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Q1. They had to drive .......up the hill because the car was very old
Q2. I purposely ...........meet you during my last visit to Kashmir
Q3. 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;Must we cut this tree?"e;
Q4. 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). Ravan asked Sita (1) / for marrying him (2) / but she (3) / turned down the proposal.(4) / No error. (5)
Q5. Give the abstract noun for MAN
Q6. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: He insisted on he was innocent.
Q7. 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): Airline arrangements should note (1) / that the ultimate passenger-unfriendliness (2) / is to have their planes crash (3) / due to the adopted of unsafe procedures. (4) / No error. (5)
Q8. 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;My father once said to me, "e;If I can't trust my people, then I don't want to be doing this."e;
Q9. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: "e; The shortcomings of the writer's analysis are ............ by his clarity in ............. financial complexity."e;
Q10. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: "e;It was an excellent social evening with people from all ........life getting a chance to let .....their hair."e;
Q11. 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 SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
Q12. Fill the blanks with appopriate word/s from the given options: The court has absolved him ............all the charges levelled against him.
Q13. 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). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any) Many a student (1) / have passed (2) / the I I T examination. (3) / No error. (4).
Q14. Pick an alternative for the phrase/idiom: "e; To take with a grain of salt"e;
Q15. 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): Celebrating its ten long years (1) / in the industry, a private entertainment channel (2) / announce a series of (3) / programmes at a press conference. (4) / No error. (5).
Q16. In the following question, out of the four options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: "e;An inscription on a tomb"e;
Q17. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: "e; The icegrians in slush are so loosely bonded as they are ......... and can cause an ............ even in gentle slopes.
Q18. The feminine gender of COLT is
Q19. Find the grammatical/idiomatic error: "e;It comes (1) at a time (2) when fund allocation (3) is been doubled (4)"e;
Q20. Form an appropriate question for the statement: The shop will be closed until next month
Q21. 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 FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
Q22. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: There can be no denying the fact that in sports, star coaches have the ..........to get something extra out of their ......
Q23. 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) : The award ceremony ended (1) / on a note of good cheer (2) / with audiences responding warmly (3) / to its line up of films. (4) / No error. (5).
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; Along with success comes a need for wisdom."e;
Q25. I like ................my parents daily
Q26. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: The child shouted that he might attract attention.
Q27. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e;The Prime Minister had to ......... some awakward questions ......... reporters."e;
Q28. 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). The families of (1) / are living in Gulmohar Park (2) / for the last two decades. (3) / No error. (4).
Q29. Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete: Sadly, tomorrow's cricket match will have to be ......... due to bad weather.
Q30. 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): The actress was ordered for (1) / wear an alcohol-monitoring bracelet and (2) / submit to random weekly drug testing after (3) / she failed to appear for a court date last week. (4) / No error (5)
Q31. What do you call "e;Wordsworth"e; in "e;William Wordsworth"e;?
Q32. 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). On the time (1) / of the opening ceremony (2) / a large crowd had assembled, (3) / No error. (4).
Q33. Fill the blanks with appopriate word/s from the given options: All civilised nations now believe in ......treatment of prisoners.
Q34. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: You must atone about your sins before you expect any pardon.
Q35. 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;Many a person has been saved from the man-eaters by these hunters"e;
Q36. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e;The ........ of ......... was on the side of the plaintiff."e;
Q37. 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) Sometimes you can figure out (P) of the rest of the sentence (Q) or from the meaning (R) its place in the story or in the sentence (S) an unfamiliar word from its context (6) even though you may never have seen the word before.
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 (5): (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any): Coaches have the advantage of (1) / draw on their, personal experiences (2) / and providing their players (3) / with unique inputs. (4) / No error. (5).
Q39. Give the abstract noun for KNOW
Q40. Fill the blanks: The child is ............ . But a man is ................ .
Q41. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word: DILIGENT
Q42. 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;Doshi said to his wife, "e;Please select one of these necklaces."e;
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 (4). Americans are accustomed to (1) / drinking coffee (2) / with their meals.(3) / No error. (4).
Q44. Fill the blanks with appropriate words given: "e; There are .......parked outside the stadium ............. yesterday."e;
Q45. He is so ............that he immediately believed my story of ghosts
Q46. Give the meaning for TO SEE EYE TO EYE
Q47. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence appropriately from the options given: Gangs of miscreants went at the rampage in the city yesterday.
Q48. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word: STEADFAST
Q49. We will be saying down the ages, "e;Man ..............on the Moon"e;
Q50. 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): The actor loves to think, (1) / never enjoys stick to one kind of role (2) / and finds it difficult to (3) / fulfil everyone's expectations. (4) / No error. (5).