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(Q1) English » Antonyms

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

GRACEFUL

A

Polite

B

Refined

C

Dignified

D

Awkward

Solution

the word Graceful means having a smooth, attractive movement or form

the correct antonym of the given word is option D awkward

other options

polite- kind in the way how one behaves or speaks,

refined-with impurities having been removed

degnified-having or showing composed and calm manner; respected

(Q2) English » Fill in the blanks

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.

A

features

B

types

C

pieces

D

qualities

Solution

option A features fits correctly here contexually,

feature  means;

an important or noticeable part of something

(Q3) English » Spotting Errors

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.

A

when he

B

Paul was

C

bited by a dog

D

was a child

Solution

option C has the error in it and is the right answer here,

bitted by a dog should be replaced with bitten by a dog.

above sentence is in passive construction so here we need to use be and third form of the verb structure,

third form of the word bit is bitten

(Q4) English » Spellings

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A

Continuanse

B

Convincing

C

Disparity

D

Voluntary

Solution

option A is the right answer here,

the correct spelling is continuous

which means something happening in a series for a longer time without stoppage.

other three words are spelt correctly

(Q5) English » Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

She baked a large blueberry cake.

A

A large blueberry cake was baked by her.

B

A large blueberry cake is baked by her.

C

A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.

D

A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.

Solution

option is the right answer here according to the rules

Active and Passive Voice Rules for Past Simple Tense

Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.

Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- was/were)

Subject + V2+ object

Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject

Subject +did+ not+v1+ object

Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject

Did+ subject+V1+ object+?

Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +?

(Q6) English » Spotting Errors

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.

A

No error

B

on the earliest

C

to be disinfected

D

They ordered the whole area

Solution

option B  has the erroneous part here,

on the earliest should be replaced with on the earlier.

on the earlier means;

happening or done before the usual or expected time.

"we ate our lunch earlier"

(Q7) English » Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Imbue

A

Deprive 

B

Instil

C

Remove

D

Clear

Solution

imbue means to fill somebody/something with deep feelings, strong opinions or ideas, or a particular sense of value or quality

correct synonym of the word is option B instil

instil measn- to make somebody think or feel something

(Q8) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person above a hundred years in age

A

Geriatric

B

Centenarian

C

Venerable

D

Aged

Solution

option B is the right word for the above set of words here,

other options

geriatric- one who deals with medical problems in oldage people,

venerable-one who is respectable

aged-very old age

(Q9) English » Sentence Improvement

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you?

A

 is he not giving it to you

B

 he is not gave to you

C

 No substitution required

D

 he not giving it to you

Solution

the above sentence is in interrogative sentence so the correct structure should be followed accroding to the rules

Structure of the Present Continuous Tense
Positive Negative Interrogative
Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence Subject + am/is/are + not + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence

Am/is/are + subject + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence

(Q10) English » Para jumbles

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.

A

ACBD

B

ADBC 

C

CADB

D

CABD

Solution

option C CADB is the right answer here,

in C the introduction of satyagraha is given so it should come at first place

in A the description of the reason has been stated why he had to do this

and again in D we have the action taken by him

and finally the result in statement B has been discussed 

so the correct sequence is CADB

(Q11) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

A

Ultimate

B

No

C

Slow

D

Rapid

Solution

option d is the right answer here,

as rapid is the correct word to fill the blank no 1

rapid change is a phrase which means; 

one that happens very quickly 

(Q12) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.

A

deactivate

B

dissuade

C

persuade

D

discourage

Solution

option  C persuade fits correct here contexually,

as persuade means to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons

other three words are antonym of the given words and hence are negative words and do not fit here

(Q13) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

A

Intermittent

B

Regular

C

Irregular

D

Improper

Solution

option B Regular is the right word to fill this blank here 

regular means 

having the same amount of space or time between each thing or part

other three words has opposite meaning and do not fit here

(Q14) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

A

imitate

B

enhance

C

decrease

D

hamper

Solution

option B is the right answer.

the word enhance is correct here to fill this particular blank contexually

. To enhance something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness

(Q15) English » Cloze Test

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.

A

throughout

B

with

C

by

D

through

Solution

option d is the right pick to fill this blank

through means;

because of; with the help of

के कारण; की सहायता से

Errors were made through bad organization.

Errors were made through bad organization.

He got the job through his uncle.

(Q16) English » Fill in the blanks

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Can you arrange for the consignment ______ delivered on Monday?

A

being

B

for being

C

is

D

to be

Solution

option D is the right answer here,

above sentence is in passive construstion so to be and third form of the verb is the right structure 

so option to be is the correct answer

(Q17) English » Active/Passive Voice

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Tall promises were being made by each promoter.

A

Each promoter has made tall promises.

B

Each promoter has been making tall promises.

C

Each promoter was making tall promises.

D

Each promoter made tall promises.

Solution

option c is correct according to the rules 

Active Voice

Passive Voice

(Auxiliary Verb- was/were + being)

Subject + was/were + v1+ing+ object.

Object+ was/were +being+V3+ by + subject

Subject +was/were+ not+v1+ing + object

Object + was/were+ not +being+V3+ by Subject

Was/were+ Subject + V1+ing + object+?

Was/were + Object+ being+v3+ by+ subject+?

(Q18) English » Spellings

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A

Allotted

B

Allergic

C

Altarnate

D

Alphabet 

Solution

option C is the right answer here,

alternate is the right spelling

which means; 

(used about two types of events, things, etc.) happening or following regularly one after the other

(दो प्रकार की परिस्थितियों, वस्‍तुओं आदि के लिए प्रयुक्त) बारी-बारी से, पहले के बाद दूसरा और फिर पहला—ऐसा क्रम

alternate periods of sun and showers

other three options are spelt correctly

(Q19) English » Sentence Improvement

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.

We had to undergo a great many difficulties.

A

No improvement 

B

great many difficulties

C

a great many difficulty

D

much great difficulties

Solution

above sentence is absolutely correct and hence no improvment is needed here

 a great many means ;

a large number of people of things.

"a great many of their dresses and suits are handmade

(Q20) English » Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Livid

A

Closed

B

Pale

C

Clear

D

Furious

Solution

livid means very angry, option D furious which means the same is the right synonym of this word

other options

closed- not opened

pale-having skin that is light in color, because of sickness

clear- obvious;