English Practice Set 1587

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1. Q1 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good.
   AniceBbestCbetterDwell
2. Q2 · 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 was to submit their assignments.BThe teacher told the students that he were to submit their assignments.CThe teacher told the students that he would to submit their assignments.DThe teacher told the students that they had to submit their assignments.
3. Q3 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Rule out".
   Ato waitBto recover from somethingCto eliminate as a possibilityDto understand or perceive with difficulty
4. Q4 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Choose the word that best fits the context of the sentence: The scientist's groundbreaking discovery ___ the scientific community.
   AignoredBelectrifiedCboredDconfused
5. Q5 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Select the correct idiom that can substitute the italicised group of words in the given sentence. You must not participate in the marathon this year without any training. It is an unreal hope on your part!
   Acarrying coal to new castleBa pipe dreamCa will-o'-the-wispDto lose one's temper
6. Q6 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Sealed batteries and _____ screws are becoming common even in low-cost electronics."
   AadaptiveBinterventionCproprietaryDnostalgic
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
   Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: He differs _____ on this issue.
   Awith meBdiffers from meCon your successDat the station
8. Q8 · English · English Language
   Select the misspelt word from the given options.
   AMaintenanceBExistanceCPerseveranceDResistance
9. Q9 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (One Word Substitutes): Column A: A. One who eats only plants B. One who is easily deceived C. One who eats only meat D. One who can foretell the future Column B: 1. Herbivore 2. Carnivore 3. Prophet 4. Gullible
   AA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4BA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2CA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3DA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
10. Q10 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
    Select the correct spelling for a word meaning "a person who takes part in crime".
    AAccompliceBAcompliseCAcompliceDAccomplicee