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6251.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Expensive oil could hit consumption and public investment and dent private investment (what is not a path) to a sustained revival.
A.	Who is not a path
B.	Whom is not a path
C.	Which is not a path
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

6252.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: Courage is a mental state and so, it gets its strength from spiritual and ______ sources.
A.	superficial
B.	social
C.	intellectual
D.	intelligible
Answer» D. intelligible

Discussion

6253.	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'. Policymakers will think hard about creating (1)/ an appropriate legal framework to (2)/ prevent the capture of regulatories by special interests. (3)/ No error. (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6254.	Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Now people are focusing on their fitness not only for their aesthetic appeal (also but) for their health.
A.	But even
B.	But also
C.	Even but
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Even but

Discussion

6255.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response.I shall be obliged if you could grant me an interview.
A.	Give
B.	Allow
C.	Permit
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

6256.	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, "My sister was here ten days ago, but she is not here now."
A.	She said that her sister was here ten days ago, but she was not there then.
B.	She said that her sister had been there ten days before but she was not there then.
C.	She told that her sister had been there ten days before, but she has not been there then.
D.	She informed that her sister was there ten days before but she was not there then.
Answer» C. She told that her sister had been there ten days before, but she has not been there then.

Discussion

6257.	_______ with someone else’s email account is now a very serious offence.
A.	Involving
B.	Assisting
C.	Tampering
D.	Incubating
Answer» D. Incubating

Discussion

6258.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.As of you are here with me, who cares about the outcome of the issue.
A.	So long
B.	As long to
C.	No improvement
D.	As long as
Answer» E.

Discussion

6259.	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).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{Their\;all\;belongings}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{were\;lost\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\frac{{{\rm{in\;the\;fire}}.{\rm{\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. b

Discussion

6260.	Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal.If you ____ see him, give him my regards.
A.	must
B.	should
C.	will
D.	would
Answer» C. will

Discussion

6261.	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. Bunty said, “I may not come for the practice today.”
A.	Bunty says that he may not come for the practice today.
B.	Bunty says that he might not come for practice today.
C.	Bunty said that he might not come for the practice that day.
D.	Bunty told me he won’t come to the practice.
Answer» D. Bunty told me he won’t come to the practice.

Discussion

6262.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.The light was switched off by her before sleeping.
A.	She switches off the light before sleeping.
B.	She is switching off the light before sleeping.
C.	She had switched off the light before sleeping.
D.	She switched off the light before sleeping.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6263.	Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option. It is not hot
A.	Aﬃrmation
B.	Negation
C.	Reason
D.	Interrogation
Answer» C. Reason

Discussion

6264.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Shilpi requested her father to let her join the school trip to Ooty the following week.
A.	Shilpi said to her father, “Please let me to join the school trip to Ooty the following week.”
B.	Shilpi said to her father, “Please let me join the school trip to Ooty next week.”
C.	Shilpi said to her father, “Will you let me join the school trip to Ooty the following week?”
D.	Shilpi said to her father, “I want to join the school trip to Ooty next week.”
Answer» C. Shilpi said to her father, “Will you let me join the school trip to Ooty the following week?”

Discussion

6265.	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'.During the later 19th and early 20th centuries, (1)/ forest preservation programmes were established (2)/ in British India, the United States, and Europe. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

6266.	Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:The accused was given a short sentence as he had committed only a ______ offence.
A.	secondary
B.	minimal
C.	mild
D.	minor
Answer» E.

Discussion

6267.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In the modern world, the computer is an amazing gift to mankind for doing two thing effortlessly.
A.	the computer is
B.	an amazing gift
C.	In the modern world
D.	for doing two thing effortlessly.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6268.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) 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 substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (d).Hardly have we got into the forest when it began to rain.
A.	Hardly we got
B.	Hardly had we got
C.	We had got hard
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. We had got hard

Discussion

6269.	Direction: In the following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response accordingly.The wonderful statue of the leader welcomes all people to the city.
A.	Object
B.	Adjective
C.	Noun Phrase
D.	Noun
Answer» E.

