English Practice Set 80

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1. Q1 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. He missed the train. 2. he woke up late.
   AHe missed the train because he woke up late.BHe missed the train Whereas he woke up late.CHe missed the train However he woke up late.DHe missed the train As soon as he woke up late.
2. Q2 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "Teachers play a vital role in shaping minds young."
   A'play' and 'vital'B'vital' and 'shaping'C'vital' and 'young'D'young' and 'minds'
3. Q3 · English · English Language and Comprehension
   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Condone
   ASolicitudeBPenaltyCPardonDSolace
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement & Fillers
   Select the correct improvement: 'He is enough intelligent to solve this.'
   Aintelligent enoughBenough intelligentCintelligently enoughDNo improvement
5. Q5 · English · Spotting Errors
   Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
   AThe airline cancelled several flights due to bad weather.BCitizens should be aware of their fundamental rights.CHe told me that he is coming the next day.DEmployees expect a fair increment this financial year.
6. Q6 · English · Synonyms
   The university team won the match in the end with a _______________ (cunning) move.
   AbrilliantBslickCrandomDquick
7. Q7 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "Study of maps" is:
   ACartographyBAcrophobiaCVolunteerDXenophobia
8. Q8 · English · Selecting Words
   Select the most appropriate word for the blank: The manager is a very _____ person, always polite to staff.
   AimpersonalBcredentialCsucceedingDrespectful
9. Q9 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Lasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment. 2. Some companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs. 3. Renewable energy contracts are also becoming a standard feature of new data centre projects. 4. Others are experimenting with submerging server units directly in seawater for passive cooling.
   ALasting success, they suggest, depends on treating grassroots sport as a long-term commitment.BSome companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs.CRenewable energy contracts are also becoming a standard feature of new data centre projects.DOthers are experimenting with submerging server units directly in seawater for passive cooling.
10. Q10 · English · Completing Statements
    Choose the option that best completes the statement: By the time the fire brigade arrived, _____
    Athe flames had already spread to the next building.Bthe flames will spread to the next building.Cthe brigade had already spread the flames.Dthe flames spread to the next building tomorrow.