Verbal Ability Test
The paper on English language is an integral part of every competitive examination Here is a collection of questions on English grammar and vocabulary. It will be helpful to those appearing for Bank PO and MBA entrance examinations
Questions
Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) .
Whatever he was (1)/today is only because (2)/of his mother who (3)/was a renowned scientist. (4)/No error (5).
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
- (5)
Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5).
The head of the department, along with his colleagues (1) / are coming to attend (2) / the conference which is (3) /scheduled this afternoon (4). / No error. (5)
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
- (5)
Directions: Read the sentence carefully to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) .
One of the most effective (1) / solutions is that (2) / she should work on Sunday (3) / and complete the assignment (4). / No error (5).
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
- (5)
Directions: You are to choose from the words given below the two sentences, that word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the words printed in bold in both the sentences.
I) A special team of observers has been despatched to appraise the situation.
II) Can you estimate the distance between the two sides of the river.
- Predict
- Guess
- Measure
- Control
- Gauge
Directions: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The non-cooperative attitude of the member can only -------------------- the image of the society.
- spoil
- improve
- degrade
- defame
- deteriorate
Directions: You are to choose from the words given below the two sentences, that word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the words printed in bold in both sentences.
I. Repeated denial and criticism of a child will make him stubborn.
II. Because of the unyielding approach of the union leader no agreement could be reached.
- Firm
- Adamant
- Rebellious
- Admonishing
- Disturbing
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Nobody can ------------------- me to do anything which I do not want to do.
- encourage
- request
- oppose
- compel
- delegate
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The management of so many projects and of different nature ____________ common capacity and vigour.
- demands
- require
- permits
- urge
- offers
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
All the employers in the company are entitled ------------------------ reimbursement of medical expenses.
- of
- for
- on
- to
- with
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
It is ------------------- in pursuit of these very objectives that our government has made some basic changes in our economic policies.
- greatly
- constantly
- clearly
- largely
- precisely
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The manager is to help the subordinates ------------------ their potential in their present as well as in their future assignment.
- respect
- train
- delegate
- judge
- realise
Directions: Pick the most appropriate word from the given words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The committee's most important recommendation, pregnant with ------------------ potentialities, is for the constitution of a separate development fund for every university.
- famous
- enormous
- conscious
- autonomous
- curious
Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
In addition to enhanced their reputations through strategic use of philantrophy, companies are sponsoring social initiatives to open new markets.
- of enhancing their reputations
- to having enhance their reputation
- to enhancing their reputation
- to have their reputation enhancing
- No correction required
Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
If you are thinking about investing overseas, isn't it makes sense to find an experienced guide?
- is it not making
- doesn't it make
- does it make
- is it making
- No correction required
Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
Technology must use to feed the forces of change.
- must be used to feed
- must have been using to feed
- must use having fed
- must be using to feed
- No correction required
Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
The crime has growth rapidly in Russia since the disintegration of the communist system.
- rapid crime has grown
- crime has grown rapidly
- crimes grow rapidly
- crimes have been rapidly grown
- No correction required
Directions: Which of the following phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (5) as the answer.
My doctor knew that I would eventually recover and do the kind of work I would be doing before.
- would have been doing
- would have done
- had been done
- had been doing
- No correction required
Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Although initial investigations pointed towards him,
- the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime
- the additional information confirmed his guilt.
- the subsequent events established that he was guilty.
- the subsequent events proved that he was innocent.
- he gave an open confession of his crime.
Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.
It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you
- behave in a socially acceptable manner.
- exhibit pleasant mannerism.
- are losing their heads.
- agree to whatever you say.
- exhibit generous and magnanimous gestures.
Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The employer appeared to be in such affable mood that Ravi
- decided to ask for a raise in his salary
- was scared to talk to him about his leave
- felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip
- promised him that he would not commit mistake again
- was pained to press his demand for a new flat
Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Since it is already midnight, we
- had better leave
- ought to have leave
- should take our leave
- might as well leave
- must have been leave
Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the key word.
Magnitude
- Ability
- Extent
- Value
- Direction
- Emphasis
Directions: In the question given below, an incomplete stem of sentence is given. It is followed by five parts of the sentence numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pick the most appropriate part to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The officer who had neglected to file his income tax returns had to
- return the files
- pay a fine
- be rewarded
- play mischief
- give warning
Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the key word.
Inextricably
- Certainly
- Inevitably
- Unauthentically
- Unfortunately
- Unscrupulously
Directions: Against each key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word which is same in meaning to the keyword.
Sharper focus
- Keen interest
- Enlightened area
- Greater emphasis
- Disrepute
- Underprivileged