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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an inappropriately used preposition.
The hiker stumbled upon a beautiful waterfall / at the end of the trail / and marvelled on its majestic beauty / for several minutes.
The correct preposition is "at," so it should be "and marveled at its majestic beauty."
Which of the following statements are grammatically correct?
A) Looking around the class, only a few hands were raised in response
B) I was under the impression that the firm was being managed by the engineer from China
C) Being the first born, she has always had a lot of responsibility on her shoulders
B and C are grammatically correct. A should be modified as “Looking around the class, he saw only a few hands were raised in response”. Without a subject to actually look around the class, we will have a dangling modifier on our hands. Hence option D.
The MBA (1) is hardly a prerequisite for success, but it (2) certainly helps (3), and it has been getting more important (4) in recent years. Most (5) MBA programs equip their graduates to understand how (6) to deal with many of the important questions that their organizations will need to tackle (7) over time, and (8) that they will face in their careers. The above italicized numbered words will be correctly represented by the following parts of speech:
The 8th word, 'and' is a conjunction. This rules out options B.
The 7th word 'tackle' is a verb and hence option C is also ruled out.
The third word 'helps' is a verb and hence option A is also ruled out.
So, the correct answer is option D.
Select the grammatically incorrect sentences
A) The thing the Time Traveller held in his hand was a glittering metallic framework, scarcely larger than a small clock, and very delicately made.
B) There was ivory in it, and some transparent crystalline substance.
C) And now I must be explicit, for this that follows — unless his explanation is to be accepted — an absolutely unaccountable thing.
D) Taking one of the small octagonal tables that were scattered about the room, and setting it in front of the fire, with two legs on the hearthrug.
E) On this table he placed the mechanism.
In sentence 3, the phrase between the two '-'s is an additional explanation. If the phrase between the '-'s is removed, the sentence formed must be coherent and grammatically correct. "That follows an" is a wrong construction. Hence the sentence is wrong. The correct sentence is "And now I must be explicit, for this that follows—unless his explanation is to be accepted—is an absolutely unaccountable thing."
Sentence 4 is a fragment as it is not a complete sentence. Both the clauses are dependent which cannot exist without an independent clause. Moreover, the first subordinate clause is a modifier that must act on some subject capable of moving furniture. As there is no subject immediately after the first subordinate clause, it is a dangling modifier.
The other three sentences are correct.
Identify the figure of speech in the below-given sentence.
I am feeling awfully good today.
In the given sentence, two opposite words ["awfully" and "good"] have been used together. Thus, the figure of speech used is Oxymoron.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Identify the correct phrasal verb from the list given below in the given sentence:
The team continued to slack off on their responsibilities, causing the manager to _________ on them.
The correct phrasal verb for the given sentence is: c) go off
To "Go off" means to lose ones temper. In this case, given the poor work ethic of the team members, the manager lost his temper on them.
Given below are the statements with blanks. You are required to fill in the blanks with the appropriate option so that the sentence has correct tense.
We ________ to the beach when it started raining.
This sentence is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. "Were going" fits the context of the sentence, indicating that the action of going to the beach was in progress when it started raining. Option (C)
Identify the correct part of speech of the highlighted words in this paragraph
"In the bustling city, cars zoomed past, honking their horns impatiently. People hurriedly walked along the crowded sidewalks, clutching their umbrellas tightly as rain poured down. Laughter echoed from nearby cafes, filling the air with a cheerful ambience. Streetlights illuminated the darkening streets, creating a warm glow."
Fill in the blanks with the correct modal verb.
___________ I consult my doctor about this persistent cough.
"Should" is used to give advice or recommendations. This question is asking for advice on whether the person should consult or see their doctor about a persistent cough.
Change the speech: "I have won the race!"
Given sentence is in direct speech form.
Indirect speech sentence would be 'He said that he had won the race'.
Option B: "has won" (present perfect) should shift to "had won" (past perfect)
Option C: "he have won" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "he had won" (past perfect).
Option D: This changes the meaning by using the passive voice ("the race has been won"), which implies the race was won by someone, but it doesn’t specify that "he" (the speaker) won it.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Change the speech: "Wait there till I get back please." she told the boys.
Given sentence is in direct speech form(simple present tense).
Indirect speech form should be in simple past tense, i.e. 'She requested the boys to wait there till she got back'.
Answer is option C.
Some words are given below. In which order should they be arranged to give an affirmative sentence, so that the part of the day comes last?
AT / EVENING / AGAIN / LAST / MET / WE / HER / HOSPITAL / THE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
(Note:— DO NOT include spaces in your answer)
Sentence: We met her again at the hospital last evening.
Answer is 657319842.
In a class, Roll No 101 states that the plural of the word CRISIS is CRISES. Roll No 102 states that the plural is CRISISES, and Roll No 103 states that the plural is CRISIS itself. The Roll No of the student who gave the correct answer is
[Notez- DO NOT include spaces in your answer)
The correct plural of the word "CRISIS" is "CRISES."
Therefore, the student with Roll No 101 gave the correct answer.
So, the answer is 101.
There are 4 boards in a business school which have displayed the meaning of the term that means "A process in which an independent person makes an official decision that ends a legal disagreement without the need for it to be solved in court."
Board 1: ARBITRATION
Board 2: ARBITERATION
Board 3: ARBETRATION
Board 4: ARBITATION
The board that has displayed the correct spelling of the term is Board No:
(Note:- DO NOT include spaces in your answer)
The correct spelling of the term is ARBITRATION.
Therefore, the board that has displayed the correct spelling of the term is Board 1.
So, the answer is: 1.
In an English Test, Column A gives a word, Column B gives its past participle and Column C gives the code of the pair as below:
Which Code should Shamu choose, if he is asked to choose the correct pair of word and its corresponding past participle?
(Note:- DO NOT include spaces in your answer)
wear
past form - wore
past participle form - worn
Answer is 3.
: The options given below combine to form a meaningful sentence. Identify the erroneous statement from among the options:
1. I am fully aware that
2. my wife is one of those
3. who is totaly committed
4. to the family and its wellbeing.
In sentence 3, error in totaly committed. Totaly is incorrectly spelt.
Correct spelling: totally
Answer is option C.
: The options given below combine to form a meaningful sentence. Identify the erroneous statement from among the options:
1. He made me to wait
2. for him, while he
3. changed his coat,
4. as it was cold.
Error is in first sentence, i.e. he made me to wait for him. 'to' is redundant in the given sentence.
Answer is option A.
Choose the appropriate words from the options given to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.
The young man said that he had no _____ riches.
'desire for' is the appropriate word for the give blank.
Sentence: The young man said that he had no desire for riches.
Answer is option B.
Choose the appropriate words from the options given to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.
She kept all her _____ in the bank locker.
'jewellery' is correctly spelt among the given options.
Answer is option C.
Choose the appropriate words from the options given to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.
I wish ________ that Harish was ill, I would have gone to see him.
