Which word is a participial adjective in: 'The swollen ankle needed attention'?
Adjectives - Medium
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Choose the correct preposition: 'He hid ___ the bush.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
3
What is the correct term for adjectives like 'utter', 'sheer', and 'mere' that emphasise nouns?
Adjectives - Extreme Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
4
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Punctuation
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPunctuation
5
Choose the correct preposition: 'The church is ___ the hill.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
6
Choose the correct preposition: 'He has confidence ___ his method.'
Prepositions - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPrepositions
7
Which prefix means 'eight'?
Prefix
Medium
ExplanationOcto- means eight.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
8
What is the antonym of 'strident'?
Antonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
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What is the antonym of 'bore'?
Antonyms - Easy
Medium
AntonymsEasyEnglishPractice Set
10
'You need a work permit.' What does 'permit' mean here?
Homonyms - Pair of Words - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishHomonyns - Pair of WordsPractice Set
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Choose the correct conjunction: 'He saved money ___ he could buy a car.'
Conjunctions
Medium
ConjunctionsEnglishMediumPractice Set
12
Which word is a synonym of 'Charitable'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
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Which word is a synonym of 'Acquire'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
14
Choose the correct preposition: 'He was indebted ____ many people for his success.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
15
What is the antonym of 'inadvertent'?
Antonyms - Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishHardPractice Set
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Choose the correct word/phrase: 'She left ___ a word.'
Conjunctions
Medium
ConjunctionsEnglishMediumPractice Set
17
What is the antonym of 'immutable'?
Antonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
18
Which word is a synonym of 'Notorious'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
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What is the antonym of 'genial'?
Antonyms - Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishHardPractice Set
20
Which is a correlative conjunction pair?
Conjunctions
Medium
ConjunctionsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Which word is a synonym of 'Ruminativeness'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
22
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Punctuation
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPunctuation
23
Which sentence shows correct parallelism with 'either…or'?
Conjunctions
Medium
ConjunctionsEnglishMediumPractice Set
24
Choose the correct preposition: 'She put the letter ___ the envelope.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
25
Which word is an adjective in: 'She gave a breathtaking display'?
Adjectives - Easy
Medium
AdjectivesEasyEnglishPractice Set
26
QC10: Which sentence correctly uses a colon before an explanation?
Colons Semicolons
Medium
Colons SemicolonsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Which word is an adjective in: 'She has a sedulous work ethic'?
Adjectives - Medium
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Which word is a synonym of 'Fat'?
Synonyms - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetSynonyms
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Choose the correct preposition: 'He is thoroughly committed ___ excellence.'
Prepositions - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPrepositions
30
Which word is an adjective in: 'She gave a nerve-racking performance'?
Adjectives - Easy
Medium
AdjectivesEasyEnglishPractice Set
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Which word is an adjective in: 'She wore a paisley dress'?
Adjectives - Easy
Medium
AdjectivesEasyEnglishPractice Set
32
Which word is a synonym of 'Clamor'?
Synonyms - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetSynonyms
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Which word is a synonym of 'Censoriousness'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
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What word means 'to make unsaid'?
Prefix
Medium
ExplanationThe prefix 'un-' means not.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
35
Fill in the blank: 'The _____ meter is one hundredth of a meter.'
Prefix
Medium
ExplanationThe prefix 'centi-' means hundredth.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
36
Which word is a synonym of 'Extraneous'?
Synonyms - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetSynonyms
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Punctuation
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPunctuation
38
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Punctuation
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPunctuation
39
Choose the correct preposition: 'He was coerced ____ accepting terms he disagreed with.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
40
Which word is a synonym of 'Narcissism'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
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Choose the correct article: '___ love is all you need.'
Articles
Medium
ArticlesEnglishMediumPractice Set
42
Which word is an adjective in: 'The querulous voice could be heard across the hall'?
Adjectives - Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishHardPractice Set
43
Identify the suffix in 'saxophone'.
Suffix
Medium
ExplanationThe suffix '-phone' means sound or voice.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
44
Which word is an adjective in: 'The obdurate stance prevented compromise'?
Adjectives - Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishHardPractice Set
45
Which word is a synonym of 'Reach'?
Synonyms - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetSynonyms
46
Which word is a synonym of 'Show'?
Synonyms - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetSynonyms
47
Choose the correct preposition: 'She drank coffee ___ the morning.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
48
Which word is a synonym of 'Baleful'?
Synonyms - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetSynonyms
49
Which word is an adjective in: 'He has a plangent quality in his singing voice'?
Adjectives - Extreme Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
50
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after 'Therefore'?
Comma Rules
Medium
Comma RulesEnglishMediumPractice Set
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51
'She turned down the offer flat.' 'Flat' means ___
Homonyms - Pair of Words - Medium
Medium
EnglishHomonyns - Pair of WordsMediumPractice Set
52
Which word is a synonym of 'Debacle'?
Synonyms - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetSynonyms
53
What is the antonym of 'skilful'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
54
Which word is a synonym of 'Invent'?
