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1. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Transparency

b.Negative

c.Red print

d.Blue print

2. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Judge

b.Cogitate

c.argue

d.Imprudent

3. 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 will be giving him a book for his birthday.

d.She gave him a book for his birthday.

4. Select the antonym of avid

a.devoted

b.apathetic

c.fanatical

d.desirous

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

a.Decade

b.Century

c.Millennium

d.Fortnight

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

a.Permanent

b.Tentative

c.Interval

d.Medieval

7. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to repudiate

b.to eschew

c.to anticipate

d.to scorn

8. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Dining Table

b.Telephone

c.Door Step

d.Television

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

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

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

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

d.All of the above

10. 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 are put away after the festival of Holi.

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

11. 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.d

b.b

c.c

d.a

12. 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.when we heaved

c.a sign of relief

d.did we receive

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

a.of

b.or

c.speak

d.don't

14. 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.a

d.b

15. Select the antonym of ogle

a.ignore

b.gaze

c.gawk

d.leer

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

a.Cash transactions had been replaced by credit cards

b.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

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

a.Sullen

b.Affable

c.Rich

d.Determined

18. Select the synonym of astonish

a.Mundane

b.calm

c.overhelm

d.empress

19.

a.for cashing off on

b.to cash in on

c.to cash up on

d.for cash through in

20.

a.DBAC

b.BDCA

c.ABCD

d.CDAB

21. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to sever

b.to truncate

c.to fasten

d.to lop

22. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.startled

c.aghast

d.nervous

23.

a.ACBD

b.BADC

c.DBAC

d.CDBA

24.

a.ACDB

b.DCAB

c.BCDA

d.BDAC

25. 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.are utilized to the overall

b.development of the nation

c.is that his discoveries and inventions

d.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

26. 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.So you

b.But you will get wet

c.It’s raining heavily

d.Should take an umbrella

27. Select the antonym of genteel

a.uncivilized

b.prim

c.urbane

d.stuffy

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

a.Instantaneous

b. Disciplinarian

c.Stickler

d.Boaster

29. 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

30. 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. ten kilometres are

b.for a child

c.to cover on foot

d.a long distance

31. Select the synonym of digression

a.candid

b.unequivocal

c.categorical

d.meandering

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

a.Coordinating

b.Subordinating

c.Phrasal

d.Correlative

33. 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.a

b.c

c.d

d.b

34. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.cleave

b.separate

c.adhere

d.amalgamate

35.

a.Two

b.Five

c.Three

d.Four

36. The wind is variable today.

a.mild

b.shifting

c.chilling

d.steady

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

a.Legal

b.Harmonious

c.Cursive

d.Severe

38. 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.Yesterday I search

c.I couldn't find

d.in every my cupboard

39.

a.ADBC

b.CADB

c.CBAD

d.BCDA

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

a.The police had arrested the thief.

b.The police was arresting the thief.

c.The police has arrested the thief

d.The police arrested the thief.

41. Select the synonym of spine

a.vertebrate

b.rotund

c.grime

d.supple

42. 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.designing ways to invest it

d.in more sense pleasures

43. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Nouns

b.Verbs

c.other adverbs

d.Adjectives

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

a.All of the above

b.not talkative

c.timid

d.feel shy

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

a.Graphite

b.Methane

c.C-60

d.Diamond

46. 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 ordered his soldiers to be moved forward and attacked the enemy camps

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

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

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

47. 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

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

a.Occurred

b.Made

c.Happened

d.Committed

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

a.Nubile

b.Versatile

c.Exceptional

d.Wisdom

50.

a.elevated

b.exalted

c.rarefied

d.intensified

51. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.parch

b.ignite

c.moderate

d.quench

52. 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 interest in an old subject

d.To revive old memories

53. 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 could have been performed perfectly well by this android

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

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

54. Select the antonym of amenable

a.unsusceptible

b.docile

c.responsive

d.pliable

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

a.He asked me that what was I doing

b.He asked me what I was doing

c.He said that what I was doing

d.He said what I had been doing.

