1.
Direction: Choose the correct option to fill the blank for correct grammatical use.
She is a close friend of __________
Correct Answer
D. Mine
Explanation
The correct answer is "mine" because it is used as a possessive pronoun to show that the friend belongs to the speaker. In this sentence, "mine" is used to indicate ownership or possession, indicating that the friend is someone who is close to the speaker.
2.
Choose the correct option:
The man __________ his appearance completely since then.
Correct Answer
C. Has changed
Explanation
The correct answer is "has changed". This is because the sentence is referring to a change that happened in the past and is still relevant in the present. The use of "has" indicates that the action of changing occurred at some point before now and has an ongoing impact.
3.
Direction: Choose the correct option to fill the blank for correct grammatical use.
He took care of her __________ she was restored to health.
Correct Answer
D. Till
Explanation
The word "till" is the correct option to fill the blank. It indicates that he took care of her until the point when she was restored to health.
4.
Choose the word spelt correctly:
Correct Answer
D. Dissipate
Explanation
The word "dissipate" is spelled correctly. It means to scatter or disperse, usually referring to the dissipation of energy or emotions. The other options are spelled incorrectly: "superintendant" should be spelled "superintendent," "seive" should be spelled "sieve," and "alloted" should be spelled "allotted."
5.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words.
He lives __________ Bengaluru __________ 115, Richmond Road.
Correct Answer
B. In, at
Explanation
The correct answer is "in, at". In this sentence, "in" is used to indicate the city or location where someone lives, so it is appropriate to say "lives in Bengaluru". "At" is used to indicate a specific address or location, so it is appropriate to say "115, Richmond Road". Therefore, the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks is "in, at".
6.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words.
'Aurally challenged' is a __________ for the__________.
Correct Answer
B. EupHemism, deaf
Explanation
The phrase "aurally challenged" is a euphemism for the word "deaf". A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to refer to something that may be considered too harsh or offensive. In this case, "aurally challenged" is used as a more polite and sensitive way to describe someone who is unable to hear.
7.
From the options below, choose the word with the incorrect spelling:
Correct Answer
D. Dias
Explanation
The word "Dias" is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is "Diaz."
8.
Direction: Which punctuation mark is missing in the following sentences?
I know that you want to learn to drive Rima but you are too young.
Correct Answer
C. Comma
Explanation
The correct answer is comma. The sentence is a run-on sentence, as it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation. Adding a comma after "Rima" helps to separate the two clauses and make the sentence grammatically correct.
9.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words.
If error is a __________ , fault is __________.
Correct Answer
B. Mistake - a defect
Explanation
The given answer suggests that if error is considered as a general term for any kind of wrongdoing or incorrectness, then fault can be seen as a specific type of error that refers to a defect or flaw. In other words, a mistake can be seen as a broader category that encompasses various types of errors, while a defect specifically refers to a fault or flaw in something.
10.
Direction: Select as an option the word closest in meaning to the given word.
Perturb
Correct Answer
C. Disturb greatly
Explanation
The word "perturb" means to disturb or unsettle someone or something. The option "disturb greatly" is the closest in meaning to "perturb" as it conveys the idea of causing a significant disturbance or disruption. "Turn around" and "compatible" do not accurately capture the meaning of "perturb", and "stipulate" is unrelated to the concept of disturbance.
11.
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words.
The man has __________ the rules of ethical conduct; he is __________ a beast.
Correct Answer
D. Flouted - virtually
Explanation
The man has flouted the rules of ethical conduct; he is virtually a beast.
12.
Direction: Which punctuation mark is missing in the following sentences?
Part of Australia is known to the natives as The Outback.
Correct Answer
A. Inverted commas
Explanation
The correct answer is inverted commas. In the given sentence, "Part of Australia is known to the natives as The Outback," inverted commas are missing. Inverted commas are used to indicate that a word or phrase is being referred to as a specific term or nickname. In this case, "The Outback" is a nickname for a specific region in Australia. Adding inverted commas would clarify that it is a term used by the natives.
13.
Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiomatic phrase.
I was supposed to give a speech to my English class, but I got cold feet and I didn't go.
Correct Answer
C. I got too nervous and I didn't go
Explanation
The phrase "got cold feet" is an idiomatic expression that means to become too nervous or anxious to do something that one had planned or agreed to do. In this context, the person was supposed to give a speech to their English class but became too nervous and backed out. Therefore, the correct answer is "I got too nervous and I didn't go."
14.
Direction: Select as an option the word closest in meaning to the given word.
