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Question 1


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

He just needs to calm down a wee bit.

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

He just needs to calm down a wee bit.

Options

A

question

question

B

dissipate

dissipate

C

agitate

agitate

D

understand

understand


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

agitate

agitate


Question 2


Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Options

A

A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said.

A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said.

B

The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.

The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.

C

The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.

The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.

D

The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said.

The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.

The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.


Question 3


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The match schedule was disturbed due to _________ rains.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The match schedule was disturbed due to _________ rains.

Options

A

soothing

soothing

B

venerable

venerable

C

incessant

incessant

D

detestable

detestable


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

incessant

incessant


Question 4


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

In today's digital age, information is widely available to everyone by many means of media such as television, newspapers, films, and social media.

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

In today's digital age, information is widely available to everyone by many means of media such as television, newspapers, films, and social media.

Options

A

with quite enough of mechanisms 

with quite enough of mechanisms 

B

through any strategies  

through any strategies  

C

via various forms  

via various forms  

D

among many techniques  

among many techniques  


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

via various forms  

via various forms  


Question 5


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

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

Options

A

Biology

Biology

B

Psychology

Psychology

C

Anthropology

Anthropology

D

Anthology

Anthology


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Anthropology

Anthropology


Question 6


Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
‘Habitual’ may be replaced by ‘_________’.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
‘Habitual’ may be replaced by ‘_________’.

Options

A

Stagnant

Stagnant

B

Holistic

Holistic

C

Temperate

Temperate

D

Continual

Continual


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Continual

Continual


Question 7


Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The benevolent gesture of the rich merchant was appreciated by all.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The benevolent gesture of the rich merchant was appreciated by all.

Options

A

Sober 

Sober 

B

Generous 

Generous 

C

Numb 

Numb 

D

Sombre

Sombre


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Generous 

Generous 


Question 8


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Confide

Confide

B

Devide

Devide

C

Provide

Provide

D

Subside

Subside


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Devide

Devide


Question 9


Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air Force.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air Force.

Options

A

keen

keen

B

irksome

irksome

C

dubious

dubious

D

unconcerned

unconcerned


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

keen

keen


Question 10


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

Options

A

Freedom of speech

Freedom of speech

B

Fluency of speech

Fluency of speech

C

First speech

First speech

D

Figures of speech

Figures of speech


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Fluency of speech

Fluency of speech


Question 11


Describe how you will tell your friends that someone has picked Suman’s pocket in passive voice.

Describe how you will tell your friends that someone has picked Suman’s pocket in passive voice.

Options

A

Suman’s pocket had picked.

Suman’s pocket had picked.

B

Someone has being picked Suman’s pocket.

Someone has being picked Suman’s pocket.

C

Suman’s pocket has been picked.

Suman’s pocket has been picked.

D

Suman’s pocket been picked.

Suman’s pocket been picked.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Suman’s pocket has been picked.

Suman’s pocket has been picked.


Question 12


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

“Do you want to join us for lunch?” / “I’m sorry / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.”

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

“Do you want to join us for lunch?” / “I’m sorry / my physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.”

Options

A

I’m sorry

I’m sorry

B

and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.

and doesn’t finish till 3 p.m.

C

my physics class will start at 1 p.m.

my physics class will start at 1 p.m.

D

Do you want to join us for lunch?

Do you want to join us for lunch?


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

my physics class will start at 1 p.m.

my physics class will start at 1 p.m.


Question 13


Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get into a scrape

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Get into a scrape

Options

A

Creating a problem

Creating a problem

B

Solving a problem  

Solving a problem  

C

Involved in a problem 

Involved in a problem 

D

Explaining a problem

Explaining a problem


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Involved in a problem 

Involved in a problem 


Question 14


Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Cultural

Cultural

B

Solusion

Solusion

C

Trustworthy 

Trustworthy 

D

Bonafide 

Bonafide 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Solusion

Solusion


Question 15


Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Person who betrays his own country.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Person who betrays his own country.

