Q: Select the option that best explains the given sentence in a proverb. There is no use in being upset over situations that have already happened and cannot be changed.

B Do not cry over a spilled milk

Q: Select the option which best explains the proverb in a sentence. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

D No matter how much complicated a task is, it always starts with a single step.

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Select the most appropriate verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I regret to say you that the model you wanted is out of stock.

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Question 2

Select the most appropriate conjunction to fill in the blank.

I would not like to contest the election _______ I am sure of my victory.

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Question 3

Select the most appropriate conjunction to fill in the blank.

The Netherlands team lost the series _______ they were inconsistent in the field.

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Question 4

Select the most appropriate adverb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It came as a surprise when Shanaya confessed to the addiction over a year later.

Accepted Answer

B

unexpectedly

Question 5

Select the most appropriate preposition that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

There is a big tree across of his house.

Accepted Answer

D

in front of

Question 6

Select the most appropriate adjective that can rectify the underlined grammatical error in the following sentence.

Reshma has a back injury and Rehan faces an alike problem.

Accepted Answer

D

a similar

Question 7

Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.

When they realised what was happening their reactions were _______.

Accepted Answer

B

immediate

Question 8

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A : In proportion as he approached the regions where he expected to find land, the impatience of his crews augmented.
B : They beheld themselves with dismay still wafted onward over the boundless wastes of what appeared to them a mere watery desert surrounding the habitable world.
C : But if they were still to press forward, adding at every moment to the immense expanse behind them, they would be the authors of their own destruction.
D : The situation of Columbus was daily becoming more and more critical.
E : Their ships were too weak and defective even for the great voyage they had already made.
F : The favourable signs which increased his confidence were decided by them as delusive.

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Question 9

Select the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.

She could not attend the convocation ceremony _______ her father’s serious illness.

Accepted Answer

A

because of

Question 10

Select the option that best explains the given sentence in a proverb.

There is no use in being upset over situations that have already happened and cannot be changed.

Accepted Answer

B

Do not cry over a spilled milk

Question 11

Select the option which best explains the proverb in a sentence.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Accepted Answer

D

No matter how much complicated a task is, it always starts with a single step.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She noticed him _______ away from the garden in a hurry.

Accepted Answer

Question 13

Select the most appropriate conjunction that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

We were not sure that he would be able to perform well, since we offered him the job because the other candidates were even less suitable.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

A : a maid about
B : is wanted
C : a nurse and
D : for a baby
E : twenty years old

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Five statements are given out of which four statements are in a logical order and form a coherent passage. Select the sentence that does not fit into the theme of the passage.

A : The meet was attended by the members of the municipality and the health ministry.
B : The major issue of concern was the degradation of the city because of the influx of corporates and the settlement of hordes of job seekers.
C : Students enthusiastically participated in a series of inter-house competitions.
D : The situation was on the verge of tension when fingers were pointed at the inefficiency of the municipality.
E : A five steps action plan to check the pollution levels was evolved through discussion and a strict policy was put in order.

Accepted Answer

Question 16

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

In the long assessment that was conducted, it came out to be her fear of dogs that was causing her all the distress.

Accepted Answer

B

Cynophobia

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined word in the sentence with an idiom.

The scheme of which he was very sure about has failed for want of support.

Accepted Answer

B

fallen through

Question 18

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

Since the protestors’ major demands had been met, they decided to _______ the strike.

Accepted Answer

C

call off

Question 19

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.

I have been through the most delightful experience throughout my college life.

Accepted Answer

D

Pleasant

Question 20

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A disease that attacks many people in a particular area in one time.

Accepted Answer

A

Epidemic

Question 21

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The scientific study of the structure and diseases of the teeth.

Accepted Answer

B

Odontology

Question 22

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Substantial

Accepted Answer

C

Significant

Question 23

Select the sentence that suggests the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Set apart

Accepted Answer

C

These seats are reserved.

Question 24

Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (S1 and S6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

S1 : Timidity and self-distrust are great faults such as conceit and over-confidence.
B : and yet never accomplish anything
C : and in this way good and useful things are lost to the world.
D : There are many people who have real talent in different lines
E : because they are afraid to make the first venture
S6 : A reasonable amount of confidence in one’s own powers is necessary for success.

