English Grammar Quiz- 11 October.

HPEA1. The theory of cause and ……………. explains many mysteries of the universe.
(a) Affect
(b) Effect
(c) Reasons
(d) Concept

HPEA2. It is difficult to drink from a cup which is full to the ……………..
(a) Top
(b) Edge
(c) Brim
(d) Circumference

HPEA3. ……………. and ecstasy are two sides of a puzzle called life.
(a) Pain
(b) Penury
(c) Agony
(d) Anguish

HPEA4. Leo experienced great ……………. when its pet dog died.
(a) Pain
(b) Anguish
(c) Losses
(d) Serendipity

HPEA5.  A ……………. of fresh air relaxes a tense mind.
(a) Breathe
(b) Volley
(c) Gulp
(d) Breath

HPEA6. Pollution causes a lot of ……………. problems.
(a) Breath  
(b) Breathe
(c) Breather
(d) Breathing

HPEA7. If a rider doesn’t hold the ……………. correctly, he can fall.
(a) Bridle
(b) Bridal
(c) Whip
(d) Saddle

HPEA8.  Ali’s horse is of an excellent …………….
(a) Brood
(b) Steed
(c) Breed
(d) Stood

HPEA9. Her complaints ……………. with the complaints we have received from others.
(a) Agree
(b) Similar
(c) Identical
(d) Tally

HPEA10. His opinion ……………. with the general opinion of the experts on this matter.
(a) Concurs
(b) Tally
(c) Assert
(d) Assimilate

HPEA11. The ruling party found itself in full ……………. with the opposition.
(a) Opinion
(b) Accord
(c) Record
(d) Discordant

HPEA12. The jury’s views ……………. with those of the lawyer on the issues of crime and punishment.
(a) Coincided
(b) Ally
(c) Approve
(d) Apprise

HPEA13. Her ideas do not ……………. to the general definition of civilization.
(a) Review
(b) Conform
(c) Opine
(d) Confirm

HPEA14. The committee ……………. of all the changes in the report.
(a)  Dissent
(b) Assented
(c) Approved
(d) Argued

HPEA15. The political ……………. of the 1980s and 90s resulted in a civil war.
(a) Accord
(b) Discord
(c) Contentment
(d) Discretion


Solutions
S1. (b)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Effect fits in the context correctly.

S2. (c)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Brim- fits in the context correctly.

S3. (c)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Agony- fits in the context correctly.

S4. (b)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Anguish -fits in the context correctly.

S5. (d)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Breath -fits in the context correctly.

S6. (d)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Breathing- fits in the context correctly.

S7. (a)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Bridle -fits in the context correctly.

S8. (c)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Breed -fits in the context correctly.

S9. (d)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Tally-fits in the context correctly.

S10. (a)
HP EXAMS ADDA:-  Concur- be of the same opinion; agree.

S11. (b)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Accord- fits in the context correctly.

S12. (a)
HP EXAMS ADDA:-  Coincided -occur at the same time.

S13. (b)
HP EXAMS ADDA:- Conform -comply with rules, standards, or laws

S14. (c)
HP EXAMS ADDA:-  Approved -fits in the context correctly.

S15. (b)
HP EXAMS ADDA:-  Discord -fits in the context correctly.