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1. 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 is very ugly but loves the beautiful things of life

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

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

a.BADC

b.CBDA

c.C

d.ADBC

3. Select the antonym of to amputate

a.to truncate

b.to sever

c.to fasten

d.to lop

4. 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

5. Which value is reflected in Heracles?

a.taking care of one’s children.

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

c.taking responsibility for one’s actions

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

a.ACDB

b.DCBA

c.DACB

d.BADC

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

a. indefatigable

b. indestructible

c.inflatable

d.indelible

8. Select the antonym of sacred

a.profane

b.divine

c.pious

d.hallowed

a.ACBD

b.BADC

c.CDBA

d.DBAC

10. 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.c

b.b

c.a

d.d

11. Select the synonym of incinerate

a.quench

b.ignite

c.moderate

d.parch

12. 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.d

c.a

d.c

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

a.Move

b.None of the above

c.Moved

d.Moves

14. Select the synonym of deprive

a.confer

b.endow

c.bestow

d.dispossess

15. 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 are being shared with her colleagues by Sujata

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

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

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

a.Trivial

b.nothing

c.diminutive

d.noticeable

17. 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 asked me what I was doing

c.He said what I had been doing.

d.He said that what I was doing

18. Select the antonym of amenable

a.responsive

b.pliable

c.unsusceptible

d.docile

19. 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.the gentlest of animals

b.none shows more

c.cows are amongst

d.towards their young

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

a.suspended

b.declined

c.discarded

d.neglected

21. Select the antonym of mere

a.immense

b.sheer

c.blunt

d.unadorned

22. 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 is drawn by Martin

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

d.A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by Martin

23. 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.right in front of him

c.rolled into small pellets

d.written in small letters

24. A person who loves everybody

a.Humanist

b.Altruist

c.cosmopolitan

d.Fatalist

25. Select the synonym of bounder

a.decorous

b.done

c.medicore

d.lout

26.

a.Five

b.Three

c.Four

d.Two

27. Select the antonym of castigated

a.flay

b.drub

c.approve

d.rate

28. A place where government records are kept

a.Scullery

b.Pantry

c.Archives

d.Coffer

29.

a.PRQ

b.QPR

c.QRP

d.RPQ

30. 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.The length of

b.a male swallow's tail reveal

c.a female swallow

d.his attractiveness for

31. Lover of nature is called

a.Dendrophile

b.Green Panther

c.Petrichor

d.Autophile

32. 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.one of the first artist

c.Raja Ravi Varma was

d.Both modern and traditional

33. 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 and, some people use them very well

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

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

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

a.All of the above

b.timid

c.feel shy

d.not talkative

35. 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 was ordered by his soldiers to move forward and attack the enemy camps

b.His soldiers were ordered by the commander to be moved forward and attacked the enemy camps

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

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

36. 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.c

c.d

d.a

37. 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 could be performed perfectly well by this android

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

38. A person who writes books is called

a.Dendrologist

b.Anthropologist

c.Archeologist

d.Author

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

a.intensive

b.Both A and B

c.None of the above

d.reflexive

40. Select the antonym of demure

a.humble

b.bold

c.coy

d.sober

41. Correction of sentences: What your Surname is?

a.What is your Surname?

b.None of the above

c.Your Surname is what?

d.What your Surname?

42. 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

43. 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.c

c.b

d.a

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.Made to pay for one's actions

d.No made to wait for a long time

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

a.Cursive

b.Harmonious

c.Severe

d.Legal

46.

a.enrage

b.involve

c.interest

d.envigorate

47. 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

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

a. Disciplinarian

b.Boaster

c.Stickler

d.Instantaneous

49. Select the antonym of genteel

a.prim

b.uncivilized

c.stuffy

d.urbane

50. Select the synonym of astonish

a.Mundane

b.calm

c.overhelm

d.empress

51. Select the synonym of nifty

a.dandy

b.gross

c.grody

d.obnoxious

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

a.despite

b.to

c.of

d.None of the above

53. Select the synonym of carnal

a.decent

b.chaste

c.sensual

d.spiritual

54.

a.CBAD

b.BCDA

c.CADB

d.ADBC

55. Select the antonym of fidgety

a.composed

b.antsy

c.twitchy

d.restive

56.

a.for cash through in

b.for cashing off on

c.to cash in on

d.to cash up on

57. Select the antonym of coalesce

a.separate

b.cleave

c.amalgamate

d.adhere

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

a.Sullen

b.Rich

c.Determined

d.Affable

59. 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.

