English Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A wise king’s wisdom _____________the land like the sun.
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645b8989f75f230a7a639df1A wise king’s wisdom _____________the land like the sun.
- 1illuminatestrue
- 2darkensfalse
- 3dimsfalse
- 4spreadsfalse
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Answer : 1. "illuminates"
Explanation :
(A) illuminates - The phrase "wisdom illuminates the land like the sun" implies that the king's wisdom brightens and enlightens the land, making "illuminates" the most appropriate choice.
Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
One day, I was handed a few volumes of new literature unlike anything I had ever read before and so ________ as to make me utterly forget my hopeless state.
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645cceb2cdae930acb6a99cfOne day, I was handed a few volumes of new literature unlike anything I had ever read before and so ________ as to make me utterly forget my hopeless state.
- 1repellingfalse
- 2captivatingtrue
- 3boringfalse
- 4unrealisticfalse
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Answer : 2. "captivating"
Explanation :
(B) captivating - The word "captivating" fits well in the context of the sentence, suggesting that the literature was so engaging that it made the person forget their hopeless state.
Q: Complete the sentence with an appropriate synonym of the word mentioned in the bracket.
The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
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6462150fc899b466f44856b7The party was so amazing that everyone _________ (hated) leaving it.
- 1loathedtrue
- 2enhancedfalse
- 3reveredfalse
- 4embracedfalse
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Answer : 1. "loathed"
Explanation :
(A) loathed - The word "amazing" suggests a positive experience, and among the given options, "loathed" is the most appropriate synonym for "hated."
Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The roof _______ the weight of the snow.
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645cd5b00827e80a9f7ffcd0The roof _______ the weight of the snow.
- 1collapsed undertrue
- 2collapsed tofalse
- 3collapsed withfalse
- 4collapsed forfalse
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Answer : 1. "collapsed under"
Explanation :
(A) collapsed under - The phrase "collapsed under" correctly conveys the idea that the roof could not bear the weight of the snow, leading to a collapse.
Q: Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
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6462158bcdae930acb76c9f2Doing adventure sports is banned for athletes as it can be ___________ (perilous).
- 1reliablefalse
- 2worthlessfalse
- 3adventurousfalse
- 4treacheroustrue
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Answer : 4. "treacherous"
Explanation :
treacherous - The word "perilous" suggests danger, and among the given options, "treacherous" is the most appropriate synonym, indicating a potential threat or hazard.
Q: In the following passage, a word has been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
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6462186e45f1450a80c6b1e8Manpower exporters and overseas recruiters commonly __________ in illegal business practices for short-term _______ gain.
- 1honoured, professionalfalse
- 2indulged, monetarytrue
- 3regulated, personalfalse
- 4thrived, devotionalfalse
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Answer : 2. "indulged, monetary"
Explanation :
- "Indulged" suggests involvement or participation, often in a negative or excessive manner, which fits the context of engaging in illegal business practices.
- "Monetary" pertains to money, and it appropriately describes the type of gain being pursued in the sentence.
- The other options do not convey the intended meaning in the context of illegal business practices and short-term gain.
Q:Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We're asking them to ______ the deadline.
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64621d3719bbd20a9ad382dd- 1increasefalse
- 2enlargefalse
- 3broadenfalse
- 4extendtrue
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Answer : 4. "extend"
Explanation :
- "Extend" means to prolong or lengthen, and it is the most suitable term when referring to a deadline.
- "Increase" and "enlarge" are more commonly associated with quantity or size and are not typically used to describe extending a deadline.
- "Broaden" means to widen in scope, and it doesn't convey the idea of extending a specific time limit.
Q: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We should ______ his outfit as he has put on weight.
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6462310e4f2cce98433790eeWe should ______ his outfit as he has put on weight.
- 1altertrue
- 2altarfalse
- 3ultrafalse
- 4utterfalse
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Answer : 1. "alter"
Explanation :
- "Alter" means to make changes or modifications. In this context, it's used to convey the idea of adjusting or changing the outfit to accommodate the person's change in weight.
- "Altar" refers to a raised structure or platform used for religious or ceremonial purposes.
- "Ultra" means beyond, extreme, or excessive, and it doesn't fit the context.
- "Utter" means to speak or express, and it doesn't convey the idea of making changes to an outfit in this context.