Discussion

6270.	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'.We realize that we are all in this together and (1)/ that pollution anywhere should be a global concern otherwise (2)/ there will only be more tunnels in the end of the tunnel. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6271.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:She was running short _______ time.
A.	at
B.	of
C.	with
D.	for
Answer» C. with

Discussion

6272.	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".Since when (have to start) a business been so easy?
A.	Has started
B.	Have starting
C.	Has starting
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

6273.	In the question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the given four alternatives, suggest the one which best expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice.Originality of thought was not appreciated in school essays.
A.	School essays were appreciated for their originality.
B.	Several teachers do not like originality in school essays.
C.	Teachers did not appreciate originality of thought in school essays.
D.	School essays are not allowed to be original in thought.
Answer» D. School essays are not allowed to be original in thought.

Discussion

6274.	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. The teacher said to the student, "Why were you absent yesterday?"
A.	The teacher asked the student why had been he absent the previous day.
B.	The teacher asked the student why had he been absent the previous day.
C.	The teacher informed the student that why he had been absent the next day.
D.	The teacher asked the student why he had been absent the previous day.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6275.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct lternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Aashish tried to ______ smoking, but did not succeed.
A.	Get away
B.	Put out
C.	Give up
D.	Do away
Answer» D. Do away

Discussion

6276.	Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Your skill lie in cheering up people who are stressed out, wounded up or generally just annoyed.
A.	Your skill lie
B.	who are stressed out, wounded up
C.	or generally just annoyed
D.	in cheering up people
Answer» B. who are stressed out, wounded up

Discussion

6277.	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 to the principal, "I have made a mistake."
A.	He told the principal that I have had made a mistake.
B.	He told the principal that he had made a mistake.
C.	He tells the principal that he has made a mistake.
D.	He told the principal this that he has made a mistake.
Answer» C. He tells the principal that he has made a mistake.

Discussion

6278.	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".(Those) Diwali celebration was wonderful.
A.	These
B.	Thing
C.	That
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

6279.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. How is it that by the mere sight of a spider, most people are overcame with fear?
A.	the mere sight of a spider,
B.	most people
C.	How is it that by
D.	are overcame with fear?
Answer» E.

Discussion

6280.	Directions: Choose the correct sentence among the following:
A.	I prefer coffee to tea.
B.	I prefer coffee for tea
C.	I prefer coffee than tea
D.	I prefer coffee by tea
Answer» B. I prefer coffee for tea

Discussion

6281.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Navin M Raheja has made several contributions in the field of conversation
A.	Navin M Raheja is making several contributions in the field of conservation.
B.	Several contributions in the field of conservation are being made by Navin M Raheja.
C.	Several contributions in the field of conversation have been made by Navin M Raheja
D.	Several contributions in the field of conservation were made by Navin M Raheja
Answer» D. Several contributions in the field of conservation were made by Navin M Raheja

Discussion

6282.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. If there is no improvement, then select 'No improvement'. It is high time that civilians (awake to) the dangers surrounding them.
A.	No improvement
B.	awakens to
C.	awakens on
D.	woke up to
Answer» E.

Discussion

6283.	Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.The old building is being __________ and the new structure will come up soon.
A.	pulled off
B.	pulled down
C.	pulled up
D.	pulled through
Answer» C. pulled up

Discussion

6284.	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.Sports other then cricket (1)/ should also be given (2)/ their due importance in India (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

6285.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.It is easier to preach then to follow.
A.	It is easier
B.	No error
C.	then to follow
D.	to preach
Answer» D. to preach

Discussion

6286.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.People have ignored the role of women in national development.
A.	The role of women in national development is being ignored.
B.	The national development in the role of women has been ignored.
C.	The role of women in national development will be ignored.
D.	The role of women in national development has been ignored.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6287.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The Inspector had already proved the case before the investigation team took charge of it.
A.	The investigation team took charge of the case but the Inspector had already proved before it.
B.	The case had already proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.
C.	The case was already proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.
D.	The case had already been proved by the Inspector before the investigation team took charge of it.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6288.	Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.He likes to do stunts on his bike. He is a ..........
A.	daredevil
B.	busybody
C.	windbag
D.	little bug
Answer» B. busybody

Discussion

6289.	Choose the appropriate article for the given sentence:Keeping ______ pet can increase ______ person's emotional well-being.
A.	the, a
B.	a, a
C.	the, the
D.	a, an
Answer» C. the, the

Discussion

6290.	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'.A total of 300 economically backward (1)/ students would being awarded (2)/ the Narendra Modi Scholarship. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

6291.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Initially, I had wanted to set up (many) high-tech foundry in India.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	most
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. an

Discussion

6292.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:We will supply the goods ______ receipt of your order.
A.	at
B.	for
C.	in
D.	on
Answer» E.

