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

a.Made

b.Happened

c.Committed

d.Occurred

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

a.discarded

b.suspended

c.neglected

d.declined

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

a.Legal

b.Cursive

c.Harmonious

d.Severe

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

a.Determined

b.Rich

c.Affable

d.Sullen

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

a.Made to pay for one's actions

b.Allowed to escape from blm

c.Not allowed to take part in an activity

d.No made to wait for a long time

6. 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.although you are liking it

b.if you like it

c.whether you have liked

d.whether you like it

7. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

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

b.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

d.taking care of one’s children.

a.intensified

b.rarefied

c.exalted

d.elevated

9. 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.wrapped in handkerchiefs

d.written in small letters

10. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.moderate

b.parch

c.ignite

d.quench

11. 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

12. Select the antonym of avid

a.devoted

b.fanatical

c.apathetic

d.desirous

13. 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.b

b.d

c.c

d.a

14. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Never

b.Though

c.Before

d.Despite

15. 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

16. 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.only upto his legs

d.till he was completely sick

17. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.twitchy

b.restive

c.antsy

d.composed

18. Select the antonym of sacred

a.pious

b.divine

c.profane

d.hallowed

19.

a.to cash in on

b.to cash up on

c.for cash through in

d.for cashing off on

20. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.argue

b.Imprudent

c.Judge

d.Cogitate

21.

a.Five

b.Four

c.Three

d.Two

22. 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.So you

c.But you will get wet

d.Should take an umbrella

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

a.Moved

b.Moves

c.None of the above

d.Move

24. 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

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

a.feel shy

b.not talkative

c.All of the above

d.timid

26. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Basic

b.Specific

c.Branded

d.Trademarked

27. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.holocaust

b.miracle

c.catastrophe

d.decimation

28.

a.DCAB

b.ACDB

c.BDAC

d.BCDA

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

a.familiarity

b.no improvement

c.know how

d.knowing

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

a.Versatile

b.Wisdom

c.Exceptional

d.Nubile

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

a.Interval

b.Permanent

c.Tentative

d.Medieval

32. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Brave

b.Garish

c.Forgiven

d.Civilized

33. Select the antonym of diligence

a.lethargy

b.assiduity

c.vigour

d.exertion

34. 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, is my best friend, who she is a singer

c.All of the above

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

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

a.Methane

b.Graphite

c.Diamond

d.C-60

36.

a.CBDA

b.BADC

c.C

d.ADBC

37. Select the antonym of ogle

a.leer

b.gawk

c.gaze

d.ignore

38. Select the synonym of bounder

a.decorous

b.done

c.medicore

d.lout

39. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.acquired

b.innate

c.elemental

d.connate

40. 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.when you have

c.the class

d.completed the test

41. 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.

42. 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 is drawn by Martin

c.A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by Martin

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

43.

a.whereabouts

b.Meeting

c.space

d.location

44. The wind is variable today.

a.chilling

b.steady

c.shifting

d.mild

45. 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.when we heaved

b.your message

c.a sign of relief

d.did we receive

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

a.To act in a foolish way

b.To waste one’s efforts

c.To revive old memories

d.To revive interest in an old subject

47.

a.DCBA

b.BADC

c.ACDB

d.DACB

48. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.adhere

b.cleave

c.separate

d.amalgamate

49. 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.d

c.c

d.a

50. 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 had arrested the thief.

d.The police arrested the thief.

51. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.other adverbs

b.Nouns

c.Verbs

d.Adjectives

52. Select the antonym of amenable

a.unsusceptible

b.responsive

c.docile

d.pliable

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

a.Instantaneous

b.Stickler

c.Boaster

d. Disciplinarian

54. Lover of nature is called

a.Petrichor

b.Dendrophile

c.Green Panther

d.Autophile

55. A person who writes books is called

a.Anthropologist

b.Archeologist

c.Dendrologist

d.Author

56. Select the synonym of nifty

a.dandy

b.grody

c.obnoxious

d.gross

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

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

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

c.She gave him a book for his birthday.

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

58. Select the synonym of astonish

a.Mundane

b.empress

c.overhelm

d.calm

59. 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.c

c.a

d.b

60. 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.Both modern and traditional

b.Raja Ravi Varma was

c.to create a style that was

d.one of the first artist

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

a.indelible

b.inflatable

c. indestructible

d. indefatigable

62. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.None of the above

b.Your Surname is what?

c.What is your Surname?

d.What your Surname?

63. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.nervous

b.startled

c.brash

d.aghast

64. A place where government records are kept

a.Archives

b.Pantry

c.Scullery

d.Coffer

65. 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

66. 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.c

d.b

67. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to scorn

b.to repudiate

c.to anticipate

d.to eschew

68.

a.DBAC

b.CABD

c.CBDA

d.ACDB

69. 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

70. Select the synonym of deprive

a.bestow

b.endow

c.confer

d.dispossess

71. Select the antonym of demure

a.humble

b.bold

c.sober

d.coy

72.

a.QRP

b.PRQ

c.QPR

d.RPQ

73. 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

74. 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; some people use them very well

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

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

75. 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 can be performed perfectly well by this android.

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

76. 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.development of the nation

b.is that his discoveries and inventions

c.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

d.are utilized to the overall

77. 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. modern man is busy

c.in more sense pleasures

d.designing ways to invest it

78. 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 said what I had been doing.

d.He asked me what I was doing

79. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Negative

b.Red print

c.Blue print

d.Transparency

80. Select the synonym of spine

a.grime

b.vertebrate

c.supple

d.rotund

81. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to sever

b.to fasten

c.to truncate

d.to lop

82. Select the antonym of mere

a.blunt

b.sheer

c.unadorned

d.immense

83. A person who loves everybody

a.Fatalist

b.cosmopolitan

c.Altruist

d.Humanist

84. 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

85.

a.BADC

b.ACBD

c.CDBA

d.DBAC

86. 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

87.

a.DBAC

b.BDCA

c.CDAB

d.ABCD

88. 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.no improvement

d.now and was satisfied

89. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.refined

b.sophisticated

c.showy

d.modest

90. 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 are put away after the festival of Holi.

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

91. 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

92. 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.Subordinating

d.Phrasal

93. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.decent

c.spiritual

d.chaste

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

a.None of the above

b.Both A and B

c.reflexive

d.intensive

95. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Telephone

b.Television

c.Dining Table

d.Door Step

96. 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 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 becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

97. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.rate

c.approve

d.flay

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

a.Decade

b.Millennium

c.Fortnight

d.Century

99. 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 said to me that I have not submitted the assignment.

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

100. 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

101. Select the synonym of digression

a.unequivocal

b.meandering

c.candid

d.categorical

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

a.of

b.despite

c.to

d.None of the above

103. 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.d

c.b

d.a

104. 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

105. Select the antonym of genteel

a.uncivilized

b.prim

c.urbane

d.stuffy

106.

a.enrage

b.involve

c.envigorate

d.interest

107.

a.CBAD

b.ADBC

c.BCDA

d.CADB

108. 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.a long distance

d. ten kilometres are

109. 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.The length of

c.his attractiveness for

d.a male swallow's tail reveal

110. 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.a

b.d

c.b

d.c

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