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

a. indestructible

b.inflatable

c.indelible

d. indefatigable

57. 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.with a rich heiress

b.he married

c.last year

d.no error

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

a.Allowed to escape from blm

b.Made to pay for one's actions

c.Not allowed to take part in an activity

d.No made to wait for a long time

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

a.despite

b.None of the above

c.of

d.to

60. Select the synonym of bounder

a.done

b.lout

c.decorous

d.medicore

61. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.elemental

b.connate

c.acquired

d.innate

62. 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

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

a.The beginning and the end

b.The stars and the moon

c.A nice act

d.Very costly

64.

a.Meeting

b.space

c.whereabouts

d.location

65. Select the antonym of demure

a.sober

b.bold

c.humble

d.coy

66. Select the synonym of deprive

a.bestow

b.dispossess

c.confer

d.endow

67. Lover of nature is called

a.Dendrophile

b.Autophile

c.Green Panther

d.Petrichor

68. A place where government records are kept

a.Pantry

b.Coffer

c.Archives

d.Scullery

69. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.flay

c.approve

d.rate

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

a.None of the above

b.Move

c.Moved

d.Moves

71. 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.The length of

b.a male swallow's tail reveal

c.a female swallow

d.his attractiveness for

72.

a.RPQ

b.QPR

c.QRP

d.PRQ

73. 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.Raja Ravi Varma was

c.to create a style that was

d.one of the first artist

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

a.the show

b.the hall

c.had started

d.Entering

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

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

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

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

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

76. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

a.taking care of one’s children.

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

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

d.taking responsibility for one’s actions

77. 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.a

b.d

c.b

d.c

78. A person who loves everybody

a.Humanist

b.Altruist

c.Fatalist

d.cosmopolitan

79.

a.envigorate

b.involve

c.enrage

d.interest

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

a.this month.

b.have risen

c.The cost of

d.abnormally

81. 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.towards their young

b.none shows more

c.cows are amongst

d.the gentlest of animals

82. Select the synonym of nifty

a.grody

b.obnoxious

c.gross

d.dandy

83. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.None of the above

b.What your Surname?

c.Your Surname is what?

d.What is your Surname?

84. 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 are being shared with her colleagues by Sujata

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

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

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

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

a.diminutive

b.nothing

c.noticeable

d.Trivial

86. 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.a

d.d

87. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.decimation

b.holocaust

c.miracle

d.catastrophe

88. 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.written in small letters

b.wrapped in handkerchiefs

c.rolled into small pellets

d.right in front of him

89. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.unadorned

c.sheer

d.blunt

90. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Basic

b.Trademarked

c.Specific

d.Branded

91. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.sophisticated

b.modest

c.showy

d.refined

92. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Forgiven

b.Civilized

c.Brave

d.Garish

93. Select the antonym of diligence

a.assiduity

b.lethargy

c.exertion

d.vigour

94. 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.b

b.d

c.a

d.c

95. 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.when you have

c.completed the test

d.the class

96. A person who writes books is called

a.Anthropologist

b.Archeologist

c.Dendrologist

d.Author

97. Select the antonym of sacred

a.hallowed

b.profane

c.pious

d.divine

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

a.Both A and B

b.None of the above

c.intensive

d.reflexive

99.

a.DCBA

b.DACB

c.ACDB

d.BADC

100. 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 has been drawn by Martin

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

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

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

101. Select the synonym of carnal

a.spiritual

b.sensual

c.chaste

d.decent

102.

a.DBAC

b.CBDA

c.CABD

d.ACDB

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

a.knowing

b.know how

c.no improvement

d.familiarity

104. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Though

b.Never

c.Despite

d.Before

105. 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.whether you like it

c.although you are liking it

d.if you like it

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

a.neglected

b.declined

c.discarded

d.suspended

107.

a.CBDA

b.BADC

c.C

d.ADBC

108. 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.b

b.c

c.d

d.a

109. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.antsy

c.twitchy

d.restive

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

a.then and is satisfied

b.now and is satisfied

c.no improvement

d.now and was satisfied

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