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Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options.

_______ behaviour of Pakistan is not very surprising.

  1. Tolerant

  2. Inimical

  3. Cordial

  4. Gruesome


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Inimical pertains to 'enemy like'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. Without any _______ discussion the meeting ended.

  1. next

  2. further

  3. farther

  4. distant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Farther is used for physical distances. Further is used for figurative distances.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. I am very fond of ________ kind of books.

  1. this

  2. these

  3. some

  4. all


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'All' and 'these' will require 'kinds'. As 'kind' is singular in the sentence, we use 'this'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. After your written tests are over, you will have to face an _______ test.

  1. oral

  2. verbal

  3. spoken

  4. noun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The use of 'an' implies that the missing word begins with a vowel sound(e.g. oral).

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. The guests thanked the host for his _______ hospitality.

  1. cold

  2. cool

  3. hot

  4. warm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 We use 'warm' and 'cold' to describe people's attitude also. A warm  behaviour means a friendly and welcoming behaviour.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

EAGER

  1. jealous

  2. zealous

  3. anxious

  4. keen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Zealous, anxious and keen are all variations of the same emotion(eager). Jealous has a negative connotation.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

EMINENT

  1. imminent

  2. renowned

  3. reputed

  4. famous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Eminent means 'respectable, popular or renowned'. Imminent means 'something that is unavoidable, or bound to happen'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. Without ________ knowledge one should not attempt an answer.

  1. solid

  2. sufficient

  3. little

  4. the little


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct phrase is 'sufficient knowledge'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underline word.

FUTILE

  1. vain

  2. useless

  3. fooled

  4. ineffectual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Futile means 'of no use', 'vain', 'ineffectual' and useless except 'fooled'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. I am fifteen years old. I am an ________.

  1. teenager

  2. young

  3. adolescent

  4. adult


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The use of 'an' implies that the missing word begins with a vowel sound(e.g. adolescent).

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. The police officer had a ________ duty for three days.

  1. mobilizing

  2. mobilized

  3. mobile

  4. moderate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The adjective 'mobile' describes the noun 'duty'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

ABRIDGED

  1. abbreviated

  2. shortened

  3. constructed

  4. miniature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Abridge means 'to shorten or condense' especially a piece of written work.

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. One should be ________ in class.

  1. attentive

  2. attention

  3. serious

  4. casual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 We pay 'attention' to something. We are serious towards something. Casual does not agree with the meaning of the sentence. The correct word is 'attentive'(an adjective that describes the condition of the student).

Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate word from the given options. Children should be paid ________ attention.

  1. better

  2. severe

  3. proper

  4. great


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Proper attention'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

GORGEOUS

  1. homely

  2. splendid

  3. grand

  4. magnificent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Homely means someone who is 'simple and plain', which is different from the meaning of gorgeous.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

ARDUOUS

  1. hard

  2. tough

  3. difficult

  4. calm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Arduous means 'something that is demanding of great effort or difficulty'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

ABSOLUTE

  1. unblemished

  2. limited

  3. restricted

  4. flawed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolute means' free from perfection' and 'free from restriction'. Blemish refers to a flaw or a mark that distracts the appearance, 'unblemished' is the opposite.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

ADVERSE

  1. favourable

  2. auspicious

  3. desired

  4. antagonistic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antagonistic and adverse have the same meaning, i.e opposing, hostile and unfriendly.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

FINE

  1. coarse

  2. rough

  3. reward

  4. gravel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word 'fine' can be  used in two ways; it is used to refer to 'penalty' and also refers to 'something of superior quality' or 'consisting of minute particles'. 'Gravel' also means ' minute particles'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

GENUINE

  1. original

  2. spurious

  3. adulterated

  4. sham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genuine means 'something that is not a fake or someone free from pretense'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

IDLE

  1. lazy

  2. slow

  3. sluggish

  4. diligent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Idle is associated with laziness or not having any work to do. Slow and sluggish also refer to the same, except 'diligent'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

MEEK

  1. lowly

  2. humble

  3. low

  4. modest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A meek person is one who is a bit timid, submissive or a gentle soul. 

