English Practice Set 100

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1. Q1 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Check out".
   Ato leave a hotel after paying, or to investigateBto represent, or to tolerateCto abolish or discardDto communicate an idea effectively
2. Q2 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Select the one-word substitute for: "That which cannot be avoided"
   AInevitableBOligarchyCAristocracyDCartography
3. Q3 · English · Sentence Improvement
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was present at the meeting.'
   Awas presentBwere presentCis presentDhas been present
4. Q4 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Street vendors were once seen as the last _____ of India's cash economy."
   AholdoutsBmandatingCunexpectedDretention
5. Q5 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   Choose the sentence that uses a homonym of the underlined word: He had to tear the envelope to open it.
   AThe comedian caused the audience to tear up with laughterBHe found a small tear in the cornerCPlease don't tear the paper againDShe used tape to fix the tear on the bag
6. Q6 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Three of the four sentences below belong together in theme/context. Choose the one that does NOT belong: 1. Yet many vendors still keep a cash box as a backup during network outages. 2. QR codes are now a common sight even at the smallest roadside stalls. 3. Yet prolonged exposure to loud traffic and construction noise carries real health risks. 4. That assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country.
   AYet many vendors still keep a cash box as a backup during network outages.BQR codes are now a common sight even at the smallest roadside stalls.CYet prolonged exposure to loud traffic and construction noise carries real health risks.DThat assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country.
7. Q7 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   He is married with a lawyer.
   Amarried atBmarried toCmarried byDmarried from
8. Q8 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Break the ice B. Turn a blind eye C. Hit the sack D. Hit the nail on the head Column B: 1. to make people feel more comfortable 2. to go to bed 3. to ignore something deliberately 4. to describe exactly what is causing a situation
   AA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4BA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1CA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3DA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
9. Q9 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Fill in the blank with the correct tense/verb form: He will have finished the project by the time _____
   Ayou arrive tomorrowByou arrive tomorrow.CUnless you workDwere
10. Q10 · English · Match the Columns
    Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Victory B. Obedient C. Obdurate D. Warm Column B: 1. Defeat 2. Cold 3. Defiant 4. Compliant
    AA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3BA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3CA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1DA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2