English » Spotting Errors
Directions : Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (A) Or (B) Or (C). If there is no error, the answer is (D) i.e. No Error.
There is (A)/cups on the table (B)/to be purchased. (C)/No error (D)
A
B
C
D
English » One Word Substitution
Choose one word for the following expression
One who studies insect life
Zoologist
Etymologist
Entomologist
Orologist
English » Idioms and Phrases
‘By word of mouth' means
Talk foolishly
Orally
Only thing to do
A sudden shock
English » Parts of Speech
Past participle of 'Lie' is
Lie
Lied
Lain
Laid
English » Fill in the blanks
Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: His reputation has been _____________ by his foolish act.
increased
decreased
retrieved
tainted
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Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: He knows French and German _____________ Russian.
beside
besides
aside
except
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Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: The work was ______________ by the trains.
restricted
prevented
hampered
obstructed
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Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: Meditation is ______________ way to calm your nerves.
a best
one of the best
the best
an best
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Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: The Prime Minister of England called _____________ the President of America.
in
out
on
at
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Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below
Question: We all laughed _____________ the affair.
over
about
for
on
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
The Republic's annual honours list is often the subject of heated debate, with champions and detractors joining battle over the relative merits of the recipients of national awards. But no one would quarrel with the State, this year, for having honoured Rasipuram Krishanaswamy Laxman with a Padma Vibhushan. For Laxman, the creator of the silent but observant Common Man who has kept at least three generations of readers of The Times of India company at breakfast, is no friend of power and wealth, no respecter of the narcissism that can afflict the directors of the nation's destinies
Question: Who was 'Common Man' as used in the passage?
R.K. Laxman, himself
An imaginary silent spectator created by Laxman
The men who used to visit Laxman and share their grief and anxiety
None of these
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
The Republic's annual honours list is often the subject of heated debate, with champions and detractors joining battle over the relative merits of the recipients of national awards. But no one would quarrel with the State, this year, for having honoured Rasipuram Krishanaswamy Laxman with a Padma Vibhushan. For Laxman, the creator of the silent but observant Common Man who has kept at least three generations of readers of The Times of India company at breakfast, is no friend of power and wealth, no respecter of the narcissism that can afflict the directors of the nation's destinies
Question:What is a subject of heated debate?
Distribution of Republic Day Awards
The annual function of Republic Day
The tussle between champions and detractors
None of these
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
The Republic's annual honours list is often the subject of heated debate, with champions and detractors joining battle over the relative merits of the recipients of national awards. But no one would quarrel with the State, this year, for having honoured Rasipuram Krishanaswamy Laxman with a Padma Vibhushan. For Laxman, the creator of the silent but observant Common Man who has kept at least three generations of readers of The Times of India company at breakfast, is no friend of power and wealth, no respecter of the narcissism that can afflict the directors of the nation's destinies
Question: According to the author, the honour of R.K. Laxman is
Controversial
to satisfy a particular group
to passify the edge of the Times of India by the government
beyond doubt & controversy
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
The Republic's annual honours list is often the subject of heated debate, with champions and detractors joining battle over the relative merits of the recipients of national awards. But no one would quarrel with the State, this year, for having honoured Rasipuram Krishanaswamy Laxman with a Padma Vibhushan. For Laxman, the creator of the silent but observant Common Man who has kept at least three generations of readers of The Times of India company at breakfast, is no friend of power and wealth, no respecter of the narcissism that can afflict the directors of the nation's destinies
Question: The cartoons of R.K. Laxman had the power
to win any award including Nobel Prize
to generate enormous wealth
to unite three generations of people at breakfast
None of these
English » Reading Comprehension
Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.
The Republic's annual honours list is often the subject of heated debate, with champions and detractors joining battle over the relative merits of the recipients of national awards. But no one would quarrel with the State, this year, for having honoured Rasipuram Krishanaswamy Laxman with a Padma Vibhushan. For Laxman, the creator of the silent but observant Common Man who has kept at least three generations of readers of The Times of India company at breakfast, is no friend of power and wealth, no respecter of the narcissism that can afflict the directors of the nation's destinies
Question: What do you mean by the word Narcissism as used in the passage?
Self-praise
Adaptability
Contactual
Congruent
English » Spellings
Spot the mis-spelt word
Abundance
Redundant
Incompetant
Vivacious
English » Synonyms
Synonym of 'Deceit' is
Deception
Veracity
Sanctity
Double
English » Antonyms
Antonym of 'Forerunner' is
Ancestor
Follower
Front runner
Useless
English » Direct Indirect Speech
Change the Narration
He said, “Don't be foolish."
He told me don't be foolish
He told me not to be foolish
He forbade me to foolish
He forbade me not to be foolish
English » Spotting Errors
Spot the error which may be in one part of the sentence (A) Or (B) Or (C). If there is no error, the answer is (D) i.e. No Error.
The water (A) / of this river (B) / is too pure. (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D