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1. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

We can't live without water, <strong>will we</strong>?

2. Idiom

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

On tentherhooks

3. Antonym

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

SWERVE

4. One word substitution

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

A large, deep pot used both in the oven and as a serving vessel.

5. Spelling Error

Choose the incorrectly spelt word out of the given alternatives.

Select wrongly spelt word

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.

The chairs were being arranged in the examination hall by the staff.

7. Antonym

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

SOBER

8. Synonym

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

RAMPANT

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.

The company management is of the opinion that not wearing a suit and tie at the workplace could create a bad ____ on clients.

10. 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 the guest to his room on the 6th floor.

11. Idiom

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

Lend an ear

12. Spelling Error

Choose the incorrectly spelt word out of the given alternatives.

Select wrongly spelt word

13. Antonym

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

EXEMPT

14. 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. It has been a leading producer of both industrial and agricultural goods. <br> B. The United States of America holds a dominant position in the world because of its high economic development. <br> C. Because of its enormous output, the United States has a major share in world trade. <br> D. It is also a leader in the development and application of innovative technology.

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> During the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the Mughals, there (1) revolts against the empire. (2) were the revolts of the Marathas, the Sikhs, the Jats and (3) others. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire began to (4) fairly fast. The country soon (5) into smaller territories many of which became more or less independent.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

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. <br> During the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the Mughals, there (1) revolts against the empire. (2) were the revolts of the Marathas, the Sikhs, the Jats and (3) others. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire began to (4) fairly fast. The country soon (5) into smaller territories many of which became more or less independent.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

17. 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> During the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the Mughals, there (1) revolts against the empire. (2) were the revolts of the Marathas, the Sikhs, the Jats and (3) others. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire began to (4) fairly fast. The country soon (5) into smaller territories many of which became more or less independent.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

18. 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> During the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the Mughals, there (1) revolts against the empire. (2) were the revolts of the Marathas, the Sikhs, the Jats and (3) others. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire began to (4) fairly fast. The country soon (5) into smaller territories many of which became more or less independent.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

19. 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> During the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the Mughals, there (1) revolts against the empire. (2) were the revolts of the Marathas, the Sikhs, the Jats and (3) others. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal empire began to (4) fairly fast. The country soon (5) into smaller territories many of which became more or less independent.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

20. 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.

India is the second largest ______ of cotton in the world.

21. 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.

The Doon Valley with all its lights look beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.

22. One word substitution

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

Flowers or leaves woven together in a circle for placing on a coffin or a grave

23. 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.

The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy splashing the wall from colours.

24. Sentence Improvement

Sentence improvement question

His school was 7 km away from his house. I wondered how he covered <strong>so long distance</strong> daily on foot.

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. Since then Boeing has received over 5,000 orders for the aircraft and has delivered 371 to date. <br> B. The Max first started flying commercially in 2017. <br> C. Boeing had huge hopes for its 737 Max aircraft and viewed it as a key part of its future. <br> D. However, the company's market value has plummeted by nearly $26 billion since the crash in Ethiopia.

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