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Description: English - 3
Number of Questions: 15
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Tags: English - 3 Synonyms/Meanings Error Identification Adjectives and Adverbs (Word Usage) Spellings Antonyms One Word Substitution Preposition and Conjunction Change of Voice Best Expression
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition out of the given options.

I had a very strange experience ___________ my stay in Africa.

  1. in

  2. during

  3. either ‘during’ or ‘in’

  4. since

  5. for

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We prefer ‘during’ when we say that something happens between the beginning and end of an event or activity.

Directions: Select the word that can be used in place of the given phrase.

The release of pent-up emotions

  1. Catharsis

  2. Cede

  3. Celebrate

  4. Chasten

  5. Chastise

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct. The word catharsis is a noun which means the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Directions: Find one word that can be used in place of the given phrase.

The belief that nothing has any value, especially religious and moral principles

  1. Nonchalance

  2. Nihilism

  3. Nostalgia

  4. Nepotism

  5. Nemesis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct. The correct answer is 'nihilism'. The word 'nihilism' is a noun which means 'the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless'.

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the word in bold.

ABUNDANT

  1. Ripe

  2. Cheap

  3. Plenty

  4. Absent

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Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into three parts labelled 1, 2 and 3. Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (4) as your answer.

The girl, along with (1)/ her mother and friends, (2)/ are going to the book shop. (3)/ No error (4).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, ‘3’ is the correct option as part (3) of the sentence has the error. The sentence has no subject–verb agreement. Here, the subject is singular but the verb is plural. The accompanying phrase “along with her mother and friends” does not alter the grammatical relation between the subject (the girl) and the verb (are going). Thus, the correct singular verb should be 'is going'.

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Although it is a beautiful drive, one still has to be VIGILANT about stray animals.

  1. Careless

  2. Indifferent

  3. Ignorant

  4. Observant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here, careless is the correct option, as it implies not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Indifferent is having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Ignorant is lacking knowledge or awareness in general and observant is someone who is quick to notice or perceive things.

Directions: Fill in the blank space in the given sentence with a conjunction or preposition from the following alternatives. You are required to select the correct option.

When my grandfather passed ________, I rushed to Delhi to attend his funeral.

  1. over

  2. away

  3. back

  4. off

  5. out

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The prepositional phrase 'passed away' indicates death or dying. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Directions: Change the voice from active to passive and select the correct option.

Do you imitate others?

  1. Are others imitated by you?

  2. Are others being imitated by you?

  3. Were others being imitated by you?

  4. Have others been imitated by you?

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The tense is simple present. The object 'others' will come to the front, after the helping verb 'are'.

Directions: Choose the word with nearly the same meaning as the key phrase.

Loss of prominence

  1. Edge

  2. Eclipse

  3. Eerie

  4. Electric

  5. Effable

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Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is divided into three parts labelled 1, 2 and 3. Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (4) as your answer.

Mrs. Taneja cried (1)/ that she had (2)/ cut her hand! (3)/ No error (4).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, ‘3’ is the correct option as part (3) of the sentence has an error. Here, at the end of the sentence, exclamation mark has been used whereas in indirect sentence, no exclamation mark can be used.

Directions: Which of the following four sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. Neither the size nor the colour of the pullover are right.

  2. Found guilty of serious misconduct, the student leader was rusticated.

  3. I prefer tea more than coffee.

  4. We shifted here only the previous year.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rectifications needed: ‘is right’; ‘prefer tea to coffee’; ‘last year’

Directions: Choose the grammatically correct option from the following:

  1. Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent?

  2. Could you give me the amount what you filled out in the check you sent?

  3. Could you give me the amount for which you filled out in the check you sent?

  4. Could you give me the amount wherein you filled out in the check you sent?

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Correct Option: A

Directions: Select the incorrectly spelled word.

  1. Palate

  2. Pallet

  3. Plumet

  4. Plate

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct option is (3).

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.

They made an ________ discovery.

  1. old

  2. young

  3. unique

  4. exciting

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reference is to a novel act, which is exciting in a way. Young and old indicate age. Unique indicates one of a kind, which is not supported grammatically.

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for the word in bold.

Honour

  1. Stigma

  2. Care

  3. Humility

  4. Prestige

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Here, prestige is the correct synonym of honour as it implies widespread respect or acclaim. Stigma implies a mark of disgrace or reproach, care is concern and humility implies the state of being humble or graceful.

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