English Practice Set 1636

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1. Q1 · English · Synonyms
   Select the option that is a synonym of 'Abate'.
   AFerventBLukewarmCIndifferentDDiminish
2. Q2 · English · English Language
   Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT'.
   AKindBCruelCSelfishDHarsh
3. Q3 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelt word from the options below.
   AMinietureBMiniatueCMiniaureDMiniature
4. Q4 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "That which cannot be imitated"
   AInimitableBResigneeCCartographyDAmbidextrous
5. Q5 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. The train had left before we __reach the station.__
   Ayou arrive tomorrowBreached the stationCreach the station.Dwere
6. Q6 · English · Spotting Errors
   The museum, which located near the river, (1)/ attracts thousands of visitors (2)/ every year for its rare collection (3)/ of ancient manuscripts. (4)
   A(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)
7. Q7 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'. The consequences of the sudden policy changes on local farmers are expected to be even much significantly than previously predicted.
   Aas much significantly as previously predictedBeven more significantly than previously predictedCeven more significant than previously predictedDNo substitution required
8. Q8 · 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. Only then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect. 2. A truly effective policy must combine strict zoning laws with long-term community involvement. 3. That assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country. 4. Municipal bodies have recently begun mandating tree plantation for new construction projects.
   AOnly then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect.BA truly effective policy must combine strict zoning laws with long-term community involvement.CThat assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country.DMunicipal bodies have recently begun mandating tree plantation for new construction projects.
9. Q9 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   The tree lost many of its ________ in the heavy rain and storm.
   AcreepersBbranchesCbarkDroot
10. Q10 · English · Match the Columns
    Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Piece of cake B. Last straw C. Keep something at bay D. Call it a day Column B: 1. something very easy 2. the final problem in a series that causes a breakdown 3. to prevent something from approaching 4. to stop working on something
    AA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3BA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4CA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1DA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2