ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 35

Q823. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given sentence.

They were good-hearted girls, unclean, clothed in rags and profoundly ignorant.

  1. Hearted
  2. Profiundly
  3. Unclean
  4. Clothed

Answer: 2. Profiundly
Explanation: The correct spelling is “profoundly.”


Q824. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Advanced

  1. Foreign
  2. Progressive
  3. Discarded
  4. Elementary

Answer: 2. Progressive
Explanation: “Progressive” means moving forward or developing, which is similar to “advanced.”


Q825. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling from the options.

Psycology developed as a significant discipline of study in the twentieth century.

  1. Pscycology
  2. Psychology
  3. Pcychology
  4. Pscichology

Answer: 2. Psychology
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Psychology.”


Q826. There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

The precious bookshelf was carefully decorated with religiuos books.

  1. precious
  2. decorated
  3. carefully
  4. religiuos

Answer: 4. religiuos
Explanation: The correct spelling is “religious.”


Q827. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Cities are the great havens for knowledge, culture, and social life. Vibrant cultures are found in cities because it takes a 1.________ population to support museums, concert halls, sports teams, and night-life districts. Cities also offer rich social opportunities. People in rural areas enjoy only limited social opportunities because 2.________ the small local population. City dwellers can choose their friends and mates from among a large number of people of 3.________ interests and inclinations. We are not likely to abandon the city as a 4.________ institution, but we need to make sure that our transport arrangements do not 5.________ the ‘city’s’ other functions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

  1. large
  2. small
  3. lazy
  4. dumb

Answer: 1. large
Explanation: A large population is needed to support the various cultural institutions mentioned.


Q828. The underlined phrase in the given sentence has been used incorrectly. Select the option that can correctly replace the underlined segment.

Samita asked out a favour of going early today.

  1. asked for
  2. asked over
  3. asked around
  4. asked after

Answer: 1. asked for
Explanation: “Asked for” is the correct phrase to use when requesting a favor.


Q829. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.

Lead paint is an environmental danger and can harm children.

  1. conflict
  2. empathy
  3. toil
  4. hazard

Answer: 4. hazard
Explanation: “Hazard” means a danger or risk, which is a synonym for “danger.”


Q830. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Logical

  1. Subtle
  2. Random
  3. Reasonable
  4. Illogical

Answer: 4. Illogical
Explanation: “Illogical” means not logical, which is the opposite of “logical.”


Q831. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Shame

  1. Disgrace
  2. Defamation
  3. Pride
  4. Fear

Answer: 3. Pride
Explanation: “Pride” means a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure, which is the opposite of “shame.”


Q832. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Please take many as you want.

  1. so much
  2. as much
  3. too much
  4. much of

Answer: 2. as much
Explanation: “As much as you want” is the correct phrase to indicate quantity.


Q833. Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.

You shall recieve proper pay for your work.

  1. resieve
  2. propper
  3. receive
  4. propeer

Answer: 3. receive
Explanation: The correct spelling is “receive.”


Q834. Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment meaningfully.

The city of Hyderabad is located (on the heart from Telangana).

  1. with the heart in Telangana
  2. in the heart with Telangana
  3. of the heart in Telangana
  4. in the heart of Telangana

Answer: 4. in the heart of Telangana
Explanation: “In the heart of” means centrally located within something.


Q835. Choose an appropriate word that can substitute the bracketed word and complete the sentence meaningfully.

He never (talks) the truth.

  1. speaks
  2. declares
  3. narrates
  4. utters

Answer: 4. utters
Explanation: “Utters” means to say or express, which fits the context of speaking the truth.


Q836. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I would like to reach the ________ of the Everest.

  1. peek
  2. pick
  3. pike
  4. peak

Answer: 4. peak
Explanation: “Peak” means the highest point, which is appropriate for the top of a mountain.


Q837. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

John is very generous; he regularly gives alms to the poor.

  1. popular
  2. great
  3. kind
  4. shrewd

Answer: 3. kind
Explanation: “Kind” means showing a friendly or helpful nature, which is similar to “generous.”


Q838. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Water is 1.________ for life and for good health. Not only is it necessary for us to be able to meet our daily needs but safe drinking water can 2._____ many water-related diseases. India has one of the largest number of cases of 3._____ such as diarrhoea, dysentery, and cholera. Over 1,600 Indians, most of them children below the age of five, 4.________ die every day because of water-related diseases. These deaths can be prevented if people have 5._______ to safe drinking water. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

  1. diseases
  2. distress
  3. laments
  4. sufferings

Answer: 1. diseases
Explanation: “Diseases” fits the context of illnesses caused by unsafe water.


Q839. The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.

The sun rises / in an east / and sets / in the west.

  1. in the west.
  2. and sets
  3. the sun rises
  4. in an east

Answer: 4. in an east
Explanation: The correct phrase is “in the east.”


Q840. Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks.

Shyam has reserved a ________ in the train for his wife as she will be giving ________ to his child soon.

  1. birth; birth
  2. berth; birth
  3. berth; berth
  4. birth; berth

Answer: 2. berth; birth
Explanation: “Berth” refers to a sleeping place on a train, and “birth” refers to the process of giving birth.


Q841. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence.

He tried to improve the working conditions in his office.

  1. Spatter
  2. Sprinkle
  3. Specify
  4. Spoil

Answer: 4. Spoil
Explanation: “Spoil” means to ruin or damage, which is the opposite of “improve.”


Q842. Identify the incorrectly spelt word and select its correct spelling.

The calandar was reformed during the time of Julius Caesar.

  1. reeformed
  2. celender
  3. riformed
  4. calendar

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


Q843. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

She finished her quickly breakfast and rushed to school.

  1. finished her breakfast quickly
  2. quickly her breakfast finished
  3. her breakfast finished quickly
  4. finished breakfast hers quickly

Answer: 1. finished her breakfast quickly
Explanation: The adverb “quickly” should modify the verb “finished.”


Q844. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Riding a horse was a piece of cake for him.

  1. an everyday affair
  2. a very easy task
  3. confusing work
  4. a very difficult task

Answer: 2. a very easy task
Explanation: “A piece of cake” means something is very easy.


Q845. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.

The city’s infrastructure was ill-equipped to handle the influx of visitors during the peak season.

  1. tourists
  2. citizens
  3. natives
  4. residents

Answer: 1. tourists
Explanation: “Tourists” are visitors who travel to a place for pleasure.


Q846. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.

If it is sunny tomorrow, we go for a picnic.

  1. will going
  2. will went
  3. will go
  4. goes

Answer: 3. will go
Explanation: “Will go” is the correct future tense form.


Q847. There is a spelling error in the given sentence. Select the option that contains the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

The choice of buying a yahct was poor.

  1. buying
  2. yahct
  3. choice
  4. poor

Answer: 2. yahct
Explanation: The correct spelling is “yacht.”


Q848. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

This is best book for children to read.

  1. This is the best book
  2. This is good book
  3. This is very good book
  4. This is very best book

Answer: 1. This is the best book
Explanation: “The best” is the correct superlative form.


Q849. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Enemy

  1. Combatant
  2. Colleague
  3. Friend
  4. Attacker

Answer: 3. Friend
Explanation: “Friend” is the opposite of “enemy.”


Q850. Select the option with the correct use of future tense.

  1. I hope your health is getting better by next week.
  2. I hope your health will get better by next week.
  3. I hope your health have been getting better by next week.
  4. I hope your health is get better by next week.

Answer: 2. I hope your health will get better by next week.

Explanation: “Will get” is the correct future tense form.

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