ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 20

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Q464

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

Dhruv’s anger blazed of uncontrollably.

  1. anger blazed onwards
  2. anger blazed after
  3. anger blazed up
  4. anger blazed into

Answer: 3
Explanation: The phrase “blazed up” is the correct substitution as it means to suddenly start burning or become very intense, fitting the context of uncontrollable anger.

Q465

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

He do not / fear the / repercussions of / this decision.

  1. repercussions of
  2. this decision.
  3. He do not
  4. fear the

Answer: 3
Explanation: The correct form should be “He does not” because “do” is not used correctly with the third person singular.

Q466

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

My Vice-Chancellor works / eighteen hours / a day, / seven days week.

  1. seven days week.
  2. My Vice-Chancellor works
  3. eighteen hours
  4. a day,

Answer: 1
Explanation: The correct form should be “seven days a week” to indicate the frequency.

Q467

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

Rahul had strong pain in his stomach.

  1. severe
  2. high
  3. deep
  4. strict

Answer: 1
Explanation: “Severe” is the most appropriate synonym for “strong” in the context of pain.

Q468

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

After a while, / she look up / and saw that / it was getting dark.

  1. and saw that
  2. it was getting dark
  3. she look up
  4. After a while

Answer: 3
Explanation: The correct form should be “she looked up” to maintain past tense consistency.

Q469

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

She’s under the allusion that she’ll get the job.

  1. illusion
  2. hallucination
  3. vision
  4. unreality

Answer: 1
Explanation: “Illusion” is the correct word, meaning a false idea or belief.

Q470

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Aspirant
  2. License
  3. Autonomous
  4. Ommision

Answer: 4
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Omission.”

Q471

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.

There is no transparency in the procedure followed by the company.

  1. Coherence
  2. Reliability
  3. Clarity
  4. Opacity

Answer: 4
Explanation: “Opacity” is the opposite of “transparency,” meaning not clear or transparent.

Q472

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The bride had a big villa in comparison to the bridegroom’s ______ house.

  1. large
  2. small
  3. distinct
  4. different

Answer: 2
Explanation: “Small” is the most appropriate word to contrast with “big.”

Q473

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Under the weather

  1. To feel secure
  2. To enjoy the weather
  3. To feel unwell
  4. To work against the weather

Answer: 3
Explanation: “Under the weather” means to feel unwell.

Q474

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Alluring

  1. Enticing
  2. Glamourous
  3. Repulsive
  4. Fascinating

Answer: 3
Explanation: “Repulsive” is the opposite of “alluring,” meaning unattractive or disgusting.

Q475

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

bread and butter

  1. An activity you do to get help others
  2. An activity you do with determination
  3. An activity you do to improve your culinary skills
  4. An activity you do to get money for basic needs

Answer: 4
Explanation: “Bread and butter” refers to a primary source of income or livelihood.

Q476

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The sun was shining bright and intense in the sky.

  1. Mild
  2. Strong
  3. Subtle
  4. Weak

Answer: 2
Explanation: “Strong” is a synonym for “bright” in the context of intensity.

Q477

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Luminous

  1. Radiant
  2. Laborious
  3. Luxurious
  4. Amiable

Answer: 1
Explanation: “Radiant” is a synonym for “luminous,” meaning emitting light.

Q478

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

When it / come to football, / my brother is / an addict.

  1. come to football,
  2. an addict.
  3. my brother is
  4. When it

Answer: 1
Explanation: The correct form should be “comes to football” to match the third person singular.

Q479

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Slip your mind

  1. Forget about something
  2. Think about something for a short time
  3. Immediately think of something
  4. Can’t think of anything to say

Answer: 1
Explanation: “Slip your mind” means to forget about something.

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