Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”
Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.
Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.
Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.
Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.
Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.
Correct Answer:
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
option c is the right answer here according to the rules;
Direct Speech |
Indirect Speech |
Present simple (Subject +V1st + Object) |
Past simple (Subject +V2 + Object) |
Present continuous (Subject +is/am/are+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Past Continuous (Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Present perfect (Subject + has/have+V3+Object) |
Past perfect (Subject+had+V3+Object) |
Past simple (Subject+V2+Object) |
Past perfect (Subject+had+V3+Object) |
Past Continuous (Subject +was/were+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Past perfect continuous (Subject +had been+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Future simple (Subject+ will/shall+V1+object) |
Present Conditional (Subject+ would+V1+object) |
Future Continuous (Subject +will/shall+be+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Conditional Continuous (Subject +would+be+V1 +ing+ Object) |
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Honest
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Honest
Secretive
Secretive
Sincere
Sincere
Daring
Daring
Strange
Strange
Correct Answer:
Sincere
Sincere
option B sincere is the right synonym of the word honest here,
sincere- (used about a person) really meaning or believing what you say; not pretending
other words
secrative- liking to keep things secret from other people
daring- one who is up to taking risks; bold
strange-not usual
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit a brick wall
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit a brick wall
Not able to make any progress
Not able to make any progress
Demolish a brick wall
Demolish a brick wall
Fight a powerful foe
Fight a powerful foe
Use physical force
Use physical force
Correct Answer:
Not able to make any progress
Not able to make any progress
option A is the right answer.
hit a brick wall means;
rase of brick
face an insuperable problem or obstacle while trying to do something.
"the police have hit a brick wall"
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who collects or studies stamps
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who collects or studies stamps
Numismatist
Numismatist
Hoarder
Hoarder
Collector
Collector
Philatelist
Philatelist
Correct Answer:
Philatelist
Philatelist
option Dis the right answer for the above set of words
other words;
numismatist- one who collects coins
hoarder- one who hoards things
collecter- one who collects things
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’.
Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?
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’.
Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?
No substitution required
No substitution required
Whom were the persons
Whom were the persons
Who is the person
Who is the person
Whom is the person
Whom is the person
Correct Answer:
Who is the person
Who is the person
option C is the right answer here
whom was the person should be replaced with who is the person
whom is the objectie form of the word who and hence can not be used in place of a subject
so who is the right pick
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.
You and I
You and I
your work
your work
on time
on time
have submitted
have submitted
Correct Answer:
your work
your work
option Bis the right answer here,
the correct determiner for you and I is our.
and not your,( your can define the belogings of you only )
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.
buy neither
buy neither
of the
of the
I did not
I did not
two dresses
two dresses
Correct Answer:
buy neither
buy neither
option A is the right answer here,
buy neither should be rplaced with buy either.
you can not use neither (already a negative word) in a negative sentence
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frenzy
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frenzy
Rage
Rage
Fury
Fury
Craze
Craze
Calm
Calm
Correct Answer:
Calm
Calm
frenzy means a state of great emotion or activity that is not under control
so the correct antonym of the word frenzy is option D calm
other three are more or less just synonym of the given word
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To sit on the fence
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To sit on the fence
Take a high seat
Take a high seat
Avoid taking sides
Avoid taking sides
Occupy a bench next to a boundary
Occupy a bench next to a boundary
Place something on a barrier
Place something on a barrier
Correct Answer:
Avoid taking sides
Avoid taking sides
option B is the right answer here,
idiom To remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute; often used in a derogatory way about someone who lacks the courage to decide: “The councilman is afraid he'll lose votes if he takes sides on the zoning issue, but he can't sit on the fence forever.”
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.
Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.
Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.
They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
Correct Answer:
They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
option B is the right answer according to the rules here,
Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.
Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- was/were) |
Subject + V2+ object |
Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject |
Subject +did+ not+v1+ object |
Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject |
Did+ subject+V1+ object+? |
Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +? |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GRACEFUL
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GRACEFUL
Polite
Polite
Refined
Refined
Dignified
Dignified
Awkward
Awkward
Correct Answer:
Awkward
Awkward
the word Graceful means having a smooth, attractive movement or form
the correct antonym of the given word is option D awkward
other options
polite- kind in the way how one behaves or speaks,
refined-with impurities having been removed
degnified-having or showing composed and calm manner; respected
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.
features
features
types
types
pieces
pieces
qualities
qualities
Correct Answer:
features
features
option A features fits correctly here contexually,
feature means;
an important or noticeable part of something
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.
