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301.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) Scarcely had we (b) alighted from the train (c) than it began (d) to rain cats and dogs. (e) No error

: A

302.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Ramesh along with / b) his children was / c) invited for the / d) party in Ashoka Hall. / e) No error.

: C

303.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
a) It did not / b) take me very long / c) to unzip my / d) fellow interviewees. / e) No error.

: E

304.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) He had no / b) illusions of being / c) either a distinguished writer / d) or a editor. / e) No error.

: D

305.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) No sooner did / b) he announce the / c) tour the children / d) screamed with great joy. / e) No error.

: C

306.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) He is / b) known for / c) both his hard / d) work and intelligence. / e) No error.

: C

307.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) His only / b) claim to fames is / c) that he is / d) son of a rich man. / e) No error.

: D

308.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) He always want / b) to get the best / c) of facilities whether / d) he deserves it or not. / e) No error.

: A

309.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) If you would have / b) informed me I would have / c) immediately taken some / d) action against him. / e) No error.

: A

310.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) I have been / b) working on my / c) autobiography for the / d) last seven years. / e) No error.

: E

311.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore the answer of punctuation, if any)
a) Neither the salary / b) nor the work / c) atmosphere were / d) good in that office / e) No error.

: C

312.

Choose the correct Antonym of the key-word from the four alternatives given.
PRIDE

a. Jealously

b. Prestige

d. Proud

: C

313.

Choose the correct Antonym of the key-word from the four alternatives given.
VICE

a. False

b. Fool

d. Virtue

: D

314.

Out of four alternatives words given, one is correctly spelt. Choose the correct spelling.

a. Quandry

b. Qundry

d. Quendry

: C

315.

Out of four alternatives words given, one is correctly spelt. Choose the correct spelling.

a. Omelette

b. Omelete

d. Omelate

: A

316.

Out of four alternatives words given, one is correctly spelt. Choose the correct spelling.

a. Miritricious

b. Meretricious

d. Meritricious

: B

317.

Out of four alternatives words given, one is correctly spelt. Choose the correct spelling.

a. Infatuation

b. Infactuation

d. Infectuaction

: A

318.

A key-word is given. Below the key-word four alternatives are given. Choose one of them which is nearest in meaning to the key-word
INFER

a. To conceive

b. To deduce

d. To take away

: B

319.

A key-word is given. Below the key-word four alternatives are given. Choose one of them which is nearest in meaning to the key-word
DROOP

a. Straight

b. Curved

d. Line

: C

320.

A key-word is given. Below the key-word four alternatives are given. Choose one of them which is nearest in meaning to the key-word
FALLACY

a. False opinion

b. Deep fall

d. Death

: A

321.

A key-word is given. Below the key-word four alternatives are given. Choose one of them which is nearest in meaning to the key-word
BLITZ

a. Concentrated attack

b. News

d. Fall

: A

322.

Each of the following sentences is divided into four parts and have been jumbled up. You are required to arrange the sentences to give the proper sequence.
There is no doubt
P: That children grow more
Q: On length of sleep
R: But the growth may not epend
S: When asleep

a. QRPS

b. PSQR

d. QPRS

: C

323.

Each of the following sentences is divided into four parts and have been jumbled up. You are required to arrange the sentences to give the proper sequence.
According to the opinion of experts
P: Professionalism in sports
Q: Since sportsmen pursue success more
R: Does more harm than good
S: Than their commitment to the game

a. PRQS

b. PSQR

d. QRPS

: A

324.

Each of the following sentences is divided into four parts and have been jumbled up. You are required to arrange the sentences to give the proper sequence.
In 1915
P: From the Presidency college
Q: which now bears his name
R: Bose founded the great institute
S: After his retirement

a. SRQP

b. RQSP

d. SPRQ

: D

325.

Each of the following sentences is divided into four parts and have been jumbled up. You are required to arrange the sentences to give the proper sequence.
It is an established fact that
P: the consumption of alcoholic beverages
Q: Because such narcotic habits have been
R: Should be shunned
S: The cause of ruin in many families

a. PQSR

b. PQRS

d. PRQS

: D

326.

Each of the following sentences is divided into four parts and have been jumbled up. You are required to arrange the sentences to give the proper sequence.
In the amusing scene
P: The main character
Q: a bank clerk
R: who had just returned from a long voyage
S: had to greet an important customer

a. PQSR

b. PRSQ

d. RSPQ

: A

327.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
He had taken the shocking news quietly, neither _____ fate nor uttering any word of bitterness.

a. conspiring with

b. submitting to

d. mulling over

: C

328.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The orator was so _____ that the audience became _____

a. soporific, drowsy

b. inaudible, elated

d. convincing, moribund

: A

329.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
If you are seeking ____ that will resolve all your ailments, you are undertaking an impossible task.

a. a precedent

b. a panacea

d. a contrivance

: B

330.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The reasoning in this editorial is so _____ that we cannot see how anyone can be deceived by it.

a. specious

b. cogent

d. coherent

: A

331.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Just as disloyalty is the mark of the renegade, ______ is the mark of the _____.

a. vanity, flatterer

b. temerity, coward

d. cowardice, craven

: D

332.

