General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the questions given below, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

FRESH

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    Sour
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    Stale
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    Laden
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Soft
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Answer : 2. "Stale"

Q:

Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence.

She said, “I will be available tomorrow.”

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    She said that she would be available tomorrow.
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    She said that she would be available the next day.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    She said that she must be available the next day.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    She said that she will be available the next day.
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "She said that she would be available the next day."

Q:

Choose the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The committee could not reach a conscence even after a six-hour long meeting yesterday.

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    consensus
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    conscius
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    cautius
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    conscientios
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Answer : 1. "consensus"
Explanation :

The correct spelling is "consensus."


Q:

Directions: In the following questions, the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice. 

The peon refused him admittance.  

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    He was refused admittance by the peon.
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    Admittance is refused to him by the peon.
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Admittance was refused by the peon to him.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Admittance is refused him by the peon.
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Answer : 1. "He was refused admittance by the peon. "
Explanation :

The past simple tense is changed into the passive voice.


Q:

HINDRANCE 

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    approval
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    approbation
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    assistance
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    Wrong
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    authorization
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Answer : 3. "assistance "

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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.

Hold your horses for a moment while I make a phone call.

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    Be patient
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    Stayout
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    Be quiet
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    Wait
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Answer : 1. "Be patient"

Q:

Select the antonym of COARSE.

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    Rough
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    Painful
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    Delicate
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    Harsh
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Answer : 3. "Delicate"
Explanation :

"Coarse" refers to something rough or lacking refinement, and "delicate" implies a high level of refinement, subtlety, or sensitivity.


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