English Practice Set 69

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1. Q1 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Sealed batteries and _____ screws are becoming common even in low-cost electronics."
   AadaptiveBunexpectedCproprietaryDoutpace
2. Q2 · English · Selecting Words
   Select the most appropriate word for the blank: It was a _____ effort even though the team lost.
   AcreditableBcredulousChistoricDconsiderable
3. Q3 · English · One Word Substitution
   Select the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain.'
   AStoicBCynicCAsceticDPessimist
4. Q4 · English · Verbal Analogies
   Thermometer is related to Temperature in the same way as Barometer is related to ____?
   ALionBHerbivoreCFurnitureDPressure
5. Q5 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   The sailors struggled as fierce winds began to buffet the ship from all sides.
   AThe storm continued to buffet the vessel through the nightBThe hotel offered an elaborate buffet featuring dishes from several regionsCThe travellers watched the hail buffet the old wooden cabinDThe strong waves would buffet the smaller boats near the shore
6. Q6 · English · Reading Comprehension
   Rohan is passionate about cricket and practises every evening at the local ground. He dreams of representing his state in a national tournament one day. His coach says that Rohan's dedication and discipline set him apart from other players. Rohan believes that consistent practice is the key to success in sports. Q: What does Rohan's coach say sets him apart?
   AHis dedication and disciplineBHis heightCHis luckDHis friends
7. Q7 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. Neither of the two candidates __were selected__ for the post this year.
   Ahas submittedBwas selectedCEach studentDwere selected
8. Q8 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Choose the option that best completes the sentence: The economy showed signs of _____ after months of decline.
   AthoughtfulBconcreteCfragilityDrecovery
9. Q9 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.BThe company plans to expand its operations next year.CVolunteers distributed food to the flood-affected families.DSun rises in the east every morning.
10. Q10 · English · Match the Columns
    Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Impervious B. Rigid C. Lucid D. Obedient Column B: 1. Confusing 2. Defiant 3. Flexible 4. Susceptible
    AA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3BA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4CA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4DA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2