General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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).

Due to (A)/ a misunderstanding (B)/ I did not meet him. (C)/ No error (D).

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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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Answer : 2. "B"
Explanation :

a is unnecessary in the sentence┬а


Q:

In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer.

I don't think I can _____with him any longer.

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    put out
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    put off
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    put up
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    put on
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Answer : 3. "put up "

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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.

The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian.

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    The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car.
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    The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding.
    Correct
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    The car which was speeding has knocked down the pedestrian.
    Correct
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    Knocking down of the pedestrian has been done by the speeding car.
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Answer : 1. "The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car."

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Directions : Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

Last week the committee summarily rejected their proposal for acquisition of the investment bank.

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    have rejected in summary
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    summarily reject
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    is rejected summarily
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    were summarily rejected
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    No correction required
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Answer : 5. "No correction required"

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Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

As soon as I saw the ferocious dog than I ran away.

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    No sooner than I saw
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    No sooner did I see
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    No sooner has I see
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    No improvement
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Answer : 2. "No sooner did I see"

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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).

Every man in this world (a)/ wishes to live long (b)/ but nobody wanted to grow old.(c)/ No error (d).

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    (a)
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    (b)
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    (c)
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    (d)
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Answer : 3. "(c)"

Q:

In the following sentence, a word has been emboldened. Select the best alternative for the bold word from the given options.

I was shocked at the audacity and brazenness of the gangsters.

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    Cowardice
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    Insolence
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    Presumption
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    Brevity
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    Heed
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Answer : 2. "Insolence"
Explanation :

We have to choose the word which is similar to the emboldened word and replace it.┬а

Audacity: willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence.┬а

Insolence: rude and disrespectful behaviour

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