English Question Bank
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Q2. He made a swift ______ from his illness.

1. repair
2. survival
3. relief
4. recovery

Q3. The farmer himself came ______ the intruders.

1. before
2. along
3. after

Q4. Why did he go ______ on his word?

1. after
2. back
3. away

Q5. Mountaineering has this advantage over most other sports; enjoyment depends very little indeed on natural ability or technical skill; it is a sport without winners and without losers. By all means study the technique of climbing if it interests you. But, believe me, provided you go to really good mountain country, it doesn’t much matter how you climb or what you climb. There are three things that matter; look up frequently to see the way ahead, don’t leave the holds you have until you have tested new ones; do all you can to help those climbing with you. --------- As it is pointed out in the passage, mountaineering is a sport _____.

1. in which nobody wins and nobody loses
2. that is not suitable for the old
3. in which technique is not easy to learn
4. which can be enjoyed anywhere in the country
5. that most people are interested in

Q6. Find the synonym of the following word. ***** Praise

1. blame
2. commend
3. censure
4. criticize

Q7. I have a mark on my coat but ______.

1. it is not noticeable
2. I’ve cleaned it
3. you can see it
4. it was very small

Q8. I was ....... off with some rotten apples at the corner shop.

1. palmed
2. handed
3. armed
4. fingered

Q9. I have ---- patience than Ted.

1. fewer
2. less

Q10. The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. --------- It is obvious from the passage that the functions of the Tower of London _____.

1. were all established by William the Conqueror.
2. have always been controlled by the kings.
3. have varied greatly over the centuries.
4. are all of a military nature.
5. have not changed at all since the Middle Ages.