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1. Antonym

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

ARROGANCE

2. Spelling

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

Select correctly spelt word

3. Idiom

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

Due to increased number of lay offs in the industry, <strong>the sword of Damocles</strong> is always hanging over the employees.

4. Synonym

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

DEFER

5. Spelling

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

Select correctly spelt word

6. One word substitution

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

A fictitious name used by an author

7. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

Knowing the particular things that motivate each person <strong>help you add power</strong> to their motivation.

8. 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 sailors had never encountered such a rough sea.

9. 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 got a lucrative job of a translator because she was _____ in French.

10. Idiom

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

True friends stay by our side <strong>through thick and thin</strong>.

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. <br> Leaving his car with the valet, he (1) the hotel and joined the large crowd milling (2) He found a badge waiting for him (3) the receptionist's table and took his(4) in the rear of the hall. When the place was (5) the moderator welcomed the crowd.

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

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.<br> Leaving his car with the valet, he (1) the hotel and joined the large crowd milling (2) He found a badge waiting for him (3) the receptionist's table and took his(4) in the rear of the hall. When the place was (5) the moderator welcomed the crowd.

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

13. 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> Leaving his car with the valet, he (1) the hotel and joined the large crowd milling (2) He found a badge waiting for him (3) the receptionist's table and took his(4) in the rear of the hall. When the place was (5) the moderator welcomed the crowd.

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

14. 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> Leaving his car with the valet, he (1) the hotel and joined the large crowd milling (2) He found a badge waiting for him (3) the receptionist's table and took his(4) in the rear of the hall. When the place was (5) the moderator welcomed the crowd.

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

15. 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> Leaving his car with the valet, he (1) the hotel and joined the large crowd milling (2) He found a badge waiting for him (3) the receptionist's table and took his(4) in the rear of the hall. When the place was (5) the moderator welcomed the crowd.

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

16. 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.

The committee reached ______ decision regarding the appointment of the chairman.

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.

Ten kilometres are a long distance to cover on foot for a child.

18. 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.

There isn't many rice left in the house so we must replenish our stock soon.

19. Synonym

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

PERPLEX

20. Antonym

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

MEAGRE

21. One word substitution

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

One who is a great lover of books

22. 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.

We will all be greatly benefitted by this scheme.

23. 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. But they faced grave danger if they tried to criticize these decisions.<br> B. The nationalists now began to openly criticize the policies of the British. <br> C. The freedom movement changed this situation. <br> D. Under colonial rule, the people had lived in fear of the British government and did not agree with many of the decisions that they took.

24. 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 brain is active too during sleep, sending messages for the heart to beat regularly.<br> B. However, the body utilizes the sleeping time effectively. <br> C. We spend about one third of our time sleeping. <br> D. It produces energy and releases hormones for repair and growth during the night.

25. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

Your coming home to dinner on time <strong>should be a rule rather the exception</strong>.

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