Q: 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’. Have you want me to come with you to the dentist? 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’. Have you want me to come with you to the dentist?

C Do you want me Do you want me

Q: Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. The jury was not happy with the performance / and was quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error. The jury was not happy with the performance / and was quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart.

C their criticism in heart. their criticism in heart.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush.

A Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I was fascinated by the movie. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. I was fascinated by the movie.

A The movie fascinated me. The movie fascinated me.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. “Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.

B It becomes easily and quickly achievable It becomes easily and quickly achievable

Q: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I had walked / for most of the day / to Kanpur and then / get on the train by Mumbai. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I had walked / for most of the day / to Kanpur and then / get on the train by Mumbai.

C get on the train by Mumbai get on the train by Mumbai

Q: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Priya assured me, “I can stay in tonight.” Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Priya assured me, “I can stay in tonight.”

D Priya told me that she could stay in that night. Priya told me that she could stay in that night.

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The first-year students are bidding farewell to their seniors. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The first-year students are bidding farewell to their seniors.

A Farewell is being bid to their seniors by the first-year students. Farewell is being bid to their seniors by the first-year students.

Question 1

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Jobseekers are not
P. being unemployed are a test of faith
Q. self-purification, where the difficulties of
R. relentlessly to a pilgrimage of
S. fatalistic but reapply themselves

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Jobseekers are not
P. being unemployed are a test of faith
Q. self-purification, where the difficulties of
R. relentlessly to a pilgrimage of
S. fatalistic but reapply themselves

Accepted Answer

Question 2

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">C</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Striphe</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Striphe </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 3

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’.

Have you want me to come with you to the dentist?

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’.

Have you want me to come with you to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

C

Do you want me

Question 4

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Don’t disturb the boy, he prepares for his examination.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Don’t disturb the boy, he prepares for his examination.

Accepted Answer

B

is preparing

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Native

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Native

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">A</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Foreign  </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Foreign   </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 6

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

The jury was not happy with the performance / and was quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

The jury was not happy with the performance / and was quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart.

Accepted Answer

C

their criticism in heart.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

When the District Attorney asked the convict about details of the day of the crime, he started beating about the bush.

Accepted Answer

A

Speaking in a confusing manner without giving a correct answer

Question 8

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person having significant experience in an occupation

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person having significant experience in an occupation

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">A</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Veteran  </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Veteran   </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 9

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

A

Innocense

Question 10

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The patient was happy that he was given ancient methods of treatment to cure her health condition.

Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The patient was happy that he was given ancient methods of treatment to cure her health condition.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">C</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Modern</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Modern </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation.

Although she didn't reveal her plans clearly, I had a ________ idea.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the collocation.

Although she didn't reveal her plans clearly, I had a ________ idea.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">C</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> rough</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> rough </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 12

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Perseverance

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Perseverance

Accepted Answer

B

Steadfastness

Question 13

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

I was fascinated by the movie.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

I was fascinated by the movie.

Accepted Answer

A

The movie fascinated me.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
“Just add a bit of cheese to your pasta and Bob’s your uncle!” Reena suggested to me over dinner last night.

Accepted Answer

B

It becomes easily and quickly achievable

Question 15

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Consent

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Consent

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">D</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Dissent  </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Dissent   </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
He booked the tickets for the show _____.

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
He booked the tickets for the show _____.

Accepted Answer

D

in advance

Question 17

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I had walked / for most of the day / to Kanpur and then / get on the train by Mumbai.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I had walked / for most of the day / to Kanpur and then / get on the train by Mumbai.

Accepted Answer

C

get on the train by Mumbai

Question 18

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Priya assured me, “I can stay in tonight.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Priya assured me, “I can stay in tonight.”

Accepted Answer

D

Priya told me that she could stay in that night.

Question 19

The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. He is well aware of the role he and his people play in keeping Shivsagar Lake as beautiful and ecologically thriving.
Q. However, he is also deeply aware of the fact that the urban idea of conservation often seeks to keep traditional dwellers out.
R. Jason, 45, has a quiet, confident presence.
S. He takes a long time to open up and even after that, he speaks little.

The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P. He is well aware of the role he and his people play in keeping Shivsagar Lake as beautiful and ecologically thriving.
Q. However, he is also deeply aware of the fact that the urban idea of conservation often seeks to keep traditional dwellers out.
R. Jason, 45, has a quiet, confident presence.
S. He takes a long time to open up and even after that, he speaks little.

Accepted Answer

Question 20

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The first-year students are bidding farewell to their seniors.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

The first-year students are bidding farewell to their seniors.

Accepted Answer

A

Farewell is being bid to their seniors by the first-year students.

Question 21

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">D</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> inflict </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> inflict  </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 22

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Accepted Answer

A

exacerbate

Question 23

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Accepted Answer

<div class="alert bg-w border m-0 mt-1  correct border-success">                         <div class="d-flex">                        <div><kbd class="border border-muted text-dark bg-light font-weight-bold rounded-circle">B</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> concern </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> concern  </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 24

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Accepted Answer

D

reinforcing

Question 25

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Four of the most popular forms i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram of social media (1)________ great damage upon young people’s mental health. These four platforms have a negative effect because they can (2) ________ children’s and young people’s body image worries, and worsen bullying, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and loneliness. The findings follow growing (3) _________ among politicians, health bodies, doctors and parents about young people suffering harm as a result of cyber bullying and social media (4)_________ feelings of self-loathing and leading them to commit suicide. However, the leader of the UK’s psychiatrists said these findings were too simplistic and they (5)________ blamed social media for the complex reasons why the mental health of so many young people is suffering.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Accepted Answer

B

unfairly

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