Discussion

6293.	Complete the sentence choosing the right option:I heard her say, 'Let me explain, what ______.'
A.	had I saw
B.	had I seen
C.	have I seen
D.	I had seen
Answer» E.

Discussion

6294.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.You really need ______ some guidance in Chemistry.
A.	to take
B.	take
C.	to be taking
D.	taking
Answer» B. take

Discussion

6295.	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'.Le Duc Tho, chosen for the 1973 Peace Prize for his (1)/ act in the Paris Peace Accords, declined, stating (2)/ that there was no actual peace in Vietnam. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

6296.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.No one responded to my online ad.
A.	My online ad was not responded to by anyone.
B.	My online ad is not responded to by anyone.
C.	Response by no one was given to my online ad.
D.	Response by no one is given to my online ad.
Answer» B. My online ad is not responded to by anyone.

Discussion

6297.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate optionDogs are the gentlest of animals. They ____ more tenderness than others.
A.	were showed
B.	shows
C.	show
D.	has shown
Answer» D. has shown

Discussion

6298.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct article:Ann's looking for _____ new job.
A.	a
B.	the
C.	an
D.	some
Answer» B. the

Discussion

6299.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.She burst ______ tears at the sight of her son after a long separation.
A.	out
B.	with
C.	into
D.	in
Answer» D. in

Discussion

6300.	Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Many a man (a)/ has succumbed (b)/ to this temptation. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Expensive oil could hit consumption and public investment and dent private investment (what is not a path) to a sustained revival.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: Courage is a mental state and so, it gets its strength from spiritual and ______ sources.

Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Now people are focusing on their fitness not only for their aesthetic appeal (also but) for their health.

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, "My sister was here ten days ago, but she is not here now."

_______ with someone else’s email account is now a very serious offence.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.As of you are here with me, who cares about the outcome of the issue.

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal.If you ____ see him, give him my regards.

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. Bunty said, “I may not come for the practice today.”

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.The light was switched off by her before sleeping.

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option. It is not hot

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Shilpi requested her father to let her join the school trip to Ooty the following week.

Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:The accused was given a short sentence as he had committed only a ______ offence.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In the modern world, the computer is an amazing gift to mankind for doing two thing effortlessly.

Direction: In the following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response accordingly.The wonderful statue of the leader welcomes all people to the city.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:She was running short _______ time.

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".Since when (have to start) a business been so easy?

In the question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the given four alternatives, suggest the one which best expresses the given sentence in passive/active voice.Originality of thought was not appreciated in school essays.

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. The teacher said to the student, "Why were you absent yesterday?"

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct lternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Aashish tried to ______ smoking, but did not succeed.

Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Your skill lie in cheering up people who are stressed out, wounded up or generally just annoyed.

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 to the principal, "I have made a mistake."

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".(Those) Diwali celebration was wonderful.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. How is it that by the mere sight of a spider, most people are overcame with fear?

Directions: Choose the correct sentence among the following:

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Navin M Raheja has made several contributions in the field of conversation

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. If there is no improvement, then select 'No improvement'. It is high time that civilians (awake to) the dangers surrounding them.

Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.The old building is being __________ and the new structure will come up soon.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.It is easier to preach then to follow.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.People have ignored the role of women in national development.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The Inspector had already proved the case before the investigation team took charge of it.

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.He likes to do stunts on his bike. He is a ..........

Choose the appropriate article for the given sentence:Keeping ______ pet can increase ______ person's emotional well-being.

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Initially, I had wanted to set up (many) high-tech foundry in India.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:We will supply the goods ______ receipt of your order.

Complete the sentence choosing the right option:I heard her say, 'Let me explain, what ______.'

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.You really need ______ some guidance in Chemistry.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.No one responded to my online ad.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate optionDogs are the gentlest of animals. They ____ more tenderness than others.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct article:Ann's looking for _____ new job.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.She burst ______ tears at the sight of her son after a long separation.

Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Many a man (a)/ has succumbed (b)/ to this temptation. (c)/ No error (d)

Choose the appropriate article for the given sentence:Keeping pet can increase person's emotional well-being.