Veracious
Correct Answer
D. Truthful
Explanation
The word "veracious" means truthful or honest. Therefore, the word closest in meaning to "veracious" is "truthful".
15.
Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiomatic phrase.
Take care of what you say! You will have to eat your words!
Correct Answer
B. You will have to take back what you have said
Explanation
The correct answer is "You will have to take back what you have said." This idiomatic phrase means that if you say something that you later regret or that turns out to be false, you will be forced to retract or apologize for your words.
16.
Direction: Choose the option that is the closest in meaning to the phrases in bold.
He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.
Correct Answer
B. Oppressively
Explanation
The phrase "ruled his subjects with a high hand" implies that the king ruled in a harsh and authoritarian manner, exerting excessive control and suppressing the freedom and rights of his subjects. Therefore, the word that is closest in meaning to this phrase is "oppressively," as it conveys the idea of ruling with cruelty and tyranny.
17.
Direction: Choose the option that is the closest in meaning to the phrases in bold.
I racked my brains to solve this difficult problem.
Correct Answer
D. I subjected my mind to hard thinking
Explanation
The phrase "I subjected my mind to hard thinking" is the closest in meaning to the phrase "I racked my brains to solve this difficult problem." Both phrases indicate that the person put a lot of effort and concentration into trying to solve the problem.
18.
Direction: Choose a single word that is opposed to the meaning contained in the sentence.
Biannual is
Correct Answer
B. Every year
Explanation
The word "biannual" means occurring twice a year. Therefore, the word that is opposed to its meaning would be "every year", as it implies an event happening once a year.
19.
Direction: Choose a single word that is opposed to the meaning contained in the sentence.
He was magnanimous and his benevolence made him give to charity.
Correct Answer
A. Mean
Explanation
The word "mean" is the opposite of "magnanimous" and "benevolent" as it suggests a lack of kindness, generosity, and compassion. In the given sentence, the person's magnanimity and benevolence led them to give to charity, which is the opposite of being mean.
20.
Choose the odd one out:
Correct Answer
A. Temporal
Explanation
The words "ephemeral," "transient," and "eternal" all describe the concept of time or duration, while "temporal" refers to something related to time. Therefore, "temporal" is the odd one out as it is the only word that does not directly describe the concept of time or duration.
21.
Choose the correct option:
If 'inter' means between as In interstate, 'intra' as in intravenous means
Correct Answer
A. Into
Explanation
The correct answer is "into". The word "intra" is a prefix that means "within" or "inside," typically used in medical terminology. On the other hand, the word "inter" is a prefix that means "between" or "among." Given this information, it can be inferred that "intra" is the opposite of "inter" and would have a different meaning. Therefore, the most appropriate option that contrasts with "between" is "into," which indicates movement or transition from the outside to the inside of something.
22.
Which two sentences convey the same idea?
1. Shouldn't they have checked your tickets?
2. I wonder if they should have checked your tickets.
3. I want to know if they checked your tickets.
4. They should have checked your tickets.
Correct Answer
A. 2, 3
Explanation
The correct answer is 2, 3. Both sentences 2 and 3 express curiosity or uncertainty about whether or not someone checked the tickets. Sentence 2 uses the phrase "I wonder" to convey this uncertainty, while sentence 3 uses the phrase "I want to know" to express a desire for information. Both sentences imply that the speaker is questioning whether or not the tickets were checked.
23.
Match the parts of speech (in bold) to their usage (down):
1. Adjective
2. Preposition
3. Noun
4. Verb
5. The fire engine came rushing down the hill.
6. He has seen the ups and downs of life.
7. Down with the tyrant!
8. The porter was hit by the down train.
Correct Answer
A. 1-8, 2-5, 3-6, 4-7
Explanation
The correct answer is 1-8, 2-5, 3-6, 4-7. In the sentence "The fire engine came rushing down the hill," "down" is used as an adverb to describe the direction of the action. In the sentence "He has seen the ups and downs of life," "downs" is used as a noun to refer to the negative aspects or difficult times. In the sentence "Down with the tyrant!" "down" is used as a preposition to indicate opposition or hostility. In the sentence "The porter was hit by the down train," "down" is used as an adjective to describe the train as moving in a downward direction.
24.
Direction: Match the parts of speech (in bold) to their usage.
ABOVE
1. adjective
2. adverb
3. noun
4. preposition
5. Rain comes from above.
6. His conduct is above suspicion.
7. Look above the mantel piece.
8. The above information is for the public
Correct Answer
A.
