English Practice Set 386

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1. Q1 · English · Synonyms
   Select the option that is a synonym of 'Profligate'.
   AImprovidentBExcessiveCUnrestrainedDLavish
2. Q2 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Patriotism, like so many objects of this imperfect world, is a ______ web of good & evil.
   AtangledBentangledCcomplicatedDintricate
3. Q3 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   Select the most appropriate homonym. The king sat on a throne.
   ACrownBChairCRuleDSword
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   This compartment is reserved for military person.
   Amilitary personalBmilitary personalityCmilitary membersDmilitary personnel
5. Q5 · English · Sentence Formation
   Arrange the following parts (P1-P3) to form a meaningful sentence:
   P1: The manager reviewed P2: the quarterly report P3: carefully
   AThe manager reviewed the quarterly report carefully.BThe manager reviewed carefully the quarterly report.Ccarefully The manager reviewed the quarterly report.Dthe quarterly report The manager reviewed carefully.
6. Q6 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "Study of handwriting"
   AGraphologyBAstronomyCPhysiologyDOrnithology
7. Q7 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Phrasal Verbs): Column A: A. Work out B. Bring up C. Look forward to D. Rule out Column B: 1. to eliminate as a possibility 2. to exercise, or to find a solution 3. to feel excited about something in the future 4. to raise a child, or to mention a topic
   AA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1BA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3CA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3DA-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
8. Q8 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   What is the meaning of the idiom/phrase: "On the ball"?
   Ato avoid saying something directlyBalert and competentCas part of one's experienceDto give up
9. Q9 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the one word for: "One who works tirelessly without rest"
   AIdlerBLoaferCWorkaholicDLaggard
10. Q10 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
    Change into indirect speech: The child asked, "Can I go outside to play?"
    AThe child asked if he could go outside to play.BThe child asked if she were go outside to play.CThe child asked if she should go outside to play.DThe child asked if he was go outside to play.