Reading comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, idiom usage, error spotting, sentence improvement, and cloze tests.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Prudent
Wise
Atrocious
Stupid
Crafty
Correct answer
Wise
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The rebels laid up their arms.
laid down
laid out
laid on
laid by
Correct answer
laid down
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
I caught / a white cat / rustling / beneath my room.
a white cat
I caught
rustling
beneath my room.
No Error
Correct answer
a white cat
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
"We will have a thorough search before opening the room,” the inspector told his subordinates
The inspector told his subordinates that they would be having a thorough search before opening the room.
The inspector told his subordinates that they can have a thorough search before opening the room.
The inspector told his subordinates that they will had a thorough search before opening the room.
The inspector told his subordinates that they would have a thorough search before opening the room.
Correct answer
The inspector told his subordinates that they would be having a thorough search before opening the room.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ UK government continually reiterates its commitment to halting the brain drain.
The
A
An
Any
Correct answer
The
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
The teacher said, “She had started the fight”.
The teacher complained that she has started the fight.
The teacher said that she had started the fight.
The teacher ordered that she had started the fight,
The teacher said that she has started the fight.
Correct answer
The teacher complained that she has started the fight.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the given sentence.
The war resulted in ruthless killing of many people.
sacrilege
fratricide
carnage
murder
Correct answer
sacrilege
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The storm destroyed the entire village.
The entire village was destroyed by the storm.
The storm was destroying the entire village.
The village was being destroyed entirely by the storm.
The village was entirely destroyed by the storm.
Correct answer
The entire village was destroyed by the storm.
Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
The hapless incident was a result of sheer negligence by the authorities.
joyful
triumphant
ill- fated
grateful
Correct answer
joyful
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She has gained a lot of fame but still she is very realistic and sensible.
down to earth
down to it
down to bottom
down to drown
Correct answer
down to earth
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Publicly
Punctual
Protien
Pursuit
Correct answer
Publicly
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 Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
of
in
under
on
Correct answer
of
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 Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
concealing
disseminating
pouring
assembling
Correct answer
concealing
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 Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
same
myriad
clear
absolute
Correct answer
same
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 Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
through
as
about
in
Correct answer
through
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 Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the country and the largest in the public sector, functions (1)________ the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by (2)________ information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the (3)________ cultures and beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also (4)________ agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7,600 titles (5)________ published, of which 1,500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 journals about various issues of national and social significance.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
have being
have been
have be
had being
Correct answer
have being
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Conditions such as stress, depression and anxiety can all affect mental health and _________ a person’s routine.
fragment
crush
dishevel
disrupt
Correct answer
fragment
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hasten
Triumph
Spooky
Present
Dawdle
Correct answer
Triumph
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’.
He was advised for walking alone in the neighbourhood.
No substitution
advised about
advised against
advised on
Correct answer
No substitution
Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
When the dance had finished, Odysseus stood, his voice raised for all to hear. “We are truly honoured by your performance; not everyone can say that they have seen the dancers of Scyros. As tokens of our admiration we have brought gifts for you and your king.” A murmur of excitement. Luxuries did not come often to Scyros; no one here had the money to buy them.
You are too kind.” Lycomedes’ face was flushed with genuine pleasure; he had not expected this generosity. The servants brought trunks forth at Odysseus’ signal and began unloading them on the long tables. I saw the glitter of silver, the shine of glass and gems.
All of us, men and women both, leaned towards them, eager to see.
‘Please, take what you like,’ Odysseus said. The girls moved swiftly to the tables, and I watched them fingering the bright trinkets: perfumes in delicate glass bottles stoppered with a bit of wax; mirrors with carved ivory for handles; bracelets of twisted gold; ribbons, dyed deep in purples and reds. Among these were a few things I assumed were meant for Lycomedes and his counsellors: leather-bound shields, carved spear hafts, and silvered swords with supple kidskin sheathes. Lycomedes’ eyes had caught on one of these, like a fish snagged by a line. Odysseus stood near, presiding benevolently.
Achilles kept to the back, drifting slowly along the table. He paused to dab some perfume on his slender wrists, stroke the smooth handle of a mirror. He lingered a moment over a pair of earrings, blue stones set in silver wire.
A movement at the far end of the hall caught my eye. Diomedes had crossed the chamber and was speaking with one of his servants, who nodded and left through the large double doors. Whatever it was could not be important; Diomedes seemed half-asleep, his eyes heavy-lidded and bored.
I looked back to Achilles. He was holding the earrings up to his ears now, turning them this way and that, pursing his lips, playing at girlishness. It amused him, and the corner of his mouth curved up. His eyes flicked around the hall, catching for a moment on my face. I could not help myself. I smiled.
Which word in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to ‘advanced’?
Flushed
Lingered
Crossed
Snagged
Correct answer
Flushed
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.