English Practice Set 931

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1. Q1 · English · Odd Sentence / Theme-based Questions
   Identify the sentence that does not fit with the other three: 1. Cooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense. 2. Data centres that power this invisible infrastructure now account for a significant share of global electricity use. 3. Noise pollution, by contrast, receives comparatively little policy attention. 4. Others are experimenting with submerging server units directly in seawater for passive cooling.
   ACooling these facilities, which run hot around the clock, is often the largest single energy expense.BData centres that power this invisible infrastructure now account for a significant share of global electricity use.CNoise pollution, by contrast, receives comparatively little policy attention.DOthers are experimenting with submerging server units directly in seawater for passive cooling.
2. Q2 · English · One Word Substitutes
   What is the meaning of the word 'mercenary'?
   AThe motive to earn moneyBAn office without payCA business of machineryDAll of these
3. Q3 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: I wish I _____ taller.
   AwereBknowCwas comingDam
4. Q4 · 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. This dual reliance reflects a transition that is well underway but not yet complete. 3. Some also say it has made it easier to access small business loans. 4. However, voice systems still struggle with regional accents and mixed-language speech.
   AYet many vendors still keep a cash box as a backup during network outages.BThis dual reliance reflects a transition that is well underway but not yet complete.CSome also say it has made it easier to access small business loans.DHowever, voice systems still struggle with regional accents and mixed-language speech.
5. Q5 · English · Spellings / Misspelt Words
   Choose the correctly spelt word from the options below.
   AMiscelllaneousBMiscellaneousCMiscellaneoousDMiscellanious
6. Q6 · English · English Language
   Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word. The contractor was accused of *duplicity* in his dealings with the villagers.
   AgenerosityBhesitationCwearinessDdouble-dealing
7. Q7 · English · Ordering of Words
   Rearrange the jumbled words to form a meaningful sentence: "committee / on / the / discuss / will / The / budget / Friday"
   Adiscuss will Friday on budget The committee the.Bon The will committee the budget discuss Friday.Con the budget Friday discuss The will committee.DThe committee will discuss the budget on Friday.
8. Q8 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence: _____ hard, you cannot succeed.
   AunderstandBUnless you workCUnless you will workDsaw
9. Q9 · English · English Comprehension
   Select the word most opposite in meaning to the word 'GENEROUS'.
   AKindBStingyCWealthyDPolite
10. Q10 · English · Connectors / Sentence Joining
    Combine the two sentences using the most appropriate connector: 1. The product is affordable. 2. it is also durable.
    AThe product is affordable; Because, it is also durable.BThe product is affordable; moreover, it is also durable.CThe product is affordable; Although, it is also durable.DThe product is affordable; Nevertheless, it is also durable.