ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 13

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Q320

Question: Identify the error in the following sentence and select the option with the correct use of the phrasal verb. The police inspector was trying to give out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident. Options:

  1. The police inspector was trying to sign up the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
  2. The police inspector was trying to rush out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
  3. The police inspector was trying to sort out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.
  4. The police inspector was trying to lighten up the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident.

Answer: 3. The police inspector was trying to sort out the contradicting stories in the scene of the accident. Explanation: “Sort out” is the correct phrasal verb to use when trying to resolve or clarify conflicting information.

Q321

Question: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The soldiers / were selected / on the section / of ‘gallantry of spirits’. Options:

  1. were selected
  2. The soldiers
  3. on the section
  4. of ‘gallantry of spirits’.

Answer: 3. on the section Explanation: The correct preposition should be “for” instead of “on” when referring to selection based on a specific criterion.

Q322

Question: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Innocent Options:

  1. Guilty
  2. Mischievous
  3. Unfair
  4. Righteous

Answer: 1. Guilty Explanation: The antonym of “innocent” is “guilty,” which means having committed a crime or offense.

Q323

Question: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. A few months after Conrads death, the nobles met at Aix-la-Chapelle and elected Henry to be their king. At this time, it was the (1)________ in Europe to hunt various birds, such as the wild duck and partridge, with falcons. The falcons were long-winged birds of prey, (2)________ hawks. They were trained to (3)________ on their masters wrist and wait patiently until they were told to fly. Then they would swiftly (4) ________ at their prey and bear it to the ground. Henry was very fond of falconry and hence was known as Henry the Fowler, or Falconer. As soon as the other dukes had elected him king, a messenger was sent to Saxony to (5)________ him of the honour done for him. After a search of some days, he was at last found, far up in the Hartz Mountains, hunting with his falcons. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5. Options:

  1. inform
  2. nullify
  3. communicate
  4. convey

Answer: 1. inform Explanation: “Inform” is the most appropriate verb to use when notifying someone of an event or honor.

Q324

Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. He hasn’t _______ any attention to my miserable state. Options:

  1. made
  2. had
  3. gave
  4. paid

Answer: 4. paid Explanation: “Paid” is the correct verb to use in the context of giving attention to something.

Q325

Question: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The boy watched a sci-fi movie in the lieu of playing in the game zone. Options:

  1. in lieu of play
  2. in lieu off playing
  3. in lieu of playing
  4. on lieu of playing

Answer: 3. in lieu of playing Explanation: “In lieu of playing” is the correct phrase to indicate an alternative to playing in the game zone.

Q326

Question: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4. Options:

  1. skipping
  2. grabbing
  3. building
  4. turning

Answer: 2. grabbing Explanation: “Grabbing” is the most appropriate word to describe the action of quickly taking or seizing something, in this case, junk food.

Q327

Question: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. In this cold weather, / there’s nothing / like good / cup of coffee. Options:

  1. In this cold weather
  2. like good
  3. cup of coffee
  4. there’s nothing

Answer: 3. cup of coffee Explanation: The correct phrase should be “a cup of coffee” to include the necessary article.

Q328

Question: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Teachers 1_________ given continuous opportunities for self-improvement and to learn the latest innovations and advances in their professions. Each teacher 2_________expected to participate in at least 50 hours of CPD opportunities every year for their own professional development, driven 3_________ their own interests. CPD opportunities will, in particular, 4_________cover the latest pedagogies regarding foundational literacy and numeracy, formative and adaptive assessment of learning outcomes, competency-based learning and related pedagogies, 5_________ experiential learning, arts-integrated, sports-integrated and storytelling-based approaches, etc. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Options:

  1. by
  2. from
  3. at
  4. for

Answer: 4. for Explanation: “For” is the correct preposition to use when indicating motivation or purpose, as in “driven for their own interests.”

Q329

Question: The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error. Pratigya arrived / to the / railway station / five hours early. Options:

  1. railway station
  2. Pratigya arrived
  3. to the
  4. five hours early.

Answer: 3. to the Explanation: The correct preposition should be “at” instead of “to” when referring to arriving at a location.

Q330

Question: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Where the shoe pinches Options:

  1. Unknown paths
  2. Difficult roads
  3. Where the difficulty lies
  4. Where the shoe hurts

Answer: 3. Where the difficulty lies Explanation: “Where the shoe pinches” is an idiom that means the point where the problem or difficulty is located.

Q331

Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The company’s __________ commitment to sustainability is admirable. Options:

  1. shakeable
  2. resolute
  3. wavering
  4. strong

Answer: 2. resolute Explanation: “Resolute” means firm or unwavering, which fits the context of a strong commitment to sustainability.

Q332

Question: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. He has ___________ vision because of his illness. Options:

  1. blurred
  2. unfocused
  3. obscured
  4. faded

Answer: 1. blurred Explanation: “Blurred” is the most appropriate word to describe vision that is not clear due to illness.

Q333

Question: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Trivial Options:

  1. Vain
  2. Essential
  3. Liable
  4. Lavish

Answer: 2. Essential Explanation: The antonym of “trivial,” which means unimportant or insignificant, is “essential,” meaning very important or necessary.

