Questions
__________ would never be the main objective of a well educated or a brave man.
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- speaking lies to the people
- making false promises
- money making
- dislocation of people
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
(A) The grandmother enjoys (B) to tell stories to children (C) at night. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
(A) Methods of spreading the family planning message (B) has been as unfruitful as (C) they have been abortive. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
(A) Her cheerful manners (B) was noticed (C) by everyone present in the meeting. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
The rich have every reason to feel shame because they
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- lack strength and vigour
- have no work to do
- are people who work much
- live on the toil of others
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The plane was forced to turn back when the passengers complained of a NASTY smell in the cabin.
- Gross
- Lewd
- Unpleasant
- Vicious
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
It is IMPERATIVE for the success of the company that the director take a quick decision.
- Essential
- Severe
- Inevitable
- Trivial
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The judgement passed by the judge showed no PARTIALITY.
- Bias
- Backing
- Support
- Kindness
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The boy grew INDIFFERENT towards his studies because of the bad company he had got into.
- Impartial
- Unfriendly
- Hostile
- Unconcerned
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The police failed to check the NEFARIOUS activities of the underworld mafias.
- Desperate
- Infamous
- Evil
- Impudent
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Jaipur is RENOWNED for its traditional shops selling antiques and local handicrafts.
- Notable
- Evident
- Manifest
- Significant
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
She was weaving a sweater with her NIMBLE fingers.
- Lovely
- Ready
- Quick
- Smart
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
India generally adopts a NEUTRAL stance in any dispute between two or more countries.
- Indifferent
- Impartial
- Balanced
- Undecided
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
In the spring season, the gardens are full of MYRIAD flowers.
- Enormous
- Continual
- Various
- Infinite
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
For some OBSCURE reasons, the transfer policy of the company has changed.
- Complicated
- Definite
- Vague
- Unnoticeable
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The decrease in petrol prices becomes EFFECTIVE from midnight.
- Feeble
- Lethargic
- Void
- Inactive
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
In view of the threat of an attack by terrorists the citizens were asked to be VIGILANT at all times.
- Casual
- Attentive
- Forgetful
- Pliant
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The police SURVEYED the scene of the terror attack in deep horror.
- Neglected
- Overlooked
- Excluded
- Rejected
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The pain AFFLICTING me was caused by a sprain.
- Provoking
- Pleasing
- Soothing
- Pacifying
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The FICKLE minded witness changed his testimony at the eleventh hour.
- Identical
- Random
- Inflexible
- Constant
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
All the villagers looked up to the VENERABLE old man for advice and guidance.
- Disrespectable
- Diffident
- Debased
- Disdained
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The course depends on the FRUITFULNESS of the action.
- Worthlessness
- Meekness
- Aridity
- Unreality
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The ENTHUSIASTIC crowd applauded them.
- Collected
- Unaffectionate
- Indifferent
- Doubtful
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. I told him
Q. I was going
R. that
S. to the office
The correct sequence should be
- SRQP
- PRQS
- PQRS
- QSRP
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. despite being the dominant partner
Q. have all the advantages
R. in the relationship
S. the franchiser doesn't always
The correct sequence should be
- SRPQ
- PRSQ
- PQSR
- PQRS
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. and commendable in many ways
Q. since independence
R. has been unique
S. India's development over the past half century
The correct sequence should be
- RSPQ
- PQSR
- PQRS
- SQRP
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
It was not a jewel but a WORTHLESS piece of glass.
- Helpful
- Prized
- Meek
- Reasonable
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. a reduction in prices
Q. the labour leader
R. simply demanded
S. in his long speech
The correct sequence should be
- RSPQ
- PQRS
- SRQP
- SQRP
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The arguments put forward by the defendant advocate were very COGENT.
- Hesitant
- Forceful
- Incorrect
- Muddled
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. Do you know
Q. who lives in Model Town
R. that Mr. Bhatia
S. will be our new class teacher?
The correct sequence should be
- PQSR
- RSQP
- PRQS
- PQRS
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. the students to write
Q. the superintendent asked
R. of the paper
S. on only one side
The correct sequence should be
- PQRS
- QPSR
- PSQR
- PRQS
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. with large classes
Q. would take too much time
R. essay type questions because marking long answers
S. it is very difficult for teachers to evaluate regular
- PQSR
- SRQP
- PQRS
- PSRQ
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. making a queer noise
Q. and the engine was
R. the aircraft was overloaded
S. there was something wrong with the battery
The correct sequence should be
- RSQP
- PRSQ
- PSRQ
- QRSP
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. best suited to a democratic regime
Q. ours is a democracy
R. with methods of permeation and education
S. and any compulsion or use of force is out of question.
The correct sequence should be
- QRSP
- PSQR
- PQRS
- RQSP
Directions: A sentence has been jumbled up as below. You are required to rearrange the parts of the sentence which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your answer accordingly.
