English Practice Set 408

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1. Q1 · English · English Language
   Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The teacher **explained the students** the rules.
   Aexplained to the studentsBexplained the students aboutCexplained the rules to the studentsDexplained rules the students
2. Q2 · English · Ordering of Words
   Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "council / construction / a / new / approved / The / hospital / of / the"
   Aof approved construction the hospital council The new a.Bof construction a new the The hospital council approved.Chospital The a approved construction new council the of.DThe council approved the construction of a new hospital.
3. Q3 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Three of the four sentences below belong together in theme/context. Choose the one that does NOT belong: 1. Citizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space. 2. A decade ago, talking to a device to get information seemed like pure fiction. 3. Experts warn that without sustained effort, the benefits of these measures will remain marginal. 4. Most Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.
   ACitizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.BA decade ago, talking to a device to get information seemed like pure fiction.CExperts warn that without sustained effort, the benefits of these measures will remain marginal.DMost Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Nouns/Pronouns/Adjectives/Adverbs
   Choose the correct form to fill the blank: Each of the members _____ a vote.
   AhaveBhasCwere havingDhaving
5. Q5 · English · Verbal Analogies
   Word is related to Sentence in the same way as Brick is related to ____?
   ABirdsBShoesCFearDWall
6. Q6 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: _____ that movie last week with my friends.
   AI have seenBunderstandCsawDhad already left
7. Q7 · English · English Comprehension
   Arrange the following sentences (P), (Q), (R), (S) in the correct logical order to form a meaningful paragraph. P. As a result, the crime rate in the area dropped significantly. Q. The local police started a new community outreach programme last year. R. This encouraged more citizens to report suspicious activities. S. The programme aimed to build trust between the police and residents.
   AQSRPBQRSPCSQRPDQSPR
8. Q8 · English · Basics of English Language
   Identify the subject in the sentence: "The dancers performed a graceful routine."
   AHeavy rainBperformed a graceful routine.CThe dancersDflooded the streets last night.
9. Q9 · English · English Language
   Choose the correct word: 'He apologised ____ being late.'
   AforBofCaboutDto
10. Q10 · English · Fill in the Blanks
    Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The new policy has been _____ criticised by opposition parties.
    AseverelyBpunitiveCpopularDcourteous