English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In these questions, four words are given out of which only one is misspelt. Find that mis-spelt word.

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    jaundise
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    jasmine
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    javelin
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    jarring
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Answer : 1. "jaundise"

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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
 Admittance was refused to him by the airport security.

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    The airport security is refusing him admittance.
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    The airport security has refused him admittance.
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    The airport security had refused him admittance.
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    The airport security refused him admittance.
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Answer : 4. "The airport security refused him admittance."
Explanation :

The given sentence is in Simple Past tense.
The structure of active and passive forms in Simple Past tense is as follows:
Active: Subject + V2 + Object
Passive: Object + was/were + V3 + by + Subject
Example:
Active: Our teacher taught this chapter in the last class.
Passive: This chapter was taught by our teacher in the last class.
Hence, the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice is The airport security refused him admittance.

Q:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
 Fly into a passion

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    To be aggressive at times
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    To become aggressive often
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    To become angry suddenly
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    To be always angry
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Answer : 3. "To become angry suddenly"
Explanation :

"Flying into a passion" means to experience a sudden and intense burst of anger. It describes the act of becoming angry swiftly and passionately, often in response to a specific situation or trigger. This idiom does not imply a constant state of aggression but rather a sudden emotional outburst.

Q:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Intricate 

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    Basic
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    Complicated
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    Painted
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    Developed
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Answer : 2. "Complicated "

Q:

Synonym of feeble is

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    Weak
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    Strong
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    ill
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    Shy
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Answer : 1. "Weak"

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Directions :Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
  Every year, around one million people die of mosquitoborne diseases according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This is why mosquitoes are considered one of the deadliest living creatures on the planet — not because they are lethal themselves, but because many of the viruses and parasites they transmit are
 In the absence of an effective vaccine for dengue fever, Zika fever, chikungunya and other mosquito-borne diseases, researchers have developed genetic strategies to reduce mosquito populations. One such strategy involves the release into the wild of genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes that express a lethal gene — a strategy believed to have little impact on the overall DNA of wild populations of mosquitoes
 The transfer of new genes from GM organisms to wild or domesticated non-GM populations is a key criticism of GM crops like soybean and corn. There are concerns that the introduction of GM genes into non-target species could have negative consequences for both human and environmental health.
 Oxitec, a company that spun out of research at Oxford University in the early 2000s, developed and trademarked GM Friendly™ mosquitoes (also known as strain OX513A of Aedes aegypti). These male GM mosquitoes have what the company describes as a “self-limiting” gene, which means that when these so-called friendly mosquitoes’ mate, their offspring inherit the self-limiting gene which is supposed to prevent them surviving into adulthood.
 In theory, when these mosquitoes are released in high numbers, a dramatic reduction in the mosquito population should follow. According to research published by Oxitec researchers in 2015, field trials involving recurring releases of Friendly™ mosquitoes demonstrated a reduction of nearly 95 per cent of target populations in Brazil. In these field trials, experiments were not performed to assess whether GM mosquitoes might persist in the wild.
 A recent study from the Powell lab at Yale University has since confirmed that some of the offspring of the GM mosquitoes didn’t succumb to the self-limiting lethal gene and survived to adulthood. They were able to breed with native mosquitoes and thereby introduce some of their genes into the wild population
 Meanwhile, the impact of mosquitoes carrying these new genes remains largely unknown. One significant worry is that a new breed of mosquito might emerge that is more difficult to control. These new genes could also potentially alter evolutionary pressures on viruses carried by mosquitoes, like dengue fever, in unpredictable ways. This includes potentially increasing their virulence or changing their host-insect interactions. These are hypothetical risks that have been raised by scientists, and reflect the need for further study.

Why are mosquitoes considered as one of the deadliest living creatures on earth? 

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    Capability to transmit life threatening diseases.
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    Mosquito bites cause fatal reactions in human beings
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    Mosquitoes cannot be killed easily
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    Both (a) and (c)
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    None of the above
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Answer : 1. "Capability to transmit life threatening diseases. "

Q:

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
 She is educated than her sister.

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    far educated
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    more educated
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    best educated
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    good educated
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Answer : 2. "more educated"

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