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1. 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.b

d.c

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

a.Instantaneous

b. Disciplinarian

c.Boaster

d.Stickler

3. 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.Phrasal

d.Correlative

4. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.twitchy

c.antsy

d.restive

5. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.divine

c.profane

d.hallowed

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

c.His soldiers were ordered by the commander 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

7. 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.towards their young

c.cows are amongst

d.the gentlest of animals

8. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.refined

b.sophisticated

c.showy

d.modest

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

a.Legal

b.Cursive

c.Harmonious

d.Severe

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

a.feel shy

b.not talkative

c.All of the above

d.timid

11.

a.DBAC

b.ACDB

c.CABD

d.CBDA

12.

a.BDAC

b.DCAB

c.BCDA

d.ACDB

13. 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

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

a.Moved

b.None of the above

c.Move

d.Moves

15.

a.DACB

b.ACDB

c.BADC

d.DCBA

16. 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.is that his discoveries and inventions

c.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

d.development of the nation

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

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

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

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

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

18. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.cleave

b.amalgamate

c.separate

d.adhere

19. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.aghast

c.nervous

d.startled

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

a.Wisdom

b.Versatile

c.Nubile

d.Exceptional

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

a.Affable

b.Sullen

c.Determined

d.Rich

22.

a.RPQ

b.QRP

c.PRQ

d.QPR

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

a.To revive interest in an old subject

b.To revive old memories

c.To act in a foolish way

d.To waste one’s efforts

24. Select the synonym of digression

a.categorical

b.meandering

c.candid

d.unequivocal

25. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to lop

b.to truncate

c.to fasten

d.to sever

26. 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.a

c.b

d.c

27.

a.whereabouts

b.location

c.space

d.Meeting

28. 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.

29. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to eschew

b.to scorn

c.to anticipate

d.to repudiate

30. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.other adverbs

b.Nouns

c.Verbs

d.Adjectives

31. 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

32. 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.suspended

d.discarded

33. 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.a

c.c

d.d

34. Select the antonym of amenable

a.unsusceptible

b.pliable

c.docile

d.responsive

35. 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

36.

a.CDBA

b.ACBD

c.BADC

d.DBAC

37.

a.for cashing off on

b.to cash up on

c.to cash in on

d.for cash through in

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

a.Very costly

b.The beginning and the end

c.A nice act

d.The stars and the moon

39. 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

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

a.the class

b.completed the test

c.you may left

d.when you have

41. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.What is your Surname?

b.Your Surname is what?

c.What your Surname?

d.None of the above

42. 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 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 me that I had not submitted the assignment

43. 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.d

b.a

c.c

d.b

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

a.intensive

b.None of the above

c.Both A and B

d.reflexive

45.

a.Three

b.Four

c.Five

d.Two

46. 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

47. 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 drawn by Martin

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

48. 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.It’s raining heavily

c.But you will get wet

d.Should take an umbrella

49. 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.Made to pay for one's actions

d.No made to wait for a long time

50. Select the synonym of carnal

a.decent

b.sensual

c.chaste

d.spiritual

51. 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.The length of

c.a male swallow's tail reveal

d.a female swallow

52. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Red print

b.Negative

c.Transparency

d.Blue print

53. A person who writes books is called

a.Author

b.Anthropologist

c.Archeologist

d.Dendrologist

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

a.no improvement

b.familiarity

c.knowing

d.know how

55. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Forgiven

b.Civilized

c.Brave

d.Garish

56. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Imprudent

b.argue

c.Judge

d.Cogitate

57. Select the antonym of castigated

a.rate

b.drub

c.approve

d.flay

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

a.Medieval

b.Permanent

c.Interval

d.Tentative

59.

a.CBDA

b.ADBC

c.C

d.BADC

60. 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.a long distance

d.to cover on foot

61. Select the synonym of spine

a.rotund

b.grime

c.supple

d.vertebrate

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

a.noticeable

b.diminutive

c.Trivial

d.nothing

63. 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.your message

c.when we heaved

d.did we receive

64. 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.d

c.b

d.c

65. Lover of nature is called

a.Green Panther

b.Petrichor

c.Dendrophile

d.Autophile

66. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.parch

b.quench

c.ignite

d.moderate

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

a.the show

b.Entering

c.the hall

d.had started

68. 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.no error

c.he married

d.last year

69. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.holocaust

b.catastrophe

c.decimation

d.miracle

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

a.now and was satisfied

b.then and is satisfied

c.no improvement

d.now and is satisfied

71. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

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

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

c.taking care of one’s children.

d.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

a.Graphite

b.Diamond

c.C-60

d.Methane

73. Select the antonym of genteel

a.stuffy

b.uncivilized

c.prim

d.urbane

74.

a.involve

b.envigorate

c.enrage

d.interest

75. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Basic

b.Trademarked

c.Branded

d.Specific

76. 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.designing ways to invest it

b. modern man is busy

c.in more sense pleasures

d.acquiring more and more wealth

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

a.Committed

b.Occurred

c.Happened

d.Made

78. 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

79. Select the antonym of demure

a.sober

b.humble

c.coy

d.bold

80. Select the antonym of avid

a.devoted

b.apathetic

c.fanatical

d.desirous

81. Select the synonym of astonish

a.empress

b.Mundane

c.calm

d.overhelm

82. 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.b

c.c

d.d

83. 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 asked me that what was I doing

c.He asked me what I was doing

d.He said what I had been doing.

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

a.Decade

b.Millennium

c.Fortnight

d.Century

85.

a.rarefied

b.intensified

c.elevated

d.exalted

86. Select the synonym of bounder

a.lout

b.decorous

c.medicore

d.done

87. 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

88. The wind is variable today.

a.mild

b.chilling

c.shifting

d.steady

89. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.connate

b.acquired

c.innate

d.elemental

90. 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 are replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

91. Select the synonym of nifty

a.grody

b.obnoxious

c.dandy

d.gross

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.I couldn't find

b.in every my cupboard

c.Yesterday I search

d.Cupboard

93. 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

94. A place where government records are kept

a.Coffer

b.Scullery

c.Archives

d.Pantry

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

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

b.Their woollens are being 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.

96.

a.CADB

b.ADBC

c.CBAD

d.BCDA

97. 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.All of the above

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

98. 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 has arrested the thief

c.The police had arrested the thief.

d.The police arrested the thief.

99. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Door Step

b.Dining Table

c.Television

d.Telephone

100. 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.although you are liking it

c.whether you like it

d.whether you have liked

101. Select the antonym of diligence

a.vigour

b.assiduity

c.exertion

d.lethargy

102. Select the synonym of deprive

a.bestow

b.endow

c.confer

d.dispossess

103. Select the antonym of mere

a.sheer

b.blunt

c.unadorned

d.immense

104. 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 can be 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 are being shared with her colleagues by Sujata

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

105.

a.ABCD

b.BDCA

c.DBAC

d.CDAB

106. Select the antonym of ogle

a.gawk

b.leer

c.ignore

d.gaze

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

a.to

b.None of the above

c.despite

d.of

108. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Despite

b.Though

c.Before

d.Never

109. 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.rolled into small pellets

c.right in front of him

d.written in small letters

110. A person who loves everybody

a.Altruist

b.Humanist

c.cosmopolitan

d.Fatalist

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