English Practice Set 870

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1. Q1 · English · Cloze Test
   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: "Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to _____ these efficiency gains."
   AproprietaryBmarginalCinclusionDoutpace
2. Q2 · English · Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement
   Select the option with correct subject-verb agreement: The news about the layoffs _____ everyone in the office.
   Ahas shockedBhave arrestedChave shockedDare taught
3. Q3 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word. The questionnaire appeared to be misrably designed.
   AdesignedBquestionnaireCmisrablyDappeared
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. __I am knowing__ the answer to this question.
   Ahas been workingBknowCI am knowingDhas had
5. Q5 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
   Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The roads were blocked. 2. we took a different route.
   AThe roads were blocked; However, we took a different route.BThe roads were blocked; Although, we took a different route.CThe roads were blocked; therefore, we took a different route.DThe roads were blocked; Nevertheless, we took a different route.
6. Q6 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Nurture'.
   AAbandonBRearCStifleDNeglect
7. Q7 · English · Selecting Words
   Select the most appropriate word for the blank: The patient needs _____ treatment for his condition.
   AeligibleBcontinuousCindustrialDcontinuity
8. Q8 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Synonyms): Column A: A. Reticent B. Bolster C. Jeopardize D. Ambiguous Column B: 1. Vague 2. Support 3. Endanger 4. Reserved
   AA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1BA-4, B-2, C-3, D-1CA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3DA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
9. Q9 · English · Grammar (Core Section)
   ___ we begin the meeting now?
   AShallBMustCWouldDMight
10. Q10 · English · One Word Substitutes
    One word for "One who eats only meat" is:
    AStoicBCarnivoreCNyctophobiaDGraphology