Q334

Question: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. How does a camel survive in the desert? Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really made up of fats. When a camel (1)______ find water, it passes less urine to conserve (2)______ small amount of water it has in its body. Furthermore, the camel has a higher body temperature than (3)______ of most mammals. This means that it starts to sweat (4)_______ a higher temperature than that which human beings, for example, (5)_______ to perspire. This also helps it to keep water loss through sweating to a minimal. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3. Options:

  1. some
  2. the
  3. that
  4. all

Answer: 2. the Explanation: “The” is the correct article to use when comparing the camel’s body temperature to that of most mammals.

Q335

Question: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Perilous Options:

  1. Dangerous
  2. Ugly
  3. Bad
  4. Adverse

Answer: 1. Dangerous Explanation: “Dangerous” is a synonym of “perilous,” which means full of danger or risk.

Q336

Question: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence. The interdisciplinary approach utilised in this study facilitates comprehensive understanding of the complex phenomenon under investigation. Options:

  1. facilitated a comprehensive understanding
  2. will have facilitated a comprehensive understanding
  3. utilises a comprehensive understanding
  4. is facilitates a comprehensive understanding

Answer: 1. facilitated a comprehensive understanding Explanation: The correct phrase is “facilitated a comprehensive understanding,” which means it makes it easier to understand the phenomenon.

Q337

Question: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Once upon a time, there was a man (1)____ used to tell the fortunes of people. One day, he was telling the fortune as usual when a man came to him and said, “Somebody (2)____ broken the door of your house and has stolen many valuables. Go home at once!” The fortune teller was (3)______ shocked to hear the news. He could not utter a word out of shock. He just ran to his house as fast as he could. He was in such a hurry that he left all his things behind. Now, one of his customers saw him rushing and (4)_, “Every day he (5)__ the fortunes of so many people but today he could not see his own future!” The fortune teller felt very embarrassed. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. Options:

  1. shall have
  2. had
  3. have
  4. has

Answer: 2. had Explanation: “Had” is the correct past perfect tense to indicate that the action of breaking the door occurred before the fortune teller was informed.

Q338

Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am doubtful about his story, though you seem to be ________. Options:

  1. regretting
  2. uncertain
  3. pleasant
  4. convinced

Answer: 4. convinced Explanation: “Convinced” is the most appropriate word to describe someone who believes something without doubt.

Q339

Question: Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. I know Covid has made you terribly ill, but the good thing is that you have developed immunity against it for further infections. Options:

  1. the silver spoon
  2. the silver lining in the cloud
  3. being in the quicksilver
  4. crossing palms with silver

Answer: 2. the silver lining in the cloud Explanation: “The silver lining in the cloud” is an idiom that means a positive aspect of a difficult situation, fitting the context of finding a positive outcome (immunity) from a negative event (illness).

Q340

Question: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Indigenous Options:

  1. Aboriginal
  2. Artificial
  3. Tangible
  4. Literary

Answer: 1. Aboriginal Explanation: “Aboriginal” is a synonym of “indigenous,” which means native or originating from a particular place.

Q341

Question: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence. Play cards is not allowed here Options:

  1. Play card
  2. Played cards
  3. Playing cards
  4. Playing card

Answer: 3. Playing cards Explanation: “Playing cards” is the correct phrase to describe the action of playing with a deck of cards.

Q342

Question: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Hierarchy is key in ensuring normal functioning of our increasingly (1)________ society. In the US, there is an enormous variety of industries, professional branches, specialisations, as well as a great (2)_______ of other domains of human activity or interests. So, competence here is valued and opinion influencers have an important role to play. In fact, leadership evolves as a necessity almost in any realm of human activity/thinking, (3)______ where more people are involved. Thus, it isn’t hard (4)____ why even in academic institutions throughout the US and worldwide, students are given leadership essay assignments. Most students will take on leadership roles with various degrees of responsibility and impact in their lives, hence, becoming (5)______ with typical challenges, solutions, or skills required is essential. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1. Options:

  1. systematic
  2. complex
  3. easy
  4. fine

Answer: 2. complex Explanation: “Complex” is the most appropriate word to describe a society with a wide variety of industries and activities.

Q343

Question: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. (1)______ health benefits, including protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, have been (2)_______ to antioxidants; however, according to dietitian Vinson, these benefits depend on how well antioxidants are absorbed and (3)______ by the body. According to the study, coffee has more antioxidant power than other well-known foods and drinks, like tea, milk, chocolate, and cranberries. Dates had the highest antioxidants per serving out of all the foods and drinks (4), but because dates are not consumed to the same extent as coffee, the latter comes out on (5), according to Vinson. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. Options:

  1. Numerous
  2. Countable
  3. Limited
  4. Few

Answer: 1. Numerous Explanation: “Numerous” is the most appropriate word to describe a large number of health benefits.

Q344

Question: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Options:

  1. Creator
  2. Skewed
  3. Agressive
  4. Apparent

Answer: 3. Agressive Explanation: The correct spelling is “Aggressive,” so “Agressive” is the word with the spelling error.

Q345

Question: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fish out of water Options:

  1. A person who is uncomfortable in a new situation
  2. A person who is very skilled in water activities
  3. A person who is always happy
  4. A person who is very adaptable

Answer: 1. A person who is uncomfortable in a new situation Explanation: “Fish out of water” is an idiom that describes someone who feels out of place or uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar situation.

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