Q: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She has / not written / a single novel / by three years. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. She has / not written / a single novel / by three years.

A by three years by three years

Q: Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. Shyama does not laugh, nor she smiles. Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence. Shyama does not laugh, nor she smiles.

C nor does she smile nor does she smile

Q: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. . Anita said to the mother, “Your child has been crying since morning.” Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. . Anita said to the mother, “Your child has been crying since morning.”

B Anita told the mother that her child had been crying since morning. Anita told the mother that her child had been crying since morning.

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Does she know me? Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Does she know me?

C Am I known to her? Am I known to her?

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Someone’s heart is in the right place Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Someone’s heart is in the right place

C Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in a wrong manner Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in a wrong manner

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’. The rate of interest for the loan went out all our calculations. 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’. The rate of interest for the loan went out all our calculations.

B beyond all our calculations beyond all our calculations

Q: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Did he do his mission? Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Did he do his mission?

D Was his mission done by him? Was his mission done by him?

Question 1

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

She has / not written / a single novel / by three years.

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

She has / not written / a single novel / by three years.

Accepted Answer

A

by three years

Question 2

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
This year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global _______ .

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
This year, orange prices are forecast to grow, despite an expected increase in global _______ .

Accepted Answer

C

production

Question 3

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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

Cancel or do away with (a law or agreement)

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

Cancel or do away with (a law or agreement)

Accepted Answer

D

Abrogate

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shyama does not laugh, nor she smiles.

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shyama does not laugh, nor she smiles.

Accepted Answer

C

nor does she smile

Question 6

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The __________ weapons which are easily available in the market are a big threat to the security of some nations.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The __________ weapons which are easily available in the market are a big threat to the security of some nations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. .
Anita said to the mother, “Your child has been crying since morning.”

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. .
Anita said to the mother, “Your child has been crying since morning.”

Accepted Answer

B

Anita told the mother that her child had been crying since morning.

Question 8

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

Does she know me?

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

Does she know me?

Accepted Answer

C

Am I known to her?

Question 9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Someone’s heart is in the right place

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Someone’s heart is in the right place

Accepted Answer

C

Someone is good even if they sometimes behave in a wrong manner 

Question 10

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hazard

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hazard

Accepted Answer

B

Protection 

Question 11

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

C

Condencing

Question 12

Sentences of a paragraph are given in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A.Dozens of distinctly different regional languages are spoken in India, which share many characteristics such as grammatical structure and vocabulary.
B.India has had a longer exposure to English than any other country which uses it as a second language, its distinctive words, idioms, grammar and rhetoric spreading gradually to affect all places, habits and culture.
C.The historical background of India is never far away from everyday usage of English.
D.Since the early 1600s, the English language has had a toehold on the Indian subcontinent, when the East India Company established settlements in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai, formerly Madras, Calcutta, and Bombay, respectively.

Sentences of a paragraph are given in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A.Dozens of distinctly different regional languages are spoken in India, which share many characteristics such as grammatical structure and vocabulary.
B.India has had a longer exposure to English than any other country which uses it as a second language, its distinctive words, idioms, grammar and rhetoric spreading gradually to affect all places, habits and culture.
C.The historical background of India is never far away from everyday usage of English.
D.Since the early 1600s, the English language has had a toehold on the Indian subcontinent, when the East India Company established settlements in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai, formerly Madras, Calcutta, and Bombay, respectively.

Accepted Answer

Question 13

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’.

The rate of interest for the loan went out all our calculations.

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’.

The rate of interest for the loan went out all our calculations.

Accepted Answer

B

beyond all our calculations

Question 14

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

An exaggerated statement not to be taken seriously or literally

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

An exaggerated statement not to be taken seriously or literally

Accepted Answer

B

Hyperbole

Question 15

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Did he do his mission?

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Did he do his mission?

Accepted Answer

D

Was his mission done by him?

Question 16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The wrestler retaliated the blow that he received.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The wrestler retaliated the blow that he received.

Accepted Answer

D

Reciprocated

Question 17

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Iyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

Iyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth.

Accepted Answer

D

inculcate

Question 18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On cloud nine

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On cloud nine

Accepted Answer

C

Very happy

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The professor refused to comment on the erroneous description of the historical events in the journal.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The professor refused to comment on the erroneous description of the historical events in the journal.

Accepted Answer

D

Inaccurate

Question 20

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The ministry officials
P. recommend the shortlisted names to
Q. the awards selection committee
R. sieve through the applicants' credentials and
S. have been working overtime to

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The ministry officials
P. recommend the shortlisted names to
Q. the awards selection committee
R. sieve through the applicants' credentials and
S. have been working overtime to

Accepted Answer

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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 21
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.

Accepted Answer

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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 22
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 23
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

Accepted Answer

C

concerned

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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 24
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.

Accepted Answer

B

consequent

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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 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 saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_____ many years been a problem for the zoologists and other specialists; but more recently the problem has become so (2)_____, and has received so much publicity, that most people are now (3)_______ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)________ with extinction and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
SubQuestion No : 25
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.

Accepted Answer

C

threatened

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