Q1. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
Do you want to get rid
of that pain?
You will have to go to
the dentist.
You will have to go to
the dentist ___ you want to get rid of that pain.
Solution
You will have to go to
the dentist if you want to get rid of that pain.
Q2. Identify
the correct reordered form of the jumbled list of phrases.
The ability / often
possess / a student / or mar / Teachers / to make / of / the future
Solution
Teachers often possess
the ability to make or mar the future of a student.
Q3. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the options.
Dan and Greg (a) ____
waiting (b) ____ the airport for (c) ____ cargo to arrive (d) ____
they look worried. There was an announcement (e) ____ the cargo has
been delayed due (f) ____ bad weather conditions.
Solution
Dan and Greg (a) are
waiting (b) at the airport for (c) the cargo to arrive (d) but
they look worried. There was an announcement (e) that the cargo has
been delayed due (f) to bad weather conditions.
Q4. Fill
in the blanks correctly using the given options.
If there is something
I could ______ (done) to make you smile, I would. But your pessimistic
attitude ______ (thwarting) even the most sincere attempts of mine. I hope
that one day you would ______ (saw) what you have instead of
______ (mull) over what you don’t.
Solution
If there is something
I can do to make you smile, I would. But your pessimistic
attitude thwarts even the most sincere attempts of mine. I hope that
one day you would see what you have instead of mulling over
what you don’t.
Q5. Which
among the following is the correct unjumbled form of the jumbled
words/phrases?
the crime / along with
/ the man / the friends / has orchestrated
Solution
The man along with the
friends has orchestrated the crime.
Q6. Rearrange
the phrases to form a meaningful sentence.
By the tear glands / tears
produced / keep them / warm and clean / in the eyes
Solution
Tears produced by the
tear glands in the eyes keep them warm and clean.
Q7. Find
the errors in the sentence.
Seven species of
turtles, including the Olive Ridley sea turtle, is found in the ocean.
Solution
Seven species of
turtles, including the Olive Ridley sea turtle, are found in the ocean.
The
verb ‘are’ agrees with the subject ‘turtles’.
Q8. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the options.
Job creation (a) ___
another spin-off from tourism. Governments subsidise tourism projects (b) ___
the expectation of increasing employment opportunities in (c) ___ new
hotels (d) ___ restaurants. But (e) ___ work is frequently
poorly paid and is seasonal. Local people (f) ___ neither be willing to do demeaning skill jobs (g) ___ be
highly trained enough to (h) ___ managers and entrepreneurs.
Solution
Job creation (a) is
another spin-off from tourism. Governments subsidise tourism projects (b) in
the expectation of increasing employment opportunities in (c) the new
hotels (d) and restaurants. But (e) such work is frequently
poorly paid and is seasonal. Local people (f) may neither be willing
to do demeaning skill jobs (g) nor be highly trained enough to (h) be
managers and entrepreneurs.
Q9. Identify
the correct reordered form of the jumbled list of phrases.
for serving / the fast
food joint / sticking out of the bun / with an iron nail / came under fire / a
stale burger
Solution
The fast food joint
came under fire for serving a stale burger with an iron nail sticking out of
the bun.
Q10. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
I would be delighted
to accept your application, ___ you should have come in early for it to be
valid.
Solution
I would be delighted
to accept your application, but you should have come in early for it
to be valid.
Q11. Which
word(s)/phrase(s) has/have been omitted in the sentence?
The entire course
comprises 50 lectures will go on for a year and two exams at end of each
term.
Solution
The entire course
comprises 50 lectures that
will go on for a year and two exams at the
end of each term.
Q12. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
Organised
crime have been
has been
defined on a variety of
ways.
There are no
consensus
regarding their meaning.
Unlike other
crime’s, organised crimes are not
random committed.
An
implications of organised
crime is profound. We
have to
stopped it
at all price.
Solution
Organised
crime have been
has been
defined on a variety of
ways.
a. in a variety (‘in’
is the correct preposition.)
There are no
consensus
b. is no (‘is’ agrees
with ‘consensus’ which is singular.)
regarding their meaning.
c. its meaning (‘its’
refers to organised crime which is singular.)
Unlike other
crime’s, organised crimes are not
d. other crimes (The apostrophe is not
required.)
random committed.
e. Randomly (‘randomly’ should
be in an adverb form to qualify the verb ‘committed’.)
An
implications of organised
f. The implications (‘An’ is to be used with singular nouns.)
crime is profound. We
g. are profound (‘are’
agrees with ‘implications’.)
have to
stopped it
h. to stop (The infinitive form is
incorrectly used.)
at all price.
i. all costs (‘price’ is the wrong word.)
Q13. Which
of the following is the correct unjumbled form of the given jumbled
words/phrases?
were quick / no alibi /
the servant / to pin / the blame / the police / who had / on
Solution
The police were quick
to pin the blame on the servant who had no alibi.
Q14. Rearrange
the phrases to form a meaningful sentence.
The leisure hours / of
a child / of the TV / are spent / in
front
Solution
The leisure hours of a
child are spent in front of the TV.
Q15. Which
word/phrase has been omitted in the following sentence?
Canada is called Land
of the Maple Leaf.
Solution
Canada is called the Land of the Maple Leaf.
Q16. There
is an error in each line of text. Identify it and write its correct form.
Incorrect
Correct
A mother ask her son
who hethinks would
winning the match. The son
replied that it is not
matter to him what
side win. All he cared
about was get to
watch the good
competition.
A mother was stunned at
the wise wording of her
son.
Solution
Incorrect
Correct
A mother ask her son
ask
asked
who hethinks would
thinks
thought
winning the match. The son
winning
win
replied that it is not
is
did
matter to him what
what
which
side win. All he
cared
win
won
about was get to
get
getting
watch the good
competition.
the
a
A mother was stunned at
A
The
the wise wording
of her son.
wording
words
Q17. Complete
the following dialogues by picking the correct option.
