ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 26

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Q611. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

She shall being / travelling / by this time / tomorrow.

  1. travelling
  2. She shall being
  3. by this time
  4. tomorrow

Answer: 2. She shall being
Explanation: The correct form is “She shall be.”

Q612. Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as options with some changes. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

Raveena’s daughter Kavya is most intelligent student and she consistently achieves top grades.

  1. Raveenas’ daughter
  2. she has consistently
  3. an intelligent
  4. topper grades

Answer: 3. an intelligent
Explanation: The correct phrase is “the most intelligent student.”

Q613. Select the most appropriate collocation to fill in the blank.

Ujjwal was imprisoned for ________ a crime.

  1. making
  2. undertaking
  3. committing
  4. involving

Answer: 3. committing
Explanation: “Committing” is the correct term for performing a crime.

Q614. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The companies were / giving in the prizes / to attract customers / during the festive season.

  1. The companies were
  2. giving in the prizes
  3. during the festive season
  4. to attract customers

Answer: 2. giving in the prizes
Explanation: The correct phrase is “giving away the prizes.”

Q615. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Abandon

  1. Adopt
  2. Randomize
  3. Destroy
  4. Surrender

Answer: 1. Adopt
Explanation: The antonym of “abandon” (to leave) is “adopt” (to take).

Q616. The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.

She always / likes to / show on / her wealth.

  1. show on
  2. she always
  3. likes to
  4. her wealth.

Answer: 1. show on
Explanation: The correct phrase is “show off.”

Q617. The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.

The general’s address / was applauds / by all sections / of society.

  1. by all sections
  2. was applauds
  3. of society.
  4. the general’s address

Answer: 2. was applauds
Explanation: The correct verb form is “was applauded.”

Q618. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.

Manish told Rounak time and again of the ill consequences of his habit of being late to the college.

  1. Repeatedly
  2. Hardly ever
  3. At intervals
  4. Not often

Answer: 1. Repeatedly
Explanation: “Time and again” means repeatedly or many times.

Q619. In the following passage, some words have been left out. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, (1) ________ is crucial to disconnect occasionally for the sake of our health. (2) ________ exposure to screens and the demands of the digital era can lead to stress, anxiety and reduced well-being. Taking time to unplug and engage (3) ________ activities that promote relaxation, such as spending time in nature, (4) ________ hobbies or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones allows us to recharge, find balance and (5) ________ our mental and physical health.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

  1. that
  2. this
  3. these
  4. it

Answer: 4. it
Explanation: “It” is used to refer to the idea of disconnecting occasionally.

Q620. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Organic agriculture offers a means to substitute costlier agricultural inputs such as HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides with locally produced organic inputs that are cheaper and thereby generate good returns on ________. Organic agriculture also generates income through exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a ________. Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming, thus providing us with healthy foods. Since organic farming requires more labour input than ________ farming, India will find organic farming an attractive ________. Finally, the produce is pesticide-free and produced in an environmentally ________ way.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. sustainable
  2. innovative
  3. destructive
  4. harmful

Answer: 4. harmful
Explanation: “Harmful” fits the context of describing the opposite of environmentally friendly.

Q621. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Contaminate’ from the given sentence.

Crews were requested to purify the system since a brain-eating amoeba was discovered in the drinking water.

  1. requested
  2. discovered
  3. purify
  4. system

Answer: 3. purify
Explanation: “Purify” is the opposite of “contaminate.”

Q622. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘bold’ in the given sentence.

A person can be friendly, timid, clever, or fearless based on the context of the situation.

  1. friendly
  2. clever
  3. timid
  4. fearless

Answer: 3. timid
Explanation: “Timid” is the opposite of “bold” or “fearless.”

Q623. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Can I please request you all to stand up?

  1. require
  2. plead
  3. claim
  4. petition

Answer: 2. plead
Explanation: “Plead” is a synonym for “request.”

Q624. 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 2.

