English Practice Set 129

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1. Q1 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   The manager decided to look into the matter before taking any action. Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase 'look into'.
   ATo ignoreBTo investigateCTo postponeDTo reject
2. Q2 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. You will not pass. 2. you study hard.
   AYou will not pass Nevertheless you study hard.BYou will not pass While you study hard.CYou will not pass unless you study hard.DYou will not pass Although you study hard.
3. Q3 · English · Idioms & Phrases
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'Beat around the bush'
   ATo avoid speaking directlyBTo search a gardenCTo exercise outdoorsDTo win a game
4. Q4 · English · Selecting Words
   Choose the word that best fits the context: The two teams took their _____ positions on the field.
   AlikelyBcredulousCcontinuityDrespective
5. Q5 · English · Grammar (Core Section)
   Identify the type of the capitalised noun in the sentence: "HONESTY is a great virtue."
   AProper NounBMaterial NounCConcrete NounDAbstract Noun
6. Q6 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (One Word Substitutes): Column A: A. A person who comes to a country to settle there B. That which cannot be imitated C. Study of birds D. A person who is new to a profession or activity Column B: 1. Inimitable 2. Immigrant 3. Novice 4. Ornithology
   AA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2BA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1CA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4DA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
7. Q7 · English · Reading Comprehension
   According to the author, what is required to resolve this conflict ?
   ARemoving all harmful usersBAllowing complete freedomCCombining rights with safety through law and literacyDBanning social media worldwide
8. Q8 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   Not only he was late but also he forgot the documents.
   ANot only was he lateBNot only he is lateCNot only had he lateDNot only being late
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   The lions became violently / when the visitors / started throwing / stones at them.
   Astones at themBThe lions became violentlyCstarted throwingDwhen the visitors
10. Q10 · English · Vocabulary
    Choose the correct synonym of the word 'Wealthy'.
    AAffluentBPoorCBrokeDNeedy