Questions
Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
- Never I have listened
- to such beautiful music
- as the piece we heard on the radio
- last night
- No error
Directions: Identify the part having an error.
- Both the children were
- playing in the sand and
- the two fishermen were
- leaning against an uprooted boat
- No error
Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
- All of us shall run fast
- after the break-fast
- to catch them
- before the destination
- No error
Directions: Select the option which replaces the underlined portion of the given sentence most effectively.
Attached to this application is an affidavit form and three sheets of blank paper.
- is an affidavit form and three sheets
- are an affidavit form and three sheets
- is an affidavit form and three sheet
- is a affidavit form and three sheet
- are an affidavit form and three sheet
Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
His duties ______ of a kind ill suited ______ his ardent and daring character.
- was, with
- is, to
- were, for
- were, to
- were, with
Directions: Identify the part having an error.
- It is perhaps unfair to expect the Finance Ministry report,
- the first quarter review mandated by the Fiscal Responsibility
- and Management Act, to forecast
- the shape of the economic recovery
- No error
Directions: Select the option which replaces the underlined portion of the given sentence most effectively.
A diamond ring must not be worn all the time. It is important to take one's ring off before washing dishes since continuous immersion in water may damage the stone or weaken the setting.
- continuous
- continuing
- constant
- continued
- frequent
Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).
- The Supreme Court has blessed the
- suspected initiatives of some states
- to disqualify people with more than
- two children to create a class of lesser citizens
- No error
Directions: Select the option which replaces the underlined portions of the given sentence most effectively.
My brother had scarcely heard the sad news informing him of the demise of his dearest friend than he wept aloud.
- scarcely, than
- scarcely, then
- scarcely, after
- hardly, when
- hardly, before
Directions: Select the correct option to complete the sentence.
John had considered dropping ______ of college to work, but a discussion with his parents made him think ______ it, and he decided to stay back in college.
- off, about
- in, over
- out, better of
- off, better of
- out, about
Directions: Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
(A) It is said, “Marriages are decided in heaven though arranged at earth”.
(B) According to Indian tradition, the two souls unite as one; only physically they remain two.
(C) The auspicious day is fixed after consultations with the priests.
(D) All the friends and relatives are invited to accompany the marriage procession.
- A
- B and C
- A and B
- A and C
Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
Not until a monkey is several years old ____ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
- it begins
- does it begin
- it starts
- does it start
- it takes
Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
We lament the _________ delicacy of his ideas, which ______ one from grasping them.
- excess, prevent
- excessive, prevent
- excess of, prevent
- excessive, prevents
- excess, prevents
Directions: Select the option which replaces the underlined portion of the given sentence most effectively.
India is going to be called on to play an increasingly active role in international relations in the coming decades.
- India is going to be called on to play
- India is going to be called on playing
- India is going to be called upon to playing
- India is going to be called for playing
- India is going to be called upon to play
Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.
The thieves had driven ten miles before the police caught ______ them.
- on with
- upon
- up to
- up with
- abreast
Directions: Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
(A) As well causing stress, bad breath can be exacerbated by stress.
(B) One study showed that when teachers used more complex speech, very young children learn to create more complex sentences themselves.
(C) The storm reached its crescendo shortly before three a.m. in the morning.
(D) The National Healthcare Group's National University Hospital performed its first split liver transplant in 1997 and both recipients continue to do well.
- B, C and D
- A, B and C
- A and B
- C and D
- A and C
Directions: Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
(A) The question of when man started cooking his food has not been answered by anthropologists with any definiteness.
(B) There has not been sufficient rain this year.
(C) The first railway line built in USA was completed nearly two hundred years back.
(D) The Neanderthals appeared in Europe during the two interglacial period.
- A and B
- B and C
- C and D
- A and D
- B and D
Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.
- Grammar as a subject has rarely found many interested students.
- Few students would like to involve themselves with grammar.
- Not many students are interested in grammar.
- Grammar doesn't interest too many students because it is boring.
- Grammar interests few.
Directions: Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
(A) Ayn Rand perhaps is a most widely read author on objective individualism.
(B) When he was arrested we had to spend many a sleepless nights.
(C) He gave me a gun to shoot.
(D) My brother who had gone to Bombay last week has come back this morning.
- A, B and C
- B, C and D
- D, A and C
- A, B, C and D
- A, B and D
Directions: Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.
(A) They are all away except I.
(B) I do not like the very glimpse of theirs.
(C) None has come to stay in that old hotel for a hundred years
(D) Neither the manager nor his staff were present in the dinner party
- A, B and C
- B, C and D
- D, A and C
- A, B, C and D
- A, B and D
Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.
- The relevance of non violence in the modern world is all the more striking.
- Non violence has been struck as very relevant in the modern world.
- In the modern world, the striking relevance of non violence is amazing.
- Non violence is relevant in the modern world also.
- Non violence is as relevant today as it was in the days of the yore.
Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.
I. I request you to kindly deliver to me a tin of milk power.
II. Could you please send me a tin of milk powder?
III. May I request you to please send me a tin of milk powder?
IV. Can I have milk powder sent to me please?
V. Please deliver a tin of milk powder to me.
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.
- The diesel pump had a loud, constant noise creating hurdles for my sleep.
- The constant noise of the diesel pump prevented me from sleeping.
- My sleep was prevented due to the constant noise of the diesel pump.
- The diesel pump made a constant noise which was detrimental to my sleep.
- I was disturbed in my sleep due to the constant noise of the diesel pump.
Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.
I. When rates were raised in 2000, postal service officials had predicted that the increase would make further rate increases unnecessary for at least five years.
II. When rates were raised in 2000, postal service officials had predicted they would mean that further rate increases would not be needed for at least five years.
III. When rates were raised in 2000, postal service officials had predicted that it would not be unnecessary for further rate increases for at least five years.
IV. When rates were raised in 2000, postal service officials had predicted further rated increases will not be needed for at least five years.
V. When rates were raised in 2000, postal service officials had predicted no further rate increases for at least five years.
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
Directions: Select the option which replaces the underlined portion of the given sentence most effectively.
As we sat together in a comforting silence, I started to think of all the good times we had shared.
- started to think of
- thought of
- became thoughtful of
- contemplated
- started thinking of