English Practice Set 230

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1. Q1 · English · Antonyms
   Select the antonym of 'Compassionate'.
   ATenderBSympatheticCHeartlessDCaring
2. Q2 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Three of the four sentences below belong together in theme/context. Choose the one that does NOT belong: 1. Balancing digital growth with energy sustainability remains an unresolved challenge for the industry. 2. Citizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space. 3. Some companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs. 4. Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.
   ABalancing digital growth with energy sustainability remains an unresolved challenge for the industry.BCitizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.CSome companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs.DEven so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.
3. Q3 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: The jury _____ a unanimous decision in this case.
   Awas tiredBis thatChave reachedDhas reached
4. Q4 · English · Idioms & Phrases
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'See eye to eye'
   ATo agree with someoneBTo look at someoneCTo argue with someoneDTo ignore someone
5. Q5 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Select the correctly spelt word.
   AImediatelyBImmediatelyCImmidiatelyDImmedeatly
6. Q6 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (One Word Substitutes): Column A: A. Fear of heights B. Study of ancient societies through material remains C. One who can speak two languages D. A government by the people Column B: 1. Archaeology 2. Acrophobia 3. Democracy 4. Bilingual
   AA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4BA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1CA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3DA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
7. Q7 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The roads were blocked. 2. we took a different route.
   AThe roads were blocked; Despite, we took a different route.BThe roads were blocked; Provided that, we took a different route.CThe roads were blocked; As soon as, we took a different route.DThe roads were blocked; therefore, we took a different route.
8. Q8 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: No sooner did he arrive than _____ starts.
   AstartedBhave been livingCwereDthe meeting
9. Q9 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   Cybersecurity is essential to ______ sensitive data from hackers.
   AexposeBprotectCshareDdelete
10. Q10 · English · Vocabulary
    Choose the correct antonym of the word 'Reject'.
    AAcceptBRefuseCDenyDDecline