English Practice Set 793

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1. Q1 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. For many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one. 2. A single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years. 3. In many countries, a strong medal haul rests on decades of steady infrastructure investment. 4. Lasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment.
   AFor many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.BA single successful Games can prompt a temporary funding boost that fades within years.CIn many countries, a strong medal haul rests on decades of steady infrastructure investment.DLasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment.
2. Q2 · English · Fill in the Blanks
   Prithvi theatre is _____ theatre in Mumbai.
   AoldBthe oldestColderDelder
3. Q3 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical sequence to form a meaningful paragraph? (1) Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid in South Africa. (2) He believed in equality and justice for all people. (3) He spent many years in prison for his beliefs. (4) Later, he became the first black President of South Africa and inspired the world.
   A1 – 2 – 3 – 4B2 – 1 – 4 – 3C1 – 3 – 2 – 4D3 – 1 – 2 – 4
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. She is capable __to handle__ this responsibility alone.
   Acapable of handlingBfor five yearsCto handleDat the station
5. Q5 · English · Sentence Formation
   Arrange the following parts (P1-P3) to form a meaningful sentence:
   P1: The airline cancelled P2: several flights due P3: to bad weather
   Aseveral flights due to bad weather The airline cancelled.BThe airline cancelled several flights due to bad weather.Cto bad weather The airline cancelled several flights due.DThe airline cancelled to bad weather several flights due.
6. Q6 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Select the appropriate verb form to fill the blank: _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
   AwereBhave been livingCIf it will rainDIf it rains
7. Q7 · English · English Language
   Select the word most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'.
   ALazyBCarelessCHardworkingDCareful
8. Q8 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   "To take the bull by horns" means
   AFace a difficulty with less confidenceBRun away from difficultyCPull the bull's hornsDFace a difficulty boldly
9. Q9 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. On the ball B. Read between the lines C. Add fuel to the fire D. Sit on the fence Column B: 1. to avoid taking sides in a dispute 2. to understand a hidden meaning 3. to make a bad situation worse 4. alert and competent
   AA-1, B-4, C-3, D-2BA-4, B-1, C-3, D-2CA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4DA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
10. Q10 · English · Ordering of Words
    Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "discuss / the / The / on / will / budget / Friday / committee"
    Awill budget The Friday the committee discuss on.BThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.CThe budget the discuss on Friday committee will.DThe committee discuss on budget Friday will the.