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| 51. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I would like to express……._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) my deep acknowledgement_x005F_x000D_B) towards editing the manuscript into a visual learning tool_x005F_x000D_C) who dedicated a lot of time and effort_x005F_x000D_D) to the copy editor and the technical editor |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» D. DCBA | |
| 52. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_It is possible that he thinks his ….._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) job is to be a clerk_x005F_x000D_B) and to read the results out loud as he stands at the cash register_x005F_x000D_C) to keep people from stealing things_x005F_x000D_D) to type letters into a computer |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» E. | |
| 53. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A classical Chinese painting…._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) as would a_x005F_x000D_B) is not meant to_x005F_x000D_C) Western figurative painting_x005F_x000D_D) represent an actual view |
| A. | ACBD |
| B. | BDAC |
| C. | BACD |
| D. | DCAB |
| Answer» C. BACD | |
| 54. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A swathe of the white stuff_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) stretching for maybe fifteen metres_x005F_x000D_B) lay across the track in front of us_x005F_x000D_C) and the dirt track reappeared_x005F_x000D_D) before it petered out |
| A. | ABDC |
| B. | BCDA |
| C. | BADC |
| D. | DBAC |
| Answer» D. DBAC | |
| 55. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_By defining ‘our best’……._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) a task, I fear we are letting ourselves_x005F_x000D_B) merely put a lot of effort into_x005F_x000D_C) as the thing we did when we_x005F_x000D_D) off the hook |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ADCB | |
| 56. |
In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I did not like what I wore but I did not much care, for I was always of the opinion that ……………. |
| A. | shabby clothes is beautiful |
| B. | real beauty was what lay on the inside |
| C. | I will buy new clothes tomorrow |
| D. | I was too happy to notice |
| Answer» C. I will buy new clothes tomorrow | |
| 57. |
In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The dictionary defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble or suffering…………… |
| A. | without feeling anger or upset |
| B. | and behave nicely |
| C. | without getting angry or upset |
| D. | by a smile |
| Answer» D. by a smile | |
| 58. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If you look, you will find a hole in the side of every ship that allows water to drain from the deck. |
| A. | Sink |
| B. | Drain |
| C. | Scabbard |
| D. | Scupper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If you teach at a big international school, besides receiving a handsome salary your child will receive education there for free. |
| A. | voluntarily |
| B. | pricelssly |
| C. | nominally |
| D. | gratis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_After the sepoy revolt of 1857, the Queen decided to grant a general pardon to all soldiers involved in the mutiny except a few who had played pivotal roles. |
| A. | Exemption |
| B. | Discharge |
| C. | Reprieve |
| D. | Amnesty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Prices of grain have risen in the retail markets due to shortage but wholesalers have their storehouses of grain full. |
| A. | barns |
| B. | granaries |
| C. | graineries |
| D. | warehouses |
| Answer» C. graineries | |
| 62. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_His astrologer had predicted that he would die at age 58. Being a strong believer in fate, he willed his property to his dear wife just before his fifty eighth birthday. |
| A. | Atheist |
| B. | Fatalist |
| C. | Fatist |
| D. | Fate-believer |
| Answer» C. Fatist | |
| 63. |
In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He leaned forward to have a look at the array of baked goods that impressed by their sheer variety and huge quantity. |
| A. | Table of baked goods |
| B. | Panoply of baked goods |
| C. | Potpourri of baked goods |
| D. | collage of baked goods |
| Answer» C. Potpourri of baked goods | |
| 64. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Her performance is steadily improving over the past few weeks. |
| A. | has been steadily |
| B. | was steadily |
| C. | had steadily improved |
| D. | no improvement required |
| Answer» B. was steadily | |
| 65. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_My experience in Hor came as a stark contrast to accounts I’d read of earlier first travel encounters with Lake Manasarovar. |
| A. | belonging to earlier traveller’s first encounters with Lake Manasarovar. |
| B. | of earlier travellers’ first encounters with Lake Manasarovar. |
| C. | of first encounters by Lake Manasarovar of earlier travellers. |
| D. | no improvement needed. |
| Answer» C. of first encounters by Lake Manasarovar of earlier travellers. | |
| 66. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_With the announcement of the election schedule for the Bihar Assembly polls, the Grand Old Party wants to put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform send hereto a message of unity. |
| A. | achieve all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform sending a message of unity. |
| B. | get all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform to send a message of unity. |
| C. | put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity. |
| D. | no improvement needed. |
| Answer» C. put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity. | |
| 67. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Cancer claimed Kim Suozzi at age 23, but she chooses to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day claim her mind. |
| A. | chose to preserve her brain with the dream that neuroscience may one day revive her mind. |
