4.

The ministry of health, labor and welfare in Japan(a)/ is paying people to

encourage them(b)/ to add a kid to their family in an attempt(c)/ to boost
its low and decreasing birth rate for a few years(d).
5. Sakshi welcomed her guests(a) with much warmth which makes(b) the
guests feel comfortable at her home.(c)/ no error(d)
6. Seizures of smuggled gold in India have reached(a)/ three year high last
year after the government raised(b)/the import duty on the precious
metal and(c)/ international flights resumed following COVID 19 curbs(d).
7. Akanksha is expecting(a)/ Anjali at her home by the time(b)/ she will
return from her office.(c)/ no error(d)
8. A four-year-old girl(a)/ from Mumbai's saki naka had died(b)/while
undergoing treatment for suspected measles.(c)/ no error(d)
9. Mrs Sharma tells Mrs Verma that(a)/the Malhotras in their
neighbourhood are always going to Bihari Ji temple(b) when something
auspicious happens in their lives.(c)/ no error(d)
10. With the quarter-finals concludes, FIFA World Cup 2022 is reaching its
climax(a)/ Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco are the four
teams(b)/which have qualified for the semi-finals of the marquee
tournament(c)./ no error (d)
11. Congress’s Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was taking(a)/oath as the 15th Chief
Minister(b)/ of Himachal Pradesh on December 11.(c)/ no error(d)
12. Kalidasa's wife said to him(a)/ unless he does not become a learned
person(b)/ she could not accept him as her husband.(c)/ no error(d)
13. Facebook parent company meta has laid off (a)/ 11000 employees last
month, impacting(b)/ not only their lives but also of their families(c)/ and
causing pain, uncertainty and chaos for thousands (d).
14. Harry whines why her mother is always scolding him(a)/ whenever he
gets late(b) he is not a child anymore.(c)/ no error(d)
15. When the Police reached(a)/to Mr. chadda's home, his neighbour told(b)/
that he was not there for 3 years.(c)/ no error(d)
16. India is the world's biggest gold consumer after China and met(a)/ most of
its demands through imports(b)./ In July it raised the duty on gold imports
to 12.5% from 7.5%(c) to dampen demand, brings down the trade deficit
and eases pressure on rupee(d).
17. Suspecting if the driver was drunk(a), the traffic policeman asked the
driver(b)/ to pull over the car and blew into alcometer(c)/ no error(d)
18. Cases of the camel flu could now rise due to the huge numbers of fans(a)/
who flocked to Qatar for the tournament(b)/and who may have been
exposed to camels(c)/ no error(d)
19. He wanted to pursue his passion of pottery(a)/but the destiny had not
allowed him(b)/and he had to do some minimal job(c) to keep the wolf
away from the door.(d)
20. Portugal's FIFAWorldCup dream ended(a)/when the side faces a shock(b)
0-1 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal.(c)/ no error(d)
21. There are no basic informative resources (a)/ available about the amout
collection (b)/ through donations in this fund and how it'll be used(c)/ no
error(d)
22. When Riddhesh entered the house (a)/everyone shouted "Surprise", It
was riddhesh' birthday (b) he was pleased to see his cousin and asked how
long he was there.(c)/ no error(d)
23. Harsh remembered his childhood days(a) when he used to go to the farm
house (b)/ with his father and helped him in his work(c)/ no error (d)
24. On the question of maintenance of the museum(a)/ Mr. Pravin says, "I am
taking care of it(b)/ since my father's death(c)/ no error(d)
25. The Karnataka Police have found(a)/ the body of a man who they believe
(b)/ to be the prime suspect in a murder case (c)/ no error(d)
26. "I'm sorry the house is not available any longer (a) It is sold to a timber
tycoon"(b)/said the broker.(c)/ no error(d)
27. When I grow up(a) I should go to Australia (b)/ for my higher education
(c)/ no error(d)
28. When the investigation team was asked(a) how it identified the
criminal,(b) the head of the team said fingerprints of every person were
unique(c)/ it helped a lot to nab the criminal(d)/ no error(e)
29. Belgian prosecutors investigating allegations that(a)/Qatar sought to
influence EU policy by bribing European parliament officials (b)/charged
four people with money laundering, corruption(c)/ and participating in a
criminal organisation so far(d).
 Fill in the blanks with suitable tense
11- The matter has been referred to the High court that ______ the liquidation
case
a) has heard. b) heard
c) has been hearing. d) had heard

12- France ____ to become the first _____ champions to reach successive finals.
a) will relieve, defended
b) will be relieved, defended
c) will be relieved, defending
d) will relieve, defending
13- His remarks ____ to be a reference to _____ holds and blocks on proposals to
blacklist terrorists, said the minister.
a) appears, repeating
b) appeared, repeated
c) are appearing, repeating
d) appeared, repeating

14- Propagating individualism ______ a characteristic feature of a consumerist

society.
a) has always become b) have become
c) has always been d) has become
15- Before we _____ into that, let me just say that I have a great respect for your
country.
a) got. b) have got
c) get. d) will get

16- Advocate Prashant Bhushan on April 5 had mentioned the matter before
the then CJI N. V. Ramana saying the issue ______ critical and ______ an urgent
hearing.
a) is, needs. b) is, is needing
c) was, needed. d) was, was needing
17- The Court was hearing pleas ______ laws ______ funding of political parties
through the electoral bond scheme.
a) challenging, permitted
b) challenged, permitting
c) challenged, permitting
d) challenging, permitting

18- Man ______ to find out the reason why birds undertake such strenuous and
hazardous journey.
a) has tried. b) is trying
c) has been trying d) tried
19- He could not help _______ that way now and then.
a) looking. b) looked
c) was looking d) look

20- The student sitting on the desk has been studying here for three years, but
______ any problem.
a) never created
b) had never created
c) has never created
d) never creates
21- I have been working on my job since the day a son ______ to my brother.
a) is born b) had been born
c) has been born d) was born

22- The girls were playing outside the house whereas the boys _____ inside and
_______ cards.
a) were sitting, played
b) were sitting, playing
c) sat, were playing
d) sat, played
23- The former superstar ______ an orphanage, fuelling speculation that she is
planning to adopt a child
a) recently visits
b) has recently visited
c) had recently visited
d) recently visited

24- This is indeed the first time that I _______ such an interesting story.
a) have Heard. b) am hearing
c) heard. d) had heard
25- Pain is an important signal, because it's actually a signal ______ by your
brain that a destructive process ______ taking place in the joint.
a) sends, is b) sent, has been
c) sent, is d) sent, was

26- Last year Bernd Hoppe travelled to India to study the experience of his
colleagues there. He ______ by what he ______ .
a) is disheartened, is seeing
b) disheartened, saw
c) was disheartened, was seeing
d) was disheartened, saw
27- This method of relieving joint pain ______ for 20 years already.
a) has not used b) has not been used
c) is not used d) was not used

28- _____ to journalists from India, you said that what you saw in India _____ you.
a) speaking, shocked
b) spoke, shocked
c) have spoken, has shocked
d) speaking, has shocked
29- Tech titan Microsoft and satellite company Viasat _____ a partnership on
Wednesday to bring satellite _______ Internet connectivity to 10 million
people across the globe.
a) announces, bases b) announced, bases
c) announced, based d) announces, based

30- We look for happiness in every corner, and today I feel I ______ happiness by
winning this Prize.
a) found. b) have found
c) had founds. d) find
7. Which of the following is most similar to the word 'appraisal'?
(a) Estimate.
(b) Mutiny
(c) Apparent.
(d) Subscription
8. I have been holding this fight for almost 3 years, but it is time for us to show them
our military prowess.
(a) have held
(b) held off
(c) held
(d) no improvement
9. Choose the sentence which does not have any error.
(a) I wondered where Anna has been lately.
(b) I wonder where Anna was lately.
(c) I wonder where Anna had been lately.
(d) I wonder where Anna has been lately.
10. Ban imposed by certain coastal States on purse seine fishes , which is known to
disadvantage endangered species, is not justifying.
(a) fish, are not justifying
(b) fishing, are not justified
(c) fishing, is not justified
(d) fish, is not justified
11. The greatest fear which has been scaring of the world today is global warming.
(a) is scaring of
(b) is scaring
(c) scares
(d) scares of
12. Upcoming cultural art festival is th Nove only place in the state where we do
fortunately see such diverse tales all in one place.
(a) we are fortunate to see
(b) we are able to fortunately see
(c) we are fortunate to seeing
(d) no improvement
13. Mr. Jaishankar provided clarifications on the amending death penalty clause in the
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, which is passed by the Lok Sabha.
(a) amended, has been
(b) amending, has been
(c) amended, was
(d) amending, had been
14. Bharat Jodo Yatra is a ‘ spectacle not to miss’, but its impact on votes remaining
unknown.
(a) spectacular, remaining
(b) spectacles, remained
(c) spectacle, remain
(d) spectacle, remains
15. Choose the correct sentence.
(a) Facing a massive skill labour shortage, Finland’s government is planning to double
the number of work immigrants entering the country.
(b) Facing a massive skilled labour shortage, Finland’s government is planning to
double the number of work immigrants enter the country
(c) Facing a massive skilled labour shortage, Finland’s government is planning to
double the number of work immigrants entering the country
(d) Facing a massive skilled labour shortage, Finland’s government is planned to
double the number of work immigrants entering the country
16. He was in Delhi for ten years when I went there.
(a) has been
(b) had been
(c) has lived
(d) no improvement
17. That day when we invited Kriti for shop opening, there is many people who wanted
to see her.
(a) there were many person
(b) there were many a people
(c) there were many peoples
(d) there was many a person
18. Many studies suggested that the number of cancer patients are growing day by day.
(a) suggests, is
(b) have suggested, is
(c) are suggesting, are
(d) suggest, is
19. All officials above the rank of secretary have been issued circulars by their respective
ministries ask them attend meditation classes in the run-up to the event.
(a) to ask them attend
(b) ask them to attend
(c) asking them to attend
(d) asked them to attend
20. The importance of sports in harnessing the power of youth towards nation building
and economic development was evident ever since the 1986 Olympic games.
(a) has been
(b) had been
(c) have been
(d) no improvement
21. Choose the correct sentence
(a) He was driving the car so fast as it skidded on the snowy road.
(b) He is driving the car so fast as it skidded on the snowy road.
(c) He was driving the car so fast that it skid on the snowy road.
(d) He was driving the car so fast that it skidded on the snowy road.
22. An atheist is a person who is disbelieving or lacking belief in the existence of God or
gods.
(a) is disbelieving or is lacking
(b) disbelieves or lacks
(c) disbelieving or lacks
(d) no improvement
23. I would rather enjoyed a quite Sunday than attending noisy parties.
(a) have enjoyed, attending
(b) enjoyed, attend
(c) enjoy, attend
(d) no improvement
24. On asking who was accompanying Rajshree, she told besides her friends, her cousins
and colleagues also gets the invitation.
(a) had got
(b) get
(c) has got
(d) got
25. The office gives differently rate of interest depending on the quality of the work.
(a) gave different, depended
(b) gives different, depending
(c) gives different, depends
(d) gave different, depends
26. The workers are hell bent at getting what is due to them.
(a) hell bent for getting
(b) hell bend on getting
(c) hell bent upon getting
(d) No improvement
27. Wall Street calls for Mr. Musk to step down are growing for weeks and recently even
Tesla Inc bulls questioned his focus on the social media platform.
(a) have been, have questioned
(b) has been, questioned
(c) had been, have questioned
(d) had been, questioned
Make required corrections in the segments of the following sentences
8. 'Had' the train services been normal, I 'would reach' the place quite well
ahead of the scheduled time.
a) If, would have reached
b) no improvement, would have reached
c) If, would reach
d) no imp., no imp
9. 'Unless you do not agree' to my request, I 'shall be forced' to take drastic
measures.
a) until you agree, would be forced
b) unless you agree, would force
c) unless you agree, no improvement
d) until you agree, no improvement
10. If we 'had' inadequate oxygen for combustion, the substance 'would
release' carbon mono oxide instead of carbon di oxide.
a) have, no improvement
b) have, releases
c) will have, will release
d) no imp., no imp.
11. No sooner 'has she agreed' to marry him than she 'started' having terrible
doubts.
a) had she agreed, started
b) did she agreed, started
c) has she agreed, has started
d) no improvement, no improvement
12. 'But your cooperation for' the company of this workshop 'would not be' so
smooth.
a) but for your cooperation, no improvement
b) but your cooperation for, would be
c) but for your cooperation, would be
d) but for your cooperation, would not have been
13. The University cancelled the exam within ten minutes of its starting after it
'discovered' that the question paper 'was leaking.'
a) had discovered, leaked
b) discovered, had been leaked
c) has discovered, is leaked
d) no imp., no imp.
14. Had I realised how deeply you ' committed to complete' this work by today,
I 'would not interrupt' you so often.
a) were committed to completing, would not have interrupted
b) committed to completing, would not interrupt
c) had been committed to complete, would not have interrupted
d) no imp, no imp
15. If Deepa 'was' with us from the beginning, we 'would be' much happier.
a) were, would be
b) had been, would be
c) had been, would have been
d) was, would have been
16. He 'had wanted' to succeed but he 'had no' enough determination to
achieve anything.
a) wanted, had not
b) had wanted, had not
c) wanted, had no
d) no imp, no imp
17. Kriti whined that she 'has to do' all the chores after doing 9.5 job.
a) have to do
b) had to do
c) has done
d) no improvement
18. You 'have got' plenty of time. You 'do not' hurry.
a) got, need not to
b) have got, do not need
c) got,do not need to
d) have got, need not
19. She has promised me that she 'will not return back' to her home until 'I
will come'.
a) is not returning, I come
b) will not go back, I come.
c) will not return, I don't come
d) will not return, I come
20. On no account 'I would' do this project before I 'will take' half of the money
fixed for it.
a) would I, will take
b) I will, take
c) shall I, take
d) I can, I take
21. Tom is a very good boy. He isn't naughty, so he 'can't break' that window.
Somebody else 'should break' it.
a) could not break, should have broken
b) can't have broken, must have broken
c) can't break, must have broken
d) couldn't break, should have broken
22. He 'could not write' this because it's in French and he doesn't know
French.
a) might not write
b) must not write
c) can't have written
d) might not have written
23. The singer has got a 'soar' throat so she 'could not' sing at the concert.
a) sore, can not
b) soar, can not
c) sore, could not
d) no imp., no imp.
24. He 'looked' so tired when I saw him. He 'must work' very hard.
a) was looking, must work
b) looked, should have worked
c) was looking, should have worked
d) looked, must have worked
25. Though Ruchi has invited Maithili, She 'would not' come for sure.
a) won't
b) couldn't
c) shouldn't
d) shan't
5. a) among
b) since
c) in
d) thereon

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6. Preeti ______ work for more than five hours in the organisation where
she _______.
a) did not used to, was employed
b) did not, was employed
c) could not, employed
d) did not use to, was employed

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7. He _____ a big house and an expensive car hence he _____ rich.
a) has, must have been
b) had, must be
c) had, must have been
d) has, might be

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8. When I _____ your age, I _____ run faster than you.
a) was, could
b) had been, could have
c) were, would have
d) were, could

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9. Warden of the hostel asks, ______ to the woods?
a) Dare anyone go
b) anyone dares to go
c) Does anyone dare go
d) Dare anyone goes to

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10. The president _____ come to visit our office tomorrow if the meeting
______ before 5 p.m.
a) might, finish
b) can, finishes
c) might, finishes
d) may, finishes

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11. The train ______ so fast that we ______ the places properly.
a) moves, can not be able to see
b) moves, could not see
c) was moving, could not see
d) was moving, could not be able to see

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12. As mentioned in the form, the candidates ______ write their name
_____ ink.
a) would, only with
b) should, only in
c) ought to, ony with
d) must, only in

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13. I _____ tell you how grateful I am to have you in my life.
a)need not
b)do not need
c)need not to
d)needed not

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14. The criminal ______ because the changes brought upon him are very
serious.
a) will certainly be hung
b) shall certainly be hanged
c) will certainly be hanged
d) shall certainly be hung

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15. "work hard, lest you _____ " said the father to his son who ______ his
B.Sc. examination.
a) fail, took
b) should fail, took
c) should fail, was taking
d) might fail, was taking

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16. Ritesh _____ you to transgress this social decorum since he _____ not
aware of the consequences.
a) might ask, was
b) may ask, was
c) might have asked, was
d) could ask, was

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17. He worked hard so that he ______ please his manager to ______ him
to the post of general manager.
a) would, get him promoted
b) may, promote
c) might, promote
d) could, get him promoted

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18. The candidate _______ carry ______ copy of E-admit card on the day
of examination.
a) should, printing coloured
b) must, printed colouring
c) should, printed coloured
d) must, printed coloured

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19. If we _____ now, we ______ in time in submitting these assignments.
a) started, would be
b) started, will be
c) have started, would be
d) had started, would be

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20. ______ you, I ______ at the scary site without having a second thought.
a) If I were, would have reached
b) If I was, would reach
c) were I you, would reach
d) were I you, would have reached

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21. ______ it rains I ______ you.
a) In case if, shall not visit
b) If, will have not visited
c) if, will not have visited
d) In case, shall not visit

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22. I promise I ______ you as soon as I ______ home.
a) call, get
b) will call, will get
c) would call, will get
d) will call, get

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23. _______ the flood, I ______ here before.
a) but for, would arrive
b) but for, would have been arrived
c) because of, would be
d) but for, would have arrived

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24. ______ he did not turn up, what _______?
a) suppose , would you do
b) if, would you have done
c) suppose if, would you do
d) if, would he did

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25. Indian entrepreneurs ______waves throughout the world, their ideas
and technical knowledge ______ unprecedented growth in income and
employment.
a) have been making, are yielding
b) are making, have been yielding
c) are making, are yielding
d) are making, is yielding

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 Choose the appropriate option for the given blanks-
11. Don't give yourself ______ just because you have scored good marks, final
result is still _______.
a) air, in the air
b) airs, in the air
c) airs, up in the air
d) air, up in the airs
12. The ______ of these two circles _______ not equal.
a) radius, is
b) radii, are
c) radiuses, is
d) radius, are
13. Oh god! There ______ so many ______ in your head.
a) is, lices
b) are, louse
c) are, lice
d) are, lices.
14. The same ______ used for chess as well as for ______.
a) boards are, drought
b) board is, droughts
c) board is, drought
d) board, droughts.
15. If you do not take great ______ to make this machine work, you will have to
feel the great ______ of failure later.
a) pain, pain
b) pain, pains
c) pains, pains
d) pains, pain.
16. On what ______ , you are saying that I had pushed him, he was already lying
on the _______ when I entered the room.
a) ground, ground
b) grounds, floor
c) ground, floor
d) grounds, ground
17. He has pursued fashion designing and has expertise in _______.
a) man's wear
b) man's wears
c) men's wear
d) mens' wears.
18. There were many ______ in the ______ where I lived earlier.
a) pea-hen, surrounding
b) peas-hen, surroundings
c) peas-hen, surroundings
d) pea-hens, surroundings
19. Their ______ are dogmatic that's what Emma _____.
a) believes, believe
b) beliefs, believes
c) believes, beliefs
d) beliefs, believe.
20. The president travels with a large ______ of ______ and bodyguards.
a) board, aids
b) retinue, aids
c) board, aides
d) retinue, aides
21. Relief ______ were sent by United Nations.
a) vehicles
b) carts
c) convoys
d) vans
22. A ______ of ants gathered where the jaggery was kept.
a) swathe
b) flock
c) swarm
d) heap
23. That ______ was worth seeing but I could not see properly as I did not
have my _______.
a) spectacle, spectacle
b) spectacle, spectacles
c) spectacles, spectacle
d) spectacles, spectacles
24. It was a ______ race but he could cover only ______ in the given time.
a) 100 mile, 95 mile
b) 100 miles, 95 miles
c) 100 miles, 95 mile
d) 100 mile, 95 miles
25. He never reacted to any of the ______ sent to him but the last _______ made
him anxious.
a) summons, summon
b) summonses, summons
c) summons, summons
d) summons, summonses
26. Both left _____ of my ______ were broken.
a) lens, binocular
b) lenses, binocular
c) lenses, binoculars
d) lens, binoculars
27. Two ______ have gone _____.
a) species, extinct
b) specieses, extinct
c) specieses, extant
d) species, extant
28. I could not put on my favourite _______ as one ______ was missing.
a) socks, socks
b) sockses, socks
c) socks, sock
d) pair of socks, socks
29. A _____ of cattle ______ grazing in the fields.
a) group, was
b) herd, were
c) pack, was
d) herd, was
30. These two ______ of puppies ______ very special for me.
a) packs, are
b) litters, are
c) pack, is
d) litter, are
 Active to passive voice
4. Workers were warming themselves amid dense fog on a cold winter day in
the capital.
a) Themselves were being warmed by workers amid dense fog on a cold
winter day in the capital.
b) Themselves had been warming by workers amid dense fog on a cold
winter day in the capital.
c) Workers were being warmed by themselves amid dense fog on a cold
winter day in the capital.
d) can not change into passive voice
5. Some people regard the loss of jobs as a necessary evil in the fight against
inflation.
a) A necessary evil is regarded as a loss of jobs in the fight against
inflation by some people.
b) The loss of jobs regarded a necessary evil in the fight against inflation
by some people
c) the loss of jobs regarded as a necessary evil in the fight against
inflation by some people.
d) the loss of jobs is regarded as a necessary evil in the fight against
inflation by some people.
6. Gayatri doesn't usually wear jewellery but yesterday she wore an anklet.
a) Jewellery is not weared usually by Gayatri but yesterday an anklet was
weared by her.
b) Jewellery is not worn usually by Gayatri but yesterday an anklet was
worn by her.
c) Jewellery is not worn by Gayatri but she wore an anklet yesterday.
d) Jewellery is not usually worn by Gayatri but an anklet was worn by her
the previous day.
7. They have informed me that the director and the chairman will visit Patna
the following month.
a) I have been informed that Patna will be visited by the director and the
chairman the following month.
b) I was informed by them that Patna will be visited by the director and
the chairman the following month.
c) I have been informed by them t that Patna would be visited by the
director and the chairman the following month.
d) I have been informed that the director and the chairman will be
visiting Patna the following month.
8. When the terrorists set fire to the institute , all the people started shouting
at the top of their voices.
1. when the institute was set on fire, all the people started shouting at
the top of their voices.
2. when the fire was set to the institute by the terrorists, all the people
started shouting at the top of their voices
3. when the fire was set on the institute, all the people started shouting
at the top of their voices.
4. when the institute was set fire to by the terrorists, all the people
started shouting ate the top of their voices.
a) 1&4 b) 1&2
c) 2&3 d) 2&4
9. His father asked him to go to temple every morning.
a) it was asked by his father to him to go to temple every morning.
b) He was asked to go to temple every morning.
c) he was asked by his father to go to temple every morning.
d) it was asked of him to go to temple every morning.
10. Mohan is not going to buy that car tomorrow.
a) That car is not going to be bought by Mohan tomorrow.
b) That car is not buying by Mohan tomorrow.
c) That car is not being bought by Mohan tomorrow.
d) That car is not going to buy by Mohan tomorrow.
11. Before Human invented bulb, people had to use lamps and lanterns.
a) before bulb was invented , people used lamps and lanterns.
b) before bulb was invented by humans, people had to use lamps and
lanterns.
c) before bulb was invented, lamps and lanterns had to be used .
d) before bulb was invented, lamps and lanterns were used.
12. Ragini was about to buy a new phone but her parents restricted her.
a) a new phone was about to be bought but she was restricted by her
parents.
b) a new phone was bought by Ragini but her parents restricted her.
c) a new phone was to be bought by Ragini but her parents restricted her.
d) a new phone was to be bought by Ragini but she was restricted by her
parents.
13. What made him sad?
1. by what was he made sad?
2. by what had he been sad?
3. at what was he made sad ?
4. what was he made sad by?
a) 1&4
b) only 4
c) only 1
d) 2&4
14. Lie face down; stretch your arms in front.
a) you should lie face down, with arms stretched.
b) let face be down, let arms be stretched out.
c) you should be lying face down and with arms stretched out.
d) let face be lied down, let arms be stretched out.
15. Do not dishearten the Romans.
1. let the Romans not be disheartened.
2. let the Romans not have been disheartened.
3. let the Romans not be dishearten.
4. let not the Romans be disheartened.
a) 1&3
b) 1&4
c) 2&3
d) 2&4
16. I don't like people keeping me waiting.
a) I don't like people to keep me waiting.
b) I don't like be kept waiting by people.
c) I don't like being kept waiting by people
d) I don't like people to keep waiting.
17. The noise of the traffic kept me awake.
a) Traffic noise kept me awake.
b) The noise of the traffic kept me awoken.
c) I was kept awoken by the noise of the traffic.
d) I was kept awake by the noise of the traffic.
18. Shree made Suman tell a lie last night.
a) Suman was made tell a lie ast night.
b) Suman was made to tell a lie last night.
c) Suman was made to tell a lie last night by shree
d) Suman was told to tell a lie last night by shree.
19. I saw him leaving the house.
a) he was seen leaving the house.
b) he had been seen leaving the house.
c) he was sawn leaving the house.
d) he was seen leave the house.
20. The psychologist helped his patient deal with depression.
a) Patient was helped deal with depression by the psychologist.
b) Patient helped to deal with depression by the psychologist.
c) Patient was helped to deal with depression by the psychologist.
d) Patient was helped to deal depression by the psychologist.
21. I can't imagine working at home.
a) working can not be imagined at home by me.
b) working at home could not be imagined by me.
c) working at home can be imagined by me.
d) working at home can not be imagined by me.
22. Rohan will get Sahil to buy his phone.
a) Sahil will be get by Rohan to buy his phone.
b) Sahil will be get by Rohan to have bought his phone.
c) Rohan will have his phone bought by Sahil.
d) Rohan will have had his phone bought by Sahil.
23. We have decided against buying a new car.
a) a new car is decided against buying by us.
b) buying a new car is decided against by us.
c) a new car has been decided against buying by us.
d) buying a new car has been decided against by us.
24. Have you ever learned how to fly such a plane?
a) have how to fly such a plane ever been learned by you?
b) have it ever been learned by you how to fly such a plane?
c) has it been learned by you how to fly such a plane?
d) has how to fly such a plane ever been learned by you?
25. Paris is always worth travelling to.
a) it is always worth to travel to Paris.
b) it is always worth travelling to Paris.
c) Paris is always worth being travelled to.
d) Paris is worth being travelling to.
26. He bade me come on time.
a) I was bidden to come on time by him.
b) I was bidden come on time by him.
c) I was bidden to come in time by him.
d) I was bidded to come on time by him.
27. I prefer studying to taking a rest.
a) Studying is preferred by me to taking a rest.
b) studying is preferred by me.
c) studying to taking a rest is preferred by me.
d) studying is preferred by me than taking a rest.
28. The children promised to be back by nine.
a) Promise was made by children to be back by nine.
b) it was promised by the children to be back by nine.
c) it was promised by the children that they would be back by nine.
d) promise was made to be back by nine by the children.
29. I will have Ravi wash my car.
a) my car will be had to wash by Ravi.
b) Ravi will be had to wash by car.
c) I will get my car washed by Ravi.
d) I will have my car to be washed by Ravi.
30. No one is taking lunch.
a) Lunch is not taken by anyone .
b) Lunch is not being taken.
c) No one has been taking lunch.
d) Lunch is being taken to by no one.
31. I don't like people telling me what to do.
a) it is not liked that people tell me what to do.
b) it is not liked by me tha people tell me what to do.
c) I don't like myself to be told by people what to do.
d) I don't like being told what to do by people.
32. Don't take pictures here.
1. you are ordered to take pictures here.
2. you are forbidden to take pictures here.
3. you are prevented from taking pictures here.
4. you are prohibited from taking pictures here.
a) only 2
b) 2&3
c) all are correct
d) 2,3&4
5. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the
segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.(D.P. 2022)
The heinous crime committed in brode daylight / shocked everyone in the
vicinity and intimidated / the elderly people, particularly those who were
/ in the habit of going for evening walks to the community park.
a) The heinous crime committed in brode daylight
b) in the habit of going for evening walks to the community park
c) shocked everyone in the vicinity and intimidated
d) the elderly people particularly those who were
 Find which part of the given sentences has an error.

6. This is the same dog(a)/ which barked at him(b)/ but fortunately did not
bite him(c)/ No error(d)

7. Any of the two pictures (a)/ which depicts the real pictures of(b)/ the
present politicians is worth seeing(c)/ no error(d)

8. She really talks on the phone(a)/ for hours together what really(b)/
irritates her parents a lot.(c)/ no error(d)
9. The candidate being(a)/ a graduate he is eligible(b)/ for the post of
probationary officer.(c)/ no error(d)

10. Although this company has received(a)/ clearance from the RBI Bank, it
has decided (b)/ not to open their office in Japan (c)/ no error(d)

11. The magician hid himself(a)/ inside the trunk and his assistant(b)/ locked
it from the outside.(c)/ no error(d)
12. She, you and I(a)/ will make a great team(b)/ this time as well.(c)/ no
error(d)

13. You made a mistake by(a)/ divulging the secret that should have(b)/
remained between she and you only.(c)/ no error(d)

14. I confess that(a)/ my friends and I were(b)/ behind that prank but
now,(c)/ I apologise for what we did.(d)/ no error(e)
15. If I were him,(a)/ I would never disregard (b)/ the opinion of my
subordinates.(c)/ no error(d)

16. The interviewee entered the room,(a)/ bade Good Morning to all and
said,(b)/" Myself, Shreya and I am from Delhi."(c)/ no error(d)

17. Every citizen and every ruler should(a)/ perform their duties properly in
order to(b)/ maintain the balance in the society.(c)/ no error(d)
18. Jack and Harry were given(a)/ third degree torture but both of them(b)/
were not willing to give in.(c)/ no error(d)

19. The guests not only(a)/ shook hands with one another but also(b)/
exchanged gifts at the same time.(c)/ no error(d)

20. The teacher was(a)/ getting angry as none of(b)/ his students had
submitted their assignment.(c)/ no error(d)
21. My friend had gone out of that way(a)/ to help me get out of
depression(b)/ because of the financial breakdown(c)/ no error(d)

22. Because of him(a)/ trying to be an adventurer,(b)/ we lost our way.(c)/ no

error(d)

23. It was my(a)/ daughter's dream to(b)/ meet a big celebrity like she is.(c)/
no error(d)

24. One of the beauty pageant contestants(a)/ was talking about one's
struggles(b)/ she had to deal with to reach there.(c)/ no error(d)
25. Being a newcomer,(a)/ The teacher introduced(b)/ her to the class.(c)/ no
error (d)

26. They have each(a)/ contributed to her(b)/ success in some way.(c)/ no

error(d)

27. Her parents advised(a)/ her to avail of the opportunity(b)/ as it might not
come again.(c)/ no error(d)
28. You would realise(a)/ their concern when you would(b)/ put in their
shoes.(c)/ no error(d)

29. "Which is your(a)/ brother among them",(b)/ asked my friend.(c)/ no

error(d)

30. They pride on(a)/ being dedicated to their culture(b)/ and being able to
preserve it.(c)/ no error(d)
 Fill the appropriate option in the given blanks.
11. The artist _________ by the anchor but he ___________ again when he met other
guests personally.
a) introduced himself, was introduced
b) was introduced, introduced himself
c) was introduced himself, introduced
d) was introduced, introduced himself
12. Disha need not panic, _________
a) Does she?
b) Need she?
c) Doesn't she?
d) Needn't she?
13. Daisy bit her lips to ________ screaming.
a. keep from
b. keep herself from
c. have kept
d. have kept from
14. _________ should be loyal to ________ principles.
a) She, his
b) one, his
c) one, one's
d) He, their
15. Someone might see, ________
a) Mightn't someone?
b) Mightn't he?
c) Might not they?
d) Mightn't they?
16. __________ of the wheels of the Motorcycle ________ out of order.
a) none, was
b) neither, was
c) none, were
d) neither, were
17. Have _________ received _________ appointment letters?
a) you, she and I, their
b) she, you and I, their
c) I, you and she, our
d) you, she and I, our
18. As soon as one rubs the lamp, Genie_______.
a) presents
b) presented himself
c) present himself
d) presents himself
19. Reema as well as her childern ______ returned to ______ home.
a) have, their
b) have, her
c) has, their
d) has, her
20. I am amiable, _____
a) am I not?
b) ain't I?
c) aren't I?
d) am not I?
21. There _______ but helped.
a) was none
b) was someone
c) were people
d) were none
22. He was talking of the women _________ , he said, he met in America.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) when
23. There are a few students in the class, ______
a) aren't there?
b) are there?
c) aren't they?
d) are they?
24. He barely has any cloth to cover his body, _______
a) hasn't he?
b) has he?
c) doesn't he?
d) does he?
25. One of us shall assist him, ________
a) Shall not one?
b) Shan't we?
c) Shan't one?
d) Shall not we?
26. There was little milk in the jar, _____
a) Wasn't there?
b) Wasn't it?
c) Was there?
d) was it?
27. One should abide by the rules,________
a) Shouldn't one?
b) Shouldn't he?
c) Shouldn't they?
d) Should one?
28. I need to buy a car, ___________
a) Needn't I?
b) Need I?
c) Do I??
d) Don't I?
29. One boy is shouting,________
a) isn't one?
b) is one?
c) isn't he?
d) is he?
30. This is my brother,_____
a) isn't it?
b) isn't she?
c) isn't this?y
d) is this?
31. Everybody is used to coming late, _______
a) isn't it?
b) aren't they?
c) isn't he?
d) aren't them?
32. Nothing is permanent,_______
a) isn't it?
b) Aren't they?
c) is it?
d) are they?
33. Half of the apple is rotten, _________
a) isn't it?
b) aren't they?
c) are they?
d) is it?
34. As the principal, he should have given precise instructions,_________.
a. Should he not?
b. should not he?
c. shouldn't have he?
d. shouldn't he have?
35. Three fourths of the mangoes have been sold,_________
a) hasn't it been?
b) hasn't it?
c) haven't it been?
d) haven't they?
36. Fill the glass with water,________
a) do you?
b) won't you?
c) would you?
d) wouldn't you?
37. Let's go for a walk, __________
a) shall we?
b) should us?
c) should we?
d) shan't we?
38. Let me concentrate, ___________
a) will I?
b) won't you?
c) will you?
d) shall I?
39. Any of them can do it, ____________
a) can't they?
b) can't he?
c) can he?
d) can they?
40. He dare not punish the child, __________
a) dare he?
b) doesn't he?
c) does he?
d) daren't he?
41. You have Principal's permission to go there, _______
a) haven't you?
b) don't you?
c) do you?
d) have you?
 Choose the correct indirect form of the following questions.
4. She said, "How loyal of him!"
a) she remarked that it was very loyal of him.
b) she remarked on his loyalty.
c) she remarked it was loyal of him.
d) she remarked that it has been very loyal of him.
5. Ruchi said to Neha," Can I have these notes?"
1. Ruchi asked Neha whether she can have those notes.
2. Ruchi asked Neha if she could have those notes.
3. Ruchi asked Neha whether she could have these notes.
4. Ruchi asked Neha whether she could have those notes.
a) only 2 b) only 4
c) 2&3 d) 2&4
 (Q6- Q15 were asked in CGL mains 2022)
6. My neighbour said to me, “Hello! How are you?”
a) My neighbour said hello and asked how I was.
b) My neighbour greeted me and asked how I was.
c) My neighbour said hello and asked how were I.
d) My neighbour greeted me and asked how was I.
7. Mahesh said to Priya, “How will you pay off your debts?”
a) Mahesh asked Priya how will she pay off her debts.
b) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off her debts.
C) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off your debts.
d) Mahesh asked Priya that how you will pay off your debts.
8. The supervisor said to the worker, “How long have you been working for
this company?”
a) The supervisor asked the worker that how long you had been working
for that company.
b) The supervisor asked the worker how long he had been working for
that company.
c) The supervisor asked the worker how long had he being working for
that company.
d) The supervisor asked the worker for how long had he been working
for this company
9. He said to Manoj, “I celebrated my birthday two days ago.”
a) He told Manoj that he celebrated my birthday two days before.
b) He told Manoj that he had celebrated his birthday two days before.
c) He told Manoj that he celebrated his birthday two days ago.
d) He told Manoj that I celebrated my birthday two days ago.
10. She said to me, “Have you ever flown a kite?”
a) She asked me if I ever flew a kite.
b) She asked me that had I ever flown a kite.
c) She asked me if I had ever flown a kite.
d) She asked me if you have ever flown a kite
11. He exclaimed, “What a fine piece of architecture it is!”
a) He exclaimed was it a fine piece of architecture.
b) He exclaimed what a fine piece of architecture is it.
c) He exclaimed that what a fine piece of architecture it was.
d) He exclaimed that it was a fine piece of architecture
12. He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave now.”
a) He told his brother that pack your bags and leave now.
b) He suggested his brother that he should pack his bags and leave then.
c) He instructed his brother to pack his bags and leave then.
d) He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.
13. The tailor said to him, “Your shirt will be ready by tomorrow.”
a) The tailor told him that his shirt will be ready by tomorrow.
b) The tailor told to him that your shirt will be ready by the next day.
c) The tailor told him that his shirt would be ready by the next day.
d) The tailor told him that your shirt would be ready by tomorrow
14. The landlord said to me, “Did you pay the water bill on time?”
a) The landlord asked me did I paid the water bill on time.
b) The landlord asked me if I had paid the water bill on time.
c) The landlord asked to me that did I pay the water bill on time.
d) The landlord asked me if I paid the water bill on time.
15. The Prime Minister has said, “The government will extend help to the
unorganised sector.”
a) The Prime Minister said that the government has extended help to the
unorganised sector.
b) The Prime Minister said that the government would extend help to the
unorganised sector.
c) The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend help to
the unorganised sector.
d) The Prime Minister has said that the government extended help to the
unorganised sector.
16. He said, "The mice will play when the cat is away."
a) He said that the mice will play when the cat is away.
b) He said that the mice would play when the cat is away.
c) He said that the mice would play when the cat is away.
d) He said that the mice shall play when the cat is away.
17. Hina says to Swati, "Yes, I go for a walk."
a) Hina tells Swati that yes she goes for a walk.
b) Hina tells Swati that she goes for a walk.
c) Hina answers Swati in affirmative that she went for a walk.
d) Hina answers Swati in affirmative that she goes for a walk.
18. Ravi said, "If I had the tools I could mend the car."
a) Ravi said that if he had had the tools he could mend the car.
b) Ravi said he could mend the card if he had the tools.
c) Ravi said if he had the tools he could mend the car.
d) Ravi said that if he had the tools he could mend the car.
19. "Let's move ahead", said Priya.
"Let's not", said her brother.
a) Priya suggested to move ahead but her brother answered in negative.
b) Priya suggested moving ahead but her brother opposed the idea.
c) Priya suggested moving ahead but her brother contradicted her.
d) Priya suggested moving ahead but her brother refused.
20. He said, "I'll give you a treat, if you help me complete my project."
a) He said that he would give him a treat if he helped him complete his
project.
b) He offered him a treat if he helped him complete his project.
c) He says that he would give him a treat if he helped him complete his
project.
d) He said he would give him a treat if he helped him complete his
project.
21. "Fie! Fie! Your hands are dirty", she said.
a) she exclaimed that my hands were dirty.
b) she said with disgust that my hands are dirty.
c) she exclaimed with reproof that my hand were dirty.
d) she exclaimed with disgust that my hands are dirty.
22. My friend said, "Let's go on a picnic."
1. my friend suggested that they should go on a picnic.
2. my friend suggested that we should go on a picnic.
3. my friend suggested going on a picnic.
4. my friend suggested to go on a picnic.
a) only 2
b) 1&3
c) all of the above
d) 2&3
23. He said to the gatekeeper, "Let me go."
1. He asked the gatekeeper to allow her to go
2. He requested the gatekeeper to let him go.
3. He requested the gatekeeper to allow him to go.
4. He told the gatekeeper to let go of him.
a) 1,2&3
b) 3&4
c) 2&3
d) 1&2
24. "Suppose you children go out for a nice long drive", she said.
a) She proposed that the children went out for a nice long drive.
b) she suggested that the children go out for a nice long drive.
c) she advised that the children go out for a nice long drive.
d) she suggested that the children should go out for a nice long drive.
25. "Does she suppose she is more attractive than me?" shouted her angry
sister.
a) Her angry sister shouted and asked that she supposed whether she
was more attractive than her.
b) Her angry sister shouted and asked that she supposed that she was
more attractive than her.
c) Her angry sister shouted whether she supposed that she had been
more attractive than her.
d) Her angry sister shouted and asked her whether she supposed that she
was more attractive than her.
26. The audience said," Bravo! Well done, actors."
a) the audience shouted that actors did well.
b) the audience exclaimed with joy that the actors had done well.
c) the audience applauded the actors saying that they had done well.
d) the audience applauded the actors to do well.
27. He said to the guests, "Hello! Welcome to our city."
a) he said hello to the guests and welcomed them to their city.
b) he told the guests Hello and that they were welcome to their city.
c) he greeted the guests saying hello and said they were welcome to their
city.
d) he greeted the guests and welcomed them to their city.
28. Kiran said to her, "Madam, please come in."
a) Kiran addressed her as Madam and requested to come in.
b) Kiran told her As Madan and requested her to come in.
c) Kiran called her Madam and asked to come in.
d) Kiran asked her Madam to come in.
29. "So help me, Heaven!" he cried " I will never tell a lie."
a) He called upon heaven to see his resolve never to tell a lie.
b) He called upon heaven to witness his resolve never to tell a lie.
c) He called upon heaven to see that he resolved never to tell a lie.
d) He talked to heaven and said he would never tell a lie.
30. "How clever of you to have checkmated him so early!", said the spectator.
a) the spectator exclaimed admiringly that it was very clever of him to
have checkmated him so early.
b) the spectator expressed that he was so clever to have checkmated him
early.
c) the spectator exclaimed with awe to have checkmated him so early.
d) the spectator exclaimed with awe that he checkmated him so early.
1. Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives
theircorrect order.
A. We have flower arrangements to suit everybody at all prices.
B. We also make paying easy, and we accept all major credit cards at our
shops or youcan pay online.
C. Whether it is birthdays, weddings, or even the sad times like funerals,
FancyFlowers is there to make it easy.
D. Established in 2002, Fancy Flowers has branches all over the country.
(a) CADB
(b) ADBC
(c) DBCA
(d) DACB
2. A. He had agreed to feed him, pay him twelve rupees a month, and find
himsomewhere to stay.
B. A month’s salary was paid in advance.
C. Fotik had learned to handle his job quite well in the last five days.
D. Upen Babu was a good man which had helped a lot.
(a) ADBC
(b) CDAB
(c) CBDA
(d) DACB
3. A. And every time I stood under the shower, she shouted, “Don't waste
water.”
B. She had poisoned my mind with the lectures on social awareness, equal
rights forthe poor, India's socio-ecological problems.
C. Every time I was about to take my first bite of a hot buttered Roti she
reminded meof the starving millions in our country and in the whole
wide world.
D. It was Priyanka's fault - that stupid sister of mine- the social activist.
(a) DBCA
(b) DACB
(c) ADBC
(d) CDAB
4. A. It was interesting to find out that the centre operates 24 hours a day all
year round.
B. The recent trip to the recycling centre was a very useful experience.
C. However, it was surprising to learn that the centre only collects 50% of
the waste asa lot of it is used as landfill.
D. The main aim of the visit was to find out about the systems put in place
to recyclewaste.
(a) BCAD
(b) ACDB
(c) BDAC
(d) ABCD
5. A. He never jumped or ran to chase another dog.
B. They looked very peaceful, the old man and his dog.
C. Every day at a few minutes past 5 o'clock they passed by our house and
went downthe street to the park.
D. The dog walked a few steps ahead of his master, slow and steady as if
he were heldon a leash.
(a) CABD
(b) BADC
(c) ADCB
(d) BCDA
6. A. He swore that the eight thousand roubles that he had were his own
money.
B. He had not seen the merchant after they had had tea together.
C. Aksenov swore that he had not killed the merchant.
D. But his voice was broken and he trembled with fear as though he were
guilty.
(a) CBAD
(b) ADBC
(c) ABDC
(d) CADB
7. A. However, there is no evidence that this train or any such trains ever
existed and searches have beenfruitless.
B. The group is building it in a former wood processing factory and so far,
the group has built an armoured wagon, which is over 12 metres long.
C. Legend has it that in 1945, the Nazis filled a train with up to 300 tons of
gold, jewels and masterpieces and then drove it into secret tunnels in
Germany.
D. A group of Polish enthusiasts decided to build a full-size replica of this
legendary train.
(a) CBAD
(b) CADB
(c) ABDC
(d) ADBC
8. A. Some scientists think that the volcano could erupt in five minutes or
five months.
B. They just don’t know.
C. On 28thSeptember, steam appeared above Mount Agung, a volcano in
Bali, Indonesia.
D. Scientists fear that an eruption could happen soon.
(a) ABDC
(b) CDAB
(c) ADBC
(d) CADB
9. A. Robert waited for his brother to leave.
B. He climbed in and then just sat there thinking.
C. His thoughts were totally focused on his brother.
D. Then he quickly made his way to his truck.
(a) CADB
(b) ABDC
(c) ADBC
(d) CDAB
10. A. They were mysterious visitors who brought gifts to the babe in the
manger.
B. The Magi were wise men.
C. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones.
D. It was from there that the tradition of giving Christmas gifts began.
(a) BDCA
(b) BACD
(c) DCAB
(d) CBDA
11. A. They also believe that one must not hold on to things if one doesn’t use
them and love them anymore.
B. Finally it’s a very good idea to give the things to someone who can and
will use them.
C. They further advise that one can begin the process of decluttering by
first checking if the things one wishes to give away are still usable and
valuable.
D. Minimalists believe that clutter causes a lot of stress and wastes precious
space.
(a) DCBA
(b) ABDC
(c) DACB
(d) CADB
12. A. As soon as she was given the slippers, she broke into a dance strutting
around in her first ever pair of slippers.
B. This story may seem strange but it is a fact that, in many villages of
India, people don’t have anything to put on their feet.
C. Goonj , a leading NGO of India, runs a Cloth for Work Scheme and gives
clothes and useful items in exchange for work done.
D. Recently, as part of the scheme, an old lady in a Madhya Pradesh village
was given a pair of slippers.
(a) DACB
(b) CABD
(c) CDAB
(d) DBAC
13. A. The home then was a bungalow, single storied and bounded by walls.
B. He states that in the early 1950’s houses in most cities relied on the
bungalow model.
C. According to Gautam Bhatia ,a leading architect we need to bring about
a radical change in our model of housing.
D. Sadly ,nearly 70years later after a 100-fold increase in city population,
density and land value we still persist on the same outmoded model
(a) CBAD
(b) CDAB
(c) DBAC
(d) CDBA
14. A. But today adults as well as a growing number of young parents are
cutting down on intake of sugar.
B. Until about two decades ago, becoming careful about sugar was only
for diabetics.
C. Thus going zero on sugar is fast becoming a popular trend for all.
D. Before joining this trend doctors advise that we all need to find out
whether all sugars are harmful.
(a) BACD
(b) CDAB
(c) ABDC
(d) DBAC
15. A. Unfortunately this resulted in his going to jail.
B. As a child he always landed in trouble.
C. Louis Armstrong was a famous jazz musician.
D. Once he found a pistol and fired it in the street.
(a) CBAD
(b) CBDA
(c) BCAD
(d) DABC
16. A. His role also includes the smooth flow of goods from farms and factories
to the consumer.
B. As the final link between the producer and the consumer, he plays a
key role in the economy.
C. It is he who promotes or impedes the sale of products.
D. The retailer determines the final cost of a product.
(a) BACD
(b) CABD
(c) DCBA
(d) ABCD
17. A. He stamped them mechanically and returned them to us.
B. They had information that large sums of money were being smuggled
out of the country.
C. No sooner had he left than the custom officers entered.
D. An official entered our train compartment and asked for passports.
(a) CBDA
(b) DCBA
(c) ACBD
(d) DACB
18. A. My father is the only breadwinner in the family.
B. My mother happily lends a helping hand in his hard work.
C. I belong to a family where it is difficult to make both ends meet.
D. He earns a rather meagre amount, working as a mason.
(a) CADB
(b) ACBD
(c) ABCD
(d) CBDA
19. A. Arrogance inflames prejudice and hatred, but humble speech soothes.
B. Humility is the quality of being courteously respectful of others.
C. It is the opposite of arrogance, aggressiveness and vanity.
D. Thus, a humble demeanour is what is required to live in peace.
(a) CADB
(b) DACB
(c) ACBD
(d) BCAD
20. A. There are several factors that contribute to wisdom.
B. Doing this has become more difficult than before owing to the
complexity of the specialised knowledge required.
C. This is the capacity to take account of all important factors in a problem
and to attach to each its due weight.
D. Of these, I should put first a sense of proportion.
(a) ACBD
(b) ADCB
(c) CDBA
(d) CBAD
21. A. Miss Tredgold rapped on the door twice with her gloved knuckle.
B. A few moments passed before the door opened to reveal a man in grey
sweater andblue jeans.
C. Florentyna stood by her side, silent for the first time since leaving school.
D. At last they came to a halt outside a newly painted red door which
displayed thenumber 118.
(a) DACB
(b) ADBC
(c) CDAB
(d) DBCA
22. A. In 1943, sudden retrenchment from his office due to the war cost him
his nine yearold job.
B. In 1934, Patol Babu gave up his factory job and came to Calcutta with
his wife.
C. Ever since, Patol Babu had struggled to make a living.
D. The sailing was smooth for some years and Patol Babu was in his boss’s
goodbooks.
(a) ADBC
(b) CBDA
(c) DACB
(d) BDAC
23. A. Another advantage is that we can have an opportunity to learn to speak
a newlanguage fluently.
B. The main advantage of living somewhere else is that you get the
opportunity toexperience new cultures.
C. Of course, living away from home has its disadvantage too, such as
being awayfrom friends and family for long periods of time.
D. Should we live in one place for all our life or experience living in different
places?
(a) DBAC
(b) DCAB
(c) BCAD
(d) BDAC
24. A. Gopu was not allowed into the main temple shrine.
B. But Gopu did not mind his work.
C. Pandit Ji had given him a little room in the courtyard of the temple and
this was theonly place he could call his own.
D. He would sit every evening outside the temple to look after the shoes
and slippersof the devotees.
(a) DACB
(b) CBDA
(c) ADBC
(d) ABCD
25. A. These fields in the countryside have often been treated with pesticides
which areharmful to bees.
B. There is a new buzz in towns and cities in Great Britain.
C. Bee-keepers living in the towns have begun to outnumber those in the
countrybecause plants growing in towns can offer more exciting nectar
than fields in thecountryside.
D. Bee-keeping, normally practised by people living in the country, has
become afashionable hobby for those who live and work in the cities.
(a) CBAD
(b) BDCA
(c) CDAB
(d) BCAD
26. A. He knew that the man had come there with a specific purpose.
B. He had to sleep to be well rested for the next day’s work.
C. Puller slumped back on his bed.
D. But his thoughts dwelled on a suspicious man whom he had seen.
(a) CDAB
(b) BCDA
(c) CBDA
(d) BDAC
27. A. These thunderstorms were a huge relief after the heat wave conditions
the region had experienced.
B. The Weather Department forecasts more storms in the coming days.
C. Thunderstorms and strong winds were reported in Northern India.
D. The Weather Department has also said monsoon is likely to hit South
India soon.
(a) CABD
(b) DCAB
(c) CADB
(d) BACD
28. A. I went over with other curious sightseers to look at it.
B. One evening a meteor fell near our suburban house.
C. Only one end of its roughly cylindrical shape was visible.
D. In size it had a diameter of about thirty yards.
(a) BACD
(b) CBDA
(c) DCAB
(d) BDCA
29. A. Between the fifth and eighth of May, the tiny hatchlings began to come
out from the sand.
B. In late March, the turtles settled on the Gahirmatha beach to lay eggs
in the sand.
C. And now they are making their journey towards the sea.
D. Thousands of baby Olive Ridley turtles have hatched on a beach in
eastern India.
(a) BDCA
(b) DACB
(c) CBDA
(d) DBAC
30. A. Three walls have posters with prayers printed in large letters.
B. It is very sparsely furnished.
C. The fourth has a chart with a family tree of the organisation.
D. I await Mother Teresa in her office.
(a) BADC
(b) BDCA
(c) DBAC
(d) DCBA
31. A. His death was a cause of great speculation.
B. Edgar Allan Poe was a famous American author.
C. Within a few days of being found, he died mysteriously on Oct 7, 1849.
D. He had gone missing on October 3, 1849 and was found a few days
later.
(a) CDBA
(b) BADC
(c) BCDA
(d) DBCA
32. A. This record of migration is one of the greatest natural events on earth.
B. Each Autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies leave their breeding
grounds in US and Canada.
C. The migration of the Monarch butterfly is an amazing phenomenon.
D. They travel over 3000 miles to reach their winter habitat in Mexico.
(a) ADBC
(b) CBDA
(c) DCBA
(d) ABDC
33. A. Next, step by step from the shallow waters you are gradually guided to
dive in safe areas.
B. This ‘dry’ lesson is followed by wearing the gear and then entering
shallow waters to practice basic scuba diving skills.
C. The Discover Scuba Diving tour starts with a 30 minute lesson on
teaching basic skills outside water.
D. Finally, what is most reassuring about the whole tour is that your
instructor is always by your side to monitor you ill the end of the session.
(a) CABD
(b) ABDC
(c) ABCD
(d) CBAD
34. A. Despite this, he was very good at delegating work.
B. No wonder his films were universally acclaimed.
C. A Satyajit Ray film was solely his film.
D. Even after delegation, he was involved in every aspect of the film.
(a) DACB
(b) CDBA
(c) CADB
(d) ABDC
35. A. One of the crocodiles was four feet long and almost six years old.
B. Post this announcement a video of a crocodile attacking a dog has gone
viral causing people to panic further.
C. The authorities have announced that more crocodiles would be sighted
once the waters recede.
D. After the monsoon deluge the Forest Department of Vadodara has so
far rescued three crocodiles which had swum into residential areas.
(a) BDAC
(b) ADBC
(c) DACB
(d) DCAB
36. A. This usually results from a conviction on the part of the worker that the
boss is genuinely interested in his growth and development.
B. More attention should be paid to make this contact constructive and
productive.
C. The most vital spot in management is the contact between the workers
and the boss.
D. Constructive conditions prevail when mutual confidence and respect
exists between the supervisor and the supervised.
(a) CBDA
(b) CADB
(c) DBCA
(d) DABC
37. A. Some of these attachments can be quite cumbersome to use.
B. Appliances like food processors come with a load of attachments.
C. But, finding the right blade and fixing it in the right slot can be quite a
job.
D. For each different vegetable, you need to fix a different blade.
(a) DCAB
(b) BADC
(c) BDAC
(d) DACB
38. A. In fact he began his career as a peon in a small firm.
B. Before he joined us as the accounts officer, he was a junior clerk.
C. He learnt typing, accounting and even graduated.
D. But he gradually improved his qualifications.
(a) CDAB
(b) BADC
(c) CBAD
(d) BCDA
39. A. Suddenly, a motor bike came towards me from the opposite direction.
B. The consequence of my daredevilry was a sprained ankle and a bruised
arm.
C. I was enjoying my hands-free ride at top speed.
D. I tried to swerve out of the way but lost control and fell.
(a) CBDA
(b) BCDA
(c) BADC
(d) CADB
40. A. She hugged my mom and almost screamed when she saw me.
B. It was a long ride before we finally reached.
C. A plump, over excited woman greeted us at the door.
D. Apparently, she had seen me as a baby and behaved as if she didn’t
expect me to grow up!
(a) ADBC
(b) CABD
(c) BCAD
(d) DACB
41. A. He went up to the king, bowed and presented a velvet case.
B. The king invited the men to make their presentations.
C. The court-room was packed with people.
D. Krishna Kumar was the first to come forward.
(a) CDAB
(b) DACB
(c) CBDA
(d) ADBC
42. A. An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to a substance which is
normallyharmless.
B. These antibodies then attach themselves to cells, which contain
histamine, whichinflames the tissues.
C. One-third of us are affected by an allergy at some point in our lives.
D. The immune system in allergy sufferers makes antibodies against
harmlesssubstances because it believes them to be dangerous.
(a) DCAB
(b) CBDA
(c) CADB
(d) ACBD
43. A. New research, however, has found that bilingual children speak their
first fiftywords and so on, at the same age as children who only speak
one language.
B. Until fairly recently, parents and teachers feared that introducing children
to asecond language when they were very young could delay their
language skills.
C. Furthermore, there is no evidence that children confuse the two
languages.
D. In addition, there were fears that bilingual children would become
confused in theiruse of language.
(a) BADC
(b) ACDB
(c) ABDC
(d) BDAC
44. A. courtyard enclosed the little room where the deity was kept.
B. Nayan stood at the entrance and looked in with amazement.
C. The forest grew thicker as she walked and then Nayan caught her first
glimpse ofthe temple.
D. It was an ancient structure and the grey stone walls were covered with
moss.
(a) ADBC
(b) CDAB
(c) DACB
(d) CBDA
45. A. I had reached the most exciting part of my Agatha Christie novel.
B. He was presently gruelling the Duchess seated in the arm chair.
C. Hercule Poirot had managed to get together all his suspects in one room
and in hisgreat style was cornering them into confession.
D. She had become extremely nervous and was on the verge of a
breakdown.
(a) CDAB
(b) CBAD
(c) ADBC
(d) ACBD
46. A. The last exam of the year was history, which had always been my worst
subject.
B. So, I decided to write the dates and names of the important events on
the inside ofmy arm.
C. This happened when I was about 14 years old.
D. I was useless at remembering dates and people’s names
(a) ACBD
(b) DBCA
(c) CBDA
(d) CADB
47. A. Thus, Daphne cannot resist the opportunity to scold them about their
behaviour.
B. The children have been annoying each other just before the meal starts.
C. Daphne's family mealtimes are usually tense because this is a time when
conflicts in the family surface.
D. Also, they are rude about the food she has cooked, and Daphne gets
upset by this.
(a) CDAB
(b) CBDA
(c) BCAD
(d) BACD
48. A. It is celebrated on November 5th usually.
B. A man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the King with gunpowder
over 400 yearsago.
C. A couple of days after you arrive we'll have Bonfire Night.
D. It's only held in England as it marks a moment in our history.
(a) CBDA
(b) BDAC
(c) CADB
(d) BACD
49. A. I kept quiet about it though because I didn't want to sound grumpy.
B. We were helping at a nature reserve for a week.
C. I was getting a bit fed up because we had cheese sandwiches for every
meal as thecooking team knew no better.
D. When it was my team’s turn to cook, we made a simple dinner of pasta
and saladwhich was devoured in no time.
(a) CDAB
(b) BCAD
(c) ACDB
(d) BDCA
50. A. He tried covering himself from head to foot with a sheet, but that was
suffocating, sohe gave up.
B. To his relief, Upen Babu found him a mosquito net.
C. The next morning he told Upen Babu about his problem.
D. Mosquitoes did not let him sleep the first night.
(a) DACB
(b) DCBA
(c) CDAB
(d) ADBC
51. A. If infected people do not get help, it can kill them.
B. Corona is a disease which causes cough and breathing problems.
C. Last Wednesday, five people were infected in my town.
D. By Friday, the number increased to 139.
(a) CDAB
(b) BACD
(c) ABCD
(d) BCAD
52. A. Cheetahs typically reach 67–94 cm at the shoulder, and the head-and-
body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m.
B. Adults typically weigh between 20 and 65 kg.
C. The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran.
D. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km per
hour.
(a) CDAB
(b) CADB
(c) ABDC
(d) ADBC
53. A. It was designed by Eugenio Cendoya and Enric Catà in 1929.
B. The Palau Nacional is a building on the hill of Montjuïc in Barcelona.
C. Since 1934 it has been home to the Art Museum of Catalonia.
D. It was declared a National Museum in 1990.
(a) DCAB
(b) BACD
(c) BDCA
(d) CBDA
54. A. More than 134,000 people have been evacuated to safe areas.
B. They are now far away from the volcano.
C. The volcano is expected to erupt within two days.
D. Mount Agung is a volcano on the popular tourist island of Bali in
Indonesia.
(a) CBDA
(b) DCAB
(c) BDCA
(d) BACD
55. A. Because their bodies were so well protected from decay in the
permafrost, their genetic material remained intact.
B. Using their genetic material scientists at Harvard University are
researching ways to bring the mammoth back to life.
C. The last mammoths lived as recently as 4,000 years ago.
D. Their well-preserved bodies can be found frozen in the tundra of Siberia.
(a) CADB
(b) ABDC
(c) CDAB
(d) ADBC
56. A. Paper, pencil, whiteboard, textbook are the tools you need if you want
to go to school.
B. But recently, you can add another one to the list: an iPad.
C. But today, it is also being used to make learning fun.
D. The tablet is useful for searching the internet and watching videos.
(a) CDAB
(b) ADBC
(c) CADB
(d) ABDC
57. A. All I could hear was frogs croaking—and the rain.
B. But there was no sign of her, or any other passengers, or the plane.
C. I tried to look for my mother.
D. I found myself lying under a section of three seats turned upside down
after the crash.
(a) BACD
(b) CBDA
(c) DCBA
(d) DCAB
58. A. The boy, who was passionate about nature, knew that he had to walk
away slowly not to alarm the animal.
B. Twelve-year-old Alessandro was wandering among the bushes looking
for pine cones, when he appeared to be followed by a bear.
C. Alessandro’s mother panicked when she saw the bear; however, the
boy told her to be silent.
D. When he had safely entered his house, the bear stopped following him
and disappeared.
(a) BDCA
(b) CBDA
(c) BACD
(d) DCAB
59. A. There was the image of his wife when he parted from her to go to the
fair.
B. He saw her as if she were present; he heard her speak and laugh.
C. He felt terribly unhappy, and all sort of images rose in his mind.
D. All that night Aksenov lay awake.
(a) DCAB
(b) BACD
(c) BDCA
(d) CBDA
60. A. The team is also collecting data on snow depth, weather and wind speed.
B. Chinese scientists are likely to be the only people to summit the world’s
tallest mountain this year as both, China and Nepal cancelled spring
climbing season.
C. A team of scientists from China has scaled Mount Everest as a part of a
project to re-measure its height.
D. China’s network of satellites is being used in the survey to determine
the mountain’s current height and natural resources.
(a) CADB
(b) ABDC
(c) ADBC
(d) CDAB
61. A. Its chief feature is that the reader is given the opportunity to play along
and engage in the process of deduction.
B. A whodunit is a kind of detective story made famous by Agatha Christie.
C. Thus, along with the protagonist the reader is also involved in solving
the case.
D. As the reader goes along he/she takes note of the clues, deduces and
tries to identify the criminal before the climax.
(a) ABCD
(b) BDAC
(c) DABC
(d) BADC
62. A. These tribes believe that they can communicate with dead ancestors
only through this language.
B. Today, linguists call such a language an “isolated” language.
C. Zuni is a language spoken only by the Zuni tribes.
D. It is remarkable that these tribes have been able to preserve their
language.
(a) BCDA
(b) ADCB
(c) CADB
(d) DABC
63. A. The most helpful thing you can do is to hold someone’s hand when
they most need it.
B. Also, jotting down notes for your seniors on ward rounds is probably
not the most important thing.
C. My first year as a doctor in U.K. is over and this is what I have learnt.
D. No matter what anyone tells you, writing that urgent discharge summary
is not the most important thing you will do today.
(a) DBAC
(b) CDBA
(c) ABDC
(d) CBAD
64. A. In those allotted minutes the directors have the freedom to interpret
the segments in their own unique way.
B. The play has been divided into segments of 10 minutes each by the
directors.
C. Eight young directors, over 50 actors and one landmark play-
Hayavadana.
D. This unique collaboration is a tribute to the playwright Girish Karnad.
(a) BACD
(b) CDBA
(c) ADBC
(d) CABD
65. A. Furthermore, make sure that you give some vivid details of the city
making it as real as you can.
B. For example, if it begins in a city, give details about the city.
C. First of all make it as specific as possible.
D. While writing a story or a novel the setting is very important.
(a) DCBA
(b) CABD
(c) ACBD
(d) DABC
66. A. Therefore, I firmly believe that this curriculum be extended to all schools.
B. I believe that India as a country needs the happiness curriculum.
C. They are a dejected lot and will definitely benefit from this curriculum.
D. It is really needed for the younger generation.
(a) ABDC
(b) BCAD
(c) BDCA
(d) CDAB
67. A. Therefore an advanced ambulance needs to reach the patient
immediately.
B. A cardiac arrest, as is well known, needs revival within 4 minutes.
C. A question often asked by us in India is whether we will get timely
health care in an emergency.
D. But even in Delhi, the capital city, a patient does not get emergency
care.
(a) ABDC
(b) BCAD
(c) CDAB
(d) CBAD
68. A. But a sprig was taken and planted in one of the hills of Sri Lanka.
B. The original tree is no longer there.
C. That sprig grew into a tree and is called Maha Bodhi tree.
D. Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under a peepal tree in
Bodhgaya in Bihar.
(a) CABD
(b) BCAD
(c) ACBD
(d) DBAC
69. A. Some of the Vitamin A rich sources of foods are carrots, broccoli, spinach,
fish and meat.
B. An American research study has found that Vitamin A intake can lower
risk of skin cancer.
C. It suggests that we should consume a diet with fruits and vegetables.
D. This study has been published in JAMA Dermatology.
(a) ABDC
(b) BDCA
(c) BADC
(d) CABD
70. A. This lovable big cat is all ready to charm kids in a film version.
B. ‘The Tiger who Came to Tea’ is Judith Kerr’s bestselling book,having
sold 5million copies.
C. He ends up making a delightful nuisance of himself.
D. The story is about a tiger who pops by for tea.
(a) BCAD
(b) BDCA
(c) CDBA
(d) ACDB
71. A. “How do you manage to complete so much work?” he asked the student.
B. Looking at the huge pile of books on a student’s desk, a man said, “What
a burden, my son! I pity you.”
C. “I focus on only one lesson at a time,” the student further added.
D. “I don’t think of all the work I have to do,” answered the student.
(a) ACDB
(b) BADC
(c) ACBD
(d) BDAC
72. A. The sand is so hot that you cannot walk over it in the day time.
B. Here, there is nothing but sand and rock.
C. A great part of Arabia is a desert.
D. However, there are springs of water but these are few and far apart.
(a) CBAD
(b) BDCA
(c) CABD
(d) ACDB
73. A. Now, I was shining from top to toe and felt proud of my form.
B. Finally, I was ready to leave the factory for my new home.
C. Then the painter set about rubbing me vigorously and polishing me.
D. A busy carpenter at last gave finishing touches to me.
(a) ADBC
(b) DCAB
(c) ACDB
(d) DACB
74. A. Most of these superpowers are not rich in natural resources and have
faced political turmoil.
B. Human capital ultimately makes the difference, both, in an enterprise
and a nation.
C. The new economic superpowers of today amply testify this thesis.
D. Yet, they have achieved economic affluence in a relatively short period.
(a) BCDA
(b) ADBC
(c) ACDB
(d) BCAD
75. A. I felt embarrassed as if I was somehow responsible for the fire in our
home.
B. In my case, it was no different.
C. It always happens that bad news travels quickly.
D. Everyone in high school was aware of my plight.
(a) CDAB
(b) ABCD
(c) ADBC
(d) CBDA
76. A. The promotion of congenial relationship at all levels of the staff leads
to prosperity of the organisation.
B. Better skills increase the working capacity of employees by promoting
better work habits.
C. This includes multiplication of knowledge and development of their
skills.
D. Efficient management aims at qualitative improvement of its employees.
(a) DABC
(b) DCAB
(c) DCBA
(d) DBAC
77. A. And that something in her lifted her to the world number one position
in tennis in 2005.
B. But all this happened in almost no time.
C. It took Maria just four years as a professional to reach the pinnacle.
D. There is something disarming about Maria Sharapova.
(a) DABC
(b) BCDA
(c) CBAD
(d) ABCD
78. A. The first is far more real than the second.
B. But, a person who enjoys long distance popularity succeeds in creating
a favourable notion of himself among unknown people.
C. An intimately popular person is liked by those who know him.
D. There are two kinds of popularity - intimate and long distance popularity.
(a) CBDA
(b) DACB
(c) CABD
(d) DCAB
79. A. There are others who claim that they have never been so well connected.
B. However, such social networking sites help us to keep in touch with old
friends or make new ones.
C. Whether or not Facebook friendships are lasting is debatable.
D. Some people believe that real friendships are collapsing in modern
times.
(a) DACB
(b) CBAD
(c) CDBA
(d) DBCA
80. A. Expert designers standardise basic designs, leaving scope for the
satisfaction of individual taste.
B. However, uniformity does not imply lack of taste.
C. Mechanical production of goods leads to uniformity of design.
D. In fact, popular taste has improved because standardised goods of better
design are now accessible.
(a) ADBC
(b) CBDA
(c) CDAB
(d) ACDB
81. A. She was a tall woman and she carried a large purse.
B. Suddenly a boy ran up behind her and tried to snatch her purse.
C. It was 11 o’clock at night and a woman was walking alone.
D. It had a long strap, and she carried it slung across her shoulder.
(a) CADB
(b) DCBA
(c) ACDB
(d) DBCA
82. A. Security cameras captured the whole incident.
B. Commuters in Virginia, USA got a shock when a deer entered a metro
station.
C. However, it eventually backed out and ran away unharmed.
D. Nobody knows how it made into the station.
(a) DCBA
(b) BADC
(c) BDCA
(d) ADCB
83. A. It is because nowadays people have no time for recreation.
B. But this pastime is getting out of favour now.
C. It is really a thrilling exercise.
D. Flying kites is my favourite pastime.
(a) DCBA
(b) CDAB
(c) DBAC
(d) BCDA
84. A. If we drove 10 kilometers along the road that branched off to the right,
we would reach Barhampur.
B. Aditya and I were returning from the site of our new factory.
C. We had reached a point where the road bifurcated.
D. We were driving along National Highway 40.
(a) CDBA
(b) BDAC
(c) BDCA
(d) ACBD
85. A. They appeared to be posing for ‘selfies’.
B. An expeditioner had left it sitting on the ice while he visited a rookery.
C. In Antarctica, two penguins found a video camera.
D. The penguins curiously stared down at the camera.
(a) CBDA
(b) CADB
(c) DACB
(d) BCDA
86. A. Mr Adams was very proud of it and insisted on an inspection by
everyone.
B. The vault was a small one but it had a new patented door.
C. It fastened three solid steel bolts thrown simultaneously with a single
handle, and had a time lock.
D. The Elmore Bank had just put in a new safe and vault.
(a) BCAD
(b) ADBC
(c) ABCD
(d) DABC
87. A. I caught a snake once.
B. That well is full of snakes.
C. I caught it by its tail and dropped it in the old well.
D. Whenever we catch one, instead of killing it, we drop it in the well.
(a) BCAD
(b) CBDA
(c) ACBD
(d) BACD
88. A. There were some mangoes lying beside him.
B. She looked at the mangoes longingly.
C. Romi was growing fast and was nearly always hungry.
D. Just as he was about to eat one, Kamla came along.
(a) ABCD
(b) BCAD
(c) CBDA
(d) CADB
89. A. It was tossed high on the waves.
B. A violent storm rocked the sea.
C. The helpless people aboard the ship plunged into the sea.
D. Fierce winds struck a sailing ship.
(a) DCBA
(b) DABC
(c) BDCA
(d) BDAC
90. A. I learnt to push Lily’s wheel chair.
B. I stopped the chair in front of the pond and watched Lily roll her eyes to
see the ducks.
C. All of a sudden, the wheelchair shook violently.
D. One afternoon, I wheeled her to the park.
(a) DACB
(b) DBAC
(c) ABCD
(d) ADBC
91. A. And I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together.
B. It was twenty years ago.
C. At that time I was living in Paris.
D. I had a tiny apartment in the Latin Quarter overlooking a cemetery.
(a) ADBC
(b) BCDA
(c) ABCD
(d) BDCA
92. A. The other day we entered the city’s only Jewish cemetery.
B. But then, it should not be a surprise.
C. We were astonished to discover how tiny it was.
D. Although Jewish people have lived in India for generations, they are
one of the nation’s tiniest minorities.
(a) BCAD
(b) DCBA
(c) ADBC
(d) ACBD
93. A. The officers are looking to reunite the dog with his owner.
B. Eventually, the police caught the Chihuahua.
C. A police officer on a motorcycle chased the dog.
D. A Chihuahua ran across California’s San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
(a) DCBA
(b) CDAB
(c) ABCD
(d) DBCA
94. A. There had already been abundant rainfall in Delhi.
B. It was the fag end of summer.
C. A strong wind began to blow and the rain came causing havoc all around.
D. One day, however, we had a cyclonic storm.
(a) BADC
(b) CADB
(c) BACD
(d) CBAD
95. A. Due to the movie, tourists started coming to the beach there.
B. Maya Bay in Thailand was in the media in 1999 when Hollywood arrived
there to film ‘The Beach’.
C. One of the film’s actors was Leonardo Di Caprio.
D. As many as 4,000 visitors would arrive on boats every day.
(a) BCAD
(b) CBDA
(c) ABCD
(d) CABD
96. A. All day I seem to remember, I played on the sands with strange exciting
children.
B. Then watched the incoming tide destroy them.
C. My parents took me by car to a place by the sea.
D. We made sandcastles with huge walls.
(a) ACDB
(b) CADB
(c) CDAB
(d) ABCD
97. A. On Saturday the 10th, Typhoon Lekima made land fall in China’s Zhejiang
province.
B. This province is often hit with typhoons, but this storm was its strongest
ever.
C. The typhoon brought winds of up to 116mph, and floods affected almost
5 million people.
D. More than 1 million people were evacuated from their homes.
(a) ABCD
(b) BDCA
(c) ADBC
(d) CBAD
98. A. And taking this village lad into their midst was terribly upsetting.
B. She was by no means pleased with this unnecessary addition to her
family.
C. When he reached Calcutta, Phatik met his aunt for the first time.
D. She found her own three boys quite enough to manage without taking
in anyone else.
(a) CBDA
(b) BCDA
(c) BCAD
(d) CADB
99. A. After around 20 minutes of the crash, the tanker caught fire and
exploded.
B. On Saturday, an oil tanker in Tanzania lost control and overturned on a
busy road.
C. Around 150 people gathered near the tanker and some of them tried to
siphon away some fuel.
D. At least 61 people died and 70 more were injured.
(a) DCAB
(b) BCAD
(c) DBAC
(d) BACD
100. A. Using his mother’s show-business contacts, Charlie became a
professional entertainer in 1897.
B. He spent his early childhood with his mother, the singer Hannah Hall,
after she and his father separated.
C. Even today Charlie is widely regarded as the greatest comic artist of the
screen and one of the most important figures in motion-picture history.
D. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London and named after
his father, a British music-hall entertainer.
(a) CBDA
(b) CABD
(c) DABCp
(d) DBAC
 (Choose the correct direct form of given sentences in indirect speech)
11. The coach said that no one would be allowed to defy the orders.
1. The coach said," I will not allow anyone to defy the orders."
2. The coach said," I would not allow anyone to defy the orders."
3. The coach said," No one will defy the orders."
4. The coach said," I will allow no one to defy the orders."
a) only 1.
b) only 4
c) 2&3.
d) 1&4
12. The anchors reported that the audience was cheering loudly while the
dancers were performing.
a) "The audience were cheering loudly while the dancers were
performing", said the anchors.
b) "The audience was cheering loudly while the dancers were
performing", said the anchors.
c) "The audience cheered loudly while the dancers performed",said the
anchors.
d) "The audience is cheering loudly while the dancers performing", said
the anchors.
13. She asked with affection where I had been living for the past few months.
a) She said," where have you been living for the past few months?"
b) She said, "Dear, where you have been living for the past few months?"
c) She said," Dear, where have you been living for the past few months?"
d) She said,"Dear, where have I been living for the past few months?"
14. Bhide told the boys not to play in the society compound.
a) Bhide said to the boys," Don't play here."
b) "Boys, Don't play in the society compound", said Bhide.
c) Bhide said to the boys," you can not play in the society compound."
d) Bhide told the boys," Don't play in the society compound."
15. My father warned me to finish my work first.
a) "You'd better finished your work first", my father said.
b) "You'd rather finish your work first", my father said.
c) "You'd better finish your work first", my father said.
d) "You'd rather finished your work first", my father said.
16. He wished me respectfully and told that he had come to join the office.
a) He said to me," Good morning Sir! I have come to join the office."
b) He said to me,"Good morning Sir! I want to join the office."
c) He said to me," Sir! I have come to join the office."
d) He said to sir, "Good morning! I have come to join the office."
17. Thomas said that he would meet Andy the following Monday and asked if
1o' clock suited him.
a) Thomas said to Andy," I will meet you the following Monday. Does 1 o'
clock suit you?"
b) Thomas said to Andy," I would meet you the following Monday. Will 1
o' clock suit you?"
c) Thomas said to Andy," Andy, I am going to meet you the following day."
d) Thomas said to Andy," Andy, I will have to meet you the following
Monday. Is 1 o' clock suiting you?"
18. The old lady declared that she was going to walk where she pleased. They
had the liberty.
a) The old lady said," I am going to walk where I please. They have the
liberty."
b) The old lady said," I am going to walk where I please. We have the
liberty."
c) The old lady said," I am going to walk wherever I please. I have the
liberty."
d) The old lady said," I am going to walk where I please. We had the
liberty."
19. The teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.
a) The teacher asked me," Why were you absent yesterday?"
b) The teacher asked me," Why were you absent the day before?"
c) The teacher asked me," Why you had been absent the day before?"
d) The teacher asked me," Why had you been absent yesterday?"
 (20 - 25 were asked in CGL 2021)
20. Saaransh said he had solved the crossword the previous day.
a) Saaransh said, “He has solved the crossword the previous day.”
b) Saaransh said, “I have solved the crossword the previous day.”
c) Saaransh said, “He have solved the crossword yesterday.”
d) Saaransh said, “I solved the crossword yesterday.”
21. Neha exclaimed that it was a very pleasant surprise.
a) Neha said, “What a pleasant surprise!”
b) Neha said, “Is it a very pleasant surprise?”
c) Neha said, “It is a very pleasant surprise.”
d) Neha said, “How a pleasant surprise!”
22. I told him that if he went around the park he would see some rare flowers.
a) I said to him, “If he went around the park he will see some rare
flowers.”
b) I said to him, “If you went around the park you would see some rare
flowers.”
c) I said to him, “If you go around the park you will see some rare
flowers.”
d) I said to him, “If you go around the park you would saw some rare
flowers.”
23. The policeman warned us not to block the traffic.
a) The policeman said to us, “We should not block the traffic.”
b) The policeman said to us, “Do not block the traffic.”
c) The policeman said to us, “Let us not block the traffic.”
d) The policeman said to us, “You did not block the traffic.”
24. He asked me if I would like to learn French.
a) He said to me, “You would like to learn French?”
b) He said to me, “would I like to learn French.”
c) He said to me, “Do you like to learn French?”
d) He said to me, “Would you like to learn French?”
25. The commander ordered the soldiers to climb the hill.
a) The commander ordered to the soldiers, “Go and climb the hill.”
b) The commander said to the soldiers, “Please climb the hill.”
c) The commander said to the soldiers, “Start climbing the hill.”
d) The commander said to the soldiers, “Climb the hill.”
 (Change into indirect form)
26. The teacher said," Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa."
a) The teacher said that Nelson Mandela was borne in South Africa.
b) The teacher said that Nelson Mandela had been born in South Africa.
c) The teacher told that Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa.
d) The teacher said that Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa.
27. Puneet said," I'm afraid we are rather lost!"
a) Puneet exclaimed that he was frightened of being lost.
b) Puneet exclaimed with fear that they were lost.
c) Puneet exclaimed that he was afraid that they were rather lost.
d) Puneet exclaimed that they were afraid that they were rather lost.
28. Rajan said," O that I were a child again!"
a) Rajan exclaimed with wonder that he was a child again.
b) Rajan wondered that he were a child again.
c) Rajan strongly wished that he had been a child again.
d) Rajan prayed that he were a child again.
29. "I was digging the garden when the doctor arrived", replied Henry.
a) Henry said that he was digging the garden when the doctor arrived.
b) Henry said that he had been digging the garden when the doctor had
arrived.
c) Henry said that he was digging the garden when the doctor had
arrived.
d) Henry said that he had been digging the garden when the doctor
arrived.
30. I said to the boy," You have no ticket, get out before you are driven out."
a) I told the boy get out before you are driven out.
b) I told the boy that he had no ticket and that he should get out before
he was driven out.
c) I told the boy to get out before he was driven out as he had no ticket.
d) I ordered the boy to get out before he was driven out.
31. The manager said to his employee," How dare you not comply with the
rules?"
a) The manager asked how he dared not to comply with the rules.
b) The manager chided his employee and asked how he dared not to
comply with the rules.
c) The manager asked the employee whether he dared not to comply
with the rules.
d) The manager asked with anger why he did not dare to comply with the
rules.
32. He said," Why didn't you send your application to me?"
a) He enquired of me why I did not send my application to him.
b) He enquired why had I not sent my application to him.
c) He enquired of him why I had not sent my application to him.
d) He enquired of me why I had not sent my application to him.
33. " What about going for a swim," he said, "It's quite fine now."
a) He asked me what about going for a swim as it was quite fine then.
b) He proposed going for a swim as it was quite fine.
c) He suggested going for a swim as it was quite fine.
d) He advised to me go for a swim as it was quite fine.
34. Kapil asked me," Did you see the footbal match on television last night."
a) Kapil asked me whether I saw the football match on television the
earlier night.
b) Kapil asked me whether I had seen the football match on television the
earlier night.
c) Kapil asked me If I saw the football match on television last night.
d) Kapil asked me whether I had seen the football match on television
last night.
35. She said to me," I cooked and he cleaned."
a) she said that she cooked and he cleaned.
b) she told me that she cooked and he cleaned.
c) she said that she had cooked and he had cleaned.
d) she told that she cooked and he cleaned.
36. Ravi said to his nephew," I used to be very mischievous in my childhood."
a) Ravi told his nephew that he had used to be very mischievous in his
childhood.
b) Ravi told that he used to be very mischievous in his childhood.
c) Ravi told his nephew that he used to be very mischievous in his
childhood.
d) Ravi told his nephew that he had been used to be very mischievous in
his childhood.
37. He said, "Goodbye, my friends."
a) He said goodbye to my friends.
b) He said goodbye my friends.
c) He bade his friends goodbye.
d) He wave goodbye to his friends.
38. The priest said," We are all sons of God."
a) The priest said that we are all sons of God.
b) The priest said that we were all sons of God.
c) The priest said that they were all sons of God.
d) The priest said that they are all sons of God.
39. He asked his teacher," Need I read this chapter?"
a) He asked his teacher whether there was a need to read that chapter.
b) He asked his teacher whether he needed to read this chapter.
c) He asked his teacher if it was necessary to read that chapter.
d) He asked his teacher if he had to read that chapter.
40. "I wish I had something to eat", said Azad.
a) Azad said that he had something to eat.
b) Azad wished to have something to eat.
c) Azad said that he wished he had something to eat.
d) Azad said that he wished he had had something to eat.
 Select the segment which has an error-

11. I warned her that(a)/ I could no longer(b)/ tolerate her make haste.(c)/ no
error(d)

12. She told me(a)/ that Jatin left(b)/ the house an hour before.(c)/ no
error(d)

13. Everyone wants to know(a)/ that the rescue operation (b)/ succeeded or
not.(c)/ no error(d)

14. The Government warned the multiplexes that if(a)/ they continue charging
prices higher than MRP, their(b)/ licences would be cancelled.(c)/ No
Error(d)
15. Last year witnessed “exploding number of Indians”(a)/ who arrived at the
borders of Austria(b)/ as illegal immigrants, said the Foreign Minister of
Austria.(c)/ no error(d)

16. If you bet on the(a)/ outcome of the game(b)/, it was prohibited, says
Union Minister(c)/ of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar.(d)/ no error(e)

17. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, in a separate opinion, held while State(a)/ cannot
be made vicariously liability for the personal comments of(b)/ a hurtful
nature of a Minister, it will be liable for any official comments.(c)/ no
error(d).
18. "Would you mind taking out(a)/ your shoes before entering (b)/ the
house?" he said to the foreigner.(c)/ no error(d)

19. Meena said," Try(a)/ this dress out, only then(b)/ you will know if it suits
you."(c)/ no error(d)

20. Friends asked him (a)/if he would like to go on a trip to(b)/ Ladakh and he
replied in the affirmation.(c)/ no error(d)
 Choose the correct indirect speech-

21. "A child and so brave."

a) it is astonishing that a child is so brave.
b) it is astonishing that a child should be so brave.
c) it is astonishing that a child can't be so brave.
d) it is astonishing that a child should not be so brave.
22. "Live long and prosper!", said the old father to his son.
a) The old father blessed his son with long life and prosperity.
b) The old father prayed for his son's long life and prosperity.
c) The old father wished his son that he lived long and prospered.
d) The old father blessed his son and said he might live long and prosper.
23. The thief said to the judge, "Pardon me."
a) The thief urged to pardon to the judge.
b) The thief requested the judge for pardoning him.
c) The thief begged the judge to pardon him.
d) The thief said to the judge to pardon.
24. He said," I regret the mistake I made in my calculations."
a) He said that he regret tha mistake he made in his calculations.
b) He regretted the mistake he made in his calculations.
c) He regretted the mistake he had made in his calculations.
d) He said the he regretted the mistake he made in his calculations.
25. The dwarf said to her, “Promise me that when you are a queen you will
give me your first-born child."
a) The dwarf advised her to promise that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
b) The dwarf requested her to promise that when she had been a queen
she would give him her first born child.
c) The dwarf requested her to promise that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
d) The dwarf asked her to promise him that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
26. Siri said,"Fi! and vomited."
a) Siri exclaimed with disgust and had vomited.
b) Siri exclaimed with disgust and vomited.
c) Siri exclaimed with apathy and vomited.
d) Siri exclaimed with disgust and then had vomited.
27. The coach said," Sara, you must be proactive."
a) The coach said to Sara that she must be proactive.
b) The coach told Sara to be proactive.
c) The coach asked Sara to be proactive.
d) The coach ordered Sara to be proactive.
28. His girlfriend said," Ugh! your room is so filthy."
a) his girlfriend remarked that his room was so filthy.
b) his girlfriend exclaimed with disgust that his room is so filthy.
c) his girlfriend exclaimed with despise that his room was so filthy.
d) his girlfriend exclaimed with despise that his room had been so filthy.
29. Mohit said," If I get selected, I need not take any exam further."
a) Mohit said that if he gets selected, he need not take any exam further.
b) Mohit said that if he got selected, he need not take any exam further.
c) Mohit said that if he got selected, he would not have to take any exam
further.
d) Mohit said that if he got selected he would have to take further exam.
30. Jaya said," He looks as if he knew the answer."
a) Jaya said that he looked as if he knew the answer.
b) Jaya said that he looked as if he had known the answer.
c) Jaya said that he looked as if he has known the answer.
d) Jaya said he looked as if he knew the answer.
 Select the segment which has an error-

11. I warned her that(a)/ I could no longer(b)/ tolerate her make haste.(c)/ no
error(d)

12. She told me(a)/ that Jatin left(b)/ the house an hour before.(c)/ no
error(d)

13. Everyone wants to know(a)/ that the rescue operation (b)/ succeeded or
not.(c)/ no error(d)

14. The Government warned the multiplexes that if(a)/ they continue charging
prices higher than MRP, their(b)/ licences would be cancelled.(c)/ No
Error(d)
15. Last year witnessed “exploding number of Indians”(a)/ who arrived at the
borders of Austria(b)/ as illegal immigrants, said the Foreign Minister of
Austria.(c)/ no error(d)

16. If you bet on the(a)/ outcome of the game(b)/, it was prohibited, says
Union Minister(c)/ of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar.(d)/ no error(e)

17. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, in a separate opinion, held while State(a)/ cannot
be made vicariously liability for the personal comments of(b)/ a hurtful
nature of a Minister, it will be liable for any official comments.(c)/ no
error(d).
18. "Would you mind taking out(a)/ your shoes before entering (b)/ the
house?" he said to the foreigner.(c)/ no error(d)

19. Meena said," Try(a)/ this dress out, only then(b)/ you will know if it suits
you."(c)/ no error(d)

20. Friends asked him (a)/if he would like to go on a trip to(b)/ Ladakh and he
replied in the affirmation.(c)/ no error(d)
 Choose the correct indirect speech-

21. "A child and so brave."

a) it is astonishing that a child is so brave.
b) it is astonishing that a child should be so brave.
c) it is astonishing that a child can't be so brave.
d) it is astonishing that a child should not be so brave.
22. "Live long and prosper!", said the old father to his son.
a) The old father blessed his son with long life and prosperity.
b) The old father prayed for his son's long life and prosperity.
c) The old father wished his son that he lived long and prospered.
d) The old father blessed his son and said he might live long and prosper.
23. The thief said to the judge, "Pardon me."
a) The thief urged to pardon to the judge.
b) The thief requested the judge for pardoning him.
c) The thief begged the judge to pardon him.
d) The thief said to the judge to pardon.
24. He said," I regret the mistake I made in my calculations."
a) He said that he regret tha mistake he made in his calculations.
b) He regretted the mistake he made in his calculations.
c) He regretted the mistake he had made in his calculations.
d) He said the he regretted the mistake he made in his calculations.
25. The dwarf said to her, “Promise me that when you are a queen you will
give me your first-born child."
a) The dwarf advised her to promise that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
b) The dwarf requested her to promise that when she had been a queen
she would give him her first born child.
c) The dwarf requested her to promise that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
d) The dwarf asked her to promise him that when she was a queen she
would give him her first born child.
26. Siri said,"Fi! and vomited."
a) Siri exclaimed with disgust and had vomited.
b) Siri exclaimed with disgust and vomited.
c) Siri exclaimed with apathy and vomited.
d) Siri exclaimed with disgust and then had vomited.
27. The coach said," Sara, you must be proactive."
a) The coach said to Sara that she must be proactive.
b) The coach told Sara to be proactive.
c) The coach asked Sara to be proactive.
d) The coach ordered Sara to be proactive.
28. His girlfriend said," Ugh! your room is so filthy."
a) his girlfriend remarked that his room was so filthy.
b) his girlfriend exclaimed with disgust that his room is so filthy.
c) his girlfriend exclaimed with despise that his room was so filthy.
d) his girlfriend exclaimed with despise that his room had been so filthy.
29. Mohit said," If I get selected, I need not take any exam further."
a) Mohit said that if he gets selected, he need not take any exam further.
b) Mohit said that if he got selected, he need not take any exam further.
c) Mohit said that if he got selected, he would not have to take any exam
further.
d) Mohit said that if he got selected he would have to take further exam.
30. Jaya said," He looks as if he knew the answer."
a) Jaya said that he looked as if he knew the answer.
b) Jaya said that he looked as if he had known the answer.
c) Jaya said that he looked as if he has known the answer.
d) Jaya said he looked as if he knew the answer.
 Find which part has an error of the following sentences -

6. He is not only(a)/ an esteemed physician(b)/ but also a great

mathematician.(c)/ no error(d)

7. Pandit ji asked the bride and the bridegroom(a)/ to repeat word after
word(b)/ of Mantras he was going to recite.(c)/ no error(d)

8. I have seven(a)/ cousin brothers and sisters(b)/ all together.(c)/ no

error(d)
9. "Hey! Can I use your laptop(a)/ for a while as my laptop's keys(b)/ are not
working properly?",(c)/ asked the new intern.(d)/ no error(e)

10. Some articles of poetry(a)/ by modern poets are worth winning(b)/ the
international award.(c)/ no error(d)

11. He not only brought(a)/ all the luggage himself but also(b)/ had to
purchase all furnitures alone.(c)/ no error(d)
12. Examining gender roles(a)/ in science fiction is the stuff of(b)/ doctoral
thesus and lifestyle articles alike.(c)/ no error(d)

13. Two dices were(a)/ used in the ancient Indian(b)/ game named
'Chausar'.(c)/ no error(d)

14. 'Degree from a recognised university'(a)/ and 'Minimum age 21 years'

are(b)/ some basic eligibility criterias(c)/ to apply for that post.(d)/ no
error(e)
15. She is a misandrist(a)/ and counts herself in a few men haters(b)/ who
actively post against men.(c)/ no error(d)

16. I offered loaves(a)/ of breads to the beggar(b)/ but he refused to take

them.(c)/ no error(d)

17. Order has been issued (a)/ for his transfer to another district (b)/ but he
has not received them so far (c)/ No error (d)
18. Although she has studied (a) / English for almost a year (b) / she is yet to
learn the alphabets (c) / No error (d)

19. There are two scores of books (a) / which are lying (b) / unused in the
library (c) / No error (d)

20. Children are prone (a) / to making mischiefs(b) / if they have nothing to do
(c) / No error (e)
21. Sheep are economically useful (a) / and so they are reared (b) / in the hills
(c) / No error (e)

22. I have not gone through (a) / the letter and so I am not aware (b) / of its
content (c) / No error (d)

23. I shall not attend the meeting (a) / since I have many piece of work to
complete (b) / within allotted time (c) / No error (d)
24. You should always be (a) / true to your words (b) / if you are succeed in
life (c) / No error (d)

25. Frequent earthquakes(a)/ and floods are the result(b)/ of Nature's

wrath.(c)/ no error(d)

26. I gave him two (a)/ spoonsful of potion (b)/to cure his disease(c)/ no
error(d)
27. Alms(a)/ are given to(b)/ the poor by riches(c)/ no error(d)

28. I don’t think (a) / it is your house (b) / It is someboy’s else (c) / No error (d)

29. People suffering from that(a)/ severe disease which did not(b)/ have a
treatment were made to(c)/ live in the outskirt of the village.(d)/ no
error(e)

30. Various evidences(a)/ were presented before the Judge(b)/ including the
CCTV footage of that night(c)/no error(d)
31. I hope to visit (a) / my uncle only next year (b) / during summer vacations
(c) / No error (d)

32. He was playing (a)/ very well but in(b)/ second inning he faltered.(c)/ no
error(d)

33. This is my favourite (a)/ pants as my grandpa(b)/ gave it to me.(c)/ no error

34. A special(a)/ equipment was(b)/ required to fix the machine.(c)/ no

error(d)
35. I can’t come to you now (a) / because lots of work (b) / remain to be done
(c) / No error (d)

36. The donation was made(a)/ under the auspice of the(b)/ local historical
society.(c)/ no error(d)

37. It is a scientifically accepted fact(a)/ that laugh is the best medium to(b)/
remove stress and live a disease free life.(c)/ no error(d)

38. It is said that losing(a)/ 50-100 hairs everyday is(b)/ a normal

phenomena.(c)/ no error(d)
39. A fest used to be organised in the capital(a)/ and peoples from various
neighbour countries(b)/ would come to experience its magnificence.(c)/
no error(d)

40. Women athletes(a)/ have performed far better(b)/ that man athletes.(c)/
no error(d)
 Choose the appropriate option for the given blanks-
11. Don't give yourself ______ just because you have scored good marks, final
result is still _______.
a) air, in the air
b) airs, in the air
c) airs, up in the air
d) air, up in the airs
12. The ______ of these two circles _______ not equal.
a) radius, is
b) radii, are
c) radiuses, is
d) radius, are
13. Oh god! There ______ so many ______ in your head.
a) is, lices
b) are, louse
c) are, lice
d) are, lices.
14. The same ______ used for chess as well as for ______.
a) boards are, drought
b) board is, droughts
c) board is, drought
d) board, droughts.
15. If you do not take great ______ to make this machine work, you will have to
feel the great ______ of failure later.
a) pain, pain
b) pain, pains
c) pains, pains
d) pains, pain.
16. On what ______ , you are saying that I had pushed him, he was already lying
on the _______ when I entered the room.
a) ground, ground
b) grounds, floor
c) ground, floor
d) grounds, ground
17. He has pursued fashion designing and has expertise in _______.
a) man's wear
b) man's wears
c) men's wear
d) mens' wears.
18. There were many ______ in the ______ where I lived earlier.
a) pea-hen, surrounding
b) peas-hen, surroundings
c) peas-hen, surroundings
d) pea-hens, surroundings
19. Their ______ are dogmatic that's what Emma _____.
a) believes, believe
b) beliefs, believes
c) believes, beliefs
d) beliefs, believe.
20. The president travels with a large ______ of ______ and bodyguards.
a) board, aids
b) retinue, aids
c) board, aides
d) retinue, aides
21. Relief ______ were sent by United Nations.
a) vehicles
b) carts
c) convoys
d) vans
22. A ______ of ants gathered where the jaggery was kept.
a) swathe
b) flock
c) swarm
d) heap
23. That ______ was worth seeing but I could not see properly as I did not
have my _______.
a) spectacle, spectacle
b) spectacle, spectacles
c) spectacles, spectacle
d) spectacles, spectacles
24. It was a ______ race but he could cover only ______ in the given time.
a) 100 mile, 95 mile
b) 100 miles, 95 miles
c) 100 miles, 95 mile
d) 100 mile, 95 miles
25. He never reacted to any of the ______ sent to him but the last _______ made
him anxious.
a) summons, summon
b) summonses, summons
c) summons, summons
d) summons, summonses
26. Both left _____ of my ______ were broken.
a) lens, binocular
b) lenses, binocular
c) lenses, binoculars
d) lens, binoculars
27. Two ______ have gone _____.
a) species, extinct
b) specieses, extinct
c) specieses, extant
d) species, extant
28. I could not put on my favourite _______ as one ______ was missing.
a) socks, socks
b) sockses, socks
c) socks, sock
d) pair of socks, socks
29. A _____ of cattle ______ grazing in the fields.
a) group, was
b) herd, were
c) pack, was
d) herd, was
30. These two ______ of puppies ______ very special for me.
a) packs, are
b) litters, are
c) pack, is
d) litter, are
 Choose which section of the given sentence has needs improvement -
11. Ten rupee's worth is negligible in today's time.
a) in today's time
b) worth is negligible
c) ten rupee's
d) no error
12. The dog growled and bared its fang.
a) The dog growled
b) it's fang
c) and bared
d) no improvement
13. When he came back he fanned the embers of his fire again and warmed
himself.
a) again and warmed himself
b) when he came back
c) he fanned the embers of his fire
d) no improvement
14. "What's your good name?" The lady asked me.
a) the lady asked me
b) good name
c) what's your
d) no improvement
15. According to me, you should not accept that proposal as it will not be in
your favour.
a) you should not accept that proposal
b) according to me
c) as it will not be in your favour
d) no improvement
16. Select which term is incorrectly used in the following sentence-
Mackenzie Scott has contributed almost $12 bn in donations since 2019,
she has been a benefactor for many.
a) contributed
b) benefactor
c) donations
d) no error
17. Envy strikes a woman when she sees her husband being attentive to other
women.
a) Being attentive to other women
b) when she sees her husband
c) envy strikes a woman
d) no error.
18. Stones were thrown by the mob on the buses and other vehicles.
a) on the buses and other vehicles
b) by the mob
c) stones were thrown
d) no improvement
19. Select improved form of the sentence -
The house is made of bricks.
a) the house is made from bricks.
b) the house is made of brick.
c) the house is made from brick.
d) no improvement
20. The new committee is asked to submit their report to the head of the
department.
a) to submit their report
b) the new committee is asked
c) to the head of the department
d) no improvement
21. Two thousands of people attended the seminar conducted by the NGO.
a) conducted by the NGO
b) Two thousands of people
c) attended the seminar
d) no improvement
22. This shop has a spectacular collection of eyeglasses and their cases.
a) this shop has a
b) spectacular collection of eyeglasses
c) and their cases.
d) no improvement
23. Choose the option which makes the given sentence correct-
Alibaba entered the cave and saw it was full of precious jewelleries and
ornaments.
a) when Alibaba entered
b) it was full with
c) jewels and ornaments
d) no improvement
24. The Dr. prescribed an eyeswash to alleviate the itching and irriation in my
eyes.
a) and irritation in my eyes
b) the Dr. prescribed an eyeswash
c) to alleviate the itching
d) no error
25. He needs an experienced tutor because his mathematics are not good.
a) his mathematics are not good
b) he needs
c) an experienced tutor because
d) no error
26. I thought to borrow the camera of my friend which was very expensive.
a) which was very expensive
b) I thought to borrow
c) the camera of my friend
d) no error
27. Mary helped the blind who was standing beside her to cross the road.
a) beside her to cross the road
b) Mary helped the blind
c) who was standing
d) no error
28. "Who else's book is this, if not yours?", asked Shreya.
a) if not yours
b) who else's book is this
c) asked Shreya
d) no improvement
29. The looker ons of that incident didn't even try to save that poor old man.
a) try to save that poor man
b) the looker ons of that
c) incident didn't even
d) no improvement
30. There was an order of ten dozen mango.
a) ten dozen mango
b) there was
c) an order of
d) no improvement
 Find which part of the given sentences has an error.

6. This is the same dog(a)/ which barked at him(b)/ but fortunately did not
bite him(c)/ No error(d)

7. Any of the two pictures (a)/ which depicts the real pictures of(b)/ the
present politicians is worth seeing(c)/ no error(d)

8. She really talks on the phone(a)/ for hours together what really(b)/
irritates her parents a lot.(c)/ no error(d)
9. The candidate being(a)/ a graduate he is eligible(b)/ for the post of
probationary officer.(c)/ no error(d)

10. Although this company has received(a)/ clearance from the RBI Bank, it
has decided (b)/ not to open their office in Japan (c)/ no error(d)

11. The magician hid himself(a)/ inside the trunk and his assistant(b)/ locked
it from the outside.(c)/ no error(d)
12. She, you and I(a)/ will make a great team(b)/ this time as well.(c)/ no
error(d)

13. You made a mistake by(a)/ divulging the secret that should have(b)/
remained between she and you only.(c)/ no error(d)

14. I confess that(a)/ my friends and I were(b)/ behind that prank but
now,(c)/ I apologise for what we did.(d)/ no error(e)
15. If I were him,(a)/ I would never disregard (b)/ the opinion of my
subordinates.(c)/ no error(d)

16. The interviewee entered the room,(a)/ bade Good Morning to all and
said,(b)/" Myself, Shreya and I am from Delhi."(c)/ no error(d)

17. Every citizen and every ruler should(a)/ perform their duties properly in
order to(b)/ maintain the balance in the society.(c)/ no error(d)
18. Jack and Harry were given(a)/ third degree torture but both of them(b)/
were not willing to give in.(c)/ no error(d)

19. The guests not only(a)/ shook hands with one another but also(b)/
exchanged gifts at the same time.(c)/ no error(d)

20. The teacher was(a)/ getting angry as none of(b)/ his students had
submitted their assignment.(c)/ no error(d)
21. My friend had gone out of that way(a)/ to help me get out of
depression(b)/ because of the financial breakdown(c)/ no error(d)

22. Because of him(a)/ trying to be an adventurer,(b)/ we lost our way.(c)/ no

error(d)

23. It was my(a)/ daughter's dream to(b)/ meet a big celebrity like she is.(c)/
no error(d)

24. One of the beauty pageant contestants(a)/ was talking about one's
struggles(b)/ she had to deal with to reach there.(c)/ no error(d)
25. Being a newcomer,(a)/ The teacher introduced(b)/ her to the class.(c)/ no
error (d)

26. They have each(a)/ contributed to her(b)/ success in some way.(c)/ no

error(d)

27. Her parents advised(a)/ her to avail of the opportunity(b)/ as it might not
come again.(c)/ no error(d)
28. You would realise(a)/ their concern when you would(b)/ put in their
shoes.(c)/ no error(d)

29. "Which is your(a)/ brother among them",(b)/ asked my friend.(c)/ no

error(d)

30. They pride on(a)/ being dedicated to their culture(b)/ and being able to
preserve it.(c)/ no error(d)
 Fill the appropriate option in the given blanks.
11. The artist _________ by the anchor but he ___________ again when he met other
guests personally.
a) introduced himself, was introduced
b) was introduced, introduced himself
c) was introduced himself, introduced
d) was introduced, introduced himself
12. Disha need not panic, _________
a) Does she?
b) Need she?
c) Doesn't she?
d) Needn't she?
13. Daisy bit her lips to ________ screaming.
a. keep from
b. keep herself from
c. have kept
d. have kept from
14. _________ should be loyal to ________ principles.
a) She, his
b) one, his
c) one, one's
d) He, their
15. Someone might see, ________
a) Mightn't someone?
b) Mightn't he?
c) Might not they?
d) Mightn't they?
16. __________ of the wheels of the Motorcycle ________ out of order.
a) none, was
b) neither, was
c) none, were
d) neither, were
17. Have _________ received _________ appointment letters?
a) you, she and I, their
b) she, you and I, their
c) I, you and she, our
d) you, she and I, our
18. As soon as one rubs the lamp, Genie_______.
a) presents
b) presented himself
c) present himself
d) presents himself
19. Reema as well as her childern ______ returned to ______ home.
a) have, their
b) have, her
c) has, their
d) has, her
20. I am amiable, _____
a) am I not?
b) ain't I?
c) aren't I?
d) am not I?
21. There _______ but helped.
a) was none
b) was someone
c) were people
d) were none
22. He was talking of the women _________ , he said, he met in America.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) when
23. There are a few students in the class, ______
a) aren't there?
b) are there?
c) aren't they?
d) are they?
24. He barely has any cloth to cover his body, _______
a) hasn't he?
b) has he?
c) doesn't he?
d) does he?
25. One of us shall assist him, ________
a) Shall not one?
b) Shan't we?
c) Shan't one?
d) Shall not we?
26. There was little milk in the jar, _____
a) Wasn't there?
b) Wasn't it?
c) Was there?
d) was it?
27. One should abide by the rules,________
a) Shouldn't one?
b) Shouldn't he?
c) Shouldn't they?
d) Should one?
28. I need to buy a car, ___________
a) Needn't I?
b) Need I?
c) Do I??
d) Don't I?
29. One boy is shouting,________
a) isn't one?
b) is one?
c) isn't he?
d) is he?
30. This is my brother,_____
a) isn't it?
b) isn't she?
c) isn't this?y
d) is this?
31. Everybody is used to coming late, _______
a) isn't it?
b) aren't they?
c) isn't he?
d) aren't them?
32. Nothing is permanent,_______
a) isn't it?
b) Aren't they?
c) is it?
d) are they?
33. Half of the apple is rotten, _________
a) isn't it?
b) aren't they?
c) are they?
d) is it?
34. As the principal, he should have given precise instructions,_________.
a. Should he not?
b. should not he?
c. shouldn't have he?
d. shouldn't he have?
35. Three fourths of the mangoes have been sold,_________
a) hasn't it been?
b) hasn't it?
c) haven't it been?
d) haven't they?
36. Fill the glass with water,________
a) do you?
b) won't you?
c) would you?
d) wouldn't you?
37. Let's go for a walk, __________
a) shall we?
b) should us?
c) should we?
d) shan't we?
38. Let me concentrate, ___________
a) will I?
b) won't you?
c) will you?
d) shall I?
39. Any of them can do it, ____________
a) can't they?
b) can't he?
c) can he?
d) can they?
40. He dare not punish the child, __________
a) dare he?
b) doesn't he?
c) does he?
d) daren't he?
41. You have Principal's permission to go there, _______
a) haven't you?
b) don't you?
c) do you?
d) have you?
 Fill the following blanks with suitable option-
11. There are twenty people ____ in the auditorium.
a) few
b) less
c) lower
d) least
12. My friend was ____ angry as I didn't listen to her ____ .
a) some, adivce
b) little, adivse
c) somewhat, advice
d) enough, advise
13. ____ the two brothers, he is ____ .
a) among, more smart
b) in, smarter
c) between, smart
d) of, the smarter
14. ____ we get, ____ we want
a) As much as, as much as
b) More, more
c) Much, much
d) The more, the more
15. He is ____ player of our team and he played ____ yesterday.
a) an important, the best
b) the most important, best
c) the most important, the best
d) a important, best
16. He keeps asserting that ____ cars use _____ gas than similar cars
did a decade ago.
a) fewer, the less
b) the fewer, the least
c) the fewer, the less
d) fewer, less
17. The ____ part of the movie was mind blowing but the ____ part
was not up to the mark.
a) first, later
b) former, latter
c) former, later
d) first, last
18. Hema, Rekha and Jaya are three sisters. ____ is 6 years elder
to _____.
a) The first, the last
b) former, latter
c) first, last
d) the former, the latter
19. Sigmund Freud has been and will always be one of the __
psychologists.
a) first
b) earlier
c) foremost
d) prominent
20. ____ quantity of food was consumed, it was almost wasted.
a) Little
b) a little
c) small
d) light
21. _____ part of India is Indira point located in the island of
Andaman and Nicobar.
a) southern
b) the northernmost
c) northern
d) the southernmost
22. Feeling jealousy is _____ human trait.
a) the universal
b) the most universal
c) a universal
d) an universal
23. Lamborghini Huracan is a _____ car.
a) charming, big, Italian, racing
b) big, charming Italian, racing
c) racing, Italian, charming, big
d) Charming, big, Italian, racing
24. I will buy the book when the __ edition will come in the market.
a) revising
b) revision
c) revised
d) revises
25. In old age, a person is ____ to get ____ day by day.
a) liable, weaker
b) likely, weak
c) likeable, weaker
d) likely, weaker
26. She went to the ____ grocery store to buy some snacks as his
friends were coming.
a) nearer
b) nearest
c) nearing
d) next
27. This young lady is _____ and _____ her sister.
a) more brilliant, as cultured as
b) as brilliant, so cultured as
c) more brilliant than, as cultured as
d) more brilliant than, so cultured as
28. Now-a-days, the weather is getting _____ .
a) cold and cold
b) colder and cold
c) cold and colder
d) colder and colder
29. _____ number of people were sensitive to that issue.
a) a small
b) few
c) little
d) a few
30. Shalini is _____ if not _____ .
a) as good as , better than they
b) as good as, better to them
c) as well as, better than them
d) as good as, better than them
11. Identify the suitable order of adjectives in the given sentence.
What an old, little, amazing, chinese cup and saucer.
a) amazing, little, old, Chinese
b) old, amazing, Chinese, old
c) amazing, Chinese, old, little
d) no improvement
 • Identify the correct form of given sentences or mark no
improvement if it is not required.

12. These kind of shoes are in vogue now a days.

a) These kinds of shoe are in vogue now a days.
b) This kinds of shoes are in vogue now a days.
c) These kinds of shoes are in vogue now a days.
d) no improvement
13. My cousin doesn't know more or as much as me.
a) my cousin doesn't know as much as me.
b) my cousin doesn't know more than me.
c) my cousin doesn't know more than or as much as me.
d) no improvement
14. Identify which segment of the given sentence has an error.
Abdul Kalam was more diligent and wiser than any other boy
of his age in his childhood.
a) than any other boy
b) Abdul Kalam was more diligent and wiser
c) of his age in his childhood
d) no error
15. Identify the correct form of given sentences-
The dish is too much salty.
a) The dish is to much salty.
b) The dish is much too salty.
c) The dish is too much salt.
d) no improvement
16. He hardly knows something about me.
a) he hardly knows much thing about me.
b) he hardly know anything about me.
c) he hardly knows anything about me.
d) no improvement
17. Identify which segment of the given sentence has an error.
He experienced and observed nature and life with his
sentimental heart and expressed interior serenity, wisdom and
poetry with leisure pen.
a) wisdom and poetry with leisure pen.
b) He experienced and observed nature and life
c) with his sentimental heart and expressed interior serenity,
d) no error
18. Identify the correct form of given sentences
This subject is a worthy matter of note.
a) This subject is a matter worthy of note.
b) This subject is a worth matter of note.
c) This subject is a matter worth of note.
d) no improvement
19. The climate of Chennai is warmer than Delhi.
a) The climate of Chennai is warmer than of Delhi.
b) The climate of Chennai is warm than that of Delhi.
c) The climate of Chennai is warmer than that of Delhi.
d) No improvement
20. Identify which segment of the given sentences has an error.
As the cashier is honest and industrial, the present employer is
unwilling to dispense with his services.
a) dispense with his services.
b) the present employer is unwilling to
c) As the cashier is honest and industrial
d) no error
21. According to the consultant a more detail analysis of customer
need and product pricing is required.
a) product pricing is required
b) according to the consultant a more detail
c) analysis of customer need and
d) no error
22. Identify the correct form of given sentences-
She prefers to work than to take a siesta.
a) she prefers working than taking a siesta.
b) she prefers to work than to take a siesta.
c) she prefers working to taking a siesta.
d) she prefers to work rather than taking a siesta.
23. Could I have an another cup of tea?
a) could I have an other cup of tea?
b) could I have another cup of tea?
c) could I have the other cup of tea?
d) no improvement
24. It was made of a green, metallic, strange material.
a) It was made of a strange, green, metallic material.
b) It was made of a metallic, strange, green material.
c) It was made of a metallic, green, strange material.
d) no improvement
25. He is enough mature to cope with the financial setback.
a) He is enough mature to cope up with the financial setback.
b) He is mature enough to cope with the financial setback.
c) He is mature enough to cope up with the financial setback.
d) No improvement
26. She is the most eternal optimist.
a) She is a most eternal optimist.
b) She is an eternal optimist.
c) She is a very eternal optimist.
d) no improvement
27. Military of America is superior than any other country.
a) Military of America is superior to any other country.
b) Military of America is superior than that of any other
country.
c) Military of America is superior to that of any other country.
d) No improvement
28. Staying at home is preferable than falling sick.
a) Staying at home is more preferable to falling sick.
b) Staying at home is preferable to falling sick.
c) Staying at home is preferable to fall sick.
d) no improvement
29. My car is two times bigger than your car.
a) My car is two times bigger than that of your car.
b) My car is two times bigger of your car.
c) My car is two times as big as your car.
d) no improvement
30. He is uglier than cruel.
a) he is ugly as well as cruel.
b) he is more ugly than cruel.
c) he is as ugly as cruel.
d) no improvement
 • Find which part of the given sentences has an error.

6. I liked that opportune moment(a)/ where the workers proved their

might to take on the(b)/ company and came out victorious. (c)/ no
error(d)

7. Raunak was very frightened of (a)/ her step mother that she could not
(b)/ utter a word before the police. (c)/ no error(d)

8. No sooner did the students reach (a)/ the lab than the teacher
came(b)/ and started scolding them very loud. (c)/ no error(d)
9. We should only seek the truth(a)/ in any circumstance, only then(b)/
we will fulfil our duty as a human being. (c)/ no error(d)

10. All the pupils(a)/ stood up respectively as their(b)/ guru entered the
room. (c)/ no error(d)

11. They pay him beautiful salary, (a)/ still he is thinking about (b)/
applying in some other company. (c)/ no error(d)
12. He abandoned his (a)/ wife and children without (b)/ any vividly
reason. (c)/ no error(d)

13. He completed not only (a)/ his graduation but also (b)/ got the job
right after. (c)/ no error(d)

14. The ship was drowned (a)/ when it smashed with a (b)/ rock in the
middle of the sea. (c)/ no error(d)
15. He was exceedingly (a)/ paid for how skilful (b)/ he handled the
crowd. (c)/ no error(d)

16. I met him at the cultural fest (a)/ of our college five years ago and (b)/
have not forgotten him ever for. (c)/ no error(d)

17. He consoled (a)/ it was quite all right (b)/ to reject the offer. (c)/ no
error(d)
18. The company was not paying (a)/ him enough so he resigned himself
(b)/ from that company and joined another. (c)/ no error(d)

19. Niharika wedding planners organised (a)/ a destination wedding and

the venue (b)/ was decorated heavenly. (c)/ no error(d)

20. She worked (a)/ nobler than(b)/ her brother. (c)/ no error(d)
21. The room is very beautiful (a)/ but too much small (b)/ to
accommodate all of you (c)/ no error(d)

22. The amount which the company (a)/ has paid to the dependents (b)/
of the dead worker was fairly unjustified. (c)/ no error(d)

23. They yet have (a)/ enough time to prepare (b)/ for their exam. (c)/ no
error(d)
24. She is too much brilliant, (a)/ so all the teachers take pride (b)/ in
calling her their student. (c)/ no error(d)

25. Somebody reported to the (a)/ contractor that his partner had (b)/
only died a week before. (c)/ no error(d)

26. Being much contented with the sincerity (a)/ of members of the staff,
the CM said that (b)/ the state needed sincere men like them. (c)/ no
error(d)
27. His classmates ignored (a)/ him as he never (b)/ talked to them
friendly. (c)/ no error(d)

28. Riya said that the examination was (a)/ difficult and she could not
answer (b)/ questions enough to pass it. (c)/ no error(d)

29. She did not ask me to (a)/ complain against him because she wanted
(b)/ to punish him in her own way. (c)/ no error(d)

30. "Under no circumstance (a)/ We can help you in this illegal (b)/
work.", said the manager(c)/ no error(d)
 Select which segment of the given sentence has an error.
11. The weather was too pleasant to enjoy.
a) The weather was
b) to enjoy
c) too pleasant
d) no improvement
12. Identify the correct form of the given sentence-
Kaira solved the numerical yesterday hastily at school.
a) Kaira solved the numerical hastily at school yesterday.
b) Kaira solved the numerical yesterday at school hastily.
c) Kaira solved the numerical hastily yesterday at school.
d) no improvement
13. Identify the correct sentence-
a) The wedding venue is decorated heavenly.
b) The wedding venue has heavenly decoration.
c) The wedding venue is heavenly decorated.
d) All are correct
14. Roy behaved gentlemanly in the party.
a) Roy behaved in a gentleman manner in the party.
b) Roy behaved in a gentlemanly manner in the party.
c) Roy behave in a gentlemanly manner in the party.
d) no improvement
15. Identify the segment which has an error-
Have you been ever to Singapore before?
a) been ever
b) have you
c) to Singapore
d) before
16. Identify the correct sentence -
a) The cause of his actions was nobler than that of his cousin's.
b) The cause of his actions was more noble than that of his cousin's.
c) The cause of his actions was nobler than his cousin.
d) The cause of his actions was noble than his cousin's.
17. Identify which segment has an error-
Not only drinking but smoking too is very injurious to health.
a) injurious to health
b) but smoking too
c) no only drinking
d) no improvement
18. Select the correct sentence -
a) I wrote yesterday a letter with a view to reminding her of her
selection in our team.
b) I wrote a letter yesterday with a view to reminding her of her
selection in our team.
c) I yesterday wrote a letter with a view to reminding her of her
selection in our team.
d) I wrote a letter yesterday with a view to remind her of her
selection in our team.
19. Mark which segment of the given sentence has an error-
she was heavily fined last month for coming lately.
a) fined last month
b) for coming lately
c) she was heavily
d) no improvement
20. Identify the correct sentence -
a) Who will believe that she was not hardly hurt by her husband's
death?
b) Who will believe that she was not hardly hurted by her husband's
death?
c) Who will believe that she was hardly hurt by her husband's death?
d) Who will believe that she was hard hurt by her husband's death?
21. Mark which segment of the given sentence has an error-
When carefully examined it was found that Monisha was the main
culprit.
a) it was found that
b) when carefully examined
c) Monisha was the main culprit
d) no improvement
22. Identify the correct form of the given sentence -
They were quite all right about his leacherous character.
a) They were quite alright about his leacherous character.
b) They were quiet right about his leacherous character.
c) They were quite right about his leacherous character.
d) no improvement
23. Mark which sentence is grammatically correct without changing the
sense it conveys-
a) He got the prize since he deserved it.
b) He got the prize since he was deserving.
c) He got the prize since he earned it through his labour.
d) all are correct
24. Select which segment of the given sentence has an error-
Following the inflation, exhibitions have hiked their ticket prices by
approximate forty percent.
a) by approximate forty percent
b) following the inflation, exhibitions
c) have hiked their ticket prices
d) no improvement
25. Identify the correct way of writing a sentence without changing the
sense it conveys -
1. Raman is a coward.
2. Raman is a coward man.
3. Raman is a cowardly man.
a) 1&2
b) 1&3
c) 2&3
d) all are correct
26. Select which segment of the given sentences has an error-
So quickly did Priya run that she caught the bus.
a) caught the bus
b) Priya run that she
c) she quickly did
d) no improvement
27. Select which segment of the given sentences has an error-
Mini ran straightly to her room in a fit of rage after her mother had
rebuked her.
a) in a fit of rage after her
b) Mini ran straightly to her room
c) mother had rebuked her
d) no improvement
28. Select which segment of the given sentences has an error-
One should face the challenges posed by life manly.
a) the challenges posed
b) one should face
c) by life manly
d) no improvement
29. Select which segment of the given sentences has an error-
The principal rejected my application outrightly as it was against the
rules of the school.
a) the rules of the school
b) outrightly as it was against
c) the principal rejected my application
d) no improvement
30. Identify the correct sentence -
Dr. suchita worked nobler than all other activists.
a) Dr. suchita worked more noble than all other activists.
b) Dr. suchita worked nobly than all other activists.
c) Dr. suchita worked more nobly than all other activists.
d) no improvement
 Find which segment of the given sentences has an error-

6. Sunita recognized the girl at once (a)/ as she resembled with her
mother (b)/ Anita, Sunita’s college friend. (c)/ no error(d)

7. Dacoits stab security guard (a)/ to death, rob Rs.10 lakh (b)/ from a car
showroom in Patna. (c)/ no error(d)

8. There can be precious (a)/ diamonds and metals (b)/ just below you.
(c)/ no error(d)
9. His main qualification on (a)/ the job is his extensive experience (b)/
and his flexible nature. (c)/ no error(d)

10. India’s education sector is expected (a)/ to grow with six percent this
year which is (b)/ two percent more than the previous year. (c)/ no
error(d)

11. Since the lack of manpower (a)/ we could not arrange free health
camps (b)/ at different points in the city. (c)/ no error(d)
12. The king proclaimed, in my kingdom (a)/ no one would be
discriminated (b)/ because of religion or profession. (c)/ no error (d)

13. He has got the position (a)/ of supervisor by dint of (b)/ sheer hard
work. (c)/ no error (d)

14. Raman never listens (a)/ what his parents say, (b)/ hence gets in
trouble. (c)/ no error (d)
15. He had to take leave of (a)/ four days as he was going to (b)/ his town
to see his sick mother.(c)/ no error(d)

16. My father was an Army man (a)/ so he always emphasized on(b)/ the
importance of discipline in one’s daily life.(c)/ no error(d)

17. Had I been (a)/ at your place I would not (b)/ have approved of the
proposal.
18. Tappu confessed that he had (a)/ scratched Bhide’s scooter with
purpose (b)/ to take revenge of his father’s insult. (c)/ no error(d)

19. My teacher is so prejudiced against me (a)/ that whenever I show him

my homework, (b)/ he always finds fault in it. (c)/ no error(d)

20. Henry’s parents pleaded to (a)/ the school authority not to (b)/ take
any action against him. (c)/ no error(d)
21. We have been standing here (a)/ under the shade of this tree for the
last (b)/ forty five minutes waiting for the rains to let up. (c)/ no
error(d)

22. On hearing the arguments, (a)/ the judge acquitted him from the
charge (b)/ of the embezzlement of the government money. (c)/ no
error(d)

23. According to me (a)/ he is a person who is at (b)/ odds with the world
(c)/ no error(d)
24. He started drinking again (a)/ after a long period of (b)/ complete
abstinence of alcohol. (c)/ no error(d)

25. As he decided to settle (a)/ down abroad, he is likely to dispose all (b)/
his property in the country of his origin (c)/ no error(d)

26. He is the one who (a)/ can part with his estate but (b)/ not with his
aged parents.(c)/ no error(d)
27. Ever since she became a spiritual teacher (a)/, she has been living in
Himachal independent (b)/ from her parents. (c)/ no error(d)

28. Ministers from both the countries (a)/ entered the rotunda, did other
formalities (b)/ before entering the agreement. (c)/ no error(d)

29. Prateek Kuhad is much (a)/ sought after singer by college students (b)/
and is invited for various cultural fests. (c)/ no error(d)

30. Mr. Malhotra appointed (a)/ a maid to wait for (b)/ her bed-ridden
wife. (c)/ no error(d)
 Fill up the following blanks with suitable options-

11. Whales breathe ___ blowholes, baleen whales have two and toothed
whales have one.
a) Via
b) By
c) By way of
d) throughout
12. Let the descriptive grammarians be concerned ___ who uses what
under which condition.
a) At
b) For
c) From
d) With
13. These reports about the failure of the surgery have deterred some
women ___ the surgery.
a) To have
b) From having
c) Of having
d) About having
14. ____ the new policy, we feel that the target set ____ literacy rate for
the aged may not be achieved.
a) Owing, for
b) Owing to, about
c) Owing to, of
d) Owing to, for
15. I am obliged _____ you _____ your kindness.
a) With, for
b) To, about
c) to, for
d) for, for
16. The insurance company has promised to compensate _____ the
damage ______ my house.
a) Of, in
b) For, to
c) No preposition, of
d) For, in
17. ____ laying ____ senior employees, the company decided to ask them
to take voluntary retirement.
a) Instead of, over
b) Inspite of, off
c) Instead of, off
d) Despite, over
18. Just one month prior _____ the inauguration of the bridge, the
workers called ______ the strike.
a) To, out
b) No preposition, off
c) To, off
d) No preposition, off
19. _____ telling enchanting stories, granny distributed cookies ______
the children sitting ______ her.
a) Beside, to, besides
b) Besides, among, besides
c) Besides, to, beside
d) Beside, among, besides
20. _____ of being a clear winner, he was not given the student of the
year award as he was not popular _____ teachers.
a) Instead , between
b) Inspite , among
c) Instead , in
d) Despite, among
21. The authority had warned the villagers _____ the danger of going
there but they didn’t pay heed _____ it.
a) Against, for
b) Of, of
c) Of, to
d) About, to
22. Their blithe resulted ____ a 5 year old boy’s falling _____ the deep pit.
a) In, in
b) To, to
c) in, to
d) In, into
23. The elder sister is ambitious ______ fame and glory while the younger
sister has ambition ______ nothing.
a) Of, of
b) For, for
c) Of, for
d) For, of
24. They were in search _____ water but their search _____ it was _____
no avail because the deadly desert had no oasis.
a) Of, for, of
b) For, of, of
c) Of, of, of
d) Of, for, for
25. They are determined to remain completely aloof _____ any kind
______ war service.
a) Of, of
b) Off, off
c) From, of
d) From, off
26. Meeta informed _____ the police _____ the accident.
a) To, of
b) No preposition, about
c) No preposition, of
d) To, about
27. My uncle’s family deal _____ beauty products , recently their deal is
fixed ____ famous brand L’Oreal.
a) Of, for
b) In, with
c) In, for
d) With, with
28. People sympathized ____ her as she was bereft _____ her beloved
husband.
a) With, from
b) On, of
c) With, of
d) On, from
29. The students were not amenable _____ the new ideas which were
suggested ____ the teacher.
a) For, of
b) Of, by
c) To, of
d) To, by
30. Mridula seems almost impervious _____ the criticism _____ all sides.
a) For, of
b) To, of
c) To, from
d) For, from
 Identify which segment of the given sentences has an error or
select the improved part of the segment-

9. The minister congratulated the artist for his grand achievement.

a) The artist for
b) The minister congratulated
c) His grand achievement
d) No improvement
10. She was debarred to receive the scholarship when her criminal record came
to light.
a) Her criminal record came to light
b) To Receive the scholarship when
c) She was debarred
d) No improvement
11. After a long discussion over a period of ten hours, the management finally
agreed to the agitating workers’ demands.
a) After a long discussion
b) Over a period of ten hours
c) Finally agreed to the agitating workers’ demands
d) The management
12. Harry ran across the road and almost got run on by a car.
a) By a car
b) Harry ran across the road
c) And almost got run on
d) No improvement
13. As we lay on the couch, she lied to me about her trip.
a) She lied to me
b) No error
c) About her trip
d) As we lay on the couch
14. He was angry with me because he thought my remark was aimed before him.
a) Because he thought my remark
b) He was angry with me
c) Was aimed before him
d) No improvement
15. Dronacharya had great affection to his disciple Arjuna.
a) Dronacharya had great affection with his disciple Arjun.
b) Dronacharya had great affection for his disciple Arjun.
c) Dronacharya had great affection alongwith his disciple Arjun.
d) No improvement
16. The Bhagvad Gita comprises of 700 shlokas in 18 chapters.
a) Comprises of 700 shlokas
b) The bhagvad gita
c) In 18 chapters
d) No improvement
17. The company issued additional shares to shareholders in lieu of a cash
dividend.
a) Additional share to shareholders
b) The company issued
c) In lieu of a cash dividend
d) No improvement
18. The meeting was put off as nobody ¬turned on due to heavy rain.
a) Put out, turned up
b) Put on, turned out
c) No improvement, turned up
d) Put out, no improvement
19. The CEO held a meeting to apprise the employees about the upcoming
challenges and discuss about the future of the company.
a) Apprise of the employees, discuss
b) Apprise about the employees, discuss of
c) Apprise the employees of, discuss
d) No improvement, no improvement
20. Karan has a great antipathy against Piyush and his arrogance.
a) Antipathy to Piyush and his arrogance.
b) Antipathy against Piyush and to his arrogance
c) Antipathy to Piyush and against his arrogance
d) No improvement
21. Kairav was blind from one eye but he did not yield to his weakness.
a) Blind of, yield in
b) Blind in, no improvement
c) Blind from, yield towards
d) No improvement, yield to
22. Sharan’s parents were left with no alternative but to acquiesce with her
unfair demand.
a) But for, to
b) But to, in
c) No improvement, to
d) No improvement, in
23. Tanya was in time for her flight.
a) In time
b) For her flight
c) Tanya was
d) No improvement
 Identify the sentence which has correct use of preposition-
24.
a) My parents promised to present me an I-pad on my birthday.
b) My cousin provided me housing during my tough times.
c) The whole country is seething with discontent.
d) His intent was to probably ward of an attack.
25 identify which segment of the given sentence has an error-
He felt vexed with himself for his lapse from good manners, yet hardly able
to account for it.
a) For his lapse from good manners
b) He felt vexed with himself
c) Yet hardly able to account for it
d) No improvement
26 Identify the sentence which has correct use of preposition (26,27)
a) I am going to order for a new pair of spectacles.
b) Earlier the prisoners were bound by heavy iron chains.
c) Two crash victims were admitted in the local hospital.
d) They gorged themselves on chocolates and pastries.
27.
a) A summons was served to him last week.
b) Reema complained against her sister to the mother.
c) My plane was late and the lay-over in Washington was very short.
d) A balanced diet has a direct bearing over fitness and good health.
28. Identify the sentence which does not have the correct use of preposition-(28-
30)
a) Charge of murder was framed against his brother.
b) He was charged with the theft of the precious painting.
c) The police cordoned out the area to ensure safety of the senior citizens.
d) Hari was married to Shri.
29.
a) Ladies were robbed of their jewellery.
b) He is afraid of going out in the dark.
c) Ruby was engrossed in her work.
d) He brooded the insult he faced.
30.
a) I am used to doing my work on my own.
b) These measures have been taken with a view to increasing the
company's profits.
c) He objected to being treated like a child.
d) Mrs Weaver had to work full-time in order to earning a living.