ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 18

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Q460

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

Oil is almost certainly one of the ocean’s greatest resources. 33% of the world’s oil comes from seaward fields in seas. Oils are liquids that easily burn and do not (1) ______ in water. Most of the time, they are made of chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. There are three (2) ______ types of oils: mineral, essential and fixed oils. From plants, essential oils are thin, scented oils. Because they frequently have an odour, essential oils are (3) ______ in perfumery and food flavouring. Aromatic extraction processes like cold pressing, distillation and extraction are typically used to prepare essential oils. Fatty acids are used by animals and plants to make fixed oils. They are especially non-volatile oils that are found in the seeds of cotton, corn, flax, sunflowers, peanuts, coconuts and olives, as well as in fatty animal tissues. Mineral oils are (4) _______ from petroleum which has been underground for millions of years from sea organism skeletons. Mineral oils are one of the petroleum by-products with the lowest prices. Mineral oils are colourless and transparent. They are made up of a (5) _____ of hydrocarbons.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. produced
  2. invented
  3. renewed
  4. fabricated

Answer: 4. fabricated

Explanation: “Fabricated” fits best in the context of being made or manufactured.

Q461

Which of the following idioms means ‘going to sleep’?

  1. Keep an ear to the ground
  2. Run around in circles
  3. Break new grounds
  4. Hit the sack

Answer: 4. Hit the sack

Explanation: “Hit the sack” is an idiom meaning to go to bed or go to sleep.

Q462

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

The manager noticed / that Pragya / was first to reach / the office on Saturday.

  1. that Pragya
  2. The manager noticed
  3. was first to reach
  4. the office on Saturday.

Answer: 3. was first to reach

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “was the first to reach,” using the definite article “the.”

Q463

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Change

  1. Resolute
  2. Renew
  3. Adjust
  4. Alter

Answer: 4. Alter

Explanation: “Alter” is a synonym for “change,” meaning to make different.

Q464

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

The dearth of governmental policies on the basic rights and comforts of the impaired population leads to low standard of public life in a country.

  1. Brevity
  2. Lacunae
  3. Abundance
  4. Paucity

Answer: 3. Abundance

Explanation: “Abundance” is the opposite of “dearth,” meaning a large quantity or ample supply.

Q465

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

I had seen / her with her mother / in the cinema hall / yesterday.

  1. in the cinema hall
  2. her with her mother
  3. yesterday
  4. I had seen

Answer: 4. I had seen

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “I saw” to match the past simple tense used in the rest of the sentence.

Q466

Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.

It is his previlage to present all the candidates for ordination to the bishop of the diocese.

  1. deocease
  2. privilege
  3. prevalage
  4. odination

Answer: 2. privilege

Explanation: The correct spelling is “privilege.”

Q467

Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment meaningfully.

If you behave well and exhibit good manners, then (people will be likely to remember you) in a positive way.

  1. people likely you remember
  2. people are like remember you
  3. people will like in remember
  4. people are likely to remember you

Answer: 4. people are likely to remember you

Explanation: The correct phrase is “people are likely to remember you.”

Q468

Select the appropriate option that can substitute the underlined phrase in the following sentence.

Even though she’s a celebrity, she doesn’t draw any attention towards herself.

  1. is hard to come by
  2. keeps a low profile
  3. keeps hot under the collar
  4. keeps up with the Joneses

Answer: 2. keeps a low profile

Explanation: “Keeps a low profile” means to avoid drawing attention to oneself, which fits the context.

Q469

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Affirm

  1. Confirm
  2. Convey
  3. Correlate
  4. Deliver

Answer: 1. Confirm

Explanation: “Confirm” is a synonym for “affirm,” meaning to state or show that something is true or valid.

Q470

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

He is just jealous that he didn’t get picked for the job.

  1. envious
  2. spiteful
  3. greedy
  4. suspicious

Answer: 1. envious

Explanation: “Envious” is a synonym for “jealous,” meaning feeling or showing envy.

Q471

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

The experienced surgeon handled the delicate procedure with care and precision.

  1. seasoned
  2. amateur
  3. untrained
  4. unskilled

Answer: 1. seasoned

Explanation: “Seasoned” is a synonym for “experienced,” meaning having a lot of experience.

Q472

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Contaminate’ from the given sentence.

She spent the entire night working non-stop to clean the blood stains from the rug.

  1. rug
  2. spent
  3. working
  4. clean

Answer: 4. clean

Explanation: “Clean” is the opposite of “contaminate,” meaning to remove dirt or impurities.

