ENGLISH PRACTICE SET 8

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Q211. Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence.

Men (allowed) for Olympic artistic swimming for the first time at the 2024 Paris Games, the IOC confirmed on Thursday.

  1. are likely
  2. have permitted
  3. will approve
  4. are eligible

Answer: 4. are eligible
Explanation: “Are eligible” means having the right or qualifications to participate, fitting the context of men being allowed to participate in Olympic artistic swimming.

Q212. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Category
  2. Hygiene
  3. Congratulate
  4. Aquire

Answer: 4. Aquire
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Acquire,” not “Aquire.”

Q213. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Comendation
  2. Reimbursement
  3. Competition
  4. Intertwined

Answer: 1. Comendation
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Commendation,” not “Comendation.”

Q214. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

We shall rehearse thrice before the final performance at least we make errors in the dialogues.

  1. for we make errors
  2. but we make errors
  3. can we make errors
  4. lest we make errors

Answer: 4. lest we make errors
Explanation: “Lest” means for fear that, fitting the context of rehearsing to avoid making errors.

Q215. In the following passage, some words have been left out. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In todays 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. 3.

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

Answer: 4. for
Explanation: “For” is the correct preposition, indicating the purpose of engaging in activities that promote relaxation.

Q216. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘echoed’ to fill in the blank.

The thunderous applause ________ through the stadium.

  1. reverberated
  2. recoiled
  3. bounced
  4. pulsed

Answer: 1. reverberated
Explanation: “Reverberated” means to resound or echo, fitting the context of applause echoing through the stadium.

Q217. The given sentence is divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

A company can / make money by / obtain resources / more affordably.

  1. A company can
  2. make money by
  3. obtain resources
  4. more affordably.

Answer: 3. obtain resources
Explanation: The phrase “obtain resources” is incomplete. It should be “obtaining resources” to maintain the verb form consistency.

Q218. 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’.

The small size of his store makes it impossible for him to stock all the items.

  1. made them impossible
  2. making it impossible
  3. is made it impossible
  4. No substitution required

Answer: 4. No substitution required
Explanation: The sentence is correct as it is, indicating that the small size of the store makes stocking all items impossible.

Q219. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Employers in many developing countries report that a lack of skilled workers is a major and increasing bottleneck for their operations, affected their capacity to innovate.

  1. affect their capacity
  2. effecting their capacity
  3. effect their capacity
  4. affecting their capacity

Answer: 4. affecting their capacity
Explanation: “Affecting” is the correct verb form, indicating the impact on their capacity to innovate.

Q220. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Cramped

  1. Filthy
  2. Spacious
  3. Tight
  4. Crammed

Answer: 2. Spacious
Explanation: “Spacious” is the antonym of “cramped,” meaning having plenty of space.

Q221. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bells and whistles

  1. To take on a difficult task
  2. An innovative development
  3. At a serious disadvantage
  4. Attractive but unnecessary features added to products

Answer: 4. Attractive but unnecessary features added to products
Explanation: “Bells and whistles” means extra features that are not essential but make something more appealing.

Q222. Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

He worked alone as he did not want anyone to hamper his project.

  1. Care
  2. Help
  3. Impede
  4. Finish

Answer: 2. Help
Explanation: “Help” is the antonym of “hamper,” meaning to assist rather than hinder.

Q223. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

During the days of slavery, there lived (1)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (2)_____ freedom, he ran away from his masters house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (3)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slaves hand. But just then, both of (4)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (5)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. been
  2. being
  3. be
  4. is

Answer: 3. be
Explanation: “Be” is the correct form to use after the word “Let” in a command or request.

Q224. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement’.

The Privacy Shield establishes a process to allow companies to transfer consumer data from European Union countries to the United States in compliance in EU law.

  1. No improvement
  2. in compliance for the
  3. in compliance under the
  4. in compliance with

Answer: 4. in compliance with
Explanation: “In compliance with” is the correct phrase, meaning to act according to a rule or law.

Q225. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.

This gun should be handled with care and ________.

  1. nip in the bud
  2. shot for safety
  3. mince the matters
  4. kept at arm’s length

Answer: 4. kept at arm’s length
Explanation: “Kept at arm’s length” means to keep something at a safe distance, fitting the context of handling a gun carefully.

Q226. 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 Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometers wide. This indicates that the Sun’s width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2) on the Sun’s surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun’s surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)______ to this. The Earth’s weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)______ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. refers
  2. pass
  3. cite
  4. entrust

Answer: 1. refers
Explanation: “Refers” means to relate or pertain to something, fitting the context of the sunspot cycle being related to the maximum number of sunspots.

Q227. 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 5.

  1. accompanies
  2. admits
  3. pleases
  4. advances

Answer: 3. pleases
Explanation: “Pleases” means to make someone happy or satisfied, fitting the context of showing interest in others’ interests.

Q228. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Plausible’ from the given sentence.

The trend of improvement is unlikely to continue for the foreseeable future.

  1. unlikely
  2. trend
  3. foreseeable
  4. future

Answer: 1. unlikely
Explanation: “Unlikely” is the antonym of “plausible,” meaning not probable or believable.

Q229. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I don’t like dirty cars, so you should keep it ________.

  1. shabby
  2. similar
  3. new
  4. spotless

Answer: 4. spotless
Explanation: “Spotless” means completely clean, fitting the context of not liking dirty cars.

Q230. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The CEO’s decision to cut benefits was a ________ move.

  1. harsh
  2. humorous
  3. rigorous
  4. laborious

Answer: 1. harsh
Explanation: “Harsh” means severe or unkind, fitting the context of a difficult decision to cut benefits.

