Q: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it . Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it .

B had not committed it had not committed it

Q: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised / a benign influence on his life. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised / a benign influence on his life.

B will be exercised will be exercised

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Taking a bull by the horns Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Taking a bull by the horns

D To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way

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’. Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting. 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’. Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting.

D is coming to the meeting is coming to the meeting

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Was the conference not attended by them? Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Was the conference not attended by them?

B Did they not attend the conference? Did they not attend the conference?

Q: The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings. Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life. The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings. Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life.

C Being a millionaire, he is leading a luxurious life. Being a millionaire, he is leading a luxurious life.

Q: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It is raining cats and dogs means: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. It is raining cats and dogs means:

B it is raining very heavily it is raining very heavily

Q: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it.

A nor rebuilding nor rebuilding

Q: Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice. Was the beggar not being beaten by her? Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice. Was the beggar not being beaten by her?

A Was she not beating the beggar? Was she not beating the beggar?

Question 1

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

The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it.

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

The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it.

Accepted Answer

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had not committed it

Question 2

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

Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised / a benign influence on his life.

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

Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised / a benign influence on his life.

Accepted Answer

B

will be exercised

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Heavy outfits make the movement of trekkers sluggish.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Heavy outfits make the movement of trekkers sluggish.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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

She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.

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

She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.

Accepted Answer

C

impudence

Question 5

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence to fill in the blank.
We usually had ____________ visitors dropping by, but now we have very less visitors.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence to fill in the blank.
We usually had ____________ visitors dropping by, but now we have very less visitors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Taking a bull by the horns

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Taking a bull by the horns

Accepted Answer

D

To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He was quite violent in his behaviour.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He was quite violent in his behaviour.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

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’.
Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting.

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’.
Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting.

Accepted Answer

D

is coming to the meeting

Question 9

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Was the conference not attended by them?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Was the conference not attended by them?

Accepted Answer

B

Did they not attend the conference?

Question 10

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I find that students nowadays are not interested in _________ letters by hand.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

I find that students nowadays are not interested in _________ letters by hand.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who looks at the negative side of everything

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who looks at the negative side of everything

Accepted Answer

A

Pessimist

Question 12

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

A.Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

A.Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic.
D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic.

Accepted Answer

Question 13

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

Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character

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

Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character

Accepted Answer

C

Imposter

Question 14

The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings.

Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life.

The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings.

Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life.

Accepted Answer

C

Being a millionaire, he is leading a luxurious life.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
It is raining cats and dogs means:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
It is raining cats and dogs means:

Accepted Answer

B

it is raining very heavily

Question 16

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

The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it.

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

The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it.

Accepted Answer

A

nor rebuilding

Question 17

Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word.

Hapless

Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word.

Hapless

Accepted Answer

D

Unfortunate

Question 18

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

Waver between different opinions or actions

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

Waver between different opinions or actions

Accepted Answer

D

Vacillate

Question 19

Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice.
Was the beggar not being beaten by her?

Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice.
Was the beggar not being beaten by her?

Accepted Answer

A

Was she not beating the beggar?

Question 20

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Accepted Answer

B

Conspirasy

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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Accepted Answer

D

challenge

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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Accepted Answer

D

consequences

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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Accepted Answer

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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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Accepted Answer

D

occurred

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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
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.
The (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Accepted Answer

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