English Practice Set 1905

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1. Q1 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   A wonder in the plant kingdom, the Great Banyan Tree of the AJC Bose Botanical Garden at Shibpur in Howrah, occupies a unique position in the world records.
   Aoccupying a unique position inBoccupies an unique position inCNo improvement requiredDbeing occupied a unique position of
2. Q2 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The bell rang. 2. the students rushed out.
   AMoreover the bell rang, the students rushed out.BAs soon as the bell rang, the students rushed out.CNevertheless the bell rang, the students rushed out.DSince the bell rang, the students rushed out.
3. Q3 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   I have observed that there is proper natural_______even at 6 o'clock on summer mornings.
   AlightBgleamClucentDsparkle
4. Q4 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   In the following sentence, choose the best option in which the voice has been changed correctly : The news greatly distressed the members of the family.
   AThe members of the family had been greatly distressed by the news.BThe members of the family were greatly distressed by the news.CWere the members of the family greatly distressed by the news ?DThe members of the family were greatly distressed when they heard the news.
5. Q5 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What does the idiom 'To go for a song' mean?
   ABe expensiveBBe unsoldCBe sold cheaplyDBe sung loudly
6. Q6 · English · English Language
   Choose the correctly spelt word.
   AOccassionBOccasionCOcassionDOccaision
7. Q7 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe company plans to expand its operations next year.BIf it will rain tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.CThe library remains open until eight in the evening.DThe team celebrated their victory with great enthusiasm.
8. Q8 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   In the following question, choose the correct verb form from the given options. _____ I in his place, I would pay the rent on the spot.
   AHad beenBWereCWasDWill
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   The coordinator carefully explained about the revised procedures (1)/ to all the participants during the orientation session (2)/ so that everyone could follow the updated guidelines (3)/ without any confusion or delay. (4)
   A(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)
10. Q10 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    There is hardly ______reason to doubt his intentions.
    AsomeBmuchCeveryDany