Accepted Answer

Question 25

Select the most appropriate adjective that can rectify the underlined grammatical error in the following sentence.

No one really believes there are alive creatures on planets other than earth.

Accepted Answer

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Question 26

Select the most appropriate phrasal verb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Few days ago, while we were on a staycation I came through a childhood friend of mine.

Accepted Answer

B

came across

Question 27

Select the most appropriate adverb that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It is generally believed that Sharon hid the money somewhere close to her home.

Accepted Answer

D

reportedly

Question 28

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bracketed word to complete the following sentence.

Hey, can you _______ (discern) between these two?

Accepted Answer

B

disregard

Question 29

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A : In fact, authorities say that nearly all who can get as much as they desire, over-eat to their disadvantage.
B : A heavy meal at night, is unnecessary and could be forgone, not only once a week but daily without loss of strength.
C : This class of people could save a great more food than they can save by missing one meal per week and at same time they could improve their health.
D : Over-eating is one of the most wonderful practices among those who think that they can afford it.
E : The evening meal should be light, taken three or four hours before retiring. This prevents over-eating, conserves energy and reduces the cost of food.
F : While sleeping, this food not being required to give energy for work, is in many cases converted into excess fat, giving rise to over-weight.

Accepted Answer

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Question 30

Select the most appropriate interjection to fill in the blank.

_______, I couldn’t keep her as long as I wished!

Accepted Answer

Question 31

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Sweet child’. He answered, ‘do not fret, for I can make you _______ (1) here than ever you could have been on the earth. I will give you beautiful things to _______ (2) with, which a queen would envy. Rubies and diamonds shall be _______ (3) toys, and your plates all be of solid gold. All the beautiful things you see, _______ (4) to me, for I am the King of this rich underworld. But she only replied, ‘I happily play with the pebbles on the seashore, and I care only for the _______ (5) of the little waves on the shining sand. Here there are no flowers, no sun and she wept anew.
SubQuestion No : 71
Select the most appropriate word for blank no. 1.

Accepted Answer

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Question 32

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Sweet child’. He answered, ‘do not fret, for I can make you _______ (1) here than ever you could have been on the earth. I will give you beautiful things to _______ (2) with, which a queen would envy. Rubies and diamonds shall be _______ (3) toys, and your plates all be of solid gold. All the beautiful things you see, _______ (4) to me, for I am the King of this rich underworld. But she only replied, ‘I happily play with the pebbles on the seashore, and I care only for the _______ (5) of the little waves on the shining sand. Here there are no flowers, no sun and she wept anew.
SubQuestion No : 72
Select the most appropriate word for blank no. 2.

Accepted Answer

Question 33

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Sweet child’. He answered, ‘do not fret, for I can make you _______ (1) here than ever you could have been on the earth. I will give you beautiful things to _______ (2) with, which a queen would envy. Rubies and diamonds shall be _______ (3) toys, and your plates all be of solid gold. All the beautiful things you see, _______ (4) to me, for I am the King of this rich underworld. But she only replied, ‘I happily play with the pebbles on the seashore, and I care only for the _______ (5) of the little waves on the shining sand. Here there are no flowers, no sun and she wept anew.
SubQuestion No : 73
Select the most appropriate word for blank no. 3.

Accepted Answer

Question 34

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Sweet child’. He answered, ‘do not fret, for I can make you _______ (1) here than ever you could have been on the earth. I will give you beautiful things to _______ (2) with, which a queen would envy. Rubies and diamonds shall be _______ (3) toys, and your plates all be of solid gold. All the beautiful things you see, _______ (4) to me, for I am the King of this rich underworld. But she only replied, ‘I happily play with the pebbles on the seashore, and I care only for the _______ (5) of the little waves on the shining sand. Here there are no flowers, no sun and she wept anew.
SubQuestion No : 74
Select the most appropriate word for blank no. 4.

Accepted Answer

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Question 35

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

‘Sweet child’. He answered, ‘do not fret, for I can make you _______ (1) here than ever you could have been on the earth. I will give you beautiful things to _______ (2) with, which a queen would envy. Rubies and diamonds shall be _______ (3) toys, and your plates all be of solid gold. All the beautiful things you see, _______ (4) to me, for I am the King of this rich underworld. But she only replied, ‘I happily play with the pebbles on the seashore, and I care only for the _______ (5) of the little waves on the shining sand. Here there are no flowers, no sun and she wept anew.
SubQuestion No : 75
Select the most appropriate word for blank no. 5.

