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1. 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

2. 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.I couldn't find

c.Cupboard

d.Yesterday I search

3. 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.d

c.c

d.a

4. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to repudiate

b.to eschew

c.to scorn

d.to anticipate

5. 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.acquiring more and more wealth

d.in more sense pleasures

6. Select the antonym of avid

a.fanatical

b.apathetic

c.desirous

d.devoted

7. 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.till he was completely sick

b.as much as he wanted to

c.avoiding getting too wet

d.only upto his legs

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

a.All of the above

b.timid

c.feel shy

d.not talkative

9. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.hallowed

c.profane

d.divine

10. 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

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

a.abnormally

b.have risen

c.The cost of

d.this month.

12. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Red print

b.Transparency

c.Blue print

d.Negative

13. Select the synonym of astonish

a.overhelm

b.calm

c.empress

d.Mundane

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

a.know how

b.no improvement

c.knowing

d.familiarity

15. The wind is variable today.

a.steady

b.mild

c.shifting

d.chilling

16. A person who loves everybody

a.Fatalist

b.Humanist

c.cosmopolitan

d.Altruist

17.

a.interest

b.envigorate

c.involve

d.enrage

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

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

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

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

a.don't

b.of

c.or

d.speak

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

a.indelible

b. indefatigable

c.inflatable

d. indestructible

21.

a.rarefied

b.exalted

c.intensified

d.elevated

22. Select the antonym of ogle

a.leer

b.ignore

c.gaze

d.gawk

23. Select the antonym of amenable

a.unsusceptible

b.pliable

c.docile

d.responsive

24. Select the synonym of carnal

a.decent

b.spiritual

c.chaste

d.sensual

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

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

26. 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 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 to me that I have not submitted the assignment.

27. 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.c

b.a

c.b

d.d

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

a.Tentative

b.Medieval

c.Permanent

d.Interval

29. Lover of nature is called

a.Petrichor

b.Green Panther

c.Dendrophile

d.Autophile

30. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Never

b.Despite

c.Before

d.Though

31. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Judge

b.argue

c.Cogitate

d.Imprudent

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

a.Moves

b.Move

c.None of the above

d.Moved

33. 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.b

c.a

d.c

34. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.catastrophe

b.miracle

c.holocaust

d.decimation

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

a.The police arrested the thief.

b.The police was arresting the thief.

c.The police had arrested the thief.

d.The police has arrested the thief

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

a.Harmonious

b.Severe

c.Legal

d.Cursive

37. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.innate

b.acquired

c.connate

d.elemental

38. 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.last year

c.no error

d.with a rich heiress

39. 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 was 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

40. 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.Both modern and traditional

c.one of the first artist

d.Raja Ravi Varma was

41. 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?

42. 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

43. 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 that what was I doing

c.He said that what I was doing

d.He asked me what I was doing

44. 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

45. 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.c

d.b

46.

a.CDAB

b.BDCA

c.ABCD

d.DBAC

47. Select the synonym of spine

a.rotund

b.supple

c.vertebrate

d.grime

48. 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 could be performed perfectly well by this android

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

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

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

a.nothing

b.diminutive

c.noticeable

d.Trivial

50.

a.CBAD

b.ADBC

c.CADB

d.BCDA

51. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to sever

b.to lop

c.to fasten

d.to truncate

52. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Dining Table

b.Door Step

c.Television

d.Telephone

53. 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.did we receive

d.a sign of relief

54. 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.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

b.is that his discoveries and inventions

c.development of the nation

d.are utilized to the overall

55. A place where government records are kept

a.Scullery

b.Coffer

c.Pantry

d.Archives

56. Select the antonym of castigated

a.rate

b.approve

c.drub

d.flay

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

a.All of the above

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

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

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

58.

a.ACDB

b.BDAC

c.BCDA

d.DCAB

59. Select the antonym of diligence

a.exertion

b.vigour

c.lethargy

d.assiduity

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.to cover on foot

c.a long distance

d.for a child

61. Select the synonym of nifty

a.dandy

b.obnoxious

c.gross

d.grody

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

a.Correlative

b.Coordinating

c.Phrasal

d.Subordinating

63. 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

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

a.Decade

b.Fortnight

c.Millennium

d.Century

65. 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 have been put away after the festival of Holi.

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

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

66.

a.DBAC

b.CDBA

c.ACBD

d.BADC

67. 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 stars and the moon

d.The beginning and the end

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

a.Rich

b.Sullen

c.Affable

d.Determined

69. 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.written in small letters

c.right in front of him

d.rolled into small pellets

70. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Nouns

b.Adjectives

c.Verbs

d.other adverbs

71. A person who writes books is called

a.Archeologist

b.Author

c.Dendrologist

d.Anthropologist

72. 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.now and was satisfied

d.no improvement

73.

a.whereabouts

b.location

c.space

d.Meeting

74. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Branded

b.Trademarked

c.Specific

d.Basic

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

a.Graphite

b.Diamond

c.C-60

d.Methane

76. 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

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

a.Stickler

b. Disciplinarian

c.Boaster

d.Instantaneous

78. 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 act in a foolish way

c.To waste one’s efforts

d.To revive old memories

79. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Garish

b.Brave

c.Forgiven

d.Civilized

80. Select the synonym of digression

a.meandering

b.candid

c.categorical

d.unequivocal

81. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.showy

b.sophisticated

c.modest

d.refined

82. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.antsy

b.restive

c.twitchy

d.composed

83. Select the antonym of genteel

a.urbane

b.stuffy

c.prim

d.uncivilized

84.

a.CBDA

b.ACDB

c.DBAC

d.CABD

85. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

a.taking care of one’s children.

b.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

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

86. 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

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

a.Committed

b.Happened

c.Made

d.Occurred

88. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

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

b.Everyone has special skills; and, 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

89.

a.ACDB

b.DCBA

c.BADC

d.DACB

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

a.discarded

b.neglected

c.suspended

d.declined

91. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.sheer

c.unadorned

d.blunt

92.

a.Four

b.Five

c.Two

d.Three

93. Select the antonym of demure

a.coy

b.humble

c.bold

d.sober

94.

a.RPQ

b.PRQ

c.QPR

d.QRP

95. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.adhere

b.amalgamate

c.cleave

d.separate

96. Select the synonym of bounder

a.done

b.decorous

c.medicore

d.lout

97.

a.for cashing off on

b.to cash in on

c.to cash up on

d.for cash through in

98. 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.if you like it

d.although you are liking it

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

a.despite

b.None of the above

c.to

d.of

100.

a.C

b.ADBC

c.CBDA

d.BADC

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

a.Exceptional

b.Nubile

c.Versatile

d.Wisdom

102. 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

103. 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.But you will get wet

c.So you

d.It’s raining heavily

104. Select the synonym of deprive

a.endow

b.bestow

c.dispossess

d.confer

105. 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 give a book to him for his birthday.

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

d.She gave him a book for his birthday.

106. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.nervous

c.aghast

d.startled

107. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.ignite

b.parch

c.quench

d.moderate

108. 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.the class

c.you may left

d.completed the test

109. 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.c

c.b

d.a

110. 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.d

c.b

d.c

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