when he
when he
Paul was
Paul was
bited by a dog
bited by a dog
was a child
was a child
Correct Answer:
bited by a dog
bited by a dog
option C has the error in it and is the right answer here,
bitted by a dog should be replaced with bitten by a dog.
above sentence is in passive construction so here we need to use be and third form of the verb structure,
third form of the word bit is bitten
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Continuanse
Continuanse
Convincing
Convincing
Disparity
Disparity
Voluntary
Voluntary
Correct Answer:
Continuanse
Continuanse
option A is the right answer here,
the correct spelling is continuous
which means something happening in a series for a longer time without stoppage.
other three words are spelt correctly
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She baked a large blueberry cake.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She baked a large blueberry cake.
A large blueberry cake was baked by her.
A large blueberry cake was baked by her.
A large blueberry cake is baked by her.
A large blueberry cake is baked by her.
A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.
A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.
A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.
A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.
Correct Answer:
A large blueberry cake was baked by her.
A large blueberry cake was baked by her.
option is the right answer here according to the rules
Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.
Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- was/were) |
Subject + V2+ object |
Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject |
Subject +did+ not+v1+ object |
Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject |
Did+ subject+V1+ object+? |
Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +? |
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical 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.
They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical 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.
They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.
No error
No error
on the earliest
on the earliest
to be disinfected
to be disinfected
They ordered the whole area
They ordered the whole area
Correct Answer:
on the earliest
on the earliest
option B has the erroneous part here,
on the earliest should be replaced with on the earlier.
on the earlier means;
happening or done before the usual or expected time.
"we ate our lunch earlier"
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Imbue
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Imbue
Deprive
Deprive
Instil
Instil
Remove
Remove
Clear
Clear
Correct Answer:
Instil
Instil
imbue means to fill somebody/something with deep feelings, strong opinions or ideas, or a particular sense of value or quality
correct synonym of the word is option B instil
instil measn- to make somebody think or feel something
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person above a hundred years in age
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person above a hundred years in age
Geriatric
Geriatric
Centenarian
Centenarian
Venerable
Venerable
Aged
Aged
Correct Answer:
Centenarian
Centenarian
option B is the right word for the above set of words here,
other options
geriatric- one who deals with medical problems in oldage people,
venerable-one who is respectable
aged-very old age
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’.
If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?
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’.
If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?
is he not giving it to you
is he not giving it to you
he is not gave to you
he is not gave to you
No substitution required
No substitution required
he not giving it to you
he not giving it to you
Correct Answer:
is he not giving it to you
is he not giving it to you
the above sentence is in interrogative sentence so the correct structure should be followed accroding to the rules
Structure of the Present Continuous Tense | ||
---|---|---|
Positive | Negative | Interrogative |
Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence | Subject + am/is/are + not + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence |
Am/is/are + subject + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence |
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. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.
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. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.
ACBD
ACBD
ADBC
ADBC
CADB
CADB
CABD
CABD
Correct Answer:
CADB
CADB
option C CADB is the right answer here,
in C the introduction of satyagraha is given so it should come at first place
in A the description of the reason has been stated why he had to do this
and again in D we have the action taken by him
and finally the result in statement B has been discussed
so the correct sequence is CADB
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.
Ultimate
Ultimate
No
No
Slow
Slow
Rapid
Rapid
Correct Answer:
Rapid
Rapid
option d is the right answer here,
as rapid is the correct word to fill the blank no 1
rapid change is a phrase which means;
one that happens very quickly
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.
deactivate
deactivate
dissuade
dissuade
persuade
persuade
discourage
discourage
Correct Answer:
persuade
persuade
option C persuade fits correct here contexually,
as persuade means to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons
other three words are antonym of the given words and hence are negative words and do not fit here
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.
Intermittent
Intermittent
Regular
Regular
Irregular
Irregular
Improper
Improper
Correct Answer:
Regular
Regular
option B Regular is the right word to fill this blank here
regular means
having the same amount of space or time between each thing or part
other three words has opposite meaning and do not fit here
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.
imitate
imitate
enhance
enhance
decrease
decrease
hamper
hamper
Correct Answer:
enhance
enhance
option B is the right answer.
the word enhance is correct here to fill this particular blank contexually
. To enhance something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.
throughout
throughout
with
with
by
by
through
through
Correct Answer:
through
through
option d is the right pick to fill this blank
through means;
because of; with the help of
के कारण; की सहायता से
Errors were made through bad organization.
Errors were made through bad organization.
He got the job through his uncle.