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Verbal Ability (Mixed Test) - 47

Description: Verbal Ability Preparation and Practice Test for English, Bank PO, UPSC, LAW and Fashion Designing Courses
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Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

You ________ be punctual.

  1. shall

  2. will

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is a peice of advice (for accomplishing a responsibity). And in such cases, we use modal 'should'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

I don't think I ________ be able to go.

  1. must

  2. will

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of future tense. To refer to future we use either modal 'will' (for certainity) or 'would' (for uncertainity). Words 'do not think' in the sentence shows a sort of certainity, hence, option 2.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

I wish you ________ tell me earlier.

  1. shall

  2. will

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In case of a wish, we use either modal 'were' or 'would'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

The dog is walking ________ the road.

  1. upon

  2. on

  3. of

  4. along


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Verb 'moving' is a movement, and for movements we prefer modal 'upon' (if the platform of movement is changed). But roads are not ment for walking but for riding and driving, and we use preposition 'along' in case of walking.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

He ________ not pay unless he is compelled.

  1. shall

  2. will

  3. should

  4. would


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A sense of certinity is implicit in the sentence. And to show certanity of an action in case of future, we use modal 'will'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

I am fond ________ music.

  1. to

  2. in

  3. of

  4. by


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Fond of' is a phrasal usage which means liking someone or something.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

The river flows ________ the bridge.

  1. under

  2. below

  3. down

  4. along


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preposition 'under' and 'below' both show up-down relationship (or relationship of vertical location). But where the distance between two things (nouns) is small, we use preposition 'under', and vice-versa.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

________ I assist you?

  1. Shall

  2. Will

  3. Should

  4. Would


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whenever we offer our help to somebody, we use modal 'shall'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

Make haste, ________ you will be late.

  1. but

  2. unless

  3. for

  4. or


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence implies that if one action does not take place, the other is bound to occur. Conjunction 'or' is the correct usage.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

Be just ________ fear not.

  1. but

  2. and

  3. for

  4. or


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Be just and fear not' is an adage which means that 'You should be right or fair; equitable; impartial and rest all leave to the Almighty'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

He fled, ________ he was afraid.

  1. but

  2. yet

  3. for

  4. and


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'For' here is used as a reason.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

I ran fast, ________ missed the train.

  1. but

  2. yet

  3. since

  4. and


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is a complex sentence, where the supplementary clause depends on the primary clause. The sentence implies that 'despite running fast I missed the trian'. Conjunction 'but' is the correct usage. Conjunction 'yet' is used with 'though'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

________ you try, you will not succeed.

  1. But

  2. Unless

  3. Till

  4. If


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 4 is completely redundant here. The sentence implies that if one action does not take place, the other will not happen. But there is a negative connotation. And for negative conditional sentences, we use preposition 'untill'.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

He is afraid ________ the dog.

  1. to

  2. by

  3. of

  4. off


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Afraid of something' is a phrasal usage which means feeling fear; frightened; apprehensive of someone or something.

Directions: Choose the part of speech of the underlined word.

He kept the fast for a week.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Noun

  4. Adverb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here 'fast' refers to 'fasting'. It is a noun.

Directions: Choose the part of speech of the underlined word.

Don't boast too much.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Noun

  4. Adverb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Boasting' is an action or a verb. And anything that qualifies to a verb is an adverb.

Directions: Point out the part having an error. If there is no error mark (d) as your answer.

The verbal statement of the witness (a)/ differed greatly (b)/ from his written statement (c)/ No error (d).

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Improper usage of the vocabulary. 'Verbal statement' should be replaced with 'oral statement'.

Directions: Choose the part of speech of the underlined words.

He is the right man in the right place.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Noun

  4. Adverb


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anything that qualifies a noun/pronoun, or adds something to it is an adjective. Here 'man' and 'place' are nouns, hence, option 2.

Directions: Point out the part having an error. If there is no error mark (d) as your answer.

Mahesh is a disciplined boy (a)/ and does (b)/ as he is told. (c)/ No error (d).

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is perfectly correct.

Directions: Point out the part having an error. If there is no error mark (d) as your answer.

It being a holiday (a)/ all the hostel inmates decided to (b)/ celebrate by going out to a movie (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Replace 'to go out to' with 'to go out for'.

Directions: Choose the part of speech of the underlined word.

Muslims fast in the month of Ramzan.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Noun

  4. Adverb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Here 'fast' is taken as an activity of keeping away from the food. Hence, it's a verb.

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the options given below and fill in the blank.

The work was done ________ haste.

  1. under

  2. in

  3. of

  4. along


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'In haste' is a phrasal usage, which means 'very fast'; 'in a big hurry'.

Directions: Point out the part having an error. If there is no error mark (d) as your answer.

You should (a)/ never carry tales or (b)/ tell ill of others (c)./ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Incorrect usage of vocabulary. Replace 'tell' with 'speak'.

Directions: Point out the part having an error. If there is no error mark (d) as your answer.

If you lose your passport (a)/ in a foreign country (b)/ it will effect you hardly (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Replace noun 'effect' with verb 'affect'.

Directions: Choose the part of speech of the underlined word.

God defined the right.

  1. Verb

  2. Adjective

  3. Noun

  4. Adverb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Right' or 'wrong' are nouns.

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