English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Read the Following Passage carefully and give the answer.

 To write well you have to be able to write clearly and logically, and you cannot do this unless you can think clearly and logically. If you cannot do this, yet you should train yourself to do it by taking particular problem and following them thought, point by point to a solution, without leaving anything out and without avoiding and difficulties that you meet.

At first you may find clear, step-by-step through very difficult. You may find that your mind is not able to concentrate. Several unconnected ideas may occur together. But Practice will improve your ability to concentrate on a single idea and think about it clearly and logically. In order to increase your vocabulary and to improve your style, you should read widely. Use a good dictionary to help you find the exact meaning and correct usage of words.

Always remember that regular and frequent practice is necessary if you want to learn to write well. It is no good waiting until you have an inspiration before you write. Even with the most famous writers, inspiration is rare. Some one said that writing is ninety-nine percent hard work and one percent inspiration, so the sooner you get into the habit of disciplining your self to write, the better.

According to the passage, a good writer needs__

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    inspiration
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    the ability to work hard and practice
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    a single idea
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    the ability to concentrate
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Answer : 2. "the ability to work hard and practice"

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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.

In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience.

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    failed to make an impact
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    impressed a lot
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    appealed to the sentiments of the audience
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    could not be heard clearly
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Answer : 1. "failed to make an impact"

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Direction: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

VAGUE 

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    cloudy
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    ambiguous
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    unclear
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    definite
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Answer : 4. "definite "

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What is the synonym of nasty?

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    conch
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    chary
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    dire
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    nice
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Answer : 4. "nice"

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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Tomatoes sown around July in the southern states are harvested in October.

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    Tomatoes sowing around July
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    Tomatoes sown under July
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    Tomatoes sow around July
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    No substitution required
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Answer : 4. "No substitution required"

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Identify the best way to improve the Bold part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-

Henry is taking John for tea.

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    taking John on tea
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    taking John to tea
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    taking John at tea
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    No improvement
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Answer : 1. "taking John on tea"

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