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

LOUD

  1. low

  2. feeble

  3. gaudy

  4. muted


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When we say someone's dressing or manner is too loud, we mean they are too 'flashy or showy'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

BRIGHT

  1. lambent

  2. blunt

  3. dull

  4. dim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Lambent' means softly bright or radiant.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

TRUST

  1. rely

  2. integral

  3. faithful

  4. friend


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trust and rely mean the same, 'the ability to depend confidently or put one's trust in someone/something'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

SAVAGE

  1. civilized

  2. fierce

  3. mannered

  4. urbane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Savage means 'barbarian or uncivilized'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

JUST

  1. now

  2. fair

  3. impartial

  4. indiscrimininating


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Just as a noun means ' to be fair and honourable in judgement'. 'Now' is an adverb that answers the question 'when?'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word. FAMILIAR

  1. mysterious

  2. strange

  3. known

  4. unusual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Familiar means something that is commonly known.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the given word.

VOID

  1. vacant

  2. gaping

  3. dotted

  4. lined


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Void means 'an empty space or vacancy'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

ULTIMATE

  1. warning

  2. signal

  3. final

  4. past


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Ultimate means 'last, conclusive or decisive'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

BOLD

  1. timid

  2. meek

  3. coward

  4. audacious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The words 'timid', 'meek' and 'coward' are opposite in meaning to the word 'bold', except 'audacious'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

PROFUSE

  1. refused

  2. accepted

  3. greeted

  4. copious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Profuse is associated with abundance, generosity. Copious also means the same.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

GREEDY

  1. avaricious

  2. tempting

  3. covetous

  4. abstemious


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Abstemious means 'not greedy especially in terms of eating or drinking'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

COY

  1. friendly

  2. inimical

  3. bashful

  4. surrounded


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Coy means shy or easily embarrassed.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underline word.

CURIOUS

  1. antiquated

  2. listless

  3. inquisitive

  4. similar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Curious means eager to know or learn, such a person is also called 'inquisitive'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

Wit

  1. intelligence

  2. intelligent

  3. talkative

  4. dull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Wit means 'intelligence, mind or sense'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

OBSCENE

  1. vulgar

  2. beautiful

  3. scenic

  4. graphical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Obscene means vulgar or bad.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

SLENDER

  1. disturbing

  2. thin

  3. wide

  4. deep


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Slender means ' thin or gracefully slim'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

SOLITARY

  1. solar

  2. secluded

  3. sleeping

  4. single


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Solitary means to isolate.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

CLEVER

  1. foolish

  2. dull

  3. stupid

  4. simpleton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The opposite of clever would be 'stupid'.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the synonym of the underlined word.

AUSTERE

  1. ousted

  2. stern

  3. solemn

  4. dedicated


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Austere means severity or extreme rigour or hardness. 

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

EASY

  1. difficult

  2. tough

  3. complex

  4. hard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The closest word opposite in meaning to 'easy' is difficult.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

FAIR

  1. dirty

  2. clumsy

  3. filthy

  4. foul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 To be fair in something means to be free from bias, injustice or dishonesty. A foul play or game means a game where cheating or biasness has taken place.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

NATURAL

  1. urban

  2. rural

  3. created

  4. artificial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Natural means 'existing in or formed in nature', 'artificial' is what is made by human beings.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

STRANGE

  1. interesting

  2. listless

  3. familiar

  4. unknown


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Strange means 'unfamiliar, outside of one's experience'.  

Directions: Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word.

SURPLUS

  1. deducted

  2. deficit

  3. deduced

  4. losing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Surplus means an amount greater that what is required or needed. Deficit means less than what is needed.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

ORTHODOX

  1. heterodox

  2. paradox

  3. broad

  4. considerate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Orthodox means customary or conventional, or pertaining to beliefs and attitudes. Broad is someone who can accept changes.

Directions: Choose the word which is not the antonym of the underlined word.

