General English Practice Question and Answer

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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    alter
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    altar
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    ultra
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    utter
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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.

Q:

Select the correct homonym from the given options to fill in the blank.
 The French perfume has a wonderful________.

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    sent
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    send
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    scent
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    cent
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Answer : 3. "scent"
Explanation :

"Scent" refers to a pleasant or distinctive smell, especially a pleasant fragrance or aroma. It is the appropriate term to describe the quality of the French perfume in this context.

The other options, "sent," "send," and "cent," have different meanings. "Sent" is the past tense of the verb "send," "send" is a verb meaning to dispatch or transmit something, and "cent" is a unit of currency. None of these fit the context of describing the quality of a perfume.

Q:

Funny stories made me and my brother_________.

Funny stories made me and my brother_________.

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    conscious
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    determined
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    giggly
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    gritty
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Answer : 3. "giggly"
Explanation :

The complete sentence would be: "Funny stories made me and my brother giggly."


Q:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Settlers ______ a new colony in the early 18th century.

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    fixed
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    extended
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    established
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    entrenched
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Answer : 3. "established"
Explanation :

The complete sentence would be: "Settlers established a new colony in the early 18th century."


Q:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 It is very difficult for her to ___________.

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    keep a secret
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    touch a secret
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    make a secret
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    cry a secret
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Answer : 1. "keep a secret"
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "It is very difficult for her to keep a secret." This implies that the person finds it challenging to maintain confidentiality or not disclose information.


Q:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
 The planets are _______________ around the sun.

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    revolving
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    circling
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    rotating
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    rounding
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Answer : 1. "revolving"
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "The planets are revolving around the sun." This choice accurately describes the movement of planets in their orbits around the sun.



Q:

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
 If you are the one who is planning to lose weight, remember to keep your snacking _______.

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    outgoing
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    prejudiced
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    uncontrolled
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    moderate
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Answer : 4. "moderate"
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "If you are the one who is planning to lose weight, remember to keep your snacking moderate." This implies that snacking should be done in a controlled or moderate manner to support weight loss.


Q:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The monster trucks have very _______ engines, they can probably pull a train coach without any problem.

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    dominant
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    forceful
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    impressive
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    powerful
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Answer : 4. "powerful "
Explanation :

The sentence would then read: "The monster trucks have very powerful engines; they can probably pull a train coach without any problem." This suggests that the engines of the monster trucks are strong and capable.

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