English Language Conventions and Grammar

Practice English language conventions including identifying redundant words, filling blanks with appropriate words/tenses/prepositions, and replacing words in context.

24 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘weaker’ in line 3?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. physically not strong
  2. mentally not strong
  3. not important
  4. financially not strong
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘environment’ in line 7?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. external conditions
  2. natural habitat
  3. ecology
  4. place where people live
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘enhancing’ in line 2?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. moving ahead
  2. increasing in quantity
  3. incremental change
  4. increasing in quality
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word from each list to fill the corresponding gap (18).

At the highest point in Tarifa is an old fort. From __(17)_ ____ its walls, one can _(18) a glimpse of Africa. The old man sat there and made several strange gestures over the boy's head. The boy was _(19) as his friends looked with curiosity. He _______(20) ______ something in the old man's ears and strode off.

  1. see
  2. catch
  3. share
  4. view
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word from each list to fill the corresponding gap (17).

At the highest point in Tarifa is an old fort. From __(17)_ ____ its walls, one can _(18) a glimpse of Africa. The old man sat there and made several strange gestures over the boy's head. The boy was _(19) as his friends looked with curiosity. He _______(20) ______ something in the old man's ears and strode off.

  1. top
  2. on top
  3. at top
  4. atop
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word from each list to fill the corresponding gap (19).

At the highest point in Tarifa is an old fort. From __(17)_ ____ its walls, one can _(18) a glimpse of Africa. The old man sat there and made several strange gestures over the boy's head. The boy was _(19) as his friends looked with curiosity. He _______(20) ______ something in the old man's ears and strode off.

  1. handsome
  2. embarrassed
  3. humoured
  4. happy
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable word from each list to fill the corresponding gap (20).

At the highest point in Tarifa is an old fort. From __(17)_ ____ its walls, one can _(18) a glimpse of Africa. The old man sat there and made several strange gestures over the boy's head. The boy was _(19) as his friends looked with curiosity. He _______(20) ______ something in the old man's ears and strode off.

  1. uttered
  2. shouted
  3. cried
  4. muttered
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the following lines and answer the question.

  1. The child returned back home and was really too tired to exercise.
  2. The first question asked from Raj in the interview was, ”what is your good name?”
  3. The contest got an overwhelming response. They have yet to reply back.
  4. He saw into the eyes of the thief and recognised him though he had covered his face.

Which word in line 2 can be omitted and still the sentence remains complete?

  1. from
  2. good
  3. the
  4. asked
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the following lines and answer the question.

  1. The child returned back home and was really too tired to exercise.
  2. The first question asked from Raj in the interview was, ”what is your good name?”
  3. The contest got an overwhelming response. They have yet to reply back.
  4. He saw into the eyes of the thief and recognised him though he had covered his face.

Which word in line 4 can be omitted and still the sentence remains complete?

  1. into
  2. though
  3. him
  4. had
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the following lines and answer the question.

  1. The child returned back home and was really too tired to exercise.
  2. The first question asked from Raj in the interview was, ”what is your good name?”
  3. The contest got an overwhelming response. They have yet to reply back.
  4. He saw into the eyes of the thief and recognised him though he had covered his face.

Which word in line 1 can be omitted and still the sentence remains complete?

  1. The
  2. back
  3. too
  4. and
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the following lines and answer the question.

  1. The child returned back home and was really too tired to exercise.
  2. The first question asked from Raj in the interview was, ”what is your good name?”
  3. The contest got an overwhelming response. They have yet to reply back.
  4. He saw into the eyes of the thief and recognised him though he had covered his face.

Which word in line 3 can be omitted and still the sentence remains complete?

  1. an
  2. overwhelming
  3. the
  4. back
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘coverage’ in line 8?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. number of those provided for
  2. ceiling provided
  3. the amount of information gathered
  4. news spread
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘autonomous’ in line 1?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. that starts on its own
  2. that doesn’t require any help
  3. independent
  4. intelligent
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘faculty’ in line 4?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. power
  2. ability
  3. staff
  4. department
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘statutory’ in line 6?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. newly introduced
  2. required by courts
  3. declared by law
  4. lawfully followed
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is the best replacement of the word ‘force’ in line 5?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

1. The National Bal Bhawan is an autonomous institution fully funded by the Ministry of Human
2. Resources. It has been playing a major role towards enhancing creativity amongst
3.  the children in the age group of 5-16 years specially from the weaker sections of society. The
4. National Bal Bhawan also provides general guidance and training faculty to state.
5. With a suitable law coming into force, there is now
6. a statutory responsibility on the central and state governments to ensure that all
7. disabled children receive free education in an appropriate environment till the age of 18 years.
8. The population of disabled children is high whereas the coverage is low.

