Q: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures. Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.

A and accommodating of and accommodating of

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Good grief Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Good grief

A An expression of surprise or frustration An expression of surprise or frustration

Q: Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living. Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.

A only son, has had developed only son, has had developed

Q: Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence. “Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading. Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence. “Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.

D With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was. With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was.

Q: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Ravish likes chocolate. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Ravish likes chocolate.

B Chocolate is liked by Ravish. Chocolate is liked by Ravish.

Q: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To jump out of one’s skin In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. To jump out of one’s skin

C To be extremely surprised To be extremely surprised

Question 1

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.
Democrats are often more receptive and accommodating of foreign people and cultures.

Accepted Answer

A

and accommodating of

Question 2

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The actors is to shoot the scene three times.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The actors is to shoot the scene three times.

Accepted Answer

A

had to shoot

Question 3

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
An argument or statement seeming reasonable or probable

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
An argument or statement seeming reasonable or probable

Accepted Answer

B

Plausible

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Good grief

Accepted Answer

A

An expression of surprise or frustration

Question 5

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Ashwatthama, Drona’s / only son, has had developed / a fondness for lavish living.

Accepted Answer

A

only son, has had developed

Question 6

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who goes on foot

Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
One who goes on foot

Accepted Answer

A

Pedestrian

Question 7

Choose the correctly spelt word.

Choose the correctly 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">B</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> MINARET</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> MINARET </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 8

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Lecanemab was recently reported to have a small but ______ effect in reducing cognitive decline.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
Lecanemab was recently reported to have a small but ______ effect in reducing cognitive decline.

Accepted Answer

B

significant

Question 9

Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence.
“Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.

Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the sentence.
“Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.

Accepted Answer

D

With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was.

Question 10

Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a
C. to the villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it

Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Mr. Summers spoke frequently
A. the one that had been constructed when the first people settled down to make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box. There was a
C. to the villagers about making a new box, but no one
D. story that the present box had been made with some pieces of the box that had preceded it

Accepted Answer

Question 11

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Temerity

Accepted Answer

C

Diffidence

Question 12

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Ravish likes chocolate.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Ravish likes chocolate.

Accepted Answer

B

Chocolate is liked by Ravish.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TARDY

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TARDY

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> PROMPT</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> PROMPT </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 14

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
I dump the tray on the side and start ______ up the dishwasher.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
I dump the tray on the side and start ______ up the dishwasher.

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> loading</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> loading </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 15

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent

Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent

Accepted Answer

D

Intermittent

Question 16

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

C

CONSCENT

Question 17

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sporadic

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Sporadic

Accepted Answer

B

Systematic

Question 18

Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.

Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.
Place where bees are kept.

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> Apiary</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Apiary </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 19

Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the goals of human life.

Some parts of a few sentences have been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. Select the option that gives the correct sequence in which these parts can be rearranged to form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven Khanda (parts)
B. the first and the seventh being later additions.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of nearly
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, narratives of past events, interspersed with teachings on the goals of human life.

Accepted Answer

Question 20

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To jump out of one’s skin

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To jump out of one’s skin

Accepted Answer

C

To be extremely surprised

Question 21

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 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">C</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> looked</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> looked </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 22

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

Accepted Answer

D

reputation

Question 23

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

Accepted Answer

D

formidable

Question 24

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.

Accepted Answer

A

activity

Question 25

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
With his slight build and his simple white clothes, Narad (1) ________ harmless, but he had quite a (2) ________. He had powerful family connections and was a (3) ________ devotee of Lord Vishnu. His favourite (4) ________ was to travel from court to court and world to world, collecting gossip and (5) ________ mayhem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.

Accepted Answer

D

spreading

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