First sentence should be in past tense, i.e. I wish I had known that Harish was ill, I would have gone to see him.
Answer is option B.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom:
Find a correct match of grammatical function with the usage of the word STILL
Still waters run deep. In this sentence, still represents the nature of water. Therefore, still is an adjective.
He wanted some stills for a magazine. In this sentence, stills is a noun.
The good news makes me still my fears. In this sentence, still is a verb
Answer is option C.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom:
Find a correct match of grammatical function with the usage of the word WELL
A: Here, "well" refers to a physical structure (a source of water). This makes "well" a noun.
B: In this sentence, "well" is part of the phrasal verb "well up," meaning to rise or swell (like tears rising in the eyes). This makes "well" a verb.
C: Here, "well" describes how the children behaved, modifying the verb "behaved." This makes "well" an adverb.
D: In this case, "well" works as an adjective, modifying the deserved victory.
The correct matching would hence be:
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Look at the underlined part of the sentence below. The sentence is given three possible substitutes for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, mark that as the answer. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, mark no improvement as your answer.
The winter was such severe that even water in the taps was frozen and this created a lot of inconvenience to everyone in the family.
The phrase "such severe" is incorrect because "such" should be followed by a noun, but "severe" is an adjective.
"so + adjective + that"
'so severe' is better than the underlined part.
The answer is option B.
Look at the underlined part of the sentence below. The sentence is given three possible substitutes for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, mark that as the answer. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, mark no improvement as your answer.
The members of his family are coming in this train and I am sure that it will be a memorable trip for all of them.
'by' is the correct preposition to be used in the given context.
Answer is option B.
Directions for questions 80 and 81: Choose the correct conjunction:
Do not eat the cake, wait your friends come.
Correct sentence: Do not eat the cake, wait till your friends come.
Answer is option C.
Directions for questions 80 and 81: Choose the correct conjunction:
Study hard _ you will not pass the exam.
Second sentence is the consequence of the first sentence. In the given context, 'else' is the appropriate word to use.
Answer is option B.
If Tepid: Hot then ________
The relationship between "Tepid" and "Hot" is one of degree: "Tepid" means lukewarm or mildly warm, while "Hot" represents a more intense level of warmth. Similarly, "Joy" is a feeling of happiness or pleasure, while "Ecstasy" is a heightened, more intense state of joy. This mirrors the escalation in intensity seen in the original pair. The other options—a) Jealousy : Envy, b) Hatred : Antipathy, and c) Unity : Harmony—do not consistently reflect the same clear increase in degree. Therefore, the best answer is d) Joy : Ecstasy.
"To catch a tartar" means ___________
'To catch a tartar' is an idiom which means to encounter with someone that proves more powerful or troublesome.
A leopard can't change its ____________
The correct idiom is that a leopard cannot change its spots, meaning people cannot change their basic personalities.
None of the options have spots as an option hence Option D would be the correct answer.
"The strength given by my mother is bigger than the cosmic energy in this cosmos" is ___________
A rhyme is a correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry.
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase denoting one kind of object or action is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them.
Personification is the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claim not meant to be taken literally.
The singular of the word SCARVES is spelt as _________
The singular form of scarves is scarf. In English, nouns ending in "-f" or "-fe" often change to "-ves" in the plural.
From singular scarf to plural scarves.
None of the options match, hence, option D is the correct answer.
The "Drawing Pins" in British English is referred to as __________ in American English.
In British English, "drawing pins" are small pins with a flat, broad head that fasten papers to a bulletin board or wall. In American English, these are commonly called "thumbtacks." The term "thumbtacks" reflects their use, as they can be pressed into a surface with the thumb. Options like "thumb pins," "board pins," and "broad pins" are not standard terms for this item in American English.
Complete the collocation words __________ weapon
The correct answer is nuclear as we say nuclear weapon and the atomic bomb.
Complete the collocation words Seminal __________
Seminal means strongly influencing later developments so it is related to research.
Complete the collocation words _________ Percentage
The correct answer is large, we say huge margin and not huge percentage.
The idiom "Against the clock" means
The idiom against the clock means in a great hurry, as fast as possible.
The idiom "Buy a lemon" means ___________
The idiom to buy a lemon means to buy something which is worthless or does not work well.
Kedar uses the following sentence to introduce himself. Choose the correct option.
The word "myself" should not be used to introduce oneself in this way. A correct way to introduce oneself would be: "I am Kedar, and I am from Mumbai."
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
Ram uses the following sentence to tell the time of the day to Shyam. Which one is the correct sentence ?
When we say 2 pm it is already understood that it is afternoon and we dont need to add afternoon in a sentence. Hence the correct sentence is, it is 2'o clock in the afternoon.
In the following questions parts have been underlined. If any rule of correct English is violated then it could be only in the UNDERLINED part, marked as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Choose the option, which violates usage of correct English.
My Parents/1 are Indians but/2 I am/3 born in Sydney/4.
The "P" in "parents" is in capital letters which is wrong in part 3 it should be "I was" as the birth was in the past and not in present.
In the following questions parts have been underlined. If any rule of correct English is violated then it could be only in the UNDERLINED part, marked as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Choose the option, which violates usage of correct English.
Standing/1 on the top of the tower the whole city could be seen/3.
There is no error in any of the parts.
In the following questions parts have been underlined. If any rule of correct English is violated then it could be only in the UNDERLINED part, marked as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Choose the option, which violates usage of correct English.
Ganesh is taller than/1 Ramesh but/2 Anoop is/3 more taller/4.
In part 4, The phrase "more taller" is incorrect because "taller" is already a comparative adjective. Using "more" along with a comparative adjective is redundant.
The correct sentence could be : "Ganesh is taller than Ramesh, but Anoop is the tallest."
Read each of the components of the given sentences and mark the component with grammatical error.
I. He is capable at
II. twisting any fact
III. without any suspicion
IV. at any time
The component with the grammatical error is "I. He is capable at".
The correct expression is "He is capable of" rather than "He is capable at." So, the corrected sentence should be:
He is capable of twisting any fact.
Read each of the components of the given sentences and mark the component with grammatical error.
I. My cousin brother, who lives
II. in Goa, is eager to visit us
III. in Mumbai and aspires to have
IV. a glimpse of the city
The phrase "my cousin brother" in component I contains a grammatical error. In standard English, "cousin" alone is sufficient to indicate a familial relationship, and adding "brother" is redundant and non-standard unless specifying gender, which is not necessary here. The correct phrasing would be "My cousin, who lives." The other components (II, III, IV) are grammatically correct.
The following questions have sentences which are incomplete. Pick up one phrase / clause from the options given, that will complete the sentence logically.
To ensure success in a difficult task___________
The correct form of persistent used should be persistence.
The following questions have sentences which are incomplete. Pick up one phrase / clause from the options given, that will complete the sentence logically.
The more we looked at the piece of modern art _________
The correct option is B which is better we liked it.
