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Q1. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: ELUSIVE
Q2. Pick the word in similarity of AFFINITY
Q3. Give the opposite for MEAGRE
Q4. "e;Second Childhood"e; this phrase refers to ......
Q5. Identify the sentence type: "e;Would you mind waiting a few minutes"e;
Q6. Find the antonym for COURAGE
Q7. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5.......The poles to (1) / support your tent (2) / needs not be heavy (3) / but must be right. (4) / No error. (5)
Q8. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the options suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice: "e; I did not trust anybody "e;
Q9. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence with appropriate phrase given below: In order to earning decent living we need to have a good job which pays a substantial amount of money.
Q10. Read the following sentence carefully and find out whether there is/are any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No Error' the answer is (5) (ignore errors of punctuation, if any) .......They were hoping (1) / to reach of time (2) / for the lecture (3) / but they were late. (4) / No error (5).
Q11. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) A man who climbs a mountain faces several dangers. (P) A cylinder of oxygen can be very expensive (Q) The atmosphere at such a great height contains less oxygen than in the plains and therefore he may find it difficult to breathe (R) Yet another danger is the avalanches-huge mass of snow sliding down the mountain and the mountaineer may get swept off (S) This means that the mountaineer has to carry his own supply of oxygen in a cylinder (6) It is a proof of man's indomitable courage that in spite of all these dangers, he continues to climb the highest mountains in the world.
Q12. Rearrange the following six sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question that follows: (A) This shows how politicians value little a common man's life. (B) However, the rash of tragedies has not apparently perturbed the Minister of Railways. (C) Despite opposition parties coming down heavily on her, the Minister of Railways remains undisturbed. (D) The Minister of Railways in question, already has fourteen train mishaps in his kitty in a year. (E) He should take a lession from the late Lal Bahadur Shastri who quit after a single accident. (F) Floating conspiracy theory is not going to improve the railways report card. Which of the sentences will be the FOURTH one after rearrangement?
Q13. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5. ....... Whenever clouds (1) / envelope those (2) / mountain peaks we expect rain (3) / within twentyfour hours. (4) / No error.
Q14. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: BRIGHT
Q15. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence with appropriate phrase given below: We went to the famous restaurant to eat and were served piped hot food.
Q16. Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), {C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the question that follows: (A) It is therefore a contributing factor to the growth of landfills and waterway pollution, both of which are costly and energy-intensive to solve. (B) Making an effort to use those resources and avoid polystyrene ones can help to decrease your environmental impact. (C) Non-biodegradable essentially means that any polystyrene that makes its way into a landfill will stay there indefinitely, never breaking down and returning to earth. (D) Polystyrene, as a product, is very convenient to use, but it has some important effects we should consider when making choices as consumers. (E) While recycling polystyrene material can cushion the environmental blow of its use, alternatives are available that are created from renewable resources and biodegrade more readily. (F) For example, while polystyrene has some excellent uses and is technically recyclable, it is not a substance that biodegrades. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement?
Q17. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5........The lawyer read (1) / part of an (2) / ancient statue to the (3) / members of the jury. (4) / No error. (5).
Q18. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: QUINTESSENTIAL
Q19. Rearrange the following six sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question that follows: (A) This shows how politicians value little a common man's life. (B) However, the rash of tragedies has not apparently perturbed the Minister of Railways. (C) Despite opposition parties coming down heavily on her, the Minister of Railways remains undisturbed. (D) The Minister of Railways in question, already has fourteen train mishaps in his kitty in a year. (E) He should take a lession from the late Lal Bahadur Shastri who quit after a single accident. (F) Floating conspiracy theory is not going to improve the railways report card.Which of the sentences will be the FIFTH one after rearrangement?
Q20. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence with appropriate phrase given below: Akshay considered Suresh a complete pain in the neck as he kept asking baseless questions.
Q21. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ............with the authorities involved making attempts to ..........for themselves.
Q22. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;Rahul said, "e;I will do it now or never."e;
Q23. It is .......to blame for the mess
Q24. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; Her love for animals grow each day as she watched her pet dog, Bruno, grow up.
Q25. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: SPECULATE
Q26. They quake victims didn't have time to pick up ........belongings.
