English Practice Set 1761

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1. Q1 · English · English Language
   Rearrange into a meaningful sentence: (1) has become / (2) among young readers / (3) the local library / (4) increasingly popular. The correct order is
   A3,1,4,2B1,2,3,4C3,1,2,4D4,1,3,2
2. Q2 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Writing novels is my __bread and butter__. The underlined expression means
   AlivelihoodBpassionCfirst loveDhobby
3. Q3 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelt word from the options below.
   AEmbarrassBEmbarrrassCEbmarrassDEmbararss
4. Q4 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   He expected us to offer him the job –
   AA job was expected by us to be offered himBHe expected to be offered a jobCAn offer of a job by us was expected by himDAn offer of a job was being expected by him
5. Q5 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AA large number of students was present in the hall for the seminar.BThe team celebrated their victory with great enthusiasm.CThe bank approved the loan after careful verification.DThe professor explained the theory with practical examples.
6. Q6 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "Cost an arm and a leg"?
   Athere is something good in every bad situationBalert and competentCto be very expensiveDto miss an opportunity
7. Q7 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   He scores good marks in exams as he is quite meticulous.
   ACarefulBIntelligentCLazyDSelective
8. Q8 · English · Synonyms
   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Contaminate
   ACleanBpurifyCExcelDPollute
9. Q9 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   ____ team of two girls succeeded in reaching _______ top of K2, the second highest mountain in the world.
   AThe; aBThe; No word requiredCA; theDA; a
10. Q10 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
    Change the voice: "The workers will have completed the building by December."
    AThe building will have been completed by the workers by December.BThe building is completed by the workers by December.CThe building are being completed by the workers by December.DThe building was being completed by the workers by December.