ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 4

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Q78. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

(1) Ganga was (2) out shopping at the mall (3) and ran over (4) her schoolmate.

  1. 4
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3

Answer: 3

Q79. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

During winters, most of the trains are not running on time in North India.

  1. During winters,
  2. on time in North India.
  3. are not running
  4. most of the trains

Answer: 1

Q80. Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Policeman came to my village and asked about a person who burgled a house last night.

  1. policeman
  2. a house
  3. my village
  4. a person

Answer: 1

Q81. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Connoisseur
  2. Circumlocution
  3. Haphazard
  4. Disintegrate

Answer: 4

Q82. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Do not later about the street.

  1. loiter around
  2. litre about
  3. litter about
  4. latter about

Answer: 1

Q83. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Dissociation
  2. Clandestine
  3. Pronounciation
  4. Denunciation

Answer: 3

Q84. Read the sentence carefully and select the synonym of the underlined word from the given alternatives.

Everyone revered my austere father who was the high priest of the famous Shiva temple.

  1. Stern
  2. Composed
  3. Morose
  4. Aged

Answer: 1

Q85. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

As I have no time to discuss the points, so I wrote a email to her.

  1. so I wrote an e-mail for her
  2. so I wrote a e-mail to her
  3. I write an email to her
  4. I wrote an email to her

Answer: 4

Q86. Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.

The equivocal tone of the Prime Minister in his speech caused uproar in the chamber.

  1. conflicting
  2. iffy
  3. explicit
  4. irresolute

Answer: 3

Q87. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

It is his job / to chase out / clients with / outstanding debts.

  1. clients with
  2. to chase out
  3. outstanding debts
  4. It is his job

Answer: 2

Q88. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Have a bee in your bonnet

  1. Be preoccupied or obsessed with something
  2. Unable to stay at a place for long
  3. To keep worrying about yourself
  4. Having a cruel intention or grudge against someone

Answer: 1

Q89. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

The United Nations is working to eliminate the vicious cycle of poverty.

  1. The barrier of poverty
  2. One problem causes another
  3. Loophole of something
  4. Strength of something

Answer: 2

Q90. Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Lenient

  1. Strict
  2. Rude
  3. Kind
  4. Rowdy

Answer: 1

Q91. Select the most appropriate option to correct the sentence by using the proper meaning of the underlined word.

He scores good marks in exams as he is quite meticulous.

  1. Selective
  2. Careful
  3. Intelligent
  4. Lazy

Answer: 2

Q92. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECT preposition.

I am writing to invite you / to give a presentation / for our Jobs and Careers Conference / for engineering graduates.

  1. for engineering graduates
  2. I am writing to invite you
  3. for our Jobs and Careers Conference
  4. to give a presentation

Answer: 3

Q93. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Impulsive

  1. Passive
  2. Aggressive
  3. Hasty
  4. Cautious

Answer: 4

Q94. 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. 3.

  1. limited
  2. daunted
  3. wide
  4. small

Answer: 1

Q95. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Ablaze

  1. Extinguished
  2. Burning
  3. Brazen
  4. Sharp

Answer: 2

Q96. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Romantic poetry is a literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century and continued through the mid 19th century. It is (1)________ by an emphasis on emotion, imagination and individualism. Romantic poets sought to express their innermost thoughts and feelings through their poetry, often exploring (2)_______ such as love, beauty and mortality. One of the defining features of Romantic poetry is its use of language and imagery to evoke powerful emotions in the reader. Many Romantic poets, such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge (3)________ that poetry should be written in the language of common people, rather than in the lofty, formal language of the past. They also incorporated vivid descriptions of nature and the natural world into their poetry, using it as a source of inspiration and spiritual renewal. (4)______ important aspect of Romantic poetry is its focus on the individual and the subjective experience. Romantic poets believed that each person’s experience of the world was unique and valuable, and sought to capture this individuality in their writing. This led to a greater emphasis on personal expression and introspection in poetry, (5)_______ a rejection of the traditional poetic forms and structures of the past. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. whereas
  2. therefore
  3. as well as
  4. but

Answer: 2

Q97. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.

Since my friend was not feeling well, she asked me to come over and take care of her.

  1. No improvement
  2. come across
  3. come into
  4. come through

Answer: 1

Q98. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.