  1. worry
  2. difficulty
  3. uniformity
  4. diversity

Answer: 4. diversity
Explanation: “Diversity” fits the context of a wide range of domains.

Q625. 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 5.

  1. familiar
  2. unusual
  3. unequal
  4. strange

Answer: 1. familiar
Explanation: “Familiar” means well-known or accustomed, fitting the context.

Q626. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

He have / workers from / Ireland and France / in his factory.

  1. in his factory.
  2. workers from
  3. Ireland and France
  4. He have

Answer: 4. He have
Explanation: The correct form is “He has.”

Q627. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It is the ________ to reach Delhi.

  1. lowest route
  2. strongest route
  3. quickest route
  4. fastest route

Answer: 4. fastest route
Explanation: “Fastest route” means the quickest way to reach a destination.

Q628. There is an error in the given sentence. From the options given, identify the sentence that corrects the error to make it a grammatically accurate sentence.

Harmit is not innocent such as Uday.

  1. Harmit is not as innocent more than Uday.
  2. Harmit is not as much as innocent as Uday.
  3. Harmit is not as innocent as Uday.
  4. Harmit is not innocent than Uday.

Answer: 3. Harmit is not as innocent as Uday.
Explanation: The correct comparative form is “not as…as.”

Q629. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The common masses have waited for three hours to meet the king in the royal court.

  1. has been waiting
  2. had waiting
  3. have been waiting
  4. will waiting

Answer: 3. have been waiting
Explanation: “Have been waiting” indicates a continuous action in the past.

Q630. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The guard did not want anything bad to happen, so he ordered the group to step back to avoid anything ________.

  1. customary
  2. terrible
  3. habitual
  4. diplomatic

Answer: 2. terrible
Explanation: “Terrible” fits the context of something bad or unpleasant.

Q631. 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. 1.

  1. hoped
  2. wished
  3. planned
  4. believed

Answer: 4. believed
Explanation: “Believed” fits the context of a general opinion or assumption.

Q632. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It will take two hours to walk across the forest.

  1. through
  2. over
  3. away
  4. between

Answer: 2. over
Explanation: “Over” fits the context of crossing a forest.

Q633. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.

The boy found the project to be a peice of cake because it was incredibly easy.

  1. piece
  2. incrediblly
  3. foaund
  4. praject

Answer: 1. piece
Explanation: “Piece” is the correct spelling.

Q634. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

‘You expressed your opinion/ very clearly /but I am sorry/ I cannot agree to you’.

  1. You expressed your opinion
  2. very clearly
  3. I cannot agree to you
  4. but I am sorry

Answer: 3. I cannot agree to you
Explanation: The correct phrase is “I cannot agree with you.”

Q635. Select the option with the correct use of article(s).

  1. William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
  2. William Wordsworth was romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
  3. William Wordsworth was the romantic poet. He did things in a unusual manner.
  4. William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in a unusual manner.

Answer: 1. William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
Explanation: The correct use of articles is “a romantic poet” and “an unusual manner.”

Q636. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/ would 1.________ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had 2.________ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in 3.________ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a 4.________ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out 5.________ attacks.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

  1. dispersed
  2. distributed
  3. accumulated
  4. withdrawn

Answer: 3. accumulated
Explanation: “Accumulated” fits the context of cash collected over years.

Q637. Select the correctly spelt word.

  1. Immediately
  2. Immedeatly
  3. Imediately
  4. Immidiately

Answer: 1. Immediately
Explanation: “Immediately” is the correct spelling.

Q638. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The vendor said that the apples were of superior quality.

  1. Excellent
  2. Inferior
  3. Small
  4. Distasteful

Answer: 2. Inferior
Explanation: The antonym of “superior” is “inferior.”

Q639. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Abandon’ from the given sentence.

Ramita has decided to forsake her participation in college activities until she improved her scores.

  1. forsake
  2. improved
  3. decided
  4. participation

Answer: 1. forsake
Explanation: “Forsake” is a synonym for “abandon.”

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