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5951.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.He wrote, "It is time we thought about settling this deal."
A.	He wrote that it was time they thought about settling that deal.
B.	He wrote that it was time we thought about settling that deal.
C.	He wrote that it is time we thought about settling this deal.
D.	He wrote that it is time they thought about settling that deal.
Answer» B. He wrote that it was time we thought about settling that deal.

Discussion

5952.	Fill in the blanks with Appropriate words.I hope you will not turn ______ my request.
A.	off
B.	down
C.	around
D.	up
Answer» C. around

Discussion

5953.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If it weren’t for the old man, we haven’t had anything to talk about.
A.	we haven’t had
B.	anything to talk
C.	for the old man
D.	If it weren’t
Answer» B. anything to talk

Discussion

5954.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:Who is the girl who ______ you at the cinema last night?
A.	has been recognizing
B.	have recognized
C.	recognize
D.	recognized
Answer» E.

Discussion

5955.	Direction: Below each of the following sentences three possible substitutes are given for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet against the corresponding letter A), B) or C). If none of the substitutes improves the sentence, indicate D) as your response on the Answer-Sheet.He told me that he had been waiting from four hours.
A.	for four hours
B.	about four hours
C.	until four hours
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. about four hours

Discussion

5956.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. His daughter blamed him for partiality.
A.	He was blame for partiality by his daughter.
B.	He is being blamed for partiality by his daughter.
C.	He was being blamed for partiality by his daughter.
D.	He was blamed for partiality by his daughter.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5957.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.I was laughed at by my friends when I fell off the chair.
A.	My friends are laughing at me when I fell off the chair.
B.	My friends laugh at me when I fell off the chair.
C.	My friends were laughing at me when I fell off the chair.
D.	My friends laughed at me when I fell off the chair.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5958.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.Sushmita’s youngest sister is not only beautiful but even intelligent also.
A.	is not only beautiful
B.	but even intelligent also
C.	No Error
D.	Sushmita’s youngest sister
Answer» C. No Error

Discussion

5959.	Directions: In the following question, two columns are given, containing three phrases each. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a correct sentence. If none of the phrases make a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.Column (1) Column (2)(A) Public editors and ombudsmen have(D) themselves and operating as collectors of critical opinion.(B) They identify blind spots that news outlets can’t see(E) given unbridled access to the process of news-gathering. (C) A news ombudsman is (F) historically stood as critical advocates for consumers of news.
A.	B-E
B.	C-F and B-D
C.	A-F
D.	C-D and B-F
E.	None of these
Answer» D. C-D and B-F

Discussion

5960.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She said, "I will have my report finished by tomorrow."
A.	She said that she would have her report finished by tomorrow.
B.	She said that she will have her report finished by the next day.
C.	She said that she will have her report finished by tomorrow.
D.	She said that she would have her report finished by the next day.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5961.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The subway system has become very safe and it has come a long way since the 1980s and 1990s where violence was rampant.
A.	has become very safe
B.	along way
C.	where violence
D.	it has come
Answer» D. it has come

Discussion

5962.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:An incentive ___________ hard work is always prosperity.
A.	of
B.	from
C.	for
D.	to
Answer» D. to

Discussion

5963.	In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I have _______ milk to drink.
A.	Most
B.	Enough
C.	Many
D.	None
Answer» C. Many

Discussion

5964.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.You as well as I am responsible for our losses.
A.	our losses
B.	You as well as
C.	responsible for
D.	I am
Answer» E.

Discussion

5965.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Under the weather
A.	Become a bit unpredictable like the weather.
B.	Slightly unwell or in low spirits.
C.	Feel optimistic simply because the weather is good.
D.	Feel depressed because you expect bad weather.
Answer» C. Feel optimistic simply because the weather is good.

Discussion

5966.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.She will finish the thesis in a fortnight.
A.	The thesis would be finished in a fortnight by her.
B.	The thesis will finished by her in a fortnight.
C.	The thesis will be finished by her in a fortnight.
D.	A fortnight is required to finish the thesis.
Answer» D. A fortnight is required to finish the thesis.

Discussion

5967.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She said to him, "I can run faster than you."
A.	She told him that she could run faster than him.
B.	She said to him that she can run faster than him.
C.	She told him that she could be running faster than him.
D.	She has told him that she can run faster than him.
Answer» B. She said to him that she can run faster than him.

