English Practice Set 1551

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1. Q1 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe startup raised significant funding within its first year.BThe airline cancelled several flights due to bad weather.CHe will have finished the project by the time you arrive tomorrow.DThe new bridge will reduce travel time significantly.
2. Q2 · English · Spotting Errors
   The following sentence has been divided into four b segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY. In the recent past, the IT industry has emerged / as a major contributor to an industry revenue / as well as employment / opportunity provider in the country.
   Aopportunity provider in the countryBIn the recent past, the IT industry has emergedCas a major contributor to an industry revenueDas well as employment
3. Q3 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "One who is easily deceived" is:
   ASomnambulistBAstronomyCVolunteerDGullible
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Identify the error in the given sentence and select the correct sentence from the given options. Tide pool is a isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as tide goes out.
   AA tide pool is a isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as a tide goes outBA tide pool is an isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as the tide goes outCTide pool is isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as a tide goes outDThe tide pool is isolated pocket of water that is formed when sea water becomes trapped as tide goes out
5. Q5 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   The committee reviewed all the proposals, none of _____ met the required criteria.
   AwhoBwhichCthemDthose
6. Q6 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Do away with".
   Ato understand after thinkingBto give something for free, or to reveal a secretCto abolish or discardDto produce an idea or plan
7. Q7 · 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. For generations, the school day has followed the same rigid, subject-by-subject timetable. 2. Every video streamed and every file stored in the cloud consumes real electricity somewhere. 3. Renewable energy contracts are also becoming a standard feature of new data centre projects. 4. Cooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.
   AFor generations, the school day has followed the same rigid, subject-by-subject timetable.BEvery video streamed and every file stored in the cloud consumes real electricity somewhere.CRenewable energy contracts are also becoming a standard feature of new data centre projects.DCooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.
8. Q8 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: “Pick up the gauntlet”
   ATo accept a challenge bravelyBTo avoid confrontationCTo surrender without tryingDTo apologize politely
9. Q9 · English · English Language
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom: The CEO resigned, citing personal reasons, but insiders knew it was just a _______.
   Acan of wormsBslip of the tongueCred herringDfeather in the cap
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
    Fill in the blank with the correct tense/verb form: _____ the concept very clearly now.
    AI am understandingBknewChas been livingDunderstand