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101.

The Cabinet approved amendments to the Insurance Law Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha.

A. mendments pending in the Rajya Sabha, to the Insurance Law Bill was approved by the Cabinet.
B. mendments to the Insurance Law Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha was approved.
C. mendments to the Insurance Law Bill was approved by the Cabinet pending in the Rajya Sabha.
D. mendments to the Insurance Law Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, were approved by the Cabinet.
Answer» E.
Discussion
102.

I cannot draw this picture.

A. his picture cannot be drawn by me.
B. his picture cannot be drawn by I.
C. his picture could not be drawn by me.
D. his picture could not be drawn by I.
Answer» B. his picture cannot be drawn by I.
Discussion
103.

Somebody should have cleaned the windows yesterday.

A. he windows were not cleaned yesterday.
B. he windows had to be cleaned yesterday.
C. he windows should have been cleaned yesterday.
D. he windows should be cleaned yesterday.
Answer» D. he windows should be cleaned yesterday.
Discussion
104.

One of the girls in the class will sing the national anthem at the end of the function.

A. girl to sing national anthem is there in the class.
B. he function will end, a girl will sing national anthem at the end of the function.
C. he national anthem will be sung by one of the girls in the class at the end of the function.
D. here is a girl in the class who sings national anthem.
Answer» D. here is a girl in the class who sings national anthem.
Discussion
105.

By now the winners will have been felicitated.

A. hey will have felicitated the winners by now.
B. hey will felicitate the winners now.
C. he have felicitated the winners by now.
D. hey will have been felicitated the winners by now.
Answer» B. hey will felicitate the winners now.
Discussion
106.

The ringing of the alarm clock startled me from the deep depths of slumber.

A. he ringing of the alarm clock made me awake.
B. he alarm clock rang, startled and awakened me from sleep.
C. was startled from the deep depths of slumber by the ringing of the alarm clock.
D. he alarm clock rang and startled me from the depths of slumber.
Answer» D. he alarm clock rang and startled me from the depths of slumber.
Discussion
107.

An American scientist has won the Nobel Prize for Physics.

A. he Nobel Prize for Physics has been won by an American scientist.
B. he Nobel Physics Prize has been won by an American scientist.
C. he Nobel Prize has been won by an American scientist.
D. he Nobel Prize for Physics is won by an American scientist.
Answer» B. he Nobel Physics Prize has been won by an American scientist.
Discussion
108.

Boil the water and cool it before you keep it in the fridge.

A. et the water be boiled and cooled before it is kept in the fridge.
B. et the water be boiled and cooled before it is kept in the fridge by you.
C. et the water be boiled by you and cooled by you before it is kept in the fridge.
D. et the water be boiled, cooled and kept in the fridge.
Answer» B. et the water be boiled and cooled before it is kept in the fridge by you.
Discussion
109.

Have you shut the window?

A. as the window been shut by you?
B. as the window being shut by you?
C. re the window been shut by you?
D. re the window being shut by you?
Answer» B. as the window being shut by you?
Discussion
110.

Are the officers finishing the work on time?

A. as the work being finished on time by the officers?
B. s the work finished on time by the officers?
C. s the work being finished on time by the officers?
D. as the work finished on time by the officers?
Answer» D. as the work finished on time by the officers?
Discussion
111.

Rita rescued three puppies.

A. hree puppies are rescued by Rita.
B. hree puppies were rescued by Rita.
C. hree puppies will be rescued by Rita.
D. hree puppies are being rescued by Rita.
Answer» C. hree puppies will be rescued by Rita.
Discussion
112.

He made us work.

A. e were made to work by him.
B. e would work by him.
C. e might work by him.
D. e have to work by him.
Answer» B. e would work by him.
Discussion
113.

An electrical fault could have caused the fire.

A. he fire had been caused by an electrical fault.
B. he fire could have been caused by an electrical fault.
C. he fire was caused by an electrical fault.
D. he fire could be caused by an electrical fault.
Answer» C. he fire was caused by an electrical fault.
Discussion
114.

The doctor bandaged the arm of the injured man.

A. he doctor injured and bandaged the arm of a man.
B. he arm of the injured man was bandaged by the doctor.
C. he injured man bandaged his arm.
D. he injured man made the doctor injure his arm.
Answer» C. he injured man bandaged his arm.
Discussion
115.

Sheela painted the house green.

A. he house has been painted green by Sheela.
B. he house was painted green by Sheela.
C. he house will be painted green by Sheela.
D. he house is painted green by Sheela.
Answer» C. he house will be painted green by Sheela.
Discussion
116.

A big crowd chased him and later the police arrested him.