Rude

  1. familiar

  2. polite

  3. urbane

  4. crude


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Rude means rough in manner or behaviour, unmannerly.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

OPAQUE

  1. unique

  2. oblique

  3. adherent

  4. transparent


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Opaque means 'not transparent or translucent'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error.

This is not the (a) / sense which (b) / concerns us here (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Which' should replaced by 'that'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. I would appreciate (a) / you letting me know (b) / as soon as possible (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct phrase is  'you informing me'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. The experiment proved to my laboratory partner and I (a) / that prejudices about (b) / the results of an investigation (c) / are often unfounded (d) / No error.(e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The subject of the sentence is 'the experiment', 'my laboratory partner and I' act as the object, so the objective case(my laboratory partner and me) should be used.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. There is often disagreement (a) / as to whom (b) / is a better student, (c) / Rampravesh or R. Sangma? (d) / No error. (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The subjective case 'who' is used.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. The student which receives (a) / the highest score (b) / will be awarded a scholarship (c) / No error. (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'The student that'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. Do you really believe (a) / that she has blamed (b) / us for the accident (c) / especially you and I (d) / No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Especially you and I' act as the indirect object of the sentence, hence, the correct form is ' especially you and me'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. When he comes back from vacation (a) / Brajesh and me (b) / plan to look for (c) / another apartment (d) / No error. (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Brajesh and me' are the doer of the action, hence, the subjective case(Brajesh and I) should be  used.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. Most foreign students (a) / prefer fast food than (b) / normal Indian meals (c) / available in the school canteen (d) / No error. (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Prefer is followed by 'to'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. Almost all of the people (a) / who ultimately commit suicide (b) / have made a previous unsuccessful attempt to kill (c) / themselves or have threatened to do so (d) / No error. (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. The president of the firm(a)/ along with its vice presidents(b)/ have decided (c)/to give a bonus package to its top employees(d)./No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The use of the additive 'along with' means that the verb(have) should agree with the first subject(president), hence, the verb should be 'has'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable option. Any one could do this job if _______ tried.

  1. we

  2. he

  3. they

  4. ones


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Anyone' will be followed by a singular pronoun.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. He always helps my wife and I (a) / with our (b) / tax returns (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'My wife and I' act as the object, hence, the correct usage is 'me and my wife' .

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable option.

It is matter of understanding between you and _______ and nothing else.

  1. I

  2. me

  3. my

  4. mine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Let, between, except and but are followed by the objective case.

Directions: Choose the word which is the antonym of the underlined word.

LAUGHTER

  1. sadness

  2. sad

  3. crying

  4. happy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Laughter describes the condition or state of laughing. Sadness describes the opposite state.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. The food at(a)/ the cafeteria tastes(b)/ well and the(c)/ students love it (d). No error (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Some sense verbs like 'taste', 'smell' etc are described by an adjective(good) rather than an adverb(well). 

.Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Mark and Steve Waugh are Australian batsmen ________ have played well.

  1. each

  2. every

  3. none

  4. who


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Who' is used for people.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. ___________ are you talking to?

  1. Whom

  2. Who

  3. Which

  4. What


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The sentence is enquiring about the person receiving the action(talking), so the missing word acts as the object. Therefore, we use 'whom'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

You are the only student _______ could answer this question.

  1. who

  2. such

  3. as

  4. that


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct phrase is 'The only boy that could answer'. 

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. If I were him (a) / I would have taught (b) / those cheats a lesson (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the pronoun acts as a predicate nominative following a linking verb(were) then the subjective case is used. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun.

Be sure that everyone brings ____ books to the class.

  1. himself

  2. herself

  3. his

  4. their


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Everyone, anyone and someone  is followed by a singular pronoun.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. This terrorist will speak nothing ________ the police wants to know.

  1. who

  2. that

  3. which

  4. whom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Who' and 'whom' are used for people. 'Which' is used for objects or animals. 

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. It was her (a) / whom everyone (b) / wanted to win (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. The jury expressed _______ divided opinion.