Synonyms - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetSynonyms
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What is the antonym of 'auspice'?
Antonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
56
Choose the correct preposition: 'She was exculpated ___ any involvement.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
57
Which sentence correctly uses a comma with an adverbial clause at the end that changes the meaning?
Comma Rules
Medium
Comma RulesEnglishMediumPractice Set
58
Choose the correct preposition: 'He remained steadfast ___ his refusal.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
59
What suffix forms an adjective meaning 'without care'?
Adjectives - Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishHardPractice Set
60
'The mattress was firm and comfortable.' What does 'firm' mean here?
Homonyms - Pair of Words - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishHomonyns - Pair of WordsPractice Set
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What type of conjunction is 'so'?
Conjunctions
Medium
ConjunctionsEnglishMediumPractice Set
62
What is the antonym of 'cruel'?
Antonyms - Easy
Medium
AntonymsEasyEnglishPractice Set
63
Which word is an adjective in: 'The pejorative comment was hurtful'?
Adjectives - Medium
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishMediumPractice Set
64
What is the antonym of 'miserly'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Which word is an adjective in: 'The palimpsest memory of the event had many layers'?
Adjectives - Extreme Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
66
What is the antonym of 'axiom'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
67
Choose the correct article: 'He held ___ important position in the government.'
Articles
Medium
ArticlesEnglishMediumPractice Set
68
Correct the sentence: 'The ambassador, with his family and staff, invite you to a reception at the embassy on Tuesday afternoon.'
CSS ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) - 2023
Medium
ExplanationThe subject is 'ambassador' (singular). Phrases introduced by 'with', 'along with', 'together with' do not affect the number of the verb. The verb should be 'invites'.
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Choose the correct preposition: 'He was chastened ____ his experience.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
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What is the antonym of 'eager'?
Antonyms - Easy
Medium
AntonymsEasyEnglishPractice Set
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Choose the correct preposition: 'He sat ___ the bus to school.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
72
Which word is an adjective in: 'He has a perspicacious mind'?
Adjectives - Medium
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishMediumPractice Set
73
What word means 'to roll in'?
Prefix
Medium
ExplanationThe prefix 'in-' means into.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
74
Which word is a synonym of 'Adaptable'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
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Which word is an adjective in: 'She has a bright smile'?
Adjectives - Easy
Medium
AdjectivesEasyEnglishPractice Set
76
Which adjective means 'relating to or resembling an oracle'?
Adjectives - Extreme Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishExtreme-HardPractice Set
77
What prefix means 'opposite' or 'against'?
Prefix
Medium
ExplanationThe prefix 'contra-' means opposite or against, as in 'contradict' or 'contraband'.
EnglishMediumPractice Set
78
What is the antonym of 'boon'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
79
Which word is a synonym of 'Sophisticated'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
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What is the antonym of 'didactic'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Choose the correct preposition: 'She mixed the ingredients ___ a bowl.'
Prepositions - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishPractice SetPrepositions
82
Choose the correct preposition: 'She was not amenable ___ the suggested changes.'
Prepositions - Hard
Medium
EnglishHardPractice SetPrepositions
83
Which word is a synonym of 'Lachrymose'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
84
Which sentence correctly capitalises a river?
Punctuation
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPunctuation
85
'She was in her element during the crisis.' 'In her element' means ___
Homonyms - Pair of Words - Medium
Medium
EnglishHomonyns - Pair of WordsMediumPractice Set
86
Which word is a synonym of 'Incompetent'?
Synonyms - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetSynonyms
87
What is the antonym of 'tumultuous'?
Antonyms - Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishHardPractice Set
88
What is the antonym of 'affinity'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
89
Choose the correct preposition: 'She suffers ___ migraines regularly.'
Prepositions - Medium
Medium
EnglishMediumPractice SetPrepositions
90
What is the antonym of 'diligent'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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Which word is a synonym of 'Expropriation'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
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'She beat him at chess.' What does 'beat' mean?
Homonyms - Pair of Words - Easy
Medium
EasyEnglishHomonyns - Pair of WordsPractice Set
93
Which word is a synonym of 'Arcanum'?
Synonyms - Extreme Hard
Medium
EnglishExtreme-HardPractice SetSynonyms
94
Which sentence contains an 'emphasising adjective'?
Adjectives - Hard
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishHardPractice Set
95
Which sentence correctly uses a comma with 'no matter where'?
Comma Rules
Medium
Comma RulesEnglishMediumPractice Set
96
What is the antonym of 'philistinism'?
Antonyms - Hard
Medium
AntonymsEnglishHardPractice Set
97
Which word is an adjective in: 'The insidious rumour spread slowly'?
Adjectives - Medium
Medium
AdjectivesEnglishMediumPractice Set
98
What is the antonym of 'deference'?
Antonyms - Medium
Medium
AntonymsEnglishMediumPractice Set
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'The doctor cast her arm after the fracture.' 'Cast' means ___