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1.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. Anisha decided to resign after she was passed ___ for promotion again._x005F_x000D_2. I will go __ to the shop if you will come with me.

A. Under
B. In
C. Over
D. About
Answer» D. About
2.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. There is no joy __ failure._x005F_x000D_2. He is ___ his shop today.

A. Within
B. In
C. Inn
D. About
Answer» C. Inn
3.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. There is no hope __ her heart._x005F_x000D_2. He is ___ his office today.

A. Within
B. In
C. Beyond
D. About
Answer» C. Beyond
4.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. Her husband died 10 years ago; she has been living as a _______ since then._x005F_x000D_2. The unhappy _______ was left with no option but to sell her jewellery to support her family, after he died.

A. widower
B. widow
C. celibate
D. none of the above
Answer» C. celibate
5.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. He had pinned his hopes ___ false promises._x005F_x000D_2. She went __ to win the competition.

A. At
B. On
C. Under
D. After
Answer» C. Under
6.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. He went ___ in a huff._x005F_x000D_2. She was ____ to Mumbai for a holiday

A. Of
B. Are
C. If
D. Off
Answer» E.
7.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. He _____ fill the form_x005F_x000D_2. I don’t understand why he ______ always go to the office before time.

A. Was
B. Will
C. Has
D. Wants
Answer» C. Has
8.

There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1.The currency trading session ______ eventually expire._x005F_x000D_2.His boss ______ give him a raise

A. May
B. Will
C. Has
D. Wants
Answer» C. Has
9.

The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D_Which photograph (a)/ was lying there(b)/ before Radha came (c)/ into the room? (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» B. b
10.

The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Either the manager(a)/ or his subordinates (b)/ had failed in his (c)/ duties, because the project fell apart (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» D. d
11.

The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_It is improbable (a)/ she would bee (b)/ taken away (c)/ against her will (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» C. c
12.

The given sentence have been divided into four parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_There was no reason (a) / four the presentation (b)/ to be delayed (c)/ once the conference hall was empty (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» C. c
13.

The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_There was a new project (a)/ very single day (b)/ for the company trainees (c)/ at the office headquarters (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» C. c
14.

The given sentence have been divided into four parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_They wear going (a)/ to cancel his appointment (b)/ as the CEO (c)/ because of personal enmity (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» B. b
15.

The given sentence have been divided into four parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_They were aware(a)/ that there project (b)/ was not going to meet (c)/ the intended target in time (d).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» C. c
16.

The given sentence has been divided into 5 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A boy who is (1) / constantly hesitating about (2) / which of any two tasks (3) / he will do first, will ultimately do either. (4) / No correction required. (5)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
17.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I found that dress (1) /more better than(2) / any other dress (3) / in the case.(4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» C. 3
18.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_By this time (1) / next year (2) / I had completed (3) /my post graduation. (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» D. 4
19.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Every child must make (1) / a resolution of giving up atleast (2) / one of the bad habit (3) / such as getting up late, biting nails, etc.(4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» D. 4
20.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He went(1) / to the shop (2) / to buy (3) /a scissor (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
21.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The property (1) / of the grandfather (2) / should be divided (3) / equally between his sons. (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
22.

The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The Bill was (1) / pushed through Lok Sabha (2) / in spite of opposition (3) / but for little modification. (4).

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. No correction required
Answer» E. No correction required
23.

The given sentence has been divided into 3 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'd' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_She is my cousin sister(1) / who works as (2) / an Engineer (3)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. No correction required
Answer» B. 2
24.

The given sentence has been divided into 3 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'd' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The sceneries (1)/of the Himalayas is (2)/extremely beautiful and excellent.(3)/No correction required (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. No correction required
Answer» B. 2
25.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. recently launched_x005F_x000D_2. a fund to_x005F_x000D_3. the Department of Biotechnology_x005F_x000D_4. tackle anti-microbial resistance

A. 2, 1, 3, 4
B. 3, 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 4, 2
D. 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer» C. 1, 3, 4, 2
26.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. pending because it wasn’t_x005F_x000D_2. Too many cases still lie_x005F_x000D_3. is the convict_x005F_x000D_4. confirmed that the accused really

A. 2, 1, 4, 3
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 1, 4, 3, 2
D. 4, 2, 1, 3
Answer» B. 2, 3, 4, 1
27.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. of their passions_x005F_x000D_2. is a knowledge_x005F_x000D_3. the knowledge_x005F_x000D_4. of mankind

