English Practice Set 279

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1. Q1 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains. 2. Some companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs. 3. That assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country. 4. Cooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.
   AEven so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.BSome companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs.CThat assumption no longer holds in most towns and cities across the country.DCooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.
2. Q2 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Choose the option that best completes the sentence: His _____ attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
   AhumbleBcourteousCarrogantDgenerous
3. Q3 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   1. This new approach involves regular sensor readings and predictive analytics. 2. The old method of reactive maintenance often led to costly breakdowns. 3. Consequently, equipment uptime has significantly improved. 4. The company adopted a proactive maintenance strategy.
   A2 - 4 - 1 - 3B4 - 1 - 2 - 3C2 - 1 - 4 - 3D1 - 3 - 2 - 4
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: He told me that he _____ the next day.
   Ais comingBwas comingCIf it rainsDknew
5. Q5 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The product is affordable. 2. it is also durable.
   AThe product is affordable; Whereas, it is also durable.BThe product is affordable; Because, it is also durable.CThe product is affordable; So that, it is also durable.DThe product is affordable; moreover, it is also durable.
6. Q6 · English · Sentence Formation
   Arrange the following parts (P1-P3) to form a meaningful sentence:
   P1: The library remains P2: open until eight P3: in the evening
   Ain the evening open until eight The library remains.BThe library remains open until eight in the evening.Cin the evening The library remains open until eight.DThe library remains in the evening open until eight.
7. Q7 · English · English Language
   Select the most appropriate improvement for the underlined part: "Had I have known about the meeting, I would have attended it."
   AHad I knownBIf I have knownCHad I have knowDNo improvement required
8. Q8 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   'A raw deal' is____.
   Aan unripe statementBearly stages of an assignmentCunjust treatmentDundecided contract
9. Q9 · English · Ordering of Words
   Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "budget / on / discuss / Friday / The / will / the / committee"
   AThe discuss will budget Friday the on committee.BThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.Cwill discuss Friday on the budget The committee.Dbudget discuss will on Friday committee the The.
10. Q10 · English · Selecting Words
    Choose the word that best fits the context: She is known to be a hardworking and _____ student.
    AindustryBindustriousCindustrialistDindustrial