Operator: Hello madam,
how can I help you?
Customer: This phone
that I bought yesterday is acting up. Its battery is running out as we speak.
Operator: i)_________________?
Customer: ii)_________________.
Operator: I suggest that
you try it once.
Customer: Ok, as per
your suggestion, I will try restarting the phone.
Solution
Operator: Hello madam,
how can I help you?
Customer: This phone
that I bought yesterday is acting up. Its battery is running out as we speak.
Operator: Did you
try restarting your phone?
Customer: No, I
haven’t.
Operator: I suggest
that you try it once.
Customer: Ok, as per
your suggestion, I will try restarting the phone.
Q18. Fill
in the blanks with the correct words.
I
recently went _____ a handicrafts exhibition _____my friends. There were
several stalls _____ the exhibition hall, each dedicated to an Indian state.
The stall from Bengal had beautiful masks _____ goddess Durga
while _____ of Gujarat had colourful clothes _____ display. The stall from
Arunachal Pradesh had interesting items _____ of bamboo.
Solution
I
recently went to a handicrafts exhibition with my friends.
There were several stalls in the exhibition hall, each dedicated to an
Indian state. The stall from Bengal had beautiful masks of goddess Durga while that of Gujarat had colourful clothes on
display. The stall from Arunachal Pradesh had interesting items made
of bamboo.
Q19. Complete
the dialogue and narrative using the complete sentences in both as clues.
Anita: _____________________?
Aditi: ______. I love
its sleek design.
Anita: _____________________?
Aditi: It has 8 mega
pixels.
Anita: _____________________?
Aditi: It has a16 GB
storage.
Anita: Wow! _____________________
Aditi: Not even half
as expensive as your phone.
Anita asked Aditi
whether it was her new phone. Aditi replied affirmatively and said that _____________________.
Anita asked Aditi about its camera to which she replied by saying that _____________________.
On being enquired about its storage, Aditi said that it had a capacity _______.
An impressed Anita exclaimed by saying it might be expensive. To which Aditi
replied by saying that her phone _____________________
Solution
Anita: Is this your
new phone?
Aditi: Yes, it is.
I love its sleek design.
Anita: How good is
its camera?
Aditi: It has 8 mega
pixels.
Anita: What about
its storage?
Aditi: It has a16 GB
storage.
Anita: Wow! It must
be very expensive!
Aditi: Not even half
as expensive as your phone.
Anita
asked Aditi whether it was her new phone. Aditi replied affirmatively and
said that she loved its sleek design. Anita asked Aditi about its
camera to which she replied by saying that it had one with 8 mega pixels.
On being enquired about its storage, Aditi said that it had a capacity of
16 GB. An impressed Anita exclaimed by saying it might be expensive. To
which Aditi replied by saying that her phone was not even half as
expensive as Anita’s.
Q20. Which
words have been omitted in the sentence?
Ancient Greek
Democracy is considered precursor of its modern day version.
Solution
Ancient Greek
Democracy is considered the
precursor of its modern day version.
Q21. Complete
the narrative by picking the correct option.
Queen of Sheba: Can
you see these garlands?
King Solomon: Yes, I
can your highness.
Queen of Sheba: Can
you tell me which one is real and which one is artificial?
King Solomon: (to the
attendants) Open the windows to the garden.
Queen of Sheba asked
King Solomon if he could see those garlands to which King Solomon answered (a)__________________. The queen asked him which one (b)__________________. The king ordered the attendants to
open the windows to the garden.
Solution
Queen of Sheba asked
King Solomon if he could see those garlands to which King Solomon answered
(a) in the affirmative. The queen asked him (b) which one was real
and which one was artificial. The king ordered the attendants to open the
windows to the garden.
Q22. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
The fat man lay asleep. Everyone
around him ran in panic. (while)
Solution
The fat man lay asleep, while everyone around
him ran in panic.
Or
While the fat man lay asleep, everyone around
him ran in panic.
Q23. Identify
the errors in the sentences.
Time shows a
man whose his true friend is.
The teacher itself
did not know what he was saying.
Vanity is virtues
to the foolish man.
Solution
Time shows a
man whose
his true friend is.
Correct: Time
shows a man who his true
friend is.
The teacher itself did not know what
he was saying.
Correct: The
teacher himself did not
know what he was saying.
Vanity is virtues to the foolish
man.
Correct: Vanity
is virtue to the foolish
man.
Q24. Identify
the correct reordered form of the jumbled list of phrases.
made a fool / by
making / of himself / the party leader / incinerating statements
Solution
The party leader made
a fool of himself by making incinerating statements.
Q25. Complete
the following narrative.
Manager: How many
documents did you review yesterday?
Employee: I have
reviewed three files.
Manager: I am shocked
that you have spent nine hours to review just three files. How many will you
review today?
Employee:Today I will review six files.
Manager: This is
unacceptable. If you want a promotion, you should go beyond reviewing just six
files a day.
The manager asked the
employee_______________________.
The employee
__________ to him by saying ______________.
The manager stated that___________________________________
and asked him_______________________________. The employee
answered______________________________. The manager angrily said
___________________________.
Solution
The manager asked the
employee how many documents he had reviewed the day before. The
employee replied to him by saying that he had reviewed three. The
manager stated that he was shocked that he had spent nine hours to review
just three files and asked him how many he would review that day.
The employee answered that he would review six. The manager angrily
said that it was unacceptable and if he needed a promotion he should go
beyond reviewing just six files a day.
Q26. Which
word(s)/phrase(s) has/have been omitted in the sentence?
In spite having a
great history, India’s attempts shape her future seem lacklustre.
Solution
In spite of a great history, India’s
attempts to shape her
future seem lacklustre.
Q27. Identify
the errors in the sentences.
