Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She gifted me a beautiful handbag.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She gifted me a beautiful handbag.
I was gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I was gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I am gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I am gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I am being gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I am being gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I have been gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I have been gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
Correct Answer:
I was gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
I was gifted a beautiful handbag by her.
Active and Passive voice rule for past continuous tense is as below:
subject + V2 + object ~ object + was/were + v3 + by + subject.
option A follows the rule, other three option have incorrect verb useage,
hence, option A is the correct answer
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company.
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The Chairman of our company takes care of the rank and file in the company.
Ordinary people
Ordinary people
Documents and files
Documents and files
Officers
Officers
Only the top rank people
Only the top rank people
Correct Answer:
Ordinary people
Ordinary people
Rank and file~ the members of any group or organisation who are not leaders and just ordinary peoples.
thus option A is correct
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The first meeting of the Standing Committee will be hold next week.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The first meeting of the Standing Committee will be hold next week.
will held next week
will held next week
will be held next week
will be held next week
No substitution required
No substitution required
will be holding next week
will be holding next week
Correct Answer:
will be held next week
will be held next week
given sentence is in passive construction,
the format for which should be,
will/shall + be+ 3rd form of the verb.
corrct third form of the verb hold is held.
so correct sentence should be
the first meeting of the standing Committee will be held next week.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We stayed / in Jim’s flat / during he was / on holiday.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We stayed / in Jim’s flat / during he was / on holiday.
on holiday
on holiday
in Jim’s flat
in Jim’s flat
We stayed
We stayed
during he was
during he was
Correct Answer:
during he was
during he was
the above sentence is incorrect, we need to use when in place of during.
explanation:
the correct construction is when + a phrase
eg: we stayed in Jim's flat when he was on holiday
and during + a noun
eg: we stayed in Jim's flat during holiday.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Do you / recall to meet / her at the party / last night?
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Do you / recall to meet / her at the party / last night?
Do you
Do you
recall to meet
recall to meet
last night
last night
her at the party
her at the party
Correct Answer:
recall to meet
recall to meet
The error lies in B part.
to meet should be replaced by meeting.
the verb recall takes a gerund and not infinitive(to+v1)
hence, option B is correct here.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Of the two plans submitted by the architect, this is the one more likely to be accepted.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Of the two plans submitted by the architect, this is the one more likely to be accepted.
No substitution required
No substitution required
much likely
much likely
most likely
most likely
most likelihood
most likelihood
Correct Answer:
No substitution required
No substitution required
option A no substitution required is correct.
when we compare two different objects comparative form of the adjective is used.
here of the two one plan is more likely to be accepted so no improvement required.
note: likely ~ things that might happen or there's a probability of them to be true.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Give the child a nourishing diet.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Give the child a nourishing diet.
The child is given a nourishing diet.
The child is given a nourishing diet.
The child was given a nourishing diet.
The child was given a nourishing diet.
The child should be given a nourishing diet.
The child should be given a nourishing diet.
The child must have given a nourishing diet.
The child must have given a nourishing diet.
Correct Answer:
The child should be given a nourishing diet.
The child should be given a nourishing diet.
option C is correct.
rules to convert an imperative sentence in passive voice,
active V1 + object.
passive: object + should + be + v3
or let + object + be + v3
format 1 has been used here
so the correct answer is
the child should be given a nourishing diet.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ROUGH
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ROUGH
Smooth
Smooth
Crude
Crude
Thick
Thick
Coarse
Coarse
Correct Answer:
Smooth
Smooth
the correct answer is smooth.
meaning of the above words,
Rough- having an uneven surface which is not smooth.
smooth- having an even and regular surface
crude- in raw state
thick- fat or having surfaces relatively far apart
coarse- rough.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Retort
Retort
Retrieve
Retrieve
Return
Return
Revange
Revange
Correct Answer:
Revange
Revange
option D is incorrectly spelt.
the correct spelling is Revenge
the meaning of which is the action of hurting or harming someone in order to return a wrong doing.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Vertical
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Vertical
Parallel
Parallel
Equal
Equal
Upright
Upright
Shaky
Shaky
Correct Answer:
Upright
Upright
option c upright is correct.
meaning of above words.
vertical~ at right angle to a horizontal plane,
upright~ a post or rod fixed vertically, especially as a structure.
parallel~ two lines or surface having continuously same distance between them
equal ~ being in the same degree
shaky~ trembling.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He allowed / his son to drive / but he warn him / of the danger.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He allowed / his son to drive / but he warn him / of the danger.
He allowed
He allowed
but he warn him
but he warn him
his son to drive
his son to drive
of the danger
of the danger
Correct Answer:
but he warn him
but he warn him
the error lies in option B
the given sentence is in past tense
so past form of the verb warn should be used
correct is but he warned.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Global warming or climate change has today become a major ______ to mankind.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Global warming or climate change has today become a major ______ to mankind.
endanger
endanger
penalty
penalty
threat
threat
punishment
punishment
Correct Answer:
threat
threat
option c threat is the appropriate answer.
endanger - of species, which are at serious risk or extinction
penalty - a punishment imposed for breaking rules or law
threat- a thing that is likely to cause danger in near future.
punishment- the influction of some kind of loss or pain for a wrong doing.
hence, option C fits here appropriately
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. They can help you to decide the right products for you.
