DIRECTIONS for questions 1 : In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, then your answer is (4) i.e., No error.
When I went there
Charles is playing
Charles is playing
) No error
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Answer: Option B.
The event shows past time. Hence, Charles was playing should be used
DIRECTIONS for questions 2 : In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Reverie
determination
day-dream
reality
realization
Answer: Option B
The word Reverie (Noun) means: a state of thinking about pleasant things, almost as though you are dreaming; daydream.
Look at the sentence: He was jolted out of his reverie as the door opened
DIRECTIONS for questions 3 to 4: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To strain every nerve
to make utmost efforts
to feel weak and tired
to be a diligent worker
to be methodical in work
Answer: Option A
to make utmost efforts
To flog a dead horse
to whip a dead horse
to attempt to do the impossible
waste one's efforts
to take advantage of a weakness
Answer: Option B
to attempt to do the impossible
DIRECTIONS for questions 5 to 6: In the following questions, a sentence or bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (1), (2) and (3) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
A taller Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades.
A Sikh, taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward
A Sikh rushed forward taller than any of his comrades
A Sikh rushed forward than any of his comrades taller
No improvement
Answer: Option A
A sikh, taller than any of his comrades, rushed forward
An author in the reign of Queen Anne who was famous lived in a cottage
. An author in the reign, who was famous, of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
In the reign of Queen Anne, an author lived in a cottage, who was famous
An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
No improvement
Answer: Option C
An author who was famous in the reign of Queen Anne lived in a cottage
DIRECTIONS for questions 7 to 8: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
A person who has no money to pay off his debts
insolvent
poor
destitute
pauper
Answer: Option A
A person who has no money to pay off his debts- Insolvent
Words uttered impiously about God
amoral
philosophy
logic
blasphemy
Answer: Option D
Words uttered impiously about God - blasphemy
DIRECTIONS for questions (9- 10): In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part Is your answer. Your answer is (4) i.e.. No error.
He is a university professor
/ but of his three sons
/ neither has any merit.
/ No error
Answer: Option D
Neither is used for two things. For more than two things, none should be used
After knowing truth
/ they took the right decision
/ in the matter
/ No error
Answer: Option D
After knowing the truth will be a correct usage.
