English Comprehension PYQs

Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:

A letter was written by Riya to her grandmother last 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 had finished her work.

Which among the following sentences is wrong?

Complete the collocation by choosing a suitable word to fill in the blank.

The student could not ________ a decision about his career as there were many alternatives to choose.

Identify the error in the sentence.

They went to an university known for innovation.

Identify the word in this sentence that contains an error.

The report was submitted by the manager to friday evening.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Stress and anxiety can negatively affect a person's well-being.

2. Mental health is as important as physical health.

3. Engaging in mindfulness, physical exercise and positive social interactions can help in this.

4. Therefore, taking care of mental health should be a priority for everyone.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. They are responsible for pollinating many plants.

2. Bees are essential for biodiversity and food production.

3. However, their population has been steadily declining.

4. The major reasons for this are habitat loss and pesticides.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. Moreover, rapid urbanisation led to overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in cities, increasing the spread of diseases among them.

2. One of the most severe consequences was the exploitation of workers, including women and children in factories and mines.

3. The Industrial Revolution, while bringing significant advancements in technology and production, also had several negative effects.

4. Additionally, industrial expansion contributed to deforestation, depletion of natural resources, and environmental degradation.

Which of the given options is the most logical sequencing of the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph?

1. In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope captured the first-ever image of a black hole's event horizon.

2. He theorized that black holes, with their immense gravitational pull, create the most extreme form of this curvature.

3. This observation matched Einstein's predictions, confirming that space-time warps in the precise way described by Einstein.

4. Einstein's predicted about space-time curvature in his General Theory of Relativity.

Choose the correct one word substitution for: "A person who believes that pleasure is the most important pursuit".

Choose the correct one word substitution for: "A person who renounces the world and lives in solitude".

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Music

P. connecting people

Q. serves as a universal language

R. across cultures and generations

S. and expressing shared emotions

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

Tourism

P. and cultural exchange

Q. by creating jobs

R. contributes significantly to the economy

S. promoting local businesses,

Choose the correct indirect speech form of the following sentence.

Rabi said to Mohini, "Let's go to the market and purchase some vegetables."

Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.

Ravi found himself in deep water after he ran over a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol near his apartment.

What is the fear of spiders known as?

Choose the option that completes the sentence using the correct spelling.

I _______ some great change in her attitude.

Which sentence contains a word that is spelled incorrectly?

Rearrange the sentence parts to form a logical sentence:

P: under international law

Q: Recognition of indigenous land rights

R: enhances environmental stewardship

S: and upholds cultural sovereignty