Choose the correct word which best fits for the sentence to be complete and grammatically correct.
When the penalty corner was saved, the players __________ in toward the goal keeper to congratulate him.
Crashed in means move or cause to move with force, speed, and sudden loud noise.
Choose the correct word which best fits for the sentence to be complete and grammatically correct.
It was no wonder that after the roads were closed with continuous snow fall, hotels started__________ off the tourists.
Options C and D cannot be the answer as these are extreme.
Option B: taking off would mean starting something that does not fit the given context.
This leaves us with option A: ranking off, which can be interpreted as sequencing or ranking which customers to give preference to. This fits the sentence better than the other three options and, hence, would be the answer.
From the option below,choose the word with the incorrect spelling:
Options A, B and C are spelt correctly.
The correct spelling of option D is "pernicious".
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
You would _______ surprised to get this letter.
The correct grammatical use would be You would "doubtlessly be somewhat" surprised to get this letter.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
If you had been a little more proactive, this golden opportunity would not have____
Options A and C are not general idiomatic expressions and would not fit.
Both "slipped through your fingers" and "escaped your hands" are grammatically correct and idiomatic expressions that convey the idea of missing an opportunity.
However, "slipped through your fingers" is the more commonly used and natural phrase in English to describe letting something valuable get away.
Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Although the rival cricket team was quite competitive it did not ______ against our team of veterans.
The correct phrase is "Stand a chance".
Hence the answer is option B.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
I told him that I could invest some money in a joint venture with him, but as I was busy with my own projects I could only be a ____
A "sleeping partner" (also called a "silent partner" in some regions) is someone who invests money in a business but does not take an active role in its management or operations. This fits the context of being busy with other projects.
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
We must always ______ people who indulge in anti-social activities.
Steer clear of' fits best in the given context.
Option B: The correct option would have been 'stay away from'
Option C: This does not fit the given context and can be eliminated.
Option D: This is a worse version of option A, with "of" missing.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Are you telling the truth or just ____ ?
The correct idiom is "to spin a tale". It means "to make up a story".
Hence, the answer is option A.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
There is a _______ amount of fatty acids and carbohydrates in some of the imported chocolates
"neglecting" means "to not pay attention".
"negligent" means "someone who is careless".
"negligible" means "very very small"
"neglected" means "not paid attention to".
The only word that can be used with "amount" is "negligible".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Some people ___ themselves into believing that they are indispensable to the organisation they work for.
"force" means to "make someone do something"
"denigrate" means to "criticize".
"delude" means to "believe something that's not true"
"fool" means "unwise".
Among the options, "delude" is the best choice to fill the blank.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Many Tamil Speaking Sri Lankans _______ from the island to escape the military and its atrocities.
The context of the sentence indicates that the required word should mean "to escape".
Since the sentence is in the past tense, the appropriate choice is " fled".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
These essays are intellectually ____ and represent various levels of complexity.
Among the options, the most suitable choice is "superior". The line means to say that the essays are intellectually higher in quality and complex in nature.
Revealing [to show something], Modern [new], demanding [requiring more energy] do not fit well with the sentence.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
The teacher must ________ the unique style of a leaner in order to ________ it to desired knowledge.
From the context of the sentence, it means that a teacher must recognize a student's unique learning style in order to lead it in the desired direction.
"perpetuate" means to "continue" and "absorb" means to "take in". Both these do not fit with the sentence. Thus, options B and D are rejected.
Among A and C, "appreciate" is a better choice for the sentence as it goes well with the tone. "Advocate" means to support and encourage, whereas "appreciate" means to recognise. Thus, it is a better choice.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
He was an ________ musician, had been awarded the George medal during the second world war and _____ with the title of Rai Bahadur .
The second blank is about the title of Rai Bahadur. Thus, the best choice for it is "honoured".
"assigned" would have worked if there was no "with" after the blank.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct options for the given blanks.
Management can be defined as the process of ________ organizational goals by working with and through human and non-human resources to ________ improve value added to the world.
"managing" and "reaching" are the only suitable choices for the first blank.
Among "purposefully" and "continuously", the latter fits the tone of the sentence better.
Hence, the answer is option D.
In each of the following questions there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. In 1849, a poor Bavarian imigrant named Levi Strauss.
B. landed in San Francisco, California,
C. at the invitation of his brother-in-law David Stern.
D. owner of dry goods business.
E. This dry goods business would later became known as Levi Strauss & Company.
In sentence A, "imigrant" is an incorrect spelling of the word "immigrant".
Sentence B is grammatically correct.
In sentence C, there should be a comma (,) after "brother-in-law".
Sentence D should have started with "the".
Sentence E should have had "be" instead of "became".
Hence, the answer is option A.
In each of the following questions there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. In response to the allegations and condemnation pouring in,
B. Nike implemented comprehensive changes in their labour policy.
C. Perhaps sensing the rising tide of global labour concerns,
D. from the public would become a prominent media issue,
E. Nike sought to be a industry leader in employee relations.
Sentence A is grammatically correct.
In sentence B, the pronoun used for NIKE should be "its" and not "their".
In sentence C, "Perhaps sensing the rising tide" should be "Perhaps sensing that the rising tide".
Sentence D is grammatically correct.
In sentence E, the article used with "industry" should be "an".
Hence, the answer is option D.
In each of the following questions there are sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. Charges and countercharges mean nothing.
B. to the few million who have lost their home.
C. The nightmare is far from over, for the government.
D. is still unable to reach hundreds who are marooned.
E. The death count have just begun.
In sentence A, "countercharges" should have been "counter-charges".
In sentence B, "million" should be "millions"
Sentence C is grammatically correct.
In sentence D, it should have been " reach the hundreds"
Sentence E should have been " The death count has just begun".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The long or short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm.
The correct phrase to replace "long or short of it" is "The long and short of it."
So the revised sentence would be:
The long and short of it is that I do not want to deal with that new firm.
The answer is "The long and short of it."
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Most of the Indian workers are as healthy as, if not healthier than, British workers.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Hence, the answer is option D.
In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech
He said, “Where shall I be this time next year?”
The correct form of indirect speech is 'He wondered where he would be that time the following year'.
Next year will be changed to the following year and shall be.
The answer is option D.
In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech
She said to him, “Why don’t you go today?”
direct speech - today, indirect speech - that day
Therefore, options A and C eliminated.
As the sentence is in simple present tense, in indirect speech it should be in simple past tense. The sentence in option B is in past continuous tense. Therefore, the correct sentence is 'She asked him why he did not go that day.'
The answer is option D.
Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
Alexander Solzhepitsyn’s works will be_______ by every lover of liberal thought and they will bring home to him how restrictive freedom is in the Russian system.
perused - read in thorough or careful manner.
In the given context, perused is the most appropriate word.
The answer is option D.
Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks
The flood of brilliant ideas has not only ___ us, but has also encouraged us to ___ the last date for submission of entries.
