English Practice Set 1593

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1. Q1 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   She asked me where my hometown is and where I worked.
   Ahometown would beBhometown wasChometown wereDhometown has been
2. Q2 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Rule out".
   Ato begin suddenly, as of a fire or diseaseBto understand or perceive with difficultyCto admire someoneDto eliminate as a possibility
3. Q3 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. He studied hard. 2. he could pass the exam.
   AHe studied hard Because he could pass the exam.BHe studied hard Whereas he could pass the exam.CHe studied hard so that he could pass the exam.DHe studied hard Moreover he could pass the exam.
4. Q4 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He was _____ to admit his mistake, yet he _____ apologised in the end.
   Aanxious / agitatedBwide / muchCrapidly / modernDreluctant / eventually
5. Q5 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "These _____ reuse projects are often funded by nostalgic former patrons rather than the state."
   AdisproportionateBadaptiveCinterventionDambitious
6. Q6 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Taking a bull by the horns
   AWearing a skull capBTo decapitate a bull for beefCTo make a stupid decision thinking it to be daringDTo deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way
7. Q7 · English · English Language
   Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The examiner asked us to ______ our answers once before handing over the sheets.
   Ago aboutBgo overCgo offDgo without
8. Q8 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe company plans to expand its operations next year.BThe police conducted a thorough investigation into the case.CHe will have finished the project by the time you arrive tomorrow.DThe council approved the construction of a new hospital.
9. Q9 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Synonyms): Column A: A. Dwindle B. Wither C. Malicious D. Nostalgic Column B: 1. Decrease 2. Wistful 3. Shrivel 4. Spiteful
   AA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3BA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4CA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1DA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
10. Q10 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
    The ministir ordered the engineers to build roads through high mountains and bridges across deep ravines in a week.
    AMinistirBBridgesCEngineersDRavines