Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
P: the guests
Q: with bouquets
R: were warmly
S: greeted
SQPR
PRSQ
QPSR
SQRP
Correct answer
SQPR
Change the following from active to passive:
The editor will revise the entire draft before it is printed.
The entire draft is revised by the editor.
The entire draft will be revised by the editor before it is printed.
The entire draft shall be revised before printing.
The editor has revised the entire draft.
Correct answer
The entire draft is revised by the editor.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
A message was being typed by the assistant while the manager was speaking.
The assistant was typing a message while the manager was speaking.
The assistant typed a message while the manager spoke.
A message was typed while the manager was speaking.
The assistant types a message while the manager speaks.
Correct answer
The assistant was typing a message while the manager was speaking.
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 am reading a book now."
He said that he is reading a book then.
He said that he was reading a book now.
He said that he was reading a book then.
He said that he had read a book then.
Correct answer
He said that he is reading a book then.
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.
Ravi said, "I may join the conference next week."
Ravi said that he might join the conference the following week.
Ravi said he may join the conference next week.
Ravi said he would join the conference next week.
Ravi told that he might attend the conference.
Correct answer
Ravi said that he might join the conference the following week.
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.
She said that she was feeling better after rest.
She said, "I am feeling better after rest."
She said, "I felt better after rest."
She said, "she had been feeling better after rest."
She said, "I will feel better after rest."
Correct answer
She said, "I am feeling better after rest."
Arrange the following sentences in the correct order to tell a short story:
(1) She finally found her keys under the sofa. (2) Sarah searched frantically for her missing keys. (3) Relieved, she rushed out the door. (4) She was already late for her appointment.
2-4-1-3
1-2-4-3
1-4-2-3
4-1-2-3
Correct answer
2-4-1-3
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) They revised thoroughly. (2) The test was challenging. (3) Their preparation paid off. (4) Most of them scored well.
1-2-3-4
2-1-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
Correct answer
1-2-3-4
Complete the collocation by choosing a suitable word to fill in the blank.
The workers _____ a break every 45 minutes, which is of great concern to the management.
have
bring
put
take
Correct answer
have
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.
The officer ordered the soldiers to march forward.
The officer said to the soldiers, "March forward."
The officer asked the soldiers, "You must march now."
The officer asked, "Would you march forward?"
The officer order, "Marching forward now!"
Correct answer
The officer said to the soldiers, "March forward."
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) He sowed the seeds
(2) The sprouts began to appear
(3) The farmer ploughed the field
(4) He watered the seeds sown in the field
3 → 1 → 4 → 2
1 → 3 → 4 → 2
3 → 4 → 1 → 2
1 → 4 → 2 → 3
Correct answer
3 → 1 → 4 → 2
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) The lights went out suddenly, plunging the room into darkness. (2) He quickly grabbed a flashlight from the drawer. (3) Tom was reading a novel in the living room. (4) Power was restored after ten minutes.
1-3-2-4
3-1-2-4
4-2-1-3
2-4-3-1
Correct answer
1-3-2-4
Arrange the parts to form a correct and meaningful sentence:
(1) The sky turned dark with thick, black clouds. (2) People rushed to take shelter under nearby shops and trees. (3) A loud clap of thunder followed by heavy rainfall startled everyone. (4) The wind began to blow strongly, scattering leaves and dust.
4-3-2-1
3-4-2-1
2-3-4-1
1-4-3-2
Correct answer
4-3-2-1
Select the correct Synonym of 'IMPECUNIOUS'.
Wealthy
Generous
Poor
Frugal
Correct answer
Wealthy
Choose the correct one word substitution for: "The fear of open or public spaces."
Agoraphobia
Claustrophobia
Xenophobia
Ergophobia
Correct answer
Agoraphobia
Select the correct synonym of 'Fortify'.
Weaken
Broke
Strengthen
Remove
Correct answer
Weaken
The captain stood at the ship's ____.
stair
steer
stern
stow
Correct answer
stair
Choose the correctly spelled technical term used in linguistics.
Phonology
Phonnology
Phonollogy
Phoneology
Correct answer
Phonology
Spot the correct spelling of a philosophical term.
Consciousness
Conscienceness
Conshousness
Consciencenes
Correct answer
Consciousness
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
'To go through fire and water'
Travel a lot
Take a bath
Face any difficulty
Rescue others
Correct answer
Travel a lot
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.