Fill in the blank space to complete the sentence meaningfully.
Because she had a reputation for ______ we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so _____.

a. querulousness, affably

b. insolence, irately

d. insouciance, cordially

: D

333.

From the given choices choose the option which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital.
DEFERENTIAL

a. Submissive

b. Sacrosanct

d. Artificial

: C

334.

From the given choices choose the option which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital.
NEOPHYTE

a. Veteran

b. Desperado

d. Violence

: A

335.

From the given choices choose the option which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital.
PUSILLANIMOUS

a. Chained

b. Courageous

d. Strident

: B

336.

From the given choices choose the option which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital.
CARE BLANCHE

a. Capitalistic

b. Importance

d. Restriction

: D

337.

From the given choices choose the option which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital.
JETTISON

a. Salvage

b. Muffle

d. Distract

: A

338.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
The counter was closed before (A) / it was my turn (B) / to deposit the cheques (C) / No Error (D).

: A

339.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
He is always (A) / in a temper what (B) / sort of a man is he (C) / No Error (D).

: C

340.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
Unless sufficient data (A) / in a temper what (B) / no conclusion can be drawn (C) / No Error (D).

: B

341.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
The extraordinary ability of the satellite to sea, listen and communicate (A) / has made them integral with modern warfare (B) / and nuclear war strategies in particular (C) / No Error (D).

: B

342.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
As a nation we neither impress the belligerent (A) / or inspire the lovers of peace (B) / the speaker added (C) / No Error (D).

: B

343.

The following sentences have been divided into 3 parts A, B, C. One of the parts may contain error. Write down the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, mark D as your answer.
Thinking that he has finally found (A) / someone with similar interests (B) / the scholar tried to strike a conversation (C) / No Error (D).

: A

344.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
GLUTINOUS

a. Greedy

b. Ugly

d. Sticky

: D

345.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
BILIOUS

a. Stubborn

b. Whitened

d. Harassing

: C

346.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
ABUT

a. Perjure

b. Renounce

d. Adjoin

: D

347.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
URASE

a. Official decree

b. Imaginary

d. Semen

: D

348.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
RESCIND

a. To annual

b. To retreat

d. To apologize

: A

349.

The first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 & 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the passage and find out which of the four combination is correct.
       1. They would gather information
      P. and then report the findings
      Q. of the lands
      R. through which they traveled
      S. about the wealth and military strength
      6. to the king.

a. SQRP

b. PSQR

d. QRSP

: A

350.

The first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 & 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the passage and find out which of the four combination is correct.
       1. Long, long, time ago,
      P. who lived with his virtuous wife
      Q. in a country called Chinchinchoo
      R. there ruled a noble king
      S. and seven daughters?

a. QRPS

b. RPSQ

d. SQRP

: A
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251.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) You would not have used (b) such an insulting language (c) if you would have been accompanied (d) by your elder brother. (e) No error

: C

252.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
All the furnitures have been? (a)/ replaced by the owner of the house (b)/ before shifting. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

253.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
As soon as I shall reach New Delhi (a)/ I shall send you the file (b)/ you have asked for. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

254.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
He does not suffer from any ....... disease at all.

a. Acute

b. Chronic

d. Irregular

: B

255.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
We are not sure if their business is strictly .........

a. Prudent

b. Honest

d. Legitimate

: A

256.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
The claims made by the manufacturer of the product are so extravagant that only the ...... will accept them on face value.

a. Cynical

b. Gullible

d. Indifferent

: B

257.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
Justice should be ..... even-handedly.

a. Discharged

b. Performed

d. Administered

: D

258.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
The leader of the opposition party condemned the communal riots in ... terms.

a. Unambiguous

b. Unparliamentary

d. Uncontrollable

: C

259.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
They should spend less time ... about and more with their children.

a. Gallivanting

b. Gravitating

d. Flirting

: C

260.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
The Government's handling of the situation led to ...... violations of human rights.

a. Tumultuous

b. Obvious

d. Flagrant

: D

261.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
A bullet ........ his cheek.

a. Grazed

b. Glazed

d. Screamed

: A

262.

In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
The injured man was still groggy and could only give a ..... account of the accident.

a. Garish

b. Gangling

d. Garrulous

: C

263.

