General English Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.
The university team won the match in the end with a _______________ (cunning) move.

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    brilliant
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    slick
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    random
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    quick
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Answer : 2. "slick "

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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    illuminates
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    darkens
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    dims
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    spreads
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Answer : 1. "illuminates"

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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    repelling
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    captivating
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    boring
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    unrealistic
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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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    loathed
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    enhanced
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    revered
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    embraced
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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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    collapsed under
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    collapsed to
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    collapsed with
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    collapsed for
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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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    reliable
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    worthless
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    adventurous
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    treacherous
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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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    honoured, professional
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    indulged, monetary
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    regulated, personal
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    thrived, devotional
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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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    increase
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    enlarge
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    broaden
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    extend
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Answer : 4. "extend"

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