English Practice Set 266

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1. Q1 · English · Basics of English Language
   Identify the subject in the sentence: "The birds returned to their nests at dusk."
   AThe fishermanBreturned to their nests at dusk.CThe birdsDcaught a large fish.
2. Q2 · English · Antonyms
   Choose the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'Victory'.
   AConquestBTriumphCSuccessDRout
3. Q3 · English · Sentence-based Vocabulary Usage
   In which of the following sentences is 'Dessert' used correctly?
   AMany camels can survive in a dessert for weeks.BThe expedition crossed the dessert in three days.CWe ordered chocolate cake for dessert.DThe soldiers were ordered never to dessert their post.
4. Q4 · English · Completing Statements
   Select the most appropriate way to complete the sentence: Unless you submit the form by Friday, _____
   Ayour application will not be considered.Byou have submitted the form.Cyour application was considered.Dyour application considers itself.
5. Q5 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: Each of the students _____ their assignments before the deadline.
   Awere presentBhas submittedChave submittedDhas shocked
6. Q6 · English · Grammar & Error Spotting
   She is ___ only daughter of her parents.
   AaBanCtheDno article
7. Q7 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelled word.
   AincenceBenhanceCimmenseDelegance
8. Q8 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Keep up with".
   Ato stay at the same level or paceBto have a friendly relationship withCto assume control of somethingDto find unexpectedly
9. Q9 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The heavy rain. 2. the event went ahead as planned.
   AIn spite of the heavy rain, the event went ahead as planned.BWhile the heavy rain, the event went ahead as planned.CTherefore the heavy rain, the event went ahead as planned.DSince the heavy rain, the event went ahead as planned.
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
    The Cat Sprang -----the table
    AUponBOnCInDAround