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2401.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.He said, “I was sleeping.”

A. He said that he had been sleeping
B. He said that he was sleeping
C. He said that he had sleeping
D. He said that I had been sleeping
Answer» C. He said that he had sleeping
2402.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.He said, “Let us work hard.”

A. He requested to let him to work hard
B. He proposed that they should have worked hard
C. He proposed that they should do work hard
D. He proposed that they should work hard
Answer» E.
2403.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.He said, “ I am unwell.”

A. He said that he is unwell
B. He said that he was unwell
C. He said that I will unwell
D. He said that I was unwell
Answer» C. He said that I will unwell
2404.

Q: He said, “I saw a book here.”

A. He said that he saw a book here.
B. He said that he saw a book there.
C. He said that he had seen a book here.
D. He said that he had seen a book there.
Answer» E.
2405.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.He said, “ I have passed the test.”

A. He said that he passed the test
B. He said that he has passed the test
C. He said that he has been passed the test
D. He said that he had been passed the test
Answer» E.
2406.

Q: He said, “I cannot help you at present because I am myself in difficulty."

A. He said that I cannot help you at present because I myself in difficulty .
B. He said that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.
C. He told that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.
D. He asked that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.
Answer» C. He told that he could not help you at present because he was himself in difficulty.
2407.

Q: Direction: Choose the correct alternative of the following sentences.He said, “I am reading my book.”

A. He told that is reading his book
B. He told that he was reading his book
C. He said that he was reading his book
D. He said that he is reading his book
Answer» D. He said that he is reading his book
2408.

Q: He said he goes for a walk every morning.

A. He said, “ I went for a walk every morning.”
B. He said, “I go for a walk every morning.”
C. He said, “I will go for a walk every morning.”
D. He said, “ He goes for a walk every morning.”
Answer» C. He said, “I will go for a walk every morning.”
2409.

Q: He rides the high horse because of his high connection.

A. is famous
B. talks flatteringly
C. puts on airs
D. is prosperous
Answer» D. is prosperous
2410.

Q: He promised to look into the matter.

A. to peer closely
B. to take care of
C. to investigate
D. to question
Answer» D. to question
2411.

Q: The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.There were tooA : many doubts that cropped up everyB : seniors for clarity and resolutionC : now and then and I would run to my

A. ACB
B. ABC
C. CBA
D. CAB
Answer» B. ABC
2412.

Q: He plants a mango tree.

A. A mango tree was planted by him.
B. A mango tree is planted by him.
C. A mango tree has planted by him.
D. A mango tree planted by him.
Answer» C. A mango tree has planted by him.
2413.

Q: He practised regularly to make his speech perfect.

A. Perfect to make his speech regularly.
B. regularly to make his speech perfectly.
C. perfectly to make his speech regularly.
D. No improvement.
Answer» E.
2414.

Q: He ordered his servant to do as he was told.

A. He ordered his servant, “Do as you are told”.
B. He said to his servant, “Do as you are told”.
C. He said to his servant, “Do as I told you.”
D. He said to his servant, “Do as you were told”.
Answer» C. He said to his servant, “Do as I told you.”
2415.

Q: In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer. He never drinks and drives. He is too ------ to do something silly like that.

A. sensual
B. sensible
C. sensuous
D. sensitive
Answer» C. sensuous
2416.

Q: He made the utmost effort to save us.

A. an all-out
B. an altered
C. an intentional
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
2417.

Q: He_____ not have spoken the truth.

A. did
B. will
C. shall
D. may
Answer» E.
2418.

Q: He only wrote (A) / on one side of (B) / the paper. (C) / No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
2419.

Q: He meditates upon revenge.

A. Meditates
B. Meditates for
C. Meditates on
D. No improvement
Answer» B. Meditates for
2420.

Q: He managed (A) / to open the lid (B) / by a screw -driver(C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
2421.

Q: He made my day by telling me how important I was to him.

A. spoiled my day
B. made me resentful
C. gave me great pleasure
D. displeased me
Answer» D. displeased me
2422.

Q: he man has too many irons in the fire.

A. is attempting too many prospects simultaneously
B. is dealing with too many problems simultaneously
C. is cooking too many dishes simultaneously
D. is maintaining too many relationships simultaneously
Answer» B. is dealing with too many problems simultaneously
2423.

