English Practice Set 1630

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1. Q1 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Select the sentence that does NOT have a spelling error.
   AThe new caches of materials reveal a secret pleascence that was hidden away from the rest of the worldBStatistical patterns and historical data cannot predict the futristic problems that await a civilisation like oursCMany friends and memoirists have described the author in detail but there are no photos of the author available to the pressDThe author is famous for leading a life of subterfuge and contredictions which has led to challenges in understanding past works
2. Q2 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "Out of the blue"?
   Ato avoid taking sides in a disputeBunexpectedlyCit is raining very heavilyDto join a popular activity or trend
3. Q3 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   ACitizens should be aware of their fundamental rights.BHe always arrives at the office before nine o'clock.CThe number of accidents have increased significantly over the past decade.DScientists discovered a new species in the remote forest.
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
   Select the appropriate preposition/phrasal verb combination: The train arrived _____ ten minutes late.
   Amarried toBat the stationCon your successDto the station
5. Q5 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "The company exports its products to many countries."
   AIts products are exported to many countries by the company.BIts products has been exported to many countries by the company.CIts products was exported to many countries by the company.DIts products was being exported to many countries by the company.
6. Q6 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   He was an irresponsible person to the matter of taking up responsibilities.
   Aat the matter of taking upBin the matter of taking upCby the matter of taking upDalong the matter of taking up
7. Q7 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase to fill in the blank. My car __________ on the way to college yesterday.
   Abroke inBbroke upCbroke downDbroke out
8. Q8 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "examples professor explained the theory with practical The."
   A'practical' and 'The'B'explained' and 'The'C'with' and 'The'D'The' and 'examples'
9. Q9 · English · Verbal Analogies
   Puppy is related to Dog in the same way as Cub is related to ____?
   AFearBLionCSmokeDCarnivore
10. Q10 · English · Idioms and Phrases
    What we need is skilled and energetic planning and elbow grease.
    AHard work that one puts into doing somethingBHard work that one puts into cleaning one's elbowCThe grease that is earned through labourDHard work that one puts into removing grease