AIRFORCE X & Y ENGLISH QUIZ 01

Select the most appropriate option for the given idiom/phrase.

Follow suit

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the coloured word.

She deftly masked her feelings.

Find Synonym.

OBSCURE

Read the passage/sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. Sherlock Holmes is the

P. who is in a state of grace

Q. is raised to the status

R. because in him scientific curiosity

S. exceptional individual

6. of a heroic passion.

Improve the sentence.

There is many a slip between the cup and lip.

Spotting the part of the sentence which has an error.

He was (a) / held in (b) / the prevention of terrorism act. (c) / No error (d)

Select the most appropriate option for the given coloured idiom/phrase.

He makes decision on the fly.

Choose correct option in Indirect Speech.

Vivek said to his friend," Could you please turn off the switch?"

Fill in the blank.

A child is the future of a family........nation.

Improve the sentence.

Ramesh is working in this factory for the past three months.

Find Synonym.

DECEPTIVE

Select the most appropriate option for the given idiom/phrase.

Costs an arm and a leg

Ravi has the habit of...........a headache.

Spotting the error.

Entering the hotel (a)/ he ordered for (b)/ a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (c)/ No error (d)

Find Synonym.

DAINTY

Spotting the error.

When I finished writing the letter (a) / I could not help admiring myself (b) / to have achieved the impossible. (c) / No error (d)

Idiom/Phrase is printed in bold in the sentence.Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Your behaviour is simply beyond the pale.

As he was............. and had saved enough money, his family escaped misery when he died suddenly.

Choose the correct option in Passive voice.

Shut the door.

Read the passage/sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. When the impressionists

P. they made them look like

Q. everyday and often putting

R. people you would see

S. painted pictures of people

6. more emphasis on the scene.