Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined part of the given sentence.
Dogs are known for possession of the quality of being faithful.
honesty
genuineness
creditability
fidelity
Correct answer
honesty
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The ticket collector asked the passengers where their tickets were.
The ticket collector said to the passengers, “Where your tickets were?”
The ticket collector said to the passengers, “Where were your tickets?”
The ticket collector demanded the passengers, “Show me your tickets”
The ticket collector said to the passengers, “Where are your tickets?”
Correct answer
The ticket collector said to the passengers, “Where your tickets were?”
Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
There were a plethora of options available to the applicant.
destructive
recess
excess
insufficient
Correct answer
destructive
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Kids learn / a lot by / their / school activities and homework.
Kids learn
school activities and homework
their
a lot by
Correct answer
Kids learn
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Suraj has always shown a willingness to accept and respect the differences in others' lives with impartiality and avoid prejudice.
Willingness
Impartiality
Avoid
Differences
Correct answer
Willingness
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A.I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee.
B.I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee.
C.I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of coffee.
D.I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cup of coffee.
C
D
B
A
Correct answer
C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
That night the dinner was special, and the _________ himself came out to read out the menu list.
servant
public
guest
chef
Correct answer
servant
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Why was such a letter written by your brother?
Why is your brother writing such a letter?
Why has your brother written such a letter?
Why did your brother write such a letter?
Why your brother wrote such a letter?
Correct answer
Why is your brother writing such a letter?
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story
A story of animals
A foolish and concocted story
A true story
A children’s story
Correct answer
A story of animals
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 earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)__ in China were printed by (3)_____ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.
from
by
a
the
Correct answer
from
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 earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)__ in China were printed by (3)_____ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.
writing
inking
reading
printing
Correct answer
writing
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 earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)__ in China were printed by (3)_____ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.
page
books
paper
book
Correct answer
page
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 earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)__ in China were printed by (3)_____ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.
write
rub
rubbing
writing
Correct answer
write
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 earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)__ in China were printed by (3)_____ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.
Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.
of
in
by
from
Correct answer
of
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Psychic
Though
Truthfully
Suddeness
Correct answer
Psychic
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.
Which film by Satyajit Ray deals with the theme of autocracy?
Pather Panchali
Dev
Hirak Rajar Deshe
Mahapurush
Correct answer
Pather Panchali
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.
According to the passage, which of the following was a major inspiration for Satyajit Ray?
Neo realism
The society
Comics
Early Bengali cinema
Correct answer
Neo realism
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.
Which film by Satyajit Ray deals with the portrayal of childhood?
Pather Panchali
Hirak Rajar Deshe
Mahapurush
Devi
Correct answer
Pather Panchali
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.
According to the passage, how has Mahapurush been translated?
Great man
The one man
Godman
Great being
Correct answer
Great man
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.
Which of the following is NOT a theme of any of Satyajit Ray’s movies, according to the passage?
Motivational life stories
Rural life
Faulty social structures
Complexities in relationships
Correct answer
Motivational life stories
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