Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the following sentence.
Mathew decided to complete the marathon to prove that he is still fit as a fiddle in his eighties.
an owner of a fit horse
a man of great qualities
proud and unreliable
a fit and energetic person
Correct answer
an owner of a fit horse
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The manager, decided at last to bring the stenographer to book for her illegal money transactions after trying to ignore it several times.
bring her for a detailed investigation
take her into great confidence
place her in a safe supportive position
make her accountable for her conduct
Correct answer
bring her for a detailed investigation
In question four alternatives are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
In life, there will be many situations where you have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea
To be in dilemma to choose
To be in the deep sea
To be in a good condition
To choose wisely
Correct answer
To be in dilemma to choose
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult
Adolescence
Adultery
Teenage
Childhood
Correct answer
Adolescence
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Beat around the bush.
To go around the bush.
To live around the bush.
To avoid talking about what is important.
To talk about something important.
Correct answer
To go around the bush.
Which of the following words has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
Numerous tremors without any tectonic plate movement have baffled geologists.
Angered
Irritated
Perplexed
Amused
Correct answer
Angered
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Mihir's ability to think outside ____________ always gives our team the upper hand when tackling complex problems.
the room
the cupboard
the box
the bowl
Correct answer
the room
Select the sentence that has the correct use of words and spellings from the options given below.
The skilled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus.
The skilled surgeon delicately performed the intrecate procedure, saving the patient's life with his steady hands and unwavering focus.
The skiled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus.
The skilled surgeon delicately performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his steady hands and unwavering focus.
Correct answer
The skilled surgeon delicatly performed the intricate procedure, saving the patient's life with his stedy hands and unwavering focus.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the italicised segment in the given sentence.
Tin is easy to shape in any desired form.
malleable
rigid
immutable
gullible
Correct answer
malleable
Select the option that expresses the meaning of the underlined segment.
The regulation bans any direct or indirect promotion through radio or television of supernatural practices.
Questionable
Obtuse
Occult
Evident
Correct answer
Questionable
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow
New media is a catch-all term used for various kinds of electronic communications that are conceivable due to innovation in computer technology. In contrast to ‘old’ media, which includes newspapers, magazines, books, television and other such non-interactive media, new media comprises websites, online video/audio streams, emails, online social platforms, online communities, online forums, blogs, internet telephony, web advertisements, online education and much more. It is not very easy to draw a line between the new and old media because the so-called old media has found new ways of representation in digital forms, leaving behind its conventional methods of representation. New media is considered to be the multimedia and digital form of communication happening via desktop and laptop computers as well as phones, tablets and other devices. New media has introduced user interaction, rather than simply consuming media. New media can be customised to users’ preferences and it can be selectively linked from one form of content to another.
What does the term ‘Catch-all’ mean?
A category which includes all the types of media
A category that includes all the sources of information
A category that includes all the sources of entertainment
A category which includes many different things
Correct answer
A category which includes all the types of media
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
My son will carry out my business in my absence.
carry at
carry on
carry for
carry in
Correct answer
carry at
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Voracious
Quenched
Appreciate
Compensated
Greedy
Correct answer
Quenched
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I don't know which career he will choose. He delays making strong decisions.
sits on the fence
is as clean as a whistle
turns a blind eye
spills the beans
Correct answer
sits on the fence
Select the correctly spelt word.
directory
dictionery
dispensery
machinary
Correct answer
directory
Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He always used to say that he was not a beggar by choice and if someone could employ him, he would like to eat.
love to work
listen to me
linger at work
live to work
Correct answer
love to work
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
“Can I come along with you on your fishing trip, please?” asked Millie. Her two elder brothers (1)________ at her scornfully. “Fishing is a man's (2) ________,” said her older brother, Derek. “Girls are not (3) ________ at fishing.” (4) ________ a while, however, Millie managed to persuade her brothers to take her (5) ________. When they reached the fishing pond, the two brothers wandered off by themselves.
Select the correct option to fill blank 2.
matches
gaming
competition
sport
Correct answer
matches
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The company plans to expand its business to the international market.
to reduce
to contract
to increase
to limit
Correct answer
to reduce
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
If I have recovered from fever, / I will start going / for swimming classes / from tomorrow.
I will start going
for swimming classes
from tomorrow
If I have recovered from fever
Correct answer
I will start going
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow
New media is a catch-all term used for various kinds of electronic communications that are conceivable due to innovation in computer technology. In contrast to ‘old’ media, which includes newspapers, magazines, books, television and other such non-interactive media, new media comprises websites, online video/audio streams, emails, online social platforms, online communities, online forums, blogs, internet telephony, web advertisements, online education and much more. It is not very easy to draw a line between the new and old media because the so-called old media has found new ways of representation in digital forms, leaving behind its conventional methods of representation. New media is considered to be the multimedia and digital form of communication happening via desktop and laptop computers as well as phones, tablets and other devices. New media has introduced user interaction, rather than simply consuming media. New media can be customised to users’ preferences and it can be selectively linked from one form of content to another.
Why is it not easy to draw a line between old media and new media?
Because new media can be customised to users’ preferences
Because new media is considered to be the multimedia and digital form of communication
Because both include various kinds of medium
Because old media has found new ways of representation in digital forms
Correct answer
Because new media can be customised to users’ preferences
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