General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.

Suraj as well as his friends 'was' arrested.

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    Were
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    Were being
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    Have been
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    No improvement
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Answer : 4. "No improvement"

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the questions as directed.

We expect individuals (I) to take charge of their lives, to assume responsibility for their decisions. But when individuals group together, a problem arises. Groups can’t take charge of themselves, nor can every member simultaneously take charge of the entire group. Someone from the group is invariably asked to show the way, to become the primary agent, to lead. Yet, not everyone who occupies high office is a leader. A person who merely (II) or has management skills is not a leader. Moreover, not everyone who assumes the role of a leader is able to play it well. What qualities then make for a leader? Which (A)virtues are required to provide ethical leadership? I suppose there is little new (III). But let me still give it a shot in the hope that it serves as a good reminder. And in the election year, why not focus on qualities necessary for political leadership?

If a person is chosen to lead the group, it is her responsibility to take care of the interest of each person of the entire group. This often (B)____ putting collective interest before her own interest or that of her

preferred group. For this to happen, she must first be able to identify the common good, to have a grasp of what is acceptable to all, to have an inclusive vision. This requires an infinite capacity to listen to others, to learn from them, to have the intellectual ability to critically examine and evaluate what everyone wants and needs, and then put them all together. Since this intellectual formulation can only be the first step, an estimate of the real quality of a decision is not known until it is implemented; ______(C) _______.
 This requires him to keep his ear to the ground, listen patiently to criticism to judge if his policies are working. He must not be defensive when criticised, or evade uncomfortable questions, but face criticism head on and be able to sift the wheat from the chaff. It also necessitates that a leader show flexibility and an ability for course correction by admitting mistakes. He should know that one’s stature is not diminished by accepting fallibility. A leader must be a good communicator, and that is greatly helped if he has a way with words. But all the rhetorical flourish is of no avail if the speech lacks sincerity and conviction. Finally, a good leader knows that nothing can be achieved without the collective expertise and wisdom of a support team.
 It is equally tempting to pick those one has taken a fancy to, who are personally loyal. But such people often lack spine. (D)Fearful people with poor ability can never offer good advice to their leader and could allow bad decisions to prevail that push the country down a ruinous path. Besides, they are often among the first to backstab the leader once out of power. Thus, personal likes and dislikes too must be set aside.

In the Question below three phrases are given which must be filled in the positions given in I, II and III in the passage. From the options given below, choose the correct order of phrases that should be filled in the positions given.
A. one can say on this matter
B. to be their own leaders
C. coordinates the actions of others

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    ABC
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    CAB
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    BCA
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    BAC
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    ACB
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Answer : 3. "BCA"

Q:

Select the synonym of

to ordain

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    to anoint
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    to retract
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    to veto
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    to void
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Answer : 1. "to anoint"

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We're asking them to ______ the deadline.

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    increase
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    enlarge
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    broaden
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    extend
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Answer : 4. "extend"
Explanation :

  • "Extend" means to prolong or lengthen, and it is the most suitable term when referring to a deadline.
  • "Increase" and "enlarge" are more commonly associated with quantity or size and are not typically used to describe extending a deadline.
  • "Broaden" means to widen in scope, and it doesn't convey the idea of extending a specific time limit.

Q:

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
 I work hardly too earn bread and butter for my family. 

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    work hardest too
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    work hard to
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    No improvement required
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    works hardly to
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Answer : 2. "work hard to "

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