Language Conventions

Language Conventions

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 17?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Our body _____ (17)______ its support from this strong frame made of bones called skeleton.
The place where two bones _____ (18) _______ each other is called a bone joint.
Bones are _______(19)_______  with a rubbery substance called “cartilage” at the joints.
Bones are five times _____(20)_____ than steel

  1. results
  2. gets
  3. withdraws
  4. makes
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 21?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Kangaroos are animals _____(21)______ only in Australia. They are called marsupial animals because they are the only mammals that _____(22)______ their young ones in a pouch outside their bellies. They are very powerful animals. Kangaroos _____(23)______strong and long hind legs. They use these to hop. They use their long and powerful tails to balance their bodies _____(24)_____ hopping.
  1. born
  2. found
  3. left
  4. taken
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 24?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Kangaroos are animals _____(21)______ only in Australia. They are called marsupial animals because they are the only mammals that _____(22)______ their young ones in a pouch outside their bellies. They are very powerful animals. Kangaroos _____(23)______strong and long hind legs. They use these to hop. They use their long and powerful tails to balance their bodies _____(24)_____ hopping.
  1. while
  2. when
  3. through
  4. by
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 18?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Our body _____ (17)______ its support from this strong frame made of bones called skeleton.
The place where two bones _____ (18) _______ each other is called a bone joint.
Bones are _______(19)_______  with a rubbery substance called “cartilage” at the joints.
Bones are five times _____(20)_____ than steel

  1. interfere
  2. meet
  3. cover
  4. touch
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 23?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Kangaroos are animals _____(21)______ only in Australia. They are called marsupial animals because they are the only mammals that _____(22)______ their young ones in a pouch outside their bellies. They are very powerful animals. Kangaroos _____(23)______strong and long hind legs. They use these to hop. They use their long and powerful tails to balance their bodies _____(24)_____ hopping.
  1. create
  2. have
  3. use
  4. display
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'comperisis'?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. camprises
  2. camporises
  3. comprises
  4. comprisis
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace ‘fundamentals’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. rules
  2. guidelines
  3. basics
  4. principles
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace ‘interferes’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. facilitates
  2. fights
  3. interacts
  4. hinders
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

Statement I: Manish and Jimmy were been in Bangalore for a day only.
Statement II: Today they are going to the aquarium.
Statement III: Aquariums are places where different kinds of fish are kept for breeding.
Statement IV: There are big glass tanks for the fish. The water in these tanks _____                                        

  1. selling
  2. playing
  3. viewing
  4. eating
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace 'existence' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. being
  2. survival
  3. extinction
  4. location
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace 'generate' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. produce
  2. breed
  3. control
  4. make
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace 'encounter' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. catch up
  2. meeting
  3. running up
  4. fight
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace ‘systems’ as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. machines
  2. bodies
  3. environments
  4. worlds
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following could replace 'repel' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

Electricity gives us shock, because it is an outside force that interferes (1) with the internal electricity our bodies' nervous systems generate (2).
To fully understand why the chance encounter (3) of these two electrical forces results in a shock to our systems (4), we must first understand the fundamentals (5) of electricity itself.
In scientific terms, electricity is considered a fundamental force, one that is extremely basic, and has been in existence (6) since the beginning of time.
Electricity comprises (7) positive and negative charges, opposite charges attract each other, and similar charges repel (8) each other.

  1. take away
  2. put off
  3. keep away
  4. bear with
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement I?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

Statement I: Manish and Jimmy were been in Bangalore for a day only.
Statement II: Today they are going to the aquarium.
Statement III: Aquariums are places where different kinds of fish are kept for breeding.
Statement IV: There are big glass tanks for the fish. The water in these tanks _____                                        

  1. were to be
  2. had been
  3. have been
  4. should have been
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.

Statement I: When Jasmine and Chandani reach the beach, some of there friends are already                           
Statement II: there and are playing with a colourful ball. Chandani is too glad to play.  She decides                     
Statement III: to take a stroll over the beach. She sees a lot of small objects in the sand. She                            
Statement IV: collects them and runs to Jasmine. “What are these?” She asks her. ________          

  1. her
  2. their
  3. his
  4. these
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.

Statement I: When Jasmine and Chandani reach the beach, some of there friends are already                           
Statement II: there and are playing with a colourful ball. Chandani is too glad to play.  She decides                     
Statement III: to take a stroll over the beach. She sees a lot of small objects in the sand. She                            
Statement IV: collects them and runs to Jasmine. “What are these?” She asks her. ________          

  1. at
  2. on
  3. around
  4. in
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.

Statement I: When Jasmine and Chandani reach the beach, some of there friends are already                           
Statement II: there and are playing with a colourful ball. Chandani is too glad to play.  She decides                     
Statement III: to take a stroll over the beach. She sees a lot of small objects in the sand. She                            
Statement IV: collects them and runs to Jasmine. “What are these?” She asks her. ________          

  1. “These are shells,” replies Jasmine
  2. “These are shells,” exclaims Jasmine
  3. “These are shells,” questions Jasmine
  4. “These are shells,” wishes Jasmine
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Our body _____ (17)______ its support from this strong frame made of bones called skeleton.
The place where two bones _____ (18) _______ each other is called a bone joint.
Bones are _______(19)_______  with a rubbery substance called “cartilage” at the joints.
Bones are five times _____(20)_____ than steel

  1. soaked
  2. lined
  3. made
  4. done
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Kangaroos are animals _____(21)______ only in Australia. They are called marsupial animals because they are the only mammals that _____(22)______ their young ones in a pouch outside their bellies. They are very powerful animals. Kangaroos _____(23)______strong and long hind legs. They use these to hop. They use their long and powerful tails to balance their bodies _____(24)_____ hopping.
  1. put
  2. stick
  3. carry
  4. throw
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

Statement I: Manish and Jimmy were been in Bangalore for a day only.
Statement II: Today they are going to the aquarium.
Statement III: Aquariums are places where different kinds of fish are kept for breeding.
Statement IV: There are big glass tanks for the fish. The water in these tanks _____                                        

  1. is kept warm or cold, depending on the kind of fish.
  2. is kept warm, or cold, that depends on the kind of fish.
  3. is kept warm or cold which depends on the kind of fishes.
  4. is kept warm, or cold, depends on the kind of fishes.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of these fits gap 20?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Our body _____ (17)______ its support from this strong frame made of bones called skeleton.
The place where two bones _____ (18) _______ each other is called a bone joint.
Bones are _______(19)_______  with a rubbery substance called “cartilage” at the joints.
Bones are five times _____(20)_____ than steel

  1. strongest
  2. stronger
  3. strong
  4. as strong
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement II?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.

Statement I: When Jasmine and Chandani reach the beach, some of there friends are already                           
Statement II: there and are playing with a colourful ball. Chandani is too glad to play.  She decides                     
Statement III: to take a stroll over the beach. She sees a lot of small objects in the sand. She                            
Statement IV: collects them and runs to Jasmine. “What are these?” She asks her. ________          

  1. excited
  2. tired
  3. sad
  4. old
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement II?

Directions: This passage contains errors and an omission. Choose the correct option to complete the passage.

Statement I: Manish and Jimmy were been in Bangalore for a day only.
Statement II: Today they are going to the aquarium.
Statement III: Aquariums are places where different kinds of fish are kept for breeding.
Statement IV: There are big glass tanks for the fish. The water in these tanks _____                                        

  1. Comma required after ‘today’
  2. ‘the’ should be replaced with ‘an’
  3. Sentence should end with question mark
  4. Capitals should be used for ‘aquarium’