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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option.
During Drake's life, wars (A)/ about religion was raging in (B)/ almost every European country. (C)/ No error (D)
The sound of wind and waves (A)/ must had been familiar to them (B)/ as they went to sleep at nights. (C)/ No error (D)
Before we left the harbour, we took (A)/ the barrel of wine for the (B)/ greater comfort of our company. (C)/ No error (D)
The country was save the (A)/ expense that private persons were (B)/ willing to pay to furnish the ships. (C)/ No error (D)
Some whom escaped were put to death (A)/ by the Queen's orders, and some lingered (B)/ in the foul prisons of that time. (C)/ No error (D)
Many men were killed in battle or died of there (A)/ wounds, and they were the most fortunate, for (B)/ others perished miserably by the hands of the natives of the coasts. (C)/ No error (D)
The English ships were manned with (A)/ sailors and gunners who could both (B)/ sailed the ships and fight the enemy. (C)/ No error (D)
A ship which was lying in the harbor was seized, (A)/ and then the town and the Spaniards discovered (B)/ that Drake had reach the shores of the Pacific. (C)/ No error (D)
As the new year rolls around, we anticipate (A)/having the drive to behave different (B)/and become regular exercisers.(C)/No error (D).
As industry and technology solved the (A)/physical demands of manual labour, (B)/they create new challenges for the human body. (C)/ No error (D).
The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna is a (A)/European Space Agency mission to detect (B)/and measurement gravitational waves. (C)/No error. (D)
A long time ago, I lived in Paris where my (A)/best friend was the late Anne-Marie Deschodt, (B)/a actress who was also a great cook.(C)/No error. (D)
There was a buzz of anticipation mingled with a (A)/ few confusion at the Kensington (B)/Oval on the eve of the first Test match.(C)/No error. (D)
After three years as director of cricket, (A)/the Englishman returned as a high performance director (B)/last year, before stepping into a nine-month tenure as head coach.(C)/ No error. (D)
Stoppages due to sun has been witnessed (A)/in the past but none of (B)/them were international matches.(C)/ No error. (D)
Policymakers are debating on the form of (A)/income support that will cure India’s (B)/extensive farm distress and increase an income of the farmers.(C)/ No error. (D)
The Chief Justice added two more judges(A) / to the Bench to give (B) / him a more inclusive look. (C) / No error. (D)
Members of the ruling party and some (A)/of its allies want the government to issue (B)/an executive order to implementing the decision(C)/ No error. (D)
Raj, along with his friends and (A) /family, are going to the Museum (B) / of Natural History tomorrow. (C) / No error (D).
The number of annual (A)/ awards are restricted to a (B)/maximum of three in a particular year(C)/ No error. (D)
His mental resources and (A)/ discepline were force (B)/ multipliers of his batting ability (C)/ No error (D).
After retirement, his contribution to Indian cricket, (A)/ in his typical quiet, efficient and (B)/self-effacing fashion, has been enormous (C)/ No error.(D)
She was aware that she could (A) /be the first in the family to (B) /enrol in a undergraduate course(C) /No error. (D)
Better known as ‘Monkey Fever’, Kyasanur (A)/Forest Disease (KFD) is primarily transmitted through (B)/ ticks — in short, a tick-born zoonotic disease(C)/ No error (D).
Increased visibility of issues has shifted (A)/ the balance of power from the hands (B)/ of few to the masses with the help of social media.(C) )/ No error (D).
In the below questions, a part of the sentence is bracketed. Below are given alternatives to the bracketed part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose 'No Improvement' option.
It was plain that no gardener had worked (there from years).
The boy (passed out) due to the heat.
After we had pestered him for an hour, he finally (gave away) and told us what had happened.
I'll ring up father when I get home and see if he knows where we can get (hold from a) mechanic.
Just as they got there the door opened and a bright beam of light (fell above the two) of them.
The torch's beam swung slowly (across the room) and then came to rest on something very strange.
The children found it very difficult to go to sleep after such an excitement, (tired though they were).
The others pressed her to change her mind, but she (shook them away).
