Q: Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes. Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes.

C called it a day called it a day

Q: Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Has the custard not been cooked by her? Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Has the custard not been cooked by her?

D Has she not cooked the custard? Has she not cooked the custard?

Q: Identify how you will you ask everyone if the sweets will be delivered by jack today in active voice. Identify how you will you ask everyone if the sweets will be delivered by jack today in active voice.

A Will Jack deliver the sweets today? Will Jack deliver the sweets today?

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

A I have never seen a UFO in an English movie. I have never seen a UFO in an English movie.

Q: Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire time. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire time.

C an ace up his sleeve an ace up his sleeve

Question 1

Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes.

Select the most appropriate idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The peasants worked the whole day in the fields and stopped working in the evening and went to their homes.

Accepted Answer

C

called it a day

Question 2

Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word.

Labradors are gentle, docil dogs.

Select the correct spelling of the incorrectly spelt word.

Labradors are gentle, docil dogs.

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

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Hinder

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Hinder

Accepted Answer

Question 4

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 centres on the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
B.The film proved immensely popular, holding the all-time box-office gross record for more than a decade after its release.
C.Titanic is an American romantic adventure film released in 1997.
D.Most of the film’s story is then told in flashbacks as the protagonist recounts the Titanic’s fateful 1912 voyage.

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 centres on the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
B.The film proved immensely popular, holding the all-time box-office gross record for more than a decade after its release.
C.Titanic is an American romantic adventure film released in 1997.
D.Most of the film’s story is then told in flashbacks as the protagonist recounts the Titanic’s fateful 1912 voyage.

Accepted Answer

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The young one of a lion is called a __________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The young one of a lion is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Immerse

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Immerse

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

Question 7

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I had gone to Siliguri before I go to Raiganj.

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

I had gone to Siliguri before I go to Raiganj.

Accepted Answer

Question 8

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence.
By killing a large number of people, they thought they would get more benefits of the schemes.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence.
By killing a large number of people, they thought they would get more benefits of the schemes.

Accepted Answer

A

Genocide

Question 9

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Has the custard not been cooked by her?

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Has the custard not been cooked by her?

Accepted Answer

D

Has she not cooked the custard?

Question 10

Identify how you will you ask everyone if the sweets will be delivered by jack today in active voice.

Identify how you will you ask everyone if the sweets will be delivered by jack today in active voice.

Accepted Answer

A

Will Jack deliver the sweets today?

Question 11

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

A person who kills somebody, especially for political reasons

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

A person who kills somebody, especially for political reasons

Accepted Answer

A

Assassin

Question 12

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Nervous

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Nervous

Accepted Answer

C

Courageous

Question 13

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article.

Accepted Answer

A

I have never seen a UFO in an English movie.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

It was evident from his gestures that he was feeling guilty.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

It was evident from his gestures that he was feeling guilty.

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

Question 15

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. Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increased focus on performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy a proper work life.
B. Stress could emanate out of various situations such as lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement.
C. In today’s fast-moving world, many young professionals are vulnerable to stress.
D. To add to this, the current economy has impacted many companies’ revenues and profits which, in effect, have put many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling support and guidance going up significantly.

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. Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increased focus on performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy a proper work life.
B. Stress could emanate out of various situations such as lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols of success and career advancement.
C. In today’s fast-moving world, many young professionals are vulnerable to stress.
D. To add to this, the current economy has impacted many companies’ revenues and profits which, in effect, have put many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling support and guidance going up significantly.

Accepted Answer

Question 16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Meticulous

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Meticulous

Accepted Answer

C

Careless

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought hard against_________ practices which affected Indian society of his time.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought hard against_________ practices which affected Indian society of his time.

Accepted Answer

B

many evil

Question 18

Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

India needs to do better on rights and freedoms, welfare and justice, growth and development, and in building a more egalitaerian society.

Identify and correct the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

India needs to do better on rights and freedoms, welfare and justice, growth and development, and in building a more egalitaerian society.

Accepted Answer

D

egalitarian

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

From the outset of the pandemic, the United Nations system mobilised early and comprehensively. It led on the global health response, provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable, established instruments for rapid responses to the socio-economic impact and laid out a broad policy agenda for action on all fronts.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

From the outset of the pandemic, the United Nations system mobilised early and comprehensively. It led on the global health response, provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable, established instruments for rapid responses to the socio-economic impact and laid out a broad policy agenda for action on all fronts.

Accepted Answer

Question 20

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

Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire time.

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

Brian remained silent during the board meeting, though Rahul was unaware that he had an ace up his sheath the entire time.

Accepted Answer

C

an ace up his sleeve

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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Accepted Answer

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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Accepted Answer

A

combines

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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Accepted Answer

C

themselves

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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
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.
Fountains are used today to decorate city parks and squares; to honour individuals or events; for recreation (1)________ for entertainment. A splash pad or spray pool allows city residents to enter, get wet and cool off in summer. The musical fountain (2)________ moving jets of water, coloured lights and recorded music, controlled by a computer, for dramatic effects. Fountains can (3)________ also be musical instruments played (4)________ obstruction of one or more of their water jets. Drinking fountains provide fresh (5)________ in public buildings, parks and public spaces.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Accepted Answer

C

drinking water

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