English Practice Set 599

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1. Q1 · English · Synonyms
   Select the option that is a synonym of 'Genuine'.
   ASpuriousBLegitimateCFraudulentDFake
2. Q2 · English · Spotting Errors
   The central bank's decision not only aimed to curve inflation (1)/ but also intended to stimulate economic growth, (2)/ a dual objective that proved challenging (3)/ to balance effectively. (4)
   A(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)
3. Q3 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "One who is easily deceived"
   AAutographBBibliographyCGullibleDInvisible
4. Q4 · English · Miscellaneous English Topics
   Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: He trained daily ___ he could compete at the highest level.
   AalthoughBbecauseCso thatDunless
5. Q5 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. Out of the blue B. Give someone the benefit of the doubt C. It's raining cats and dogs D. Under one's belt Column B: 1. it is raining very heavily 2. to trust what someone says without proof 3. unexpectedly 4. as part of one's experience
   AA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3BA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1CA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3DA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
6. Q6 · English · English / Hindi Language
   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. She didn't want to upset anyone at work, so she carefully navigated the office politics.
   Ascratch anyone's headsBbite the bulletCstep on anyone's toesDsteal the show
7. Q7 · 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. A single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years. 2. Still, supporters argue that saving these spaces preserves a piece of local memory. 3. In many countries, a strong medal haul rests on decades of steady infrastructure investment. 4. Small towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes.
   AA single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years.BStill, supporters argue that saving these spaces preserves a piece of local memory.CIn many countries, a strong medal haul rests on decades of steady infrastructure investment.DSmall towns with well-maintained training facilities often produce disproportionate numbers of athletes.
8. Q8 · English · Phrasal Verbs
   Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb "Stick to".
   Ato continue doing or using somethingBto interrupt or disconnectCto investigateDto submit
9. Q9 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
   Change into indirect speech: She said, "What a beautiful painting this is!"
   AShe exclaimed with joy that that was a very beautiful painting.Bhe exclaimed with joy that that might a very beautiful painting.Che exclaimed with joy that that should a very beautiful painting.Dhe exclaimed with joy that that could a very beautiful painting.
10. Q10 · English · Cloze Test
    Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Enforcement of these rules, however, remains _____ at best."
    AinconsistentBholdoutsCinvisibleDproprietary