41. In each of these questions, the given sentence has a blank space. Four alternative words (a), (b), (c) and (d) are given after the sentence. Select from the alternatives that word as your answer which you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
The teacher's counsel had a ........ effect on the mischievous student's conduct.

a. Memorable

b. Salutary

d. Forceful

: B

264.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The majority of village folk in India are illiterate and .... superstitious.
(1) Overtly (2) Delicately (3) Stubbornly (4) Covertly (5) Critically

: 3

265.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
I must admit, my parents stood by me in my times of ...... .
(1) Passion (2) Duress (3) Involvement (4) Development (5) Criticism

: 2

266.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Life is a struggle. At every step, obstacles have to be removed and .... have to be overcome.
(1) Thwarts (2) Emotions (3) Feelings (4) Hindrances (5) Temperaments

: 4

267.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
He is a ..... combination of modesty and morality.
(1) Stimulative (2) Decorative (3) Striking (4) Valuable (5) Pulsating

: 3

268.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
So far as material comforts are concerned, Science has been .....in bestowing them on mankind.
(1) Applied (2) Eloquent (3) Durable (4) Profuse (5) Vulnerable

: 4

269.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The sonorous wails of his shehnai can ...... myriad emotions from even the most musically disinclined.
(1) Elicit (2) Develop (3) Exhibit (4) Project (5) Mitigate

: 1

270.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Ideas go ............ through the world louder than cannon and thoughts are more powerful than armies.
(1) Booming (2) Shattering (3) Spreading (4) Galvanizing (5) Venturing

: 1

271.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
For the last few years, I have become more ....... at handling my emotions.
(1) Appreciative (2) Possessive (3) Subjective (4) Cumulative (5) Adept

: 5

272.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
India's nuclear program has come ...... age.
(1) Through (2) With (3) In (4) For (5) Of

: 5

273.

In these questions, pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
His exposure to the wider intellectual words came almost ____, and not by any design.
(1) Equally (2) Providentially (3) Simultaneously (4) Purposefully (5) Deliberately

: 2

274.

In each of these questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning out of the choices (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
(a) Gaiety (b) Carnage (c) Massacre (d) Invocation

(1) B-D (2) A-D (3) C-D (4) B-C (5) A-C

: 4

275.

In each of these questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning out of the choices (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
(a) Submissive (b) Benevolent (c) Uninvolved (4) Uncharitable

(1) A-B (2) B-C (3) B-D (4) C-D (5) A-D

: 3

276.

In each of these questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning out of the choices (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
(a) Ambience (b) Convenient (c) Environment (d) Degradation

(1) A-C (2) B-C (3) A-D (4) B-D (5) C-D

: 1

277.

In each of these questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning out of the choices (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
(a) Possessive (b) Dreadful (c) Secretive (d) Formidable

(1) A-B (2) B-C (3) C-D (4) A-C (5) B-D

: 1

278.

In each of these questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning out of the choices (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5).
(a) Transient (b) Unilocular (c) Permanent (d) Vulnerable

(1) A-D (2) A-C (3) B-D (4) A-B (5) B-C

: 2

279.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Neither the severe earthquake (a)/ or the subsequent famine (b)/ could demoralize the people of the country. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

280.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Although there is virtually no production in India (a)/ the 'Encyclopedia Britannica' estimate (b)/ that India has perhaps the largest accumulated stocks of silver in the world. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

281.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
There is sense of urgency (a)/ in locating alternative sources of water (b)/ to augment the dwindling supply. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

282.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
One of the important benefits (a)/ of machine age (b)/ is that our standard of life has improved. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

283.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
The simplest method (a)/ of welding two pieces of metal together (b)/ is known as pressure welding. (c)/ No error. (d)

: D

284.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
We know where it begins (a)/ but we don't know (b)/ that where it ends. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

285.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
There is a need (a)/ to revising Government policies (b)/ on controlling unauthorised constructions. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

286.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Mohan is the one (a)/ who always finds fault (b)/ with whatever Ram does. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

287.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
For decades (a)/ there have been (b)/a debate on whether schizophrenia is a psychological condition. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

288.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
If he wrote the examination faster (a)/ and had answered one more question (b)/ he would have scored better. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

289.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
The General with over 1000 officers and soldiers (a)/ have surrendered to the? Indian troops (b)/ who are patrolling the valley. (c) No error. (d)

: B

290.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Many a student (a)/ has failed in the Mathematics test (b)/ but Dilip has scored 100 percent. (c)/ No error. (d)

: D

291.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
We had to cancel our trip to Delhi (a)/ because when we reached the railway station, (b)/ the train left. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

292.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) You would not have used (b) such an insulting language (c) if you would have been accompanied (d) by your elder brother. (e) No error

: C

293.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) As he is (b) a pure vegetarian, (c) the fish-cury will not be (d) eaten by him. (e) No error

: C

294.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) Stone being readily available (b) In nature, it was used (c) extensively by the pre-historic man (d) in his daily life. (e) No error

: E

295.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) The manager with (b) his wife and two sons were (c) killed by bandits mercilessly (d) in a broad day light (e) No error

: B

296.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) I was surprised to find that (b) the computer was out of order (c) and enquired if any one of them (d) have used it recently. (e) No error

: D

297.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) It is the need (b) of the hour that (c) we should help people (d) whom we think are poor. (e) No error

: D

298.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) The robber relieved him (b) with his purse when (c) he went for a walk (d) as a matter of his regular exercise. (e) No error

: B

299.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) Prof. Kulkarni, who is on the (b) staff of our college since 1990, (c) is not only an excellent teacher (d) but also a great humanitarian. (e) No error

: A

300.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'e' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
(a) If I shall pass the examinations (b) I shall go to England (c) for further studies and (d) may not return at all (e) No error

: A
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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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