Directions : In Questions No. 1 to 5, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error.
1. There was hue and cry (1) from all over (2) the state but (3) the government ignored. (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
2. People live in these houses themselves and yet they are mostly (2) unaware of the chinks (3) in the painted wooden ceilings. (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
3. Neither he is a rogue (1)nor a lunatic (2) so you and your friend’s (3) assessment of him. (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
4. The green plants in your private (1) collection will dry up (2) before the rains (3) will fall in this region. (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
5. The woman (1) is the ornament of the home (2) this is commonly (3) accepted in Indian society. (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Directions : (6 – 10) In each of the following questions, some parts have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange in a proper sequence .
6. I can guarantee As a medical representative
(P) without any doubt
(Q) for the post for which he has applied
(R) that this candidate will be successful
(S) The proper sequence should be
a. SPRQ
b. PRQS
c. SPQR
d. PSRQ
7. By the Time Known to everyone
(P) we appeared on the Scene
(Q) he had already become as institution
(R) who had ever stayed at Anand Bhawan
(S) The proper sequence should be
a. QPRS
b. PSQR
c. QRPS
d. RSQP
8. Yet Indian civil aviation in the next few years
(P) hold out hopes of revolution in
(Q) and shift in preference for air travel in the past one year
(R) a misc of policy changes
(S) The proper sequence should be
a. QPRS
b. SRQP
c. QRSP
d. SPQR
9. I am If someone rings the bell
(P) very hes itant
(Q) to open the door
(R) at mid night
(S) The proper sequence should be
a. QRPS
b. QSRP
c. RSQP
d. RSPQ
10. While going to a party which was a peculiar practice of the day
(P) fashionable men
(Q) painted faces and wore wigs
(R) as well as women
(S) The proper sequence should be
a. QSPR
b. SQPR
c. QSRP
d. SQRP
Directions : (11 – 20) Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in
the blank:
11. As a general rule, politicians do not ——- —— centre stage.
a. Forward
b. Forbid
c. Forgive
d. Forsake
12. His party is solely to be blamed for the political _________ in the country.
a. Devaluation
b. Revival
c. Advocacy
d. Stalemate
13. He is the best man for this Job. He has mental ________ to carry it out.
a. Predilection
b. Durability
c. Adroitness
d. Persuasion
14. I ________ you to be at the party this evening.
a. Expect
b. Hope
c. Look forward
d. Desire
15. I wish I _____ a king.
a. Was
b. Am
c. Should be
d . Were
16. Can you pay ________ all these articles?
a. For
b. Of
c . Off
d. Out
17. He was very angry as usual, however, his angry words ______ me.
a. Jollied
b .Criticised
c. Fluttered
d .Obstructed
18. Despite repeated _______ he did not give up his efforts.
a. Failures
b. Successes
c. Attempts
d. Strokes
19. If is dangerous to intrude _______ the enemy’s camp?
a. In
b. Into
c. On
d. By
20. Many companies see technology as a ________ for a whole host of business problems.
a. Carnation
b. Preference
c. Linking
d. Panacea
Directions : (21 – 25) choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning
21. SUBTLE
a. Innocent
b. Soft
c. Dangerous
d. Insidious
22. TRAVERSE
a. Mingle
b. Frustrate
c. Taken
d. Cross
23. AUDACIOUS
a. Brilliant
b. Bold
c. Powerful
d. Frightening
24. EMBEZZLE
a. Misappropriate
b. Balance
c. Remunerate
d. Clear
25. ABDICATE
a. Renounce
b. Accept
c. Win
d. Lose heart
Directions : (26 – 30) choose the word which is most opposite in meaning.
26. DAZZLING
a. Glaring
b. Unscrupulous
c. Unexposable
d. Unnoticeable
27. TERMINATE
a. Remain
b. Continue
c. Stay
d. Hold
28. SIGNIFICANT
a. Useless
b. Irrelevant
c. Obscure
d. Unimportant
29. EXTREME
a. Moderate
b. Timid
c. Casual
d. Ordinary
30. STALE
a. Fresh
b. New
c. Tasty
d. Nice
Directions : (31 – 35) In each question, the following four words are given and one of them is wrongly spelt. Find it out.
31. a. Garbage b. Couragious c. Criminal d. Regular
32. a. Enthusistic b. Surrender c. Impression d. Harmonise
33. a. Perspective b. Licquidity c. Distinct d. Companion
34. a. Kitchen b . Common c. Colage d. Quit
35. a. Pionear b.Neighbour c. Harmony d. Propriety
Directions : (36 – 40) Which of the phrases (a), (b) (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase underlined.
36. Suvarna purchased the very good of all the Sari kept in the shop
a. The most good
b. The very better
c. The best
d. No correction required
37. in the Railways for a long time, Manohar has visited all the Indian cities.
a. He has been
b. Had he been
c. Having
d. Having been
38. Taxes are high in this country aren’t they?
a. Doesn’t it
b. Do they?
c. Aren’t taxes
d. No correction required
39. Deepika would have been looked elegant in a sari.
a. Had looking
b. Might have looked
c. Was looked
d. No correction required
40. The roads are wet; it must had rained last night.
a. Must have
b. Must have been
c. Might had
d. Would have been
Directions : (41 – 45): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered find out the appropriate word.
Scientific psychology recognizes a (41) truth that no two individuals (42) in this world (43) equality is a fostered norm of civil society, the truth is that men (44) unequal in (45) hues and degrees.
41. a. Clear b. Direct c. Simple d. Broken
42. a. Alike b. Liked c. Unequal d. Close
43. a. As b. Even though c. Since d. When
44. a. Is b. Were c. Was d. Are
45. a. Varying b. Almost c. Total d. High
Directions : (46 – 50) In these questions out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
46. “A person who eats too much.”
a. Glutton
b. Reveler
c. Sensualist
d. Omnivore
47. “Government by one person.”
a. Dictatorship
b. Monarchy
c. Democracy
d. Oligarchy
48. “A person who has no money to pay off his debts.”
a. Insolvent
b. Poor
c. Pauper
d. Destitute
49. “A thing which catches fire easily.”
a. Inflammable
b. Fierce
c. Fireproof
d. Dry
50. People working in the same department (or) office are.
a. Fellows
b. Colleagues
c. Mates
d. Companions
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