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1. A person who loves everybody

a.Altruist

b.cosmopolitan

c.Humanist

d.Fatalist

2. Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms: The alpha and the omega

a.A nice act

b.The stars and the moon

c.The beginning and the end

d.Very costly

3. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.ignite

b.moderate

c.quench

d.parch

4. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.

a.acquiring more and more wealth

b. modern man is busy

c.in more sense pleasures

d.designing ways to invest it

5. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: When I finished writing the letter,((a)I could not help admiring myself to have (b) achieved the impossible (c). No error.(d)

a.a

b.c

c.b

d.d

6. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.

a.a male swallow's tail reveal

b.The length of

c.his attractiveness for

d.a female swallow

7. At work i am quite reserved. What does it mean?

a.feel shy

b.All of the above

c.not talkative

d.timid

8. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: Though he is a gifted comedian(a), he prefers spend his spare time((b)watching horror movies(c). No error.(d)

a.a

b.b

c.d

d.c

9. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.modest

b.refined

c.showy

d.sophisticated

10. Select the correct active form of the given sentence: He was given a book for his birthday.

a.She give a book to him for his birthday.

b.She has gave him a book for his birthday.

c.She gave him a book for his birthday.

d.She will be giving him a book for his birthday.

11. Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms: A bull in a china shop

a.A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming innocent people

b.A person who becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

c.A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life

d.A rough and clumsy person at a place where skill and care are required

12. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence: They will put away their woollens after the festival of Holi.

a.Their woollens are put away after the festival of Holi.

b.Their woollens have been put away after the festival of Holi.

c.Their woollens will be put away after the festival of Holi.

d.Their woollens are being put away after the festival of Holi.

13. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: You may left the class when you have completed the test.

a.you may left

b.the class

c.completed the test

d.when you have

14. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence: You must go to the book fair if you are liking it or not.

a.whether you have liked

b.if you like it

c.whether you like it

d.although you are liking it

15. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: Raja Ravi Varma was one of the first artist who tried to create a style that was both modern and traditional.

a.Both modern and traditional

b.to create a style that was

c.Raja Ravi Varma was

d.one of the first artist

16. Select the synonym of carnal

a.chaste

b.spiritual

c.decent

d.sensual

17. Select one word for the following group of words: A period of ten years

a.Fortnight

b.Millennium

c.Century

d.Decade

18. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Negative

b.Red print

c.Transparency

d.Blue print

19. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.antsy

b.restive

c.twitchy

d.composed

20. Identify the part of the sentence that contains the grammatical error: One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.

a.development of the nation

b.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

c.are utilized to the overall

d.is that his discoveries and inventions

21. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to fasten

b.to sever

c.to truncate

d.to lop

22. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: I am senior((a)than him((b)by two years(c). No error.(d)

a.a

b.d

c.c

d.b

23. Select the antonym of genteel

a.prim

b.urbane

c.uncivilized

d.stuffy

24. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: As you know((a)that the ignorant((b)are easily duped(c). No error.(d)

a.d

b.a

c.c

d.b

25. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Civilized

b.Garish

c.Brave

d.Forgiven

26. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.blunt

c.unadorned

d.sheer

27. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.argue

b.Imprudent

c.Judge

d.Cogitate

28. Select the antonym of ogle

a.leer

b.gawk

c.gaze

d.ignore

29. Select the antonym of diligence

a.vigour

b.exertion

c.lethargy

d.assiduity

30. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.other adverbs

b.Verbs

c.Adjectives

d.Nouns

31. 'One who possesses many talents': One word substitute for the given word is?

a.Exceptional

b.Nubile

c.Wisdom

d.Versatile

32.

a.BADC

b.DCBA

c.DACB

d.ACDB

33. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence: The invigilator did not know that the two boys were exchanging notes under his nose.

a.wrapped in handkerchiefs

b.written in small letters

c.rolled into small pellets

d.right in front of him

34. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: He ______ a heinous crime.

a.Occurred

b.Committed

c.Happened

d.Made

35. Select the antonym of demure

a.bold

b.coy

c.humble

d.sober

36.

a.RPQ

b.QRP

c.QPR

d.PRQ

37.

a.DBAC

b.ACDB

c.CBDA

d.CABD

38. A person who insists on something - one word substitute

a.Boaster

b. Disciplinarian

c.Instantaneous

d.Stickler

39. Camouflage is one way animals protect themselves. Is this pronoun reflexive or intensive?

a.None of the above

b.Both A and B

c.reflexive

d.intensive

40.

