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3401.	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.They told me that they had been befooled by those men.
A.	They said to me,"We were befooled by these men."
B.	They said to me,"They had befooled us."
C.	They said to me,"We have been befooled by these men."
D.	They said to me,"We are befooled by these men."
Answer» D. They said to me,"We are befooled by these men."

Discussion

3402.	Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the sentence given below.My friend is very stylish, with _______ for expensive silk sarees.
A.	an indication
B.	a penchant
C.	a compatability
D.	an aversion
Answer» C. a compatability

Discussion

3403.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The captain said, “The winds are turning unfavourable.”
A.	The captain said that the winds are going to turn unfavourable.
B.	The captain said that the winds were turning unfavourable.
C.	The captain said that the winds had turned unfavourable.
D.	The captain said that the winds will be turning unfavourable.
Answer» C. The captain said that the winds had turned unfavourable.

Discussion

3404.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.It was in the oceans that life begins almost 3.5 billion years ago.
A.	It was
B.	years ago
C.	life begins
D.	in the oceans
Answer» D. in the oceans

Discussion

3405.	Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part among the sentences has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click option 4 i.e. 'No error'. (a)/I asked him (b)/what had brought (c)/him there. (d)/No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

3406.	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.Our locality is making an effective plan to dispose _______ the garbage.
A.	Away
B.	On
C.	Of
D.	Over
Answer» D. Over

Discussion

3407.	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.Sivagami longed to touch the chisel but her grandfather chase her away.
A.	Chased it away
B.	Chased her away
C.	Had chased them away
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Had chased them away

Discussion

3408.	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".You are requested (to be through) the safety tips and follow the same while using it.
A.	To been over
B.	To went throughout
C.	To go through
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3409.	Direction: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.How did you solve the problem?
A.	Did you solve the problem how?
B.	How was the problem being solved?
C.	How was the problem solved?
D.	The problem was solved by you how?
Answer» D. The problem was solved by you how?

Discussion

3410.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given choices.History records seventeen incursions of Sultan Mahmood _____ India.
A.	on
B.	against
C.	upon
D.	into
Answer» E.

Discussion

3411.	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.Supriya told Deepika, “what a beautiful dress you are wearing!”
A.	Supriya exclaimed that Deepika was wearing a very beautiful dress.
B.	Supriya exclaimed that it is a very beautiful dress.
C.	Supriya claimed that Deepika was wearing a very beautiful dress.
D.	Supriya told Deepika that was a beautiful dress.
Answer» B. Supriya exclaimed that it is a very beautiful dress.

Discussion

3412.	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. What would you have done if you _________ the band?
A.	Was in
B.	Is in
C.	Will be in
D.	Were in
Answer» E.

Discussion

3413.	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.She lost ______ hope she had.
A.	the little
B.	much
C.	few
D.	a very
Answer» B. much

Discussion

3414.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.My mother speaks in so a low voice that it is difficult to understand what she is saying.
A.	My mother speaks
B.	what she is saying
C.	in so a low voice
D.	that it is difficult to understand
Answer» D. that it is difficult to understand

Discussion

3415.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:______ cloud has a silver lining.
A.	Any
B.	All
C.	Every
D.	Most
Answer» D. Most

Discussion

3416.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I (have done) my exercises when Keshav came to see me.
A.	had done
B.	done
C.	doing
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. done

Discussion

3417.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The commander said, “Keep marching till you reach the border."
A.	The commander requested the men keep marching till they reach the border.
B.	The commander said to his men they should keep marching till you reach the border.
C.	The commander ordered his men to keep marching till they reached the border.
D.	The commander said the men should keep marching till they reach the border.
Answer» D. The commander said the men should keep marching till they reach the border.

Discussion

3418.	Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in the passive voice.Rameshwaram has closed the gates.
A.	The gates are to be closed by Rameshwaram.
B.	The gates were closed by Rameshwaram
C.	The gates are closed by Rameshwaram .
D.	The gates have been closed by Rameshwaram.
Answer» E.

