General English Practice Question and Answer

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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.

Ads on TV increase the sale of any commodity.

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    The sale of any commodity are increased by ads on TV.
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    The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV.
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    The sale of any commodity are being increased by ads on TV.
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    The sale of any commodity is being increased by ads on TV.
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Answer : 2. "The sale of any commodity is increased by ads on TV."

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Direction: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A gentle song sung to put a child to sleep.

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    Lullaby
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    Lyre
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    Lyric
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    Laurel
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Answer : 1. "Lullaby"

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A person’s last performance

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    Memoir
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    Swan song
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    Prognosis
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    Elegy
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Answer : 2. "Swan song"

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Direction: In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet.

He promised to look into the matter.

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    to peer closely
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    to take care of
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    to investigate
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    to question
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Answer : 3. "to investigate "

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Answer : 3. "Despite the praise"

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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.

out of the woods

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    no longer in trouble
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    no longer famous
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    no longer in sight
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    no longer young
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Answer : 1. "no longer in trouble "

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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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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.

It is a breach of etiquette to break into a conversation when you are not invited. 

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    improper and impolite
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    shocking and strange
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    harsh and cruel
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    unavoidable and unjust
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Answer : 1. "improper and impolite "

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