Questions
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
The President, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee (a)/ is much sought after by school students and (b)/ is invited for many functions. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
As he is a perfectionist (a)/ so he always insists (b)/ on regular practice. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
Some discussion is going on (a)/ among the (b)/ two groups of the society. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
The officer as well as the (a)/ clerks absented themselves (b)/ from the office. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
Hardly she likes to hear my name (a)/ after our dispute (b)/ last year. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
It is better to stay (a)/ at home than to (b)/ go to the market when it is raining. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
Ram is junior than (a)/ Shyam and Ram is older (b)/ than Ganesh. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
All the girls student (a)/ are advised to attend the (b)/ meeting positively. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
My friend said to me, (a)/ "When did you come (b)/ here?" (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The given sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. The part containing the error is the answer. If there is no error in any part of the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
The Punjabi is (a)/ a very sweet language (b)/ of Punjab. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Due to stiff competition, students have become more VINDICTIVE than before.
- Caring
- Gentle
- Truthful
- Spiteful
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
CORPULENCE brings a variety of health problems, from arthritis and diabetes to heart attacks.
- Leanness
- Gauntness
- Emaciation
- Obesity
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The solar panels on the face of the building were nothing more than a FACADE.
- Front
- Top
- Glance
- Unnatural
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
I feel DROWSY all of a sudden.
- Exhausted
- Soothing
- Lethargic
- Reckless
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
My brain just isn't NIMBLE enough for that.
- Lively
- Clear
- Quick
- Subtle
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Recently, the company said that to survive, it must TERMINATE all four plans.
- Suspend
- End
- Dismiss
- Begin
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The mood seems naturally anxious but not grim, almost JOVIAL, with people smiling.
- Cheerful
- Attractive
- Doubtful
- Grieved
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The visitor is left to PONDER if perhaps these two women are actually one.
- Evaluate
- Think
- Anticipate
- Examine
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Many fans of market discipline are BAFFLED by the drubbing of the Rupee.
- Confused
- Relieved
- Clarified
- Soothed
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
He has a PRODIGIOUS memory for board positions and moves.
- Incredible
- Friendly
- Unimpressive
- Immense
Directions: Select the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
He began to SHIVER uncontrollably as his body began losing heat in the cold water.
- Tremble
- Flow
- Bounce
- Move
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Some considered them to be HAUGHTY, restless, and perhaps undependable.
- Humble
- Scared
- Pitiable
- Arrogant
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Some people who know him think he is DAUNTLESS.
- Notorious
- Cowardly
- Subtle
- Cunning
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The manifesto is the work of neither a genius nor a MANIAC.
- Lunatic
- Dunce
- Sober
- Cheater
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The MUTINOUS soldiers responded with a withering hail of gunfire.
- Faithful
- Soothing
- Faulty
- Amiable
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Some seemingly INNOCUOUS foods can be lethal for dogs.
- Hurtful
- Matchless
- Advantageous
- Nutritious
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
The health-and-safety inspectors are about as VIGILANT and incorruptible as they were a century ago.
- Furious
- Careless
- Ambiguous
- Anxious
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
For all her intelligence, her playing has IMPETUOSITY.
- Cautiousness
- Fortitude
- Endurance
- Madness
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
Teleporters ANNIHILATE every particle in you, and then rebuild them from scratch.
- Magnify
- Satisfy
- Revive
- Dormant
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
______ I borrow your pen?
- Would
- Should
- Might
- May
Directions: Select the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
They blame COMPLACENCY among the sports authorities for the problem.
- Discontent
- Endurance
- Resignation
- Imagination
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
He ______ take his medicine three times a day.
- must
- could
- might
- may
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
You never know, she _____ arrive on the 5 o'clock train.
- can
- could
- might
- may
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
If we don’t hurry, we ______ be late.
- must
- should
- could
- ought to
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
I have to ______ with him.
- score an account
- settle an account
- settle a score
- settle a matter
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
They ______ dance very well.
- shouldn't
- couldn't
- mustn't
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
If you had been a little more proactive, this golden opportunity would not have ________.
- escaped your fingers
- slipped through your fingers
- slipped through your head
- escaped your mind
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
Whatever be the consequences, I will not leave you to your fate. We shall _______ together.
- sail or swim
- work or leave
- live or die
- sink or swim
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
As he was too reluctant to put forward his case, I had to ________.
- speak for him
- talk for him
- act for him
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
I have no access _____ the Minister.
- to
- for
- at
- from
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
Bashu was trying to pass through the gap ____ the fence.
- in
- for
- by
- at
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
He has a car ______ a motor cycle.
- beside
- with
- besides
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
The President gave his assent _____ the Bill.
- for
- to
- by
- from
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
Snakes and mongoose have been enemies _____ centuries.
- since
- for
- till
- across
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
She was vexed ____ the belated reply from her friend.
- on
- with
- at
- by
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
I told him that I could invest some money in a joint venture with him, but as I was busy with my own projects, I could only be a _______.
- visiting partner
- half partner
- sleeping partner
- inactive partner
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
He was fascinated ____ the concept of an underwater hotel.
- by
- at
- with
- to
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
A silent and comfortable library is conducive _____ studies.
- to
- at
- for
- on
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
On the eve of the Minister's visit, Civil Lines was cordoned ______.
- of
- off
- in
- for
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.
The four brothers are always quarrelling ______ themselves.
- between
- for
- within
- among
Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:
A scheme which is ideal but cannot be put into practice
- Utopian
- High
- Theoretical
- Difficult
Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:
The murder of a human being
- Regicide
- Homicide
- Suicide
- Infanticide
Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:
A government that is carried on through officers
- Democracy
- Autocracy
- Bureaucracy
- Oligarchy
Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:
One who is free from all mistakes and failures
- Infallible
- Irrevocable
- Avoidable
- Precise
Directions: Give one word substitution for the following:
A things which catches fire easily
- Fiery
- Fireproof
- Dry
- Inflammable
What peculiar characteristic, except a sharp hearing power, does the owl have?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.
The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.
- Weight
- Feathers
- Keen eyesight
- Farm produce
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What type of animals does the owl feed on?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.
The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.
- Cobra
- Rodents
- Birds
- Earthworms
- dummy
The barn owl differs from the typical owl in terms of
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.
The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.
- eyesight
- length
- weight
- the sound it produces
- dummy
Which word in the passage is opposite in meaning to the word 'ordinary'?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.
The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.
- Produce
- Remarkable
- Throughout
- Shattering
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Which of the following is/are not a feature of barn owl?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question.
The barn owl or Tyto is a nocturnal bird which sleeps throughout the day and is awake and active in the night. They are also known as the grass owls and the masked owls. The owls also emit a loud hiss much like that of large snake such as cobra which also gives it the name of ‘Hissing owl’ or ‘Ulloo’ in India. They have a remarkable sharp hearing power and a keen eyesight. The feathers are soft and silky. It measures around 25 cm to 100 cm and its weight varies from 187 grams to 800 grams. Contrary to the popular belief, it does not hoot, which is a sound made by a typical owl. It instead produces the characteristic ‘shree’ ear-shattering scream, at close range. They are useful for farmers as they feed on rodents such as mice and rats and help to keep them away from the farm produce.
- Soft and silky feathers
- Keen eyesight
- Straight beak
- Sharp hearing power
- dummy