Q: He made the children work hard.

A. The children made him work hard.
B. He was made to work hard by the children.
C. The children were made work hard.
D. The children were made to work hard.
Answer» E.
2424.

Q: He made me write a letter.

A. I was made him to write a latter.
B. A latter was made to be written by him.
C. I was made to write a letter by him.
D. He was made to write a letter by me.
Answer» D. He was made to write a letter by me.
2425.

Q: He left her alone on the left bank of the river.

A. The first "left" is a verb and the second is an adjective.
B. The first "left" is an adjective and the second is a verb.
C. Both are words.
D. Both are adjectives.
Answer» B. The first "left" is an adjective and the second is a verb.
2426.

Q: He made away with ten thousand rupees in the course of three months.

A. squandered
B. saved
C. earned
D. ran away with
Answer» D. ran away with
2427.

Q: He kept looking at her, wondering where he ______ her before.

A. had seen
B. have seen
C. was seen
D. was seeing
Answer» B. have seen
2428.

Q: He is too poor to buy a car.

A. He is not so poor that he cannot buy a car.
B. He is so poor that he cannot buy a car.
C. He is not poor to buy a car.
D. He is not poor to bought a car.
Answer» C. He is not poor to buy a car.
2429.

Q: He is very (a)/ drunk, so (b)/ he cannot tell (c)/ you even his name. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» F.
2430.

Q: He is suffering from dengue for a week.

A. was suffering
B. had suffering
C. has been suffering
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
2431.

Q: He is the best man for this job. He has mental _______ to carry it out.

A. adroitness
B. durability
C. persuasion
D. predilection
Answer» E.
2432.

Q: He is quick-tempered and circumspect.

A. responsible
B. prudent
C. impulsive
D. No improvement.
Answer» D. No improvement.
2433.

Q: He is leaving the USA for good.

A. urgently
B. permanently
C. temporarily
D. immediately
Answer» C. temporarily
2434.

Q: He is known for blowing his own trumpet.

A. clattering
B. shouting
C. clamouring
D. boasting
Answer» E.
2435.

Q: Direction (1): Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.He is honest and so he………..in the town. (respect)

A. will respected
B. is respected
C. was respecting
D. are respected
Answer» C. was respecting
2436.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.He is honest and so he………..in the town. (respect)

A. will respected
B. is respected
C. was respecting
D. are respected
Answer» C. was respecting
2437.

Q: He is having many friends here.

A. have
B. will have
C. has
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
2438.

Q: He is confident______ his success.

A. of
B. for
C. about
D. towards
Answer» B. for
2439.

Q: He is always angry…………..his children.

A. with
B. on
C. over
D. at
Answer» B. on
2440.

Q: Directions(95): In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.He is almost quite competent (a)/ for the post Manager; (b)/ so when given a chance, (c)/ he can lead the company to its goal. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» B. B
2441.

Q: He is adequately provided for the necessities of life.

A. to
B. with
C. by
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
2442.

Q: He is (A)/ your brother (B)/ isn't it? (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. B
Answer» C. D
2443.

Q: He is addicted to smoke.

A. addicted to smoking
B. used to smoke
C. addicted of smoking
D. addicted with smoking
Answer» B. used to smoke
2444.

Q: He ______ his camera on the table.

A. lay
B. Lain
C. Laid
D. lie
Answer» D. lie
2445.

Q: He is (a)/having many (b)/ friends here (c)/ No error (d).

A. (a)
B. (b)
C. (c)
D. (d)
Answer» E.
2446.

Q: Read each part of the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, mark your answer as (5). He is (1)/ survived by (2) / his wife (3)/ or three sons (4)/ No Error (5)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» E. 5
2447.

Q: He……….himself a stiff drink before making his statement to the police officer.

A. threw
B. poured
C. filled
D. sipped
Answer» C. filled
2448.

Q: He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters.

A. seeking the help
B. picking up a fight
C. getting a right path
D. giving unwanted advice
Answer» C. getting a right path
2449.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.He…..at the airport yesterday. (see)

A. have seen
B. is seen
C. was seen
D. were seen
Answer» D. were seen
2450.

Q: He have started (1) / making a note of (2) / his appointments as (3) / he tends to forget them. (4) / No error (5)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer» B. 2