English Practice Set 1711

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1. Q1 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Choose the idiom/phrase that means: "to argue the opposite side for the sake of debate"
   AOnce in a blue moonBTake it with a grain of saltCHit the nail on the headDPlay devil's advocate
2. Q2 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. She is capable __to handle__ this responsibility alone.
   Asince morningBat the stationCto handleDcapable of handling
3. Q3 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   The best policy is __to let sleeping dogs lie__.
   Ato be liberalBto be tolerantCto be neutralDto avoid discussing troublesome matters
4. Q4 · English · English Language
   One-word substitution: One who studies ancient societies through excavation.
   AArchaeologistBAnthropologistCHistorianDGeologist
5. Q5 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   On this auspicious Monday, chilled and shudering in spite of astrologer's assurances, he was glad to return to the shelter of canvas awnings on bamboo stakes.
   AshuderingBauspiciousCassurancesDstakes
6. Q6 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "The workers built the bridge last year."
   AThe bridge had been built by the workers last year.BThe bridge have been built by the workers last year.CThe bridge are built by the workers last year.DThe bridge was built by the workers last year.
7. Q7 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe government announced a new policy for farmers.BHe is more taller than his brother.CThe professor explained the theory with practical examples.DFarmers are struggling due to the irregular monsoon.
8. Q8 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Last straw B. In hot water C. Barking up the wrong tree D. A blessing in disguise Column B: 1. pursuing a mistaken line of thought 2. the final problem in a series that causes a breakdown 3. something good that seemed bad at first 4. in trouble
   AA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3BA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3CA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3DA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
9. Q9 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. Each of the boys __were given__ a prize for their performance.
   Awere givenBwas givenCare lyingDEach student
10. Q10 · English · Synonyms
    Select the option that is a synonym of 'Perspicacious'.
    ATreacherousBMenacingCDeceptiveDSagacious