A. e was chased by a big crowd and later was arrested by the police.
B. e was chased by a big crowd and later arrested by the police.
C. e was chased by a big crowd and was later the police arrested him.
D. e was chased by a big crowd and was later arrested by the police.
Answer» B. e was chased by a big crowd and later arrested by the police.
Discussion
117.

Wild animals live in the dense forest.

A. n the dense forest lives the wild animals.
B. n the dense forest lived the wild animals.
C. n the dense forest is living the wild animals.
D. he dense forest is inhabited by wild animals.
Answer» E.
Discussion
118.

Jim would know next to nothing of the events.

A. im was being known next to nothing of the events.
B. ext to nothing of the events would be known to Jim.
C. ext to nothing of the events would be known by Jim.
D. t was next to nothing to Jim of the events that he knew.
Answer» C. ext to nothing of the events would be known by Jim.
Discussion
119.

Leo Tolstoy wrote 'War and Peace.'

A. War and Peace' was written by Leo Tolstoy.
B. War and Peace' is written by Leo Tolstoy,
C. War and Peace'will be written by Leo Tolstoy.
D. War and Peace' was being written by Leo Tolstoy.
Answer» B. War and Peace' is written by Leo Tolstoy,
Discussion
120.

They have spotted me in the crowd.

A. am spotted by them in the crowd.
B. will have been spotted by them in the crowd.
C. would have been spotted by them in the crowd.
D. have been spotted by them in the crowd.
Answer» E.
Discussion
121.

The poet read his long poem himself.

A. he long poem was read by the poet himself.
B. he long poem read by the poet himself.
C. he long poem had been read by the poet himself
D. he long poem is read by the poet himself.
Answer» B. he long poem read by the poet himself.
Discussion
122.

Deforestation has reduced rainfall in the tropical lands.

A. ropical lands have been reduced by rainfall.
B. ainfall has been reduced and caused deforestation.
C. educed rainfall deforested.
D. ainfall has been reduced in the tropical lands due to deforestation.
Answer» E.
Discussion
123.

He completed the story on time.

A. he story had completed by him on time.
B. he story was completed by him on time.
C. he story was being completed by him on time.
D. he story completed by him on time.
Answer» C. he story was being completed by him on time.
Discussion
124.

The novels of Tolstoy interest me.

A. am interested in Tolstoy of the novels.
B. am interested by the novels of Tolstoy.
C. am interested in the novels of Tolstoy.
D. was interested by the novels of Tolstoy.
Answer» D. was interested by the novels of Tolstoy.
Discussion
125.

They told us to walk on the right track.

A. e were told to walk on the right track.
B. e are told to walk on the right track.
C. e are being told to walk on the right track.
D. e were being told to walk on the right track.
Answer» B. e are told to walk on the right track.
Discussion
126.

Will no one tell me what she does?

A. hall I be told by anyone what is done by her?
B. hall I not be told by anyone what is done by her?
C. hall not be I told what was done by her?
D. oes anyone told me what is she doing?
Answer» C. hall not be I told what was done by her?
Discussion
127.

The doctor advised me to give up sweets.

A. o me give up sweets was advised by doctor.
B. he doctor advised to give up sweets me.
C. was advised by the doctor to give up sweets.
D. was advised to give up eat sweets by the doctor.
Answer» D. was advised to give up eat sweets by the doctor.
Discussion
128.

Do not inform the police about the robbery.

A. he police do not be informed about the robbery.
B. et not the police be informed about the robbery.
C. et the police be informed about the robbery.
D. he police need to be informed by the robbery.
Answer» C. et the police be informed about the robbery.
Discussion
129.

Five explosions rocked Pune today.

A. une has been rocked by five explosions today.
B. une had been rocked by five explosions today.
C. une is rocked by five explosions today.
D. une was rocked by five explosions today.
Answer» E.
Discussion
130.

People in Egypt speak Arabic.

A. rabic was spoken by people in Egypt.
B. n Egypt Arabic is spoken.
C. rabic is being spoken by people in Egypt.
D. rabic is spoken in Egypt.
Answer» E.
Discussion
131.

Where can you find your luggage?

A. here could your luggage be found?
B. here can your luggage be found?
C. here will your luggage be found?
D. an you find your luggage somewhere?
Answer» C. here will your luggage be found?
Discussion
132.

Who can count the starts in the sky?

A. y whom can the stars in the sky be counted?
B. y whom can be stars in the sky counted?
C. y whom could the stars be counted in the sky?
D. y whom could the stars in the sky by counted?
Answer» B. y whom can be stars in the sky counted?
Discussion
133.