  1. strength
  2. power
  3. action
  4. intensity
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from each list to fill the corresponding gap (21).

On Saturday, more than 50 volunteers ___21______gather at Adarsh Palm ground to plant saplings, led by Ms Ketki, 22 environmentalist. Alongside adults, children have also 23 to pitch in. All the children are looking __24 Saturday.

  1. are
  2. will
  3. have
  4. had
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from each list to fill the corresponding gap (23).

On Saturday, more than 50 volunteers ___21______gather at Adarsh Palm ground to plant saplings, led by Ms Ketki, 22 environmentalist. Alongside adults, children have also 23 to pitch in. All the children are looking __24 Saturday.

  1. volunteered
  2. asked
  3. pleaded
  4. requested
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from each list to fill the corresponding gap (24).

On Saturday, more than 50 volunteers ___21______gather at Adarsh Palm ground to plant saplings, led by Ms Ketki, 22 environmentalist. Alongside adults, children have also 23 to pitch in. All the children are looking __24 Saturday.

  1. for
  2. forward
  3. to
  4. forward to
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option from each list to fill the corresponding gap (22).

On Saturday, more than 50 volunteers ___21______gather at Adarsh Palm ground to plant saplings, led by Ms Ketki, 22 environmentalist. Alongside adults, children have also 23 to pitch in. All the children are looking __24 Saturday.

  1. the
  2. an
  3. a
  4. famous
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the correct option which fills the gap 9.

Directions: Read and fill the gaps to complete the lines and add meaning to them.

The main concern of the Pre-raphaelite movement is with art and it------9---------- especially the connection between poetry, painting and the plastic arts. These poets derived their inspiration from the works of Italian painters before Raphael in whom they --10--------- a sweetness and humble adherence to truth. The poets -----11-------- themselves artistically with the early Florentine painters as they were impressed with their individuality and sincerity.  They imitate no pictures; they paint -----12-------------only.

  1. emphasises
  2. emphasised
  3. emphasising
  4. emphasise
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the correct option which fills the gap 10.

Directions: Read and fill the gaps to complete the lines and add meaning to them.

The main concern of the Pre-raphaelite movement is with art and it------9---------- especially the connection between poetry, painting and the plastic arts. These poets derived their inspiration from the works of Italian painters before Raphael in whom they --10--------- a sweetness and humble adherence to truth. The poets -----11-------- themselves artistically with the early Florentine painters as they were impressed with their individuality and sincerity.  They imitate no pictures; they paint -----12-------------only.

  1. find
  2. found
  3. did find
  4. finds
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the correct option which fills the gap in line 11.

Directions: Read and fill the gaps to complete the lines and add meaning to them.

The main concern of the Pre-raphaelite movement is with art and it------9---------- especially the connection between poetry, painting and the plastic arts. These poets derived their inspiration from the works of Italian painters before Raphael in whom they --10--------- a sweetness and humble adherence to truth. The poets -----11-------- themselves artistically with the early Florentine painters as they were impressed with their individuality and sincerity.  They imitate no pictures; they paint -----12-------------only.

  1. identified
  2. identifying
  3. identifies
  4. identify
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the correct option which fills the gap 12.

Directions: Read and fill the gaps to complete the lines and add meaning to them.

The main concern of the Pre-raphaelite movement is with art and it------9---------- especially the connection between poetry, painting and the plastic arts. These poets derived their inspiration from the works of Italian painters before Raphael in whom they --10--------- a sweetness and humble adherence to truth. The poets -----11-------- themselves artistically with the early Florentine painters as they were impressed with their individuality and sincerity.  They imitate no pictures; they paint -----12-------------only.

  1. from nature
  2. about nature
  3. of nature
  4. since nature