Accepted Answer

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Question 36

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

I had never seen a house on fire before. So, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and, a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people; but we could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow anyone near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Every now and then tongues of fire would shoot up almost sky-high, sending huge sparks of fire round – about.
Three fire engines were busily engaged and the firemen in their dark uniforms were playing the hose on various parts of the building. The rushing water from several hoses soaked the building but it did not seem to have any effect on the flames. Then the tall red ladders of the fire engine were stretching upwards and I could see some firemen climbing up with hoses in their hands. On reaching almost the top of the ladder, they began to pour floods of water on the topmost part of the building. This continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger to human life and property.
SubQuestion No : 76
Select an appropriate title for the passage.

Accepted Answer

B

House on Fire

Question 37

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

I had never seen a house on fire before. So, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and, a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people; but we could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow anyone near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Every now and then tongues of fire would shoot up almost sky-high, sending huge sparks of fire round – about.
Three fire engines were busily engaged and the firemen in their dark uniforms were playing the hose on various parts of the building. The rushing water from several hoses soaked the building but it did not seem to have any effect on the flames. Then the tall red ladders of the fire engine were stretching upwards and I could see some firemen climbing up with hoses in their hands. On reaching almost the top of the ladder, they began to pour floods of water on the topmost part of the building. This continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger to human life and property.
SubQuestion No : 77
Why were the people near the building unable to see the fire from its close vicinity?

Accepted Answer

C

Because the police would not allow

Question 38

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

I had never seen a house on fire before. So, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and, a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people; but we could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow anyone near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Every now and then tongues of fire would shoot up almost sky-high, sending huge sparks of fire round – about.
Three fire engines were busily engaged and the firemen in their dark uniforms were playing the hose on various parts of the building. The rushing water from several hoses soaked the building but it did not seem to have any effect on the flames. Then the tall red ladders of the fire engine were stretching upwards and I could see some firemen climbing up with hoses in their hands. On reaching almost the top of the ladder, they began to pour floods of water on the topmost part of the building. This continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger to human life and property.
SubQuestion No : 78
What kind of a scene is it to watch such accidents in real-time?

Accepted Answer

C

Terrible

Question 39

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

I had never seen a house on fire before. So, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and, a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people; but we could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow anyone near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Every now and then tongues of fire would shoot up almost sky-high, sending huge sparks of fire round – about.
Three fire engines were busily engaged and the firemen in their dark uniforms were playing the hose on various parts of the building. The rushing water from several hoses soaked the building but it did not seem to have any effect on the flames. Then the tall red ladders of the fire engine were stretching upwards and I could see some firemen climbing up with hoses in their hands. On reaching almost the top of the ladder, they began to pour floods of water on the topmost part of the building. This continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger to human life and property.
SubQuestion No : 79
Identify the inference drawn from the passage.

Accepted Answer

A

While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger.

Question 40

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follows.

I had never seen a house on fire before. So, one evening when I heard fire engines with loud alarm bells rushing past my house, I quickly ran out and, a few streets away, joined a large crowd of people; but we could see the fire only from a distance because the police would not allow anyone near the building on fire.
What a terrible scene I saw that day! Huge flames of fire were coming out of each floor, and black and thick smoke spread all around. Every now and then tongues of fire would shoot up almost sky-high, sending huge sparks of fire round – about.
Three fire engines were busily engaged and the firemen in their dark uniforms were playing the hose on various parts of the building. The rushing water from several hoses soaked the building but it did not seem to have any effect on the flames. Then the tall red ladders of the fire engine were stretching upwards and I could see some firemen climbing up with hoses in their hands. On reaching almost the top of the ladder, they began to pour floods of water on the topmost part of the building. This continuous flooding brought the fire under control but the building was completely destroyed.
While the fire is a blessing in many ways, it can also be a great danger to human life and property.
SubQuestion No : 80
Select the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘Stretch’.

Accepted Answer

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