English Practice Set 769

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1. Q1 · 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. This narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about grassroots sport. 2. International agencies have set an ambitious target to fully map the seabed within a decade. 3. Whether funding will keep pace with this ambition remains an open question. 4. This gap matters because the ocean floor shapes currents, climate, and marine ecosystems.
   AThis narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about grassroots sport.BInternational agencies have set an ambitious target to fully map the seabed within a decade.CWhether funding will keep pace with this ambition remains an open question.DThis gap matters because the ocean floor shapes currents, climate, and marine ecosystems.
2. Q2 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Still, supporters argue that saving these spaces preserves a piece of local memory. 2. Some have been converted into community libraries, while others now host local theatre troupes. 3. These adaptive reuse projects are often funded by nostalgic former patrons rather than the state. 4. Sealed batteries and proprietary screws are becoming common even in low-cost electronics.
   AStill, supporters argue that saving these spaces preserves a piece of local memory.BSome have been converted into community libraries, while others now host local theatre troupes.CThese adaptive reuse projects are often funded by nostalgic former patrons rather than the state.DSealed batteries and proprietary screws are becoming common even in low-cost electronics.
3. Q3 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful sentence P: into usable electrical power Q: Converting solar energy R: requires efficient storage systems S: in cloudy regions
   AQPRSBSPRQCQSRPDRQSP
4. Q4 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Tick the verb form of the following : I ate my food.
   APast PerfectBPast SimpleCPast ContinuousDPresent Simple
5. Q5 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. In hot water B. Throw in the towel C. In the same boat D. Keep something at bay Column B: 1. to prevent something from approaching 2. to give up 3. in the same difficult situation as someone else 4. in trouble
   AA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1BA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1CA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1DA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
6. Q6 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: They are married _____ ten years now.
   Areached the stationBfor ten yearsCsinceDsaw
7. Q7 · English · English Language
   Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
   ARecieveBAchieveCBelieveDGrieve
8. Q8 · English · English Language
   Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'He was absent ___ school yesterday.'
   AfromBinCatDof
9. Q9 · English · Ordering of Words
   Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "rejected / committee / The / proposal / due / constraints / the / to / budget"
   Athe rejected committee proposal budget The constraints to due.Bconstraints The the to due rejected committee budget proposal.CThe committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.Dbudget the The committee constraints proposal due rejected to.
10. Q10 · English · Change of Speech (Direct/Indirect)
    Change into indirect speech: She said, "May you live long!"
    AShe wished that he had live long.BMay you live long!Che wished that he were live long.DShe wished that he might live long.