In the given context, overwhelmed and extend are the appropriate set of words. The flood of brilliant ideas has not only overwhelmed us, but has also encouraged us to extend the last date for submission of entries.
The answer is option A.
Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks
The high cutoff marks this year have ___ college admission seekers to either ___ for lesser known colleges or change their subject preferences
In the given context, forced and settle are the appropriate set of words. The high cutoff marks this year have forced college admission seekers to either settle for lesser known colleges or change their subject preferences.
Option A: "Cajoled" is too gentle for the harsh impact of cutoff marks, and "ask" doesn’t fit logically or grammatically with "for lesser-known colleges."
Option B: "Pressured" is decent but "sit" is unclear and awkward, lacking a natural connection to choosing colleges.
Option D: "Strained" describes a state, not an action like "forced," and "compromise" feels less idiomatic than "settle" in this context.
The answer is option C.
Each of the questions below consists of statements having four phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of the phrases is grammatically incorrect. Identify the incorrect phrase
(a) However, the advantages of teamwork can be minimized
(b) and the benefits increased
(c) if members (particularly those who lead them)
(d) is aware of the methods for improving performance and making decisions
Sentence d is incorrect. It should be ' are aware of the methods for improving performance and making decisions'.
The answer is option D.
Each of the questions below consists of statements having four phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of the phrases is grammatically incorrect. Identify the incorrect phrase
(a) When assertion is used with the win-win approach
(b) and with others who also uses the win-win approach
(c) each party can consider the needs of the other and
(d) move towards a solution that satisfies as many needs as possible
Sentence b is incorrect. It should be 'and with others who also use the win-win approach'.
The answer is option B.
Each of the questions below consists of statements having four phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of the phrases is grammatically incorrect. Identify the incorrect phrase
(a) It is always
(b) been hard to change
(c) the Indian car buyer’s perception
(d) When it comes to designs
Sentence a is incorrect. It should be 'It has always been hard to change the Indian car buyer’s perception when it comes to designs'.
The answer is option A.
Each of the questions below consists of statements having four phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of the phrases is grammatically incorrect. Identify the incorrect phrase
(a) In a conflict, speak in a pleasant way
(b) send appropriate non-verbal messages to the other person
(c) and match your non-verbal behaviour
(d) to the spoken message
The correct answer option is C.
The incorrect phrase is 'and match your non-verbal behaviour', as it should be 'match their non-verbal behaviour'.
Each of the questions below consists of statements having four phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of the phrases is grammatically incorrect. Identify the incorrect phrase
(a) To live, to love
(b) to serve, and
(c) also admiration are what
(d) I aspire for
The phrase "also admiration are what" is grammatically incorrect .Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
The sentence states "To live, to love, to serve"—all are infinitive phrases (verb forms). However, "also admiration" is a noun phrase, which does not match the pattern of the other items in the list.
The correct version would be: "To live, to love, to serve, and also to admire are what I aspire for."
A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error
(a) The sound was taken up by another dog, and then another and another,
(b) till, borne on the wind which now sighed softly through the pass,
(c) a wild howling began, which seemed to come from all over the country,
(d) as far as the imagination could grasp them through the gloom of the night.
Statement b is incorrect.
Correct sentence: The sound was taken up by another dog, and then another and another, till, borne on the wind which now sighed softly through the Pass, a wild howling began, which seemed to come from all over the country, as far as the imagination could grasp it through the gloom of the night.
The answer is option B.
A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error
(a) At last there came a time when the driver went
(b) further afield than he had yet gone,
(c) and during its absence, the horses began to tremble
(d) worse than ever and to snort and scream with fright
The part with an error is c) "and during its absence, the horses began to tremble." The pronoun "its" incorrectly refers to "the driver," but "driver" is a person and should be "his" or "her" to match the gender implied earlier. This grammatical mismatch makes c) the erroneous part.
A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error
(a) The house was silent when we got back,
(b) save for some poor creature who was
(c) screaming away in one of the distant ward,
(d) and a low, moaning sound from Vinod's room
Sentence c is incorrect.
Correct sentence: The house was silent when we got back, save for some poor creature who was screaming away in one of the distant wards, and a low, moaning sound from Vinod's room
The answer is option C.
In each of these questions, each sentence has four words or phrases in braces marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Drug abuse {have} (A) become {one of} (B) our {most} (C) serious social {problems}. (D)
A is incorrect.
Correct sentence: Drug abuse has become one of our most serious social problems.
The answer is option A.
In each of these questions, each sentence has four words or phrases in braces marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Alexander Calder, who was {originally} (A) interested {in} (B) mechanical engineering {later} (C) became {a sculpture}. (D)
D is incorrect.
Correct sentence: Alexander Calder, who was originally interested in mechanical engineering later became a sculptor.
The answer is option D.
Choose the correct option.
Ink : pen : paper
Pen is dipped in ink and is used to write on paper. Similarly, brush is dipped in paint and is used to paint on canvas.
No other option follows the same analogy.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
Option A is wrong as it should start with do and not are. Option B is eliminated because of does it should have been do. Option C is eliminated because of the word belongs, it should be belong, therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
It should be a house, a street and the countryside, so option B and C are eliminated. In option D is should be the house is old as it is referring to a particular sentence mention in first part.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
Comparing is followed by the preposition with, so options A and B are eliminated. Option D is wrong as comparing is done with two or more things and not with self. Therefore, option C is correct.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
Option B is eliminated because of wrong usage of what, and option C is eliminated because of the wrong usage of which, and option D is eliminated because of wrong usage of wherein.
Option A is a grammatically correct option.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
Option A: The present perfect tense ("have completed") is used for actions that have relevance to the present moment or are ongoing, but "yesterday" specifies a definite past time, which conflicts with the present perfect.
Option B: The correct form would be "I did complete the work yesterday."
Option C: The present perfect "have had" combined with "completed" is not a valid construction here, and it also clashes with "yesterday".
Option D: This sentence is grammatically correct and hence, would be the correct answer.
Choose the grammatically correct option from the following
"Crashed into" is the most natural and commonly used preposition to describe a collision between two objects, such as a train and a truck.
The other options imply a different meaning that does not fit the context of a collision.
Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.
Choose the correct option.
This book …………… five sections
"Comprises" means "consists of" and is used without "of" or "to" in standard English.
Choose the correct option.
My grandfather left most of his money to an NGO; the rest went directly to my daughter and ……………......
The objective case ‘me’ is apt.
Both of them ……………. since their childhood.
Since the blank is followed by ‘since’, the present perfect continuous (have been working) is apt.
Although initial investigations pointed towards him ………………….....
The sentence begins with ‘although’ implying a contrast and talks of what the initial investigation revealed. The blank must therefore be about what subsequent events showed or proved.
In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
The committee came to a decision to discuss in detail about assorted problems that people have been facing for a long time.
Discuss means 'to talk about sth'
Discuss about is a redundant word, hence incorrect.
