English Practice Set 274

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1. Q1 · 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; In spite of, we took a different route.BThe roads were blocked; therefore, we took a different route.CThe roads were blocked; Moreover, we took a different route.DThe roads were blocked; Despite, we took a different route.
2. Q2 · English · Selecting Words
   Select the most appropriate word for the blank: The doctor gave several _____ tips for better sleep.
   AeconomistBhealthChealthfulDsenseless
3. Q3 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   Strong family bonds can help children develop ______ and confidence.
   AinsecurityBresilienceCfearDconfusion
4. Q4 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "Fear of heights" is:
   AAcrophobiaBEmigrantCHerbivoreDMisanthrope
5. Q5 · English · Selecting Words
   Choose the word that best fits the context: The two reports gave completely _____ accounts of the incident.
   AdivergentBdivertedCcannyDrespected
6. Q6 · English · Reading Comprehension
   Vikram works as a bus driver in the city and has driven the same route for over ten years. He knows most of his regular passengers by name and greets them warmly every morning. Vikram takes great pride in ensuring passenger safety and always follows traffic rules strictly, no matter how busy the road is. Q: What is Vikram's occupation?
   ABus driverBTaxi driverCTrain conductorDPilot
7. Q7 · English · Grammar (Core Section)
   Identify the type of the capitalised adverb in the sentence: "They live HERE."
   AAdverb of TimeBAdverb of PlaceCAdverb of FrequencyDAdverb of Degree
8. Q8 · English · Reading Comprehension
   In the clause: "...pretending to offer stability," What grammatical structure is "pretending" a part of?
   AA relative clauseBA passive voiceCA participial phraseDA finite verb in past tense
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AFarmers are struggling due to the irregular monsoon.BThe company plans to expand its operations next year.CShe wants to become an university professor someday.DThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.
10. Q10 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
    Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Local repair shops, often just a single room with a skilled technician, keep countless devices running. 2. Manufacturers, meanwhile, increasingly design products that are difficult to open or repair. 3. Early results show modest improvements in student engagement and retention of material. 4. In most Indian neighbourhoods, a broken appliance rarely means an automatic trip to the landfill.
    ALocal repair shops, often just a single room with a skilled technician, keep countless devices running.BManufacturers, meanwhile, increasingly design products that are difficult to open or repair.CEarly results show modest improvements in student engagement and retention of material.DIn most Indian neighbourhoods, a broken appliance rarely means an automatic trip to the landfill.