Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
He said he ___ the file by Friday, but he never did.
would submit
submits
has submitted
had submitted
Correct answer
would submit
Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence:
No sooner had she entered the room when the lights went off.
than
then
but
when
Correct answer
than
Change the following from active to passive:
The committee is expected to have resolved the jurisdictional ambiguities before the policy rollout.
The jurisdictional ambiguities are expected to have been resolved by the committee before the policy rollout.
The jurisdictional issues are expected to be resolved by the committee before the policy rollout.
Jurisdictional ambiguities should have been resolved by the committee before the policy rollout.
Jurisdictional clauses were resolved by the committee before the policy rollout.
Correct answer
The jurisdictional ambiguities are expected to have been resolved by the committee before the policy rollout.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
Orders are being processed by the system.
The system processes the orders.
The system has been processing orders.
The system is processing orders.
The system processed orders.
Correct answer
The system processes the orders.
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure:
The budget proposals will have been finalized by the finance ministry before the end of the fiscal year.
The finance ministry has finalized the budget proposals before the end of the fiscal year.
The finance ministry will be finalizing the budget proposals before the end of the fiscal year.
The finance ministry finalizes the budget proposals before the end of the fiscal year.
The finance ministry will have finalized the budget proposals before the end of the fiscal year.
Correct answer
The finance ministry has finalized the budget proposals before the end of the fiscal year.
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.
“If I were you, I would not trust such vague promises,” said the mentor.
The mentor said that if he were me, he wouldn't trust such vague promises.
The mentor said if he had been me, he wouldn't trust vague promises.
The mentor said that if he were me, he would not trust such vague promises.
The mentor said he would not trust such vague promises if he were me.
Correct answer
The mentor said that if he were me, he wouldn't trust such vague promises.
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 investigator enquired whether any of the files, which had been marked confidential, had been accessed without authorization during the audit period.
"Had any of the confidential files been accessed without authorization during the audit?" the investigator asked.
"Were any confidential files opened without permission during the audit?" the investigator asked.
"Did anyone access the confidential files during the audit?" the investigator asked.
"Was there any unauthorized access to marked files during the audit?" the investigator asked.
Correct answer
"Had any of the confidential files been accessed without authorization during the audit?" the investigator asked.
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful sentence
P. a high-level committee was formed
Q. to evaluate the long-term impact of automation
R. in response to rising concerns about job displacement
S. by the ministry of labor and employment
PRSQ
RSQP
SQRP
RPSQ
Correct answer
PRSQ
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful passage.
The blueprint is finalized after approval from stakeholders.
First, a basic framework is proposed.
Then revisions are made after discussions.
Finally, execution begins as per plan.
2-3-1-4
1-3-2-4
3-2-1-4
2-1-3-4
Correct answer
2-3-1-4
Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a meaningful passage
Resultant insights are relayed to national climate task forces.
Oceanic telemetry devices transmit data packets to orbital receivers.
Atmospheric shifts are modelled using correlated altimetry records.
Hybrid simulations quantify trajectory fluctuations.
1-4-3-2
4-3-2-1
3-1-2-4
2-3-4-1
Correct answer
1-4-3-2
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
Which tense is mainly used in the passage?
Present Perfect
Past Simple
Future Perfect
Past Continuous
Correct answer
Present Perfect
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
Identify the correct passive voice sentence from the passage:
The fire brigades fought the fire bravely.
A large part of the market was destroyed.
The strong wind helped the fire.
Authorities are investigating the cause.
Correct answer
The fire brigades fought the fire bravely.
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
What does the word "regret" most closely mean?
Excitement
Sadness
Anger
Confusion
Correct answer
Excitement
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
What is a "storeroom" in the context of the passage?
A place where people rest.
A room where goods are kept.
A building where meetings are held.
A room where fires are lit.
Correct answer
A place where people rest.
Read the passage and answer the questions:
"It is with deep regret that we report a terrible fire which, early on Sunday morning, destroyed a large part of the well-known Borough Market. Although the fire brigades worked hard all through the night, the strong east wind helped the flames spread quickly, burning many stalls and storerooms. Shopkeepers and townspeople watched sadly as the market was ruined. Early investigations suggest that the fire may have started because someone handled a lantern carelessly, but the authorities are still looking into the matter. The Lord Mayor has promised a full review of fire safety rules to prevent such disasters in the future."
Why does the Lord Mayor plan to review fire safety rules?
To punish the fire brigades
To rebuild the market faster
To prevent similar disasters in the future
To find out who caused the fire
Correct answer
To punish the fire brigades
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ABROGATE
Ratify
Repeal
Reject
Withdraw
Correct answer
Ratify
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Mythical
Imaginary
Verifiable
Supernatural
Symbolic
Correct answer
Imaginary
Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning 'difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious'.
Enigmatic
Inigmatic
Anigmatic
Enigmattic
Correct answer
Enigmatic
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'showing great attention to detail'.
Meticuluous
Meticulous
Metticulous
Metticulus
Correct answer
Meticuluous
Identify the misspelt word:
Asceticism
Iconoclast
Antideluvian
Neoliberalism
Correct answer
Asceticism
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.