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

a.None of the above

b.reflexive

c.intensive

d.Both A and B

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

a.Entering

b.the show

c.had started

d.the hall

3. A place where government records are kept

a.Coffer

b.Archives

c.Pantry

d.Scullery

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

a.have risen

b.abnormally

c.this month.

d.The cost of

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

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

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

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

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

6. Select the synonym of deprive

a.dispossess

b.endow

c.bestow

d.confer

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

a.Harmonious

b.Severe

c.Cursive

d.Legal

8. Select the synonym of digression

a.candid

b.unequivocal

c.meandering

d.categorical

a.ACDB

b.CBDA

c.CABD

d.DBAC

10. Select the synonym of astonish

a.Mundane

b.empress

c.overhelm

d.calm

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

a.despite

b.None of the above

c.to

d.of

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

a.Decade

b.Century

c.Fortnight

d.Millennium

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

a.Occurred

b.Committed

c.Happened

d.Made

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

a.Versatile

b.Nubile

c.Exceptional

d.Wisdom

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

a.familiarity

b.know how

c.no improvement

d.knowing

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

a.of

b.speak

c.don't

d.or

17. 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.c

d.b

18. 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.in every my cupboard

b.Cupboard

c.Yesterday I search

d.I couldn't find

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

a.Coordinating

b.Phrasal

c.Subordinating

d.Correlative

20.

a.ACBD

b.DBAC

c.BADC

d.CDBA

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

a.None of the above

b.Moved

c.Moves

d.Move

22.

a.Three

b.Five

c.Two

d.Four

23. Select the antonym of demure

a.humble

b.coy

c.bold

d.sober

24. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

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

25. 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.right in front of him

b.written in small letters

c.rolled into small pellets

d.wrapped in handkerchiefs

26. Select the synonym of spine

a.grime

b.rotund

c.vertebrate

d.supple

27. 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.Should take an umbrella

b.So you

c.But you will get wet

d.It’s raining heavily

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

a.To waste one’s efforts

b.To revive interest in an old subject

c.To revive old memories

d.To act in a foolish way

29. 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.c

b.d

c.b

d.a

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

a.Determined

b.Rich

c.Affable

d.Sullen

31. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.argue

b.Judge

c.Cogitate

d.Imprudent

32. 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.one of the first artist

b.to create a style that was

c.Raja Ravi Varma was

d.Both modern and traditional

33. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.parch

b.ignite

c.quench

d.moderate

34. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.sophisticated

b.modest

c.refined

d.showy

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

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

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

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

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

36. 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.are utilized to the overall

c.is that his discoveries and inventions

d.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

37. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to eschew

b.to repudiate

c.to scorn

d.to anticipate

38. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.amalgamate

b.cleave

c.adhere

d.separate

39. 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

40. 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.only upto his legs

b.as much as he wanted to

c.till he was completely sick

d.avoiding getting too wet

41.

a.ABCD

b.CDAB

c.BDCA

d.DBAC

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

a.Stickler

b. Disciplinarian

c.Boaster

d.Instantaneous

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

a.Medieval

b.Tentative

c.Permanent

d.Interval

44. A person who writes books is called

a.Dendrologist

b.Archeologist

c.Anthropologist

d.Author

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

a.Trivial

b.diminutive

c.noticeable

d.nothing

46. 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 has been drawn by Martin

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

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

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

a.A nice act

b.Very costly

c.The beginning and the end

d.The stars and the moon

48. 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.c

b.b

c.a

d.d

49. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.What is your Surname?

b.What your Surname?

c.None of the above

d.Your Surname is what?

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

a.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

b.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions had been replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

51. 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.for a child

b.to cover on foot

c. ten kilometres are

d.a long distance

52. Lover of nature is called

a.Petrichor

b.Dendrophile

c.Autophile

d.Green Panther

53. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.blunt

c.unadorned

d.sheer

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

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

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

55. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Basic

b.Trademarked

c.Branded

d.Specific

56. 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.d

b.a

c.c

d.b

57. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.acquired

b.connate

c.elemental

d.innate

58. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

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

b.taking care of one’s children.