  1. their

  2. our

  3. its

  4. his


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Here, the 'jury' is considered as different individuals expressing their opinions. Therefore, the missing pronoun is 'their'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Did you see Mohan and _____ at the game?

  1. she

  2. he

  3. her

  4. they


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The missing pronoun should be in the objective case, hence, the correct answer is 'her'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun.

We helped _____ to bring some snacks at the party.

  1. herself

  2. themselves

  3. ourselves

  4. him


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'We helped ourselves to some snacks' means 'we ate some snacks'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun.

The jury gave ________ verdict in unanimity.

  1. their

  2. his

  3. her

  4. its


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The 'jury' acts as a single entity and not individual members(so we use 'its' and not 'their').

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun.

It is ________ who helped you during the crisis.

  1. he

  2. him

  3. himself

  4. his


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The missing pronoun is the doer of the action (helping), hence, it should be in subjective case(he).

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Have you not bought ________ apples?

  1. this

  2. that

  3. any

  4. some


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'This' and 'that' cannot be used with plural nouns(apples).'Some' is used in a positive sentence, while 'any' can be used in a sentence with a negative sense.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.

I have not smoked _____ ages.

  1. for

  2. since

  3. by

  4. during

  5. from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'For' is used before a duration of time, 'since' is used for a specific time.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. _______ of these books belongs to you?

  1. What

  2. Any

  3. Which

  4. Whose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Which' is used for objects or animals.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. We bought a Whirlpool washing machine. Our neighbour also bought _____.

  1. this

  2. one

  3. either

  4. that


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'One' refers to the same type of washing machine.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option. This is ____ the way to speak to your teacher.

  1. hard

  2. bare

  3. hardly

  4. most


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The correct adverb is 'hardly'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) Measles (B) are (C) infectious (D) disease. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Replace 'are' with 'is an'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) The gentry (B) of the town has (C) assembled (D) here. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Gentry, though singular in form is always used as a plural noun. 

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) The blinds (B) deserve (C) our sympathy. (D) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 To refer to blind people as a noun, we use 'blind'. 

Directions: In the following question, find out the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer.

(A) The sun sheds (B) its beams (C) on rich and poor (D) alike. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Replace 'on' with 'to'

Directions: In the following question, find out the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer.

(A) We can keep (B) our societies clean (C) if we follow the instructions (D) of the social reformers. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Replace 'societies' with 'society'.

Directions: In the following question, find out the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer.

(A) The meeting (B) was held (C) for two and a half (D) hours. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

No error

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) Seema gives (B) herself (C) air whenever (D) she is at a party. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The correct phrase is 'give herself airs', which means 'to act better or superior to others'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. Let you and I (a) / promise not to quarrel (b) / about such unimportant (c) / matters any more (d) / No error.(e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Let, between, except and but are followed by the objective case of the pronoun, so 'Let you and me' is the correct phrase.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Most of the workers were wearing _____ red hats.

  1. his

  2. him

  3. their

  4. they


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Workers' as plural require a plural pronoun(their).

Directions: In the following question, find out the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer.

(A) Four memorandums (B) have been given (C) to the ministers (D) regarding our problems. (E) No errror

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The plural of 'memorandum' is 'memoranda'. 

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) Listen (B) to (C) which (D) I say (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Replace 'which' with 'what'.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) My friend knows (B) many languages (C) but the Latin and French alphabets (D) will be a problem for him. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 We say 'The Latin' or 'The French' to refer to the Latin or French people. Delete 'the' in front of 'Latin and French'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. ________ , Jack and Maggie finished the assignment quickly.

  1. Us

  2. I

  3. Him

  4. Them


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The missing word acts as one of the subject. Hence, 'I' is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) Recently I visited Shimla (B) and found (C) the sceneries (D) to be marvelous. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There is no plural form of 'scenery'. Scenery' is used for both singular and plural cases.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. (A) Kajal married (B) Animesh what (C) made Sanjay (D) very unhappy (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct sentence is 'Kajal married Animesh is what made...'.

