English Practice Set 425

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1. Q1 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   He asked me, "Have you finished reading the newspaper"? (Indirect)
   AHe asked me if had I finished reading the newspaper.BHe asked me if I had finished reading the newspaper.CHe asked me if I would finish reading the newspaper.DHe asked me if I would be finishing reding the newspaper.
2. Q2 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. Each of the students __have submitted__ their assignments before the deadline.
   Aare responsibleBhave submittedCsings beautifullyDhas submitted
3. Q3 · English · Synonyms
   Select the word most SIMILAR in meaning to the given word. Assist
   AHelpBHinderCObstructDOppose
4. Q4 · English · Sentence-based Vocabulary Usage
   In which of the following sentences is 'Farther' used correctly?
   AWe need farther information before deciding.BThe next petrol station is five kilometres farther.CThe discussion required farther clarification.DHe explained the matter in farther detail.
5. Q5 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Phrasal Verbs): Column A: A. Turn down B. Bring up C. Do away with D. Look after Column B: 1. to raise a child, or to mention a topic 2. to abolish or discard 3. to reject 4. to take care of
   AA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4BA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3CA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1DA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
6. Q6 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "Hit the nail on the head"
   ATo make a mistakeBTo avoid the topicCTo describe exactly what is causing a situationDTo hurt someone
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: He apologized _____ his mistake.
   AaboutBonCwithDfor
8. Q8 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Select the one-word substitute for: "Fear of enclosed spaces"
   ANyctophobiaBXenophobiaCHydrophobiaDClaustrophobia
9. Q9 · 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.BCan I go outside to play?CThe child asked if she was go outside to play.DThe child asked if he was go outside to play.
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Prepositions
    Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: She was satisfied _____ the explanation.
    AwithBbyCforDof