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Q1. Give synonym for MANIFESTS
Correct answer : 4
Q2. Choose the word similar in meaning to the word: DELIRIOUS
Correct answer : 4
Q3. Pick an alternative for the idiom/phrase: " On the cards "
Correct answer : 2
Q4. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). Let's spend a few minutes (1) / in the park (2) / can we? (3) / No error (4).
Correct answer : 3
Q5. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) No sooner she had realized (1) / her blunder than she began (2) / to take corrective measures. (3) / No error. (4).
Correct answer : 1
Q6. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word: SPURIOUS
Correct answer : 2
Q7. Give the abstract noun for STRONG
Correct answer : 2
Q8. Choose the word similar in meaning to the word: CORROBORATE
Correct answer : 2
Q9. Give the meaning for TO LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG
Correct answer : 3
Q10. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) Carl Sagan (P) the severity of the problem (Q) says that we do not fully understand (R) that the next generations may be badly affected (S) in his essay (6)
Correct answer : 4
Q11. Pick an alternative for the phrase/idiom: "To cast aspersions"
Correct answer : 3
Q12. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; A lot of bloodshed could have been saved had the administration taken timely action."e;
Correct answer : 2
Q13. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). I wonder (1) / why are you tinkering with the wire (2) / you might get a shock. (3) / No error (4).
Correct answer : 2
Q14. Choose the word similar in meaning to the word: SOLECISM
Correct answer : 4
Q15. Fill the blanks with appropriate pair of words given: "e; Anthony got ..........the bus, but there was no seat vacant ........him."e;
Correct answer : 2
Q16. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5): (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): The actress made a rare appearance (1) / at the party and was (2) / overheard talking in (3) / her next big project. (4) / No error. (5).
Correct answer : 2
Q17. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word: DETERRENT
Correct answer : 3
Q18. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete: No matter where that prisoner tries to .......... the police will find him sooner or later.
Correct answer : 3
Q19. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) It was me who was (1) / responsible for (2) / making all the arrangements for the successful completion of his studies. (3) / No error. (4).
Correct answer : 1
Q20. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: Looked over from that point of view his decision is easier to understand.
Correct answer : 2
Q21. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word: CONCEITED
Correct answer : 3
Q22. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). There is a Bach's violin concerto (1) / on the radio (2) / at 6 p.m. this evening. (3) / No error. (4)
Correct answer : 3
Q23. Fill the blanks with appopriate word/s from the given options: His father introduced him at ..........age to the game of cricket.
Correct answer : 1
Q24. He .......us next week
Correct answer : 3
Q25. Fill the blanks with appropriate words from the given options: "e; He came back .......his school, kept his bag on the table and moved straight .........kitchen"e;.
Correct answer : 3
Q26. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): The finding may help doctors (1) / give more personalised care to patients (2) / and modify the amount of powerful drugs (3) / administered over their patients. (4) / No error. (5).
Correct answer : 3
Q27. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). Two lakhs of people (1) / attended the meeting (2) / held in the parade grounds. (3) / No error. (4)
Correct answer : 2
Q28. Synonym for MASSES
Correct answer : 2
Q29. Find the grammatical/idiomatic error: "e;The painter was (1) ask to paint a (2) picture of the king (3) sitting on his throne (4) "e;
Correct answer : 2
Q30. "e; 'Stop' be silent for today"e; -- this line appears in the poem ......
Correct answer : 2
Q31. Choose the correct suffix for COWARD
Correct answer : 2
Q32. Reading experience will build ........
Correct answer : 3
Q33. Give the abstract noun for SELL
Correct answer : 3
Q34. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity.
Correct answer : 1
Q35. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e;This film ...............him the best comedian and he was ..............a special Oscar for this."e;
Correct answer : 1
Q36. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4). After the teacher had told the boys (1) / how to pronounce the word (2) / all of them in one voice repeted the word again. (3) / No error (4)
Correct answer : 3
Q37. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the options suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice: "e; I was recommended another lawyer."e;
Correct answer : 3
Q38. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) Even today in many countries (P) neglected and there are far (Q) women continue to be (R) who have had the benefit of (S) fewer women than men (6) education and vocational training.
Correct answer : 2
Q39. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;He wrote in his report, "e;The rainfall has been scanty till now."e;
Correct answer : 4
Q40. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5): (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): A major computer security firm urged (1) / the social networking site to set up (2) / an early warning system after hundreds of users were (3) / hit by a new wave of virus attacks. (4) / No error. (5)
Correct answer : 3
Q41. Fill the blanks with appopriate word/s from the given options: Irregular supply of electricity can .........in wastage of electricity.
Correct answer : 1
Q42. China is more thickly populated than India. ---- choose the positive degree for the given statement.
Correct answer : 4
Q43. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e; To the .........of all the students the class monitor was ...........berated by the Principal at a school function."e;
Correct answer : 4
Q44. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete: The dumping of waste products is carefully done by the company in order to ......... any harm to the environment.
Correct answer : 1
Q45. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: This building is a prime example of 1960s architecture.
Correct answer : 4
Q46. Fill the blanks with proper collective noun: "e;A ............of birds flew high on the sky"e;
Correct answer : 3
Q47. Fill the blanks with appopriate word/s from the given options: You are welcome to partake ...........their light refreshment.
Correct answer : 4
Q48. Read the sentence carefully and find out whether there is any grammatical/idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one numbered part of the sentence. The numbered part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) .. "e; When he hears that news (1) / he was almost (2) / in tears and (3) / could not utter a word. (4) / No error. (5)
Correct answer : 1
Q49. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5): (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): The actor loves to think, (1) / never enjoys stick to one kind of role (2) / and finds it difficult to (3) / fulfil everyone's expectations. (4) / No error. (5).
Correct answer : 2
Q50. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e;All .........to revive the fishing .....were foredoomed to failure"e;.