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2101.

Q: In a letter about the same subject that has already been written to the same receiver or department, what should be mentioned?

A. subject
B. reference
C. enclosure
D. all of the these
Answer» C. enclosure
2102.

Q: In a field one summer’s day a grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heartfelt content.

A. hearty contend
B. hearts contention
C. heart’s content
D. heart contents
E. no correction required
Answer» D. heart contents
2103.

Q: In a country currently there is (1)/ absolute no shortage in fact (2)/ there is an abundance of pilots holding (3)/ a valid license but unable to find a job. (4) / No error (5).

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» C. 3
2104.

Q: In a classroom student are to be trained to love _____

A. one another
B. altogether
C. each other
D. all others
Answer» B. altogether
2105.

Q: IMPUDENT

A. Insolent
B. Arrogant
C. Vigilant
D. Astute
Answer» B. Arrogant
2106.

Q: Imposed a restriction on

A. constipated
B. constrained
C. conserved
D. construed
Answer» C. conserved
2107.

Q: IMPROVEMENT

A. Advancement
B. Preference
C. Promotion
D. Betterment
Answer» E.
2108.

Q: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.  My brother is indifferent (about) whatever I say.

A. in
B. of
C. to
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
2109.

Q: Impiety

A. blasphemy
B. heresy
C. profanity
D. reverence
Answer» E.
2110.

Q: IMPETUOUS

A. Cautious
B. Reckless
C. Agitated
D. Impulsive
Answer» B. Reckless
2111.

Q: IMPECCABLE

A. flashy
B. boring
C. faulty
D. tedious
Answer» D. tedious
2112.

Q: Immediately the sympathies of the (A) police and (B) magistrates, some sections of the media and (C) public opinion swing towards the (D) perpetrator, not the victim.

A. A-C
B. A-B
C. B-D
D. B-A
E. No Interchange Possible
Answer» C. B-D
2113.

Q: IGNOMINIOUS

A. honorable
B. clever
C. valuable
D. desirable
Answer» B. clever
2114.

Q: Ignominy

A. Ignorance
B. Rebuke
C. Impeachment
D. Disgrace
Answer» E.
2115.

Q: If you wrote, to me earlier, I would have easily solved your problem.

A. had written
B. were writing
C. have written
D. No Improvement
Answer» B. were writing
2116.

Q: If you will bring a letter of introduction, I will consider your request.

A. No substitution
B. If you bring
C. If you will be bringing
D. If you brings
Answer» C. If you will be bringing
2117.

Q: Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternative to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D).Q.5. If you want to save money you must get rid of shopping.

A. cut down on
B. get on with
C. put on with
D. No improvement
Answer» B. get on with
2118.

Q: Direction: In these questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternative to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D).Q.1. On one occasion he persuaded me to accompany him on shooting expedition he was planning

A. has planned
B. had planned
C. planned
D. No improvement
Answer» C. planned
2119.

Q: If you set your mind to a goal, you eventually achieve it.

A. you will eventually achieve it
B. you would eventually have achieved it
C. you would eventually achieve it
D. No improvement
Answer» B. you would eventually have achieved it
2120.

Q: If you________of wild animals at night, there will be no trouble.

A. are aware
B. take care
C. are beware
D. are wary
Answer» E.
2121.

Q: In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.If you permit me to speak the truth (A) / I shall state without hesitation (B) / that you have done a mistake (C) / No Error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
2122.

Q: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.If you park your car here, the traffic police has fined you.

A. fine you
B. will fine you
C. fined you
D. No improvement
Answer» C. fined you
2123.

Q: If you look at a Map of the World, you will see, in the left-hand upper corner of the Eastern Hemisphere, two Islands lying beside the sea. I. lying beyond the seaII. lying in the seaIII. lying on the sea

A. Only I is correct
B. Only II is correct
C. Only I and III are correct
D. Both I and II are correct
E. No correction required
Answer» C. Only I and III are correct
2124.

Q: If you had arrived earlier, you had found me in the bus.

A. would have found
B. will find
C. would find
D. No improvement
Answer» B. will find
2125.

Q: If you don’t return my money, I’ll_____you.

A. sew
B. suit
C. sway
D. sue
Answer» E.
2126.

Q: If you do have a chimney, he says, (A)/just remember to put the fire out (B)/ before you go to the bed. (C)/ No Error (D)

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» D. d
2127.

Q: If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly.