Explanation
In sentence 5, "above" is used as a preposition to indicate the source or origin of rain. In sentence 6, "above" is used as an adjective to describe the level of suspicion towards his conduct. In sentence 7, "above" is used as an adverb to indicate the direction of looking. In sentence 8, "above" is used as a noun to refer to the information mentioned earlier.
25.
Direction: Choose the segment with the error. If there is no error choose 'd'.
Correct Answer
B. Make the breakfast
Explanation
The error in this sentence is in the segment "make the breakfast". The correct form should be "makes the breakfast" because the subject "Idli and Sambar" is treated as a singular noun and requires a singular verb.
26.
Choose the sentence where the underlined word is used appropriately.
Correct Answer
D. Does he know whom to call about the hotel reservations?
Explanation
The underlined word "whom" is used appropriately in the sentence "Does he know whom to call about the hotel reservations?" This is because "whom" is used as the object of the verb "to call" in this sentence.
27.
Direction: Match the items in column I with those in column II. Choose, the correct answer combination given below:
I
1. As deaf as
2. As bitter as
3. As unpredictable as
4. As slippery as
II
5. gall
6. an eel
7. a post
8. the weather
Correct Answer
B.
28.
1. Can you imagine his forgetting his own birthday?
2. Can you imagine him forgetting his own birthday?
Correct Answer
C. If both sentences are correct
Explanation
Both sentences are correct. In the first sentence, "his forgetting his own birthday" is a gerund phrase acting as the direct object of the verb "imagine." In the second sentence, "him forgetting his own birthday" is a pronoun (object form) followed by a gerund phrase acting as the direct object of the verb "imagine." The difference in construction does not affect the correctness of the sentences.
29.
Complete the given sentence by choosing the correct phrase.
You cannot succeed unless
Correct Answer
D. You work hard
Explanation
In order to achieve success, it is necessary to put in effort and work hard. Without hard work, success cannot be attained.
30.
Direction: Choose the segment with the error. If there is no error choose 'd'.
Correct Answer
D. No error
Explanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.
31.
Re-arrange the scrambled segments in a logical order to make a complete sentence.
1. to places opportunities
2. and so there for English
3. for professional and economic growth
4. because it takes one outside one's own community
5. English is the language of opportunities
Correct Answer
B. 5, 4, 1, 3, 2
Explanation
English is the language of opportunities because it takes one outside one's own community to places for professional and economic growth.
32.
Choose the best construction:
Correct Answer
D. If you had taken care you wouldn't have got typHoid
Explanation
The correct answer is "If you had taken care you wouldn't have got typhoid." This answer is correct because it uses the correct verb tense to convey the meaning of a hypothetical past action. The phrase "had taken care" is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of taking care should have been done before the occurrence of getting typhoid. This construction accurately portrays the cause-and-effect relationship between not taking care and getting typhoid.
33.
Direction: Choose the correct option.
At times, we are all __________ to be mistaken.
Correct Answer
B. Likely
Explanation
The word "likely" means probable or expected to happen. In the given sentence, it implies that it is probable or expected for all of us to be mistaken at times. This makes "likely" the most suitable option to complete the sentence.
34.
1. Recently I read about a unique wedding that took place in the newspaper.
2. Recently I read in the newspaper about a unique wedding that took place.
Correct Answer
B. If the second sentence is correct
Explanation
The correct answer is if the second sentence is correct.
The second sentence "Recently I read in the newspaper about a unique wedding that took place" is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly. The first sentence "Recently I read about a unique wedding that took place in the newspaper" is grammatically incorrect because it places the prepositional phrase "in the newspaper" in an awkward position.
35.
Direction: Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.
As proud as a peacock.
Correct Answer
B. Simile
Explanation
The correct answer is simile because the phrase "as proud as a peacock" is comparing someone's pride to the pride of a peacock using the word "as."
36.
Direction: Identify the figures of speech in the following sentences.
Death lays his icy hand on kings.
Correct Answer
A. Personification
Explanation
The figure of speech in the given sentence is personification. This is because death is being described as laying his icy hand on kings, which is a human-like action attributed to an abstract concept. Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to non-human things.
37.
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer within the context.
"A way to deal with Frozen Feelings".
Every child experiences all that happens around him with total awareness. In the first seven years, the child's brain is like a sponge, taking in all sensory inputs and building his idea of his surroundings. As long as the environment is safe, the child learns with incredible speed. However, when the environment is scary or stressful, the child unlearns past learning just as rapidly.
