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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.

We are happy that (A)/the two countries are trying (B)/ to find amicable solution. (C)/No Error (D)

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

English » Parts of Speech

Plural of 'Echo' is

A

Echos

B

 Echoes

C

Eches

D

Echii

English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following expression

To favour one's own relatives

A

Red-tapism

B

Xenophobia

C

Nepotism

D

Platitudes

English » Idioms and Phrases

'To pay lip service' means

A

To show only outward respect

B

A talent of speaking

C

Never in actual

D

To boast

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: I have to send _______________ his father.

A

 at

B

for

C

about

D

by

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: You have to pay ______________ your mistakes.

A

about

B

into

C

along

D

for

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: Heat acts ______________ metals.

A

on

B

about

C

over

D

for

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: You must work ______________ starve.

A

to

B

for

C

or

D

and

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: This book is ________________ .

A

unique

B

the most unique

C

more unique

D

 best unique

English » Fill in the blanks

Directions (15-20): Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

Question: This child has a ________________ cold.

A

general

B

common

C

advance

D

preserved

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.

In this modern day, man is filled with doubts about the existence of God and is a victim of the existential fear of death. When the mind has to advance spiritually, such doubts are the strong hurdles that have to be overcome. Disbelief is like a disease that can turn harmful and external influences easily tend to loosen one's hold on spirituality. Realised souls such as Sri Ramakrishna have lived exemplary lives that have inspired many to tread the spiritual path. This preceptor typifies a special brand of democratic spirituality by which he is able to create the faith about the existence of God and enlighten us about the real purpose of life, pointed out Swami Yatatmananda in a lecture.

Question: What do you mean by the phrase "the existential fear of death?

A

Fear about death or accident

B

Fear about the existence of doubt

C

Existing fear about the victimisation

D

Fear about the death which is an absolute truth

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.

In this modern day, man is filled with doubts about the existence of God and is a victim of the existential fear of death. When the mind has to advance spiritually, such doubts are the strong hurdles that have to be overcome. Disbelief is like a disease that can turn harmful and external influences easily tend to loosen one's hold on spirituality. Realised souls such as Sri Ramakrishna have lived exemplary lives that have inspired many to tread the spiritual path. This preceptor typifies a special brand of democratic spirituality by which he is able to create the faith about the existence of God and enlighten us about the real purpose of life, pointed out Swami Yatatmananda in a lecture.

Question: For spiritual wisdom, it is imperative that —

A

doubts must occur so that we could longe for truth

B

a doubt must not exist in our mind about the existance of God

C

doubts and existance should co-exist

D

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.

In this modern day, man is filled with doubts about the existence of God and is a victim of the existential fear of death. When the mind has to advance spiritually, such doubts are the strong hurdles that have to be overcome. Disbelief is like a disease that can turn harmful and external influences easily tend to loosen one's hold on spirituality. Realised souls such as Sri Ramakrishna have lived exemplary lives that have inspired many to tread the spiritual path. This preceptor typifies a special brand of democratic spirituality by which he is able to create the faith about the existence of God and enlighten us about the real purpose of life, pointed out Swami Yatatmananda in a lecture.

Question: Realised souls have the potential-

A

 to inspire people to lead a spiritual life

B

to lead a lavish life

C

to mislead many people, because they are people of negative thoughts

D

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.

In this modern day, man is filled with doubts about the existence of God and is a victim of the existential fear of death. When the mind has to advance spiritually, such doubts are the strong hurdles that have to be overcome. Disbelief is like a disease that can turn harmful and external influences easily tend to loosen one's hold on spirituality. Realised souls such as Sri Ramakrishna have lived exemplary lives that have inspired many to tread the spiritual path. This preceptor typifies a special brand of democratic spirituality by which he is able to create the faith about the existence of God and enlighten us about the real purpose of life, pointed out Swami Yatatmananda in a lecture.

Question: By the term 'democratic spirituality', we mean-

A

universalisation of spirituality

B

spirituality accepted at will and consent

C

spirituality professed by the government

D

All of the above

English » Reading Comprehension

Directions (1-5): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it in the context of the passage.

In this modern day, man is filled with doubts about the existence of God and is a victim of the existential fear of death. When the mind has to advance spiritually, such doubts are the strong hurdles that have to be overcome. Disbelief is like a disease that can turn harmful and external influences easily tend to loosen one's hold on spirituality. Realised souls such as Sri Ramakrishna have lived exemplary lives that have inspired many to tread the spiritual path. This preceptor typifies a special brand of democratic spirituality by which he is able to create the faith about the existence of God and enlighten us about the real purpose of life, pointed out Swami Yatatmananda in a lecture.

Question: Doubts create hurdle in the path of-

A

modern day

B

life

C

spirituality

D

submission

English » Idioms and Phrases

Pull a long face means-

A

to make fun

B

to look sad

C

to irritate someone

D

pull someone's face

English » Direct Indirect Speech

Change the Narration of the following

She said to me, “You played cricket with me."

A

She told me that I played cricket with her

B

She told me that she played cricket with me

C

She told me that I had played cricket with her

D

She told me that she had played cricket her

English » Active/Passive Voice

Change the Voice of the following

I am to stay here

A

Here is to be stayed by me

B

I am to be stayed

C

I am obliged to stay here

D

I am being stayed here

English » Spellings

Spot the mis-spelt word

A

Ransacke

B

Physique

C

Quintessence

D

Mollify

English » Synonyms

Synonym of 'Swear' is

A

Supersede

B

Affirm

C

Override

D

Suspend