Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) The project was ambitious.
(2) It required coordination across five teams.
(3) Regular meetings were held.
(4) Ultimately, everyone contributed effectively.
1-2-3-4
2-1-3-4
4-2-3-1
1-2-4-3
Correct answer
1-2-3-4
Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrasal verb.
The elder child takes ________ his father. They look like siblings.
up
in
after
before
Correct answer
up
Identify the error in the sentence.
We was discussing the project when the lights went out.
project
lights
discussing
was
Correct answer
project
Choose the correct one word substitution for: someone who believes their own culture is superior to others.
Ethnocentric
Polymathic
Cosmopolitan
Esoteric
Correct answer
Ethnocentric
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
The subject
P. causing erratic behaviour
Q. under prolonged stress
R. displayed compulsive traits
S. and emotional imbalance
QPRS
SQRP
RQPS
PSQR
Correct answer
QPRS
Pick the synonym of 'Eloquent'.
Silent
Shy
Fluent
Scattered
Correct answer
Silent
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'based on reason'.
Rational
Rashonal
Rationel
Rashanal
Correct answer
Rational
Which is the correct spelling of a scientific process?
Photosynthesis
Phottosynthesis
Fotosynthesis
Photosyntesis
Correct answer
Photosynthesis
What is the term for an intense aversion or fear triggered by viewing clusters of small holes or bumps?
Arachnophobia
Trypophobia
Agoraphobia
Hydrophobia
Correct answer
Arachnophobia
The correct meaning of the phrase 'Run riot' implies:
Be free
Act wildly
Cry aloud
Dance around
Correct answer
Be free
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
'Rest on one's laurels'
To relax after failure and ignore work
To stop putting in effort after past success
To dream about future victories
To be jealous of others' achievements
Correct answer
To relax after failure and ignore work
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)/ issued last month by the department (2)/ has not yet been implemented at the local units (3)/ despite repeated notices. (4)
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)
issued last month by the department (2)
has not yet been implemented at the local units (3)
despite repeated notices (4)
Correct answer
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)
Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.
Neither the manager nor the employees has noticed the technical fault.
have noticed
was noticing
had noticed
No substitution required
Correct answer
have noticed
Change the following from active to passive:
The team has finished the project two days before the deadline.
The project is finished two days before the deadline by the team.
The project has been finished two days before the deadline by the team.
The team was finished the project two days before the deadline.
The project were finished two days before the deadline by the team.
Correct answer
The project is finished two days before the deadline by the team.
Change the following from active to passive:
Scientists are developing a new vaccine to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
A new vaccine is being developed by scientists to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
A new vaccine has been developed by scientists.
The rapidly mutating virus is being combated by a new vaccine.
Scientists had developed a new vaccine to combat the virus.
Correct answer
A new vaccine is being developed by scientists to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
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.
She said, "Are you coming to the party?"
She asked whether I was coming to the party.
She asked if I have been coming to the party.
She asked was I coming to the party.
She asked that I come to the party.
Correct answer
She asked whether I was coming to the party.
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.
She said, "I must leave now to catch the bus."
She said that she had to leave then to catch the bus.
She said that she must leave now.
She said that she would have left then.
She said she must had left to catch bus.
Correct answer
She said that she had to leave then to catch the bus.
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.
Rohan said that he would visit his grandmother the next day.
Rohan said, "I will visit my grandmother tomorrow."
Rohan said, "He would visit his grandmother the next day."
Rohan said, "I would visit my grandmother the next day."
Rohan said, "I will visit his grandmother tomorrow."
Correct answer
Rohan said, "I will visit my grandmother tomorrow."
Convert the following indirect sentence into direct speech. Choose the most accurate option.
The coach said that the players must arrive early.
The coach said, "The players must arrive early."
The coach said, "They should arrive early."
The coach said, "They are arriving early."
The coach said, "The players will arrive early."
Correct answer
The coach said, "The players must arrive early."
Change the voice of the following sentence.
Please let all the rubbish be cleared immediately from this place and the furniture be brought from the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately from the next room and bring the furniture.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and the furniture be brought from the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and bring the furniture into the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and bring the furniture from the next room.
Correct answer
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately from the next room and bring the furniture.
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.