In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
I know you must not see eye to eye with the philosophy of Ramkrishna but you must admit that he had had tremendous influence over a great many followers.
The context requires a single ‘had’ to refer to the past; the double ‘had’ makes it a past perfect which is incorrect here.
In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
The Principal inquired with the students if they would like their teacher to repeat the lesson again.
‘Again’ is redundant since the sentence already has ‘repeat’ which means to say or do again.
In the following sentences, one word or a phrase is used wrongly. Choose the word that must be changed or modified or deleted to make the sentence correct. There are sentences without any errors too.
One of the security guards rushed forward; unlocked the gate and asked whether I had anything objectionable.
There is no error in this sentence.
Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each qouted (" ") word
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also "referred to" (126) as the citizens’ ombudsman bill, is a proposed "independent" (127) anti - corruption law in India. Anti - corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively "deter" (128) corruption, redress "grievances" (129) of citizens, and protect whistle - blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent "ombudsman" (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval. (Source: Wikipedia)
Choose the correct option-
Synonym of deter is to stop or prevent.
Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each qouted (" ") word
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also "referred to" (126) as the citizens’ ombudsman bill, is a proposed "independent" (127) anti - corruption law in India. Anti - corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively "deter" (128) corruption, redress "grievances" (129) of citizens, and protect whistle - blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent "ombudsman" (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval. (Source: Wikipedia)
Choose the correct option-
Grievances here refers to the complaints of the citizens.
Choose the correct synonymous word or description for each qouted (" ") word
The Jan Lokpal Bill, also "referred to" (126) as the citizens’ ombudsman bill, is a proposed "independent" (127) anti - corruption law in India. Anti - corruption social activists proposed it as a more effective improvement on the original Lokpal Bill, which is currently being proposed by the government of India. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively "deter" (128) corruption, redress "grievances" (129) of citizens, and protect whistle - blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent "ombudsman" (130) body called the Lokpal. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval. (Source: Wikipedia)
Choose the correct option-
An ombudsman means an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Passage:
D. H. Lawrence - 1885 - 1930: The Supreme Triumph For man, the vast marvel is to be alive. For man as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. Whatever the unborn and the dead may know, they cannot know the beauty, the marvel of being alive in the flesh. The dead may look after the afterwards. But the magnificent here and now of life in the flesh is ours, and ours alone, and ours only for a time. We ought to dance with rapture, that we should be alive and in the flesh, and part of the living, incarnate cosmos. I am part of the sun as my eye is the part of me. That I am part of the earth my feet below know the perfectly, and my blood is part of the sea. My soul knows that I am a part of the human race, my soul is an inorganic part of the great human soul, as my spirit is a part of my nation. In my own very self, I am part of my family. There is nothing of me that is alone and absolute except my mind, and we shall find that the mind has no existence by itself, it is only the glitter of the sun on the surface of the waters. - Apocalypse, 1931.
By the last line “It ……………… waters”, the author means that the mind is only
In the last sentence he compares the mind to ‘the glitter of the sun on the surface of the waters’ which is a reflection, not an illusion. Essentially saying that mind only exists as long is there is something around it.
Option D would be the correct answer.
Rearrange the following sentence fragment (P, Q, R and S) to make meaningful sentences.
A year or ………… foreign languages
P. I picked up a liking for learning
Q. the largest urban area and primary
R. so after leaving Bangkok
S. city of Thailand and a place of unique beauty
RQSP fills the blank aptly. A year or so after leaving Bangkok, the largest urban area and primary city of Thailand and a place of unique beauty, I picked up a liking for learning foreign languages. Q and S describe Bangkok and hence follow it.
In the questions below, the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive /Active voice
Who is creating this mess?
The given sentence is in the active voice. The correct passive form is choice (d). The given sentence has the present continuous (is creating) and so has choice (d) (is being created).
In the questions below, the sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive /Active voice
You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.
The given sentence is in active voice and the correct passive construction is given in choice (d). The sentence has two parts (before and after ‘about’) and both parts have been correctly put in passive in choice (d).
Choose the correct sentence
Options A and B are rejected as they use the wrong article.
Option C makes the first part a reason that does not fit the sentence.
Option D is the correct answer, as it uses the appropriate indefinite article 'an' to describe the profession 'anthropologist.'
Fill in the blanks and choose the correct definition for the punctuation.
______ is used to mark the end of declarative and imperative sentences.
A declarative or imperative sentence is always ended with a "full stop" aka "period".
The answer is option D.
Fill in the blanks and choose the correct definition for the punctuation.
When a subordinate clause is followed by the main clause, ______ is required.
When a sub-ordinate clause comes before the main clause, they are both separated by a "comma".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Fill in the blanks and choose the correct definition for the punctuation.
When no connecting word is used to connect two independent clauses, one should use ________.
A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (complete sentences) that are closely related in meaning but not joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and," "but," "or").
Hence, the answer is option B.
Which is the correct proverb?
The correct prover is "Let the sleeping dogs lie" which means "to ignore a problem because trying to deal with it could cause an even more difficult situation"
The answer is option D.
Which is the correct proverb?
The correct proverb is "A fool and his money are parted easily" which means "a foolish person spends money carelessly and will soon be penniless."
Hence, the answer is option B.
I _______ my bike yesterday, so my legs are sore.
"ride" is the verb used to describe the action of driving a bicycle.
Since the sentence is talking about the past, "rode" is the appropriate form.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Insulation was fitted to _____ further heat loss from the building.
Insulation is used to avoid heat loss.
Only "prevent" establishes the required relation between insulation and heat loss.
The answer is option D.
A _______ rate of inflation makes exports difficult.
A rate can be described as "high" or "low".
Thus, option B is the best choice among the options.
Can you give me ______ details, please?
"faster" means "quicker."
"further" means "additional"
"farther" means "at a distance."
"furthur" is a misspelt word.
Only "Further" makes the sentence coherent.
The answer is option B.
Pyrophobia mean
"Pyro" means "fire" and "Phobia" means "fear".
Thus, the word "Pyrophobia" refers to "the fear of fire".
Option D is the answer.
Choose the word that completes the first and begins the second word.
Paper _______ and ________ lifter.
"Paperweight" is an object used to keep loose papers in place.
"Weightlifter" is a person who lifts weights as an exercise or for competitions.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the word that cannot be coupled with the given word to form a new word. Out
Outshine, Outnumber and Outrun are all valid words.
"bug" cannot be used with "out".
Hence, the answer is option C.
I did not see you _____ the office party.
The preposition used to specify a particular place, such as the office party, is "at." Therefore, the answer is option C.
The other options are incorrect in this context.
Fill in the blanks with the correct simile.
As cool as
As cool as a cucumber is a simile which means to remain calm, composed, and unruffled, especially in a stressful or challenging situation.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Fill in the blanks with the correct simile.
As fresh as
The correct phrase is " As fresh as a daisy".
