English Language Proficiency Test - 5
Comprehensive English language assessment covering grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension for competitive exams
Questions
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
Has the child not broken the tea pot?
- Has not the tea pot been broken by the child?
- Has the tea pot not been broken by the child?
- Has not been the tea pot broken by the child?
- Has the tea pot been broken by the child?
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
Who is attending to him?
- By whom he is being attended to?
- By whom is he being attended to?
- By whom is he attended to?
- By whom he is attended to?
Directions: Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one that best converts the given sentence into passive or active voice.
I am not going to leave you.
- You are not going to be left by me.
- You are not going to be left out by me.
- You are not to be left by me.
- You are not being left by me.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the correctly spelt word.
- neccessity
- necesity
- necessity
- neccesity
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the correctly spelt word.
- persaude
- persuade
- pursuade
- pursuede
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the correctly spelt word.
- Uttrance
- Utterence
- Utrrance
- Utterance
Directions: Select the correct change of narration.
He said to her, ''Are you coming to the party?''
- He told her whether she was coming to the party.
- He told her if she was coming to the party.
- He asked her if she was coming to the party.
- He asked her if she will be coming to the party?
Directions: Select the correct change of narration.
The officer said to the peon, ''Do not leave.''
- The officer ordered the peon not to leave.
- The officer said to the peon not to leave.
- The officer asked the peon that he should not leave.
- The officer asked the peon never to leave.
Directions: Select the correct change of narration.
I said to him, ''Why are you late?''
- I said to him why are you late?
- I asked him why he was late.
- I asked him why you are late?
- I told him why he is he late.
Directions: The sentence/part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Her brother and she are fond of mangoes.
- she is
- her are
- her are
- No improvement
Directions: The sentence/part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
The five last pages of this book are torn.
- five back
- last five
- back five
- No improvement
Directions: The sentence/part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Mistakes are inevitable in all systems of justice.
- necessary
- important
- escapable
- No improvement
Directions: The sentence below is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
The husband (A) and the wife (B) have no interaction with (C) one another. (D) No error
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: The sentence below is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
(A) I swear (B) on God (C) that I am innocent. (D) No error
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADAMANT
- good-natured
- stubborn
- lovely
- ugly
Directions: The sentence below is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
We (A) are expecting you to visit us, but you (B) could not (C) make it. (D) No error
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Cinema has proved ________ harmful than useful.
- more
- much
- most
- very
Directions: The sentence below is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
Though it is not cloudy, (A) who knows, it (B) may (C) still rain. (D) No error
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
CENSORSHIP
- criticism
- control
- disapproval
- decision
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
If I ________, I would slap the boy.
- were he
- were him
- was him
- was he
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be susbstituted for the given phrase.
The science of brain and nervous system of living beings
- neurology
- zoology
- physiology
- psychology
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be susbstituted for the given phrase.
The study of derivation of words
- etymology
- entomology
- embryology
- pomology
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
AFFLUENT
- separated
- poor
- fresh
- dangerous
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
He simply ______________ a goodbye and left.
- waived
- waved
- weaved
- waifed
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The jet plane streaked ____________ the clouds.
- through
- in
- within
- thorough
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
REJUVENATE
- revitalise
- restore
- restrict
- retire
Directions: Choose the alternative that correctly rewrites the given sentence using comparative degree.
The weather at hill stations is quite pleasant in summers.
- The weather at hill stations is more pleasant in summers.
- The weather at hill stations is most pleasant in summers.
- The weather at hill stations in summers is more pleasant than in plains.
- None of these
The plural form of "mouse" is
- mouses
- mouse
- mise
- mice
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
OBEISANCE
- orderliness
- prayer
- ritual
- hatred
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be susbstituted for the given phrase.
One who knows all
- omnipotent
- omniphagous
- omnivorous
- omniscient
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
TOXIC
- strict
- genius
- lethal
- sane
Directions: Identify the form of the sentence given below (punctuation mark omitted).