At half past twelve (the car drew up) outside an old inn, and they all trooped in.
Susan's got nothing to do with this, you can (be rest assured) of that.
The old man retired from his job and (lived away) the rest of his days in his suburban villa.
The soldier (died of) losing a lot of blood.
I just heard the news that a burglar (broke on) your house last night.
This pond particularly (abounds of) large populations of freshwater fish.
On seeing the fierce tiger advancing towards him, he (backed down) in fright.
His plans to go on a Europe tour (fell off) when he got sick.
She always (looks down at) anyone who does not speak English fluently.
There is no point in waiting any longer, since it is not likely that he will (show down).
I suppose she (takes off) her mother, considering her lack of responsibility.
The light bulb (burnt down) at the last moment, just before we could complete the assignment.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word out of the four alternatives suggested below each question.
The action _______ in the movie was very well picturized and had many cars flying about.
The proper use of the ________for rowing is essential, if the boat needs to move forward.
Pineapples are the most difficult fruits to _______.
Please take a _______ while speaking and take a breath, so that we can all understand what you want to say.
He is very ______ on meeting foreigners and befriending them.
The images in the papers bore no ______ at all to the original.
This is the ______ chosen for the building to be built next year.
The committee’s appeal to the people for money ______ little response.
The soldiers were instructed to ______ restraint and handle the situation peacefully.
Even a ______ glance will reveal the mystery.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made ________ by becoming the first Indian Prime minister to visit Israel.
Over the past two decades India has put in place a range of laws and programmes to ________ the problem of child labour.
It was not as if he did not remember it, it’s just that the memory was too painful and left him in ___ every time he recalled it.
Hong Kong is set to introduce a controversial bill that would make disrespecting the Chinese national anthem a crime ____ by up to three years in prison.
The life-long academic takes a/an ____ bush track to reach the Okeover community gardens, her eyes scanning the sky for native birds.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
The team captain organised a meeting on Saturday.
The papers are corrected by the teachers in the afternoon.
The driver drove the car round the block for an hour.
He emptied the contents of the bag into a box.
The countess's regard for her chaplain had been whispered about for some time by everyone in the house.
The loud clamor that followed this impious proposal, distracted my soul with an excess of anguish.
He expressed an infinite deal of surprise at finding me in so good a condition.
I could not suppress the first violent emotions this action caused in my soul.
My fright at being seized by four gypsy bandits, made me fall into a swoon.
At this point, she was seized with a mixture of exhilaration and breathlessness.
Therefore, the cheque had been given to the foreigner by Sorrell himself.
Nothing could be seen at this hour of the detail of the mass.
Was that how the notes had come into her friend's possession?
The front room had been used as another office by us, not as a living-room.
The event was organised and conducted by our student body president, Sarita.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He said, "I was sleeping earlier".
She said, "Is it sunny out there?"
He said, "Honesty is the best policy".
She said, " I'll go the day after tomorrow".
My mother said to me, "You could have done better".
He said, "I might not come tomorrow".
Joey said, "I am the king here!".
I will tell her, "We are not friends from today".
He said, "I am really tired".
My father said to me, "Work harder".
Chandler said to you, "You are really funny".
He said to his son, “I do not like your idea.”
I said to the gardener, “Why did you not water the plants?”
“I wish I were rich,” said John.
"You will have to solve the question again," Praveen said to me.
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person who enters without any invitation
A written declaration of government or a political party
Study of skin and its diseases
Incapable of being tired
A speech made without preparation
A short story based on personal experience
One who is unaffected or indifferent to joy, pain, pleasure or grief
A drug or other substance that induces sleep
Underground place for storing wine or other provisions
A man who helps a stranger or a person in difficulties
In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.
It always takes two to tango so you can’t blame only one person for the mistake done.
When Roma did not get selected in the inter school basketball finals, she took it on her chin.
My daughter’s scream in the middle of the night scared the daylights out of me, luckily it was just a bad dream.
Never ever give someone the cold shoulder, I warn you.
He has bigger fish to fry, stated the competent.
