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Description: English Test - Collection of questions on English grammar and vocabulary help for UPSC, Bank PO, GRE, SAT, MAT, TOEFL, MCA, LAW and MBA entrance examinations
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The deputy officer was charged[a] /with looking at over the files[b]/ to find other evidence[c]/ of wrongdoing.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

If the zoning changed[a],/ we will be able to purchase[b] /the building down the street [c]/and redesign it[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

When we go on vacation, [a]/we prefer swim[b] /and active sports to sightseeing and[c]/lying on the beach.[d]/

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

Before to go[a]/ elsewhere for new staff[b]/, we always try[c]/ to hire in house. [d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

All things considered[a]/, the inclement weathers [b]/this month hasn't significantly decreased[c]/ productivity of the staff .[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

The packages were tied altogether, [a]/so that [b]/they would be[c]/ easier to carry.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

Remembered the backlog from last year[a]/, the staff decided to work[b]/ a little overtime every day to avoid [c]/a recurrence[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

From this bill of sale,[a]/ we can see that[b]/ she had sold the computer [c]/about six months after she bought it.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

Initial we were very anxious to start the computer seminar[a]/, but we found it [b]/so difficult that we [c]/eventually withdrew.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

Reports on the[a]/ rise in hotel costs[b]/ come from authority[c]/ sources in the industry[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

After reviewing our finances, [a]/we decided[b]/ reduce spending in all[c]/ departments except marketing[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

Ms. Rossini, who already heads [a]/several committees, have accepted [b]/yet another position[c]/ in the Foreign Affairs Commission[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

The Prime Minister has flew back to his country[a]/ after successfully negotiating[b]/ the long-awaited trade[c]/ agreement with China.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

Laboratory tests revealed [a]/that the metal using in[b]/ this particular model[c]/ was actually an alloy of inferior quality.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

The computer has mistakenly [a]/canceled your club membership[b]/but it can be reinstate by tonight [c]/or tomorrow at the latest[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

The museum is taking measures to protect its paintings [a]/from the damaging effects[b]/ of pollutions and utra-violet rays,[c]/ which are getting worse and worse with each passing year.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

We chose to take a trip[a]/ to the Far East because[b]/ it was advertised as adventurous[c]/ and intrigued.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: D

Analysts reported[a]/ the economy it is moving[b]/ in a steady, [c]/upward direction.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been separated as a, b, c and d. Identify the part having an error.

Ecologists feared [a]/ the American eagle might be near extinction [b]/ as there were very few sights [c]/ of them in the last decade [d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct phrase will be 'as there were very few sightings of them.....'. The sentence is talking of the act of catching sight, while sight is the ability to see.

The museum director was neither friendly or [a]/professional in his approach[b]/ to the interested students [c]/and their teacher.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

As your old one[a]/, this new copier can[b]/ collate and staple[c]/ the copies in half the time[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: A

The native population[a]/ of Alaska has begun[b]/ documenting it's[c]/ wildlife's migratory patterns.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: C

I drove for almost an hour[a]/ before realizing [b]/that I had forgotten[c]/ my suitcase with the important things in them.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: D

Initially, your loan[a]/ application sent to the loan officer,[b]/ who must check your credit [c]/standing before making any preliminary decision[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B

Since Mrs. Papin[a]/ herself initiated the trade negotiations,[b]/ it was assumed that the decrease[c]/ in tariffs was done from her blessing[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: D

The wooden fence[a]/ surrounded the factory[b]/ is beginning[c]/ to deteriorate from rain[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d


Correct Option: B
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