The cold
outside was nothingness compared to the coldness in their lives.
The poor boy
had never saw a more charitable person in his
life.
The manager
was equal upset with the decision of the owner.
Solution
The cold
outside was nothingness
compared to the coldness in their lives.
Correct: The cold
outside was nothing
compared to the coldness in their lives.
The poor boy
had never saw
a more charitable person in his life.
Correct: The poor
boy had never seen a more
charitable person in his life.
The manager
was equal upset with
the decision of the owner.
Correct: The
manager was equally upset
with the decision of the owner.
Q28. Fill
in the following blanks with suitable non-finite verbs.
The man ordered his
dog (a) _____ (fetch) his newspaper. The dog took off from his place like a
rocket and returned within moment (b) _____ (wag) its tail with the newspaper
held firmly in his jaws. The man loved (c) _____ (pamper) his obedient dog,
so he gave him a treat of his favourite dog biscuits. The dog began (d) _____
(bark) and (e) _____ (lick) his master’s hand happily before moving on (f)
_____ (eat) his treat.
Solution
The man ordered his
dog (a) to fetch (fetch) his newspaper. The dog took off from his
place like a rocket and returned within moment (b) wagging (wag) its
tail with the newspaper held firmly in his jaws. The man loved (c) to
pamper (pamper) his obedient dog, so he gave him a treat of his favourite
dog biscuits. The dog began (d) barking (bark) and (e) licking
(lick) his master’s hand happily before moving on (f) to eat (eat) his
treat.
Q29. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
The alarm is ringing.
Escape through the fire exit.
______ the alarm
starts ringing, escape through the emergency exit.
Solution
If the alarm starts
ringing, escape through the emergency exit.
Q30. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the given options.
The Expanding-Earth
theory was (a) ________ by a geologist who (b)________
by the name Sam Carey. Once, the ‘continental drift’ theory of Alfred Wegener
was considered farfetched. Carey found his inspiration while he was (c) ________
Wegener’s theory. He then built a large half-globe on which he used models of
continents in order to vindicate Wegener’s idea. He concluded that all the
continents that (d)________ discrete
today (e)________ to a single mass called Pangaea.
Solution
The Expanding-Earth
theory was propounded by a geologist who went by the name Sam
Carey. Once, the ‘continental drift’ theory of Alfred Wegener was considered
farfetched. Carey found his inspiration while he was studying
Wegener’s theory. He then built a large half-globe on which he used models of
continents in order to vindicate Wegener’s idea. He concluded that all the
continents that are discrete today belonged to a single mass
called Pangaea.
Q31. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the options.
The boy was (a) ______
a video game late in the night (b) ______ he heard some noise coming (c)
______ the neighbouring house. He peeped out and saw two men breaking into Mr
Patel’s (d) ______. The boy was terrified beyond (e) ______ wits as he was
alone at home that day. But soon he composed himself and called the police
like his father (f) ______ him.
Solution
The boy was (a) playing
a video game late in the night (b) when he heard some noise coming (c)
from the neighbouring house. He peeped out and saw two men breaking
into Mr Patel’s (d) house. The boy was terrified beyond (e) his
wits as he was alone at home that day. But soon he composed himself and
called the police like his father (f) taught him.
Q32. Identify
the correct reordered form of the jumbled list of phrases.
and spacious / trains
/ outstation / in the reserved / the
berths / of the / are / very comfortable / compartment
Solution
The berths in the
reserved compartment of the outstation trains are very comfortable and
spacious.
Q33. Which
of the highlighted words is used erroneously in the sentence?
Unequal distribution
of income is one of the greater obstacles to India’s economic well-being.
Solution
Unequal distribution
of income is one of the greatest
obstacles to India’s economic well-being.
Q34. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
There are many that / not
do
Believe that Americans
a.
landed the Moon in 1969.
b.
American flag hoisted
c.
on the Moon is shown to
d.
fluttering the picture, which is
e.
impossible the Moon has no
f.
atmosphere and hence has air.
Solution
There are many that / not
do
believe that / Americans
a. the
landed / the Moon in 1969.
b. on
/ American flag hoisted
c. The
on the Moon is shown to /
d. be
fluttering / the picture, which is
e. in
impossible / the Moon has no
f. since
atmosphere and hence has / air.
g. no
Q35. Combine the two sentences using the conjunction
given in brackets.
You present a record of your income.
Your loan will not be passed. (unless)
Solution
Unless
you present the record of your income, your loan will not be passed.
Q36. Use
the information to complete the passage.
Capital Bank looted
.................. hold customers hostage .................
shoot clerk ............. police alerted
............. culprits escape with loot.
The Capital Bank (a) __________. According to Mr Alok,
the Manager, five armed men entered the bank and (b) __________ while they looted the
bank. Ganesh, the clerk, (c) ________ when he tried
to obstruct them. (d) __________, but before they arrived, the (e) __________
the loot.
Solution
The Capital Bank (a)
was looted. According to Mr Alok, the Manager, five
armed men entered the bank and (b) held its customers hostage while
they looted the bank. Ganesh, the clerk, (c) was
shot when he tried to obstruct them. (d) The police was alerted,
but before they arrived, the (e) culprits escaped with the loot.
Q37. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
Scooby doo /
reluctantly dragged
is
by his friends solve mysteries
a.
involving ‘ghosts’. He his
b.
best friend
Shaggy no
c.
interest
solving these mysteries
d.
aren’t very
courageous,
e.
but they love
indulge in
f.
delicious
treats such
g.
the Scooby Snacks, biscuit.
h.
Solution
Scooby doo /
reluctantly dragged
is
by his friends / solve mysteries
a. to
involving ‘ghosts’. He / his
b. and
best friend
Shaggy / no
c. have
interest / solving
these mysteries
d. in
/ aren’t very
courageous,
e. and
but they love
/ indulge in
f. to
delicious
treats such /
g. as
the Scooby Snacks, / biscuit.
h. a
Q38. Read
the notes given below and complete the paragraph.
