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1. Select the synonym of digression

a.unequivocal

b.categorical

c.meandering

d.candid

2. Select the antonym of amenable

a.unsusceptible

b.docile

c.responsive

d.pliable

a.CADB

b.ADBC

c.BCDA

d.CBAD

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

a.of

b.None of the above

c.despite

d.to

a.for cash through in

b.for cashing off on

c.to cash in on

d.to cash up on

6. 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.is that his discoveries and inventions

b.are utilized to the overall

c.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

d.development of the nation

7. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.argue

b.Cogitate

c.Judge

d.Imprudent

8. 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.

9. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.separate

b.adhere

c.cleave

d.amalgamate

10.

a.intensified

b.elevated

c.rarefied

d.exalted

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

a.Moved

b.None of the above

c.Moves

d.Move

12. 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.d

b.b

c.a

d.c

13. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Door Step

b.Telephone

c.Dining Table

d.Television

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

a.Graphite

b.Diamond

c.Methane

d.C-60

15. Select the antonym of diligence

a.lethargy

b.assiduity

c.exertion

d.vigour

16. 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 old memories

c.To revive interest in an old subject

d.To act in a foolish way

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

a.Interval

b.Permanent

c.Tentative

d.Medieval

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

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

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

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

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

19. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.rate

c.approve

d.flay

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

a.reflexive

b.intensive

c.None of the above

d.Both A and B

21. 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.cows are amongst

b.the gentlest of animals

c.none shows more

d.towards their young

22. Select the antonym of genteel

a.prim

b.stuffy

c.urbane

d.uncivilized

23. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Verbs

b.Nouns

c.other adverbs

d.Adjectives

24. 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 are put away after the festival of Holi.

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

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

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

a.Determined

b.Sullen

c.Rich

d.Affable

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

a.don't

b.or

c.of

d.speak

27.

a.BADC

b.ACDB

c.DCBA

d.DACB

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

a.now and is satisfied

b.now and was satisfied

c.no improvement

d.then and is satisfied

29. 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.avoiding getting too wet

b.till he was completely sick

c.only upto his legs

d.as much as he wanted to

30. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.showy

b.refined

c.modest

d.sophisticated

31. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.decent

c.spiritual

d.chaste

32. 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.if you like it

b.whether you have liked

c.although you are liking it

d.whether you like it

33. 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 said that what I was doing

c.He asked me what I was doing

d.He asked me that what was I doing

34.

a.space

b.whereabouts

c.location

d.Meeting

35. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.aghast

b.startled

c.nervous

d.brash

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

a.Entering

b.the show

c.the hall

d.had started

37. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.ignite

b.moderate

c.parch

d.quench

38. 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 being replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

39. 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.Yesterday I search

c.Cupboard

d.I couldn't find

40. Select the antonym of avid

a.desirous

b.devoted

c.fanatical

d.apathetic

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

a.diminutive

b.nothing

c.Trivial

d.noticeable

42. A person who writes books is called

a.Archeologist

b.Dendrologist

c.Author

d.Anthropologist

43. Select the antonym of sacred

a.hallowed

b.pious

c.divine

d.profane

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

a.Severe

b.Legal

c.Harmonious

d.Cursive

45. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.catastrophe

b.miracle

c.holocaust

d.decimation

46. 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.c

b.b

c.a

d.d

47. 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.b

b.c

c.a

d.d

48.

