English Practice Set 716

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1. Q1 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "Scientists discovered a new in species the remote forest."
   A'discovered' and 'the'B'species' and 'remote'C'Scientists' and 'in'D'species' and 'in'
2. Q2 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Notorious'.
   AInfamousBReputableCHonouredDDistinguished
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
   AThe committee rejected to budget constraints the proposal due.Bthe proposal due The committee rejected to budget constraints.CThe committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.Dthe proposal due to budget constraints The committee rejected.
4. Q4 · English · Synonyms
   What is the meaning of the word "spendthrift" ?
   AA person who spends money recklesslyBA person who invests money wiselyCA person who saves moneyDA person who borrows money
5. Q5 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "A government by the people"
   AAristocracyBAutocracyCDemocracyDTheocracy
6. Q6 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Choose the idiom/phrase that means: "to ignore something deliberately"
   AKeep something at bayBLet sleeping dogs lieCTurn a blind eyeDCall it a day
7. Q7 · English · One Word Substitutes
   Select the one-word substitute for: "Study of the stars and celestial bodies"
   AAutographBAstronomyCAviaryDGullible
8. Q8 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Multiplexes and streaming platforms offered comforts these older halls simply could not match. 2. Many buildings require extensive structural repair before they can safely reopen to the public. 3. Vendors report that digital payments have reduced disputes over change and counterfeit notes. 4. Some have been converted into community libraries, while others now host local theatre troupes.
   AMultiplexes and streaming platforms offered comforts these older halls simply could not match.BMany buildings require extensive structural repair before they can safely reopen to the public.CVendors report that digital payments have reduced disputes over change and counterfeit notes.DSome have been converted into community libraries, while others now host local theatre troupes.
9. Q9 · English · Clauses & Sentence Types
   Identify the clause of the underlined part: The reason __why he took such a step__ is not obvious.
   ANoun clauseBPrincipal clauseCAdverb clauseDAdjective clause
10. Q10 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
    Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order. Inflation P. making it difficult for households Q . to manage daily expenses R. affects purchasing power S. and leads to increased cost of living,
    AQSPRBSRQPCPQRSDRSPQ