January - Catholic
Church - celebrate - Month of the Holy Name - Jesus - belief - Angel Gabriel - announcement - Holy birth - Virgin Mary - declared
blessed - give birth to Jesus.
In January, __________________
Holy Name of Jesus. According to the belief, Angel Gabriel __________________ of Jesus and
declared __________________ blessed
since she was destined __________________.
Solution
In January, the
Catholic church celebrates the Month of the Holy Name of Jesus. According
to the belief, Angel Gabriel announced the holy birth of Jesus and
declared Virgin Mary as blessed since she was destined to give
birth to Jesus.
Q39. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
‘Adulteration’ is / legal term
a
means a food product has not met
a.
standards set by the country for
b.
consumption. It involves
addition
c.
of non-food item to increase
d.
quantity of the food item.
e.
Solution
‘Adulteration’ is / legal term
a
/ means a food product has not met
a. that
/ standards set by the country for
b. the
consumption. It involves / addition
c. the
of / non-food item to increase
d. a
/ quantity of the food item.
e. the
Q40. Find
the errors in the sentences.
Bread and butter are my favourite breakfast.
There was a bird perched at a branch.
Faridas car was towed away.
Solution
Bread and butter is my favourite
breakfast.
There was a bird perched on a branch.
Farida’s
car was towed away.
Q41. Which
words have been omitted in the sentence?
The Common Man Party
claims understand the problems of the downtrodden underprivileged members of
society.
Solution
The Common Man Party
claims to understand the
problems of the downtrodden and
underprivileged members of society.
Q42. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the options.
The
(a) ______ puppy was saved right in time before it could come under a
car. (b) ______ had wandered out onto the road (c) ______ the
open back door. The puppy had been (d) ______ home just the day before
by the couple (e) ______ there for their son’s fifth birthday.
Solution
The (a) little
puppy was saved right in time before it could come under a car. (b) It
had wandered out onto the road (c) through the open back door. The
puppy had been (d) brought home just the day before by the couple (e) living
there for their son’s fifth birthday.
Q43. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
Mary baked the cookies for
the party. Paul decorated the house. (while)
Solution
Mary
baked the cookies for the party, while Paul decorated the house.
Q44. Rearrange
the phrases into a sensible sentence.
carried out / the
kingpin / not his henchmen / of the gang / is said to have / personally/ the
crime
Solution
The kingpin of the
gang, not his henchmen, is said to have personally carried out the crime.
Q45. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
This bull / called
Perfect Poison.
is
It currently reigns one of the
a.
toughest bulls ride.
b.
He has only
ridden 4 times
c.
since beginning of his career.
d.
Only best
cowboy can
e.
manage stay
on him
f.
for more 4 seconds.
g.
Solution
This bull / called
Perfect Poison.
is
It currently reigns / one of the
a. as
toughest bulls / ride.
b. to
He has only /
ridden 4 times
c. been
since / beginning of his career.
d. the
Only / best
cowboy can
e. the
manage / stay
on him
f. to
for more / 4 seconds.
g. than
Q46. Use
the information in the headline to complete the sentence.
ADMISSION TO IDOL
COURSES EXTENDED - 25TH OCT
The University of
Mumbai (a) _____________ dates for (b) _____________ 25th
of October.
Solution
The University of
Mumbai (a) has extended the admission dates for (b) IDOL courses
till the 25th of October.
Q47. Rearrange
the following words/phrases into a sensible sentence.
find the key to / call
the manager / if you cannot / keeps a spare / since he always / Mr Mohammed /
the godown
Solution
If you cannot find the
key to the godown, call the manager Mr Mohammed since he
always keeps a spare.
Q48. What are the errors in the given sentences? Choose the correct option.
At which building do you live?
Stand under the shade of a tree.
He filed a FIR against the celebrities accused of vulgarity.
Solution
In which building do you live?
Stand in the shade of a tree.
He filed an FIR against the celebrities accused of vulgarity.
Q49. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
Yellow journalism is
/ term used to
a
describe a
substandard type news
a.
reporting revolves more around
b.
creating sensational
news items
c.
reporting news honestly
accurately.
d.
Their techniques
revolve making
e.
news sound
controversial exciting.
It is considered unethical
type of journalism.
Solution
Yellow journalism is
/ term used to
a
describe a
substandard type / news
a. of
reporting / revolves
more around
b. that
creating sensational
news items /
c. than
reporting news honestly /
accurately.
d. and
Their techniques
revolve / making
e. around
news sound
controversial / exciting.
f. and
It is considered / unethical
g. an
type of journalism.
Q50. Rearrange
the phrases to form a meaningful sentence.
makes one / of friends
/ feel good / in making / a lot / laughter / and helps
Solution
Laughter makes one
feel good and helps in making a lot of friends.
Q51. Rearrange
the following words/phrases into a sensible sentence.
dishonestly / he who / find
peace / lives / in his life.
Solution
He who lives
dishonestly will never find peace in his life.
Q52. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
You are held hostage.
You have a lot of money. (Because)
Solution
You are held hostage
because you have a lot of money.
Q53. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
The meeting is not
over.
We cannot make any comments.
_____ the meeting is over, we cannot make any comments.
Solution
Until the meeting is over,
we cannot make any comments.
Q54. Use the dialogue to complete the sentences.
Sheetu: When did you apply to
the college for admission?
Gunjan: I applied two days
ago for the admission.
Sheetu questioned Gunjan as
to (a) __________ to the college. To this Gunjan replied that she (b) __________
admission two days ago.
Solution
Sheetu
questioned Gunjan as to (a) when she applied for admission to the
college. To this Gunjan replied that she (b) had applied for the admission
two days ago.
Q55. Complete
the following dialogue by picking the correct option.