a.Four

b.Five

c.Two

d.Three

49. 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

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

a.Wisdom

b.Nubile

c.Exceptional

d.Versatile

51. Select the synonym of nifty

a.obnoxious

b.gross

c.dandy

d.grody

52. 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.c

b.a

c.d

d.b

53. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Trademarked

b.Basic

c.Specific

d.Branded

54. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Never

b.Despite

c.Before

d.Though

55. 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.did we receive

b.a sign of relief

c.when we heaved

d.your message

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

a.Boaster

b. Disciplinarian

c.Stickler

d.Instantaneous

57. The wind is variable today.

a.steady

b.chilling

c.shifting

d.mild

58. 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.acquiring more and more wealth

c. modern man is busy

d.designing ways to invest it

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

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

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

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

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

60. 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.completed the test

c.the class

d.you may left

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

a.Allowed to escape from blm

b.Not allowed to take part in an activity

c.No made to wait for a long time

d.Made to pay for one's actions

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

a.The stars and the moon

b.The beginning and the end

c.A nice act

d.Very costly

63. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Garish

b.Civilized

c.Brave

d.Forgiven

64. 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 is 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 was drawn by Martin

65.

a.ACBD

b.BADC

c.DBAC

d.CDBA

66. 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.It’s raining heavily

b.But you will get wet

c.So you

d.Should take an umbrella

67. 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.b

b.c

c.d

d.a

68.

a.BDCA

b.ABCD

c.DBAC

d.CDAB

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

a.Occurred

b.Happened

c.Committed

d.Made

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

a.Decade

b.Millennium

c.Fortnight

d.Century

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

a.The cost of

b.this month.

c.abnormally

d.have risen

72.

a.PRQ

b.RPQ

c.QRP

d.QPR

73. Select the synonym of deprive

a.endow

b.dispossess

c.confer

d.bestow

74. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Red print

b.Negative

c.Transparency

d.Blue print

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

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

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

76. A place where government records are kept

a.Archives

b.Scullery

c.Coffer

d.Pantry

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

a.familiarity

b.knowing

c.know how

d.no improvement

78. Select the synonym of astonish

a.calm

b.overhelm

c.empress

d.Mundane

79. Select the antonym of demure

a.bold

b.humble

c.sober

d.coy

80. Lover of nature is called

a.Petrichor

b.Autophile

c.Green Panther

d.Dendrophile

81. 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.right in front of him

c.rolled into small pellets

d.wrapped in handkerchiefs

82.

a.DCAB

b.BCDA

c.BDAC

d.ACDB

83.

a.interest

b.enrage

c.envigorate

d.involve

84. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.What is your Surname?

b.None of the above

c.What your Surname?

d.Your Surname is what?

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

c.All of the above

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

86. 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.a long distance

c.to cover on foot

d.for a child

87. 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.no error

c.last year

d.with a rich heiress

88. Select the antonym of mere

a.sheer

b.blunt

c.unadorned

d.immense

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

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

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

c.She gave him a book for his birthday.

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

90. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to eschew

b.to scorn

c.to repudiate

d.to anticipate

91. Select the synonym of bounder

a.decorous

b.lout

c.medicore

d.done

92. 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.b

b.a

c.c

d.d

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

a.suspended

b.neglected

c.discarded

d.declined

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

a.feel shy

b.All of the above

c.timid

d.not talkative

95. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.acquired

b.innate

c.connate

d.elemental

96. A person who loves everybody

a.Humanist

b.cosmopolitan

c.Fatalist

d.Altruist

97. Select the antonym of ogle

a.leer

b.gaze

c.gawk

d.ignore

98.

a.C

b.BADC

c.CBDA

d.ADBC

99. 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 was arresting the thief.

c.The police arrested the thief.

d.The police had arrested the thief.

100. 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.b

d.d

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

a.inflatable

b.indelible

c. indestructible

d. indefatigable

102. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to lop

b.to fasten

c.to truncate

d.to sever

103.

a.CABD

b.CBDA

c.ACDB

d.DBAC

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

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

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

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

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

105. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.restive

c.antsy

d.twitchy

106. 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.a female swallow

d.his attractiveness for

107. Select the synonym of spine

a.vertebrate

b.supple

c.rotund

d.grime

108. 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.Both modern and traditional

c.Raja Ravi Varma was

d.to create a style that was

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

a.Subordinating

b.Coordinating

c.Correlative

d.Phrasal

110. 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

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