Q27. .............their clothes were dirty and poor, they had bright eyes
Q28. Children love .................football
Q29. Give the meaning for DEFY
Q30. We took shelter .......tree
Q31. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5......Instead of (1) / all his troubles (2) / Mr Raj is not (3) / a bleak man. (4) / No error. (5)
Q32. Arrange the following six sentences A, B, C, D, E and F to make it a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question: (A) The dwindling down was because the boy had discovered that it was easier to hold his temper than to drive nails into the fence. (B) Once there was a little boy who had a very bad temper. (C) Finally, the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. (D) The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. (E) Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. (F) His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence. Which of the above six sentences should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
Q33. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: "e;Adding to a growing body of research ............ cutting back on sweetened beverages it is now found that drinking ...........sugary drinks may help lower blood pressure."e;
Q34. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the options suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice: "e; You will be well looked after "e;
Q35. Read the sentence carefully and find out whether there is any grammatical/idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one numbered part of the sentence. The numbered part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) .. "e; What you (1) / said is (2) / impertinenting to (3) / the occasion. (4) / No error. (5).
Q36. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence with appropriate phrase given below: I jump through hoop to finish this project in time but was not rewarded adequately.
Q37. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; Do you know to prepare the Balance Sheet?"e;
Q38. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (4) You'd better (1) / gone now (2) / or you'll be late. (3) / No error.(4).
Q39. Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), {C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the question that follows: (A) It is therefore a contributing factor to the growth of landfills and waterway pollution, both of which are costly and energy-intensive to solve. (B) Making an effort to use those resources and avoid polystyrene ones can help to decrease your environmental impact. (C) Non-biodegradable essentially means that any polystyrene that makes its way into a landfill will stay there indefinitely, never breaking down and returning to earth. (D) Polystyrene, as a product, is very convenient to use, but it has some important effects we should consider when making choices as consumers. (E) While recycling polystyrene material can cushion the environmental blow of its use, alternatives are available that are created from renewable resources and biodegrade more readily. (F) For example, while polystyrene has some excellent uses and is technically recyclable, it is not a substance that biodegrades. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
Q40. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: ALLUDING
Q41. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5....... He refused (1) / to give up (2) / his claim of (3) / the property. (4). / No error. (5).
Q42. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): He always boasted (1) / of his learning (2) / but has to (3) / eat a humble pie in the debate. (4) / No error (5). .
Q43. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): Sugar sweetened drinks does not (1) / pose any particular health risk, and (2) / are not a unique risk factor (3) / for obesity or heart disease. (4) / No error (5)
Q44. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: The company goes to great lengths to ensure that employees can be comfortable in their work environment.
Q45. Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), {C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the question that follows: (A) It is therefore a contributing factor to the growth of landfills and waterway pollution, both of which are costly and energy-intensive to solve. (B) Making an effort to use those resources and avoid polystyrene ones can help to decrease your environmental impact. (C) Non-biodegradable essentially means that any polystyrene that makes its way into a landfill will stay there indefinitely, never breaking down and returning to earth. (D) Polystyrene, as a product, is very convenient to use, but it has some important effects we should consider when making choices as consumers. (E) While recycling polystyrene material can cushion the environmental blow of its use, alternatives are available that are created from renewable resources and biodegrade more readily. (F) For example, while polystyrene has some excellent uses and is technically recyclable, it is not a substance that biodegrades. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
Q46. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: CAPACITY.
Q47. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5......The old sail (1) / was torn into (2) / piece by a (3) / sudden gust of wind. (4) / No error. (5).
Q48. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: The actress, wearing a dark grey suit and open necked shirt, sat ........the proceedings looking nervous throughout, occasionally frowning as her lawyer ...........with the judge.
Q49. Give synonym for MIRACLES
Q50. Given below are six statements of which the first and the last .. (1) and (6) remains constant. The remaining four are given as (P), (Q),{R} and (S), which are not in the proper order. Arrange them in proper order and find out which order of sentences is correct: (1) After the Chipko Movement, (P) that peasants and tribals (Q) in the responsible management (R) It was demonstrated (S) had a greater stake (6) of Nature than did supposedly sophisticated city dwellers.