P. in an attempt to prove its supremacy
Q. has abused
R. and ill-treated small and large animals
S. the so called civilised human race
The correct sequence should be
- SPRQ
- SQRP
- PQSR
- QRSP
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
(A) The raucous shouts of the audience (B) forced the management (C) to call on the show. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Happiness, is what we need and it comes to us mostly through _____
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- being idlers and doing nothing
- being partakers in the money race
- being regular workers
- being careful towards others
The conversation appears to be taking place ____
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
A tramp was one day walking on a country road when he suddenly met a highway man. Pointing a pistol, the man exclaimed, “Your money or your life.”
“My friend,” said the tramp, “I cannot deliver my money for I should be helping you in evil doing. However, exchange is lawful. I will give you my purse for the pistol.”
The robber agreed and said, “That is right. I shall give you my pistol and you will give me your purse.”
The exchange took place. As soon as the tramp received the pistol, he pointed the pistol at the robber’s head and said, “Now, my friend, my purse back or the weapon may go off.”
“Fire!” said the robber, “There is no powder in the pistol.”
- on the terrace of a building
- on the lawns of a building under construction
- on a country road
- on the premises of a college
(A) At the Hardy House (B) there was great surprise (C) when Aunt Gertrude saw Joe helping Frank up the stairs. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
The tramp convinced the highway man, to give him the pistol by ___
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
A tramp was one day walking on a country road when he suddenly met a highway man. Pointing a pistol, the man exclaimed, “Your money or your life.”
“My friend,” said the tramp, “I cannot deliver my money for I should be helping you in evil doing. However, exchange is lawful. I will give you my purse for the pistol.”
The robber agreed and said, “That is right. I shall give you my pistol and you will give me your purse.”
The exchange took place. As soon as the tramp received the pistol, he pointed the pistol at the robber’s head and said, “Now, my friend, my purse back or the weapon may go off.”
“Fire!” said the robber, “There is no powder in the pistol.”
- making an exchange offer
- befooling him
- keeping his wits intact
- showing him the other way
For professionals, the sensation of earning money is less satisfying than ________.
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- the sensation of doing their duty
- the sensation of exploiting others
- the sensation of fishing in hot waters
- the sensation of making their axe to grind
We, as common people, sometimes envy rich people because
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- they lead a better life than us
- they enjoy more self respect
- they do not have to work much
- they do not care for the idlers
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
(A) Like poverty (B) affluence can sometimes (C) create their own problems. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
(A) Everyone who has worked for him (B) feels that he is the (C) best person to share family problems with. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
(A) It is unreasonable (B) to distort the statement of a man (C) just because he does not agree with your opinions. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
The whole dialogue depicts that the highway man was __
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
A tramp was one day walking on a country road when he suddenly met a highway man. Pointing a pistol, the man exclaimed, “Your money or your life.”
“My friend,” said the tramp, “I cannot deliver my money for I should be helping you in evil doing. However, exchange is lawful. I will give you my purse for the pistol.”
The robber agreed and said, “That is right. I shall give you my pistol and you will give me your purse.”
The exchange took place. As soon as the tramp received the pistol, he pointed the pistol at the robber’s head and said, “Now, my friend, my purse back or the weapon may go off.”
“Fire!” said the robber, “There is no powder in the pistol.”
- very tactful
- very foolish
- very clever
- very proud
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
(A) Now the rage of (B) the demonstrators turned (C) to the machines. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Regular work helps us to build up character but we can best develop self-respect by being
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- a rich man
- an idler
- a poor man
- an honest worker
(A) The indecisive man (B) was readily persuaded (C) to change his mind again. (D) No error
Directions: The given sentence is divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Find the error corresponding to the labelled part. If there is no error, mark (D) No error, as your answer.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
People, for whom work comes first and fee second are
Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question:
- sick minded
- healthy minded
- great stupids
- cowardly and ill-educated