Don’t expect me to do the bidding
- imperative
- assertive
- interrogative
- exclamatory
Rhyming word of "height" is
- weight
- neigh
- light
- freight
Directions: The sentence below is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
(A) This kind of a dream of unity (B) has occupied Indian mindset (C) since the dawn of civilisation. (D) No error
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
CALAMITY
- ill will
- misfortune
- war
- curse
The central idea of the passage is
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
At this time, the economy of India is facing a very difficult time. We have been witnessing slow growth along with a shrinking industrial base for the past two months. Wholesale price inflation has risen to 5.8% and the rupee has been sharply losing its value. Currently it is valued at approximately 60 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar, where two years ago it was valued at approximately 50 to 1. This has led to increasing prices in raw materials and fuel which is passed on to the consumer. As such, pretty much all Indians have much to be concerned about as well as be upset over. However, this really isn’t the biggest issue that is faced by India. The driving force behind these issues is what is at stake and poses as the nation’s biggest challenge.
This driving force is corruption as well as other dishonest behavior from our leaders. It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society. As a result, the ordinary person is left feeling confused and in a state of despair. Even worse, it breeds a sense of apathy among the common man; but much worse than this, it engenders a feeling of complacency. This sense of complacency further encourages the behavior and motives behind corruption. As is evident, the economy is not doing well, but if we can look beyond this fact to the eroding values that is held by the different factions within the government, we should begin to understand that the reason why the economy is not doing well is due to the failure of trust held by those in power.
So far, the outlook on the economy is not good. Conditions are bleak and any growth is hampered by a slowdown as well as a devaluation of the rupee. However, this gloomy and pessimistic outlook is not proportionate and is fueled largely by the disenchantment with politics as usual.
- that problems with the economy can be traced to corruption in the government
- that when corruption is everywhere, people become complacent
- that the rupee has fallen because of corruption in the government
- corruption in the government has caused the slow down of industry
By saying “this really isn’t the biggest issue faced by India”, the writer is saying that
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
At this time, the economy of India is facing a very difficult time. We have been witnessing slow growth along with a shrinking industrial base for the past two months. Wholesale price inflation has risen to 5.8% and the rupee has been sharply losing its value. Currently it is valued at approximately 60 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar, where two years ago it was valued at approximately 50 to 1. This has led to increasing prices in raw materials and fuel which is passed on to the consumer. As such, pretty much all Indians have much to be concerned about as well as be upset over. However, this really isn’t the biggest issue that is faced by India. The driving force behind these issues is what is at stake and poses as the nation’s biggest challenge.
This driving force is corruption as well as other dishonest behavior from our leaders. It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society. As a result, the ordinary person is left feeling confused and in a state of despair. Even worse, it breeds a sense of apathy among the common man; but much worse than this, it engenders a feeling of complacency. This sense of complacency further encourages the behavior and motives behind corruption. As is evident, the economy is not doing well, but if we can look beyond this fact to the eroding values that is held by the different factions within the government, we should begin to understand that the reason why the economy is not doing well is due to the failure of trust held by those in power.
So far, the outlook on the economy is not good. Conditions are bleak and any growth is hampered by a slowdown as well as a devaluation of the rupee. However, this gloomy and pessimistic outlook is not proportionate and is fueled largely by the disenchantment with politics as usual.
- there are many things that Indians have to be concerned about and upset over
- the problems with the economy are not the central issue
- inflation is a central issue for Indian citizens
- the forces behind the problems with the economy are the real problem
In “It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society”, the word "ubiquitously” in this context means
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
At this time, the economy of India is facing a very difficult time. We have been witnessing slow growth along with a shrinking industrial base for the past two months. Wholesale price inflation has risen to 5.8% and the rupee has been sharply losing its value. Currently it is valued at approximately 60 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar, where two years ago it was valued at approximately 50 to 1. This has led to increasing prices in raw materials and fuel which is passed on to the consumer. As such, pretty much all Indians have much to be concerned about as well as be upset over. However, this really isn’t the biggest issue that is faced by India. The driving force behind these issues is what is at stake and poses as the nation’s biggest challenge.