Q473

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Adverse

  1. Listless
  2. Striking
  3. Propitious
  4. Critical

Answer: 3. Propitious

Explanation: “Propitious” means favorable or advantageous, which is the opposite of “adverse.”

Q474

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

I will be study around 7 o’clock.

  1. around 7 o’clock
  2. be study
  3. will
  4. I

Answer: 2. be study

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “I will study” or “I am going to study.”

Q475

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.

__________ is a red-coloured root vegetable.

  1. Beet
  2. Beat
  3. Bead
  4. Bit

Answer: 1. Beet

Explanation: “Beet” is the correct homonym for a red-colored root vegetable.

Q476

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

I can’t begin to talk on this situation right now; I am still wrapping my head around it.

  1. Ignoring something completely
  2. Understanding something complicated
  3. Comparing two things that can’t be compared
  4. Revealing a secret nobody knows

Answer: 2. Understanding something complicated

Explanation: “Wrapping my head around it” means trying to understand a complex or difficult situation.

Q477

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Sluggish

  1. Hassled
  2. Lethargic
  3. Leisurely
  4. Rapid

Answer: 4. Rapid

Explanation: “Rapid” means fast or quick, which is the opposite of “sluggish.”

Q478

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

If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay at home.

  1. I will
  2. at home
  3. will rain
  4. If it

Answer: 3. will rain

Explanation: The correct phrase should be “If it rains tomorrow,” using the present simple tense for the condition.

Q479

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.

Ravi is ________.

  1. bawled
  2. balled
  3. baled
  4. bald

Answer: 4. bald

Explanation: “Bald” is the correct homonym for describing someone who has little or no hair on their head.

Q480

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 period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ______ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ______ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

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

  1. buried
  2. scattered
  3. threw
  4. sowed

Answer: 4. sowed

Explanation: “Sowed” fits best in the context of planting or establishing seeds of nationalism.

Q481

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Noble

  1. Grand
  2. Indescribable
  3. Common
  4. Magical

Answer: 3. Common

Explanation: “Common” is the opposite of “noble,” meaning ordinary or not distinguished.

Q482

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 3.

  1. especially
  2. only
  3. easily
  4. tactfully

Answer: 4. tactfully

Explanation: “Tactfully” fits best in the context of handling situations with sensitivity and skill.

Q483

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.

A gift from my teacher on the eve of the new year was a complete surprise.

  1. like a cat on hot bricks
  2. a bolt from the blue
  3. like striking one’s colours
  4. spilling of beans

Answer: 2. a bolt from the blue

Explanation: “A bolt from the blue” means something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly, fitting the context of a surprise.

Q484

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks.

Yesterday, he ______ pizza and ______ burgers in one go.

  1. eight; ate
  2. ate; ate
  3. eight; eight
  4. ate; eight

Answer: 4. ate; eight

Explanation: The correct phrase is “ate eight,” indicating the quantity of burgers eaten.

Q485

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

Conversation is indeed the (1) ________ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (2) ________ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (3) ________ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (4) ____________. Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (5) ________ people so much as your interest in their interest.

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

  1. more easily
  2. more likely
  3. most easily
  4. most occasionally

Answer: 3. most easily

Explanation: “Most easily” fits best in the context of describing the ease of learning conversation skills.

Q486

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The poet was lost in a reverie.

  1. Reality
  2. Fantasy
  3. Daydream
  4. Trance

Answer: 1. Reality

Explanation: “Reality” is the opposite of “reverie,” meaning a state of being lost in thought or daydreaming.

Q487

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. 5.

  1. education
  2. literates
  3. beginners
  4. pupils

Answer: 4. pupils

Explanation: “Pupils” fits best in the context of describing newly literate individuals.

Q488

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Peculiar

  1. Revolutionary
  2. Strange
  3. Frequent
  4. Usual

Answer: 2. Strange

Explanation: “Strange” is a synonym for “peculiar,” meaning unusual or odd.

Q489

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.

The prince is the ________ to the throne.

  1. air
  2. heir
  3. err
  4. ere

Answer: 2. heir

Explanation: “Heir” is the correct homonym for someone who will inherit a position or property.

Q490

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Hypocrisy

  1. Harm
  2. Sincerity
  3. Deceit
  4. Truth

Answer: 3. Deceit

Explanation: “Deceit” is a synonym for “hypocrisy,” meaning the practice of being insincere or deceitful.

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