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

d.taking responsibility for one’s actions

59. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Blue print

b.Negative

c.Transparency

d.Red print

60. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to fasten

b.to truncate

c.to lop

d.to sever

61.

a.exalted

b.intensified

c.elevated

d.rarefied

62. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.rate

c.approve

d.flay

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

a.then and is satisfied

b.no improvement

c.now and was satisfied

d.now and is satisfied

64. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Nouns

b.Verbs

c.Adjectives

d.other adverbs

65. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.hallowed

c.divine

d.profane

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

a.He said what I had been doing.

b.He asked me what I was doing

c.He said that what I was doing

d.He asked me that what was I doing

67. 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.the gentlest of animals

c.towards their young

d.cows are amongst

68. Select the antonym of genteel

a.urbane

b.uncivilized

c.prim

d.stuffy

69. Select the antonym of diligence

a.exertion

b.assiduity

c.lethargy

d.vigour

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

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

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

71. 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.b

b.c

c.d

d.a

72. Select the synonym of nifty

a.dandy

b.grody

c.gross

d.obnoxious

73. 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.in more sense pleasures

b.designing ways to invest it

c.acquiring more and more wealth

d. modern man is busy

74. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Door Step

b.Television

c.Dining Table

d.Telephone

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

a.feel shy

b.not talkative

c.timid

d.All of the above

76.

a.BCDA

b.CADB

c.CBAD

d.ADBC

77. 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.a

b.c

c.d

d.b

78.

a.PRQ

b.RPQ

c.QRP

d.QPR

79. Select the synonym of bounder

a.medicore

b.done

c.decorous

d.lout

80. Select the antonym of avid

a.devoted

b.fanatical

c.desirous

d.apathetic

81. Select the antonym of amenable

a.pliable

b.responsive

c.docile

d.unsusceptible

82. 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 female swallow

b.his attractiveness for

c.a male swallow's tail reveal

d.The length of

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

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

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

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

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

84. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.aghast

b.nervous

c.brash

d.startled

85. 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

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

a.Diamond

b.Methane

c.C-60

d.Graphite

87. 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.d

c.a

d.b

88. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.twitchy

c.restive

d.antsy

89.

a.C

b.BADC

c.ADBC

d.CBDA

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

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

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

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

d.All of the above

91. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Though

b.Despite

c.Before

d.Never

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

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

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

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

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

93. The wind is variable today.

a.chilling

b.steady

c.shifting

d.mild

94.

a.whereabouts

b.location

c.space

d.Meeting

95.

a.to cash up on

b.to cash in on

c.for cashing off on

d.for cash through in

96. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.chaste

c.decent

d.spiritual

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

a.inflatable

b. indestructible

c.indelible

d. indefatigable

98. 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 gave him a book for his birthday.

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

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

99.

a.BDAC

b.ACDB

c.DCAB

d.BCDA

100. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Garish

b.Brave

c.Civilized

d.Forgiven

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

a.Made to pay for one's actions

b.Allowed to escape from blm

c.No made to wait for a long time

d.Not allowed to take part in an activity

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

a.when you have

b.you may left

c.the class

d.completed the test

103. A person who loves everybody

a.cosmopolitan

b.Humanist

c.Fatalist

d.Altruist

104.

a.DACB

b.BADC

c.DCBA

d.ACDB

105. Select the antonym of ogle

a.gaze

b.leer

c.ignore

d.gawk

106. 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.no error

b.with a rich heiress

c.he married

d.last year

107. 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.your message

b.a sign of relief

c.when we heaved

d.did we receive

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

a.The police has arrested the thief

b.The police had arrested the thief.

c.The police was arresting the thief.

d.The police arrested the thief.

109. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.miracle

b.catastrophe

c.holocaust

d.decimation

110.

a.interest

b.envigorate

c.involve

d.enrage

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