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Question:

Multiple choice question

Apparent can have different meanings.

One meaning of apparent is that something seems true or real, but it may not be.

For example:

Yesterday a man was found dead in the street. The apparent cause of death was that the man fell down and knocked his head, but the police are investigating to see if anyone pushed and killed him.

obviously not true

looks true but may not be

seems to be so

probably true

Which answers are closest to this meaning of apparent? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

probably true

seems to be so

obviously not true

looks true but may not be
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Question:

Multiple choice question

Apparent can also mean clear and obvious.

For example:

It quickly became apparent that John does not have right skills for this job.

a car with a flat tire

someone using a hairdryer

a computer with a virus

a cracked TV screen

In which pictures below is it apparent that something doesn't work properly? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

a computer with a virus

someone using a hairdryer
Feedback:

If something is apparent then it is clear or obvious. Someone is using the hairdryer to dry her hair - so this is not broken in any apparent way.

a car with a flat tire

a cracked TV screen