Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The Sumo wrestler seemed to be incapable in being tired.
incapable of being tired
incapable from being tired
incapable to being tired
incapable by being tired
Correct answer
incapable of being tired
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Quaint
Brisk
Ridiculous
Ordinary
Distinct
Correct answer
Brisk
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Languid
Exceptional
Lazy
Loyal
Energetic
Correct answer
Exceptional
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A vicious cycle
a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the original problem impossible to solve.
a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the first one easy to solve.
a situation in which one problem creates another one, making the original problem easy to forget.
a situation in which several problems merge and become one extremely complex problem.
Correct answer
a situation in which one problem causes another one, making the original problem impossible to solve.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Ratul’s capability of being able to speak two languages is apt for this post.
bilingual
bicultural
bidialectical
lingual
Correct answer
bilingual
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Childhood is an important phase in a person's life. Children are free from worries, tensions and stresses so they lead a very (1)______ life. This is the only reason they create golden and beautiful memories during this period which are (2)________ in their adulthood. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to shape the future of a child as he is very (3)________ and can drift in any direction. If they have made any mistakes, we should (4)______ them instead of misbehaving with them. How we have behaved with them will be (5)________ on their minds which will reflect in later stages.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
cherished
blocked
dumped
neglected
Correct answer
cherished
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does not express himself freely.
Approachable
Immodest
Introvert
Outgoing
Correct answer
Approachable
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Have you ever taken the time to stop and consider the dirt under your feet? Leonardo da Vinci said, “We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.” Yet, our very survival as humans – and life on this planet – is intimately linked with the health of a thin layer of soil enveloping the earth.
Soil provides society with essential food, feed, fibre and raw materials, as well as being home to a quarter of the earth’s biodiversity. Soils are also the largest organic carbon reservoir on Earth and although highly dynamic, are very fragile. Chop a forest down and it might grow back in 50 years, but lose 10 cm of soil and get ready to wait 1,000 years to get it back. Without soil, our planet would be unrecognisable to us, and more like the barren and inhospitable surface of the Moon or Mars.
Until recently, we did not even know how deep the soil is below our feet. Like the best mysteries, a bit of digging is required for soils to be fully understood and for their history to be laid bare.
When they are visible, a range of questions arise. What does the variation in colour with depth mean? How much carbon is stored? Is the soil dense or light, damaged or healthy? Answering these questions is important, but presents a significant challenge and may require years of training.
Identify the most suitable title for the given passage.
Moon and Mars Expedition
Necessity of Mining
The Uninhabitable Universe
Mysteries Under Man’s Feet
Correct answer
Moon and Mars Expedition
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Have you ever taken the time to stop and consider the dirt under your feet? Leonardo da Vinci said, “We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.” Yet, our very survival as humans – and life on this planet – is intimately linked with the health of a thin layer of soil enveloping the earth.
Soil provides society with essential food, feed, fibre and raw materials, as well as being home to a quarter of the earth’s biodiversity. Soils are also the largest organic carbon reservoir on Earth and although highly dynamic, are very fragile. Chop a forest down and it might grow back in 50 years, but lose 10 cm of soil and get ready to wait 1,000 years to get it back. Without soil, our planet would be unrecognisable to us, and more like the barren and inhospitable surface of the Moon or Mars.
Until recently, we did not even know how deep the soil is below our feet. Like the best mysteries, a bit of digging is required for soils to be fully understood and for their history to be laid bare.
When they are visible, a range of questions arise. What does the variation in colour with depth mean? How much carbon is stored? Is the soil dense or light, damaged or healthy? Answering these questions is important, but presents a significant challenge and may require years of training.
Select the most suitable word from the passage which means ‘difficult to stay or live in’.
Inhospitable
Dense
Barren
Essential
Correct answer
Inhospitable
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
I was astonished to know the truth.
Stunned
Awesome
Blindsided
Sickened
Correct answer
Stunned
Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Mr. Patel is likely to win the elections in the sweeping majority.
elections by a sweeping majority
elections on a sweeping majority
elections of a sweeping majority
elections at a sweeping majority
Correct answer
elections by a sweeping majority
Select the phrase/idiom that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.
When our principal said she was leaving the company, I played out the opportunity to fill the job.
glided at the opportunity
jumped at the opportunity
started at the opportunity
ran to the opportunity
Correct answer
glided at the opportunity
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Childhood is an important phase in a person's life. Children are free from worries, tensions and stresses so they lead a very (1)______ life. This is the only reason they create golden and beautiful memories during this period which are (2)________ in their adulthood. It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to shape the future of a child as he is very (3)________ and can drift in any direction. If they have made any mistakes, we should (4)______ them instead of misbehaving with them. How we have behaved with them will be (5)________ on their minds which will reflect in later stages.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.
carefree
careful
stressful
cautious
Correct answer
carefree
Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the spelling error.
Thousands of years ago, great masters of Ayurveda, notebly Sushrut and Charaka, discussed in detail the use of spices for culinary and medical purpose.
Parpose
Notably
Discused
Cullinary
Correct answer
Parpose
Underlined word in the sentence is not spelt correctly. Identify the correct spelling from the options given below.
The boys seem irresponsibly insaucient about bullying the juniors.
Insoucient
Insuociant
Insouciant
Insouceant
Correct answer
Insoucient
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The artist's abstract painting was enigmatic to the viewers.
Mysterious
Instigating
Clear
Thrilling
Correct answer
Mysterious
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The best of both worlds
Everyone gets a chance
Stay strong in a difficult situation
Do a perfectly good job
Good in every way
Correct answer
Everyone gets a chance
Identify from the given options the word which is similar in meaning to the following word.
Efface
Hidden
Makeup
Daily
Destroy
Correct answer
Hidden
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Madness or obsession with males
Polygamy
Loquacious
Misandrist
Andromania
Correct answer
Polygamy
Select the sentence that has the correct use of words and spellings from the options given below.
The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and acheiving a new personal record.
The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpasing all expectasions and achieving a new personal record.
The professional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpasing all expectations and acheving a new personal record.
The professional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and achieving a new personal record.
Correct answer
The profesional athlete pushed her body to the limit, surpassing all expectations and acheiving a new personal record.
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.