| B. | chose to have her brain preserved with the dream that neuroscience might one day revive her mind. |
| C. | chose neuroscience to preserve her brain with the hope that one day it might be revived. |
| D. | no improvement needed. |
| Answer» C. chose neuroscience to preserve her brain with the hope that one day it might be revived. | |
| 68. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_With the election of Jeremy Corbyn, a longtime socialist with commitment to reversing centrist policies, the Labour Party is in the hands of the hard left for the first time in decades. |
| A. | a longtime socialist committed to reversing centrist policies |
| B. | a longstanding socialist committed to reversing centrist policies |
| C. | a longtime socialist who committed to reversal of centrist policies |
| D. | no improvement required |
| Answer» B. a longstanding socialist committed to reversing centrist policies | |
| 69. |
In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Poland’s new president, Andrzej Duda, has complained about “dictates” from the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa. |
| A. | of the European Union to accept migrants flowing onto the Continent from the Middle East and Africa. |
| B. | of European Union for acceptance of migrants from Middle East and Africa. |
| C. | from European Union to accept migrants from Middle East and Africa. |
| D. | no improvement required |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_There was a lot of discussion about if we should buy the car. |
| A. | There was a lot of |
| B. | discussion about if |
| C. | we should buy the car |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. we should buy the car | |
| 71. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_It is time you visit your barber. |
| A. | It was time |
| B. | you visit |
| C. | your barber |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. your barber | |
| 72. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_If you would have called /as promised /I would have blocked a seat for you. |
| A. | If you would have called |
| B. | as promised |
| C. | I would have blocked a seat for you |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. I would have blocked a seat for you | |
| 73. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I have been working in this organization /since last six years and/ I am yet to find any dishonest person. |
| A. | I have been working in this organization |
| B. | since last six years and |
| C. | I am yet to find any dishonest person |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. I am yet to find any dishonest person | |
| 74. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_What made you/ to go to that/ disreputable place? |
| A. | What made you |
| B. | to go to that |
| C. | disreputable place |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. disreputable place | |
| 75. |
In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Each of them /have been given /a bouquet and a cake. |
| A. | Each of them |
| B. | have been given |
| C. | a bouquet and a cake |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. a bouquet and a cake | |
| 76. |
In the following question, three words/ phrases are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out. |
| A. | Blessing in disguise |
| B. | Best of both worlds |
| C. | Devil’s advocate |
| D. | Honesty is the best policy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Deferential: Sycophantic |
| A. | Imposing: August |
| B. | Dutiful: Assiduous |
| C. | Thrifty: Parsimonious |
| D. | Blunt: Plainspoken |
| Answer» D. Blunt: Plainspoken | |
| 78. |
In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Serpentine: River |
| A. | Problematic: Solution |
| B. | Circuitous: Track |
| C. | Rib-tickling: Wit |
| D. | Exhaustive: List |
| Answer» C. Rib-tickling: Wit | |
| 79. |
In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Veal: Cattle |
| A. | Ham: Pork |
| B. | Beef: Cow |
| C. | Chicken: Turkey |
| D. | Thighs: Chicken |
| Answer» C. Chicken: Turkey | |
| 80. |
In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Pain: Sedative |
| A. | Wound: Cream |
| B. | Bereavement: Condolence |
| C. | Alertness: Coffee |
| D. | Plaster : Fracture |
| Answer» C. Alertness: Coffee | |
| 81. |
In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Sound: Deaf |
| A. | Light: Blind |
| B. | Language: Dumb |
| C. | Walk: Handicapped |
| D. | Brain: Autistic |
| Answer» B. Language: Dumb | |
| 82. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I was the only person in the group who could not speak fluently in Spanish. I felt like a third wheel. |
| A. | It was the third time I had become uncomfortable in a Spanish-speaking group. |
| B. | I felt special because I stood out from the rest. |
| C. | I felt uneasy. |
| D. | I felt like an unwelcome extra person. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Only after he had tried buying tiles from the swanky two-storey store did he realize that you can’t judge a book by its cover. |
| A. | The owners of the place were not courteous and misbehaved; hence a swanky building does not mean great service. |
| B. | The price was not as high as he thought; hence a swanky building does not always mean high prices. |
| C. | A swanky building may look formidable or appealing from outside, but the reality may be different when you enter. |
| D. | The tiles were not as good as he thought; hence a swanky store does not always sell good tiles. |
| Answer» D. The tiles were not as good as he thought; hence a swanky store does not always sell good tiles. | |
| 84. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_At the party she spoke for a long time and did not give anyone else a chance. Finally when she left they were glad to see the back of her. |
| A. | They were glad that now there would be some peace. |
| B. | They were glad to have her back. |
| C. | They were glad that she would be back. |