At times we find peace in ignorance is bliss.
Be patient because every cloud has a silver lining.
You should be prepared for hitting the nail on the head.
I do not want to give this work to a bull in a China shop so, Rita is definitely not the person.
The prediction was off the mark as most of the people were not present that day.
In the below questions, sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R & S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
P). From this modest beginning it soon acquired a life of its own.
Q). There is a theory that Indians are one branch of a common people who lived originally in Central Asia.
R). It began as a theory to explain similarities between Sanskrit and classical European languages like Greek and Latin.
S). This theory arose in the eighteenth century.
P). They came by the millions!
Q). Some arrived on overcrowded trains carrying five times their normal capacity.
R). Some came by bus, by car, some by ox drawn carts, and others rode on horses, camels, and even elephants.
S). The rich and famous chartered private planes and helicopters, while the less affluent came on foot carrying their camping equipment on their heads.
P). Some say he didn't, nor were any other Europeans the first to touch America's shores.
Q). History tells a tale that ultimately may provide the greatest support for life.
R). But history has also been distorted.
S). An example of this is the "common knowledge" that Columbus discovered America.
P). What made all those people follow the orders they were given?
Q). Millions of people were killed in Nazi Germany in concentration camps but Hitler couldn't have killed them all, nor could a handful of people.
R). We hear or come across commands, instructions, directions and orders everyday.
S). What is it that makes us obey (or disobey) them?
P). Researchers have found that stereotypes exist of different races, cultures or ethnic groups.
Q). However, we shall take them to mean roughly the same thing at the moment.
R). This will help us understand the concept easily.
S). The terms 'race', 'culture' and 'ethnic groups' have different meanings.
P). Social psychology is about understanding individual behavior in a social context.
Q). They look at the conditions under which certain behavior/actions and feelings occur.
R). Social psychologists therefore deal with the factors that lead us to behave in a given way in the presence of others.
S). Social psychology is to do with the way these feelings, thoughts, beliefs, intentions and goals are constructed.
P). The only thing it couldn't bear was the hoot of the ship's siren.
Q). Jack took his parrot up to the deck, much to the amusement of all the passengers.
R). The bird had a wonderful time, showing off.
S). It startled the bird so much that it fell off Jack's shoulder every time it heard it.
P). Half-way up Philip looked out of a great stone window.
Q). It had no glass, of course.
R). The wall was so thick that he could sit on the window-sill with his legs stretched right out.
S). He hung on to the side of the window and slid forward to look down.
P). Lucian, with the knowledge he had picked up from his uncle, pointed out a few really old things he liked, but they were far too expensive.
Q). The shop was fascinating to the four children.
R). Lucy-Ann looked at her money, and asked Lucian if there was anything at all she could afford to buy.
S). They had no idea which things in it were genuinely old and which were not.
P). What did these children know about old things?
Q). It was probably a bit of an old letter blown about by the wind, that they had picked up in the street.
R). His wife passed him the piece of parchment.
S). He took it and glanced at it, meaning to pass it back with a scornful remark.
P). He saw the man look back as if to see if Ben was anywhere near.
Q). He came to a stop at last, and into the water went his boat-hook.
R). But there was no boy to be seen, of course.
S). The man went slowly on his way, looking into the water as he went.
P). But he couldn't possibly tell his mother all that!
Q). So he sank into silence once more and began to think hard about all the suspects.
R). The boy didn't answer.
S). He knew a lot about the case, and he meant to meddle in it for all he was worth, and it he could annoy Mr. Goon he was certainly going to.
P). The man was evidently a foreigner of some sort, he wore a peculiar hat on his red hair, which was neatly brushed.
Q). He had a foreign-looking cape round his shoulders, and brightly polished, pointed shoes.
R). For some reason he wore bicycle-clips round the bottoms of his trousers, and this made him even more foreign-looking.
S). He wore dark glasses on his nose and his cheeks were very bulgy.
P). Would they look into this one and find them?
Q). It seemed to Bill as if they were looking in the ruined buildings to find something.
R). They stopped every now and again.
