English Practice Set 1564

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1. Q1 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   The clamour distracted the priest and made him angry
   Anarrow-mindednessBhumorous deceptionCloud and confused noiseDintroduction of new things
2. Q2 · 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. This narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about grassroots sport. 2. Noise pollution, by contrast, receives comparatively little policy attention. 3. Small towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes. 4. A single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years.
   AThis narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about grassroots sport.BNoise pollution, by contrast, receives comparatively little policy attention.CSmall towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes.DA single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years.
3. Q3 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "Take it with a grain of salt"?
   Ato become nervous about doing somethingBto not take something too seriouslyCto be very expensiveDfrom a reliable, original source
4. Q4 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom. At the last hour
   AtwelfthBeleventhCsixthDhalf
5. Q5 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: _____ the concept very clearly now.
   AsawBunderstandCI am understandingDwent
6. Q6 · English · English Language
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition: The archaeologist stumbled ______ an ancient manuscript buried beneath the ruins.
   AacrossBintoCuponDover
7. Q7 · English · English Comprehension
   Rearrange the following parts P, Q, R, S to form a logically coherent paragraph, and select the correct sequence. P. this allows small businesses to reach customers far beyond their local area Q. e-commerce platforms have transformed the way small businesses operate R. as a result, many traditional shopkeepers have also started selling their products online S. earlier, most small businesses depended solely on local, in-person customers
   AQSPRBSQPRCQPSRDSPQR
8. Q8 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "The board has approved the budget."
   AThe budget will have been approved by the board.BThe budget were approved by the board.CThe budget has been approved by the board.DThe budget is approved by the board.
9. Q9 · English · English Language
   Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank: "The committee decided to ___ the meeting until all members could attend."
   ApostponeBimposeCresolveDcommence
10. Q10 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
    Select the sentence that contains no spelling errors.
    AThe childrens playing in the kindergarden allmost broke the window of the principal's carBThe children playing in the kindergarten almost broke the window of the principal's carCThe childrens playing in the kindergarten almost broke the window of the principal's carDThe children playing in the kindergarden allmost broke the window of the principle's car