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22 May 2012

Eng GenTest-07

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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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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151.

In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
In anticipation Kazakhstan officials have studied the (P)/ of the oil bonanza (Q)/ experience of other countries that suddenly (R)/ found themselves rich in natural resources. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a)   P     S    R     Q
(b) Q      P    S     R
(c) P      S    Q     R
(d) Q     P     R     S

: D

152.

In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
The generation within the environment is regarded as a from (P)/ it lowers the quality of life (Q)/ of pollution because (R)/ of unreasonable noise. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S   P   Q   R
(b) P   R   S   Q
(c) S   P   R   Q
(d) P   R   Q   S

: C

153.

In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
Each is slightly different (P)/ as an individual issue (Q)/ and should be treated (R)/ Industrial noise control problem. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a)   S   P   R    Q
(b)   R   Q   S    P
(c)   S   Q   R    P
(d)   R   P   S    Q

: A

154.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
He gave them no money (a)/ nor he did help them (b)/ in any way. (c)/ No error.

: B

155.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
It is incumbent (a)/ with all the students (b)/ to abide by the college rules. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

156.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The cricket match had to be called up (a)/ at the last moment as the pitch had been dug up (b)/ and oil had been poured on it. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

157.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Road accidents are so common now-a-days (a)/ that many people give up their lives (b)/ everyday owing to them. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

158.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
How can we break upon (a)/ the barriers of fear and hostility (b)/ which divide the two communities. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

159.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
After a stay of several years abroad (a)/ he has returned back (b)/ to Delhi. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

160.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Scarcely we had left the hotel (a)/ when the thunderstorm burst (b)/ over our heads. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

161.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The police (a)/ has arrested (b)/ four smugglers in Mumbai. (c)/ No error. (d)

: D

162.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Though he denied his involvement in the case, (a)/ the facts made it clear (b)/ that he had hand in the cruel murder of his friend. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

163.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The population of Kolkata (a)/ is greater than Delhi (b)/ although Delhi is the capital of India. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

164.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
He went on committing crime after crime, (a)/ but in spite of my best efforts, (b)/ I could not prevent him to do so. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

165.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The expert mason reported to the contractor (a)/ that there was no question (b)/ of the wall's falling down. (c)/ No error. (d)

: C

166.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
In some ways, the Diwali festival corresponds with Christmas (a)/ which is celebrated with enthusiasm by the Christians (b)/ all over the world (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

167.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Teaching in this school would certainly improve (a)/ if it had less boys (b)/ in all the higher classes. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

168.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
My left leg has just been operated by (a)/ the surgeon in (b)/ a big hospital. (c)/ No error. (d)

: A

169.

Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The teacher repeatedly warned the students (a)/ not to make noise (b)/ but the students did not obey. (c)/ No error. (d)

: B

170.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
JETTISON

(a) Temporary (b) Salvage (c) Sparkle (d) Aspiring

: B

171.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
PERTINACIOUS

(a) Superficial (b) Deliberate (c) Angry (d) Insipid

: D

172.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
OBSOLETE

(a) Dominant (b) Remote (c) Occasional (d) Renovated

: D

173.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
NIGGARDLY

(a) Successful (b) Porous (c) Inactive (d) Prodigal

: D

174.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
LATENT

(a) Decent (b) Compulsion (c) Obvious (d) Purity

: C

175.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
KINDLE

(a) Unwise (b) Quench (c) Smooth (d) Void

: B

176.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
HAPLESS

(a) Believer (b) Frugal (c) Frank (d) Fortunate

: D

177.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
EXECRABLE

(a) Excellent (b) Frank (c) Lethargic (d) Blame

: A

178.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
REPLETE

(a) Disentangle (b) Improper (c) Devoid (d) Renovate

: C

179.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
EXONERATE

(a) Moderate (b) Accuse (c) Watchful (d) Acquire

: B

180.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
AUGURY

(a) Place of refuge (b) Altar (c) Omen (d) Dispute

: C

181.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
RUE

(a) To become homesick
(b) To weep
(c) To regret
(d) To resent

: C

182.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
REPRISAL

(a) Award (b) Retaliation (c) Revision (d) Surprise

: B

183.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
MERCURIAL

(a) Quick-changing (b) Mechanical (c) Heavy (d) Clownish

: A

184.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CARP

(a) To twist a meaning unfairly
(b) To find fault unreasonably
(c) To sharpen
(d) To tie fast

: B

185.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CAJOLE

(a) To scorn (b) To coax (c) To scold (d) To ridicule

: B

186.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CONCILIATORY

(a) Foolish (b) Soothing (c) Advisory (d) Over proud

: B

187.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
SOPORIFIC

(a) Flattering (b) Sickening (c) Exciting (d) Sleep-producing

: D

188.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
PROLIFIC

(a) Skilful (b) Swift (c) Fertile (d) Wearisome

: C

189.

Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
SPORADIC

(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling (c) Occasional (d) Stagnant

: C

190.

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.
His suggestion was greeted with hoots of laughter.

(a) Greeted in
(b) Greeted over
(c) Greeted at
(d) No improvement

: D

191.

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.
His love of languages bent him towards a career as a translator.

(a) Inclined him
(b) Twisted him
(c) Directed him
(d) No improvement

: C

192.

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.
It was she, not me, who put forth the attractive proposition.

(a) She, not I,
(b) Her, not me,
(c) Her, not I,
(d) No improvement

: A

193.

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.
Your advice is no different from the other friends.

(a) Not different from
(b) No different from that of the
(c) Not different from the
(d) No improvement

: B

194.

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 profits will be dealt with among the investors.

(a) Dealt in
(b) Dealt out
(c) Dealt of
(d) No improvement

: B

195.

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 Chief Manager asked me to carry on his orders immediately

(a) Carry forward
(b) Carry out
(c) Carry with
(d) No improvement

: B

196.

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 last exercise was fairly easier than I thought it would be.

(a) More
(b) Rather
(c) Comparatively
(d) No improvement

: B

197.

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.
My company has decided to go it along rather than set up a joint venture.

(a) Put up
(b) Deal with
(c) Go along with
(d) No improvement

: D

198.

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.
They claimed to bring the best products and services on the doorsteps of their consumers.

(a) Up to the doorsteps
(b) To the doorsteps
(c) At the doorsteps
(d) No improvement

: C

199.

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 war has had a negative impact over the economy of the country.

(a) In the economy
(b) On the economy
(c) In economy
(d) No improvement

: B

200.

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 have dreamt all my life for owing a beautiful maroon-coloured car.

(a) Of owning
(b) To owning
(c) At owning
(d) No improvement

: A

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