Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate adverb.
Mohan is ________ shy. He cannot communicate with people freely.
truly
moderately
rather
naturally
Correct answer
truly
Select the correct Synonym of 'PERNICIOUS'.
Harmless
Deadly
Temporary
Noisy
Correct answer
Harmless
Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "Throw down the gauntlet"
Show fear in public
Make peace
Challenge someone boldly
Avoid confrontation
Correct answer
Show fear in public
Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "Hoist with one's own petard".
Succeed through betrayal
Fall victim to one's own plan
Win by surprise
Escape punishment cleverly
Correct answer
Succeed through betrayal
Choose the correct one word substitution for: "A belief that the universe and all existence are divine"
Pantheism
Polytheism
Mysticism
Agnosticism
Correct answer
Pantheism
Choose the synonym of the word 'Substantial'.
Fragile
Minor
Considerable
Weak
Correct answer
Fragile
The teacher asked us to draw a straight ____ across the page.
lying
line
lyn
lane
Correct answer
lying
Choose the best one-word substitute for:
"group of ships."
Fleet
Band
Mob
Bunch
Correct answer
Fleet
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The application forms which were downloaded from the portal (1)/ and submitted after verification (2)/ is being processed in batches (3)/ under administrative supervision. (4)
The application forms which were downloaded from the portal (1)
and submitted after verification (2)
is being processed in batches (3)
under administrative supervision (4)
Correct answer
The application forms which were downloaded from the portal (1)
Choose the option which best completes the sentence.
When her daughter didn't come home on the last bus with the other girls, Mrs Mehta was ____, she was terrified that something dreadful had happened to her.
at her wits' end
at the last straw
at sixes and sevens
at the drop of a hat
Correct answer
at her wits' end
What does the idiom "Barking up the wrong tree" mean?
Blaming the wrong person
Finding the right solution
Avoiding confrontation
Taking unnecessary risks
Correct answer
Blaming the wrong person
Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.
Despite of the heavy rain, they decided to continue their trek.
Despite for
In spite of
Because of
No substitution required
Correct answer
Despite for
Change the following from active to passive:
He posted the letter in the red mailbox near the main gate.
The letter had been posted in the red mailbox by him near the main gate.
The letter was posted in the red mailbox by him near the main gate.
The red mailbox was posted with the letter by him near the main gate.
The letter is being posted in the red mailbox near the main gate by him.
Correct answer
The letter had been posted in the red mailbox by him near the main gate.
Change the following from active to passive:
The jury had announced the final verdict after a thorough discussion.
The final verdict was being announced after a thorough discussion.
The final verdict had been announced by the jury after a thorough discussion.
The final verdict is announced after a thorough discussion.
The final verdict was announced after a thorough discussion.
Correct answer
The final verdict was being announced after a thorough discussion.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
He said, "I have completed the project."
He said that he had completed the project.
He said that he has completed the project.
He said that he completed the project.
He said he completes the project.
Correct answer
He said that he had completed the project.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
They said that they were watching a movie.
They said, "We are watching a movie."
They said, "They are watching a movie."
They said, "We had watched a movie."
They said, "We were watching a movie."
Correct answer
They said, "We are watching a movie."
Convert the following indirect sentence into direct speech. Choose the most accurate option.
The child exclaimed with joy that he had won the race.
The child said, "I have won the race!"
The child exclaimed, "I have won the race!"
The child said, "Hurrah! I have won the race!"
The child shouted, "Winning the race!"
Correct answer
The child said, "I have won the race!"
Transform the following sentence into active voice.
The dishes have been prepared with great care and perfection by the cook.
The cook have prepared the dishes with great care and perfection.
The cook has prepared the dishes with great care and perfection.
The cook has prepared the dishes by great care and perfection.
The cook has prepared the dish with great care and perfection.
Correct answer
The cook have prepared the dishes with great care and perfection.
What is the active voice of the following sentence?
When was America discovered by Columbus and later it was renamed after Amerigo Vespucci?
When was Columbus discovered America and later they had renamed it after Amerigo Vespucci?
When Columbus discovers America and later who renamed it after Amerigo Vespucci?
When did Columbus discover America and later they renamed it after Amerigo Vespucci?
When Columbus discovered America and later he were renamed after Amerigo Vespucci?
Correct answer
When was Columbus discovered America and later they had renamed it after Amerigo Vespucci?
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) The clouds darkened suddenly.
(2) Thunder rumbled across the sky.
(3) A few drops of rain fell on the windshield.
(4) I rolled up the windows.
1-2-3-4
1-4-3-2
2-1-3-4
1-2-4-3
Correct answer
1-2-3-4
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.