Doctor: How long have
you been having these dizzy spells?
Patient:
__________________________
Doctor: Why didn’t you
come to me earlier?
Patient: I never
thought it could be something that merits attention.
Solution
Doctor: How long have
you been having these dizzy spells?
Patient: For three
months.
Doctor: Why didn’t you
come to me earlier?
Patient: I never
thought it could be something that merits attention.
Q56. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
Everyone was busy during
the festive season. Maya went to watch the movie alone. (so)
Solution
Everyone was busy
during the festive season, so Maya went to watch the movie alone.
Q57. Read
the dialogue and complete the passage.
Inspector: What time did you reach the crime scene?
Witness: At about 12.30 in the night.
Inspector: What exactly did you see when you
entered the park?
Witness: I saw a man dressed in black dragging
a large sack
and trying to hide it under the bush.
The Inspector asked
the witness (a)_________________. The
witness told him (b) _________________. The Inspector inquired of him
(c) _____________. The witness told him (d) ___________ trying
to hide it under the bush.
Solution
The Inspector asked
the witness (a) what time he reached the crime scene. The witness told
him (b) that he reached the crime scene at around 12.30 in the night.
The Inspector inquired of him (c) the exact scene that he saw when he
entered the park. The witness told him (d) that he saw a man dressed
in black who had been dragging a large sack and trying to hide it under
the bush.
Q58. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
The novelist wrote the
first draft.
He asked his friend
for his opinion about it.
_____ writing the
first draft, the novelist asked his friend for his opinion about it.
Solution
After writing the
first draft, the novelist asked his friend for his opinion about it.
Q59. Select
the conjunction which can be used to join the sentences.
The man in the black
suit inquired at the entrance.
He could not find the
office he was looking for.
The man in the black
suit inquired at the entrance, ___ he could not find the office he was
looking for.
Solution
The man in the black
suit inquired at the entrance, but he could not find the office he was
looking for.
Q60. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
Deposits for sand
of sand
in north America
a
points to the fact that the
b
region experience a hot
c
dessert climate.
d
Coral reeves and remnants
e
of forests provides us
f
with an piece of
evidence.
g
Solution
Deposits for sand
of sand
in north America
a. North America (‘North’
is a part of the proper noun.)
points to the fact that the
b. point (It agrees with
the plural noun ‘Deposits’.)
region experience a hot
c. experienced (Past tense is
required.)
dessert climate at one
time.
d. desert(‘Dessert’ is a sweet dish.)
Coral reeves and remnants
e. reefs(The spelling is ‘reefs’.)
of forests provides us
f. provide(It agrees with the plural subjects ‘reefs and
remnants’.)
with an piece of evidence.
g. a piece of evidence (The word ‘piece’
starts with a consonant sound.)
Q61. Rearrange
the following words/phrases into a sensible sentence.
who had served / at
his humble / thousands of destitute / breathed his last / men and women / Pune
residence / the social activist
Solution
The social activist
who had served thousands of destitute men and women breathed his last at his
humble Pune residence.
Q62. There
is an error in each line of text. Identify it and write its correct form.
Incorrect
Correct
The today’s world of developing technology
and rapid inventions, much and more people
have come to believe that a latest
inventions are the best and an only
solution to his problems.
Especially in
the field of medicine.
People have longer
forgotten that there are much alternative
medical techniques what have been
used since the day of the Vedas and
have proved to be
equalled effective.
Solution
Incorrect
Correct
The today’s world of developing technology
The
In
and rapid inventions, much and more people
much
more
have come to believe that a latest
a
the
inventions are the best and an only
an
the
solution to his
problems. Especially in
his
their
the field of medicine.
People have longer
longer
long
forgotten that there are much alternative
much
many
medical techniques what have been
what
which
used since the day of the Vedas and
day
days
have proved to be equalled
effective.
equalled
equally
Q63. Combine the two sentences using the conjunction
given in brackets.
Rohit took up two
jobs. That too was not sufficient to make ends meet. (but)
Solution
Rohit took up two jobs
but that too was not sufficient to make ends meet.
Q64. Complete
the dialogue by picking the correct option.
Mrinal asked his
brother Mridul if he could watch the vessel of milk kept on the stove since
he had to run some emergency errands. Mridul excused himself by saying he had
to go to class.
Mrinal: Could you watch
the vessel of milk kept on the stove? I have to run some emergency errands.
Mridul: a)__________________________________
Solution
Mrinal: Could you
watch the vessel of milk kept on the stove? I have to run some emergency
errands.
Mridul: I am sorry
Mrinal, but I have to go to class.
Q65. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
The books kept ______ the table were more ______ 100 years old. The librarian had found them ______ the attic of the college library while clearing the area ______ renovation. Some of the pages were torn, while some illustrations ______ faded away. We all were wondering to ______ these books must have belonged.
Solution
The books kept on the table were more than 100 years old. The librarian had found them in the attic of the college library while clearing the area for renovation. Some of the pages were torn, while some illustrations had faded away. We all were wondering to whom these books must have belonged.
Q66. Complete
the dialogue and narrative using the complete sentences in both as clues.
Interviewer: _____________________________________.
Prime Minister: The honour is entirely mine
to be amidst the brightest minds in the country.
Interviewer: _____________________________________.
Prime Minister: I hope that his symposium
leaves us a little wiser than before.
Interviewer: _____________________________________.
The interviewer told
the Prime Minister that they were honoured to have him there in the studio
that day. The minister replied _____________________________________. The
interviewer asked him what he expected from the show that night. The minister
said that ____________________________________. The interviewer concurred
with the minister.
Solution
Interviewer: We are
honoured to have you here in the studio today.
Prime Minister: The
honour is entirely mine to be amidst the brightest minds in the country.
Interviewer: What
are your expectations from the show tonight?
Prime Minister: I hope
that his symposium leaves us a little wiser than before.
