English Language Proficiency Test
A comprehensive English language test covering reading comprehension, vocabulary, idioms, grammar, and antonyms. Suitable for assessing language proficiency at intermediate to advanced levels.
Questions
Why does the author say that 'these statements are necessary evils of non-governance or ill-governance'?
- These statements are used as a camouflage by the policy makers to hide their failures.
- When these statements are not resorted to, the government will automatically follow the rules.
- There is no relation between statements and non-governance.
- There are some good politicians who do not believe in such statements.
According to the passage, why is the author mortified by what he encounters every morning in bold prints?
- The author feels anguished by the redundancy of that he reads in the newspaper.
- The author finds the routine statements of authorities as being genuine.
- The author finds them directed at him alone.
- The author finds the newspapers insulting to the politicians.
The author feels the statement �No one will be allowed to take the law into his own hands� is an empty statement devoid of any real meaning because
- laws are religiously followed in India
- he wants to break the law
- law-breakers go scot-free and flourish
- laws are not implemented due to bureaucracy
The primary aim of the writer in this passage is to
- enlighten about the malpractices by politicians
- inform about the good work done by the newspapers
- evaluate the rhetorical statements being circulated as news
- inform about the various functions of the government
The word �wantonly� as used in the passage means
- carefully
- recklessly
- respectfully
- deliberately
When the author says,��� but this would require of the animals a fantastic map sense�, it means that the author is
- praising the map sense of the migratory birds
- certain that the phenomenon of migration will remain strange
- skeptical about celestial navigation as an explanation for the navigational skills of migratory birds
- showing interest in various ways accounted for the navigation sense of various trans migratory birds
According to the passage, what do birds have in common with an ideal pilot?
- Both are very sincere in their duties.
- Both navigate the vast seas.
- They need a compass for navigation.
- Both face the hardships at sea.
According to the passage, birds navigate north by using
- the position of the magnetic needle, pointing them north
- the position of the Sun or stars, along with the time of day
- the inbuilt map sense that most migratory birds have
- the water levels while navigating the bottomless seas
The observation of the recent studies about tropical birds is that
- compass sense alone cannot explain how birds navigate the ocean
- magnetite found in the bird�s head aids them in navigation
- migrants determine their geographic position on Earth by celestial navigation
- birds can keep trail of time without any sensory cues from the external world
The word �bizarre� as used in the passage means
- bestial
- diverse
- peculiar
- dramatic
According to the passage, how is the lotus different from a water lily?
- They are different in colour.
- They are different in terms of flowering.
- They are different in structure.
- They are different in habitat.
According to the passage, when does the white lotus open?
- It opens in the morning.
- It opens in the evening.
- It opens at sunrise.
- It opens in the afternoon.
Which of these is the correct habitat of the white lotus?
- The desert areas with negligible rainfall
- The wetland areas with water of two meter depth
- The hilly terrains with freshwater from rivers
- The coastal areas with saline water reserves
Which of these words means �colour or shade� as used in the passage?
- Unstained
- Texture
- Shadowy
- Hue
The primary aim of the writer in this passage is to
- explore the biodiversity of flora in India
- inculcate nationalism by praising the lotus
- enlighten us about the unique lotus flower
- compare the lotus with all the other flowers
Choose from the options given below:
- PRQ
- RPQ
- RQP
- QPR
Choose from the options given below:
- PRQ
- RPQ
- RQP
- QPR
Directions: Each of the following questions has the second sentence missing. Choose the appropriate sentence from the given options to complete it.
A. Our sporting infrastructure is still in a very poor state despite attempts to improve it.
B. ___________________________________
C. As a result of this malpractice, many sportsmen give up their careers due to lack of proper resources.
- Indian sportsmen often do not get proper equipments and other resources.
- One of the main reasons for this is the misuse of funds allotted for development of sporting infrastructure.
- The government announced a grant of Rs. 500 crores to improve sporting infrastructure in the country.
- Without proper infrastructure, the dream of excelling in Olympic sports would remain unfulfilled.
Directions: Each of the following questions has the second sentence missing. Choose the appropriate sentence from the given options to complete it.
- Family planning is still not a characteristic in many societies.
- The rural areas and villages have largely been excluded from the scope of the earlier family planning programmes.
- Family planning is important to check excessive population growth which can lead to developmental problems for a country.
- Responsible parenthood dictates that families be planned in line with various developmental objectives.