Did he accept your proposal?

A. ad your proposal been accepted by him?
B. as your proposal accepted by him?
C. ould your proposal be accepted by him?
D. as your proposal not accepted by him?
Answer» C. ould your proposal be accepted by him?
Discussion
134.

His lordship soon found me to be unfit for the service.

A. had been found by his lordship to be unfit for the service.
B. was soon found by his lordship to be unfit for the service.
C. was found by his lordship to be unfit for the service.
D. was soon found out by his lordship to be unfit for the service.
Answer» C. was found by his lordship to be unfit for the service.
Discussion
135.

The teacher may punish you.

A. ou should be punished by the teacher.
B. ou shall have been punished by the teacher.
C. ou will be punished by the teacher.
D. ou may be punished by the teacher.
Answer» E.
Discussion
136.

Every disaster affected victim has been compensated by the government.

A. he government has compensated every disaster affected victim.
B. he government had compensated every disaster affected victim.
C. he government has been compensating every disaster affected victim.
D. he government have been compensating every disaster affected victim.
Answer» B. he government had compensated every disaster affected victim.
Discussion
137.

Children make a noise.

A. noise was being made by the children.
B. oise is made by children.
C. noise was made by the children.
D. noise is being made by the children.
Answer» C. noise was made by the children.
Discussion
138.

You have to do this immediately.

A. his is being done by you immediately.
B. his is being done by you immediately.
C. his was being done by you immediately.
D. his has to be done by you immediately.
Answer» E.
Discussion
139.

Alexander expected to conquer the world.

A. t was expected by Alexander that he should conquer the world.
B. t was expected by Alexander that he would conquer the world.
C. t was expected by Alexander that he will conquer the world.
D. t had been expected by Alexander that he would conquer the world.
Answer» C. t was expected by Alexander that he will conquer the world.
Discussion
140.

Everyone must read this book.

A. his book should be read by everyone.
B. his book has to be red by everyone.
C. his book is to be read by everyone.
D. his book must be read by everyone.
Answer» E.
Discussion
141.

The plants have been watered by the gardener.

A. he gardener is watering the plants.
B. he gardener has been watering the plants.
C. he gardener has watered the plants.
D. he gardener had watered the plants.
Answer» D. he gardener had watered the plants.
Discussion
142.

They are going to perform "Hamlet".

A. Hamlet" is going to be performed by them.
B. Hamlet" is going to perform by them.
C. Hamlet" is to perform.
D. Hamlet" has to be performed.
Answer» B. Hamlet" is going to perform by them.
Discussion
143.

People say that he is a spy.

A. t was said that he is a spy.
B. t has been said that he is a spy.
C. t is said that he is a spy.
D. t is said by people that he is a spy.
Answer» D. t is said by people that he is a spy.
Discussion
144.

I will complete my project next week.

A. ext week my project I will complete.
B. y project will be completed by me next week.
C. y project I will complete next week.
D. ext week my project will be completed.
Answer» C. y project I will complete next week.
Discussion
145.

Do not insult the poor.

A. et the poor not to insult.
B. et the poor to be not insulted.
C. et us not insulted the poor.
D. et not the poor be insulted.
Answer» E.
Discussion
146.

The parents' love should not be taken for granted.

A. ne cannot take parents' love for granted.
B. an one take parents' love for granted?
C. should not take parents' love for granted.
D. ne should not take parents' love for granted.
Answer» E.
Discussion
147.

A lion does not eat grass, however, hungry he may be.

A. rass is not eaten by a lion, however hungry he may be.
B. rass is not being eaten by a lion, however hungry he may be.
C. rass is eaten not by a lion, however hungry he may be.
D. rass is being not eaten by a lion despite being hungry.
Answer» B. rass is not being eaten by a lion, however hungry he may be.
Discussion
148.

Open the window.

A. et the window be opened.
B. pen window.
C. omeone opens the window.
D. indow is opened.
Answer» B. pen window.
Discussion
149.

It was imagined by some of them that they would inevitably run out of cash.

A. ome of them imagined that they would inevitably run out of cash.
B. hey imagined that they would inevitably run out of cash.
C. hey imagined that they would not have an immense supply of cash with them.
D. hey imagined that they would run out of cash.
Answer» B. hey imagined that they would inevitably run out of cash.
Discussion
150.

We should not encourage indiscipline.

A. ndiscipline should have not encourages by us.
B. ndiscipline should not be encouraged by us.
C. ndiscipline should not being encouraged.
D. ndiscipline should not been encouraged.
Answer» C. ndiscipline should not being encouraged.
Discussion