General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Directions: Each sentence below has two blanks , each blank indicating that something has been omitted . Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

She would prefect . . . . . . travel early rather . . . . . . during peak hours.

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    for , to
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    to, than
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    in , so
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    not , if
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 5
    at , about
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. " to, than "

Q:

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.

The robbers broke in the house at night.

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    at night
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    the house
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    The robbers
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    broke in
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "broke in"

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Answer : 1. "would have found"

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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).

Headmaster (A)/ has instructed (B) / the teachers to follow the rules of the school. (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 : 1. "A"
Explanation :

The Headmaster

Q:

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.

If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.

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    work well for the boss
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    praise the boss
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    in a favour with the boss
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Co-operate with boss
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "in a favour with the boss"

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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 ) .

In the absence of your support, he would have lost the election. 

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    Lacking your support, he would have lost the election.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    But for your support, he would have lost the election.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    He would have lost the election, if you had not supported him.
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    No improvement
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "He would have lost the election, if you had not supported him."

Q:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

The friends decided to play cards to_________ time while waiting for the cab.

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    ignore
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    kill
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    move
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    ease
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 2. "kill"

Q:

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).

Either the operator (A) /or the foreman are (B)/ to blame for the accident. (C)/No error (D).

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

Right sentence is--Either the operator or the foreman is to blame for accident.

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