Interviewer: I
concur with you, sir.
The interviewer told
the Prime Minister that they were honoured to have him in the studio that
day. The minister replied by saying that it was his honour to be amidst
the brightest minds in the country. The interviewer asked him what he
expected from the show that night. The minister said that he hoped the
symposium left them a little wiser than before. The interviewer concurred
with the minister.
Q67. There
is an error in each line of text. Identify it and write its correct form.
Incorrect
Correct
The NGOs for the city have decided to
organising a one-day free camp
to creates awareness among people
regarding climate change but
it long-term effect on the lives of all.
This event is scheduled to be held with
the occasion of a 63rd Republic Day
of the nation. The NGOs shall
organise road plays all in the city
along with other activity and
presentations for the common
mass.
Solution
Incorrect
Correct
The NGOs for the city have decided to
for
in
organising a one-day free camp
organising
organise
to creates awareness among people
creates
create
regarding climate change but
which
and
it long-term effect on
the lives of all.
it
its
This event is scheduled to be held with
with
on
the occasion of a 63rd Republic Day
a
the
of the nation. The NGOs shall
shall
will
organise road plays all in the city
in
around
along with other activity and
activity
activities
presentations for the common mass.
mass
masses
Q68. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
The government does
not interfere. The problem may have dire consequences. (until)
Solution
The government does
not interfere until the problem may have dire consequences.
Q69. Which
word/phrase has been omitted in the sentence?
The customer insisted
getting complimentary drinks at the fancy restaurant.
Solution
The customer insisted on getting complimentary
drinks at the fancy restaurant.
Q70. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
Dr Rajendra Prasad was a
an
Indian politician who joint
a.
the Congress in the time
b.
for Indian independence.
c.
He was known being a supporter
d.
of mahatma Gandhi. He has been
e.
imprisoned by the Britishers.
f.
Solution
Dr Rajendra Prasad was a
an
Indian politician who joint
a. joined (‘Joint’ is the incorrect form of the word.)
the Congress in
the time
b. during (‘During’ is the correct preposition to represent
time.)
for Indian
independence.
c. of (‘Of’ is the correct preposition to show possession.)
He was known being
a supporter
d. to be (Infinitive form of the verb should be used.)
of mahatma
Gandhi. He has been
e. Mahatma
(The ‘m’ should be capital because it is a proper noun.)
imprisoned by the Britishers.
f. The
British (‘Britisher’ is the incorrect form of
addressing the British.)
Q71. Fill
in the blanks using suitable modals.
Manager: Suresh, you _____ (may/should) go home
only
after you finish your nine hours of shift.
Employee: Sir, what _____ (can/will) I do till
then?
Manager: If you have finished today’s work, you
must (must/might)
get started with tomorrow’s assignment.
Employee: _____ (can’t/might) I just leave early?
Manager: I am sorry, but that _____ (should/would)
mean violating
company rules.
Solution
Manager: Suresh, you may (may/should)
go home only after you finish your nine hours of
your shift.
Employee: Sir, what will (can/will) I do
till then?
Manager: If you have finished today’s work, you
must (must/might)
get started with tomorrow’s assignment.
Employee: Can’t (can’t/might) I just leave
early?
Manager: I am sorry, but that would
(should/would) be violating
company rules.
Q72. Fill
in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the given options.
Psychological
disorders (a)________ problems that (b) ________ the
mental health of a person. These problems (c) ________ the behavioural
pattern of the person. They (d) ________ a great amount of distress for not
only the person (e) ________ from these disorders but also for the person’s
near and dear ones.
Solution
Psychological
disorders are problems that affect the mental health of a
person. These problems impact the behavioural pattern of the person.
They create a great amount of distress for not only the person suffering
from these disorders but also for the person’s near and dear ones.
Q73. Rearrange
the phrases into a sensible sentence.
cease asking / if my
answers / you should / scary questions / frighten you
Solution
If my answers frighten
you, you should cease asking scary questions.
OR
You should cease
asking scary questions if my answers frighten you.
Q74. Fill
in the blanks with the correct words.
When
you ______ a little kid, there were ______ things more exciting
than your birthday. You got to invite ______ your friends over, fill ______
on the cake and punch, play silly games ______ best of all, you had ______
whole mountain of gifts to open! But who ______ that sense of fun and
adventure needs to vanish as you grow up? If you know someone that’s grumpy ______
the thought of growing older, maybe you need to cheer him or her up.
Solution
When
you were a little kid, there were little things more exciting
than your birthday. You got to invite all your friends over, fill up
on the cake and punch, play silly games and best of all, you had a
whole mountain of gifts to open! But who says that sense of fun and
adventure needs to vanish as you grow up? If you know someone that’s grumpy at
the thought of growing older, maybe you need to cheer him or her up.
Q75. Combine the pairs of sentences using the
sentence connector in the brackets.
You are very good at
your work. You are bound to be promoted. (as)
Solution
As you are very
good at your work, you are bound to be promoted.
Q76. Rearrange
the phrases into a sensible sentence.
into the fertile
plains / forced families / to start / the drought / their lives anew / to
move / further north
Solution
The drought forced
families to move further north into the fertile plains to start their lives
anew.
Q77. Fill
in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.
It has been (a)
________ (observation) that drivers have become more careless and rash these
days. The traffic police committee has (b) ________ (decision) to take this
disregard for traffic rules very seriously. CCTV cameras will be monitored at
all times, and the traffic offenders will be (c) ________ (catch) immediately
by the police at the next junction. It has (d) ________ (be) decided to (e)
________ (penalty) the first instance of law break with a fine and the second
with the (f) ________ (cancel) of the driving license.
