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English Practice Set - 7
Directions (1-3) : Read each
sentence(s) to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The
error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is
the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4) i.e “No error’.
1. You should avoid (1)/ to travel (2)/ in the
rush hour (3)/ No error (4)
2. Unless you do not give (1)/
the keys of the safe (2) / you will be shot (3)/ No error (4).
3. The Secretary and the
Principal of the college (1)/ are attending (2)/ the meeting at the Collectorate
(3)/ No error (4).
Directions
(4-5) : For each of the following capitalized
words , four words or phrases are given
for which only one is synonymous with the given word. Select the synonym
4. ENIGMA
(1) truth (2) fear (3) difficulty
(4) puzzle
5. ESPIONAGE
(1) planning (2) pioneering
(3) lineage (4)spying
6. GRUESOME
(1) attractive (2) beneficial
(3) gracious (4) amicable
7. RETICENT
(1) forward (2) developed
(3) sophisticated (4) communicative
8. If you are fair and square in your
work, you will definitely prosper. (1) active
(2) honest (3) businesslike (4) authoritative
9. The foolish young man
soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.
(1) squandered (2) distributed (3) spent
(4) gave in charity
10. For a healthy and
lasting friendship, one must be on the level.
(1) equally rich (2)
mentally compatible (3) honest and sincere (4) ready for sacrifices
Directions (11-15) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate word(s).
11. The girl was very pleased_____ herself.
(1) in (2) on (3) over (4)
with
12. Desire ____ self-expression is one of the
basic qualities of man. (1) for (2) on (3) by (4) over
13. Are you really desirous ____ visiting Italy?
(1) of (2) in (3) to (4) about
14. The sky is overcast, we _____ the storm will soon burst.
(1) expect (2) hope (3) trust
(4) suspect
15. He drove the car very fast ____
(1) Did he ? (2) Does he ?
(3) Didn’t he ? (4) Was he ?
Direction : In the following question, a group of four words are given. In the group,
one word is correctly spelt. Find out the correctly spelt word.
16. (1) recesion (2) reccesion (3) reccession (4) recession
Directions: Choose the one which can
be substituted for the given words/sentence.
17. A system of Government in which only one
political party is allowed to function. .
(1) oligarchy (2) dictatorship
(3) totalitarianism (4) theocracy
Directions
: In the following question, a
sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives
suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in
Passive/Active Voice.
18. The smugglers did not realize that their
conversation was being recorded.
(1) The smugglers did not
realize that someone was recording their conversation.
(2) Someone did not
realize that the smugglers were recording their conversation.
(3) Conversation was
recorded when the smugglers did not realize.
(4) The smugglers recorded
their conversation without realizing.
Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been given
in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the
one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
19. The queen said to her son,”You must go to
the forest and remain there till your father calls you back.”
(1) The queen ordered her
son to go to the forest and remain there till his father calls him back.
(2) The queen told her son
that he must go to the forest and remain there till his father called him back.
(3) The queen told her son
that you must go to the forest and remained there till his father called him
back.
(4) The queen told her son
to go to the forest and remained there till his father called him back.
Direction : Complete the following comparison by correctly
choosing the word given below.
20. The student is as cool
as ____.
(1) ocean (2) apple (3)
ice (4) cucumber
21. You have to be 18
years old or you can’t vote.
(1) When you will be 18
years old you can vote.
(2) You have to be 18
years old else you can’t vote.
(3) You can’t vote unless
you will be 18.
(4) If you are under 18,
you can’t vote.
Dolphins ---
(1) bray (2) chirp (3)
simper (4) moo
23. ‘To pay through the
nose’ means ---
(1) make a small payment
(2) pay the dues (3) pay debts (4) pay a heavy price
24. Fill in the blanks
with collective noun
The wealthy captain owns a
____ of ships.
(1) fleet (2) class (3)
collection (4)sheaf
25. Fill in the blank with
the correct phrasal verb
Ramen can ____ the six candles in one breath.
(1) put out (2) put down
(3) put up (4) put away
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