60. 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.with a rich heiress

d.last year

61. Egbindinatl correct spelling

a.Dining Table

b.Television

c.Telephone

d.Door Step

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. 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.

64. 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

65. 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 has gave him a book for his birthday.

c.She gave him a book for his birthday.

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

66.

a.exalted

b.rarefied

c.intensified

d.elevated

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

a.Occurred

b.Happened

c.Committed

d.Made

68. Select the antonym of deliberate

a.Judge

b.Imprudent

c.Cogitate

d.argue

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

a.the show

b.had started

c.Entering

d.the hall

70. The wind is variable today.

a.steady

b.mild

c.shifting

d.chilling

71. Select the synonym of spartan

a.Civilized

b.Forgiven

c.Garish

d.Brave

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

a.Permanent

b.Interval

c.Tentative

d.Medieval

73. Select the synonym of to visualise

a.to eschew

b.to repudiate

c.to anticipate

d.to scorn

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

a.Millennium

b.Fortnight

c.Century

d.Decade

75. 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 told to me that I have not submitted that assignment.

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

76. Select the synonym of digression

a.meandering

b.unequivocal

c.categorical

d.candid

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

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

b.All of the above

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

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

78. 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.did we receive

c.your message

d.a sign of relief

79. 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.Yesterday I search

c.Cupboard

d.in every my cupboard

80. 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

81. Select the antonym of avid

a.desirous

b.devoted

c.fanatical

d.apathetic

82. Select the antonym of apocalypse

a.decimation

b.holocaust

c.catastrophe

d.miracle

83. Select the antonym of ogle

a.gaze

b.ignore

c.gawk

d.leer

84. Select the antonym of intrinsic

a.connate

b.elemental

c.acquired

d.innate

85. 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

86.

a.whereabouts

b.Meeting

c.location

d.space

87. Select the synonym of gaudy

a.sophisticated

b.refined

c.showy

d.modest

88.

a.ACDB

b.BDAC

c.DCAB

d.BCDA

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

a.now and was satisfied

b.no improvement

c.then and is satisfied

d.now and is satisfied

90. _______ pompous he was an entertaining person.

a.Never

b.Though

c.Despite

d.Before

91. 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.in more sense pleasures

b.designing ways to invest it

c. modern man is busy

d.acquiring more and more wealth

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

a.Wisdom

b.Versatile

c.Exceptional

d.Nubile

93. Generic is most similar in meaning to

a.Basic

b.Branded

c.Trademarked

d.Specific

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

a.Graphite

b.Diamond

c.Methane

d.C-60

95. 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 has arrested the thief

c.The police had arrested the thief.

d.The police was arresting the thief.

96.

a.CBDA

b.DBAC

c.ACDB

d.CABD

97. Select the synonym of spine

a.vertebrate

b.rotund

c.supple

d.grime

98. Select the antonym of diligence

a.lethargy

b.assiduity

c.vigour

d.exertion

99. 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

100. 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.b

b.c

c.d

d.a

101. Adverbs can modify all of the following except

a.Adjectives

b.Verbs

c.other adverbs

d.Nouns

102. 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

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

a.To waste one’s efforts

b.To act in a foolish way

c.To revive old memories

d.To revive interest in an old subject

104. A drawing on transparent paper is

a.Red print

b.Negative

c.Transparency

d.Blue print

105. 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.Should take an umbrella

d.But you will get wet

106. 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

107. Select the synonym of cheeky

a.brash

b.nervous

c.aghast

d.startled

108. 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

109. 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.a long distance

c.to cover on foot

d. ten kilometres are

110.

a.DBAC

b.CDAB

c.BDCA

d.ABCD

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