Options

A

Traitor

Traitor

B

Mascot

Mascot

C

Paragon

Paragon

D

Icon

Icon


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Traitor

Traitor


Question 16


Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Tedious

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Tedious

Options

A

Threescore 

Threescore 

B

Wholesome 

Wholesome 

C

Repetitive

Repetitive

D

Tiresome 

Tiresome 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Tiresome 

Tiresome 


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 could possibly lead to serious injuries, hence a mate for N’ Pongo became inevitable.
B.Within the span of one year, N’ Pongo grew double the size and the need to obtain a mate for him arose, for it becomes unsafe for the humans around.
C.Every afternoon he was brought out onto the lawn to show off his skills in front of his admirers.
D.Owing to his attractive appearance and disposition, good manners and a well-developed sense of humor, N’ Pongo soon became the darling of the zoo.

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 could possibly lead to serious injuries, hence a mate for N’ Pongo became inevitable.
B.Within the span of one year, N’ Pongo grew double the size and the need to obtain a mate for him arose, for it becomes unsafe for the humans around.
C.Every afternoon he was brought out onto the lawn to show off his skills in front of his admirers.
D.Owing to his attractive appearance and disposition, good manners and a well-developed sense of humor, N’ Pongo soon became the darling of the zoo.

Options

A

CDAB

CDAB

B

DCBA

DCBA

C

BDAC

BDAC

D

DABC

DABC


Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

DCBA

DCBA


Question 18


Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The company is launching a new product next month.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The company is launching a new product next month.

Options

A

The new product will be launched by the company next month.

The new product will be launched by the company next month.

B

The launching of a new product by the company is next month.

The launching of a new product by the company is next month.

C

A new product is being launched by the company next month.

A new product is being launched by the company next month.

D

Next month, the company will launch a new product.

Next month, the company will launch a new product.


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A new product is being launched by the company next month.

A new product is being launched by the company next month.


Question 19


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.But at the same time, this is also true that when one reads a few works of the same genre, one naturally comes to know a rough structure of that genre.
B.The essence of suspense is whether the reader will be able to gauge the criminal before the detective tells who he is.
C.This leads to a different kind of approach to understanding literature in general and detective fiction in particular.
D.It is found that when one knows a genre and its structure and rules, it may often not make us enjoy a piece of literary work in the same manner as one usually does.

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.But at the same time, this is also true that when one reads a few works of the same genre, one naturally comes to know a rough structure of that genre.
B.The essence of suspense is whether the reader will be able to gauge the criminal before the detective tells who he is.
C.This leads to a different kind of approach to understanding literature in general and detective fiction in particular.
D.It is found that when one knows a genre and its structure and rules, it may often not make us enjoy a piece of literary work in the same manner as one usually does.

Options

A

DACB 

DACB 

B

CBAD 

CBAD 

C

BDCA 

BDCA 

D

ADCB 

ADCB 


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

DACB 

DACB 


Question 20


Select the correct homonym to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

I will just ________ some figures for comparison.

Select the correct homonym to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

I will just ________ some figures for comparison.

Options

A

sight

sight

B

site

site

C

cite 

cite 

D

cete

cete


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

cite 

cite 


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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

provides

provides

B

had provided

had provided

C

is providing

is providing

D

provide

provide


Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

provides

provides


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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

letter

letter

B

phrases

phrases

C

letters

letters

D

words

words


Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

letters

letters


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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

gave

gave

B

giving

giving

C

give

give

D

given

given


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

given

given


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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

Trace

Trace

B

Being traced

Being traced

C

Traced

Traced

D

Tracing

Tracing


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Tracing

Tracing


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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2)________ of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)________ with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4)________ and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________ to count.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Options

A

for

for

B

yet

yet

C

but

but

D

as well as

as well as


Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

as well as

as well as


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