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English Practice Test - 1 (FSL)

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Directions: Choose the word which can be used in place of the given phrase or set of words.

A group of camels

  1. shoal

  2. nest

  3. troop

  4. caravan


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word which is incorrectly spelled.

  1. Ascent

  2. Assialant

  3. Accent

  4. Arrestant

  5. Ascendant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assailant

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Assuage

  1. Exasperate

  2. Weaken

  3. Lessen

  4. Relieve


Correct Option: A

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)

  1. exposes

  2. exposing

  3. exposed

  4. expose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is an imperative sentence, where we need a verb (plural) in present tense, which is 'expose'. Hence, 4.

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.

  1. abolished

  2. ruins

  3. collapsed

  4. extinguished

  5. crashed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  1. abolished – A practice that is forbidden or has been made void is called abolished. A building cannot be abolished.
    1. ruins – A building in a fallen and decayed condition is said to be in ruins. This is the correct answer in this context as his home, which had been abandoned, is now decayed.
    2. collapsed – Collapsed also means to crumble or fall. However, this is incorrect as the preposition ‘in’ is used before the blank. Collapsed is not used with ‘in’. In this context, ‘in ruins’ is the correct answer.
    3. extinguished – To put an end to something, especially a fire, is to extinguish it.
    4. crashed – A crash happens when something falls into pieces or breaks with a loud noise.

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.

  1. deserted

  2. forlorn

  3. forsaken

  4. barren

  5. bereft


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  1. deserted – Deserted means without inhabitants or lonely. The sentence itself leads us to this word as it mentions that only a dog was there, otherwise it was lonely or empty.
    1. forlorn – Forlorn indicates the feeling of desolation or extreme sadness.
    2. forsaken – Forsaken indicates abandoned.
    3. barren – Something unproductive is barren.
    4. bereft – The feeling of being bereft arises from being deprived of something, usually by the use of violence.

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.

  1. checked

  2. scoped

  3. surveyed

  4. overlooked

  5. appraised


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  1. checked – To check is to investigate or verify something.
    1. scoped – To scope something or someone is a slang that indicates a casual checking out.
    2. surveyed – To survey is to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc. From the passage, we can deduce that the man has come back after some time and is taking stock of his old home and the area around it. Thus, this is the correct answer.
    3. overlooked – To overlook is to fail to notice something.
    4. appraised – To estimate something for its monetary value is to appraise it.

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.

  1. recorded

  2. registered

  3. determined

  4. indicated

  5. marked


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  1. recorded – To register or record something for the purpose of preserving is recording.
    1. registered – Something that is noticed or makes an impression is registered.  3. determined – To decide something is to determine it.
    2. indicated – Something that expresses evidence of something is taken as an indication. In this context, the smoke from the chimneys expresses evidence of life in the area. 5. marked – Something that makes something else conspicuous is known as being marked by it.  

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.

  1. copied

  2. reciprocated

  3. replicated

  4. repeated

  5. recorded


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  1. copied – To imitate something is to copy it.
    2. reciprocated – To give something in return is to reciprocate it.
    3. replicated – To produce something by copying it exactly is replicating it.
    4. repeated – To say something again is to repeat it. In this context, this is correct as he takes her name again before she notices him.
    1. recorded – To write something down to preserve it is to record it.

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.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense, where we use only the first form of the verb. Replace “is visiting” with “visits”

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.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. NO Error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of present indefinite tense, where we use only the first form of the verb. Replace “is taking” with “takes”

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

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the principal clause of a sentence is in the future indefinite, the subordinate clause should be in the present indefinite tense. Replace “will work” with “work”.

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

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of present continuous tense. Replace “still rains” with “is still raining”

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

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. No Error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Case of present perfect tense. The sentence demonstrates the completion of an act. Replace “takes” with “has taken”.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

People criticise doctors for _______ too many medicines for even the simplest of problems.

  1. prescribing

  2. referring to

  3. advising

  4. proposing


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

If you want to save money, you must _______ shopping.

  1. cut down on

  2. get rid of

  3. put up with

  4. go down with


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

Our ancestors would find the speed with which we can travel around the globe, ________.

  1. wonderful

  2. rash

  3. miraculous

  4. staggering


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

The news of the secret pact _______ despite official efforts for secrecy.

  1. revealed

  2. leaked out

  3. disclosed

  4. spread


Correct Option: B

Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.

Mr. Rao teaches me English.

  1. I was taught English by Mr. Rao.

  2. I taught English by Mr. Rao.

  3. I am taught English by Mr. Rao.

  4. I am being taught English by Mr. Rao.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Active voice: teaches me, passive voice: I am taught Subject becomes object and object becomes subject. When there are two objects as in this sentence (English and me), either can become the subject.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate option.

Being awarded the Nobel Prize, marked a _______ in his career.

  1. yard stick

  2. signpost

  3. milestone

  4. memorial


Correct Option: C
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