General English Practice Question and Answer

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
 God has clearly blessed human beings for his glory.

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    Appointed
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    Produced
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    Applied
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    Cursed
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Answer : 4. "Cursed"
Explanation :

The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word "blessed" in the given sentence is "cursed." "Blessed" implies being favored, protected, or endowed with divine grace, while "cursed" suggests being subjected to divine displeasure or misfortune. The other options— "appointed" (designated for a specific role), "produced" (created), and "applied" (put into action)— do not convey the opposite meaning of "blessed" in this context.

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Directions: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against every five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The world of finance can be __(A)_, but understanding key concepts and strategies can help investors make __(B)_ decisions. One important concept is the time value of money, which refers to the fact that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. This is because money can be invested and earn _(C)__ over time, meaning that a dollar today has the potential to grow into more than a dollar in the future. Risk tolerance is another important consideration when it comes to investing. The level of risk an investor is willing to take on should be carefully __(D)_ against the potential for return. Generally, the higher the risk of an investment, the higher the potential return, but also the higher the potential for loss.

When investing in the stock market, investors have several strategies to choose from. Value investing involves looking for stocks that are trading at a lower price than their intrinsic value, while growth investing involves looking for companies that are expected to grow at a faster rate than the overall market. Regardless of the strategy chosen, it's important to __(E)_ a portfolio across different asset classes to reduce overall risk and maximize potential gains.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (A)?

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    Hearten
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    Encouraging
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    Daunting
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    Affecting
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    Cheering
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Answer : 3. "Daunting"

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

Sumathi was 'a industriously' and willing worker.

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    An industrious
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    A industrious
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    An industriously
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    No improvement
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Answer : 1. "An industrious "

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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options:

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    Retort
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    Retrieve
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    Revange
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    Return
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Answer : 3. "Revange"
Explanation :

The correct spelling is "Revenge." The incorrect spelling "Revange" is a misspelling.


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Directions: In the following questions, 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.

Robin would draw a picture in the competition.

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    In the competition Robin would have to draw a picture.
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    A picture in the competition would have been drawn by Robin.
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    In the competition Robin would be drawn a picture.
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    A picture would be drawn by Robin in the competition.
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Answer : 4. "A picture would be drawn by Robin in the competition. "

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Some people were tired of the long ______ in front of the mall and left without entering.

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    waste
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    waist
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    wait
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    weight
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Answer : 3. "wait"

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Chanhudaro was a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to Mohenjodaro (125 hectares), almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shellcutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making. The variety of materials used to make beads is remarkable: stones like carnelian (of a beautiful red colour), jasper, crystal, quartz and steatite; metals like copper, bronze and gold; and shell, faience and terracotta or burnt clay. Some beads were made of two or more stones, cemented together, some of stone with gold caps. The shapes were numerous – disc shaped, cylindrical, spherical, barrel-shaped, segmented. Some were decorated by incising or painting, and some had designs etched onto them.

Techniques for making beads differed according to the material. Steatite, a very soft stone, was easily worked. Some beads were moulded out of a paste made with steatite powder. This permitted making a variety of shapes, unlike the geometrical forms made out of harder stones. How the steatite micro bead was made remains a puzzle for archaeologists studying ancient technology. Archaeologists’ experiments have revealed that the red colour of carnelian was obtained by firing the yellowish raw material and beads at various stages of production. Nodules were chipped into rough shapes, and then finely flaked into the final form. Grinding, polishing and finally drilling completed the process. Specialised drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and more recently at Dholavira. Nageshwar and Balakot, both settlements are near the coast. These were specialised centres for making shell objects – including bangles, ladles and inlay – which were taken to other settlements. Similarly, it is likely that finished products (such as beads) from Chanhudaro and Lothal were taken to the large urban centres such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

Which of these statements is NOT true?

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    Beads were made in numerous shapes and sizes.
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    Chanhudaro was exclusively devoted to craft production.
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    Carnelian is a beautiful bluish stone.
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    Harappa and Mohenjodaro were large urban centres.
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Answer : 3. "Carnelian is a beautiful bluish stone."

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