English Practice Set 639

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1. Q1 · English · Verbal Analogies
   Coward is related to Fear in the same way as Optimist is related to ____?
   AHopeBPatientCNestDInsects
2. Q2 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. The authorities ________ the unregistered companies.
   AseizeBseesCseasDcease
3. Q3 · 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; As soon as, it failed to deliver results.CThe plan looked promising; however, it failed to deliver results.DThe plan looked promising; While, it failed to deliver results.
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   The chief guest concluded his speech as he requested to stop by the organisers.
   Ano substitutionBhe was requestedChe is requestedDhe will be requested
5. Q5 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The scientist’s findings were later _____ by independent researchers.
   AfabricatedBignoredCridiculedDcorroborated
6. Q6 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Ancient B. Zealous C. Intransigent D. Keen Column B: 1. Apathetic 2. Accommodating 3. Uninterested 4. Modern
   AA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3BA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1CA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1DA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
7. Q7 · English · Selecting Words
   Select the most appropriate word for the blank: He gave a _____ explanation that made perfect sense.
   AcandorBcandidateCsensibleDsensitive
8. Q8 · English · Vocabulary
   Choose the one word for: "One who loves mankind"
   APhilanthropistBMisanthropeCEgoistDHedonist
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AWhen I reached the station, the train already left for its destination.BTeachers play a vital role in shaping young minds.CInvestors are cautious amid the current market volatility.DThe committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.
10. Q10 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
    Change into indirect speech: She asked him, "Did you complete the assignment?"
    Ahe asked him if he was completed the assignment.BShe asked him if he had completed the assignment.CShe asked him if he were completed the assignment.DShe asked him if he could completed the assignment.