English Practice Set 77

Pick an answer for each question below, then press Submit. The 8-minute timer starts when you choose your first answer. Tap a chosen option again to clear it. Solutions and your percentile unlock after you submit.

1. Q1 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "This narrow focus, however, overlooks a much larger story about _____ sport."
   AinclusionBgrassrootsCchronicDinconsistent
2. Q2 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "That which cannot be imitated" is:
   AInimitableBGullibleCIllegibleDBibliography
3. Q3 · English · Homonyms / Confusing Word Pairs
   Select the most appropriate homonym. He could not bank on unreliable friends.
   ADepositBBorrowCRelyDDismiss
4. Q4 · English · Synonyms & Antonyms
   Select the word most SIMILAR in meaning to the given word. Elated
   AOverjoyedBDepressedCIndifferentDAnnoyed
5. Q5 · 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. Yet many vendors still keep a cash box as a backup during network outages. 2. Humans have mapped the surface of the Moon in far greater detail than our own ocean floor. 3. This dual reliance reflects a transition that is well underway but not yet complete. 4. Some also say it has made it easier to access small business loans.
   AYet many vendors still keep a cash box as a backup during network outages.BHumans have mapped the surface of the Moon in far greater detail than our own ocean floor.CThis dual reliance reflects a transition that is well underway but not yet complete.DSome also say it has made it easier to access small business loans.
6. Q6 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. Each of the boys __were given__ a prize for their performance.
   Ahave arrestedBhas submittedCwas givenDwere given
7. Q7 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Antonyms): Column A: A. Prudent B. Ancient C. Modest D. Candid Column B: 1. Evasive 2. Boastful 3. Modern 4. Reckless
   AA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1BA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1CA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4DA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
8. Q8 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   "Fees __will not be received__ after 3 p.m." The underlined expression is :
   APassive sentenceBModal passiveCPhrasal verbDIntransitive verb
9. Q9 · English · Vocabulary
   Fill in the blank with the correct idiom: "His constant lateness was ___ ; she finally decided to end the partnership."
   Aa piece of cakeBthe last strawCa storm in a teacupDback to square one
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
    Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: Neither of the two candidates _____ for the post this year.
    AEach studentBwas selectedCwere selectedDhas decided