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| 2351. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Irk |
| A. | Attract |
| B. | Discourage |
| C. | Irritate |
| D. | Please |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2352. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given._x005F_x000D_ Nugatory |
| A. | Delusive |
| B. | Futile |
| C. | Unreal |
| D. | Productive |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2353. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ He began to ask about his enemies who (had been hunting) him._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is been hunting_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | was been hunting_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | had been hunted |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2354. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given._x005F_x000D_ Naive |
| A. | Artful |
| B. | Candid |
| C. | Credulous |
| D. | Sincere |
| Answer» B. Candid | |
| 2355. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Grotesque |
| A. | Free |
| B. | Odd |
| C. | Plain |
| D. | Queer |
| Answer» D. Queer | |
| 2356. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ My brother and I would enjoy (chasing) the butterflies amidst our own simple, innocuous games._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | chase_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | chased_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | to chasing_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2357. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We (had) a horse-shoe shaped platform made of clay, but it was destroyed by the rains._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | has_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | has had_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2358. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ The humanities and the arts (has been given) short shrift, in primary, secondary and tertiary education._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have been given |
| B. | have being given |
| C. | have been give |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. have being given | |
| 2359. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed,select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Even a simple thing like (wash) the hands seems killing._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | washed |
| B. | washes |
| C. | washing |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2360. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Our body's wisdom (know) what is best for us._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | knows |
| B. | knowing |
| C. | known |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. knowing | |
| 2361. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed,select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The butterfly (flutter) its wings, trying desperately to disentangle itself from the web of potential death._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | fluttering |
| B. | will flutter |
| C. | was fluttering |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2362. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ₹18._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | are_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | were_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2363. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Great personalities (has attained) their heights by doing things differently._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have attained_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | have attain_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | have attaining_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. have attain_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2364. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Partition (has been billed) as a distressing phase in the subcontinent’s history._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have been billed |
| B. | has being billed |
| C. | has been bill |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2365. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ I worry that social media (is killing) creativity._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is killed |
| B. | are killed |
| C. | was kills |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2366. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ You (have been) a very good girl._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | has been |
| B. | is been |
| C. | have being |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2367. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The diesel engines replaced the steam engines and the old first class coaches (is replaced) by coupes in a corridor._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was replaced |
| B. | were replaced |
| C. | were replace |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. were replace | |
| 2368. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ You (will being surprised) to learn that some leading philosophers have supported immoral views._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | will be surprised |
| B. | will be surprise |
| C. | will be surprising |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. will be surprise | |
| 2369. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I (had been) a unique case of slow learning._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | will be surprised |
| B. | will be surprise |
| C. | will be surprising |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. will be surprise | |
| 2370. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ There was hardly any traffic and my father told us the history of the place we (is trekking) to._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was trekking |
| B. | were trekking |
| C. | were trek |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. were trekking | |
| 2371. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ We kept aside our clothes, (clean) our hiking boots and made sure we had our thick woolen socks._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | cleaned |
| B. | cleans |
| C. | to clean |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. cleans | |
| 2372. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ My father (were standing) in the balcony, his face clenched in a storm of emotions._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was standing |
| B. | was stand |
| C. | was stood |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. was stand | |
| 2373. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Many countries and States (is debating) a ban on plastic bags or taxing their use._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | are debating |
| B. | are debated |
| C. | is debated |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. are debated | |
| 2374. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Data of seizure of tiger body parts reveal that of the 14 cases, five (was reported) inside the reserves._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was reports_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | were reported_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | is reported_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. is reported_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2375. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement isneeded, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Data of seizure of tiger body parts reveal that of the 14 cases, five (was reported) inside the reserves_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was reports_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | were reported_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | is reported_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. is reported_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2376. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ A simple glance at one’s garden (uplifted) the mood._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | uplift |
| B. | uplifts_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | uplifting_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. uplifting_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2377. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ In the post-liberalisation era, urbanisation (has being taking) place at a rapid pace._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | has been taking_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | has been took_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | had been took_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. has been took_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2378. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ The sun hid behind a cloud and it seemed like a light (have been switched) off._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | had been switched_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | had been switch_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | have been switching_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» B. had been switch_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2379. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ With time now available for leisure, my father (discover) a new side to himself_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | discovering_x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | has discovered_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | had discove_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» C. had discove_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2380. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ I (has failed) in my eleventh grade chemistry paper._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was fail_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | had failed_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | is failing_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. is failing_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2381. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The bliss of (oversleeping) cuddled up under a warm and cosy blanket is just other-worldly._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | oversleep_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | oversleeps_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | overslept_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2382. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The music (soothe) me and I stroll on happily._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | soothing_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | soothes_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | had soothed_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. had soothed_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2383. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ He (has to develop) self-confidence, so leave him alone._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have to develop_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | are to develop_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | has to developed_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2384. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We protested that we (was going) all the way to Haridwar._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is going_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | were going_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | were went_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. were went_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2385. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ They are giving something back to the planet that (being defiled) every day in a thousand ways._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is been defiled_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | is being defiled_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | is been defiling_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. is been defiling_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2386. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ I wouldn’t (has dared) to venture into such a scene._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have dared |
| B. | have dare |
| C. | had dare |
| D. | no improvement_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» B. have dare | |
| 2387. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Environmental care (had slowly regressing) to the back of our daily requirements_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is slowly regressing_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | were slowly regressing |
| C. | are slowly regress |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. were slowly regressing | |
| 2388. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The technical aspect of English that deals with ironies (has always intrigue) my inquisitive mind._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | is always intrigued |
| B. | will always intrigued |
| C. | has always intrigued_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2389. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ As humans we (crossing) our line in disturbing the balance of nature._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | has crossed_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | crossed_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | have crossed_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2390. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ His friends claimed that he (been depressed) for a few months._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | had being depressed |
| B. | had been depressed |
| C. | had been depress |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. had been depress | |
| 2391. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ A better example is a person who (has been assigned) the duty of planting trees and watering them along an expressway._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have been assigned_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | have been assign |
| C. | has been assign_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2392. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". The greeting card (also reducing) the need to sit down and write loving messages to our dear ones._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | has also reduce |
| B. | had also reduce |
| C. | has also reduced_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2393. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | was sitting |
| B. | had sitting |
| C. | was sit |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. had sitting | |
| 2394. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ The realisation came when we noticed that our children (had becoming) too dependent on us._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | had become |
| B. | has became |
| C. | has become_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» B. has became | |
| 2395. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ We could not afford (to paying) the entire sum._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | paid |
| B. | pays_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | to pay_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» D. no improvement | |
| 2396. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ By now that garden (had been reduced) to an insignificant muddy patch._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | has to reduced |
| B. | have been reduced_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | had been reducing_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2397. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ The battle (had been raging) for some time._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | have been raging |
| B. | have been raged |
| C. | had being raged |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2398. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Winds blowing northwards (has took) our kite to a vertiginous height._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | had take |
| B. | had taken |
| C. | had taking |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. had taking | |
| 2399. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ By then running water and electricity (had arrive), making the well and the lamp post redundant._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | had arriving_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | had arrived_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | arriving_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. arriving_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 2400. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ Elections, rights, governance and leadership (is becoming) empty words._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | are become_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | are becoming_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | is become_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» C. is become_x005F_x000D_ | |