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English — Set 11

10 Questions with Answers & Explanations

Set 11 of 38

1

When I was a child, I ......to school everyday instead going by cycle.

Options

A

had walked

B

walked

C

have walked

D

have been walking

Correct Answer

walked

Explanation

Past habits or repeated actions in the past are expressed using the simple past tense (walked).

2

The passage mention James McCain

Context: Study the following passage and answer the questions based on it (1- 5) Detective glories tend to glorify crime. Murderers, gangsters and crooks all kinds are described as tough, cunning and courageous individuals who know how to take care of themselves and how to get what they want. In James McCain's The Postman Always Rings twice, for instance the villain is much more a impressive character than his victim. He is casual brave smart and successful with women. It is true that he finally gets caught. But he is punished for a crime that he did not commit, so that his conviction is hardly a triumph of justice. Besides, looking back over the exciting life of the criminal, the reader might conclude that it was worth the risk.

Questions

A

as an author of detective stories

B

as brave, smart, and successful with women

C

as tough cunning and courageous

D

as being more impressive than others

Correct Answer

as an author of detective stories

Explanation

The passage refers to James McCain as the writer of the book 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', identifying him as an author.

3

When their examinations are over, the children gleefully ...... the books they had been reading.

Options

A

shelve

B

sidetrack

C

overthrew

D

abandon

Correct Answer

shelve

Explanation

To 'shelve' books means to put them away on a shelf, which fits the context of finishing exams and organizing study materials.

4

Soft minded individuals are ...... to embrace all kinds of superstitions.

Options

A

disposed

B

eager

C

reluctant

D

prone

Correct Answer

prone

Explanation

'Prone to' is a common idiomatic expression meaning likely to suffer from or do something, especially something bad or harmful.

5

Now, the management graduate can expect to have a prosperous life on a ...... income without having to depend on finding a place in family busiess having to tend the paternal estates.

Options

A

professional

B

regular

C

meaningful

D

dependable

Correct Answer

regular

Explanation

A 'regular income' refers to consistent earnings from a professional career, contrasted here with inheritance or family business.

6

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete: The machine is difficult to build ...... easy to maintain.

Options

A

but

B

and

C

for

D

if

Correct Answer

but

Explanation

The conjunction 'but' is used to link two contrasting statements: 'difficult to build' (negative connotation) and 'easy to maintain' (positive connotation).

7

............ us, if we requested ?

Options

A

will you help

B

changed

C

will change

D

will have changed

Correct Answer

will you help

Explanation

The sentence is a conditional. Although 'requested' is past tense (suggesting 'would' for Type 2), 'will' is provided as the best option among the choices to form a request.

8

Leave a two inch ...... on each page for the teacher's remarks.

Context: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Options

A

border

B

margin

C

blank

D

gap

Correct Answer

margin

Explanation

In the context of writing on paper, the blank space specifically left at the edges for comments or binding is called a 'margin'.

9

Pakistan lost a ...... wicket just when they seemed to be doing so well, and that led to their eventual defeat.

Options

A

critical

B

crucial

C

sensitive

D

providential

Correct Answer

crucial

Explanation

'Crucial' is used to describe something that is extremely important or decisive, especially in the success or failure of something.

10

Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ......

Options

A

utilise our time in watching the television

B

refrain from going out for a morning walk

C

enjoy a morning ride in the open

D

employ this rare opportunity for writing letters

Correct Answer

enjoy a morning ride in the open

Explanation

The sentence provides a positive reason ('pleasant weather'), so the logical conclusion is an outdoor activity like 'enjoying a morning ride'. Options A, B, and D are counter-intuitive to enjoying good weather.

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