Directions: In the following question, find out the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer.

(A) Great pains have been (B) taken to ensure (C) the safety (D) of the passengers. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is no plural of 'pain'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun.

Those two friends love ______.

  1. one another

  2. each other

  3. every other

  4. both other


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Each other' is used for two people. 'One another' is used for more than two people.

Directions: In the following question, find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark the answer as No error. Of those who graduated (a) / with Amit and he (b) / Ritesh is the only one (c) / who has found a good job (d) / No error.(e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'With Amit and him',  as they act as the object of the sentence.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

No (1) farm (2) data in this (3) regard (4) are available. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Data' will be followed by a singular verb(is). 

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Sita White has (1) filed a (2) paternity (3) suit against (4) formar Pakistani cricket star, Imran Khan. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correctly spelt word is 'former'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun. Its always best for a student to ask questions when ____ does not understand a problem.

  1. she

  2. they

  3. it

  4. their


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'she', 'a student' is singular and a singular pronoun(she) should be used.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Accept in a few cases, (2) undergraduates from most of our colleges are (3) treated as (4) equivalent to school graduates. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Except in few cases'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

They had (1) inherited a (2) mighty kingdom and they (3) extended it (4) farther. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word to be used is 'further'. 'Farther' is used to express physical distances, and 'further' is used metaphorically.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4), have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The World Bank had (1) launched a metropolitan (2) environment (3) improvement (4) programme in Mumbai. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Use 'started' or 'commenced' instead of 'launched'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) People may choose to (2) keep their old traditions from (3) their native country or to (4) except new ones. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'accept'. 

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) conflict between (2) capitalism and (3) democracy is (4) inherint and continuous. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Inherent'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Action heroes Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty are (1) willing to take risks to (2)execute daring (3) stunt (4) sequences in their films. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) declaration of the Rights to the Child was (2) unanimously (3) adapted by the (4) United Nations. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Replace 'adapted' with 'adopted'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

There is a thin line (1) dividing (2) business (3) entertainment and (4) personnel entertainment. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 It should be 'personal'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The draft (1) document is (2) expected to be ready for the (3) approval of the National Development (4) counsel by May, 1997. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Counsel' means ' to guide or advise', the correct word is 'council'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The Big B of (1) entertainment is (2) prepairing to take a (3) giant leap (4) abroad. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The correct spelling is  'preparing'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Formation of (2) various (3) diary co-operative societies (4) throughout, the country is the cause of white Revolution in India. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Replace 'diary' with 'dairy'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Many simple (2) words (3) are often (4) misprunounced.(5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'mispronounced'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

There is no natural (1) dye (2) what makes hair black, so (3) beware of (4) spurious products. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A demonstrative pronoun 'that' should be used here.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The juicer helps extract the juice (1) efficiently in (2) seconds, leaving the (3) waist pulp in a (4) separate chamber. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'waste'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context of the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The policeman (1) ceased the (2) articles which were stolen by a seven (3) year old (4) boy yesterday. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 'Ceased' means 'stopped', the correct word to use here is 'seized'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

If you want to give (1) advice to others, first (2) act consistently (3) with that (4) yourself. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The correct phrase is ' act consistently with it'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

His leg (1) disability (2) stopped him from sitting in his most (3) favourite (4) posture. (5)All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 A more appropriate word would be 'hindered'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Bandana says that (1) rigorous training (2) as well as (3) infinite patience (4) is required to educate the modern generation styles. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Those boys (1) that attend the class (2) regularly will (3) complete the (4) coarse properly. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'course'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Of all (1) the planets, (2) Murcury is the smallest and (3) nearest (4) to the sun. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'Mercury'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

All (1) checks should be (2) verified carefully before they (3) are passed for (4) payment. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'cheques'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Microsoft was (1) locking up the market with (2) practises which every computer (3) manufacturer and (4) competitor despised. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The word to be used is 'practices'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) The Taj (2) presents a (3) pleasant (4) site in full moon. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Replace 'site' with 'sight'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Kissing a day (1) goodbye is a (2) greater art, in (3) which few of us are truly (4) adapt. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Replace 'adapt' with 'apt'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

