Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Unique
Typical
Regular
Divine
exclusive
Correct answer
Typical
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Barking up the wrong tree
Pursue a course of action that will most likely be futile
Make an enemy of someone
Respectfully disagree with someone
Pursue one's agenda
Correct answer
Pursue a course of action that will most likely be futile
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
They left the car by the aside of the road and venture toward the forest.
the side of the road and ventured into
the alongside of the road and ventured to
an aside of road and ventured to
No improvement required
Correct answer
the side of the road and ventured into
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
His grandfather finds a tiny tiger cub in the forest and brought his home.
brings it home
bringing home
bring it home
No substitution required
Correct answer
brings it home
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Success in any field depends ______ hard work and determination.
with
for
on
in
Correct answer
with
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Add fuel to the fire
Encourage someone to do right
Add wrong ingredients
To abuse someone
Worsen an already bad situation
Correct answer
Encourage someone to do right
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Several pictures and videos have been circulating ______ social media featuring her.
by
of
to
on
Correct answer
by
Parts of the given 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.
Mylar balloons cause power outages when they come of contact with power lines.
Mylar balloons cause power outages
with power lines
when they come of contact
No error
Correct answer
Mylar balloons cause power outages
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Only 30 per cent worked in companies where paternity leave was an ______.
Acknowledgement
Entitlement
Enforcement
Employment
Correct answer
Acknowledgement
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that Indians have a/an ______ protected fundamental right to privacy.
permeably
constitutionally
indigenously
unethically
Correct answer
permeably
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Enthrall
Deceive
Repulse
Forgive
Captivate
Correct answer
Deceive
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who is outspoken and outgoing
Psychic
Extrovert
Heroic
Flamboyant
Correct answer
Psychic
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.
Its always a / beautiful day / in my neighbourhood.
beautiful day
Its always a
in my neighbourhood
No error
Correct answer
beautiful day
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
The toast will being ready in about 15 minutes.
are being ready
No improvement required
will been readily
will be ready
Correct answer
are being ready
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Exclusion
Discharge
Commotion
Wreck
Admittance
Correct answer
Discharge
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
other
another
once
one's
Correct answer
other
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
impact
issue
problem
interest
Correct answer
impact
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
rise
effects
sources
original
Correct answer
rise
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
closure
exposure
safety
vicinity
Correct answer
closure
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from other pollutions, noise pollution - also known as environmental noise or sound pollution - is (1) ______ issue related to human beings and the environment. It may have an (2) ______ on general health. Compressors, generators and pipe handling are the (3) ______ of noise. Long-term (4) ______ to noise can (5) ______ a variety of health hazards.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
record
cause
mould
target
Correct answer
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.