a.CBDA

b.ADBC

c.BADC

d.C

41. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: As I was leaving for Delhi(a), he asked me whether((b)I could buy a tape recorder for him(c). No error.(d)

a.c

b.b

c.d

d.a

42. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence: The commander ordered his soldiers to move forward and attack the enemy camps.

a.The commander was ordered by his soldiers to move forward and attack the enemy camps

b.His soldiers were ordered by the commander to be moved forward and attacked the enemy camps

c.The soldiers were ordered by their commander to move forward and attack the enemy camps

d.The commander ordered his soldiers to be moved forward and attacked the enemy camps

43. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Sujata shared the results of her experiment with her colleagues.

a.The results of her experiment were shared with her colleagues by Sujata

b.The results of her experiment are being shared with her colleagues by Sujata

c.The results of her experiment can be shared with her colleagues by Sujata

d.Her colleagues shared the results of her experiment with Sujata

44. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none shows more passionate tenderness towards their young.

a.none shows more

b.cows are amongst

c.towards their young

d.the gentlest of animals

45. Select the synonym of deprive

a.bestow

b.endow

c.confer

d.dispossess

46. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.decimation

b.holocaust

c.catastrophe

d.miracle

47. Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:- To flog a dead horse

a.To waste one’s efforts

b.To act in a foolish way

c.To revive old memories

d.To revive interest in an old subject

48. A person who writes books is called

a.Anthropologist

b.Archeologist

c.Author

d.Dendrologist

49. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: The guide's (knowledge) of the history of the monument surprised me.

a.know how

b.knowing

c.no improvement

d.familiarity

50.

a.interest

b.envigorate

c.involve

d.enrage

51. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.connate

b.acquired

c.elemental

d.innate

52. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: Entering the hall, the show had started.

a.had started

b.the hall

c.Entering

d.the show

53. Select the correct active form of the given sentence: The thief was being arrested by the police.

a.The police arrested the thief.

b.The police was arresting the thief.

c.The police had arrested the thief.

d.The police has arrested the thief

54. Correct the sentence grammatically: She went to gym despite of her illness.

a.despite

b.of

c.to

d.None of the above

55. Select the synonym of bounder

a.done

b.decorous

c.medicore

d.lout

56. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: Let off the hook

a.No made to wait for a long time

b.Not allowed to take part in an activity

c.Allowed to escape from blm

d.Made to pay for one's actions

57. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given: Too unimportant to consider

a.noticeable

b.nothing

c.Trivial

d.diminutive

58. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence: This android can perform all the programmes perfectly well.

a.All the programmes could be performed perfectly well by this android

b.All the programmes can have been performed perfectly well by this android

c.All the programmes could have been performed perfectly well by this android

d.All the programmes can be performed perfectly well by this android.

59. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.Your Surname is what?

b.What is your Surname?

c.None of the above

d.What your Surname?

60. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

a.disobeying the rules to achieve one’s goals.

b.disobeying the gods to follow one’s path.

c.taking responsibility for one’s actions

d.taking care of one’s children.

61. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence: The teacher said to me, “You have not submitted the assignment.”

a.The teacher said to me that I have not submitted the assignment.

b.The teacher told to me that I have not submitted that assignment.

c.The teacher told me that I had not submitted the assignment.

d.The teacher said me that I had not submitted the assignment

62. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Despite

b.Though

c.Never

d.Before

63.

a.ADBC

b.CBAD

c.CADB

d.BCDA

64. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.profane

c.hallowed

d.divine

65. Select the antonym of avid

a.devoted

b.fanatical

c.apathetic

d.desirous

66. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence: He said to me, "What are you doing?"

a.He said that what I was doing

b.He said what I had been doing.

c.He asked me what I was doing

d.He asked me that what was I doing

67. Select the synonym of astonish

a.calm

b.empress

c.overhelm

d.Mundane

68. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.amalgamate

b.adhere

c.cleave

d.separate

69. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Acrimonious

a.Legal

b.Severe

c.Harmonious

d.Cursive

70.

a.Two

b.Three

c.Four

d.Five

71.

a.BDCA

b.ABCD

c.DBAC

d.CDAB

72. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.aghast

b.startled

c.brash

d.nervous

73. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence: Credit cards are replacing cash transactions.