In the early years of every child's life, whenever there is shock, violence, fear, or pain, these intense emotions are imprinted deeply into memory. Whenever the same activity or situation is repeated, the nervous system and body subconsciously re-experience the memory of that trauma.
Any emotional situation that takes us out of the present and into the past means that whenever the same kind of emotion crops up later in our life we return to the past for our reference point. If that point was at age three, we find ourselves behaving like a three-year-old. We feel childish and we behave childishly. Our feelings are the cause of this 'glitch' in our learning process. We know we should be able to make a positive change, but that doesn't change anything.
The process of change need not be traumatic. We couldn't have done any better because we didn't know how to. But we should realize that was then and this is now! We can choose to choose' again. It's up to us. It's our movie!
The "Frozen Feelings" being talked about are about,
Correct Answer
B. Childhood learning patterns
Explanation
The passage explains that in the early years of a child's life, intense emotions such as shock, violence, fear, or pain can be deeply imprinted into memory. These emotional situations can cause individuals to revert back to the past and behave in ways that are similar to their childhood selves. This suggests that the "Frozen Feelings" being talked about refer to childhood learning patterns, as these patterns can influence an individual's behavior and emotions in the present.
38.
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer within the context.
"A way to deal with Frozen Feelings".
Every child experiences all that happens around him with total awareness. In the first seven years, the child's brain is like a sponge, taking in all sensory inputs and building his idea of his surroundings. As long as the environment is safe, the child learns with incredible speed. However, when the environment is scary or stressful, the child unlearns past learning just as rapidly.
In the early years of every child's life, whenever there is shock, violence, fear, or pain, these intense emotions are imprinted deeply into memory. Whenever the same activity or situation is repeated, the nervous system and body subconsciously re-experience the memory of that trauma.
Any emotional situation that takes us out of the present and into the past means that whenever the same kind of emotion crops up later in our life we return to the past for our reference point. If that point was at age three, we find ourselves behaving like a three-year-old. We feel childish and we behave childishly. Our feelings are the cause of this 'glitch' in our learning process. We know we should be able to make a positive change, but that doesn't change anything.
The process of change need not be traumatic. We couldn't have done any better because we didn't know how to. But we should realize that was then and this is now! We can choose to choose' again. It's up to us. It's our movie!
A 'glitch' is
Correct Answer
B. Uneasy emotions
Explanation
The passage explains that intense emotions, such as shock, violence, fear, or pain, experienced in the early years of a child's life can be deeply imprinted into memory. These emotions can cause individuals to return to the past whenever they experience similar emotions later in life, leading them to behave and feel like a younger version of themselves. This glitch in the learning process is caused by these uneasy emotions. Therefore, the correct answer is "uneasy emotions".
39.
Direction: Choose the correct option.
He hardly cares, __________ ?
Correct Answer
B. Doesn't he
Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't he" because the sentence is in the negative form and is asking for confirmation or agreement. In this type of question, we use the auxiliary verb "do" in the negative form ("doesn't") followed by the subject pronoun "he".
40.
Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer within the context.
"A way to deal with Frozen Feelings".
Every child experiences all that happens around him with total awareness. In the first seven years, the child's brain is like a sponge, taking in all sensory inputs and building his idea of his surroundings. As long as the environment is safe, the child learns with incredible speed. However, when the environment is scary or stressful, the child unlearns past learning just as rapidly.
In the early years of every child's life, whenever there is shock, violence, fear, or pain, these intense emotions are imprinted deeply into memory. Whenever the same activity or situation is repeated, the nervous system and body subconsciously re-experience the memory of that trauma.
Any emotional situation that takes us out of the present and into the past means that whenever the same kind of emotion crops up later in our life we return to the past for our reference point. If that point was at age three, we find ourselves behaving like a three-year-old. We feel childish and we behave childishly. Our feelings are the cause of this 'glitch' in our learning process. We know we should be able to make a positive change, but that doesn't change anything.
The process of change need not be traumatic. We couldn't have done any better because we didn't know how to. But we should realize that was then and this is now! We can choose to choose' again. It's up to us. It's our movie!
Identify the correct statement, based on the paragraph.
Correct Answer
B. We feel childish and we behave childishly
Explanation
The passage states that when we are in an emotional situation that takes us out of the present and into the past, we may find ourselves behaving like a three-year-old. This implies that we feel childish and behave childishly in such situations. Therefore, the statement "We feel childish and we behave childishly" is correct. The passage does not mention anything about the process of change needing to be traumatic, so the statement "The process of change needs to be traumatic" is incorrect.