General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hand in glove

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    working together in the same office
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    wearing gloves while working
    Correct
    Wrong
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    in partnership for something dishonest
    Correct
    Wrong
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    doing work in the garden
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "in partnership for something dishonest"

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In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

We seldom (A)/ or ever (B)/ see those forsaken who trust in the Almighty. (C) / No error (D) 

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    A
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    B
    Correct
    Wrong
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    C
    Correct
    Wrong
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    D
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    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "B"

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Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

The name of the garment worn by a nun-

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    Frock
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    Gown
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    Wrong
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    housecoat
    Correct
    Wrong
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    habit
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    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "habit"

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In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

The Teacher said, “Gandhiji was born in India”.

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    The teacher said that Gandhiji had been born in India.
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    The teacher says that Gandhiji was born in India.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    The teacher said that Gandhiji was born in India.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    The teacher will say that Gandhiji was born in India.
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Answer : 1. "The teacher said that Gandhiji had been born in India."

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Direction: In questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

To strain every nerve 

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    to be a diligent worker
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    to be methodical in work
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    to make utmost efforts
    Correct
    Wrong
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    to feel weak and tired
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    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "to make utmost efforts "

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Directions: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentences. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

My father’s dealing are open and above board.

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    to everyone’s liking
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    mandatory
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    without any secret
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    very clear
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Answer : 3. "without any secret"

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Directions: In the questions, 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 and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

The boy has rung the bell. 

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    The bell was rung by the boy.
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    The bell has been being rung by the boy.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    The bell has been rung by the boy.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    The bell was being rung by the boy.
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Answer : 3. "The bell has been rung by the boy. "

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Choose the correct tense form of the verb given in bracket from the options given below to fill in the blank:
 It is time you ______ (stop) playing.

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    stops
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    have stopped
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    Wrong
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    stopping
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    Wrong
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    stopped
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Answer : 4. "stopped"

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