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201.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
I hope it's not imposing on your hospitality, but could I stay to dinner?
(a) Stay over
(b) Stay up to
(c) Stay at
(d) No improvement
: B
202.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
Working in the slums brought her in against the realities of poverty.
(a) Brought her forward
(b) Brought her up
(c) Brought her on
(d) No improvement
: C
203.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
He secured the first position in a hundred metres race.
a. A hundred metre race
b. Hundred metres race
d. No improvement
: C
204.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
Our armed forces are superior to those of any other country in the world.
a. Superior than
b. Superior from
d. No improvement
: D
205.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
The Union Finance Minister has said that fresh recruitment will be restricted to one-third of the vacancies that arise in the government jobs.
a. Rise
b. Raise
d. No improvement
: D
206.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
In facing adverse situations, he was very stoical.
a. Tactless
b. Flinching
d. Assured
: B
207.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
Though aware of his crimes, he remained impenitent throughout.
a. Repentant
b. Sorrowful
d. Pertinent
: A
208.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
There are many anecdotes about his sister who is an imperious personality.
a. Characterless
b. Pious
d. Submissive
: D
209.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
The speaker made some very cogent remarks.
a. Flattering
b. Unconvincing
d. Vociferous
: C
210.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
The young business executive was very perspicacious.
a. Banal
b. Clever
d. Unreliable
: A
211.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A fortuitous combination of circumstances led to the discovery of his lineage.
a. Unfortunate
b. Accidental
d. Ludicrous
: C
212.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
The Prime Minister's radio broadcast galvanised the people's sprit.
a. Frightened
b. Pacified
d. Distracted
: C
213.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
Their arrival defiled the atmosphere.
a. Purified
b. Polluted
d. Glorified
: A
214.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
The speaker recalled the deceased leader's benevolent deeds.
a. Unpopular
b. Unkind
d. Unplanned
: B
215.
Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
This officer is noted for his zeal.
a. Intolerance
b. Inefficiency
d. Indifference
: D
216.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
She purchased gimcrack ornaments from the market.
a. Expensive
b. Worthless
d. Smuggled
: B
217.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
After he came back from his evening walk, he felt famished.
a. Exhausted
b. Hungry
d. Relaxed
: A
218.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
She is very discreet.
a. Mannered
b. Mild
d. Prudent
: D
219.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
On public occasions, she was very punctilious about forms and manners.
a. Serious
b. Careful
d. Casual
: B
220.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
Such conduct deserves reprimand.
a. Praise
b. Punishment
d. Reward
: C
221.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
Forthrightness in speech may not always be a desirable quality.
a. Outspokenness
b. Obliqueness
d. Equivocation
: A
222.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
This is a lucrative business.
a. Profitable
b. Dangerous
d. Questionable
: A
223.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
The Prime Minister delivered an impromptu speech to the students.
a. Important
b. Impressive
d. Offhand
: D
224.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
The two opposing parties have reached a stalemate.
a. Dilemma
b. Deadlock
d. Settlement
: B
225.
For each underlined part, four words/phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given below. Choose that word/phrase which is nearest in meaning to the underlined part.
Graduation Day is a momentous day for most students.
a. Memorable
b. Melancholy
d. Hectic
: C
226.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
Ashok kumar, whose name has almost become a legend (P)/ in his private life (Q)/ the evergreen hero of the silver screen (R)/ is essentially a quiet and sedate person. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. R Q S P
b. Q S R P
d. R P S Q
: D
227.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
I who worked (P)/ for the uplift of the poor (Q)/ have always known him (R)/ to be an honest man. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P Q R S
b. P S R Q
d. R P Q S
: C
228.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
While I was going to the college, due to an accident ahead; (P)/ so I made a detour via Pragati Maidan (Q)/ I found the road closed (R)/ and reached in time. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. R P Q S
b. R Q P S
d. P Q R S
: A
229.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
The proposal that Indian Ocean should be declared (P)/ has been supported (Q)/ as a zone of peace (R) / by all states. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P S R Q
b. Q R S P
d. Q P S R
: C
230.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
When the sun rose (P)/ as his objective was to reach his destination (Q)/ the traveler resumed his journey (R)/ in time. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. R S Q P
b. P S R Q
d. S R Q P
: C
231.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
Only mountaineering (P)/ should take up (Q)/ people (R)/ who love adventure. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P S Q R
b. R S Q P
d. R Q S P
: B
232.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
The life of a nation principally in the villages (P)/ is lived (Q)/ like India (R)/ and more specifically of a nation. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P S Q R
b. S Q P R
d. R S Q P
: D
233.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
The fact that man is ignorant of his own self (P)/ must not be allowed (Q)/ to cloud the other fact (R)/ that man has reached the moon. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P Q R S
b. R P Q S
d. S P R Q
: C
234.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
The thieves fled away from those who were pursuing them (P)/ with dense shrubs and was (Q)/ into a forest that was covered (R)/ very favourable to concealment. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. P R Q S
b. R P Q S
d. R Q S P
: A
235.
Some parts of the given sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these jumbled parts labelled as P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence from the given alternatives (a), (b), (c) and (d), in order to from a meaningful paragraph:
Indian Airlines fares but also offer (p)/ are not only (Q)/ a number of discounts and concessional tours (R)/ the lowest in the world. (S)
The proper sequence should be
a. S R P Q
b. Q S P????R
d. P S R????Q
: B
236.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Take care that you are not to be cheated.
a. That you will not be cheated
b. You will not be cheated
d. No improvement
: C
237.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
I am surprised that he dares speak in such a tone to his father.
a. He dares to speak
b. He dare to speak
d. No improvement
: A
238.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
I am afraid you two are at cross-purpose.
a. Are at cross-purposes
b. Are in cross-purpose
d. No improvement
: A
239.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Machines turn human society from an agrarian one into an industrial one.
a. Has turned
b. Turned
d. No improvement
: C
240.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Yes I would, if I should, rather be a sparrow than a snail.
a. Can
b. Shall
d. No improvement
: C
241.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Another question we often ask in those days was whether they believed in God.
a. We will often ask
b. We are often asking
d. No improvement
: C
242.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
I am considering to set up a cyber cafe.
a. Setting
b. Set up
d. No improvement
: C
243.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
It is high time she changes her job.
a. Must change
b. Had changed
d. No improvement
: C
244.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Our Professor is an authority on the subject which he had been teaching since 1966.
a. Has been teaching
b. Is teaching
d. No improvement
: A
245.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
She prefers coffee to tea.
a. Than
b. Over
d. No improvement
: D
246.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
Since I am not new to Mumbai, you must not have come to the Railway Station to receive me.
a. Should not have
b. Need not have
d. No improvement
: A
247.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.
a. Two on bush
b. Two in bush
d. No improvement
: B
248.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
The criminal was ordered to be hanged to death.
a. Hung till death
b. Hung to death
d. No improvement
: C
249.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
If I were a king, I would have helped my subjects.
a. Did have helped
b. Could help
d. No improvement
: C
250.
Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence, three possible substitutions (a), (b) and (c) for that part are given. If any one of the substitutions is better than the underlined part, choose that as your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then choose (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d).
No sooner he saw the police superintendent than he disappeared.
a. No sooner did he see
b. No sooner he had seen
d. No improvement
: B
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