Solution
It has been (a) observed
(observation) that drivers have become more careless and rash these days. The
traffic police committee has (b) decided (decision) to take this
disregard for traffic rules very seriously. CCTV cameras will be monitored at
all times and the traffic offenders will be (c) caught (catch)
immediately by the police at the next junction. It has (d) been (be)
decided to (e) penalise (penalty) the first instance of law break with
a fine and the second with the (f) cancellation (cancel) of the
driving license.
Q78. Fill
in the blanks correctly using the given options.
There was______ faint
knock at the door. Despite being barely audible, ______ maid quickly
scampered to ______ feet and rushed to open the door. She knew her mistress
has arrived and probably be in ______ drunken stupor. Albeit ______ little
puzzled, the maid didn’t give a second thought to the fact she didn’t hear
the car come to ______ screeching halt.
Solution
There was a faint
knock at the door. Despite being barely audible, the maid quickly
scampered to her feet and rushed to open the door. She knew her
mistress has arrived and probably be in a drunken stupor. Albeit a little
puzzled, the maid didn’t give a second thought to the fact she didn’t hear
the car come to a screeching halt.
Q79. Combine the two sentences using the conjunction
given in brackets.
You have not completed
the assignment. You will have to appear for an extra test. (Since)
Solution
Since you have not
completed the assignment, you will have to appear for an extra test.
Q80. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
‘Fat-shaming’ is the type
a type
of
discrimination who
a.
involves make
someone
b.
ashamed for
their appearance
c.
andhealth. It
should cause
d.
depression
between
e.
people which
are at
f.
the receiving ending.
g.
It is a form
for
h.
bullying over
the
i.
guise of concern.
Solution
‘Fat-shaming’ is the type
a type
of
discrimination who
a. that(‘Who’ is a relative pronoun used to refer to
people.)
involves make
someone
b. making(Present participle should be used in the given
case.)
ashamed for
their appearance
c. of(‘of’ is the correct preposition of possession.)
andhealth. It
should cause
d. may(‘Should’ is used to give advice. ‘May’ is used
for probability.)
depression
between
e. among(‘between’ is for two people. ‘Among’ is used for
more than two.)
people which
are at
f. who(‘who’ is the relative pronoun used to refer to
people.)
the receiving ending.
g. end(The gerund form is incorrect in this phrase.)
It is a form
for
h. of(‘Of’ is the correct preposition of possession.)
bullying over
the
i. under/in(‘Under’ or ‘in’ are the correct prepositions to
be used in this phrase.)
guise of concern.
Q81. Fill
in the blanks correctly using the hints given in the brackets.
Crabs (a) _______
(relying) on their sense of smell (b)_______
(finding) prey. The chemoreceptors that help them find the chemicals (c)_______(leave) behind by their prey in the water. These
receptors are located on the antennae of the crabs. These appendages help the
crab in (d) _______ (feel) its surroundings. The crustacean (e) _______
(having) the unusual ability to taste using hair on their mouth, pincers and
feet.
Solution
Crabs rely on
their sense of smell to find prey. The chemoreceptors that help them find
the chemicals left behind by their prey in the water. These receptors
are located on the antennae of the crabs. These appendages help the crab in feeling
its surroundings. The crustacean has the unusual ability to taste
using hair on their mouth, pincers and feet.
Q82. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
Bill Clinton is / American Politician.
an
He was 42nd
President of USA.
a.
He held the office
from 1993 2001.
b.
He is
affiliated the Democrats
c.
and has also called
d.
New Democrat
for his
e.
political views. He has
served
Governor of Arkansas
f.
and held the office 5 terms.
g.
Solution
Bill Clinton is / American Politician.
an
He was / 42nd
President of USA.
a. the
He held the
office from 1993 / 2001.
b. to
He is
affiliated / the Democrats
c. to
and has also / called
d. been
/ New
Democrat for his
e. a
political views. He has
served / the
Governor of Arkansas
f. as
and held the office / 5 terms.
g. for
Q83. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
The wolf is a carnivore
carnivorous
mammal belong
to the
a.
genus Canis for the dog family.
b.
Once up on a
time, wolves
c.
was found all over the
d.
Northern
hemisphere. Today
e.
they are found only in a forest.
f.
There are three specie
g.
of wolves:
the gray wolf, the red
h.
wolf and the coyote. There is
i.
lots of local
variations
j.
within them
k.
Solution
The wolf is a carnivore
carnivorous
mammal belong
to the
a. Belonging (The present participle
form of the verb should be used.)
genus Canis for the dog family.
b. Of the dog (‘of’ is the
correct preposition.)
Once up on a
time, wolves
c. Upon (The prepositions
‘up’ and ‘on’ are joint.)
was found all over the
d. Were (‘were’ agrees
with ‘wolves’.)
Northern
hemisphere. Today
e. Hemisphere (It is a part
of a proper noun.)
they are found only in a forest.
f. Forests (Correct form
of the noun is plural.)
There are
three specie
g. Species (The word ‘species’
is spelt incorrectly.)
of wolves:
the gray wolf, the red
h.
wolf and the coyote. There is
i. Are (‘are’ agrees
with ‘variations’.)
lots of local
variations
in them
k. Within (‘within’ is
the correct preposition.)
Q84. Use
the information in the passage to complete the dialogue.
Mahesh saw his exam
partner cheating in the exams, and he complained to the supervisor about it.
The supervisor asked him what exactly happened. Mahesh replied that while the
exam was going on, the boy sitting next to him removed small chits tucked in
the sleeves of his shirt and began copying from them.
Mahesh: I am here to complaint about (a) _______________.
Supervisor: What is the matter?
Mahesh: The boy sitting (b) _______________.
Supervisor: (c) _______________ during the exam?
Mahesh: I noticed the boy (d) _______________.
Supervisor: Where did he hide them?
Mahesh: They were (e) _______________.
Solution
Mahesh: I am here to complaint about (a) my
exam partner.
Supervisor: What is the matter?
Mahesh: The boy sitting (b) next to me has
been copying in
the exams.