Hence, the answer is option A.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
If someone said, "You are the bomb!" she or he probably would be telling you:
The meaning of the idiom "You are the bomb!" is "You are awesome!".
Among the options, only C comes close to the meaning.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
What does "to take down the enemy" mean?
The phrase "take down the enemy" means to "defeat/kill the enemy".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
What does, "Dime a dozen" mean?
The phrase "dime a dozen" means "So plentiful as to be valueless or something very common"
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
"Throw the baby out with the bath water" means,
"Throw the baby out with the bath water" means "to lose something valuable while trying to get rid of something unwanted."
Among the options, B is the answer.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
"Bark up the wrong tree" means,
The idiom "bark up the wrong tree" means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action, often by making the wrong assumption or blaming the wrong person. This is captured in Option D.
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct words from the given alternatives.
When it comes to staying ______, a mind-lift beats a ______ any day.
The only option that makes the sentence coherent is Option A. This would give the sentence : "When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day."
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct words from the given alternatives.
None are so ______ as those who are full of themselves.
The only option that makes sense here is "empty".
Thus, the sentence becomes: "None are so empty as those who are full of themselves," meaning that people who think too highly of themselves don’t have space for good qualities like kindness or real friendships.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct words from the given alternatives.
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of ______.
Among the options, the best choice for the answer is "learning".
The answer is option D.
Complete the given sentence by choosing the correct phrase.
You cannot succeed unless
Since the sentence is in the present tense, options B and C can be eliminated.
Since "unless" is used, the second part will be a positive sentence. Thus, option A can be eliminated.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the best construction:
"wouldn't have got typhoid" means that the sentence is in the past perfect tense.
Option D is the only grammatically correct sentence of the given tense.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the correct option: The man ______________ his appearance completely since then.
"Since then" indicates that the action has already taken place.
Thus, "has changed" is the correct answer.
The answer is option C.
From the options below, choose the word with the incorrect spelling:
"Diarrhoea" is the correct spelling of the word in British English.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Which two sentences convey the same idea?
1) Shouldn’t they have checked your tickets?
2) I wonder if they should have checked your tickets.
3) I want to know if they checked your tickets.
4) They should have checked your tickets.
Sentence 1 implies that the speaker feels that the tickets should have been checked.
Sentence 2 implies that the speaker is wondering whether the tickets should have been checked.
Sentence 3 implies that the speaker is asking whether the tickets were checked.
Sentence 4 implies that the speaker feels that the tickets should have been checked.
Thus, 1 and 4 convey the same meaning.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Match the part of speech (in bold) to their usage(down)
In sentence 5, "down" indicates the relation of the fire engine with the hill. Thus, it is used as a "preposition". Hence, 2-5 is a match.
Options C and D can be eliminated.
In sentence 8, "down" is used to describe a noun [train]. Thus, it is used as an adjective. Hence, 1-8 is a match.
Hence, option A is the answer.
In sentence 6, "ups" and "downs" are nouns. Hence, 3-6 is a match.
In sentence 7, "down" denotes action and is thus, used as a verb. Hence, 4-7 is a match.
Instructions for question. Match the items in the column I with those in column II. Choose the correct answer combination given below.
The correct idioms are:
1. "As deaf as a post"
2. "As bitter as gall"
3. "As unpredictable as the weather"
4. "As slippery as an eel"
Hence, the answer is option B.
Match the part of speech (in bold) to their usage.
ABOVE
In sentence 8, "above" is used to describe a noun [information]. Thus, it is used as an adjective. Hence, options B and D are rejected.
In sentence 7, "above" is used to describe a verb [look]. Thus, it is used as an adverb. Hence, option C is rejected.
The answer is option A.
Choose the sentence where the underlined word is used appropriately.
A. "Whose" should have been used instead of "Who's".
B. "Who's" should have been used instead of "Whose".
C. "Whom" should have been used instead of "who".
D. It is grammatically correct.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the segment with the error. If there is no error, choose 4
Idli and Sambar/1 make the breakfast/2 in the South./3
Since "and" is used to join "idli" and "sambar", they form a singular entity. Thus, the verb used should have been "makes".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the segment with the error. If there is no error, choose 4
Your account should/1 have been credited/2 with three months’ interest./3
The given sentence does not have any errors.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the correct option to fill the blank for correct grammatical use.
She is a close friend of ____________.
Since we are showing an association here, the possessive form of "my", i.e., "mine", is the correct choice.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the correct option to fill the blank for correct grammatical use.
He took care of her _____________ she was restored to health.
Since we are talking about a point in time here, "till" is the best choice for the answer.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
He lives ____ Bangaluru ____115, Richmond Road.
The preposition "in" is used for a larger area, whereas "at" is used for a specific location.
Thus, the correct statement becomes "He lives in Bangaluru at 115, Richmond Road."
Hence, the answer is option B.
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
‘Aurally challenged’ is a ____________for the ________________.
"Aurally challenged" is a euphemism which means a polite or indirect way of referring to something that might sound harsh or unpleasant.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
If error is a ________, fault is _______________.
An "error" is a minor miscalculation or mistake that can happen to anyone, whereas a "fault" is a misguided habit or defect.
Error and mistake are related, as both refer to something incorrect.
Fault and defect are related, as a fault can indicate a flaw or imperfection, just like a defect.
Therefore, Option B is the correct answer: "If error is a mistake, then fault is a defect."
Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words:
The man has ______ the rules of ethical conduct; he is _______ a beast.
For the second blank, "as" is grammatically incorrect, whereas "literally" and "basically" make the statement too literal.
Option D is the best choice for the answer.
Choose the correct option.
At times, we are all _______ to be mistaken.
The context of the line indicates the possibility of a mistake.
Among the options, "likely" is the most appropriate choice.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the correct option.
He hardly cares, ________?
Since the sentence is negative, the question tag will be positive. Options B and D are thus, eliminated.
The auxiliary verb used here is "is". Thus, the question tag will be "does he?".
Hence, the answer is option A.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiomatic phrase:
I was supposed to give a speech to my English class, but I got cold feet and I didn’t go.
To have "cold feet" means to be too fearful to undertake or complete an action.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiomatic phrase:
Take care of what u say! You will have to eat your words!
The most appropriate meaning of the idiomatic phrase "You will have to eat your words!" is:
You will have to take back what you have said.
This means that someone will need to retract or apologize for something they previously said, especially if it turns out to be wrong or inappropriate.
Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences:
As proud as a peacock.
The use of "as ... as" always denotes a simile.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences:
Death lays his icy hand on kings.
"Death" is given a human ability to lay a hand on someone. This signifies personification.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Choose the appropriate answer.
1. Recently I read about a unique wedding that took place in the newspaper.
2. Recently I read in the newspaper about a unique wedding that took place.
1. The position of the phrase "in the newspaper" makes it seem as if the wedding is taking place inside a newspaper. Hence, it is incorrect.
