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1. Synonym

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

LETHAL

2. 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.

In the wake of the recent cross-border tensions, forces have been ____ at strategic locations for immediate action, if required.

3. 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.

She forgot lock the door when she went out in a hurry.

4. Antonym

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

DENSE

5. One word substitution

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

A large, deep,metal pot used for cooking over open fire

6. 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.

One of the passengers was being thoroughly checked by the custom officers.

7. 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> The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity. (1) the decline of the Mughal empire, no (2) Indian power emerged to take its (3) in strength and prestige and to unite the (4) under a central authority. The Marathas who rose (5) the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

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> <br> The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity. (1) the decline of the Mughal empire, no (2) Indian power emerged to take its (3) in strength and prestige and to unite the (4) under a central authority. The Marathas who rose (5) the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

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> <br> The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity. (1) the decline of the Mughal empire, no (2) Indian power emerged to take its (3) in strength and prestige and to unite the (4) under a central authority. The Marathas who rose (5) the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

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> <br> The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity. (1) the decline of the Mughal empire, no (2) Indian power emerged to take its (3) in strength and prestige and to unite the (4) under a central authority. The Marathas who rose (5) the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

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> <br> The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity. (1) the decline of the Mughal empire, no (2) Indian power emerged to take its (3) in strength and prestige and to unite the (4) under a central authority. The Marathas who rose (5) the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

12. 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.

Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that is crowded and noisy.

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. The move follows last week's fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash. <br> B. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has grounded the entire global fleet of its 737 Max aircraft. <br> C. Last October, a plane from the Indonesia- based carrier Lion Air had also crashed under similar circumstances. <br> D. That was the second time in five months a 737 Max has crashed.

14. One word substitution

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

An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

15. Spelling Error

Choose the incorrectly spelt word out of the given alternatives.

Select wrongly spelt word

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.

Please take these students round the biscuit factory.

17. Antonym

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

STALE

18. Spelling Error

Choose the incorrectly spelt word out of the given alternatives.

Select wrongly spelt word

19. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

He came late, <strong>wasn't it</strong>?

20. Idiom

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

Lock, stock and barrel

21. Synonym

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

PREVALENT

22. 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.

Talgo, a Spanish company is one of the major _____ of intercity, standard, and high speed passenger trains.

23. Idiom

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

In the pink

24. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

cEach dancer performed <strong>very well that</strong> it was difficult to judge who the best was.

25. 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. However, new research shows that taking the dog for a walk can have its downsides for seniors. <br> B. Dogs are great companions and provide a healthy excuse to go for a walk and get a bit of exercise. <br> C. It once seemed common sense to believe that having and walking a dog was good for older people. <br> D. A report published in an American medical journal says injuries among seniors related to dog-walking are becoming increasingly prevalent.

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