English Practice Set 175

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1. Q1 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Pull off".
   Ato have a friendly relationship withBto succeed in doing something difficultCto represent, or to tolerateDto investigate
2. Q2 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the antonym of 'Humble'.
   AArrogantBFinishCAngryDHistoric
3. Q3 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "These adaptive reuse projects are often funded by _____ former patrons rather than the state."
   AcreditworthinessBnostalgicCoutpaceDinconsistent
4. Q4 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The product is affordable. 2. it is also durable.
   AThe product is affordable; moreover, it is also durable.BThe product is affordable; While, it is also durable.CThe product is affordable; Unless, it is also durable.DThe product is affordable; However, it is also durable.
5. Q5 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   Select the sentence containing the homonym of the word ‘mantle’ (a cloak or covering).
   AThe knight’s mantle fluttered as he entered the hallBThe earth’s mantle lies between the crust and the coreCThe princess’s mantle was woven with golden threadsDA mantle of snow covered the silent town
6. Q6 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   I invited Rama to come for a drive the following day. (Direct)
   AI said to Rama. "Will you come for a drive the following day?''BI said to Rama, "Will you come for a drive the next day?CI put a question to Rama. "Will you come for a drive the day following?''DI said, "Rama, would you like to come for a drive tomorrow?''
7. Q7 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   He travels to school in bike every morning.
   Aby the bikeBon bikeCby bikeDon the bike
8. Q8 · English · Sentence-based Vocabulary Usage
   Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'Stationery':
   AThe bicycle stood stationery against the wall.BThe satellite stayed stationery above the equator.CThe car remained stationery at the signal for ten minutes.DShe bought stationery for the new school term.
9. Q9 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Sincere B. Modest C. Obedient D. Inveterate Column B: 1. Boastful 2. Insincere 3. Occasional 4. Defiant
   AA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2BA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4CA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2DA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
10. Q10 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
    The professor's argument was so _______ that even his critics found it difficult to refute.
    AcogentBfrivolousCerraticDbanal