English Practice Set 857

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1. Q1 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Eloquent'.
   APersuasiveBStammeringCTongue-tiedDInarticulate
2. Q2 · 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. Until then, voice interfaces will remain powerful but imperfect tools. 2. For many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one. 3. Today, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances. 4. For generations, the school day has followed the same rigid, subject-by-subject timetable.
   AUntil then, voice interfaces will remain powerful but imperfect tools.BFor many first-time internet users, speaking a query is far easier than typing one.CToday, voice assistants quietly handle everything from setting reminders to controlling home appliances.DFor generations, the school day has followed the same rigid, subject-by-subject timetable.
3. Q3 · English · One Word Substitutes
   One word for "One who hates mankind" is:
   AMisanthropeBBibliophileCImmigrantDIntestate
4. Q4 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "The clerk had completed the form before noon."
   AThe form was being completed by the clerk before noon.BThe form have been completed by the clerk before noon.CThe form had been completed by the clerk before noon.DThe form are being completed by the clerk before noon.
5. Q5 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   __My eldest son was a scholar__. In the sentence __My eldest son__ is :
   ASubjectBObjectCPredicatorDComplement
6. Q6 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Most Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades. 2. Experts warn that without sustained effort, the benefits of these measures will remain marginal. 3. Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains. 4. Only then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect.
   AMost Indian cities have seen their green cover shrink sharply over the last three decades.BExperts warn that without sustained effort, the benefits of these measures will remain marginal.CEven so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.DOnly then can cities hope to reverse decades of environmental neglect.
7. Q7 · English · Para Jumbles (Ordering of Sentences)
   1. Such events cause widespread destruction and displacement. 2. Global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather. 3. Communities must develop better preparedness and resilience strategies. 4. Examples include more powerful hurricanes and prolonged droughts.
   A2 - 4 - 1 - 3B1 - 2 - 4 - 3C4 - 2 - 1 - 3D2 - 1 - 4 - 3
8. Q8 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "The bridge new will reduce travel time significantly."
   A'The' and 'bridge'B'new' and 'bridge'C'will' and 'travel'D'reduce' and 'travel'
9. Q9 · English · English Language
   The two companies decided to ___ forces to develop a joint bidding strategy for the upcoming infrastructure project.
   AjoinBcombineCmergeDpool
10. Q10 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
    Fill in the blank with the correct tense/verb form: _____ the answer to this question.
    Ahas been workingBknowCI am knowingDstarted