Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A: leaped into the water
B: ship touched the shore
C: as soon as the
D: a soldier of the tenth legion
BDAC
ACBD
CBDA
DACB
Correct answer
BDAC
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Rakesh appointed three managers.
Three managers were appointed by Rakesh.
Three managers will be appointed by Rakesh.
Three managers were being appointed by Rakesh.
Three managers appointed Rakesh.
Correct answer
Three managers were appointed by Rakesh.
Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
I know you have been really busy with your work, but can you just give me a few minutes?
snowed under
through thick and thin
jumped on the bandwagon
on cloud nine
Correct answer
snowed under
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
My friends / and their family members / have gone to the beach / two days ago.
have gone to the beach
My friends
two days ago
and their family members
Correct answer
have gone to the beach
Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.
The result will be declared tomorrow.
I shall always remain greatful to you.
His presence in the party was unexpected.
I can’t believe you.
Correct answer
The result will be declared tomorrow.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Elocaution
Preclude
Cryptic
Ethereality
Correct answer
Elocaution
Select the idiom that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
Our Principal looked disappointed when no one expressed the willingness to join the trip.
Pulled a long face
Made a comeback
High and dry
Gave a single shot
Correct answer
Pulled a long face
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An act of copying the behavior or speech of other people.
Pedantry
Mimicry
Oratory
Parody
Correct answer
Pedantry
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said, “I am going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.”
She said that she was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.
She said that she was going to Delhi to attend our friend’s marriage.
She said that I was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.
She said that she was going to Delhi to attend her friend’s marriage.
Correct answer
She said that she was going to Delhi to attend my friend’s marriage.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The flight is carrying relief material.
Relief material is being carrying by the flight.
Relief material is being carried by the flight.
Relief material is carried by the flight.
Relief material is carrying by the flight.
Correct answer
Relief material is being carrying by the flight.
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
demoted
promoted
designed
developed
Correct answer
demoted
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
routine
ordinary
impressive
regular
Correct answer
routine
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
hesitant
workaholic
vivacious
dull
Correct answer
hesitant
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
eventually
sometimes
never
fondly
Correct answer
eventually
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
L. M. Thapar made important contributions to ASSOCHAM which (1) _________ the interests of trade and commerce in India. He was (2) ________ a good life and was known for being charming and polished. He was an avid art collector, with an (3) ________ personal gallery of some of the finest works of art. This suave gentleman with an impeccable English accent and very British persona enjoyed Indian classical vocal music and loved getting a crowd together for a performance. His (4) ________ personality, his generosity and his encouragement of young talent is remembered (5) _________ by his friends, family and admirers.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
want of
caring for
world of
fond of
Correct answer
want of
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
A few minutes later a request came that all members of the house party should assemble in the drawing-room.
Gather
Disperse
Search
Guard
Correct answer
Gather
Select the sentence that does NOT have a spelling error.
How dare you chalenge me?
How dare you challange me?
How dare you chellenge me?
How dare you challenge me?
Correct answer
How dare you chalenge me?
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.
He had to continue the remaining time in court
He had to play the game and win the match
The captaincy of the team was on his shoulders
It is Rohit's responsibility to take the next action or decision
Correct answer
He had to continue the remaining time in court
Select the option that expresses the following sentence in active voice.
Were these books bought by her yesterday?
Are these books bought by her yesterday?
Who bought these books yesterday?
Did she buy these books yesterday?
Is she the one who bought these books yesterday?
Correct answer
Are these books bought by her yesterday?
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Beliefs or incidents that happen in a way which cannot be explained by reason or science.
Marvels
Wonders
Science totems
Superstitions
Correct answer
Marvels
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.