English Practice Set 1528

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1. Q1 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   We all have to pull our socks up for the upcoming Board exam, if we want to get outstanding grades.
   Aact in a proper mannerBwork harder than beforeCcalm down impudent contemptDrevive interest in old matters
2. Q2 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "One who can speak two languages"
   ASomnambulistBBilingualCAmbidextrousDCurator
3. Q3 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   Change into indirect speech: The teacher said to the students, "You must submit your assignments."
   AThe teacher told the students that they could to submit their assignments.BThe teacher told the students that they was to submit their assignments.CThe teacher told the students that they should to submit their assignments.DThe teacher told the students that they had to submit their assignments.
4. Q4 · English · English Language
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To throw in the towel"
   ATo start a fightBTo give upCTo clean somethingDTo celebrate victory
5. Q5 · 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. Small towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes. 2. For many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one. 3. A single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years. 4. Lasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment.
   ASmall towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes.BFor many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.CA single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years.DLasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment.
6. Q6 · English · English Comprehension
   She is married with a doctor.
   Amarried to a doctorBmarried by a doctorCmarried from a doctorDNo improvement
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
   Select the appropriate preposition/phrasal verb combination: The results will be declared _____ Monday.
   Amarried toBinCon MondayDsince morning
8. Q8 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   You need to be concious enough to listen to the question.
   AconciousBenoughCquestionDlisten
9. Q9 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Which form of the tense is used to describe things that are happening right now?
   APast TenseBPresent TenseCFuture TenseDPerfect Tense
10. Q10 · English · Spotting Errors
    Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
    AThe airline cancelled several flights due to bad weather.BThe company plans to expand its operations next year.CThis road is more wider than the other one.DThe professor explained the theory with practical examples.