a.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

b.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions had been replaced by credit cards

74. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: The jug((a)is made((b)out of china clay(c).No error.(d)

a.d

b.a

c.b

d.c

75. Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets: The earth _ round the sun.

a.Move

b.Moves

c.None of the above

d.Moved

76. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen abnormally this month.

a.abnormally

b.this month.

c.The cost of

d.have risen

77.

a.to cash in on

b.for cashing off on

c.to cash up on

d.for cash through in

78. Which part of the given sentence has an error? - She don't speak of either German or French.

a.speak

b.don't

c.or

d.of

79. Lover of nature is called

a.Dendrophile

b.Petrichor

c.Autophile

d.Green Panther

80. Select the word which means the same as the group of words given: One who does not tire easily

a.inflatable

b. indefatigable

c.indelible

d. indestructible

81. The following sentence contains which type of conjunction? - "She is not only a great singer but also an exceptional dancer."

a.Subordinating

b.Correlative

c.Phrasal

d.Coordinating

82. Select the antonym of castigated

a.flay

b.approve

c.rate

d.drub

83.

a.Meeting

b.location

c.whereabouts

d.space

84. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: No sooner did we receive your message when we heaved a sigh of relief.

a.a sign of relief

b.when we heaved

c.your message

d.did we receive

85. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Trademarked

b.Specific

c.Basic

d.Branded

86. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: It’s raining heavily, so you should take an umbrella, but you will get wet.

a.But you will get wet

b.Should take an umbrella

c.It’s raining heavily

d.So you

87. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence: The dog played in the pond to his heart's content.

a.till he was completely sick

b.as much as he wanted to

c.only upto his legs

d.avoiding getting too wet

88. A place where government records are kept

a.Scullery

b.Coffer

c.Archives

d.Pantry

89. Select the synonym of digression

a.unequivocal

b.meandering

c.candid

d.categorical

90. Which of the following is NOT an allotrope of carbon?

a.Methane

b.Diamond

c.C-60

d.Graphite

91. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Telephone

b.Dining Table

c.Television

d.Door Step

92. Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error: Yesterday I searched in every my cupboard for the shirt I couldn’t find.

a.Cupboard

b.I couldn't find

c.in every my cupboard

d.Yesterday I search

93.

a.BADC

b.ACBD

c.CDBA

d.DBAC

94. Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error: If there is no error, select 'No error' He married with a rich heiress last year

a.he married

b.with a rich heiress

c.no error

d.last year

95. Select the synonym of spine

a.rotund

b.grime

c.vertebrate

d.supple

96. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to repudiate

b.to anticipate

c.to scorn

d.to eschew

97. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the word Insolent

a.Determined

b.Affable

c.Rich

d.Sullen

98. The wind is variable today.

a.steady

b.shifting

c.mild

d.chilling

99. Select the antonym of amenable

a.docile

b.pliable

c.unsusceptible

d.responsive

100.

a.DCAB

b.BCDA

c.BDAC

d.ACDB

101. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

a.Everyone has special skills; and, some people use them very well

b.Everyone has special skills some people use them very well

c.Everyone has special skills and, some people use them very well

d.Everyone has special skills; some people use them very well

102. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part: I am((a)glad((b)that you are here(c). No error.(d)

a.c

b.a

c.d

d.b

103. Correct the given sentence grammatically: Shreya, who she is my best friend, is a singer.

a.Shreya, she who is my best friend, is a singer

b.All of the above

c.Shreya, who is my best friend, is a singer

d.Shreya, is my best friend, who she is a singer

104. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice: Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains

a.A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by Martin

b.A picture of the snow-capped mountains is being drawn by Martin

c.A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by Martin

d.A picture of the snow-capped mountains is drawn by Martin

105. Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Health should be our first priority and should never be ______.

a.suspended

b.discarded

c.neglected

d.declined

106. Select the synonym of nifty

a.gross

b.obnoxious

c.grody

d.dandy

107. Which of the following is the MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word - Interim

a.Tentative

b.Medieval

c.Permanent

d.Interval

108. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error: Ten kilometres are a long distance to cover on foot for a child.

a.a long distance

b. ten kilometres are

c.to cover on foot

d.for a child

109.

a.exalted

b.elevated

c.rarefied

d.intensified

110. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence: The pet has just finished its meal (and is satisfied now).

a.now and was satisfied

b.no improvement

c.now and is satisfied

d.then and is satisfied

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