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

a.The police was arresting the thief.

b.The police arrested the thief.

c.The police has arrested the thief

d.The police had arrested the thief.

2. 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.cows are amongst

c.none shows more

d.the gentlest of animals

3. 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.b

c.c

d.a

4. Select the antonym of demure

a.coy

b.humble

c.sober

d.bold

a.envigorate

b.interest

c.enrage

d.involve

6. 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.rolled into small pellets

c.written in small letters

d.wrapped in handkerchiefs

7. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Transparency

b.Red print

c.Blue print

d.Negative

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

a.Entering

b.the hall

c.had started

d.the show

9. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.refined

b.sophisticated

c.showy

d.modest

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

a.Permanent

b.Medieval

c.Tentative

d.Interval

11. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.twitchy

b.antsy

c.restive

d.composed

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 are being put away after the festival of Holi.

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

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

a.The beginning and the end

b.Very costly

c.The stars and the moon

d.A nice act

14. 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 said me that I had not submitted the assignment

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

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

15. 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

16.

a.to cash up on

b.for cashing off on

c.to cash in on

d.for cash through in

17. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.decent

c.spiritual

d.chaste

18. Select the synonym of digression

a.meandering

b.unequivocal

c.categorical

d.candid

19. 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?

20. 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.b

c.d

d.c

21. 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; and, some people use them very well

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

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

22. 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. modern man is busy

b.designing ways to invest it

c.in more sense pleasures

d.acquiring more and more wealth

23. 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

24.

a.exalted

b.elevated

c.intensified

d.rarefied

25. A place where government records are kept

a.Pantry

b.Archives

c.Coffer

d.Scullery

26. 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.as much as he wanted to

c.till he was completely sick

d.only upto his legs

27.

a.ACBD

b.BADC

c.DBAC

d.CDBA

28. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Dining Table

b.Door Step

c.Television

d.Telephone

29. Select the synonym of astonish

a.empress

b.overhelm

c.Mundane

d.calm

30.

a.Three

b.Two

c.Four

d.Five

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

a.Both A and B

b.intensive

c.None of the above

d.reflexive

32. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.holocaust

b.catastrophe

c.miracle

d.decimation

33. Select the synonym of nifty

a.grody

b.obnoxious

c.gross

d.dandy

34.

a.BCDA

b.CADB

c.CBAD

d.ADBC

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

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

36. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

a.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

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

d.taking care of one’s children.

37. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Civilized

b.Garish

c.Forgiven

d.Brave

38. Select the synonym of bounder

a.decorous

b.lout

c.medicore

d.done

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

a.None of the above

b.to

c.of

d.despite

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

a.Made

b.Committed

c.Occurred

d.Happened

41.

a.BDAC

b.ACDB

c.DCAB

d.BCDA

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

a.neglected

b.discarded

c.declined

d.suspended

43.

a.CDAB

b.BDCA

c.ABCD

d.DBAC

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

a.All of the above

b.timid

c.feel shy

d.not talkative

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

a.completed the test

b.you may left

c.when you have

d.the class

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.b

b.d

c.a

d.c

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

a.don't

b.speak

c.or

d.of

48. The wind is variable today.

a.mild

b.shifting

c.steady

d.chilling

49. Select the antonym of diligence

a.lethargy

b.assiduity

c.exertion

d.vigour

50. 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 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 becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

51. 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.c

c.d

d.b

52. 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.although you are liking it

c.whether you like it

d.if you like it

53. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Branded

b.Trademarked

c.Basic

d.Specific

54. 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.The results of her experiment were 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

55. 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

56. Select the antonym of sacred

a.profane

b.hallowed

c.pious

d.divine

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

a.Wisdom

b.Exceptional

c.Nubile

d.Versatile

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

a. indefatigable

b. indestructible

c.indelible

d.inflatable

59. 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. ten kilometres are

c.a long distance

d.to cover on foot

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

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

61.

a.C

b.CBDA

c.ADBC

d.BADC

62. Select the antonym of ogle

a.leer

b.gawk

c.gaze

d.ignore

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

a.Move

b.Moved

c.None of the above

d.Moves

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 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

65. A person who loves everybody

a.Fatalist

b.Humanist

c.cosmopolitan

d.Altruist

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

a.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

b.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions had been replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

67. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.elemental

b.connate

c.innate

d.acquired

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

a.Made to pay for one's actions

b.No made to wait for a long time

c.Not allowed to take part in an activity

d.Allowed to escape from blm

69. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to anticipate

b.to eschew

c.to repudiate

d.to scorn

70. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.aghast

b.nervous

c.brash

d.startled

71. 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.to create a style that was

b.Raja Ravi Varma was

c.Both modern and traditional

d.one of the first artist

72. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.quench

b.parch

c.moderate

d.ignite

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

a.Instantaneous

b.Boaster

c.Stickler

d. Disciplinarian

74. Lover of nature is called

a.Autophile

b.Petrichor

c.Dendrophile

d.Green Panther

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

a.Affable

b.Rich

c.Sullen

d.Determined

76. Select the antonym of avid

a.apathetic

b.fanatical

c.desirous

d.devoted

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

a.Correlative

b.Subordinating

c.Coordinating

d.Phrasal

78.

a.location

b.whereabouts

c.space

d.Meeting

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

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

d.All of the above

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

a.now and is satisfied

b.then and is satisfied

c.no improvement

d.now and was satisfied

81. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Never

b.Despite

c.Though

d.Before

82. Select the synonym of spine

a.grime

b.rotund

c.supple

d.vertebrate

83. 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.a

c.b

d.c

84. A person who writes books is called

a.Dendrologist

b.Author

c.Archeologist

d.Anthropologist

85. 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.c

c.b

d.a

86. 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.The cost of

d.this month.

87. 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

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

a.Decade

b.Millennium

c.Fortnight

d.Century

89. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.separate

b.adhere

c.amalgamate

d.cleave

90. 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 have been performed perfectly well by this android

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

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

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

a.To revive old memories

b.To waste one’s efforts

c.To act in a foolish way

d.To revive interest in an old subject

92. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Cogitate

b.Imprudent

c.argue

d.Judge

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

a.Severe

b.Harmonious

c.Cursive

d.Legal

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.last year

b.with a rich heiress

c.he married

d.no error

95. Select the antonym of mere

a.unadorned

b.immense

c.blunt

d.sheer

96.

a.RPQ

b.QPR

c.PRQ

d.QRP

97. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.rate

c.approve

d.flay

98. 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.d

d.b

99. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Verbs

b.Adjectives

c.other adverbs

d.Nouns

100. Select the antonym of genteel

a.uncivilized

b.urbane

c.prim

d.stuffy

101. 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.his attractiveness for

b.a female swallow

c.a male swallow's tail reveal

d.The length of

102. 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.did we receive

c.when we heaved

d.your message

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

a.C-60

b.Graphite

c.Diamond

d.Methane

104. Select the synonym of deprive

a.dispossess

b.confer

c.endow

d.bestow

105.

a.ACDB

b.DACB

c.DCBA

d.BADC

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

a.Trivial

b.diminutive

c.nothing

d.noticeable

107. Select the antonym of amenable

a.responsive

b.docile

c.unsusceptible

d.pliable

108.

a.ACDB

b.DBAC

c.CABD

d.CBDA

109. 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.Yesterday I search

b.Cupboard

c.I couldn't find

d.in every my cupboard

110. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to sever

b.to fasten

c.to lop

d.to truncate

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