English Practice Set 149

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1. Q1 · English · Synonyms
   He was publicly scorned due to his predilection for luxurious items.
   Aspecial likingBdreamy meditationCobservant natureDextreme indifference
2. Q2 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   The correct spelling is
   AReminescentBRiminescentCRiminisentDReminiscent
3. Q3 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "A government by the people" is:
   ABibliophileBEulogyCPauperDDemocracy
4. Q4 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. It was raining heavily. 2. the match continued.
   AProvided that it was raining heavily, the match continued.BAlthough it was raining heavily, the match continued.CMoreover it was raining heavily, the match continued.DSo that it was raining heavily, the match continued.
5. Q5 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Less than a quarter of the seabed has been surveyed using modern sonar technology. 2. These vehicles can operate for weeks without human intervention, gathering detailed terrain data. 3. The remaining depths are mapped only through low-resolution satellite estimates. 4. A decade ago, talking to a device to get information seemed like pure fiction.
   ALess than a quarter of the seabed has been surveyed using modern sonar technology.BThese vehicles can operate for weeks without human intervention, gathering detailed terrain data.CThe remaining depths are mapped only through low-resolution satellite estimates.DA decade ago, talking to a device to get information seemed like pure fiction.
6. Q6 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Piece of cake B. Speak of the devil C. Add fuel to the fire D. Last straw Column B: 1. to make a bad situation worse 2. something very easy 3. the final problem in a series that causes a breakdown 4. said when a person mentioned appears
   AA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3BA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3CA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1DA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
7. Q7 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Stock markets P. experienced sharp fluctuations Q . due to sudden changes in interest rates R. affecting investor confidence S. across global exchanges
   APQRSBSPQRCPSQRDQSRP
8. Q8 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   I will go ___ it rains.
   Aeven ifBunlessCbecauseDso
9. Q9 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: He will have finished the project by the time _____
   Ahad already startedByou arrive tomorrowCUnless you workDyou arrive tomorrow.
10. Q10 · English · Vocabulary
    Choose the correctly spelt word:
    AOccurenceBOccurrenceCOcurrenceDOccurrance