Q: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The secretary assures the audience that he/she is going to help them. Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The secretary assures the audience that he/she is going to help them.

D The secretary says to the audience, “I am going to help you.” The secretary says to the audience, “I am going to help you.”

Q: Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A great transition / marked / the 20 th century / for mankind Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. A great transition / marked / the 20 th century / for mankind

B The 20 th century marked a great transition for mankind. The 20 th century marked a great transition for mankind.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion.

D To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take something at face value Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take something at face value

D Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears

Q: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said to me, “You will speak at the conference tomorrow.” Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. She said to me, “You will speak at the conference tomorrow.”

B She told me that I would speak at the conference the next day. She told me that I would speak at the conference the next day.

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The patient remembers his son taking him to the temple. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The patient remembers his son taking him to the temple.

A The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son. The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son.

Q: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. My cafe has been revisited by many tourists. Select the correct active form of the given sentence. My cafe has been revisited by many tourists.

C Many tourists have revisited my cafe. Many tourists have revisited my cafe.

Q: Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

A Ashok was at the bus stop. Ashok was at the bus stop.

Question 1

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Construction plays a central role in transforming the natural environment into the built environment, and many considerations and restrictions can apply before a project is given consent to proceed in terms of how it may influence the environment.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Construction plays a central role in transforming the natural environment into the built environment, and many considerations and restrictions can apply before a project is given consent to proceed in terms of how it may influence the environment.

Accepted Answer

C

Interdiction

Question 2

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

Formal forgiveness of a person’s sins

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

Formal forgiveness of a person’s sins

Accepted Answer

A

Absolution

Question 3

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The secretary assures the audience that he/she is going to help them.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
The secretary assures the audience that he/she is going to help them.

Accepted Answer

D

The secretary says to the audience, “I am going to help you.”

Question 4

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

He is in debt due to his judicious tastes and habits.

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

He is in debt due to his judicious tastes and habits.

Accepted Answer

C

extravagant

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
It is undesirable to invest a part of your earnings for future use.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
It is undesirable to invest a part of your earnings for future use.

Accepted Answer

B

advisable

Question 6

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A great transition / marked / the 20^th century / for mankind

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A great transition / marked / the 20^th century / for mankind

Accepted Answer

B

The 20^th century marked a great transition for mankind.

Question 7

In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’.

During my time-taking and gradual convaelescenc after my back injury, my family was by my side.

In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’.

During my time-taking and gradual convaelescenc after my back injury, my family was by my side.

Accepted Answer

A

convalescence

Question 8

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Kemp's ridleys are
P. usually found in nearshore and
Q. inshore waters of the northern
R. Gulf of Mexico, especially in Louisiana waters,
S. which are their primary feeding grounds

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Kemp's ridleys are
P. usually found in nearshore and
Q. inshore waters of the northern
R. Gulf of Mexico, especially in Louisiana waters,
S. which are their primary feeding grounds

Accepted Answer

Question 9

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

The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion.

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

The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion.

Accepted Answer

D

To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take something at face value

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take something at face value

Accepted Answer

D

Accept something as it looks without thinking about whether it might, in fact, not be quite what it appears

Question 11

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

B

Discusion

Question 12

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to me, “You will speak at the conference tomorrow.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
She said to me, “You will speak at the conference tomorrow.”

Accepted Answer

B

She told me that I would speak at the conference the next day.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The actor was ridiculed for her nonchalant attitude towards her work.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The actor was ridiculed for her nonchalant attitude towards her work.

Accepted Answer

C

Considerate

Question 14

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

The patient remembers his son taking him to the temple.

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

The patient remembers his son taking him to the temple.

Accepted Answer

A

The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son.

Question 15

Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.

Brady straightened, the ________ baton in hand.

Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.

Brady straightened, the ________ baton in hand.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pacify

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Pacify

Accepted Answer

D

Aggravate

Question 17

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. It not only distances the addict from his/her social circles but also impacts their productivity badly.
B. People begin drinking just for the sake of it and gradually make it a habit.
C. Addiction of any kind, including alcoholic addiction impacts all aspects of an individual’s life.
D. Once it becomes a habit, it does not require much to change into an addiction.

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. It not only distances the addict from his/her social circles but also impacts their productivity badly.
B. People begin drinking just for the sake of it and gradually make it a habit.
C. Addiction of any kind, including alcoholic addiction impacts all aspects of an individual’s life.
D. Once it becomes a habit, it does not require much to change into an addiction.

Accepted Answer

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A faint mist _________ over the valley.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A faint mist _________ over the valley.

Accepted Answer

Question 19

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
My cafe has been revisited by many tourists.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
My cafe has been revisited by many tourists.

Accepted Answer

C

Many tourists have revisited my cafe.

Question 20

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition.

Accepted Answer

A

Ashok was at the bus stop.

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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Accepted Answer

B

inherited

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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Accepted Answer

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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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Accepted Answer

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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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Accepted Answer

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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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
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

The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2)____ money. Therefore, he (3) _____ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) _____ candidates. However, his decision was (5)_____ by the British parliament.
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Accepted Answer

A

rejected

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