English Practice Set 1868

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1. Q1 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   In the following sentence, choose the best option in which the direct form of narration has been changed into its indirect form : The magistrate said to the convict, "If you confess, the charges against you may be dropped."
   AThe magistrate told the convict that if he confessed, the charges against him might be dropped.BThe magistrate told the convict that if he refused to confess, the charges against him may be dropped.CThe magistrate told the convict that even if he confessed, the charges against him may not be dropped.DThe magistrate asked the convict to confess so that charges against him may be dropped.
2. Q2 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Which phrasal verb means: "to have a friendly relationship with"?
   AHang onBCut down onCGive upDGet along with
3. Q3 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "Let sleeping dogs lie"?
   Ato avoid humiliationBto take credit for someone else's achievementCto trust what someone says without proofDto avoid restarting an old conflict
4. Q4 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The committee decided to _____ the meeting until next week.
   AoutdatedBpostponeCrecordDinnovative
5. Q5 · English · English Language
   Choose the most suitable replacement: "The girl walked the dog, in a green dress."
   Awalk the dog, in a green dressBwalking the dog, in a green dressCin a green dress, walked the dogDin a green dress, walking the dog
6. Q6 · English · Cloze Test
   Choose the pair of words that correctly fills both blanks: "Researchers link _____ noise exposure to elevated stress hormones and disturbed sleep. ... Enforcement of these rules, however, remains _____ at best."
   Anostalgic / holdoutsBchronic / adaptiveCinvisible / inconsistentDchronic / inconsistent
7. Q7 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelled word.
   AImpertinentBUnreasonableCDespondentDComplimentery
8. Q8 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "Burn the midnight oil"?
   Ato work late into the nightBto understand a hidden meaningCto avoid humiliationDto take on more than one can manage
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.BEach of the students have submitted their assignments before the deadline.CThe startup raised significant funding within its first year.DThe new bridge will reduce travel time significantly.
10. Q10 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
    Things were sent flying in all directions by the explosion. (change into active voice)
    AThe explosion sent things flying in all directions.BThings in all directions flew with the explosion.CThe explosion had sent flying things in all directions.DFlying things were sent in all directions.