| D. | They were glad that she had left. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I had warned you all along that you were not studying hard enough. You never listened. What is the use of crying over spilt milk now? |
| A. | You did not study seriously earlier despite my warnings. Now the exam is over and you have not done well. |
| B. | Since the exam is already over, there is nothing you can do now. So stop lamenting over the fact that you did not study earlier. |
| C. | Don’t cry over how badly you have fared in your exam. There is always another chance. |
| D. | What is the point of studying now that the exam is over? |
| Answer» C. Don’t cry over how badly you have fared in your exam. There is always another chance. | |
| 86. |
In the following question , a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked ‘no improvement needed’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_What is the time on your watch? |
| A. | No improvement needed |
| B. | in your watch |
| C. | of your watch |
| D. | by your watch |
| Answer» E. | |
| 87. |
In a following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked ‘no improvement needed’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Your answer is different than mine. |
| A. | from mine |
| B. | no improvement needed |
| C. | to mine |
| D. | of mine |
| Answer» B. no improvement needed | |
| 88. |
Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The demolition of the Babri Masjid had been a political hot potato for years. |
| A. | a hotly debated delicate issue |
| B. | a helping agent |
| C. | forbidden issue |
| D. | something that has been for long in the newspapers |
| Answer» B. a helping agent | |
| 89. |
Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate – grammatically, semantically & logically. |
| A. | Sorry to keep you. How long are you waiting? |
| B. | My apologies for delaying. How long have you been waiting. |
| C. | Sorry to keep you. How long have you been waiting? |
| D. | Sorry for the delay. Since how long are you waiting? |
| Answer» C. Sorry to keep you. How long have you been waiting? | |
| 90. |
Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate , grammatically, semantically & logically. |
| A. | It is highly desirable that you complete the syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. |
| B. | It is highly desirable for you to complete your syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. |
| C. | It is highly desirable if you complete the syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. |
| D. | It is highly desired if you should complete the syllabus before the commencement of the half yearly exams. |
| Answer» B. It is highly desirable for you to complete your syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. | |
| 91. |
Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate – grammatically, semantically and logically . |
| A. | Hi Harish. Long time no see. How was it going? |
| B. | Hi Harish. We haven’t meet in a long time. How is it going? |
| C. | Hi Harish. We haven’t met in a long time. How is it going? |
| D. | Hi Harish. Long time no meet. How has it been going? |
| Answer» D. Hi Harish. Long time no meet. How has it been going? | |
| 92. |
Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate - grammatically, semantically and logically. |
| A. | This site will give atleast several no-follow links to your blogs and site from your articles. |
| B. | This site allows you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site from your articles. |
| C. | This site allow you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site form your articles. |
| D. | You can get several no-follow link to your blog and site from this article. |
| Answer» C. This site allow you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site form your articles. | |
| 93. |
Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate – grammatically, semantically and logically. |
| A. | The word 'discipline' means a training that produces obedience or self-controlled behaviour to the orders of a proper authority. |
| B. | The word 'discipline' means a training that produces obedience or self-controlled behaviour at the orders for a proper authority. |
| C. | Discipline’ is a word that produces obedience or self-controlled behavior to the orders of a proper authority. |
| D. | Discipline is nothing but training that produces obedience and self-control to orders of authority. |
| Answer» B. The word 'discipline' means a training that produces obedience or self-controlled behaviour at the orders for a proper authority. | |
| 94. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_No matter how often a new organization claims to have a flat structure, ………… in order to grow they end up adhering to ………….. in one form or another. |
| A. | hiererchy |
| B. | hierarchy |
| C. | heirarchy |
| D. | higherchy |
| Answer» C. heirarchy | |
| 95. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_We ……..many words in our day to day usage. |
| A. | misspell |
| B. | mispell |
| C. | mispel |
| D. | misspel |
| Answer» B. mispell | |
| 96. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I wanted to spend my ……. doing something worthwhile. |
| A. | leisure |
| B. | liesure |
| C. | lesure |
| D. | leisur |
| Answer» B. liesure | |
| 97. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He made off with the stolen ………….. |
| A. | jewelry |
| B. | jewelery |
| C. | jewellry |
| D. | jewellerry |
| Answer» B. jewelery | |
| 98. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He is gifted when it coms to ………. with government officials. |
| A. | liasing |
| B. | liaising |
| C. | laizing |
| D. | liaizing |
| Answer» C. laizing | |
| 99. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Can you ……..her in another room? |
| A. | acommodate |
| B. | accommodate |
| C. | accomodate |
| D. | acomodate |
| Answer» C. accomodate | |
| 100. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Could you get me this shirt ….. a larger size? |
| A. | at |
| B. | for |
| C. | in |
| D. | over |
| Answer» D. over | |