General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

One part of the philosophy of life’s meaning consists of the systemetic attempt to identify what people have in mind when they think about the topic.

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    attempt
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    philosophy
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    think
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Answer : 4. "Systemetic"
Explanation :

The correct spelling is "Systematic." The incorrect spelling "Systemetic" has an extra 'e'.


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Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
 The university team won the match in the end with a _______________ (cunning) move.

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    brilliant
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    slick
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    random
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    quick
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Answer : 2. "slick"
Explanation :

(B) slick

  • "Slick" is a synonym for cunning and fits well in the context of a clever move.

Q:

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
 I told Pooja that she could have use my car to get around while she is in my hometown.

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    that she could have use my car to get around with
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    that she can use my car to get around
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    that she could have use my car to get away
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    that she can use my car to get away with
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Answer : 2. "that she can use my car to get around"

Q:

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
 Casual

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    Personal
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    Formal
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    Traditional
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Answer : 3. "Formal"
Explanation :

"Casual" refers to something relaxed, informal, or not strict. The antonym "Formal" denotes something that is official, structured, or follows established conventions. Therefore, option (C) Formal is the opposite or antonym of "Casual."


Q:

Kalidasa was a greater classical Sanskrit poet of India.

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    No improvement
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    was a great classical
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    was the greater classic
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    was a greatest classical
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Answer : 2. "was a great classical"

Q:

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

Place where two or more rivers meet

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    confluence
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    strait
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    delta
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    estuary
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Answer : 1. "confluence"
Explanation :

(A) confluence - The place where two or more rivers meet is called a "confluence."

Q:

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

It is well accorded that COVID-19 extracts a huge toll on the mental health of patients and leaves behind a slew of neurological sequelae in its wake. However, what is alarming is the wide gamut of mental and neurological disorders seen even in those with milder symptoms. Such patients frequently reported being anxious, depressed and having difficulty in sleeping. A higher incidence of frank psychosis manifesting as disorganization of thought processes and personality disorders was also reported. Many survivors of COVID19 had to battle substance abuse in its immediate aftermath. There was a steep increase in the amount of alcohol consumed by regular drinkers. Persons who had stopped smoking and consuming alcohol resumed their habit in disconcerting numbers.

The occurrence of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinsonism is concerning as this would bring longterm disability in the form of impaired mobility and memory decline. It has been hypothesized that the causative mechanism for many of the neurological conditions due to COVID-19 may be the direct invasion of the nervous system by the virus, an increased tendency to blood clotting or an exaggerated immune response by the body. Various other factors like pre-existing psychiatric illness, prolonged quarantine, perceived lack of organizational support, and social stigma are risk factors. Anxiety, Nervousness, and Posttraumatic stress disorder are often fuelled by fear of infecting other family members, physical distancing, loneliness, and ________ at home in cramped quarters.

The pandemic has radically transformed the way businesses function and services delivered. Remote working disrupts a healthy-work life balance. Face to face contact and human interactions which were considered so essential for emotional well-being has taken a backseat. Lack of comforting physical contact like shaking hands and hugging friends is stressful and disconcerting. Online classes and home-schooling have placed a gargantuan burden both on students and parents. Lack of access to reliable computer hardware and spotty internet connections, particularly in rural areas and in the economically backward have created a new class divide. Children have been deprived of co-curricular activities, participation in group events and sports which is essential for their holistic development. Mental stress and fatigue have increased manyfold due to the rigours imposed by virtual learning.

Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank for the sentence given below.

Anxiety, Nervousness, and Post-traumatic stress disorder are often fuelled by fear of infecting other family members, physical distancing, loneliness, and ________ at home in cramped quarters.

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    Independence
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    Confinement
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    Consent
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Answer : 4. "Confinement"

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Directions : Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. 

For months the old tanker, African Queen , lay turned over on her side, stuck fast in the sands off the coast of Maryland. She had run aground so badly that her owners had decided to leave her to her fate. It was considered impossible to refloat her and the ship began to rust and sink deeper and deeper into the sands. Men frequently came out in small boats and removed any parts that could be sold-until two men decided to attempt the impossible : to float the African Queen once more. Both men were engineers and had no experience of ships so that few people thought they could succeed. 

The men began by studying the exact state of the African Queen and came to the conclusion that she would float again if air was pumped into the tanks which were now full of sea-water. A diver was sent down to examine the underside of the ship. In the cold, dark water he found an enormous hole in her side which had been torn when the ship ran aground. It was plain that nothing could be done until the hole was repaired. As no single sheet of steel would cover it, the men were obliged to order a great number of sheets which had to be joined together. For several weeks divers worked continually to close the hole. At times, the sea was so rough that it was difficult to go down; and on more than one occasion, they had to contend with sharks. 

At last the hole was covered and the men began to pump the sea-water out of the ship’s tanks. It seemed as if they were bound to succeed, for when the tanks were full of air, the African Queen began to stir in the water. The men could not understand why she still would not float until they discovered that her rudder was embedded in mud. Huge cranes were brought to haul the sunken rudder out and the ship was again afloat. By this time, the men were almost exhausted. They had worked ceaselessly for three months to save the African Queen and had succeeded when everyone thought they would fail. Now they stood on the bridge of the ship, tired but proud, as tugs brought the African Queen into the harbour. 

The part of the ship used for steering is called  

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Answer : 1. "rudder "

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