General English Practice Question and Answer

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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 ) .

He both won a medal and a scholarship. 

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    He won a medal and a scholarship both.
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    Both he won a medal and a scholarship.
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    He won both a medal and a scholarship.
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    No improvement
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Answer : 3. "He won both a medal and a scholarship. "

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Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) are given below sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required ‘, mark (E) as the answer.

The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise.

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    took everyone as surprised
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    take everyone with surprised
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    took everyone by surprises
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    took everyone by surprise
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    No correction required
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Answer : 4. "took everyone by surprise"

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Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.
He said, “What a beautiful scene”!

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    He said that what a beautiful scene it was
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    He wondered that it was beautiful scene
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    He exclaimed what a beautiful scene it was
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    He exclaimed that it was very beautiful scene
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Answer : 4. "He exclaimed that it was very beautiful scene"

Q:

Choose one word for the expressions from the options given below:

Statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost. 

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    Prediction
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    Estimate
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    Forecast
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    Budget
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Answer : 2. "Estimate "

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Direction: In the question a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expressed the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

They have painted the door.

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    The door was painted.
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    The door has been painted.
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    The door is painted.
    Correct
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    The door be painted.
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Answer : 2. "The door has been painted."

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In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it as your answer.

The _____ of democratic freedom is dialogue and the ____interchange of diverse ideas.

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    essence, unhampered
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    epitome, discriminating
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    deterioration, untrammeled
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    height, restrained
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Answer : 1. "essence, unhampered"

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A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

I know her well said Manisha.

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    Manisha said that she knew her well.
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    Manisha said if she knows her well.
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    Manisha said that she knows her.
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    Manisha says that she knew her well.
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Answer : 1. "Manisha said that she knew her well."

Q: A place where birds are kept 3324 2

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    Apiary
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    Aviary
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    Nursery
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    Extempore
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Answer : 2. "Aviary"
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