E.g.- The objection about weight loss is a lame excuse.

Point blank- shot from up close

Bear garden- a place of noise and disturbance

'Came up with' means to suggest or think of an idea or plan. The given sentence states that she suggested new ideas for the innovative promotion of the product.

Hence, 'came up with' is the most appropriate answer.

The article 'the' is used to refer to specific or particular nouns & articles 'a/an' are used to modify non-specific or non-particular nouns. For example, if someone says, "Let's buy the book," it means a specific book but if someone says, "Let's buy a book," it means any book rather than a specific book. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a specific mistake.

Hence, 'the only mistake' is the most appropriate structure.

The phrase 'set at freedom' is incorrect so we will replace it with 'set free' which means to be free, liberate and, release. Similarly, the given sentence states that the prisoner was released (set free) early.

Hence, 'set free' is the most appropriate answer.

Mirage - an image you think you see in very hot weather, for example water in a desert, but which does not really exist.

Illusion - a false idea, belief or impression

Reflexes - a sudden movement or action that you make without thinking

Fission - the division of cells into new cells as a method of creating more cells.

Virtual - being almost or nearly something

Optimal - something best or most favourable

Best - of the highest quality or level

Minimum- the smallest amount or level that is possible or allowed

Faulty - not working properly

Worst - the least pleasant or suitable

Abnegation- the action of renouncing or rejecting something.

Renouncement- to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration.

Abduction- the action of taking someone away by force or deception.

Sacrifice- give up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations.

Materialism- the belief that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life