English Practice Set 1261

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1. Q1 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Kill two birds with one stone B. Take it with a grain of salt C. Keep something at bay D. Play devil's advocate Column B: 1. to achieve two things with one action 2. to argue the opposite side for the sake of debate 3. to not take something too seriously 4. to prevent something from approaching
   AA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2BA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1CA-4, B-1, C-3, D-2DA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
2. Q2 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   In the following question, fill in the blank with appropriate determiner. There is ______ butter in the cupboard.
   AthatBfewCsomeDall
3. Q3 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   I'm going to be in trouble if I don't submit my homework to the teacher.
   Aa devil's advocateBoff baseCthe lion's shareDup the creek
4. Q4 · English · English Language
   Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.
   AreservoirBreserveCpreserveDdeserve
5. Q5 · English · Sentence Formation
   Arrange the following parts (P1-P3) to form a meaningful sentence:
   P1: The government launched P2: a scheme to P3: support small businesses
   Asupport small businesses a scheme to The government launched.Ba scheme to The government launched support small businesses.CThe government launched a scheme to support small businesses.Da scheme to support small businesses The government launched.
6. Q6 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   Change into indirect speech: She said to him, "I have finished my work."
   Ahe told him that she would finished her work.BShe told him that she might finished her work.CShe told him that she had finished her work.DShe told him that she would finished her work.
7. Q7 · English · English Comprehension
   Arrange the following sentences P, Q, R and S in the correct logical order to form a meaningful paragraph. P. The government then launched a nationwide awareness campaign. Q. Pollution levels in major cities had been rising for years. R. Citizens were educated about the dangers of vehicular emissions. S. This finally forced authorities to take action.
   AQ-S-P-RBQ-P-S-RCS-Q-P-RDQ-S-R-P
8. Q8 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelled word.
   AAdoptBAdvertisementCContantmentDContainer
9. Q9 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "See eye to eye"?
   AunexpectedlyBto agree with someoneCto trust what someone says without proofDto avoid taking sides in a dispute
10. Q10 · English · Spotting Errors
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: She has been (1)/ working as (2)/ a officer in this (3)/ department for years. (4)
    AShe has been (1)Bworking as (2)Ca officer in this (3)Ddepartment for years. (4)