It is (1) possible that Nepal, where Charles Sobhraj (2) is wanted for (3) murders, may move for his (4) extradition from France. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The status report (1) filled by the local police in the (2) judicial (3) court on the Umesh (4) murder case raised questions about a minister's role in the affair. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Reports are 'filed' in police stations.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

When a political person (1) looses faith in (2) himself and his activity, it is not (3) surprising that the world at large (4) does so too. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct word to use here is 'loses'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Chanel V will (2) telecast a series of stories related to (3) tobacco (4) intake to mark the world smoking day May 31. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'Channel'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The sun hid (1) itself behind the (2) mountains and (3) darkened the (4) valley. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Delete 'itself'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Rinki (1) does have an above (2) average voice but her (3) sense of (4) rhythm and melody is simply perfect. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Traveling is a good (2) way to find out more (3) about different countries with different (4) traditions and customs. (5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'Travelling'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

On her marriage she wore (1) much jewellery, (2) studded with (3) diamonds, which showed her father's (4) effluence. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'affluence'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

They (1) feel (2) embarassed when men of (3) considerable importance (4) are arrested. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'embarrassed'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) average number of (2) passengers, carried by Indian Airlines has (3) shown an upward (4) trained in the last few months. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'trend'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Making (1) an important (2) decision alone can (3) bring many negative (4) aspects. (5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

 No error.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) gala dinner party (2) was served with apples and fruit (3) cream as (4) desert. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 The correct word is 'dessert'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) feminisist movement's failure (2) to support the victim in the (3) Paula Jones vs President Clinton (4) has evoked immense public interest. No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct word  id 'feminist'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Since (1) when did (2) been a writer become a (3) career choice, with appropriate (4)degree courses and pecking orders?(5) No error.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 'Been' should be 'being'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The (1) economical condition of our (2) beloved country (3) does not seem to be (4) satisfactory at all. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The correct word is 'economic'.  Economical and economic are both adjectives. Economical can  be used to refer to the spending habits of a man, e.g an economical man. Economic is used for countries.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

A frame of (1) beautiful pictures (2) are (3) hung on the (4) terrace of the house. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Delete 'are', replace with 'is'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

(1) Despite of repeated (2) warnings your son (3) has been taking cigarettes without having any (4) sense of fear. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The syntax is 'Despite repeated warnings..' or 'Inspite of .....'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Columbus (1) discovered America (2) whereas the Wright brothers (3) discovered (4) the aeroplane. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The Wright brothers 'invented' the aeroplane.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The 17th of (1) June is the birthday of (2) a girl (3) whom I (4) will marry. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Delete 'a', replace with  'the girl'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

I was taken (1) aback when a ten (2) year old boy told me that he (3) knew to (4) operate a revolver. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 The phrase should be in present simple tense, i.e 'knows to'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The gulf (1) crisis alone should (2) not blame for the (3) rise in the prices of (4) petroleum products. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The correct syntax is ' The gulf crisis alone  should not be blamed for...'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

My brother (1) tells me that Mukesh Sanyal (2) who left his house at 15 (3) is now a big businessman . (4) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The phrase 'who left' is not correctly used in this context. The proper word could be ' who ran away from'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

The CBI has (1) chargesheted the Bihar Chief Minister and (2) president of Janta Dal in animal (3) husbandry (4) scam. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 The correct spelling is 'chargesheeted'.

Directions: In the sentence given below four words which are numbered (1),(2),(3)and (4) have been printed in bold type, one of which may be either inappropriate in the context or the sentence or wrongly spelt. The number of that word is the answer. If all the four words are appropriate and also correctly spelt, mark (5) i.e. all correct as the answer.

Gopal did not (1) allow his sister to (2) see the adult film (3) as (4) her age was below 18. (5) All correct.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Replace 'see' by 'watch'.

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