Daily English Practice Test - Set 5

1)   In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.

At an early age, she had made her mark as a criminal lawyer.


a. made her mark
b. makes her mark
c. has been making her mark
d. No correction required
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: made her mark

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   The given sentence has been divided into 5 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer.

A boy who is (1) / constantly hesitating about (2) / which of any two tasks (3) / he will do first, will ultimately do either. (4) / No correction required. (5)


a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. No correction required
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 4

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully.

She had hardly seen her mother ______ she stopped crying.


a. then
b. than
c. when
d. so
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: when

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences.

I. Dr. John's fees as a general practitioner, are quite affordable.
II. Smith described his rival's accusations as baseless and malicious.


a. recrimination
b. attacks
c. prices
d. charges
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: charges

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   Pick out the word opposite in meaning to the word given below.

SPORADIC


a. augment
b. regular
c. immense
d. unrealistic
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: regular

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


6)   In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence.

'A large enclosure for keeping birds' is also called as __________


a. Zoo
b. Aquarium
c. Aviary
d. Homicide
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Aviary

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:

DEFIANT


a. elegance
b. frigid
c. aggressive
d. endrose
e. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: aggressive

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.

1. and he who has hope,
2. has hope
3. has everything
4. the person who has health


a. 1, 4, 3, 2
b. 3, 2, 4, 1
c. 3, 4, 1, 2
d. 4, 2, 1, 3
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 4, 2, 1, 3

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:

Monkeys : climb


a. Ducks : leap
b. Cats : flap
c. Rabbits : waddle
d. Horses : trot
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Horses : trot

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Select correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

The factory workers _________ threatened to launch a strike for next 15 days to _______ their demands.


a. have, press
b. has, press
c. did, get
d. nearly, fulfill
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: have, press

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   In the sentence given below, replace the underlined part with its alternate meaning. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “None of these” as the answer.

Kiran was in high spirits, when he was called upon the stage to deliver his speech.


a. was very cheerful
b. was highly depressed
c. was deeply engrossed in thoughts
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: was very cheerful

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer.

Although she (1)/ is handicapped (2)/ but she (3)/ can run fast.(4)


a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. No correction required
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


13)   Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully.

The boy was about to park his bicycle, when a passing vehicle _________ him down.


a. pushed
b. threw
c. knocked
d. kicked
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: knocked

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


14)   Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences.

I. As a fearless defender, he always inspired confidence in his goalkeeper.
II. The party shall win if you support my candidature.


a. prop
b. back
c. crutch
d. endorse
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: back

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word:

EVADE


a. avoid
b. imitate
c. grave
d. harass
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: avoid

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning.

VERSATILE


a. untalented
b. adaptable
c. veracity
d. sober
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: untalented

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


17)   In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence.

An examination of a dead body is called as


a. Amputate
b. Autopsy
c. Morgue
d. Crusade
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Autopsy

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


18)   Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence.

1. be, not what
2. always be
3. whom you want to
4. others want to see


a. 1, 2, 4, 3
b. 3, 4, 2, 1
c. 2, 3, 1, 4
d. 4, 3, 1, 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2, 3, 1, 4

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


19)   Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words:

Telephones : Buzz


a. Trumpets : Blare
b. Coins : clinks
c. Woods : chatter
d. Thunder : Creak
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Trumpets : Blare

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


20)   Choose correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful.

We can ________ breakfast in a 5-star hotel, but we _________ street food.


a. decide, liked
b. afford, prefer
c. plan, enjoyed
d. aspire, commute
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: afford, prefer

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!