A. work well for the boss
B. praise the boss
C. in a favour with the boss
D. Co-operate with boss
Answer» D. Co-operate with boss
2128.

Q: If UK will agree to the provisions on e-commerce, it will mean it won’t be allowed to impose data privatisation rules on industries looking to do business in UK.

A. agree to the
B. agrees to the
C. shall agrees to the
D. will agrees to the
E. No replacement required
Answer» C. shall agrees to the
2129.

Q: If the decision GOES UNDER me, I’ll go bankrupt.

A. go with it
B. go forth
C. go against
D. go for this
E. No correction required.
Answer» D. go for this
2130.

Q:  If the (A) obliged are (B) alternative, the (C) authorities are (D) flights to provide compensation or an (E) cancelled.

A. (A) – (E)
B. (B) – (C)
C. (B) – (E)
D. (A) - (D) and (B) and (E)
E. No interchange required
Answer» F.
2131.

Q: If she left now, she would reach the station on time.

A. she would reach
B. the station on time
C. if she left now
D. No error
Answer» E.
2132.

Q: If she _____a bird, she would fly

A. were
B. was a
C. is
D. are
Answer» B. was a
2133.

Q: If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in (1)/ the form of bacteria buried deep in (2)/ the planet’s permafrost or lichens. (3)/ No error (4)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
2134.

Q: If I was you (A) / I would not attend (B) / the function. (C) / No error (D)

A. C
B. D
C. A
D. B
Answer» D. B
2135.

Q: If I was you I would not sign the document.

A. No improvement
B. If I were you
C. If I have been you
D. If I had been you
Answer» C. If I have been you
2136.

Q: If I studied well, I will pass.

A. I passed
B. I pass
C. I would pass
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
2137.

Q: If I knew about him before I will have recommended him.

A. If I knew
B. recommended him
C. about him before
D. I will have
Answer» E.
2138.

Q: If I had helped him, he………………….

A. will not be drowned
B. would not be drowned
C. will not have drowned
D. would not have been drowned
Answer» E.
2139.

Q: If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level.

A. last stage of any work
B. the final problem in a series of problems
C. last thing in the series of distribution
D. the final judgment on serious matters
E. last page of any book
Answer» C. last thing in the series of distribution
2140.

Q: If I followed instructions I could have averted the mishap.

A. I had followed
B. I would have followed
C. I were to -follow
D. No Improvement
Answer» B. I would have followed
2141.

Q: If I am the P.M. I would ban all processions.

A. will be
B. were
C. am
D. No improvement
Answer» C. am
2142.

Q: If I ____ a doctor,  I would serve the poor.

A. am
B. had been
C. were
D. was
Answer» D. was
2143.

Q: If he phones again, I am going to give him a piece of my mind.

A. To be nice to him
B. To take revenge on him
C. To reprimand him
D. To support him
Answer» D. To support him
2144.

Q: If he is fortunately to be successful, you should give something back to society.

A. Unless you are fortunate
B. If you are fortunate
C. By being fortunate
D. If you were fortunately
E. No correction required
Answer» C. By being fortunate
2145.

Q: If children spend too much time watching television, they can create health problems for________.

A. oneself
B. themselves
C. himself
D. itself
Answer» C. himself
2146.

Q: If any of the founding (1)/fathers of our constitutions (2)/was to return to life for a day (3)/his opinion of our amendment would be interesting. (4)/No error (5)

A. If any of the founding
B. father of our constitutions
C. was to return to life for a day
D. his opinion of our amendment would be interesting
E. No error
Answer» D. his opinion of our amendment would be interesting
2147.

Q: If a world is deprived of literature, what would happen to the broad, the noble and the generous?

A. They would worry themselves into petty issues.
B. They would be living a free life without care.
C. They would tend to disappear and life would be correspondingly degraded.
D. They would celebrate life.
Answer» D. They would celebrate life.
2148.

Q: If a universal language really existed, people like tourists and businessmen would find it easier to………with foreigners.

A. transact
B. communicate
C. deal
D. exchange
Answer» C. deal
2149.

Q: If a man leads a life in an atmosphere of 'Safety First’ he will

A. improve physically and mentally
B. deteriorate physically and mentally
C. improve physically but deteriorate mentally
D. improve mentally but deteriorate physically
Answer» C. improve physically but deteriorate mentally
2150.

Q: Identify the synonym for the word – ruthless

A. callous
B. porous
C. viscous
D. ponderous
Answer» B. porous