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1. Select the synonym of spine

a.supple

b.grime

c.rotund

d.vertebrate

a.QRP

b.QPR

c.PRQ

d.RPQ

a.CBDA

b.ACDB

c.DBAC

d.CABD

4. 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 was satisfied

c.no improvement

d.now and is satisfied

5. 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 has arrested the thief

c.The police was arresting the thief.

d.The police arrested the thief.

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.are utilized to the overall

b.is that his discoveries and inventions

c.development of the nation

d.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

7. 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.abnormally

c.have risen

d.this month.

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

a.intensive

b.None of the above

c.reflexive

d.Both A and B

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

a.Trivial

b.noticeable

c.nothing

d.diminutive

10. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Television

b.Door Step

c.Telephone

d.Dining Table

11. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.catastrophe

b.decimation

c.holocaust

d.miracle

12. Select the antonym of diligence

a.assiduity

b.lethargy

c.vigour

d.exertion

13. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.moderate

b.parch

c.quench

d.ignite

14. Select the antonym of amenable

a.responsive

b.docile

c.unsusceptible

d.pliable

15. 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.familiarity

d.no improvement

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

a.the hall

b.had started

c.the show

d.Entering

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

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

d.She gave him a book for his birthday.

18. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Transparency

b.Blue print

c.Negative

d.Red print

19. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Despite

b.Before

c.Never

d.Though

20. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.amalgamate

b.separate

c.adhere

d.cleave

21. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to repudiate

b.to eschew

c.to scorn

d.to anticipate

22. 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

23. 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

24.

a.BDAC

b.ACDB

c.BCDA

d.DCAB

25. 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.

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

a.Tentative

b.Interval

c.Medieval

d.Permanent

27. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.decent

c.chaste

d.spiritual

28.

a.DBAC

b.ABCD

c.CDAB

d.BDCA

29.

a.ADBC

b.BCDA

c.CADB

d.CBAD

30. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.nervous

c.startled

d.aghast

31.

a.envigorate

b.enrage

c.interest

d.involve

32. 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.c

b.b

c.d

d.a

33. 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.the class

c.when you have

d.completed the test

34. 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.d

c.a

d.b

35. The wind is variable today.

a.chilling

b.mild

c.steady

d.shifting

36. 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.b

d.d

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

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

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

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

a.or

b.of

c.don't

d.speak

39. Select the antonym of genteel

a.uncivilized

b.urbane

c.prim

d.stuffy

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.Raja Ravi Varma was

b.to create a style that was

c.Both modern and traditional

d.one of the first artist

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

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

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

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

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

42.

a.C

b.ADBC

c.BADC

d.CBDA

43. A person who loves everybody

a.Humanist

b.Fatalist

c.cosmopolitan

d.Altruist

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

a.Nubile

b.Exceptional

c.Wisdom

d.Versatile

45. Select the antonym of mere

a.unadorned

b.sheer

c.immense

d.blunt

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

a.Affable

b.Determined

c.Sullen

d.Rich

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

a.Allowed to escape from blm

b.No made to wait for a long time

c.Not allowed to take part in an activity

d.Made to pay for one's actions

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

a.None of the above

b.Moved

c.Move

d.Moves

49. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.other adverbs

b.Adjectives

c.Verbs

d.Nouns

50. 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.The length of

d.a male swallow's tail reveal

51. 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

52.

a.CDBA

b.ACBD

c.BADC

d.DBAC

53. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.refined

b.modest

c.showy

d.sophisticated

54. 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.only upto his legs

c.as much as he wanted to

d.avoiding getting too wet

55. 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 being 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 was drawn by Martin

56. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.divine

c.hallowed

d.profane

57. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.argue

b.Judge

c.Cogitate

d.Imprudent

58.

a.space

b.Meeting

c.whereabouts

d.location

59. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to truncate

b.to lop

c.to fasten

d.to sever

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

a.None of the above

b.of

c.despite

d.to

61. 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

62. 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

63. Select the antonym of avid

a.fanatical

b.apathetic

c.desirous

d.devoted

64. 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

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

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

66. 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.The results of her experiment are being 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

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

a.not talkative

b.timid

c.feel shy

d.All of the above

68. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Forgiven

b.Brave

c.Garish

d.Civilized

69. Select the synonym of deprive

a.bestow

b.dispossess

c.confer

d.endow

70.

a.Two

b.Three

c.Five

d.Four

71. 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.to cover on foot

c. ten kilometres are

d.a long distance

72. Select the synonym of astonish

a.empress

b.calm

c.Mundane

d.overhelm

73. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.What your Surname?

b.None of the above

c.Your Surname is what?

d.What is your Surname?

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

a.declined

b.suspended

c.discarded

d.neglected

75. Select the synonym of nifty

a.gross

b.dandy

c.obnoxious

d.grody

76.

a.rarefied

b.elevated

c.intensified

d.exalted

77. 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.when we heaved

c.your message

d.did we receive

78. 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.wrapped in handkerchiefs

d.rolled into small pellets

79. 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.in more sense pleasures

c. modern man is busy

d.designing ways to invest it

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

a.Subordinating

b.Phrasal

c.Correlative

d.Coordinating

81. 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

82.

a.ACDB

b.BADC

c.DCBA

d.DACB

83. Select the antonym of demure

a.bold

b.coy

c.sober

d.humble

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

a.Methane

b.Diamond

c.Graphite

d.C-60

85. Select the antonym of castigated

a.rate

b.approve

c.flay

d.drub

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

a. indestructible

b. indefatigable

c.inflatable

d.indelible

87.

a.for cashing off on

b.to cash up on

c.to cash in on

d.for cash through in

88. 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 becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

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

89. Select the antonym of ogle

a.gawk

b.gaze

c.leer

d.ignore

90. Select the synonym of bounder

a.done

b.lout

c.medicore

d.decorous

91. 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.Very costly

d.A nice act

92. 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.b

c.a

d.d

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

a.Happened

b.Committed

c.Made

d.Occurred

94. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Branded

b.Specific

c.Basic

d.Trademarked

95. A place where government records are kept

a.Pantry

b.Scullery

c.Archives

d.Coffer

96. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.twitchy

b.restive

c.antsy

d.composed

97. A person who writes books is called

a.Archeologist

b.Author

c.Dendrologist

d.Anthropologist

98. 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.none shows more

c.towards their young

d.the gentlest of animals

99. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.innate

b.connate

c.elemental

d.acquired

100. 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.Should take an umbrella

c.But you will get wet

d.So you

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

a.Boaster

b.Instantaneous

c. Disciplinarian

d.Stickler

102. Lover of nature is called

a.Green Panther

b.Autophile

c.Petrichor

d.Dendrophile

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

a.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

b.Cash transactions are replaced by credit cards

c.Cash transactions have been replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions had been replaced by credit cards

104. 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.Yesterday I search

d.Cupboard

105. 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.a

c.d

d.b

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

a.Millennium

b.Century

c.Fortnight

d.Decade

107. 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.b

b.a

c.d

d.c

108. 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 have liked

d.whether you like it

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

a.Severe

b.Cursive

c.Legal

d.Harmonious

110. Select the synonym of digression

a.candid

b.unequivocal

c.categorical

d.meandering

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