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1. Fill in the blank

Fill in the blanks/blank with suitable pair of words/word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence.

She performs different roles very convincingly as she is a very actor.

2. Spelling

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select correctly spelt word

3. One word substitution

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

One who embraces voluntary death for the sake of one's country

4. Synonym

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

STERILE

5. Para Jumbled

Rearrange the following four sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), and (D) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. The students often go about their business, singing along in the corridors.<br> B. But for the students of St. Ambrose High School, it no longer dictates their day. <br> C. A bell can sound gloomy or cheerful depending on when it is rung. <br> D. It has been scrapped in favour of music which now breaks up the timetable of the school.

6. One word substitution

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

One who is indifferent to art and culture

7. Fill in the blank

Fill in the blanks/blank with suitable pair of words/word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence.

Charles Dickens was different in his style of writing from most of his ____ in the Victorian era.

8. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case. <br> Perhaps India should listen to her (1) sages who taught the importance (2) balance. This means we should be (3) not to take anything too far (4) be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5) - too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

9. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case. <br> Perhaps India should listen to her (1) sages who taught the importance (2) balance. This means we should be (3) not to take anything too far (4) be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5) - too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

10. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case. <br> Perhaps India should listen to her (1) sages who taught the importance (2) balance. This means we should be (3) not to take anything too far (4) be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5) - too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

11. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case. <br> Perhaps India should listen to her (1) sages who taught the importance (2) balance. This means we should be (3) not to take anything too far (4) be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5) - too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

12. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case. <br> Perhaps India should listen to her (1) sages who taught the importance (2) balance. This means we should be (3) not to take anything too far (4) be too radical. The unfortunate results of (5) - too far are obvious in the environmental degradation.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

13. Para Jumbled

Rearrange the following four sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), and (D) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

A. For a split second, as the stranger stepped into the light, his furry head was clearly visible. <br> B. At first, all seemed still outside the house,except for the sound of the rain. <br> C. Recognizing him, Joe stood petrified staring at the man wearing a long coat,wet from rain. <br> D. But then, footsteps approached the house and a stranger emerged out of the darkness.

14. Active Passive Voice

In these questions a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

She was seen sitting in the last row.

15. Synonym

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

PRECARIOUS

16. Active Passive Voice

In these questions a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested below, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The enemy will have seized the fort before nightfall.

17. Sentence Error

Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice. Select the choice that has an error, or select choice E for no error.

Most disputes can be solved amicably unless one are not rigid.

18. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

The India consensus study <strong>highlight a benefits by adding </strong>domestic violence prevention approaches to current government policy.

19. Antonym

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

SACRED

20. Spelling

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Select correctly spelt word

21. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

Though many European <strong>traders visit Puducherry in the sixteenth century onwards, </strong> what remains today is a relic of its French past.

22. Idiom

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

The loyal watchman was <strong>cut to the quick</strong> when he was accused of theft.

23. Idiom

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

It is unfortunate that most people in the country are still<strong> living from hand to mouth.</strong>

24. Sentence Error

Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice. Select the choice that has an error, or select choice E for no error.

In the northern suburbs of Bengaluru, home to the bulk of the information technology industry, the water crisis is even worst.

25. Antonym

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

NOTORIOUS

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