A. 3, 2, 4, 1
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 1, 3, 4, 2
D. 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer» C. 1, 3, 4, 2
28.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. our country_x005F_x000D_2. following greater than some_x005F_x000D_3. Salman Khan has a fan_x005F_x000D_4. of the best paid sports person in

A. 1, 3, 4, 2
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 4, 1, 3, 2
D. 3, 2, 4, 1
Answer» E.
29.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. its best_x005F_x000D_2. is simply_x005F_x000D_3. science_x005F_x000D_4. the common sense at

A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 4, 2, 1, 3
C. 2, 3, 4, 1
D. 3, 2, 4, 1
Answer» E.
30.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. held on all India basis_x005F_x000D_2. appear the SSC examination_x005F_x000D_3. every year many students from_x005F_x000D_4. all over the country

A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 2 , 3, 1, 4
D. 2, 4, 1, 3
Answer» C. 2 , 3, 1, 4
31.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. India is a_x005F_x000D_2. cannot be denied_x005F_x000D_3. and this fact_x005F_x000D_4. developing country

A. 3, 2, 4, 1
B. 1, 4, 3, 2
C. 1, 2, 4, 3
D. 4, 3, 1, 2
Answer» C. 1, 2, 4, 3
32.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. and he who has hope,_x005F_x000D_2. has hope_x005F_x000D_3. has everything_x005F_x000D_4. the person who has health

A. 1, 4, 3, 2
B. 3, 2, 4, 1
C. 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 4, 2, 1, 3
Answer» E.
33.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. be, not what _x005F_x000D_2. always be_x005F_x000D_3. whom you want to_x005F_x000D_4. others want to see

A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 2, 3, 1, 4
D. 4, 3, 1, 2
Answer» D. 4, 3, 1, 2
34.

Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1) influenced life around the world, including_x005F_x000D_2) developed devices that greatly_x005F_x000D_3) phonograph, motion picture camera_x005F_x000D_4) Thomas Alva Edison_x005F_x000D_5) and the electric light bulb

A. 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
B. 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
C. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
D. 3, 5, 1, 2, 5
Answer» C. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
35.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the stench. The alphabet of that part is given at the end of each phrase as the answer. If there is no error, answer is (e)_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_As they planned a holiday (a)/ to Kashmir (b)/ they were happy that (c)/ it are a beautiful place(d) No error (e)

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. No error
Answer» E. No error
36.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_VERSATILE

A. untalented
B. adaptable
C. veracity
D. sober
Answer» B. adaptable
37.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_REPREHENSIBLE

A. disgraceful
B. responsible
C. innocent
D. sinful
Answer» D. sinful
38.

Pick the world exactly opposite in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Industrious

A. Agricultural
B. Manufacturing
C. Lethargic
D. Bored
Answer» D. Bored
39.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_OBSCURE

A. confusing
B. straightforward
C. vague
D. concealed
Answer» C. vague
40.

Pick the world exactly opposite in meaning to the given word:_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Question

A. Response
B. Query
C. Issue
D. Conflict
Answer» B. Query
41.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_MAJESTIC

A. inferior
B. magnificent
C. royal
D. splendid
Answer» B. magnificent
42.

Pick the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Bliss

A. demise
B. fame
C. sorrow
D. paradise
Answer» D. paradise
43.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_MEEK

A. soft
B. humble
C. tolerant
D. modest
E. strong
Answer» F.
44.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_BENEVOLENCE

A. hate
B. generosity
C. bifurcate
D. abandoned
Answer» B. generosity
45.

Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_ASPIRATION

A. dislike
B. eagerness
C. passion
D. objective
Answer» B. eagerness
46.

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D_Mercurial

A. Stable
B. Chemical
C. Emotional
D. Psychological
Answer» B. Chemical
47.

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Solar

A. Lunar
B. Eclipse
C. Sun
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Eclipse
48.

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Peace

A. War
B. Hatred
C. Fight
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Hatred
49.

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Dictatorial

A. Pliable
B. Vulnerable
C. Weak
D. Happy
Answer» B. Vulnerable
50.

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Achilles Heels

A. Strengths
B. Weaknesses
C. Flaws
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Weaknesses