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
The uncalled for remarks by the leader ______ the situation and many of his followers turned violent.
- heightened
- aggravated
- exaggerated
- irritated
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
Even when his reputation was in _______, almost everyone was willing to acknowledge the qualities of his leadership.
- jeopardy
- dejection
- eclipse
- harassment
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
Cellular phone service has _____ in many changes in our lifestyle.
- called
- happened
- resulted
- started
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
The company has _____ badly under his leadership.
- improved
- declined
- hesitated
- fared
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
A Japanese Boeing 747 passenger jet with 365 persons ______ was hijacked.
- aboard
- aloft
- sitting
- within
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
The present _______ has not prevented the railway minister from announcing an increase in the number of super fast trains.
- crisis
- syndrome
- government
- generation
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
Tibet is ______ by mountains on three sides.
- hidden
- flanked
- kept
- situated
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
Certain _______ have been taken under the five-year plan for accelerating the development process.
- gifts
- programmes
- plans
- measures
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
The Ghats in Maharashtra have been __________ to intensive developmental activity since independence.
- given
- subjected
- yielded
- cultivated
Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.
The food grain stocks in India are at an all-time ______.
- highest
- high
- lowest
- cost
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
To explain the merits of female education to my cousin from the village is to cast pearls before a swine.
- to spend recklessly
- to waste a lot of money on the upkeep of education
- to edify the benefits of education
- to offer a person a thing which he cannot appreciate
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
From the way the children fell silent when she enetered, she guessed that they had something up their sleeve.
- A grand idea
- A secret plan
- A profitable plan
- Something important
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
We are in great distress and hard-pressed for money.
- bewildered
- insulted
- poised
- troubled
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
The problem seemed to go out of the frying pan and into the fire.
- Fruitless search for a treasure
- A nuisance created by one�s own self
- From a bad position to worse
- Arguing in a heated state
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
Richa ended up making an ass of herself as she was unprepared for the dance show.
- To exult in triumph
- A deceitful person
- To act stupidly
- To dance in delight
Directions: Select the meaning of each underlined phrase/idiom.
Our Sanskrit teacher is a renowned scholar and has the entire Gita on her fingertips.
- To know a thing thoroughly
- To confess fully under pressure
- To pay attention to something
- To be ignorant and stupid
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (1)
- quench
- overcome
- extinguish
- suppress
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (2)
- arousal
- fascination
- anxiety
- curiosity
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (3)
- secret
- sacred
- scared
- stealthy
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (4)
- pointed
- experienced
- produced
- proven
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (5)
- discovered
- invented
- anticipated
- fabricated
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (6)
- hope
- attack
- prey
- target
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (7)
- extend
- cover
- overlay
- defend
Directions: In the following passage, there are some numbered blanks. Fill in the blanks by selecting the most appropriate word for each blank from the given options.
Many people have sacrificed their lives to (1) the thirst for knowledge and to satisfy their (2). In the olden days people used to worship sun and moon thinking them to be (3) celestial bodies. But the scientific investigation had 4) that sun is an ordinary star and earth is a planet like other planets. After this, man entered the age of the space travel. The invention of rocket was the first step in space travel. Scientists had already (5) that there was neither air nor water on the moon. The moon was the first (6) of man. A spaceship travelling at a speed of 4000 km per hour can (7) this distance in 10 hours. The scientists had (8) discovered that the surface of moon was rough and full of craters, rocks and mountains.
Fill in the blanks (8)
- further
- farther
- distantly
- more
Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill each blank from the given alternatives.
The jet plane streaked ____________ the clouds.
- through
- though
- although
- thorough
Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill each blank from the given alternatives.
Do you agree with the view that cinema has proved to be more___________ than useful?
- harmless
- harming
- harmed
- harmful
Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill each blank from the given alternatives.
I often enjoy reading __________stories.
- detection
- detected
- detecting
- detective
Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill each blank from the given alternatives.
I have come to the grim conclusion that we are an _______team.
- impossible
- incompetent
- impressionable
- impermeable
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in each sentence.
He waited for the fog to dissipate before embarking upon the journey.
- vanish
- develop
- dispel
- disappear
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in each sentence.
We looked on in dismay as the police took him away despite our protests.
- panic
- stress
- comfort
- relief
Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word in each sentence.
She was disconsolate after attending to the phone call announcing the bad news.
- depressed
- distressed
- delighted
- dabbled