Supervisor: (c) What exactly happened during the
exam?
Mahesh: I noticed the boy (d) sitting next
to me carrying small
chits and copying from them.
Supervisor: Where did he hide them?
Mahesh:
They were (e) tucked into the
sleeves of his shirt.
Q85. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
In 1970, /
Mexican artist was born.
a
Frida Kahlo redefined idea of
a.
self-portraits
feminism through
b.
art works. Though she was labelled as
c.
surrealist,
Kahlo insisted that
d.
painted reality instead dreams.
e.
Her
relationship artist Deigo Rivera
f.
Culminated an
unhappy marriage.
A traffic
accident in youth resulted
g.
in a lot health
problems throughout her life.
h.
Solution
In 1970, /
Mexican artist was born.
a
Frida Kahlo redefined / idea of
a. the
self-portraits
/ feminism through
b. and
art works. Though she was labelled as /
c. a
surrealist,
Kahlo insisted that /
d. she
painted reality instead / dreams.
e. of
Her
relationship / artist Deigo Rivera
f. with
culminated / an unhappy marriage.
g. in
A traffic
accident in / youth resulted
h. her
in / lot health
problems throughout her life.
i. a
Q86. Read
the notes given below and complete the paragraph.
Autism - group of conditions
- appear early childhood -characteristics of autism - impairment - social
interaction - communication - imaginative abilities - other characteristics -
rigid and repetitive behaviours - impairments seen - before age three
Autism is a
_____________that appear _____________. These impairments affect _____________.
Other characteristics include _____________. These impairments are seen
_____________.
Solution
Autism is a group
of conditions that appear in early childhood. These impairments
affect social interactions, communications and imaginative
abilities. Other characteristics include rigid and repetitive
behaviours. These impairments are seen before the age of three.
Q87. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
When / 2nd of October is remembered only
the
as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’, we forget another
a.
great leader was born
that day. Second
b.
Prime Minister India, Lal Bahadur Shastri
c.
was also born on same
day. Since 1920s
d.
Shastri was prominent part of Indian
e.
Independence.
Solution
When / 2nd of October is remembered only
the
as ‘Gandhi Jayanti’, we forget / another
a. that
great leader was born
that day. / Second
b. the
Prime Minister / India, Lal Bahadur Shastri
c. of
was born on the same
day. Since / 1920s
d. the
Shastri was / prominent part of Indian
e. a
Independence.
Q88. One
word has been omitted in each line of text. Put a slash (/) where the word
has been omitted. Write the missing word in the space provided.
Pavlova is /
dessert made
a
egg-whites, sugar and
a.
fruits. It’s named Anna Pavlova,
b.
Russian
ballerina. It was created in
c.
honour after
she visited
d.
New Zealand.
Even this day, it
e.
is relished
many.
f.
Solution
Pavlova is /
dessert made
a
egg-whites, sugar and
a. from
fruits. It’s named / Anna Pavlova,
b. after
/ Russian
ballerina. It was created in
c. a
/ honour
after she visited
d. her
New Zealand.
Even / this day, it
e. to
is relished /
many.
f. by
Q89. There
is one error in each line of text. Underline the error and write the
incorrect word and the correction.
Last tuesday, I met
Tuesday
my better friend, Kiran.
a.
He wasn’t
kept
b.
well for the while.
c.
I decide to
pay him
d.
a visit and check by him.
e.
His condition
seem to have
f.
got well. His appetite
g.
was improve. His mood
h.
was lightest than before.
i.
Solution
Last tuesday, I met
Tuesday
my better friend, Kiran.
a. bestfriend (‘Better’ is the incorrect degree of the
adjective.)
He wasn’t kept
b. wasn’t keeping (‘Was’ is a ‘be’ form of the
helping verb that is followed by an ‘-ing’ form
of the verb.)
well for the while.
c. awhile (‘A’ is the correct article.)
I decide
to pay him
d. decidedto pay (The simple past tense verb should be used.)
a visit and check by him.
e. check on him (‘By’ is the incorrect
preposition in this context.)
His condition
seem to have
f. seemedto (The simple past tense verb should be used.)
got well. His appetite
g. got better (An adjective should
be used instead of the adverb because it qualifies the noun ‘condition’.)
was improve. His mood
h. was improved (A past participle
should be used.)
was lightest than before.
i. was lighter (Comparative degree
of the adjective should be used because it is followed by ‘than’.)
Q90. Complete
the dialogue and narrative using the complete sentences in both as clues.
Old
man:
Your majesty ___________________________! Someone ______________.
King: Who dares to rob
my subjects under my watchful eye! _______________________________
Old
man:
Your majesty, I know who the robber is.
King: _______________________________.
Old man: It is you, dear
majesty.
King: How dare_______________________________!
The old man implored
the king for help ____________ someone
took away all his savings. The king thundered _______________________________.
He further said that he would catch him and send him to the gallows. The old
man interjected by _______________________________. The king asked him to
speak up. Surprisingly, the old man implicated __________.The king who didn’t
take kindly to the old man’s statements accused him of blaspheming against
him.
Solution
Old
man:
Your majesty! Help me for I have been robbed! Someone took away all
my savings.
King: Who dares to rob
my subjects under my watchful eye! I will catch him and send him to the
gallows.
Old
man:
Your majesty, I know who the robber is.
King: Speak up, my
good man.
Old
man:
It is you, dear majesty.
King: How dare you blaspheme against me!
The old man implored
the king for help by saying he has been robbed and that someone took
away all his savings. The king thundered by questioning who dared to rob
his subjects under his watchful eye. He further said that he would catch
him and send him to the gallows. The old man interjected by saying that he
knew who the robber was. The king asked him to speak up. Surprisingly,
the old man implicated the king. The king who didn’t take kindly to
the old man’s statements accused him of blaspheming against him.
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