English Practice Set 71

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1. Q1 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Of the two candidates, she is the ___ qualified.
   AmostBveryCmuchDmore
2. Q2 · English · Reading Comprehension / Cloze Test
   Last week, he (23)___ his personal best timing.
   AachievedBachievesCachieveDachieving
3. Q3 · English · Sentence Formation
   Arrange the following parts (P1-P3) to form a meaningful sentence:
   P1: The committee rejected P2: the proposal due P3: to budget constraints
   Ato budget constraints The committee rejected the proposal due.Bthe proposal due to budget constraints The committee rejected.CThe committee rejected to budget constraints the proposal due.DThe committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Articles & Determiners
   Select the appropriate word to fill the blank: _____ European who has lived here for many years.
   AHe is aBan honestCHe is anDThe sun
5. Q5 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Reghu’s been trying to keep a lid on his emotions, but every now and then his anger erupts.
   Amake things difficult for someoneBeither take less care of your appearance or relax completely and enjoy yourselfCleave someone at a time when they need you to stay and help themDcontrol the level of something in order to stop it increasing
6. Q6 · English · Idioms & Phrases
   Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'Under the radar'
   AWithout being noticedBFlying an aircraftCVery famousDHighly visible
7. Q7 · English · Grammar — Articles & Determiners
   Select the appropriate word to fill the blank: _____ Himalayas separate India from China.
   ATheBACSomeDAn
8. Q8 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Synonyms): Column A: A. Illicit B. Squander C. Nostalgic D. Adamant Column B: 1. Inflexible 2. Wistful 3. Waste 4. Unlawful
   AA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1BA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2CA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2DA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
9. Q9 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "The board has approved the budget."
   AThe budget are approved by the board.BThe budget was being approved by the board.CThe budget had been approved by the board.DThe budget has been approved by the board.
10. Q10 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
    Change the voice: "The chef is preparing dinner for the guests."
    ADinner are prepared for the guests by the chef.BDinner is prepared for the guests by the chef.CDinner was being prepared for the guests by the chef.DDinner is being prepared for the guests by the chef.