I consider that every matter must be considered in every point of view.

  1. of every point
  2. from every point
  3. at every point
  4. on every point

Answer: 4

Q99. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill the blank in the given situation.

They were waiting for their family members who were returning from a pilgrimage. Therefore, they were ______________ on the platform.

  1. running behind time
  2. playing a joke
  3. pacing up and down
  4. rolling up their sleeves

Answer: 3

Q100. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error in the usage of indefinite articles.

We took / an ice / and applied it on / the wound.

  1. an ice
  2. We took
  3. and applied it on
  4. the wound.

Answer: 1

Q101. 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’.

Then I unfurled the Indian tri-colour and keep it aloft at the roof of the world.

  1. keeping
  2. held
  3. No substitution required
  4. hold

Answer: 2

Q102. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

She was singing / beautifully in / the concert hall / last night.

  1. the concert hall
  2. last night.
  3. She was singing
  4. beautifully in

Answer: 4

Q103. Select the correct collocation to complete the following sentence.

He made __________ use of the opportunity to travel.

  1. full
  2. total
  3. entire
  4. whole

Answer: 1

Q104. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The company has to be able to compete globally.

  1. Support
  2. Attack
  3. Pervert
  4. Impede

Answer: 4

Q105. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

On the afternoon of 30 March 1981, many Americans experienced a (i)________ of déjà-vu. Déjà-vu is a name given to the feeling that a person has seen or experienced an event before. Many Americans could not help having that feeling on this day. The (ii) ________ hit TVs and radios immediately. President Ronald Raegan had been shot. He was leaving a hotel in Washington DC, turned to wave at some of the people gathered to see him, and fell towards the ground. Before he could hit the ground, his Secret Service Agents (iii) ________ him into the car and rushed to the nearest hospital. This same story had been heard before. On 22 November 1963 President John F Kennedy was riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. He smiled and waved to the crowd that had gathered to see him. (iv) ________ rang out from a nearby building. The President collapsed into the backseat of the car and was immediately taken to the nearest hospital. He was (v) ________ dead at the hospital. Now, just seventeen years later, the news sounded eerily the same. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (iv).

  1. Shots
  2. Alarm
  3. Music
  4. Prayers

Answer: 1

Q106. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

That day we reached late for the competition and even though the competition went on smooth, I felt bad about Shivani losing it.

  1. I felt bad
  2. losing it
  3. the competition went on smooth
  4. we reached late

Answer: 3

Q107. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Because the politician made a candid speech, he earned the respect of the voters.

  1. Reticent
  2. Prudent
  3. Deceitful
  4. Reckless

Answer: 1

Q108. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The player was declared fit and in excellent health to play the final matches.

  1. right as rain
  2. left out in cold
  3. on cloud nine
  4. up in the arms

Answer: 1

Q109. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Family plays a vital role in our lives, serving as a source of love, support, and stability. It is (1)________ the family unit that we develop lasting bonds, learn essential values, and find comfort during (2) ________ times. Families provide a nurturing environment for personal growth and emotional well-being. They (3) ________ guidance, share experiences, and create cherished memories. The strength and (4) ________ of a family contribute to individual happiness, societal harmony, and the (5) ________ of a strong community. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

  1. intrusion
  2. cohesion
  3. disruption
  4. commotion

Answer: 2

Q110. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The dog was agitated and bit the child.

  1. steady
  2. nerveless
  3. quiescent
  4. serene

Answer: 4

Q111. Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

It has been a usual ocurrence for a few days now.

  1. occerrence
  2. occurrance
  3. occurence
  4. occurrence

Answer: 4

Q112. Choose an appropriate word that can substitute the bracketed word and complete the sentence meaningfully.

What is the time (in) your watch?

  1. by
  2. with
  3. into
  4. on

Answer: 4

Q113. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Conscience
  2. Consciencious
  3. Conspicuous
  4. Conscious

Answer: 2

Q114. 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 disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (1)________ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (2)________ the heroines lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (3)________ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (4)________ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (5)________ our entire ecosystem. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. to
  2. on
  3. in
  4. for

Answer: 4

Q115. Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.

His father warned him not to use vulgar language at home.

  1. decorous
  2. ribald
  3. impervious
  4. licentious

Answer: 1

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