English Practice Test - 1 (FSL)
Description: English - 1 | |
Number of Questions: 20 | |
Created by: Supriya Thakkar | |
Tags: English - 1 Tenses Sentence Completion (Gap Fills) Word Usage Idiomatic and Phraseal Use Spellings Antonyms Sentence/Paragraph Completion (Gap Fills) One Word Substitution Change of Voice Paragraph Completion (Gap Fills) |
Directions: Choose the word which can be used in place of the given phrase or set of words.
A group of camels
Directions: Choose the word which is incorrectly spelled.
Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Assuage
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct verb form of the word given in bracket.
Do not _________ yourself to the sun, as your skin will get tanned. (exposure)
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill blank (2) with the help of the given alternatives.
The stranger stood on the hilltop and (1) ________ the valley before him. Despite the familiarity of the scene, some things had changed in his absence. The small house where he had once lived with his mother and younger brother James lay in (2) ________ and other houses had sprung up beyond it. Cultivated land stretched where once there had only been hills and sheep. He began his journey down towards the small township, which seemed (3) ________ save for a solitary dog barking. Only the thin plumes of smoke rising from the chimneys (4) __________ that there was life in the houses. Then, he saw her. She was standing by the byre, a basket of peats balanced on her hip as she secured the door latch. As he approached, he saw that she was older than when he last saw her, and the first streaks of grey had appeared in her once raven hair. “Margaret”, he whispered, then (5) _________ her name louder as she turned and saw him. Her mouth fell open, as if she had seen a ghost, and she dropped the basket and let out a little cry.
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill blank (3) with the help of the given alternatives.
The stranger stood on the hilltop and (1) ________ the valley before him. Despite the familiarity of the scene, some things had changed in his absence. The small house where he had once lived with his mother and younger brother James lay in (2) ________ and other houses had sprung up beyond it. Cultivated land stretched where once there had only been hills and sheep. He began his journey down towards the small township, which seemed (3) ________ save for a solitary dog barking. Only the thin plumes of smoke rising from the chimneys (4) __________ that there was life in the houses. Then, he saw her. She was standing by the byre, a basket of peats balanced on her hip as she secured the door latch. As he approached, he saw that she was older than when he last saw her, and the first streaks of grey had appeared in her once raven hair. “Margaret”, he whispered, then (5) _________ her name louder as she turned and saw him. Her mouth fell open, as if she had seen a ghost, and she dropped the basket and let out a little cry.
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill blank (1) with the help of the given alternatives.
The stranger stood on the hilltop and (1) ________ the valley before him. Despite the familiarity of the scene, some things had changed in his absence. The small house where he had once lived with his mother and younger brother James lay in (2) ________ and other houses had sprung up beyond it. Cultivated land stretched where once there had only been hills and sheep. He began his journey down towards the small township, which seemed (3) ________ save for a solitary dog barking. Only the thin plumes of smoke rising from the chimneys (4) __________ that there was life in the houses. Then, he saw her. She was standing by the byre, a basket of peats balanced on her hip as she secured the door latch. As he approached, he saw that she was older than when he last saw her, and the first streaks of grey had appeared in her once raven hair. “Margaret”, he whispered, then (5) _________ her name louder as she turned and saw him. Her mouth fell open, as if she had seen a ghost, and she dropped the basket and let out a little cry.
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill blank (4) with the help of the given alternatives.
The stranger stood on the hilltop and (1) ________ the valley before him. Despite the familiarity of the scene, some things had changed in his absence. The small house where he had once lived with his mother and younger brother James lay in (2) ________ and other houses had sprung up beyond it. Cultivated land stretched where once there had only been hills and sheep. He began his journey down towards the small township, which seemed (3) ________ save for a solitary dog barking. Only the thin plumes of smoke rising from the chimneys (4) __________ that there was life in the houses. Then, he saw her. She was standing by the byre, a basket of peats balanced on her hip as she secured the door latch. As he approached, he saw that she was older than when he last saw her, and the first streaks of grey had appeared in her once raven hair. “Margaret”, he whispered, then (5) _________ her name louder as she turned and saw him. Her mouth fell open, as if she had seen a ghost, and she dropped the basket and let out a little cry.
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First, read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill blank (5) with the help of the given alternatives.
The stranger stood on the hilltop and (1) ________ the valley before him. Despite the familiarity of the scene, some things had changed in his absence. The small house where he had once lived with his mother and younger brother James lay in (2) ________ and other houses had sprung up beyond it. Cultivated land stretched where once there had only been hills and sheep. He began his journey down towards the small township, which seemed (3) ________ save for a solitary dog barking. Only the thin plumes of smoke rising from the chimneys (4) __________ that there was life in the houses. Then, he saw her. She was standing by the byre, a basket of peats balanced on her hip as she secured the door latch. As he approached, he saw that she was older than when he last saw her, and the first streaks of grey had appeared in her once raven hair. “Margaret”, he whispered, then (5) _________ her name louder as she turned and saw him. Her mouth fell open, as if she had seen a ghost, and she dropped the basket and let out a little cry.
Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. He (A) is visiting (B) the holy place (C) every (D) month.
Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
The earth (A) is taking (B) about 24 hours (C) to complete (D) one rotation. (E) No error.
Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. (A) If you (B) will work hard, (C) you (D) will be successful. (E) No error
Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
It (A) started raining (B) in the morning (C) and it (D) still rains. (E) No error
Directions: Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. He (A) looks (B) very fresh. He (C) takes (D) his bath. (E) No error
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.
People criticise doctors for _______ too many medicines for even the simplest of problems.
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.
If you want to save money, you must _______ shopping.
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.
Our ancestors would find the speed with which we can travel around the globe, ________.
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.
The news of the secret pact _______ despite official efforts for secrecy.
Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.
Mr. Rao teaches me English.
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.
Being awarded the Nobel Prize, marked a _______ in his career.