General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

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 ) .

She has no other hobby but that of collecting coins.

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    not other hobbies but
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    No substitution
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    no another hobby but
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    no other hobby than
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "no other hobby than"

Q:

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

Politicians are notorious for doing undue favor to their relatives.

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    pluralism
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    nepotism
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    dualism
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    polarism
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "nepotism"

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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).

His work is not (A) /connected to the Education Ministry (B)/but with the Labour Ministry. (C)/ No error (D).

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    A
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    B
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    C
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    D
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "B"
Explanation :

Connected with will be right.

Q:

Select the most appropriate idiom ( in the context) to fill in the sentence.

Rohit was ______ when he took important decisions without consulting the family.

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    cutting the red tape
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    in the same boat
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    told to fight his own battles himself
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    told to get a new lease of life
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "told to fight his own battles himself"

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Answer : 2. "He purchased the"

Q:

Four words are given in question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt.

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    Endeavour
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Endaevour
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Endevour
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Endeavore
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "Endeavour"

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Answer : 3. "had promised"

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