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.

he man has too many irons in the fire

1987 0

  • 1
    is attempting too many prospects simultaneously
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    is dealing with too many problems simultaneously
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    is cooking too many dishes simultaneously
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    is maintaining too many relationships simultaneously
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "is attempting too many prospects simultaneously "

Q:

King George V's accession _____the throne was celebrated with great pomp. 

1987 0

  • 1
    against
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    to
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    for
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    with
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "to "

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).

The students were (A)/ awaiting for (B)/ the arrival of the chief guest.(C)/No error (D)

1986 0

  • 1
    A
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    B
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    C
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    D
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "C"

Q:

In each of the questions given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.

Cut somebody some slack

1985 0

  • 1
    Not to be so critical
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Not to be so benevolent
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Not to be so rude
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Not to be so happy
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    Not to be so boring
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Not to be so critical"
Explanation :

undefined

Q:

Choose one word for the expressions from the options given below:

Someone who eats a lot of food. 

1983 0

  • 1
    Regular diner
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Glutton
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Foodie
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Greedy person
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "Glutton "

Q:

Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

I don't like people keeping me waiting. 

1983 0

  • 1
    I don't like people are kept me waiting.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    I don't like people were kept me waiting
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    I don't like being kept waiting.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    I don't like , people are being kept waiting
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "I don't like being kept waiting."

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully