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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADVERSITYCorrect
(d) Adversity (Noun) = a difficult or unpleasant situation; unfavourable fortune or fate. Look at the sentence : He overcame many personal adversities.
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(d) Adversity (Noun) = a difficult or unpleasant situation; unfavourable fortune or fate. Look at the sentence : He overcame many personal adversities.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
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(c) Terminate (Verb) = to end; to make something end.
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(c) Terminate (Verb) = to end; to make something end.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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(b) Quintessence (Noun) = the perfect example of something; the most important features of something.
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(b) Quintessence (Noun) = the perfect example of something; the most important features of something.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.
4. If the farmer got a washing machine (1)/ his wife can (2)/ do the laundry quickly. (3)/ No error (4)
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(b) As the structure suggests, Past Simple i.e., his wife could (would) should be used.
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(b) As the structure suggests, Past Simple i.e., his wife could (would) should be used.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.
5. They had often heard (1)/about the ship (2)/ they have to travel on. (3)/ No error (4)
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.
6. He’d no sooner (1)/ seen one continent (2)/ when he saw another. (3)/ No error (4)
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(c) No sooner ……. than is correct form of correlative. Hence, than he saw another ….. should be used here.
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(c) No sooner ……. than is correct form of correlative. Hence, than he saw another ….. should be used here.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.
7. The ship with its crew……… gone to the bottom of the sea.
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(a) Here, ship (a large boat) is a singular subject.
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(a) Here, ship (a large boat) is a singular subject.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.
8. The peon respectfully asked if he……… go there.
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(b) Here, Reporting verb (asked) is in Past Tense. Hence, might (V2) should be used.
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(b) Here, Reporting verb (asked) is in Past Tense. Hence, might (V2) should be used.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative corresponding to it.
9. I know ………certain that he has gone to England.
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(d) For certain = without doubt.
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(d) For certain = without doubt.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
10. To eat humble pie
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(c) To eat humble pie, in common usage is to apologise and face humiliation for a serious error; to admit that you are wrong
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(c) To eat humble pie, in common usage is to apologise and face humiliation for a serious error; to admit that you are wrong
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
11. To end in smoke
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(a) To end in smoke = to come to nothing; fail.
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(a) To end in smoke = to come to nothing; fail.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
12. To spill the beans
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(c) To spill the beans = reveal secret information indiscreetly.
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(c) To spill the beans = reveal secret information indiscreetly.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
13. Committing murder in revenge
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
14. The thing that can be easily broken
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
15. An unimportant person.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The tribe lived (with) different customs.
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(b) Live by = to follow a particular belief or set of principles.
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(b) Live by = to follow a particular belief or set of principles.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
17. Dumbfounded by the accusation, he could offer no (serious) defence.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
18. Ramu (never) makes at least a century each time he plays cricket.
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(c) At least has been used. Hence, always ….. should be used.
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(c) At least has been used. Hence, always ….. should be used.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
19. He is (given to) gambling and drinking.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
In each of the following questions, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is printed in bracket. Four alternatives are given to the bracket part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, choose the alternative corresponding to “No improvement”.
20. I would (soon) walk than stand in the cold waiting for the bus.
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(c) Comparison is evident.
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(c) Comparison is evident.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
The stranger agreed to join Robin’s band only on one condition. He wanted to join a competition of shooting arrows with Robin. If he was defeated in that competition, he would gladly join Robin and his men. Soon arrangements for the competition was made. Robin’s men carved bull’s eye on the trunk of a tree at a distance of about fifty yards. Taking out his bow and arrow the man carefully shot an arrow which struck right into the centre of the bull’s eye. Robin’s men were surprised at the man’s skill. Then Robin took the bow and shot an arrow which not only hit the bull’s eye in the centre but broke the strangers arrow in the middle. Robin thus proved that he had better skills than the stranger. The stranger was amazed to see this and said,” I have never seen such a skill in all my life. It will be a pleasure for me to join you and your men. My name is John Little. Robin and his men gladly welcomed him. But Robin said that from then on he would be known as Little John.
21. What was the stranger’s condition for joining Robin’s band?
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
The stranger agreed to join Robin’s band only on one condition. He wanted to join a competition of shooting arrows with Robin. If he was defeated in that competition, he would gladly join Robin and his men. Soon arrangements for the competition was made. Robin’s men carved bull’s eye on the trunk of a tree at a distance of about fifty yards. Taking out his bow and arrow the man carefully shot an arrow which struck right into the centre of the bull’s eye. Robin’s men were surprised at the man’s skill. Then Robin took the bow and shot an arrow which not only hit the bull’s eye in the centre but broke the strangers arrow in the middle. Robin thus proved that he had better skills than the stranger. The stranger was amazed to see this and said,” I have never seen such a skill in all my life. It will be a pleasure for me to join you and your men. My name is John Little. Robin and his men gladly welcomed him. But Robin said that from then on he would be known as Little John.
22. What did Robin’s men do?
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
The stranger agreed to join Robin’s band only on one condition. He wanted to join a competition of shooting arrows with Robin. If he was defeated in that competition, he would gladly join Robin and his men. Soon arrangements for the competition was made. Robin’s men carved bull’s eye on the trunk of a tree at a distance of about fifty yards. Taking out his bow and arrow the man carefully shot an arrow which struck right into the centre of the bull’s eye. Robin’s men were surprised at the man’s skill. Then Robin took the bow and shot an arrow which not only hit the bull’s eye in the centre but broke the strangers arrow in the middle. Robin thus proved that he had better skills than the stranger. The stranger was amazed to see this and said,” I have never seen such a skill in all my life. It will be a pleasure for me to join you and your men. My name is John Little. Robin and his men gladly welcomed him. But Robin said that from then on he would be known as Little John.
23. How did the stranger know that Robin had better skill than him?
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
The stranger agreed to join Robin’s band only on one condition. He wanted to join a competition of shooting arrows with Robin. If he was defeated in that competition, he would gladly join Robin and his men. Soon arrangements for the competition was made. Robin’s men carved bull’s eye on the trunk of a tree at a distance of about fifty yards. Taking out his bow and arrow the man carefully shot an arrow which struck right into the centre of the bull’s eye. Robin’s men were surprised at the man’s skill. Then Robin took the bow and shot an arrow which not only hit the bull’s eye in the centre but broke the strangers arrow in the middle. Robin thus proved that he had better skills than the stranger. The stranger was amazed to see this and said,” I have never seen such a skill in all my life. It will be a pleasure for me to join you and your men. My name is John Little. Robin and his men gladly welcomed him. But Robin said that from then on he would be known as Little John.
24. What name did Robin give him?
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
The stranger agreed to join Robin’s band only on one condition. He wanted to join a competition of shooting arrows with Robin. If he was defeated in that competition, he would gladly join Robin and his men. Soon arrangements for the competition was made. Robin’s men carved bull’s eye on the trunk of a tree at a distance of about fifty yards. Taking out his bow and arrow the man carefully shot an arrow which struck right into the centre of the bull’s eye. Robin’s men were surprised at the man’s skill. Then Robin took the bow and shot an arrow which not only hit the bull’s eye in the centre but broke the strangers arrow in the middle. Robin thus proved that he had better skills than the stranger. The stranger was amazed to see this and said,” I have never seen such a skill in all my life. It will be a pleasure for me to join you and your men. My name is John Little. Robin and his men gladly welcomed him. But Robin said that from then on he would be known as Little John.
25. What did Robin do after the competition?
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