S). Two dark figures came up the street.
P). He went over all the happenings of the last two days.
Q). Mr. Steinbeck put out the lantern.
R). Only the glow of his pipe shone in the courtyard now and again.
S). He was thinking hard.
P). He simply wandered here and there, making towards the sea, but arriving at a rocky beach where no boats could possibly lie.
Q). He was completely hopeless.
R). He didn't know the way, and he couldn't find the boats.
S). His father was perfectly right.
P). That day and the morning of the next the two girls spent in exploring their holiday home.
Q). It was certainly a tiny place, but just big enough for them.
R). There was a large old-fashioned kitchen and a tiny parlour.
S). Above were three small bedrooms.
P). In a trice Susan had jumped up and had hold of her wrists.
Q). She did not hold her roughly, but she held her too firmly for her to get away.
R). A girl with ragged clothes, bare feet and wild, curling hair, jumped violently and turned round.
S). She tried to bite her, and kicked out with her bare feet.
P). Below, far, far below, lay the valley, through which curved the silver river, like a gleaming snake.
Q). Not one of them had ever been so high up before, nor had they seen such a wide and magnificent view.
R). It seemed as if the whole world lay spread out before them, sparkling in the sunshine.
S). They all gasped, and gazed down in silence.
P). The female eagle flew round and round it, yelping, trying to tell it in all the eagle words she knew that it must go with her.
Q). They persuaded it to the edge of the nest, and then, with a push, dislodged it downwards.
R). The boy forgot his fears in his interest at the efforts of the two eagles to make the young one fly.
S). The young one listened, or seemed to listen, then turned its head away, bored.
Find the correctly spelt word from the given options.
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to the word given below?
Bellicose
Extol
Impinge
Largesse
Vagrant
Abettor
Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word given below?
Preponderance
Probity
Vague
Farcical
Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word given below?\
Cynosure
Prescient
Querulous
an intense_______of science and business.
an _______ trained skill set.
woefully ________ number
a ________drop in the flow of
lack of training and _______ by the industry.
medical sales representative should be _______
a significant ________ of non-science graduates
one needs to pass ________ examinations to become
they need to _______ their certification every three years.
India are in _______need of reforming the MR qualification processes.
Is the __________ implication equally clear? Perhaps not.
A checklist is purely objective, no __________ is involved.
is framed as a set ______ questions, the answer
question can only be a binary “Yes” _______ “No” and nothing in between;
way teaching happens and in the _________ of the student.
not clearly ________ objects
the door __________ back
with the _________ stillness of
skeletons, __________ in a little
With __________ hearts, we went
That Israel has ___________ its law
with the __________ of Israeli
states is hard to __________
administration is ___________ to build
inject the ___________ Jerusalem issue
What is the United Nations?
What happened after the ratification of the Charter of the United Nations?
The UN is divided into how many branches?
What are the principles of the UN?
Why did Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt make the Declaration?
As per UN estimates, _____ percent of the total food produced in India is either lost or wasted.
As per the passage, which of the following does NOT represent a stage in food production?
The passage attributes the massive food wastage in India to which of the following factors?
As per the passage, what role has the reefer-container technology played in taking a step to combat food wastage?
As per UN estimates, every ____ malnourished child is Indian.
Why did Egyptians refer to the Pyramids as 'Ikhet'?
In which direction does the 'Great Pyramid' face?
What special feature makes the doors of The Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Huni and Pyramid of Sneferu unique?
Which 3 Pyramids make up the Orion's belt?
According to the passage, what is the reason for the Pyramids to stand strong till date?
Which of the following can be a suitable title for the given passage?
What is the plan of the government with regard to SEBI's surplus funds?
Why does the passage say that there is little rational in the funds transfer from SEBI to the government?
Why the centralisation of powers under Finance Ministry risky?
What will be the effect of lack of financial autonomy of SEBI?
What does the name 'Pandora' mean?
Which spirit/(s) did Pandora manage to keep in the jar?
What was Pandora created for, by the Gods?
What happened in the house of Epimetheus?
What were the gifts given to Pandora?
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