Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sun Tzu says that ______ the enemy without battle requires greater skill than winning on the battlefield.
defeated
defeating
in defeating
defeat
Correct answer
defeated
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A place for ammunition and weapons
Arena
Abattoir
Arsenal
Aviary
Correct answer
Arena
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
One of the most important tasks in agriculture is turning the soil and loosening it.
No error
the soil and loosening it
in agriculture is turning
One of the most important tasks
Correct answer
No error
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
As a game, astrology and / its predictions of fate / and personality can being fun.
No error
its predictions of fate
and personality can being fun
As a game, astrology and
Correct answer
No error
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Property left to someone by a will
Prophecy
Legacy
Alimony
Windfall
Correct answer
Prophecy
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______ reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
where
than
then
when
Correct answer
where
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______ reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
though
yet
or
and
Correct answer
though
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______ reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
at
since
for
from
Correct answer
at
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______ reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
willing
will
wills
willed
Correct answer
willing
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______ reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
whom
which
whose
what
Correct answer
whom
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who is unable to pay his debts
Debonair
Novice
Fatalist
Bankrupt
Correct answer
Debonair
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Dissolve
Emerge
Consolidate
Fade
Repair
Correct answer
Emerge
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
Adam and I are planning a grand party at our office.
me are planning
I is planning
me is planning
No improvement required
Correct answer
me are planning
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Samuel accused Jane of stealing the thunder on the capital punishment issue.
Get praise for doing something before someone
Go on a futile search
Fail miserably at something
Pass wrong judgments
Correct answer
Get praise for doing something before someone
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
I would agreed that these programs can be good for learning things that nobody else will teach you.
I agree that these programs
No improvement required
I will have agreed that these programs
I will have to agreed that these program
Correct answer
I agree that these programs
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Stormy
Ferocious
Sporadic
Serene
Rough
Correct answer
Ferocious
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does not tire easily
Indefatigable
Pedantic
Recluse
Libertine
Correct answer
Indefatigable
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Over the years, the threat of cyberattacks on satellites has gotten more direr.
No error
has gotten more direr
threat of cyberattacks on satellites
Over the years, the
Correct answer
No error
Select the option that rectifies the incorrectly spelt words in the given sentence.
The young worms are fedd tendar leaves.
The young worms are fed tander leaves.
The young worms are fed tender leaves.
The young worms are fed tendor leaves.
The young worms are feid tendre leaves.
Correct answer
The young worms are fed tander leaves.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You need to put the baby very ______ on the bed.
much gently
gently
more gentle
gentle
Correct answer
much gently
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.