B. Advertisements can be extremely useful if they are honest.
C. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to such advertisements.
D. However, some advertisements may be harmful as they try to befool you.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. They can help you to decide the right products for you.
B. Advertisements can be extremely useful if they are honest.
C. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to such advertisements.
D. However, some advertisements may be harmful as they try to befool you.
BCAD
BCAD
CADB
CADB
BADC
BADC
CDAB
CDAB
Correct Answer:
BADC
BADC
option C BADC is corect here,
let's try to understand in steps
option B seems introductory part so should be there in first position.
option A has they(pronoun) in it, should be followed by a noun, so it will be there after B
now D and C form a pair together.
so, BADC is the correct formation
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Tenacious
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Tenacious
Yielding
Yielding
Steadfast
Steadfast
Relentless
Relentless
Persistent
Persistent
Correct Answer:
Yielding
Yielding
Tenacious~ tending to keep firm or adhering to something firmly.
Yielding~ not hard or rigid
steadfast- firm or unwavering
relentless- harsh or inflexible
persistent- continuing firmly.
so Yielding is the correct antonym of tenacious
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who supervises students in an examination hall
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who supervises students in an examination hall
Invigilator
Invigilator
Teacher
Teacher
Examinee
Examinee
Inspector
Inspector
Correct Answer:
Invigilator
Invigilator
option A is correct
meaning of the other words
teacher- a person who teaches
examinee- a person taking the exam
inspector- a person who checks if the official regulations are being followed.
Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.
Mother said, “I’m worried about your safety.”
Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.
Mother said, “I’m worried about your safety.”
Mother told me that she was worried about my safety.
Mother told me that she was worried about my safety.
Mother said she is worried about your safety.
Mother said she is worried about your safety.
Mother said that I was worrying about your safety.
Mother said that I was worrying about your safety.
Mother told me that she had been worried about my safety.
Mother told me that she had been worried about my safety.
Correct Answer:
Mother told me that she was worried about my safety.
Mother told me that she was worried about my safety.
option A is correct according to narration rules.
according to the rules, commas should be changed into that
said will remain said (said to in told)
present tense should be changed into past.
so the correct sentence is, mother said that she was worried about my safety.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Did you baked / the chocolate cake / yourself this time?
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Did you baked / the chocolate cake / yourself this time?
Did you baked
Did you baked
the chocolate cake
the chocolate cake
No error
No error
yourself this time
yourself this time
Correct Answer:
Did you baked
Did you baked
option A has the incorrect part
did you baked should be changed into did you bake.
past indefinite tense~ subject + did + v1 + object.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
Strut
Strut
Romp
Romp
Prance
Prance
Amble
Amble
Correct Answer:
Amble
Amble
let's try to understand the meaning of above words,
strut- walk with a stiff, errect and arrogant gait.
Romp- play roughly or energetically
prance- of horse, move with high steps
Amble- walk or move at a slow pace
so option D is correct
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Taciturn
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Taciturn
Lively
Lively
Verbose
Verbose
Reserved
Reserved
Noisy
Noisy
Correct Answer:
Reserved
Reserved
Taciturn- reserved or uncommunicative
lively- full of enery
verbose- expressed in more words than needed
reserved- uncommunicative, taciturn
noisy- making a lot of noise
option C reserved is the correct synonym
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cake walk
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cake walk
Something tasty
Something tasty
Something enjoyable
Something enjoyable
Something sweet
Something sweet
Something easy
Something easy
Correct Answer:
Something easy
Something easy
cake walk- something very easy and can be done with a little or no effort.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
emphasising
emphasising
maximising
maximising
minimising
minimising
increasing
increasing
Correct Answer:
minimising
minimising
Physical exercise minimize the chances of heart attack, so the option c minimizing fits correct here,
other words
emphasis- give special importance to
maximize- make large or great
increasing- make great in number or size
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
capacious
capacious
low
low
alarming
alarming
soothing
soothing
Correct Answer:
alarming
alarming
option C alarming is the right answer .
alarming- worrying and disturbing
capacious- having a lot of space inside
low- of less than average
soothing- calming, comforting
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
persons
persons
fraternity
fraternity
creed
creed
class
class
Correct Answer:
fraternity
fraternity
according to the context, fraternity ~ a group of people sharing common intrests, fits correct here.
other words,
creed- a system of religious beliefs kr faith
class- a group of certain type of individuals
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
finds
finds
loses
loses
requires
requires
gains
gains
Correct Answer:
requires
requires
option D requires is the correct option according to the meaning
other words, finds- discovers
loses- become unable to cease or have
gain- obtain or secure
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
membership
membership
scholarship
scholarship
correlation
correlation
exemption
exemption
Correct Answer:
membership
membership
option A membership is correct here,
membership- being a memeber of a certain group
scholarship- academic achievement to learn at high level
correlation- a mutual relationship
exemption- the action of being free from an obligation
