Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Fill in the blank with most appropriate phrasal verb:
The teacher asked the students to ___ their assignments.
hand in
hand out
hand over
hand off
Correct answer
hand in
Pick the correctly spelled word:
Consensus
Concensus
Consencus
Conssenus
Correct answer
Consensus
Which word is spelled correctly?
Quizzical
Quizical
Quisical
Quizzacal
Correct answer
Quizzical
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"The study of the origin and history of words."
Etymology
Philology
Lexicography
Semantics
Correct answer
Etymology
Choose the correct one-word substitution for:
"The scientific study of insects."
Ornithology
Entomology
Anthropology
Zoology
Correct answer
Ornithology
Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase from the options:
"Smell a rat":
To be very clean
To suspect something
To follow orders
To be afraid
Correct answer
To be very clean
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
"Cut your coat according to your cloth."
Dress according to the occasion
Spend money freely without worry
Live within your income or means
Wear what suits your personality
Correct answer
Dress according to the occasion
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
They were discussing (1) / the issue seriously (2) / when I am called (3) / for the meeting(4).
They were discussing (1)
the issue seriously (2)
when I am called (3)
for the meeting. (4)
Correct answer
They were discussing (1)
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The manager call (1) / off the meeting (2) / due to an emergency (3) / at home(4).
The manager called (1)
off the meeting (2)
due to an emergency (3)
at home. (4)
Correct answer
The manager called (1)
Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) She put the bowl under a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm corner.
(2) In a mixing bowl, she mixed the water and flour together until it was a smooth dough.
(3) She placed all the required ingredients on the kitchen counter before preparation.
(4) She kneaded the dough for a good ten minutes to make sure it was smooth and elastic.
3 - 2 - 4 - 1
2 - 3 - 4 - 1
3 - 4 - 2 - 1
2 - 4 - 3 - 1
Correct answer
3 - 2 - 4 - 1
Arrange the passage correctly:
(1) He stretched for a moment and started his routine with some light morning exercise.
(2) The alarm went off on time, waking him up with a gentle ring.
(3) He looked at the time and programmed an alarm on his cell phone for precisely 6:00 a.m. the following day.
(4) Ensuring all was in position, he went to sleep early to have a good night's sleep.
3 - 4 - 2 - 1
4 - 3 - 2 - 1
2 - 3 - 1 - 4
3 - 2 - 4 - 1
Correct answer
3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.
Bathsheba realized too late that Gabriel Oak had been better man for her all along.
More good
Best
Even better
Good
Correct answer
More good
Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.
He was determined to get through the truth, no matter how painful.
Get over
Get by
Get in
Get at
Correct answer
Get over
Choose the option that will replace the error highlighted in bold.
Please advise on how I can give my advise.
advise, advice
advice, advise
advise, advise
advice, advice
Correct answer
advise, advice
Which of the given options arranges the following sentences in the most logical order to form a meaningful paragraph?
He took a deep breath and walked onto the stage.
The audience responded with a resounding applause.
He delivered his speech with great enthusiasm.
At first, he felt nervous but then gained confidence.
1-2-4-3
3-2-1-4
1-4-3-2
2-3-4-1
Correct answer
1-2-4-3
Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?
This helped her land her first job was as an assistant chef.
Her grandmother taught her many traditional recipes.
She joined a culinary school to hone her skills after college.
She developed an interest in cooking when she was young.
3-2-1-4
4-1-2-3
4-2-3-1
4-3-2-1
Correct answer
3-2-1-4
Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?
Reading books also improves vocabulary and communication skills.
It even enhances creativity and imagination.
People who read regularly tend to be more knowledgeable.
Therefore, reading is a beneficial habit for everyone.
2-1-3-4
4-3-2-1
3-1-2-4
2-1-4-3
Correct answer
2-1-3-4
Fill in the blanks with the correct article.
Ravi is ______ most intelligent boy in ______ class.
a, the
an, a
the, the
an, the
Correct answer
a, the
Choose the correct collocations from the options below.
I don't ________ sympathy with failures.
keep
put
do
have
Correct answer
keep
Identify the correct type of adjective in the following sentence.
She ate sufficient bread.
Here, Sufficient is a _______ adjective.
proper
numeral
qualitative
quantitative
Correct answer
proper
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.