ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 15

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Q372

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 4.

  1. focusing
  2. rejecting
  3. polishing
  4. accepting

Answer: 3. polishing

Explanation: “Polishing” fits best in the context of refining or improving one’s understanding of leadership.

Q373

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

Shall have / you bring / your note-book / tomorrow?

  1. Shall have
  2. you bring
  3. tomorrow
  4. your note-book

Answer: 1. Shall have

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “Shall you bring,” as “shall have” is not grammatically correct in this context.

Q374

Select the option to fill in the blank with the most appropriate collocation.

In boarding schools, students need to ________ by themselves.

  1. wash the bed
  2. turn the bed
  3. make the bed
  4. run the bed

Answer: 3. make the bed

Explanation: “Make the bed” is the correct collocation for describing the action of arranging or tidying a bed.

Q375

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The tuatara, which lives on New Zealand’s islands, is affectionately known as Living fossil. It is called that because it is the only (1) _____ reptile in a group of reptiles that dates back about 220 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. The colour of the tuatara is grey or olive green. It (2) ______ to a length of around 60 cm. The fact that this lizard has three eyes is its most (3) _______ feature. The pineal eye is the name given to the cone-shaped third eye. This eye is in a space between the brain and head. It has an eyelid over the third eye, which closes on a horizontal level. The tuatara has teeth that are (4) _______ from those of other reptiles. The lower jaw has only one row of teeth, while the upper jaw has two rows.

The tuatara is most active at night. It eats the eggs of birds, frogs, rats and insects. A tuatara’s average lifespan is less than 77 years, but some species can live up to 100 years. In the spring, the female tuatara lays 8 to 15 eggs. These eggs are (5) ______ during summer.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  1. creates
  2. develops
  3. links
  4. nourishes

Answer: 2. develops

Explanation: “Develops” is the correct verb to describe the growth of the tuatara to a certain length.

Q376

Select the most appropriate option of the given word to fill in the blank.

The new construction sites have ________ attack by the environmentalists.

  1. come off
  2. come upon
  3. come under
  4. come out

Answer: 3. come under

Explanation: “Come under” means to be subjected to or experience something, which fits the context of the sentence.

Q377

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Fasten

  1. Loosen
  2. Bolt
  3. Undo
  4. Detach

Answer: 2. Bolt

Explanation: “Bolt” is a synonym for “fasten,” meaning to secure or fix firmly.

Q378

Select the most appropriate connotation to fill in the blank.

I always love the ________ of my mother’s cooking.

  1. aroma
  2. stench
  3. perfume
  4. scent

Answer: 4. scent

Explanation: “Scent” is a neutral term for a smell, which fits the context of describing the pleasant smell of cooking.

Q379

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

What is literacy? It is the golden key that (1) _______ the gates to a whole new world. It heralds the dawn of a new (2) ______. But the media hype seems to give the impression that literacy simply means the ability to sign one’s name, instead of putting thumb impression. Isn’t that a very (3) ______, simplistic interpretation of the word?

Taking up this narrow meaning of the word, politicians proclaim that their states have achieved 80 or 90 per cent literacy or even (4) ______. But quite often, what happens is, once the training course is over, to produce (5) ______, the neo-literates soon lapse into illiteracy.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. year
  2. day
  3. month
  4. season

Answer: 2. day

Explanation: “Day” fits best in the context of heralding the beginning of something new.

Q380

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The plum tree in our garden is cover in blossoms, as are the trees outside my office window.

  1. is covering at
  2. are cover at
  3. is covered in
  4. No substitution required

Answer: 3. is covered in

Explanation: The correct phrase is “is covered in,” which describes the state of being covered.

Q381

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Ace in the hole

  1. A lot to do
  2. On the point of
  3. A second chance to do something
  4. A hidden advantage

Answer: 4. A hidden advantage

Explanation: “Ace in the hole” means a hidden or secret advantage.

Q382

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Agile

  1. Active
  2. Apathetic
  3. Energetic
  4. Sluggish

Answer: 2. Apathetic

Explanation: “Apathetic” means showing little or no interest or enthusiasm, which is the opposite of “agile.”

Q383

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous.

  1. Demanding
  2. Lively
  3. Intense
  4. Easy

Answer: 4. Easy

Explanation: “Easy” is the opposite of “strenuous,” meaning not requiring much effort.

Q384

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

His grandfather was quite grumpy.