Q231. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Stingy

  1. Generous
  2. Humorous
  3. Lascivious
  4. Deceitful

Answer: 1. Generous
Explanation: “Generous” is the antonym of “stingy,” meaning willing to give more than is usual or necessary.

Q232. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Trees provide so many benefits (1)____ our everyday lives. They filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help (2)______ climate change and create homes for thousands of species of plants and animals. (3)________ a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss. When we restore and (4)_______ critical forests, we remove carbon and support biodiversity. A billion is a big number, but we know we can do it together. (5)________ the planet by planting your tree today. This can protect and restore forests for future. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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

Answer: 2. for
Explanation: “For” is the correct preposition, indicating the benefits provided to our everyday lives.

Q233. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The new policy aims to reduce pollution by promoting the use of ________ energy sources.

  1. renewable
  2. non-renewable
  3. fossil
  4. sustainable

Answer: 1. renewable
Explanation: “Renewable” means energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar or wind, fitting the context of reducing pollution.

Q234. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Transparent

  1. Opaque
  2. Clear
  3. Visible
  4. Invisible

Answer: 1. Opaque
Explanation: “Opaque” is the antonym of “transparent,” meaning not transparent or clear.

Q235. 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 discovery of penicillin was a major breakthrough in medicine. It allowed doctors to treat bacterial infections that were previously (1)_____. The development of antibiotics has (2)____ millions of lives since then. However, the misuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a (3)_______ concern for public health. To address this issue, scientists are working on (4)_______ new antibiotics and developing alternative treatments. The goal is to ensure that antibiotics remain (5)_______ and effective for future generations. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

  1. minor
  2. significant
  3. growing
  4. negligible

Answer: 3. growing
Explanation: “Growing” means increasing in size or intensity, fitting the context of the increasing concern over antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Q236. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The company decided to lay off a significant number of employees due to the economic downturn.

  1. hire
  2. promote
  3. dismiss
  4. transfer

Answer: 3. dismiss
Explanation: “Dismiss” is a synonym for “lay off,” meaning to terminate employment.

Q237. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Abundant

  1. Scarce
  2. Plenty
  3. Ample
  4. Limited

Answer: 1. Scarce
Explanation: “Scarce” is the antonym of “abundant,” meaning not plentiful or available in large quantities.

Q238. 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 Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. It has made it possible to connect with people around the world (1). Social media platforms have enabled us to share our thoughts and experiences (2). However, the Internet has also brought new challenges, such as the spread of misinformation and the (3)_______ of privacy. To ensure a safe and positive online experience, it is important to be aware of these issues and take (4)_______ to protect ourselves. This includes being cautious about the information we share and the websites we visit. By doing so, we can (5)_______ the benefits of the Internet while minimizing the risks. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. instantly
  2. easily
  3. rarely
  4. seldom

Answer: 2. easily
Explanation: “Easily” means without difficulty, fitting the context of connecting with people around the world without much effort.

Q239. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The new software has a user-friendly interface, making it (1)_______ for people to learn and use.

  1. difficult
  2. challenging
  3. easy
  4. complicated

Answer: 3. easy
Explanation: “Easy” means not difficult, fitting the context of a user-friendly interface.

Q240. 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 discovery of penicillin was a major breakthrough in medicine. It allowed doctors to treat bacterial infections that were previously (1)_____. The development of antibiotics has (2)____ millions of lives since then. However, the misuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a (3)_______ concern for public health. To address this issue, scientists are working on (4)_______ new antibiotics and developing alternative treatments. The goal is to ensure that antibiotics remain (5)_______ and effective for future generations. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

  1. available
  2. accessible
  3. affordable
  4. effective

Answer: 2. accessible
Explanation: “Accessible” means able to be used or entered, fitting the context of ensuring antibiotics are available for future generations.

Q241. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Conceal

  1. Reveal
  2. Hide
  3. Cover
  4. Expose

Answer: 1. Reveal
Explanation: “Reveal” is the antonym of “conceal,” meaning to make known or visible.

Q242. 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 Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. It has made it possible to connect with people around the world easily. Social media platforms have enabled us to share our thoughts and experiences (1). However, the Internet has also brought new challenges, such as the spread of misinformation and the (2) of privacy. To ensure a safe and positive online experience, it is important to be aware of these issues and take (3)_______ to protect ourselves. This includes being cautious about the information we share and the websites we visit. By doing so, we can (4)_______ the benefits of the Internet while minimizing the risks. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  1. instantly
  2. easily
  3. quickly
  4. seldom

Answer: 3. quickly
Explanation: “Quickly” means rapidly, fitting the context of sharing thoughts and experiences without delay.

Q243. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The new policy aims to reduce pollution by promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

  1. sustainable
  2. non-renewable
  3. fossil
  4. alternative

Answer: 4. alternative
Explanation: “Alternative” means another option or choice, fitting the context of promoting different energy sources to reduce pollution.

Q244. 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 discovery of penicillin was a major breakthrough in medicine. It allowed doctors to treat bacterial infections that were previously (1)_____. The development of antibiotics has (2)____ millions of lives since then. However, the misuse of antibiotics has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a (3)_______ concern for public health. To address this issue, scientists are working on (4)_______ new antibiotics and developing alternative treatments. The goal is to ensure that antibiotics remain (5)_______ and effective for future generations. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

  1. discovering
  2. developing
  3. inventing
  4. creating

Answer: 2. developing
Explanation: “Developing” means to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, sophisticated, or stronger, fitting the context of scientists working on new antibiotics.

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