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1. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to sever

b.to lop

c.to fasten

d.to truncate

2. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.refined

b.showy

c.modest

d.sophisticated

3. 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.The cost of

c.abnormally

d.this month.

4. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.ignite

b.parch

c.moderate

d.quench

a.involve

b.envigorate

c.enrage

d.interest

6. 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 are being put away after the festival of Holi.

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

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

a.ACDB

b.DCBA

c.BADC

d.DACB

8. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence: He said to me, "What are you doing?"

a.He asked me that what was I doing

b.He said that what I was doing

c.He asked me what I was doing

d.He said what I had been doing.

9. The wind is variable today.

a.chilling

b.shifting

c.mild

d.steady

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

a.of

b.speak

c.don't

d.or

11. Select the antonym of amenable

a.pliable

b.responsive

c.unsusceptible

d.docile

12. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Branded

b.Trademarked

c.Basic

d.Specific

13. Select the antonym of ogle

a.ignore

b.gaze

c.leer

d.gawk

14.

a.BADC

b.DBAC

c.ACBD

d.CDBA

15. 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.b

d.d

16. 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

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

a.Instantaneous

b.Boaster

c. Disciplinarian

d.Stickler

18. Select the antonym of diligence

a.lethargy

b.vigour

c.exertion

d.assiduity

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

a.Graphite

b.Methane

c.Diamond

d.C-60

20. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.restive

c.antsy

d.twitchy

21. 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

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

a.Occurred

b.Made

c.Committed

d.Happened

23. Select the antonym of sacred

a.profane

b.pious

c.hallowed

d.divine

24.

a.DCAB

b.ACDB

c.BDAC

d.BCDA

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

a.Cursive

b.Severe

c.Harmonious

d.Legal

26. 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.one of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

c.is that his discoveries and inventions

d.are utilized to the overall

27. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Verbs

b.Nouns

c.Adjectives

d.other adverbs

28. Select the synonym of nifty

a.dandy

b.gross

c.obnoxious

d.grody

29. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Imprudent

b.Cogitate

c.argue

d.Judge

30. 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

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

a.Move

b.Moved

c.Moves

d.None of the above

32. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Despite

b.Before

c.Though

d.Never

33. 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

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

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

d.The teacher told me that I had not submitted the assignment.

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

a.Century

b.Decade

c.Millennium

d.Fortnight

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

a.feel shy

b.not talkative

c.All of the above

d.timid

37. 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.a

d.d

38.

a.Five

b.Three

c.Four

d.Two

39. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

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

b.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

d.taking care of one’s children.

40. A person who writes books is called

a.Dendrologist

b.Author

c.Anthropologist

d.Archeologist

41. 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 give a book to him for his birthday.

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

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

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

a.Tentative

b.Interval

c.Medieval

d.Permanent

43. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.sheer

c.unadorned

d.blunt

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

a.The beginning and the end

b.A nice act

c.The stars and the moon

d.Very costly

45. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to scorn

b.to repudiate

c.to anticipate

d.to eschew

46. 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.in every my cupboard

c.I couldn't find

d.Cupboard

47.

a.CDAB

b.ABCD

c.BDCA

d.DBAC

48. 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.rolled into small pellets

c.right in front of him

d.wrapped in handkerchiefs

49. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.acquired

b.innate

c.connate

d.elemental

50. 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

51. 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.d

d.a

52. Lover of nature is called

a.Petrichor

b.Dendrophile

c.Green Panther

d.Autophile

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

a.suspended

b.neglected

c.discarded

d.declined

54. 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 have been performed perfectly well by this android

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

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

55. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Negative

b.Blue print

c.Red print

d.Transparency

56. 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

57. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.None of the above

b.What your Surname?

c.What is your Surname?

d.Your Surname is what?

58.

a.ADBC

b.CBDA

c.C

d.BADC

59. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Door Step

b.Television

c.Telephone

d.Dining Table

60.

a.CABD

b.DBAC

c.CBDA

d.ACDB

61. Select the antonym of genteel

a.prim

b.stuffy

c.uncivilized

d.urbane

62. 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.designing ways to invest it

d.in more sense pleasures

63. 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.to cover on foot

b. ten kilometres are

c.for a child

d.a long distance

64. 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 becomes too excited where no excitement is warranted

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

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

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

a.None of the above

b.to

c.of

d.despite

66. 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.a

d.c

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

a.the hall

b.the show

c.had started

d.Entering

68. 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.b

d.a

69. Select the synonym of deprive

a.confer

b.endow

c.bestow

d.dispossess

70. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.aghast

c.startled

d.nervous

71.

a.space

b.whereabouts

c.Meeting

d.location

72. Select the synonym of astonish

a.overhelm

b.calm

c.empress

d.Mundane

73. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Civilized

b.Forgiven

c.Garish

d.Brave

74. Select the antonym of castigated

a.drub

b.rate

c.flay

d.approve

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

a.Nubile

b.Exceptional

c.Wisdom

d.Versatile

76. Select the antonym of demure

a.coy

b.sober

c.humble

d.bold

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

a.then and is satisfied

b.no improvement

c.now and is satisfied

d.now and was satisfied

78. 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

79. 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

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

a.Affable

b.Sullen

c.Rich

d.Determined

81. Select the synonym of bounder

a.lout

b.done

c.decorous

d.medicore

82. 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

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

a.No made to wait for a long time

b.Allowed to escape from blm

c.Not allowed to take part in an activity

d.Made to pay for one's actions

84. 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.one of the first artist

b.Raja Ravi Varma was

c.to create a style that was

d.Both modern and traditional

85.

a.for cashing off on

b.for cash through in

c.to cash up on

d.to cash in on

86. Select the antonym of avid

a.apathetic

b.devoted

c.desirous

d.fanatical

87. 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

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

a.inflatable

b. indestructible

c.indelible

d. indefatigable

89. A place where government records are kept

a.Archives

b.Pantry

c.Scullery

d.Coffer

90. 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

91. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.miracle

b.catastrophe

c.decimation

d.holocaust

92. Select the synonym of carnal

a.sensual

b.chaste

c.spiritual

d.decent

93. 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.c

c.a

d.d

94.

a.exalted

b.intensified

c.elevated

d.rarefied

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

a.None of the above

b.reflexive

c.Both A and B

d.intensive

96. 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.So you

c.Should take an umbrella

d.It’s raining heavily

97. 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 have been replaced by credit cards

d.Cash transactions are being replaced by credit cards

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

c.The commander was ordered by his soldiers 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

99. 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.a sign of relief

c.did we receive

d.when we heaved

100. A person who loves everybody

a.cosmopolitan

b.Altruist

c.Humanist

d.Fatalist

101.

a.RPQ

b.QRP

c.QPR

d.PRQ

102. 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 had arrested the thief.

c.The police was arresting the thief.

d.The police has arrested the thief

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

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

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

104. Select the synonym of digression

a.categorical

b.candid

c.unequivocal

d.meandering

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

a.familiarity

b.know how

c.no improvement

d.knowing

106. 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.till he was completely sick

c.only upto his legs

d.as much as he wanted to

107. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.adhere

b.cleave

c.separate

d.amalgamate

108. Select the synonym of spine

a.rotund

b.grime

c.supple

d.vertebrate

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

a.diminutive

b.noticeable

c.nothing

d.Trivial

110.

a.CADB

b.ADBC

c.BCDA

d.CBAD

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