English Practice Set 1989

10 English questions in 8 minutes (+1 per correct, −0.25 per wrong). Free, no account needed. Everyone who opens this set gets the same 10 questions, so the percentile at the end is a real comparison.

Pick an answer for each question below, then press Submit. The 8-minute timer starts when you choose your first answer. Tap a chosen option again to clear it. Solutions and your percentile unlock after you submit.

  1. Q1 · English · English Language
    Rearrange into a meaningful sentence: (1) plays a vital role / (2) in a democracy / (3) a free press / (4) in keeping citizens informed. The correct order is
  2. Q2 · English · English Language
    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word. The court held the driver *culpable* for the accident.
  3. Q3 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Until he ______his work, he will not be allowed to go out.
  4. Q4 · English · English Language
    One-word substitute for: "a person who cannot be corrected or reformed."
  5. Q5 · English · Spotting Errors
    Read the sentence and identify which part contains a grammatical error. A) They are married B) since C) ten years D) now.
  6. Q6 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Pick out the most appropriate word from the words given below the sentence and fill in the blanks: There is _______ room left in the auditorium.
  7. Q7 · English · English Language
    Choose the appropriate phrasal verb for the blank. The municipality decided to ______ the unsightly hoardings near the temple.
  8. Q8 · English · English Language
    Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicised word. The treaty restored *concord* between the two rival states.
  9. Q9 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The manager was _____ by the board for his outstanding performance.
  10. Q10 · English · Phrasal Verbs
    Which phrasal verb means: "to abolish or discard"?
08:000/10 answered+1.00 correct · −0.25 wrong