Discussion

5968.	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'.Teachers' Day shall be observed (1)/as non-teaching day (2)/in our campus. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5969.	In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.The Kepler Space Telescope, (P)/ launched on 2009, was designed (Q)/to find planets around other stars. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

5970.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The old man did not wanted to eat any food.
A.	to eat
B.	any food
C.	did not wanted
D.	The old man
Answer» D. The old man

Discussion

5971.	Direction: Fill in with the right phrasal verb.Never ________ upon the marginalized.
A.	look over
B.	look down
C.	look through
D.	look into
Answer» C. look through

Discussion

5972.	In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not contain an error in any part of the sentence.Identify the statements containing an error and also point out the part containing the error.I. The fifth and final act (a)/ of Macbeth (b)/ contains the (c) / sleepwalking scene.II. The percentages (a) / of school leavers (b) / who go to university (c) / is about five per cent.III. The Finance Minister view (a)/ is that the scheme will ensure (b)/ that millions of farmers will be (c) / lifted out of poverty in the next ten years(d).
A.	I-c
B.	II-b
C.	I-a and II-b
D.	II-a and III-a
E.	II-c and III-d
Answer» E. II-c and III-d

Discussion

5973.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word.Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.By ______ was this done?
A.	whose
B.	why
C.	whom
D.	where
Answer» D. where

Discussion

5974.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.If the growth of population had been controlled earlier, mankind wouldn't lived in a polluted world now.
A.	had been controlled earlier
B.	mankind wouldn't lived
C.	If the growth of population
D.	in a polluted world now
Answer» C. If the growth of population

Discussion

5975.	Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The man who is in the green shirt is the chief of the day.
A.	Pronoun
B.	Relative noun
C.	Demonstrative pronouns
D.	Assertive noun
Answer» B. Relative noun

Discussion

5976.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.The president's coterie of advisers was unable to offer him a ____________ to the national problem.
A.	Solvent
B.	Solute
C.	Solution
D.	Mixture
Answer» D. Mixture

Discussion

5977.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(What is worses) is that there is practically no room for improved relations as long as Mr. Gupta keeps the issue floating.
A.	What is worsen
B.	What is worse
C.	What is worsing
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. What is worsing

Discussion

5978.	Fill up the blanks with appropriate prepositions.I prefer tea ______ coffee.
A.	against
B.	not
C.	to
D.	than
Answer» D. than

Discussion

5979.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option.What to make people (1)/tense is actually (2)/a mystery, which (3)/ is difficult to unfold. (4)/ No error (5)
A.	What to make people
B.	tense is actually
C.	a mystery, which
D.	is difficult to unfold
E.	No error
Answer» B. tense is actually

Discussion

5980.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was told.
A.	Rajesh ordered his driver “Do as you are told”.
B.	Rajesh says to his driver “Do as I told you”.
C.	Rajesh said to his driver, “Do as you are told.”
D.	Rajesh says to his driver “Do as you were told”.
Answer» D. Rajesh says to his driver “Do as you were told”.

Discussion

5981.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.My brother said, "I was not making a noise thus I did not disturb the neighbours."
A.	My brother said that he had not been making a noise so he has not been disturbing the neighbours.
B.	My brother said that he was not making a noise so he had not disturbed the neighbours.
C.	My brother said that was not making a noise so he has not disturbed the neighbours.
D.	My brother said that he had not been making a noise so he had not disturbed the neighbours.
Answer» E.

Discussion

5982.	No sooner did the sun rise /(1) when we took a hasty breakfast /(2) and resumed the journey /(3). No error /(4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5983.	Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet.You look as if you have ran all the way home.
A.	You look as if
B.	you have ran
C.	all the way home
D.	No error
Answer» C. all the way home

Discussion

5984.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Scholars have studied the lives of present-day farmer’s who practice agriculture.
A.	farmer’s
B.	the lives of
C.	Scholars have
D.	practice agriculture
Answer» B. the lives of

Discussion

5985.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Zakir said, “Here is the book that I have been looking for.”
A.	Zakir said that, there was the book that he has been looking for.
B.	Zakir said that, here was the book that he had been looking for.
C.	Zakir said that there was the book that he had been looking for.
D.	Zakir said that, here was the book that he has been looking for.
Answer» D. Zakir said that, here was the book that he has been looking for.

Discussion

5986.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.I was recommended another doctor.
A.	Somebody recommended another doctor.
B.	Somebody recommender me to another doctor.
C.	Somebody recommended me another doctor.
D.	Somebody recommends me another doctor.
Answer» D. Somebody recommends me another doctor.

Discussion

5987.	Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{Neither\;of\;these\;two\;documents}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{support\;your\;claim}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{on\;the\;property}},}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

5988.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "This is a bad idea."
A.	He said this that was a bad idea.
B.	He said that that is a bad idea.
C.	He said that that was a bad idea.
D.	He said this that is a bad idea.
Answer» D. He said this that is a bad idea.

