General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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 General presented us a detailed battle plan.

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    A detailed battle plan was presented to us by the General.
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    Presenting of a detailed battle plan was being done by the General to us.
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    A detailed battle plan will be presented to us by the General.
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    The General presents us a detailed battle plan.
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Answer : 1. "A detailed battle plan was presented to us by the General."

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Select the correctly spelt word.

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    terbulence
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    turbulance
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    turbulence
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    turbulense
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Answer : 3. "turbulence"

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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.

The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove. 

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    accepted defeat
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    rejected the prize
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    resorted to wrong tactics
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    gave a challenge
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Answer : 4. "gave a challenge"

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Directions: In the questions, a part of the sentence is given in Underline. Below are given alternatives to the Underline part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
I shall appreciate if you kindly accept my proposal. 

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    I shall appreciate it if
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    I would have appreciate if
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    I would appreciate if
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    No improvement
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Answer : 1. "I shall appreciate it if "

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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).

Scarcely had (A)/the function started (B)/ than it began to rain.(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 question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Mutual discourse

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    Colloquy
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    Eloquence
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    Soliloquy
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    Obloquy
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Answer : 1. "Colloquy"

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Answer : 4. "stability"
Explanation :

(D) stability - Young people from disadvantaged homes look for stability in government jobs.

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