English » Spellings
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Tongue
Performance
Secratariat
Heartbeat
option c is spelt incorrectly here
the correct spelling is secretariat; the meaning of which is
the department of a large international or political organization, especially the office of a Secretary General, that manages the way the organization is run
other three options are spelt correctlyl.
English » One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A four-footed animal
Quadruped
Mammal
Biped
Reptile
option A is the correct word for given set of words here,
other options
mammal- animal that gives birth to babies and not eggs
biped- one having two legs
reptile- an animal that has cold blood and a skin covered in scales, and whose young come out of eggs, for example crocodiles and snakes
English » Sentence Improvement
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
As it was getting late Lata leave the party midway.
is left the party
leaving the party
No substitution required
left the party
option D is the right answer here,
leave the party should be, replaced with left the party.
given sentence is in past tense; so past form of the verb leave should be used here.
English » Spotting Errors
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I find that / I get myself tired / very easily / these days.
these days
I get myself tired
I find that
very easily
English » Idioms and Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cat’s paw
Move at a fast pace
A person used as a tool by another
To attack someone
The most important attribute
idiom cat's paw means;
a person who is used by another to carry out an unpleasant or dangerous task.
"he was merely a cat's paw of older and cleverer men
so option B is right
English » Active/Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
I was taught by Shyam how to drive.
Shyam taught me how to drive.
I taught Shyam how to drive.
Shyam has taught me how to drive.
Shyam is teaching me how to drive.
option a is the right answer according to the rules;
Here in the below table, you can check Active and Passive Voice Rules for past simple tense.
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Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- was/were) |
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Subject + V2+ object |
Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject |
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Subject +did+ not+v1+ object |
Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject |
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Did+ subject+V1+ object+? |
Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +? |
English » Para jumbles
Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences are in correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
S1. Ram Mohan was a lover of his country.
P. David said that it would be a good plan to have an English school and college.
Q. He was talking with David about uplifting the mind of Indians.
R. So, he also thought that this subject was very interesting.
S. David also had a strong bond with India.
S6. Indians and Europeans met next year to put this idea into shape.
RSPQ
QSRP
RPQS
SRPQ
option B is the right answer here, which is QSRP
statement 1 has the noun Ram in it so the next sentence should be started with a pronoun, that is statement Q
now S and R are connected to each other via cause effect rule,
statement S states the cause and R the effect
finally P is the last one and the correct sequence is
QSRP
English » Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Audacity
Daring
Meekness
Caution
Kindness
Audacity means boldness; or the tendency to take or face the risks boldly; which is same as option A daring
so option A is the right answer here,
other options
meekness-docile; over compliant
caution- attention; proper care
kindness- the quality of being kind
English » Spotting Errors
The following sentence has been split into segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
My guide / was blind / but he bring / me home safely.
but he bring
My guide
was blind
me home safely
option A has the error in it
bring should be replaced with brought
the above sentence is in past tense. so the past form of the verb bring should be used here
English » Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Retaliate
Rotate
Clap
react
Facilitate
retaliate means-to react to something unpleasant that somebody does to you by doing something unpleasant in return
option C react is the right synonym
other options
rotate-to turn in circles
clap- make noise with both of your hands
facilitate-to make something possible and easier to be done
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 required'.
I don’t fancy to go out this evening.
No improvement required
to be going out
going out
to going outside
option C is the right answer here
to go out should be replaced with going out
fancy means to want to do or have something ; and it takes gerund after it and not infinitive,
so fancy going out is the correct usage which means i don't like going out ; or want to go out
English » Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Industrious
Indolent
Zealous
Persistent
Diligent
industrious means hard working and diligent;
and the correct antonym for the above word is indolent; which means lazy and not wanting to work ; inactive
other three options are synonym of the word industrious
English » Idioms and Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
In the limelight
The centre of attraction
About to be successful
In a well lit up room
A well kept secret
option A is the right answer here
meaning of in the limelight
Also, in the spotlight. At the center of public attention or notoriety. For example, John loves being in the limelight, or The reporters made sure the attractive new actress would be in the spotlight
English » Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Astound
Stun
Shock
Confuse
Clarify
astound means to surprise somebody very much; or confuse
and the correct antonym for the given word is option D clarify.
other three options are more or less just synonym of astound
English » Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Sagacious
Delicious
Precious
Malicious
Judicious
the word sagacious means having or showing good judgement and understanding ; option D judiciuos means the same and hence the correct synonym of this.
other options
delicious- having very sweet smell or taste
precious- something important or expensive
malicious- intend to cause harm; harmful
English » Spotting Errors
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
He conceded / a very crucial / point at / his opponent.
He conceded
point at
his opponent
a very crucial
option B has the error in it
at point should be replaced with to point
concede to a point is a fixed phrase
so What does it mean to concede a pointt?
to admit as true or valid; acknowledge. to concede a point in argument. to admit as certain or proper. to concede victory to an opponent
English » Direct Indirect Speech
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Manoj said to Mira, “Do not try to make a fool of me.”
Manoj told Mira to not try to make a fool of me.
Manoj told Mira to not to try to make a fool of me.
Manoj told Mira not to try to make a fool of him.
Manoj told Mira do not try to make a fool of him.
Narration change of imperative sentence
We change the “Reporting Verb” of direct speech into indirect speech according to the tense at the time of narration change. I have mentioned the reporting verb below.
Imperative Sentence
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Direct |
Indirect |
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Say |
Order/request/advise/command |
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[,] |
Aff- to Neg- not to |
When we change the reported speech of imperative sentences, we use “Order/ request/ advise/ command” instead of “Say/ Say to”. Then we use “To” for affirmative sentences and “Not to” for negative sentences instead of comma marks.
English » Spotting Errors
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an 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.
The team won / very easily / at the recent sports event.
No error
at the recent sports event
very easily
The team won
the sentence is absolutely correct and hence has no error in it.
option A is the right answer.
English » Active/Passive Voice
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Nobody fed him when he was starving.
He was not fed by anybody when he was starving.
He were fed by nobody when he was starving.
He had not been fed by anybody when he was starving.
He is not fed by anybody when he is starving.
option A is right according to the rule;
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Active Voice |
Passive Voice (Auxiliary Verb- was/were) |
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Subject + V2+ object |
Object+ was/were V3+ by + subject |
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Subject +did+ not+v1+ object |
Object + was/were+ not +V3+ by Subject |
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Did+ subject+V1+ object+? |
Was/were + Object+ V3+ by subject +? |
English » Spellings
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Gingar
Giant
Giggle
Girdle
option A is spelt incorrectly and hence the right answer
the correct spelling is ginger; which means a root that tastes hot and is used in cooking
other three options are spelt correctly