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1. Idiom

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

The boss is going to <strong>blow his top </strong>when he discovers the blatant mistake in the balance sheet.

2. One word substitution

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

A place for storing guns and military equipment

3. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

Some agitating <strong>miners allegation that there</strong> is no emergency measures inside the mines.

4. 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.

A________ speech is certainly more effective than one which is verbose.

5. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

The big farmers <strong>with deepest tubewells</strong> still have water, but many others face a water crisis.

6. Synonym

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

MAMMOTH

7. 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 never trusted anyone.

8. 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 ship sailed smoothly owing to________ winds.

9. Antonym

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

COVETOUS

10. Spelling Error

Choose the incorrectly spelt word out of the given alternatives.

Select Incorrect spelt word

11. Synonym

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

TACITURN

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><br> Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1) floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2) of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated- the flood situation (3) Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4) not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5) the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer.

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

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><br> Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1) floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2) of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated- the flood situation (3) Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4) not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5) the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer.

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

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><br> Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1) floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2) of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated- the flood situation (3) Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4) not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5) the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer.

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

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><br> Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1) floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2) of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated- the flood situation (3) Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4) not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5) the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer.

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

16. Cloze Test

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

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

17. 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 the rest of the students were rushing past her for a break, like she didn't exist.<br> B. She slowly pushed open the library door and took a seat at one of the tables in the corner. <br> C. And today, Jessica really felt like maybe she didn't exist. <br> D. When the bell rang for lunch, Jessica took her lunch box and started moving towards the library.

18. Sentence Error

Sentence Error Question

The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.

19. Idiom

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

A mountaineer has to <strong>walk the tight rope</strong> as a small slip can prove to be fatal.

20. One word substitution

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

A place where fruit trees are grown

21. Sentence Error

Sentence Error Question

My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he wanted me to pursue higher studies.

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.

Heavy taxes have been imposed on luxury items by the government.

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. Then, they spread as the unmined coal starts burning with oxygen drawn from pores and mine shafts.<br> B. An entire township- Jharia is to be relocated because of the uncontrollable underground fires. <br> C. These fires start mostly from burning trash close to coal pits. <br> D. This is a grave threat as poisonous fumes of carbon monoxide rise up from underground fires.

24. Antonym

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

CRUCIAL

25. Spelling

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

Select correctly spelt word

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