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Question 1


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I looked at her face and found she was getting disturbed. I decided to drop that ________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I looked at her face and found she was getting disturbed. I decided to drop that ________.

Options

A

pride

pride

B

product

product

C

subject

subject

D

chance

chance


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

subject

subject


Question 2


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Ratan is such an efficient sergeant that he doesn’t need to imbibe any artillery craftmanship.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Ratan is such an efficient sergeant that he doesn’t need to imbibe any artillery craftmanship.

Options

A

efficient 

efficient 

B

craftmanship

craftmanship

C

sergeant

sergeant

D

artillery 

artillery 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

craftmanship

craftmanship


Question 3


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wrathful

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wrathful

Options

A

Pleased

Pleased

B

Amiable

Amiable

C

Cordial

Cordial

D

Furious

Furious


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Furious

Furious


Question 4


Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

No plausible explanation could be found for her disappearance.

Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

No plausible explanation could be found for her disappearance.

Options

A

Useless

Useless

B

Legal

Legal

C

Just

Just

D

Credible

Credible


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Credible

Credible


Question 5


Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion.

There are no tables at the classroom.

Select the option that contains a grammatical error in the underlined portion.

There are no tables at the classroom.

Options

A

There are no tables at the classroom. 

There are no tables at the classroom. 

B

There are no tables at the classroom. 

There are no tables at the classroom. 

C

There are no tables at the classroom. 

There are no tables at the classroom. 

D

There are no tables at the classroom. 

There are no tables at the classroom. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

There are no tables at the classroom. 

There are no tables at the classroom. 


Question 6


Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The department conferred a scholarship to Kailash.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The department conferred a scholarship to Kailash.

Options

A

A scholarship has been conferred in Kailash by the department.

A scholarship has been conferred in Kailash by the department.

B

A scholarship is being conferred to Kailash by the department.

A scholarship is being conferred to Kailash by the department.

C

A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the department.

A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the department.

D

A scholarship had been conferred to Kailash by the department.

A scholarship had been conferred to Kailash by the department.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the department.

A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the department.


Question 7


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In hot waters

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In hot waters

Options

A

To be in trouble

To be in trouble

B

To be in a hot climate 

To be in a hot climate 

C

To feel relaxed  

To feel relaxed  

D

To dip in hot water 

To dip in hot water 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

To be in trouble

To be in trouble


Question 8


Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mother ordered John to switch on the light as it was time to sleep.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mother ordered John to switch on the light as it was time to sleep.

Options

A

to switch off the light

to switch off the light

B

to switch in the light

to switch in the light

C

to switch out the light

to switch out the light

D

to switch of the light

to switch of the light


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

to switch off the light

to switch off the light


Question 9


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

An excessively intense desire for returning to past or lost conditions

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

An excessively intense desire for returning to past or lost conditions

Options

A

Glitterati

Glitterati

B

Paranoia

Paranoia

C

Nostalgia

Nostalgia

D

Affection

Affection


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Nostalgia

Nostalgia


Question 10


Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This game will not be played by you.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
This game will not be played by you.

Options

A

You will not play this game.

You will not play this game.

B

You will not be playing this game.

You will not be playing this game.

C

You could not play this game.

You could not play this game.

D

You had not play this game.

You had not play this game.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

You will not play this game.

You will not play this game.


Question 11


Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence.

The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested.

Select the idiom from the given options that gives the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted text in the following sentence.

The announcement of the new tourism policy of the government has made some people excited or interested.

Options

A

Quicken the pulse

Quicken the pulse

B

Run around in circles 

Run around in circles 

C

Pull out all the stops 

Pull out all the stops 

D

Reach for the moon 

Reach for the moon 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Quicken the pulse

Quicken the pulse


Question 12


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

 Handful

 Handful

B

Conduct

Conduct

C

Dimolish 

Dimolish 

D

Biopic

Biopic


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Dimolish 

Dimolish 


Question 13


Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Options

A

 We have been playing from 4 o’clock.

 We have been playing from 4 o’clock.

B

We have been playing to 4 o’clock.

We have been playing to 4 o’clock.

C

We have been playing for 4 o’clock. 

We have been playing for 4 o’clock. 

D

We have been playing since 4 o’clock. 

We have been playing since 4 o’clock. 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

We have been playing since 4 o’clock. 

We have been playing since 4 o’clock. 


Question 14


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

The act of killing one’s mother

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

The act of killing one’s mother

Options

A

Regicide  

Regicide  

B

Homicide  

Homicide  

C

 Uxoricide

 Uxoricide

D

Matricide 

Matricide 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Matricide 

Matricide 


Question 15


Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
We are encouraged
P. help accelerate their return to
Q. by how women are embracing online
R. work and promote economic mobility
S. learning to develop new skills that can

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
We are encouraged
P. help accelerate their return to
Q. by how women are embracing online
R. work and promote economic mobility
S. learning to develop new skills that can

Options

A

PRQS

PRQS

B

PSQR

PSQR

C

QSPR

QSPR

D

SPRQ

SPRQ


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

QSPR

QSPR


Question 16


Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The Government ruthlessly decided to force its citizens to pay taxes even during famine.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The Government ruthlessly decided to force its citizens to pay taxes even during famine.

Options

A

Tyrannically

Tyrannically

B

Leniently  

Leniently  

C

 Unscrupulously

 Unscrupulously

D

Indifferently

Indifferently


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Leniently  

Leniently  


Question 17


Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.

Cease

Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.

Cease

Options

A

Origin

Origin

B

Produce

Produce

C

Begin

Begin

D

Halt

Halt


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Begin

Begin


Question 18


Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The intern should take a right choice in choosing the right job for her.

Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The intern should take a right choice in choosing the right job for her.

Options

A

make a right choice 

make a right choice 

B

fix a right choice 

fix a right choice 

C

take the right choice 

take the right choice 

D

rake a right choice 

rake a right choice 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

make a right choice 

make a right choice 


Question 19


Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Madhurima explained, “I am planning to quit my graduation.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Madhurima explained, “I am planning to quit my graduation.”

Options

A

Madhurima explained that she planned to quit her graduation.

Madhurima explained that she planned to quit her graduation.

B

Madhurima explained that she were planning to quit her graduation.

Madhurima explained that she were planning to quit her graduation.

C

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.

D

Madhurima explained that she had been planning to quit her graduation.

Madhurima explained that she had been planning to quit her graduation.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.


Question 20


Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Biden write a letter to the Russian President to restrain from war.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Biden write a letter to the Russian President to restrain from war.

Options

A

writing a surprise letter

writing a surprise letter

B

wrote a letter

wrote a letter

C

write a good letter

write a good letter

D

writes a letter

writes a letter


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

wrote a letter

wrote a letter


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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

chased

chased

B

included

included

C

challenged

challenged

D

guided

guided


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

guided

guided


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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Options

A

agents

agents

B

toys

toys

C

humans

humans

D

machines

machines


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

humans

humans


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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Options

A

environments

environments

B

enjoyment

enjoyment

C

pattern

pattern

D

beauty

beauty


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

environments

environments


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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Options

A

network

network

B

software

software

C

housework

housework

D

handwork

handwork


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

housework

housework


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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
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.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Options

A

peace

peace

B

corruption

corruption

C

social issues

social issues

D

unemployment

unemployment


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

unemployment

unemployment


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