English Practice Set 957

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1. Q1 · English · Idioms and Phrases
   Keep someone at arm's length
   ATo ruin someone's plansBTo avoid becoming too close or friendly with someoneCAngry about somethingDHaving energy again after being tired
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. Even so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains. 2. Some companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs. 3. Data centres that power this invisible infrastructure now account for a significant share of global electricity use. 4. Researchers link chronic noise exposure to elevated stress hormones and disturbed sleep.
   AEven so, rising global demand for data storage threatens to outpace these efficiency gains.BSome companies have begun building data centres in naturally cold climates to cut cooling costs.CData centres that power this invisible infrastructure now account for a significant share of global electricity use.DResearchers link chronic noise exposure to elevated stress hormones and disturbed sleep.
3. Q3 · English · Change of Voice (Active/Passive)
   Change the voice: "Did the mechanic repair the car?"
   Ahad been the car repaired by the mechanic?Bwere being the car repaired by the mechanic?Cwas being the car repaired by the mechanic?DWas the car repaired by the mechanic?
4. Q4 · English · Sentence Improvement / Correction
   Improve the underlined part of the sentence. If no improvement is needed, select the underlined part itself. __If it will rain__ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
   AIf it rainsBIf it will rainCfor ten yearsDsaw
5. Q5 · English · Word Swap / Word Rearrangement
   Which pair of words should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct? "Citizens should be aware of fundamental their rights."
   A'aware' and 'of'B'be' and 'aware'C'Citizens' and 'aware'D'their' and 'fundamental'
6. Q6 · English · Grammar — Tenses & Verb Forms
   Fill in the blank with the correct tense/verb form: _____ the truth all along.
   AShe was knowingBknewChad already startedDIf I were you,
7. Q7 · English · Synonyms
   Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning as 'Yield'.
   ADefyBPersistCConcedeDResist
8. Q8 · English · English Language
   Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'ANCIENT'.
   AModernBOldCHistoricDAged
9. Q9 · English · Match the Columns
   Match Column A with Column B (Idioms and Phrases): Column A: A. The ball is in your court B. Burn the midnight oil C. Spill the beans D. Bend over backwards Column B: 1. to reveal secret information 2. to work late into the night 3. it is your decision now 4. to try very hard to help someone
   AA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4BA-2, B-3, C-4, D-1CA-4, B-1, C-2, D-3DA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
10. Q10 · English · One Word Substitutes
    Choose the word that means the same as the phrase: "A government by the few, especially a privileged group"
    ATheocracyBDemocracyCOligarchyDAristocracy