Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Netaji, a hero of Modern India, is remembered for his contribution to the establishment of the Indian Army.
his contribution to the
establishment of Indian Army
Netaji, a hero of Modern
India, is remembered for
Correct answer
his contribution to the
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The film actor and director were accused of indulging in nepotism.
Inclination
Partiality
Impartiality
Favouritism
Correct answer
Inclination
Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors
Despite his youthfull appearence, the wise old man possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Despite his youthfull apearance, the wise old man posessed a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Despite his youthful appearance, the wise old man possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Despite his youthful apearance, the wise old man posessed a wealth of knowledge and experince.
Correct answer
Despite his youthfull appearence, the wise old man possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Shanky said, 'I'll be disposing of the old iPhone next Wednesday'.
Shanky said that he would be disposing of the old iPhone the following Wednesday.
Shanky said that he would be disposing off the old iPhone the following Wednesday.
Shanky said that he would have been disposing of the old iPhone the following Wednesday.
Shanky said that he will have been disposing off the old iPhone the following Wednesday.
Correct answer
Shanky said that he would be disposing of the old iPhone the following Wednesday.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The child was testing the patience of her mother.
The patience of her mother had been tested by the child.
The patience of her mother was being tested by the child.
The patience of her mother was tested by the child.
Her mother was tested by the patient child.
Correct answer
The patience of her mother had been tested by the child.
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
She met my cousin, whose she later married.
whom she later married
she later married
which she later married
No substitution required
Correct answer
whom she later married
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Efficacy
Urgency
Conspiracy
Ecstasy
Efficiency
Correct answer
Urgency
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Shraddha wandered through the labyrinth of thoughts, seeking clarity _____ chaos.
for
upstairs
down
amidst
Correct answer
for
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
One answer to the ________ of air pollution is to build a car that does not pollute.
problem
basis
resolution
measure
Correct answer
problem
Select the correct active voice of the given sentence
Why was such a letter written by Rupesh?
Why did Rupesh wrote such a letter?
Why has Rupesh writes such a letter?
Why is Rupesh write such a letter?
Why did Rupesh write such a letter?
Correct answer
Why did Rupesh wrote such a letter?
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the 2_ of Westbound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3_ Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also __5 the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
indifferent
distant
indirect
further
Correct answer
indifferent
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the 2_ of Westbound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3_ Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also __5 the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
importance
emphasis
consequence
insignificance
Correct answer
importance
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the 2_ of Westbound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3_ Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also __5 the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
dividing
collecting
sharing
linking
Correct answer
dividing
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the 2_ of Westbound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3_ Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also __5 the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
languished
thrived
retreated
radiated
Correct answer
languished
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre-modern trade and cultural links between 1 parts of the world. The name ‘silk routes’ points to the 2_ of Westbound Chinese silk cargoes along this route. Historians have identified several silk routes, over land and by sea, knitting together vast regions of Asia, and 3_ Asia with Europe and northern Africa. They are known to have existed since before the Christian Era and 4 almost till the fifteenth century. But Chinese pottery also __5 the same route, as did textiles and spices from India and Southeast Asia.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
migrated
stayed
walked
travelled
Correct answer
migrated
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience. One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John’s farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John’s guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John’s farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.
Why did John remain steadfast in his traditional farming methods?
He was afraid of changing and could not invest.
He believed that hard work and patience were the keys to success.
He was too old to learn new techniques.
He didn’t have enough money to invest in modern equipment.
Correct answer
He was afraid of changing and could not invest.
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience. One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John’s farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John’s guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John’s farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.
What can we infer about John’s character from the story?
He was lazy and unproductive.
He was dishonest and deceitful.
He was wise and humble.
He was arrogant and stubborn.
Correct answer
He was lazy and unproductive.
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience. One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John’s farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John’s guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John’s farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.
What was the name of the old farmer in the story?
James
Jack
John
Joe
Correct answer
James
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience. One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John’s farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John’s guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John’s farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.
What did the young farmers do when they came to the village?
They started using traditional farming methods.
They started a new business in the village.
They left the village soon after arriving.
They started using modern farming techniques and equipment.
Correct answer
They started using traditional farming methods.
Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
Once, an old farmer named John lived in a village. Despite the arrival of young farmers with modern techniques, John stuck to traditional methods, believing in hard work and patience. One day, a group of young farmers came to the village and started using modern farming techniques and equipment. They boasted about their high yields and profits, and many of the villagers were impressed. Over time, the young farmers struggled while John’s farm thrived, showcasing healthy crops and well-cared-for animals. Recognising his wisdom, the villagers sought John’s guidance, and he became a respected elder. He taught them the importance of respecting nature, working with it, and embodying values like perseverance and hard work. John’s farm became a model for sustainable and ethical practices, leaving a lasting legacy. He was remembered as a wise and humble man who dedicated his life to the land and community.
What would be an appropriate title for this story?
The War Between Old and New Farmers
The Rise of Modern Farming Techniques
The Wisdom of Traditional Farming
The Importance of Patience in Farming
Correct answer
The War Between Old and New Farmers
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.