This driving force is corruption as well as other dishonest behavior from our leaders. It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society. As a result, the ordinary person is left feeling confused and in a state of despair. Even worse, it breeds a sense of apathy among the common man; but much worse than this, it engenders a feeling of complacency. This sense of complacency further encourages the behavior and motives behind corruption. As is evident, the economy is not doing well, but if we can look beyond this fact to the eroding values that is held by the different factions within the government, we should begin to understand that the reason why the economy is not doing well is due to the failure of trust held by those in power.
So far, the outlook on the economy is not good. Conditions are bleak and any growth is hampered by a slowdown as well as a devaluation of the rupee. However, this gloomy and pessimistic outlook is not proportionate and is fueled largely by the disenchantment with politics as usual.
- corruption only exists in the government
- corruption can be found in all areas of Indian society
- everyone is left in a state of despair due to corruption
- people have become complacent because of corruption
The essential significance of India’s economic problems lies in the fact that
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
At this time, the economy of India is facing a very difficult time. We have been witnessing slow growth along with a shrinking industrial base for the past two months. Wholesale price inflation has risen to 5.8% and the rupee has been sharply losing its value. Currently it is valued at approximately 60 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar, where two years ago it was valued at approximately 50 to 1. This has led to increasing prices in raw materials and fuel which is passed on to the consumer. As such, pretty much all Indians have much to be concerned about as well as be upset over. However, this really isn’t the biggest issue that is faced by India. The driving force behind these issues is what is at stake and poses as the nation’s biggest challenge.
This driving force is corruption as well as other dishonest behavior from our leaders. It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society. As a result, the ordinary person is left feeling confused and in a state of despair. Even worse, it breeds a sense of apathy among the common man; but much worse than this, it engenders a feeling of complacency. This sense of complacency further encourages the behavior and motives behind corruption. As is evident, the economy is not doing well, but if we can look beyond this fact to the eroding values that is held by the different factions within the government, we should begin to understand that the reason why the economy is not doing well is due to the failure of trust held by those in power.
So far, the outlook on the economy is not good. Conditions are bleak and any growth is hampered by a slowdown as well as a devaluation of the rupee. However, this gloomy and pessimistic outlook is not proportionate and is fueled largely by the disenchantment with politics as usual.
- they are due to the failure of trust held by the government
- they are indicative of the much larger issue of corruption
- they have increased corruption among the populace
- they have engendered feelings of complacency regarding corruption
Which of the following is the most appropriate title of the passage?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
At this time, the economy of India is facing a very difficult time. We have been witnessing slow growth along with a shrinking industrial base for the past two months. Wholesale price inflation has risen to 5.8% and the rupee has been sharply losing its value. Currently it is valued at approximately 60 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar, where two years ago it was valued at approximately 50 to 1. This has led to increasing prices in raw materials and fuel which is passed on to the consumer. As such, pretty much all Indians have much to be concerned about as well as be upset over. However, this really isn’t the biggest issue that is faced by India. The driving force behind these issues is what is at stake and poses as the nation’s biggest challenge.
This driving force is corruption as well as other dishonest behavior from our leaders. It cuts across party lines and is ubiquitously eating away at the moral fabric of society. As a result, the ordinary person is left feeling confused and in a state of despair. Even worse, it breeds a sense of apathy among the common man; but much worse than this, it engenders a feeling of complacency. This sense of complacency further encourages the behavior and motives behind corruption. As is evident, the economy is not doing well, but if we can look beyond this fact to the eroding values that is held by the different factions within the government, we should begin to understand that the reason why the economy is not doing well is due to the failure of trust held by those in power.
So far, the outlook on the economy is not good. Conditions are bleak and any growth is hampered by a slowdown as well as a devaluation of the rupee. However, this gloomy and pessimistic outlook is not proportionate and is fueled largely by the disenchantment with politics as usual.
- Corruption Breeds Complacency
- India’s Economic Woes
- Government has Failed the Economy
- Corruption: The Driving Force of India’s Economy