English Practice Set 418

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1. Q1 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe council approved the construction of a new hospital.BThe government launched a scheme to support small businesses.CI am understanding the concept very clearly now.DHe always arrives at the office before nine o'clock.
2. Q2 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Gregarious'.
   AWaywardBOutgoingCDisciplinedDDisorderly
3. Q3 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   The small brook began to purl as it flowed over the smooth stones.
   AThe pattern required her to knit one, purl oneBThe jeweler appraised the flawless purl at a high valueCA single purl of sweat trickled down his browDThe queen admired the purl of her garden fountain
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Select the option that can substitute/replace the bracketed word correctly and complete the sentence. He (seek) for the wallet in his pocket.
   ASoughtBHad seekingCAre seekingDSeeking
5. Q5 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "One who is easily deceived" is:
   AInimitableBInvisibleCIllegibleDGullible
6. Q6 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Wax B. Notorious C. Joyful D. Fierce Column B: 1. Wane 2. Reputable 3. Sorrowful 4. Gentle
   AA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4BA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2CA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4DA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
7. Q7 · English · Completing Statements
   Choose the option that best completes the statement: Unless you submit the form by Friday, _____
   Ayour application will not be considered.Byour application was considered.Cyour application considers itself.Dyou have submitted the form.
8. Q8 · 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. Today, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances. 2. Citizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space. 3. A truly effective policy must combine strict zoning laws with long-term community involvement. 4. Only then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect.
   AToday, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances.BCitizen groups have also started rooftop gardening drives to reclaim some green space.CA truly effective policy must combine strict zoning laws with long-term community involvement.DOnly then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect.
9. Q9 · English · Vocabulary
   Fill in the blank with the correct idiom: "You should ___ when reading claims made in online advertisements."
   Atake it with a pinch of saltBbreak the iceCbite the bulletDjump on the bandwagon
10. Q10 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
    Change into indirect speech: The child asked, "Can I go outside to play?"
    ACan I go outside to play?BThe child asked if he could go outside to play.CThe child asked if she should go outside to play.DThe child asked if he were go outside to play.