Discussion

3419.	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. Gopal's mother reminded him to take his wallet.
A.	“Are you going to take your wallet or not?” said Gopal to his mother.
B.	“Don't forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
C.	Gopal's mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?
D.	“Here is your wallet Gopal” said his mother.
Answer» C. Gopal's mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?

Discussion

3420.	In the question below, a part of the 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 needed, choose 'No improvement.'India’s goods and services tax regime is near the end of its first full quarter since roll-out this July.
A.	Bearing
B.	Tearing
C.	Nearing
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3421.	Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The flowers withered ______ the hot sun.
A.	off
B.	from
C.	in
D.	under
Answer» E.

Discussion

3422.	Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.Rita eats her dinner quickly.
A.	Verb
B.	Preposition
C.	Adjective
D.	Adverb
Answer» B. Preposition

Discussion

3423.	He was made ________ his remarks.
A.	to withdraw
B.	withdraw
C.	to withdrawing
D.	withdrawn
Answer» B. withdraw

Discussion

3424.	Direction: Read it to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).With a population of over one billion, (a) / India is second-most populous country (b) / in the world after China. (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

3425.	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'.The rival teams scored three goals (1)/ with 10 circle penetrations against us and (2)/ we did scored just one off 15.(3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3426.	In the following question, each 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.No one but (P)/ he knew who was set(Q)/ the question paper. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

3427.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Mother said to Ravi, “Get me the newspaper.”
A.	Mother said Ravi to get me the newspaper.
B.	Mother told Ravi to get her the newspaper.
C.	Mother asks Ravi to get her the newspaper.
D.	Mother said to Ravi to got her the newspaper.
Answer» C. Mother asks Ravi to get her the newspaper.

Discussion

3428.	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 candidate said, "I had passed the entrance test but could not present myself for the interview round held last month."
A.	The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.
B.	The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
C.	The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
D.	The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.
Answer» D. The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.

Discussion

3429.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence.We can offer you these goods ______ market price.
A.	to
B.	below
C.	on
D.	in
Answer» C. on

Discussion

3430.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(After he arrived) from office, he goes to gym.
A.	After he had being arriving
B.	After he had arrived
C.	After he arrives
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3431.	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.The Prime Minister had wide-ranging discussions on the international situation.
A.	Widely-ranged
B.	Wide-ranged
C.	Wide-range
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

3432.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.Fewer than one percent of the earth's water is unsalted and available for human consumption.
A.	Fewer than one percent of the
B.	for human consumption
C.	No Error
D.	earth's water is unsalted and available
Answer» B. for human consumption

Discussion

3433.	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.He said,"She had been weeping for an hour."
A.	He says that she was weeping for an hour.
B.	He said that she was weeping for an hour.
C.	He said that she has been weeping for an hour.
D.	He said that she had been weeping for an hour
Answer» E.

Discussion

3434.	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'.There were (1) / curtains over (2) / the cracked glass. (3) / no error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

3435.	Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The publics are not satisfied with the new act.
A.	The publics are
B.	not satisfied
C.	new act
D.	with the
Answer» B. not satisfied

Discussion

3436.	Direction: Select the sentence that is grammatically correct
A.	My brother is student of Mayo College.
B.	My brother is a student in the Mayo College.
C.	My brother is a student in Mayo College.
D.	My brother is the student in Mayo College.
Answer» C. My brother is a student in Mayo College.

Discussion

3437.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.One of my friend called me just as I was leaving the classroom.
A.	One of my friend
B.	called me
C.	just as I was
D.	leaving the classroom
Answer» B. called me

Discussion

3438.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.If he had listening to me he would not have got lost.
A.	Listened me
B.	Listened to me
C.	Listen me
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Listen me

Discussion

3439.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.While addressing the assembly the officer said “It was a tit-for-tat action involving (selected targeting), such actions do not last very long”.
A.	Selection targeting
B.	Selection targeted
C.	Selective targeting
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3440.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It was just the kind of house who we were looking for.
A.	It was
B.	who we were
C.	just the kind of house
D.	looking for
Answer» C. just the kind of house

Discussion

3441.	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.The painter painted the entire bungalow.
A.	The entire bungalow is painted by the painter.
B.	Painting of the entire bungalow was done by the painter.
C.	The entire bungalow was painted by the painter.
D.	Painting of the entire bungalow is done by the painter.
Answer» D. Painting of the entire bungalow is done by the painter.

