Q: Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly. A dime a dozen Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly. A dime a dozen

C Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss. Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom was the coffee made? Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. By whom was the coffee made?

D Who made the coffee? Who made the coffee?

Q: Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

B She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer. She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Scrape the barrel Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Scrape the barrel

A To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource

Q: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

D concepts of liberty concepts of liberty

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She might have completed her research by that time. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. She might have completed her research by that time.

D Her research might have been completed by her by that time. Her research might have been completed by her by that time.

Question 1

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Payments can be made by _________ or in cash.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Payments can be made by _________ or in cash.

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

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

Question 3

Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen

Select the sentence that uses the given idiom correctly.
A dime a dozen

Accepted Answer

C

Her ideas were worth a dime a dozen and didn't impress the boss.

Question 4

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

Certain to happen

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

Certain to happen

Accepted Answer

C

Inevitable

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The police were on high alert on account of the _________ convict who had killed many people.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The police were on high alert on account of the _________ convict who had killed many people.

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

Question 6

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Indolent

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Indolent

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

Question 7

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom was the coffee made?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
By whom was the coffee made?

Accepted Answer

D

Who made the coffee?

Question 8

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.According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus.
B.Achilles was the bravest, handsomest and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War.
C.Later non-Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or lover.
D.Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the Nereid Thetis.

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.According to Homer, Achilles was brought up by his mother at Phthia with his inseparable companion Patroclus.
B.Achilles was the bravest, handsomest and greatest warrior of the army of Agamemnon in the Trojan War.
C.Later non-Homeric tales suggest that Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or lover.
D.Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son of the mortal Peleus, king of the Myrmidons, and the Nereid Thetis.

Accepted Answer

Question 9

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word in the following sentence.

Traitor
People should vote for honest and loyal leaders not for betrayer and defender.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word in the following sentence.

Traitor
People should vote for honest and loyal leaders not for betrayer and defender.

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

Question 10

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She always / invite me / to / dinner.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She always / invite me / to / dinner.

Accepted Answer

B

invite me

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He regards himself as a patriot.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

He regards himself as a patriot.

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

Question 12

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Any female animal which feeds its young on milk from her own body

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Any female animal which feeds its young on milk from her own body

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

Question 13

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the sentence.
Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed to take part in exhibitions.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the sentence.
Only the artists who make sculptures are allowed to take part in exhibitions.

Accepted Answer

D

Sculptor

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Lucy presented a lucid account of her achievements before the committee.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Lucy presented a lucid account of her achievements before the committee.

Accepted Answer

A

ambiguous

Question 15

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">A</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> Nefew</p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> Nefew </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 16

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Accepted Answer

B

She is an Indian artist married to a European engineer.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Scrape the barrel

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Scrape the barrel

Accepted Answer

A

To be forced to use one's last and weakest resource

Question 18

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

The Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

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

The Indian independence movement sought to establish the conceptions of freedom and social welfare as the goals of an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Accepted Answer

D

concepts of liberty

Question 19

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.

Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined words in the given sentence.

Developed countries are at a disadvantage to have access to modern science and technologies.

Accepted Answer

C

privileged

Question 20

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

She might have completed her research by that time.

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

She might have completed her research by that time.

Accepted Answer

D

Her research might have been completed by her by that time.

Question 21

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
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">C</kbd> </div>                        <div class="flex-grow-1 pl-1">                        <div class="eng "  ><p> capable </p>                        </div>                        <div class="hin d-none" > <p> capable  </p></div>	                        </div>                        </div>                        </div>

Question 22

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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

Question 23

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Accepted Answer

Question 24

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Accepted Answer

Question 25

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_____ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_____ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_____.
Yet, ambition, (5)_____ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Accepted Answer

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