  1. Possible
  2. Tenable
  3. Edible
  4. Amiable

Answer: 4. Amiable

Explanation: “Amiable” means friendly and pleasant, which is the opposite of “grumpy.”

Q385

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

She developing a remarkable resistance to cold and altitude.

  1. developed
  2. has develop
  3. No substitution required
  4. has been developing

Answer: 4. has been developing

Explanation: The correct phrase is “has been developing,” which indicates an ongoing action.

Q386

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The CEO called for compulsory participation from each employee.

  1. Voluntary
  2. Compliantly
  3. Obligatory
  4. Overtly

Answer: 1. Voluntary

Explanation: “Voluntary” means done willingly, which is the opposite of “compulsory.”

Q387

Select the grammatically INCORRECT sentence.

  1. They often meet each other.
  2. They always meet each other.
  3. They quite meet each other.
  4. They hardly meet each other.

Answer: 3. They quite meet each other.

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “They rarely meet each other” or “They scarcely meet each other.”

Q388

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1) ______ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2) _____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3) ____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4) ____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5) _____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. decline
  2. suspension
  3. diminish
  4. failure

Answer: 1. decline

Explanation: “Decline” fits best in the context of a reduction in the sex ratio.

Q389

Select the most appropriate spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The prison is euphemistically called a ‘rehabillitation centre’.

  1. rehabilition
  2. rehabilitation
  3. rehbilitation
  4. rehabilation

Answer: 2. rehabilitation

Explanation: The correct spelling is “rehabilitation.”

Q390

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Psychometric
  2. Concentrate
  3. Vindication
  4. Conglomirate

Answer: 4. Conglomirate

Explanation: The correct spelling is “conglomerate.”

Q391

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.

The committee heard that he had been negliegent in his duty.

  1. negligent
  2. dutie
  3. comittee
  4. hurd

Answer: 1. negligent

Explanation: The correct spelling is “negligent.”

Q392

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

It is generally (1) _______ that the methodology of teaching-learning is the concern of teachers only. Learners have (2) ____ or nothing to do with it. But this is not true. The teaching-learning (3) ______ are concerns of learners as well. Knowing and understanding that how different subjects are taught are important for the learners of all subjects, but it has more (4) ______ for the learners of physical education. When we talk about you as learners of physical education, we mean that you have actually participated in the subject area, rather than (5) ______ studied it.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

  1. light
  2. minute
  3. little
  4. sparse

Answer: 3. little

Explanation: “Little” fits best in the context of describing a small amount of involvement.

Q393

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error.

When the famous businessman / faced a huge loss / in his business, / no one expressed simpathy.

  1. in his business
  2. When the famous businessman
  3. no one expressed simpathy
  4. faced a huge loss

Answer: 3. no one expressed simpathy

Explanation: The correct spelling is “sympathy.”

Q394

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Dilemma
  2. Committee
  3. Warranty
  4. Neice

Answer: 4. Neice

Explanation: The correct spelling is “niece.”

Q395

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

She was fond of walking along the path besides the lake.

  1. besides the lake
  2. along the path
  3. She was
  4. fond of walking

Answer: 1. besides the lake

Explanation: The correct preposition is “beside,” not “besides.”

Q396

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The couple / preferred to walk / until the last house / of the town.

  1. The couple
  2. preferred to walk
  3. of the town
  4. until the last house

Answer: 4. until the last house

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “to the last house” or “as far as the last house.”

Q397

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Would you please support me for once in your life?

  1. establish
  2. refute
  3. document
  4. disclaim

Answer: 2. refute

Explanation: “Refute” means to deny or contradict, which is the opposite of “support.”

Q398

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1) ______ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2) _____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3) ____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4) ____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5) _____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. many
  2. another
  3. either
  4. second

Answer: 2. another

Explanation: “Another” fits best in the context of indicating an additional person.

Q399

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.

He organises / a children’s fair every year / and his friends comes / to attend it.

  1. He organises
  2. a children’s fair every year
  3. to attend it.
  4. and his friends comes

Answer: 4. and his friends comes

Explanation: The correct verb form should be “come” to match the plural subject “his friends.”

Q400

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

Even in cold weather, the reliable car always started on the first try.

  1. dependable
  2. inaccurate
  3. erratic
  4. flaky

Answer: 1. dependable

Explanation: “Dependable” is a synonym for “reliable,” meaning trustworthy or consistent.

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