2. The phrase "that took place" should have been followed by a destination or time. Hence, it is incorrect.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Choose the appropriate answer.
1. Can you imagine his forgetting his own birthday?
2. Can you imagine him forgetting his own birthday?
The first sentence has two possessives [his] which are incorrect.
Only option B is the correct sentence.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Which punctuation mark is missing in the following sentences?
Part of Australia is known to the natives as The Outback.
Since we are emphasizing on the words "The Outback", inverted commas should be used around them.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Which punctuation mark is missing in the following sentences?
I know that you want to learn to drive Rima but you are too young.
A comma should be used after the word "Rima" to show the separation of clauses.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the option that is the closest in meaning to the phrases in bold:
I racked my brains to solve this difficult problem.
The phrase "I racked my brains" means I subjected my mind to hard thinking. It describes intense mental effort or strain to figure something out.
Option A: This implies research or study, not the mental struggle suggested by "racked my brains."
Option B: This involves seeking external help, while "racked my brains" focuses on personal effort.
Option C: This suggests a simpler, intuitive approach, not the intense thinking implied by the phrase.
Therefore, Option D is the correct answer.
Match the following idiomatic references to parts of the human anatomy
"To palm off" means to put the blame on others. Thus, 1 - 7 is a match.
"To foot the bill" means to pay the bill for something. Thus, 2 - 8 is a match.
"To eye someone" means to look at someone with desire. Thus, 3 - 6 is a match.
"To stomach" means to tolerate. Thus, 4 - 5 is a match.
Hence, the answer is option C.
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative among them.
He told the teacher that ___________________.
Option A is the correct answer.
The sentence is reported speech, which typically requires consistency in tense when converting direct speech to indirect speech. The context of the sentence suggests past tense reporting.
Option A: This option correctly maintains tense consistency (past tense) in indirect speech.
Option B: This option incorrectly uses the present tense "are," which does not align with the past tense reporting.
Option C: Similar to option B, this uses the present tense "is," which is inconsistent with the reporting verb.
Option D: This option changes the perspective to "you," making it inconsistent with the subject of the sentence.
Identify the correct sentence.
The word opposite itself can be used as a preposition.
When "opposite to" is used, opposite acts as an adjective to the preposition to. While this is grammatically correct, the more accepted English usage would be to use opposite only.
Hence, option B is correct.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
When the fire alarm rang _______ left the building immediately
Among the options, "Everyone" is the best choice as it includes all people and animals.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
In the following sentence choose the erroneous segment/s
He is one of those people /A who thinks /B he owns the world/C
The correct sentence should have been "He is one of those people who think they own the world"
Thus, the error is in sections B and D.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
Pick out the right sentences.
1) I will go with you.
2) There was nobody I could go with.
3) I have a glass with painting on it.
4) The curtains do not match with the furniture.
Sentence 3 is incorrect. I have painted glass would be a correct sentence.
Similarly, sentence 4 is incorrect. "The curtains do not match the furniture.", would be a correct sentence.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
About the following pair of phrases, choose the correct option.
i. A two days’ visit
ii. A two day’s visit
Both the phrases are incorrect. The correct form would be "A two day visit."
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
Find the maximum number of times any one of the given words fits the sets of sentences:
RAISE
ARISE
AROSE
RISE
i) Opportunities will _______, and you must grab them.
ii) A hot wind _______ from the desert.
iii) I _______ at dawn on most days.
iv) A mood of optimism _______ among the people.
The word "Arose" fits sentences 2 and 4. Thus, it is used twice.
The word "Arise" fits sentences 1 and 3. Thus, it is used twice.
Thus, the maximum number of times a word fits a sentence is 2.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
Which two sentences in the following convey the same idea? Choose from the combinations listed below:
1) He is in a fool’s paradise
2) He can’t see the wood for the trees
3) He can’t distinguish between reality and fancy.
4) He is unable to separate unimportant details from the really important ones
Sentence 2 is an idiom which means not being able to see the big picture or the important things.
Sentence 4 conveys the same meaning.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
Find the correct match of grammatical function with usage for the word THEN.
In sentence 5, "then" is used to describe the noun "king", i.e., as an adjective. Thus, 2 - 5 is a match.
In sentence 7, "then" is used to join two sentences, i.e., as conjunction. Thus, 4 - 7 is a match.
In sentence 6, "then" is used as a noun to specify a point in time. Thus, 1 - 6 is a match.
In sentence 8, "then" acts as a temporal adverb indicating a specific time frame. Thus, 3 - 8 is a match
Hence, the answer is option B.
Answer the following questions based on the information given below.
Arrange the following in the right order to make a complete sentence
i. with interconnected vibrating balls and springs
ii. in a naïve sense, a field in physics may be envisioned as if space were filled
iii. as the displacement of a ball from its rest position
iv. and the strength of the field can be visualized
The sentence compares visualising the displacement of a ball with the visualisation of a field in physics.
The correct sentence would be :
in a naïve sense, a field in physics may be envisioned as if space were filled with interconnected vibrating balls and springs and the strength of the field can be visualized as the displacement of a ball from its rest position.
Find the correct match of definition/Meaning with usage for the word :
WOULD
5) This shows determination, the determined mind to do something when the conditions are not favourable.
6) This shows willingness
7) This shows persistence
There is only one option that satisfies all of the above hence option B is the answer.
Choose the most appropriate passive construction of the sentence:
‘He is doing his job well.’
The correct passive form is
His job is done well by him.
There are three underlined words below, followed by their usages. Determine the sentences, in which the use of words is correct or appropriate :
Pray. Prey. Prying
A. If you pray with faith, they say, it will be answered.
B. He has fallen a prey to cheats
C. Prying into the affairs of others is bad.
Pray means to address a deity, saint, prophet or object of worship.
Prey means the animal hunted or caught for food.
Prying means offensively curious.
The following sentence has a missing punctuation mark, choose the right answer. My mother who is from the village is very superstitious
My mother, who is from the village, is very superstitious.
The correct punctuation is commas around the phrase "who is from the village" because it is a non-essential clause providing additional information.
For the pair of sentences below choose the right option.
1. Those are them.
2. Those are they.
The first sentence is incorrect.
"Those are they" is grammatically correct because "they" is the subject complement and should be in the subjective case. "Those are them" is incorrect because "them" is in the objective case, which is not appropriate in this context.
Identify the option with the correct spelling.
Option A should have been "Paraphernalia".
Option B should have been 'Programme".
Option C is correct.
Option D should have been "Berserk".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Which two sentences in the following convey the same idea? Choose from the
combinations listed below:
1.Wasn’t there any checking at the airport?
2.I want to know if there was any checking at the airport.
3.I wonder if there should have been any checking at the airport?
4.There should have been checking at the airport.
Sentences 1 and 2 have the same meaning where the speaker wishes to know whether checking took place at the airport.
In sentence 3, the speaker is wondering whether checking should have been done or not.