Discussion

3442.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The little boy was so busy playing with his toy train that he do not even look up at us.
A.	look up at us
B.	busy playing with
C.	he do not even
D.	his toy train
Answer» D. his toy train

Discussion

3443.	Change the voice of the verb and select the correct answer: The script is being written.
A.	The script will have to be written.
B.	Write the script.
C.	They are writing the script.
D.	They have been writing the script.
Answer» D. They have been writing the script.

Discussion

3444.	Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) ad (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).He said /(a) that he preferred /(b) coffee than tea. /(c) No error. /(d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

3445.	Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence._________ on his own, they would have been forced to dismiss him from service.
A.	He had resigned
B.	He had not resigned
C.	Unless he had not resigned
D.	Had he not resigned
Answer» E.

Discussion

3446.	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 balanced diet is one that provide (1)/ an adequate intake of energy and nutrients (2)/ for the maintenance of the body and good health. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

3447.	Can you lend me __________ euro?
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	No article
Answer» B. an

Discussion

3448.	Choose the correct option from Assertive to Exclamatory transformation for the sentence given:I wish I had wings of a dove.
A.	O that I had wings of a dove!
B.	I am desirous of having wings of a dove!
C.	What if I had wings of a dove!
D.	How can one have wings of a dove!
Answer» B. I am desirous of having wings of a dove!

Discussion

3449.	In the question below, a part of the 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 needed, choose 'No improvement.'I sold my car for under its half cost.
A.	less than half price
B.	not half its cost
C.	less than half its cost
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3450.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please come down for breakfast.
A.	Requested you are to come down for breakfast.
B.	You are request to come down for breakfast.
C.	You are requested to come down for breakfast.
D.	You are to come down for breakfast.
Answer» D. You are to come down for breakfast.

Discussion

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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.It was in the oceans that life begins almost 3.5 billion years ago.

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.Our locality is making an effective plan to dispose _______ the garbage.

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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.Supriya told Deepika, “what a beautiful dress you are wearing!”

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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.My mother speaks in so a low voice that it is difficult to understand what she is saying.

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:______ cloud has a silver lining.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I (have done) my exercises when Keshav came to see me.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The commander said, “Keep marching till you reach the border."

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in the passive voice.Rameshwaram has closed the gates.

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. Gopal's mother reminded him to take his wallet.

Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The flowers withered ______ the hot sun.

Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.Rita eats her dinner quickly.

He was made ________ his remarks.

In the following question, each 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.No one but (P)/ he knew who was set(Q)/ the question paper. (R)/ No error (S)

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Mother said to Ravi, “Get me the newspaper.”

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence.We can offer you these goods ______ market price.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(After he arrived) from office, he goes to gym.

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.Fewer than one percent of the earth's water is unsalted and available for human consumption.

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.He said,"She had been weeping for an hour."

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'.There were (1) / curtains over (2) / the cracked glass. (3) / no error (4)

Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The publics are not satisfied with the new act.

Direction: Select the sentence that is grammatically correct

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.One of my friend called me just as I was leaving the classroom.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.If he had listening to me he would not have got lost.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.While addressing the assembly the officer said “It was a tit-for-tat action involving (selected targeting), such actions do not last very long”.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It was just the kind of house who we were looking for.

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.The painter painted the entire bungalow.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The little boy was so busy playing with his toy train that he do not even look up at us.

Change the voice of the verb and select the correct answer: The script is being written.

Choose the correct structure to complete the sentence._________ on his own, they would have been forced to dismiss him from service.

Can you lend me __________ euro?

Choose the correct option from Assertive to Exclamatory transformation for the sentence given:I wish I had wings of a dove.

In the question below, a part of the 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 needed, choose 'No improvement.'I sold my car for under its half cost.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please come down for breakfast.