Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Rohan is (A)/ interested and excited about (B)/ the birthday party. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

During our vacation, (A)/ we went to Delhi and (B)/ stayed their for five days. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Little Tim, together with (A)/ his teacher and fellow classmates, (B)/ are going to the picnic. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

I consider it as significant, (A)/ and an earmark of civilisation, (B)/ that we are replacing this form of government with republics and democracies. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

He worked (A)/ quick so as to finish (B)/ his work on time. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

His mastery over several (A)/ subjects and topics make (B)/ him a sought-after teacher. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Each member of the cricket team (A)/ should pack their bags and (B)/ reach the station at 9 o’clock. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

They went to the cinema (A)/ yesterday and were eating (B)/ burgers there. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Motor racing is my favourite (A)/ sport as it is challenging, (B)/ exciting and interests me. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: The following sentence has been split into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

My boss had asked (A)/ me to look after the report (B)/ before we submit it. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

She is one of the best mothers that have been ever lived.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

I met a man today that I had heard was on the train that derailed.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

My means were much more reduced owing to that heavy loss.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

I eat so that I might live.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

That bridge on the river is not very resolute as it is very old and in dilapidated condition.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

The teacher impressed at us 'the value of discipline'.

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

His father still trusts him, though he had deceived him.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Spiders are notorious hunters, LURING prey into their sticky webs or ambushing them from behind a leaf.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

In a debate, you need to have a quick RIPOSTE.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

The FICKLE weather soon had me changing from my shorts into my thick slacks.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

You must ADHERE to the terms of the contract.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

The fairy castle decor provides a MAGICAL setting for story times featuring costumed characters.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

The con man was skilled at DECEPTION, using it to deprive his victims of their savings.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Authorities insist that warnings of possible terrorist bombs targeting aid workers in the region are based on CREDIBLE information.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

The drunk driver's BLATANT disregard for the lives of others, earned him seven years in prison.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

SERENDIPITY plays an enormously important role in travel photography.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

The young politician has never been CONVICTED of any criminal offenses.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

Dolphins are well-known for their AGILITY and social behavior.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

The police used fire hoses and ferocious dogs to ROUT the protestors.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

He is a political leader with STERLING qualities.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the VERACITY of the facts, until you have confirmed them elsewhere.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

The manufacturer hopes its commercial advertisement will IMPEL us to purchase its new product.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

The prosecutor announced plans to EXTRADITE the international fugitive back to his native country.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

Every teacher has a PRECOCIOUS student who always asks some really difficult questions.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

If your initial plans go AWRY, you must simply go ahead with new plans.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

The director of the disease centre gave a press conference to DISPEL the myths about the Ebola virus.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence with a word printed in capital letters followed by four words. Select the option that is most nearly the same in meaning to the given word.

If you want to keep your job, you need to be SCRUPULOUS about completing your work in the proper fashion.

Directions: Supply a suitable preposition/phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

The head offices of the corporation in Japan will have an input ______ the project.

Directions: Supply a suitable preposition/phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

I consider him my mentor because he gave me a leg ________ when I was completely new to the business.

Directions: Supply a suitable preposition/phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

The tickets to the rock show were sold out __________ a couple of hours.

Directions: Supply a suitable preposition/phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

I prevailed _______ him to join our party as we have the same guiding principles in our lives.

Directions: In the following item, some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as p, q, r and s to produce the correct sentence. Choose the alternative that is the correct representation of the sentence.

at his door, (p) may be laid (q) but he is certainly not dishonest (r) a great many faults (s)

Directions: In the following item, some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to rearrange these parts which are labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the alternative that is the correct representation of the sentence.

in a prose translation, (P) when he was fourteen (Q) he told us that (R) he had read Milton, (S)

How do the changes in the quantum of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere occur?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follow:

Forests provide a wide range of goods and services. Goods include timber, fuel wood, as well as food products (berries, mushrooms, etc.) and fodder. As regards important services, forests and trees play a role in the conservation of ecosystems, in maintaining quality of water, and in preventing or reducing the severity of floods, avalanches, erosion, and drought. Forests provide a wide range of economic and social benefits, such as employment, forest products, and protection of sites of cultural value. Forests, like other ecosystems, are affected by climate change. The impact due to climate change may be negative in some areas, and positive in others. However, forests also influence climate and the climate change process mainly by effecting the changes in the quantum of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They absorb CO2 from atmosphere, and store carbon in wood, leaves, litter, roots and soil by acting as “carbon sinks”.

What are the economic or social benefits that forests provide?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follow:

Forests provide a wide range of goods and services. Goods include timber, fuel wood, as well as food products (berries, mushrooms, etc.) and fodder. As regards important services, forests and trees play a role in the conservation of ecosystems, in maintaining quality of water, and in preventing or reducing the severity of floods, avalanches, erosion, and drought. Forests provide a wide range of economic and social benefits, such as employment, forest products, and protection of sites of cultural value. Forests, like other ecosystems, are affected by climate change. The impact due to climate change may be negative in some areas, and positive in others. However, forests also influence climate and the climate change process mainly by effecting the changes in the quantum of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They absorb CO2 from atmosphere, and store carbon in wood, leaves, litter, roots and soil by acting as “carbon sinks”.

What is an appropriate heading for the given passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows:

The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

What does the phrase ‘enormous potential’ in the passage refer to?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows:

The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

According to the passage, how does climate change affect ecosystems?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follow:

Forests provide a wide range of goods and services. Goods include timber, fuel wood, as well as food products (berries, mushrooms, etc.) and fodder. As regards important services, forests and trees play a role in the conservation of ecosystems, in maintaining quality of water, and in preventing or reducing the severity of floods, avalanches, erosion, and drought. Forests provide a wide range of economic and social benefits, such as employment, forest products, and protection of sites of cultural value. Forests, like other ecosystems, are affected by climate change. The impact due to climate change may be negative in some areas, and positive in others. However, forests also influence climate and the climate change process mainly by effecting the changes in the quantum of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They absorb CO2 from atmosphere, and store carbon in wood, leaves, litter, roots and soil by acting as “carbon sinks”.

How does the passage suggest that sericulture can become an excellent mode of income augmentation?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows:

The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.

Why does the author of the given passage think that the living conditions of the workers of the silk manufacturing industry are bleak?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows:

The ancient technique of rearing silkworms for production of silk yarn (and weaving it into expensive cloth) is widely practiced today. There is a huge export market too for silk cloth and garments. However, as in so many other traditional industries, the primary producers get only a fraction of the profits which are usually cornered by middle men and trading houses. Consequently the mulberry cultivators, silk reelers, weavers, etc. continue to live in dismal conditions. They also face hardships arising from pests, non-availability or poor quality of raw materials and price manipulations. Sericulture and silk production have an enormous potential in our country provided it is made available to rural people, especially women, and its marketing is organised independently. It can serve as an excellent mode for employment generation and augmentation of income. This requires not only providing fresh technological inputs to primary producers but more importantly, evolving and establishing new systems of organising production and marketing.