In sentence 4, the speaker wants checking to happen at the airport.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
In Options A and C, ‘concerned’ precedes ‘authority’. Here, ‘concerned’ acts as an adjective. ‘Concerned authority’ means that the authority is troubled or worried. Whereas ‘authority concerned’ refers to the authority that is dealing with the issue. In the latter, ‘concerned’ acts as a past participle, modifying "authority" to mean the authority that is involved or relevant to the matter at hand. Hence, Options A and C are eliminated. In Option B, ‘report’ has been placed before ‘once’. ‘Once’ is an adverb of frequency. As per the grammar rule, adverbs of
frequency are put directly before the main verb. So, Option B can be
eliminated.
In Option D, "Concerned" in "authority concerned" acts as a past participle, modifying "authority" to mean the authority that is involved or relevant to the matter at hand.
Hence, Option D is correct.
Find the correct match of grammatical function with usage for the word:
AFTER
In sentence 5, "after" is used to connect two clauses. Thus, it is used as a conjunction. Hence, 3 - 5 is a match.
Hence, the answer is option D.
In sentence 6, "after" is to describe a noun "effect. Thus, it is used as an adjective. Hence, 1 - 6 is a match.
In sentence 8, "after" is used to describe the verb "came". Thus, it is used as an adverb. Hence, 2 - 8 is a match.
Thus, 4 - 7 is the final match.
Find the maximum number of times that any one of the given words fits the set of sentences.
disabled flimsy crippled lame
1) Don’t make ................... excuses.
2) Liberalization may have ............. smaller manufacturers.
3) Being a defaulter at the stock exchange makes him a ............ duck.
4) A ................ person may limp.
The word "lame" can be used in sentences 1 and 3.
The word "crippled" can be used in sentences 2 and 4.
Hence, a word can be used a maximum of two times.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Which of the following does not make a sensible word/ phrase when added to the given
word?
FIRE
A "Firefly" is an insect which emits light.
A "Fire engine" is the vehicle used by firemen to help extinguish fires.
A "Fire escape" is a special route made to escape from buildings in case of fires.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose the sentence in which the given word is used correctly (grammatically and semantically)
ALMOST
Option A is both semantically and grammatically correct.
Options B and D mean that the scooterist was crossing the road. Also, B is semantically incorrect.
A scooterist who is across the road cannot hit you. Thus, option C is semantically incorrect.
Hence, the answer is option A.
In the following sentence choose the erroneous segment.
A B C
We took a taxi so we would be on time for the meeting
Segment B should have been "so that we would be on time".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative
Caw is to crows as ...............is to cows.
"Caw" refers to the harsh cry of a crow or similar birds.
Similarly, "Bellow" refers to the harsh cry of cows or similar animals.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Which one of the following alternatives is spelt correctly?
The correct spelling of the word is "ecstasy".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose the correct alternative that best explains the following idiom.
"Writing on the wall"
The idiom "writing on the wall" means "there are clear signs of something happening".
Thus, the answer is option B.
Although many of the members were _____ about the impending deal, others were _____ about the benefits it would bring.
The use of "Although" indicates that the blanks will have terms contradictory to each other.
Thus, among the options, only B is the choice for the answer.
'But for cancer i would not have given up smoking'. 'But' in the sentence is
In the given sentence, "but" is used as a preposition as it shows the relationship between cancer and smoking.
Adverbs and Adjectives are used to indicate the qualities of verbs and nouns. A verb is used to indicate action.
Hence, the answer is option B.
Here is my list oranges, potatoes, garbage bags and a tooth brush. After the word 'list' identify which one of the following is required.
A "colon" is used to list items.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below by choosing one of the alternatives.
My main reason for learning pharmacy was that my brother was one.
The sentence should have been "My main reason for becoming a pharmacist was that my brother was one."
Thus, the reference to the brother using the pronoun is a faulty one.
Hence, the answer is option C.
For the following pair a sentences choose the correct option
I. The team quickly took their positions on the field.
II. The team quickly took its position on the field.
A team is a singular entity. Thus, the plural usage "positions" is wrong in statement 1.
Statement 2 is grammatically correct.
Hence, the answer is option A.
Choose the erroneous underlined segment or option 'd' if no error.
He carried his clothes (a) in a black heavy (b) steel trunk (c)
Segment B should have been "heavy black". The phrase "a black heavy steel trunk" is incorrect because adjectives should follow a proper order. The correct order is: Opinion → Size → Age → Shape → Color → Origin → Material → Purpose.
Therefore Option B is the correct answer.
Choose the erroneous underlined segment or option 'd' if no error.
The corpse (a) had been dead (b) for five days (c)
A "corpse" refers to a dead body. Thus, saying that it "had been dead" indicates that it was alive at some point, which is incorrect. A corpse is always dead.
Thus, the erroneous section is (b)
Hence, the answer is option B.
Identify the odd one.
In options A, B and D, Ashoka is being compared to other kings and is called one of the greats.
Whereas, in option C, Ashoka is called the "greatest" king. Thus, there is no comparison.
Hence, the answer is option C.
Identify the incorrect one.
Since the king is singular, "was" should have been used instead of "were".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Identify the sentence that gives the same meaning as the following.
He said, "Yes, I'll come and see you."
The indirect speech of the given sentence is "He said that he would come and see me."
The auxiliary verb should be in the past tense in an indirect speech.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Nuance: Subtle
'Nuance" refers to a subtle difference.
A. a pun is a humorous use of a word [in meaning or sound], while sarcasm is the use of irony for humour.
B. a fib is a lie, whereas honesty means to be truthful.
C. Inquiry can be discreet or indiscreet
D. A hint can be direct or indirect.
Only option A comes close to the relation given in the question.
Hence, the answer is option A.
She ordered the taxi driver, Driver faster, _____________?"
The sentence is in the past tense. Thus, options A and B can be ruled out.
Since it is a question tag, option C can also be ruled out.
Hence, the answer is option D.
Her written statements failed to be consistent ____ what she had said eariler
The preposition used with "consistent" is always "with".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose one option to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none
I had met him ______ year ago
Option A: This would be grammatically correct and the most natural choice in standard English, indicating a singular, indefinite time period one year prior.
Option B: "An" is used before vowel sounds, and "year" starts with a consonant sound.
Option C: This could work if "the year" refers to a specific year (e.g., "the year 2023"), but "ago" makes it awkward unless clarified (e.g., "the year before"). It’s less natural here.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Choose one option to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none
Can you see _____ moon?
Since there is only one moon, the correct article will be "the".
Hence, the answer is option C.
Choose one option to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none
He is _____ honourable man.
Since "honourable" starts with a vowel sound, the article used will be "an".
Hence, the answer is option B.
Choose one option to fill in the blanks in the following sentences.
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
(d) none
_____ people with little patience rarely succeed.
Since "people" is a collective noun, articles cannot be used with it.
Hence, the answer is option D.
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