English Practice Set 56

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1. Q1 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "reduce new bridge will The travel time significantly."
   A'bridge' and 'will'B'The' and 'reduce'C'travel' and 'significantly'D'new' and 'bridge'
2. Q2 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "Fear of water"
   AStoicBInevitableCHydrophobiaDBibliophile
3. Q3 · English · English Language and Comprehension
   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank. Dhara _______ the way to Mumbai. [lost]
   ApavedBsleptCfoundDhelped
4. Q4 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   The correct spelling is
   AEflorescenceBEfflorascenceCEfflorescenceDEfflerescence
5. Q5 · English · Synonyms
   Select the option that is a synonym of 'Brevity'.
   AWordinessBRedundancyCTersenessDProlixity
6. Q6 · 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. Studies show that urban trees can lower local temperatures by nearly three degrees Celsius. 2. Whether such measures can keep pace with changing product design remains to be seen. 3. A few state governments have begun exploring policies to protect independent repair shops. 4. Right-to-repair advocates argue this trend quietly undermines a traditionally strong repair culture.
   AStudies show that urban trees can lower local temperatures by nearly three degrees Celsius.BWhether such measures can keep pace with changing product design remains to be seen.CA few state governments have begun exploring policies to protect independent repair shops.DRight-to-repair advocates argue this trend quietly undermines a traditionally strong repair culture.
7. Q7 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The plan looked promising. 2. it failed to deliver results.
   AThe plan looked promising; Moreover, it failed to deliver results.BThe plan looked promising; Provided that, it failed to deliver results.CThe plan looked promising; however, it failed to deliver results.DThe plan looked promising; Since, it failed to deliver results.
8. Q8 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Select the one-word substitute for: "A short poem lamenting a death"
   AAcrophobiaBAstronomyCEmigrantDElegy
9. Q9 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Over time, this can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. 2. This has made voice technology an unexpected bridge for digital inclusion in rural areas. 3. Developers argue that solving this challenge could unlock the next wave of adoption. 4. For many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.
   AOver time, this can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.BThis has made voice technology an unexpected bridge for digital inclusion in rural areas.CDevelopers argue that solving this challenge could unlock the next wave of adoption.DFor many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.
10. Q10 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
    Fill in the blank: He behaves ___ he were the boss.
    Aas ifBbecauseCalthoughDunless