English Practice Set 455

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1. Q1 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (One Word Substitutes): Column A: A. Study of the stars and celestial bodies B. Study of coins C. A government by the people D. Study of birds Column B: 1. Numismatics 2. Astronomy 3. Democracy 4. Ornithology
   AA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1BA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4CA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2DA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
2. Q2 · English · Antonyms
   Select the antonym of 'Zealous'.
   AArdentBEnthusiasticCLackadaisicalDPassionate
3. Q3 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   1. Forest ecosystems act as natural regulators by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and supporting diverse forms of life. 2. However, rapid deforestation caused by urban expansion, logging, and agriculture has severely disrupted these ecological balances. 3. This degradation not only accelerates climate change but also threatens countless species with extinction. 4. Protecting and restoring forests through sustainable practices is therefore essential to preserve biodiversity and maintain global climate stability.
   A1, 3, 2, 4B2, 1, 3, 4C1, 2, 3, 4D2, 3, 1, 4
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Fill in the blank with the correct tense/verb form: They are married _____ ten years now.
   Afor ten yearsBstartedCsinceDreached the station
5. Q5 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the correct antonym of the word 'Guilty'.
   AInnocentBBlamedCResponsibleDConvicted
6. Q6 · English · English Language
   Rearrange sentences A-E to form a coherent paragraph. A. The scheme also mandates that at least half the beneficiaries be women. B. The state government recently announced a new skill-development scheme for rural youth. C. Training centres will be set up in each district within six months. D. Officials say the initiative aims to reduce migration to cities for employment. E. Under the plan, over one lakh candidates will receive free vocational training.
   ABEACDBBEADCCBAECDDBEDAC
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Fill in the blank so the subject and verb agree: Either the manager or the employees _____ for this error in the report.
   Ais responsibleBis thatCwas givenDare responsible
8. Q8 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   Change into indirect speech: She said, "I am reading a novel."
   AShe said that she might reading a novel.BShe said that she was reading a novel.CShe said that she had reading a novel.DShe said that she could reading a novel.
9. Q9 · English · Ordering of Words
   Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "the / in / species / new / remote / Scientists / discovered / a / forest"
   Athe new remote in discovered Scientists forest a species.Bthe species forest remote Scientists a discovered in new.Cforest a the Scientists new remote discovered species in.DScientists discovered a new species in the remote forest.
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Nouns/Pronouns/Adjectives/Adverbs
    Select the grammatically correct option: Everyone _____ their own opinion on the matter.
    AhasBhadChavingDhave