Quiz on General English Practice Test-3

1. In the question below, an idiom is given, followed by four options. Select the option that gives the correct meaning of the idiom.
"Meet one's waterloo"

2. In the question below, an idiom is given, followed by four options. Select the option that gives the correct meaning of the idiom.

"Sit on the Fence"

3. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Our ultimate goal was to__________ whether barley was domesticated to pinpoint the region where it was.

4. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Both Houses normally________ their business in public, and there are galleries where visitors may sit

5. In the following question, four different words are given, out of which only one is incorrectly spelled. Find the word that is Incorrectly spelled.

6. In the question given below, rearrange the fragments in the correct order, and choose the correct option.

P: India has been reeling under a major water crisis.

Q: The impact of drought has identified in more than 50 per cent of districts.

R: The extent and magnitude of water scarcity vary across regions.

S: It has tied the nation together to explore possible ways to handle this grappling situation of the water crisis.

7. In the question given below, rearrange the fragments in the correct order, and choose the correct option.

P: The demographic dividend can only be availed if there are sufficient opportunities to grow.

Q: India is a fast-growing economy with a very young population.

R: The government has been making efforts to create a conducive environment self-employment and growth.
S: This is necessary if India has to rise to be a global power in the near future

8. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

"A war was declared by Britain"

9. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

"I made pasta last night"

10. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

"The police has arrested the politician for obstruction of justice"