Discussion

5989.	In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.Ramu, Shyamu and Abdul came forward one after the others.
A.	one after others
B.	one after the other
C.	after one other
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. after one other

Discussion

5990.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Most of the work of this NGO are of little beneﬁt to the disadvantaged.
A.	Most of the work
B.	are of little beneﬁt
C.	to the disadvantaged
D.	of this NGO
Answer» C. to the disadvantaged

Discussion

5991.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.But she (win more) hearts for her gallant display of endurance.
A.	winned more
B.	won more
C.	wan more
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. wan more

Discussion

5992.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Davos, which has the largest ski resort in Switzerland and is the highest city in Europe, encompassing five separate ski areas.
A.	is the highest city
B.	encompassing
C.	in Europe
D.	which has the largest ski resort
Answer» C. in Europe

Discussion

5993.	Choose the answer option which will CORRECTLY fill the blank:______ the people you invited are coming.
A.	Any
B.	Each
C.	This
D.	All
Answer» E.

Discussion

5994.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Tom said that the burglar had come in through the window.
A.	Tom said,"The burglar had came in through the window."
B.	Tom said,"The burglar must have come in through the window."
C.	Tom said,"Did the burglar come in through the window."
D.	Tom said,"The burglar came in through the window."
Answer» E.

Discussion

5995.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.I promised my husband that I will cook food for him.
A.	A promise was made by me to my husband that food will be cooked by me.
B.	Food will be cooked by me was a promise I made to my husband.
C.	I promised my husband that food will be cooked by me
D.	My husband wanted a promise from me that I will cook the food.
Answer» B. Food will be cooked by me was a promise I made to my husband.

Discussion

5996.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It also indicates the caveats and failure modes in the model need to be improved before (been used independently).
A.	Been using independently
B.	Being used independently
C.	Been independently
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Been independently

Discussion

5997.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:Tell me when the kettle _____________
A.	boils
B.	boiled
C.	will boil
D.	would boil
Answer» B. boiled

Discussion

5998.	Choose the correct form of tense.It ___________ since early morning.
A.	Rained
B.	Has been raining
C.	Is raining
D.	Had been raining
Answer» C. Is raining

Discussion

5999.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Anuj said, “I need your help now.”
A.	Anju needed my help then.
B.	Anuj said that he needed my help then.
C.	Anuj said he needed my help now.
D.	Anuj says he needed my help now.
Answer» C. Anuj said he needed my help now.

Discussion

6000.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said, "I must work hard."
A.	He told him to work hard
B.	He was going to work hard
C.	He said that he had to work hard.
D.	He said I must be working hard
Answer» D. He said I must be working hard

Discussion

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Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.He wrote, "It is time we thought about settling this deal."

Fill in the blanks with Appropriate words.I hope you will not turn ______ my request.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If it weren’t for the old man, we haven’t had anything to talk about.

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:Who is the girl who ______ you at the cinema last night?

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. His daughter blamed him for partiality.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.I was laughed at by my friends when I fell off the chair.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No Error'.Sushmita’s youngest sister is not only beautiful but even intelligent also.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She said, "I will have my report finished by tomorrow."

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The subway system has become very safe and it has come a long way since the 1980s and 1990s where violence was rampant.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:An incentive ___________ hard work is always prosperity.

In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I have _______ milk to drink.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.You as well as I am responsible for our losses.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Under the weather

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.She will finish the thesis in a fortnight.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.She said to him, "I can run faster than you."

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The old man did not wanted to eat any food.

Direction: Fill in with the right phrasal verb.Never ________ upon the marginalized.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word.Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.By ______ was this done?

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.If the growth of population had been controlled earlier, mankind wouldn't lived in a polluted world now.

Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The man who is in the green shirt is the chief of the day.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.The president's coterie of advisers was unable to offer him a ____________ to the national problem.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(What is worses) is that there is practically no room for improved relations as long as Mr. Gupta keeps the issue floating.

Fill up the blanks with appropriate prepositions.I prefer tea ______ coffee.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was told.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.My brother said, "I was not making a noise thus I did not disturb the neighbours."

No sooner did the sun rise /(1) when we took a hasty breakfast /(2) and resumed the journey /(3). No error /(4)

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet.You look as if you have ran all the way home.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Scholars have studied the lives of present-day farmer’s who practice agriculture.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.Zakir said, “Here is the book that I have been looking for.”

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.I was recommended another doctor.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "This is a bad idea."

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Most of the work of this NGO are of little beneﬁt to the disadvantaged.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.But she (win more) hearts for her gallant display of endurance.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Davos, which has the largest ski resort in Switzerland and is the highest city in Europe, encompassing five separate ski areas.

Choose the answer option which will CORRECTLY fill the blank:______ the people you invited are coming.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Tom said that the burglar had come in through the window.

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.I promised my husband that I will cook food for him.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It also indicates the caveats and failure modes in the model need to be improved before (been used independently).

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:Tell me when the kettle _____________

Choose the correct form of tense.It ___________ since early morning.

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Anuj said, “I need your help now.”

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said, "I must work hard."