English Practice Set 1372

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1. Q1 · 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. Every video streamed and every file stored in the cloud consumes real electricity somewhere. 2. Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains. 3. Cooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense. 4. Most Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.
   AEvery video streamed and every file stored in the cloud consumes real electricity somewhere.BEven so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.CCooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.DMost Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.
2. Q2 · English · Spotting Errors
   There is an error in the given sentence. From the options given, identify the sentence that corrects the error to make it a grammatically accurate sentence. Harmit is not innocent such as Uday.
   AHarmit is not as innocent as UdayBHarmit is not as innocent more than UdayCHarmit is not as much as innocent as UdayDHarmit is not innocent than Uday
3. Q3 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Vindicate'.
   AImplicateBCondemnCIncriminateDJustify
4. Q4 · English · English / Hindi Language
   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The discipline committee of the college pondered the matter for two hours but did not take any decision.
   Athought down the matterBpondering over the matterCgrinned in the matterDtalked over the matter
5. Q5 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Fill in the blank with appropriate option. You ___ wear helmet while riding a motorbike. (suggestion/advice)
   AshouldBmightCwouldDcan
6. Q6 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. The news about the layoffs __have shocked__ everyone in the office.
   Ahas increasedBare lyingChas shockedDhave shocked
7. Q7 · English · English Language
   Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: HAPPY
   AJoyfulBSadCAngryDBored
8. Q8 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the word that means: 'A person who wastes time by delaying tasks.'
   AProcrastinatorBAchieverCPlannerDOrganizer
9. Q9 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Select the one-word substitute for: "Study of the stars and celestial bodies"
   AEmigrantBAstronomyCAtheistDAutograph
10. Q10 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Choose the word that best fits the context of the sentence: The team's innovative design ___ several industry awards.
    AlostBignoredCgarneredDrejected