English Practice Set 339

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1. Q1 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: He was absent _____ the meeting yesterday.
   AfromBinCofDat
2. Q2 · English · Reading Comprehension
   Arjun is a farmer who grows wheat and vegetables on his small farm. He wakes up before sunrise to water his crops and check for pests. During the harvest season, his whole family joins him in the fields. Arjun says that farming teaches patience and hard work, values he wants to pass on to his children. Q: What does Arjun grow on his farm?
   AWheat and vegetablesBOnly riceCFruits onlyDFlowers
3. Q3 · English · Verbal Analogies
   Cobbler is related to Shoes in the same way as Carpenter is related to ____?
   ACutBMoneyCFurnitureDSmoke
4. Q4 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. The ball is in your court B. Bite off more than one can chew C. See eye to eye D. Sit on the fence Column B: 1. it is your decision now 2. to agree with someone 3. to avoid taking sides in a dispute 4. to take on more than one can manage
   AA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1BA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4CA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4DA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
5. Q5 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Fill in the blank: ______ Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
   ATheBACAnDNo article needed
6. Q6 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   ASun rises in the east every morning.BThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.CShe completed the project ahead of schedule.DThe team celebrated their victory with great enthusiasm.
7. Q7 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Any sort of unfair conduct is not tolerated in international sports tournaments as it can completely ruin an athlete’s career.
   Ahand in the mudBstraw in the eyeCred handedDfoul play
8. Q8 · English · Grammar — Articles & Determiners
   Select the appropriate word to fill the blank: This is _____ university I want to join.
   AanBtheC—Da
9. Q9 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Turn down".
   Ato rejectBto break into pieces, or to failCto leave a hotel after paying, or to investigateDto register at a hotel or airport
10. Q10 · English · Vocabulary
    Select the word most similar in meaning to 'OBSEQUIOUS':
    AServileBArrogantCIndifferentDRebellious