Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The animals were frightened by the noise.
The noise had frightened the animals.
The animals frightened the noise.
The noise frightened the animal.
The noise frightened the animals.
Correct answer
The noise had frightened the animals.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
English will be taught by Mr. Jha.
Mr. Jha would teach English.
English would be taught by Mr. Jha.
Mr. Jha will teach English.
Mr. Jha teaches English.
Correct answer
Mr. Jha would teach English.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
We should teach our wards not to look down upon anybody in human society.
Talk leniently
Kneel down
Guess on something
Despise somebody
Correct answer
Talk leniently
In the following sentence, four words are given in underlined out of which one word is misspelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
And so he was (A), for, as she laughed (B) and talked, Jo had whiskd (C) things into place and given quite (D) a different air to the room.
C
B
D
A
Correct answer
C
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Envoy
Carrier
Chief
Ambassador
Receiver
Correct answer
Carrier
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The employee said, “I somehow managed to submit the project last night.”
The employee said that I somehow managed to submit the project the previous night.
The employee said that I have somehow managed to submit the project last night.
The employee said that he had somehow managed to submit the project last night.
The employee said that he had somehow managed to submit the project the previous night.
Correct answer
The employee said that I somehow managed to submit the project the previous night.
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
King Solomon of Israel is said to be one of a wisest man who ruled the earth.
is said to be one
King Solomon of Israel
of a wisest man
who ruled the earth.
Correct answer
is said to be one
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
He was consulted seldom by his colleagues while making important decisions on financial matters.
He was consulted seldom
decisions on financial matters.
by his colleagues
while making important
Correct answer
He was consulted seldom
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The bowler signalled the wicket-keeper to catch the ball.
Give
Change
Throw
Drop
Correct answer
Give
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It is a proven fact that _______ living being can survive without water.
none
no
any
neither
Correct answer
none
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who investigates, reports on, and helps settle complaints
Spokesman
Bildungsroman
Ombudsman
Superhuman
Correct answer
Spokesman
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Experience
Noticeable
Intterupt
Commodity
Correct answer
Experience
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have been yet to go to the flower exhibition at Delhi University.
have yet been
have yet being
had been yet
have yet
Correct answer
have yet been
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The students were asked to assemble in the meeting hall.
Put together
Dispersed
Collect
Gather
Correct answer
Put together
In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4). Some (5)___ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
occupancy
residence
presence
existence
Correct answer
occupancy
In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4). Some (5)___ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
peptic
unhealthy
nutritious
fattening
Correct answer
peptic
In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4). Some (5)___ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
power
energy
strength
capacity
Correct answer
power
In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4). Some (5)___ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4
gain
utility
content
worth
Correct answer
gain
In the following passage some words have been deleted, Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The roots of some plants get swollen with the (1) __________ of storage food which can be used as vegetables. The plants which have such roots are called root crops. These are (2)____________ staple foods with (3) __________ giving carbohydrates. These also have large water (4). Some (5)___ are carrots, beetroots, radishes, turnip, sweet potato etc.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
examples
illustration
case
samples
Correct answer
examples
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The teacher said that plants have life in them.
The teacher said, “Plants have life in them.”
The teacher says, “A plant has life in them.”
The teacher said, “Plants too have life in them.”
The teacher said, “The plants had life in them.”
Correct answer
The teacher said, “Plants have life in them.”
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.