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1. He is suffering _ cancer
a. With
b. Of
c. Due to
d. from
2. He died _ laughing too hard about a joke
a. Of
b. From
c. Due to
d. With
3. He died _ a wound and not _ malaria
a. Of, of
b. Of, from
c. From, from
d. From, of
4. We were cautioned _ pickpockets.
a. About
b. Against
c. For
d. Towards
5. He killed his enemy _ his sword.
a. With
b. By
c. On
d. From
6. I congratulated her _ her success though she did not acknowledge _ my success.
a. For, to
b. On, on
c. On, no word required
d. For, for

Identify the part of the sentence with the error.

7. He was held with high esteem by his colleagues because of his honesty and integrity.
a. He was held with high esteem
b. By his colleagues
c. Because of his honesty and integrity
d. No error
8. I have submitted my assignment. Have you submitted your’s?
a. I have submitted
b. My assignment
c. Have you submitted your’s?
d. No error
Replace the underlined part with an option that would make it grammatically correct if it is
wrong.

9. He said he would rather starve to stealing.


a. Rather starve to stealing
b. Starve rather to steal
c. Rather starve than steal
d. Starve rather than stealing
10. The students have waited for the session to start since morning.
a. Have waited for the session to start since morning
b. Are waiting for the session to start since morning
c. Have been waiting for the session to start from morning
d. Have been waiting for the session to start since morning
11. The examination will begin from 10 a.m. on April 20, 2023.
a. Will begin from 10.am. on April 20,
b. Will begin at 10 a.m. at April 20,
c. Will begin at 10 a.m. on April 20,
d. Will be beginning at 10 a.m. from April 20,

Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

12.
a. He saw the thief entering into the building
b. He saw the thief while entering into the building.
c. While entering into the building, the thief was seen by him.
d. He saw the thief entering the building.
13.
a. The kidnappers stated that they were willing to enter into discussions with the government
b. The kidnappers stated that they are willing to enter discussions with the government
c. The kidnappers stated their willingness to enter discussions with the government
d. B and C
14.
a. The minister rose up to say that she thought in her opinion the new law should be passed on.
b. The minister rose up to say that in her opinion the new law should be passed on.
c. The minister rose up to say she thought the new law should be passed on.
d. The minister rose to say that in her opinion the new law should be passed.
15.
a. You may appoint whoever you think is fit for the job.
b. You may appoint whomever you think is fit for the job.
c. You may appoint whosoever you think is fit for the job.
d. You may appoint anyone whoever you think is fit for the job.
16. Which of the following is an antonym of FICKLE?
a. Volatile
b. Variable
c. Constant
d. Contrive
17. Which of the following is an antonym of CACOPHONOUS?
a. Cacographic
b. Melancholic
c. Dulcet
d. Impertinent
18. Which of the following is a synonym of MIRTH?
a. Dried
b. Wet
c. Merriment
d. Sorrow
19. Which of the following is a synonym of SLANDER?
a. Praise
b. Defamation
c. Criticism
d. Refinement
20. Zenith: Nadir
a. Peak: Crest
b. Gloomy: Melancholic
c. Despondent: Optimistic
d. Prone: Incline
21. Snake: Reptile: Ballad:
a. Poet
b. Dance
c. Poem
d. Anthology
22. Smile: Guffaw
a. Giggle: Cry
b. Cry: Wail
c. Ask: Enquire
d. Inquire: Enquire
23. Canoe: Boat: : Mansion
a. Hut
b. Palace
c. House
d. Bungalow

Identify the odd one out.


24.
a. Kennel
b. House
c. Stable
d. Aviary

Idioms and Phrases


25. To be a dog in the manger
a. To be loyal
b. To be generous
c. To be selfish
d. To be careless
26. To put the cart before the horse
a. To win with a large margin
b. To reverse the natural order of things
c. To use age old customs and traditions
d. To do something differently
27. To sit on the fence
a. To remain neutral
b. To become successful
c. To interfere in the affairs of others
d. To expedite proceedings
28. To run with the hare and hunt with the hounds
a. To be a multitasker
b. To be good at many skills
c. To act treacherously
d. To be neutral

Match the idioms with their meaning


29.

1. To see red a. To be inexperienced


2. Yellow bellied b. To be angry
3. Green horned c. To be cowardly

30.
1. A wild goose-chase a. To let out a secret
2. A white elephant b. A futile pursuit
3. To let the cat out of the bag c. An expensive possession

Identify the correct spelling


31.
a. Definitely
b. Defintly
c. definately
d. defenitley

Spot the error


32. Rahul or his wife have taken the cheque book.
a. Rahul or his wife
b. Have taken
c. the cheque book
d. No error
33. Neither Dhoni nor Virat have confirmed participation in the tournament.
a. Neither Dhoni
b. Not Virat
c. Have confirmed
d. No error
34. Neither of the movies being shown in the theatre are good.
a. Neither of the movies
b. Being shown in the theatre
c. Are good
d. No error
35. The newly elected committee is at sixes and sevens over the issue of tax laws.
a. The newly elected committee
b. Is at sixes and sevens
c. Over the new tax laws
d. No error
Choose the option that expresses the underlined portion correctly.
36. The criminals are still at large and the police has launched a huge manhunt for them.
a. The police has launched a huge manhunt for them
b. The police have launched a huge manhunt for them
c. The police is launching a huge manhunt through them
d. The police has been launching a huge manhunt of them
37. It has been a long time since I have met my brother
a. Since I have met my brother
b. From the time I have met my brother
c. For me to have met my brother
d. Since I met my brother
38. The election commission, which has begun tracking movement and distribution of goods and
transactions, have set up a network of check posts in the border areas.
a. Have set up a network of check posts in the border areas
b. Are setting up a network of check posts in the border areas
c. Is set up a network of check posts in the border areas
d. Has set up a network of check posts in the border areas
39. I have completed my Bachelor’s in Engineering in 2020.
a. I have completed my Bachelor’s in Engineering in 2020
b. I had completed my Bachelor’s in Engineering in 2020
c. I completed my Bachelor’s in Engineering in 2020
d. I had been completing my Bachelor’s in Engineering in 2020
40. My brother and myself donated money to help found a shelter for stray dogs.
a. My brother and myself
b. Donated money to help found
c. A shelter for stray dogs
d. No error
41. Historians claim that the Mughals had used cannons in warfare.
a. Historians claim that
b. The Mughals had used
c. Cannons in warfare
d. No error
42. I am broke: I do not have _ money.
a. Any
b. Some
c. No
d. No any
43. There is _ rice left in the bowl: it’s not even a mouthful.
a. A little
b. Little
c. Much
d. Some
44. Can you talk to my mother and _ sometimes?
a. I
b. Me
c. Myself
d. Ourselves
45. Either of the _ good for the cause.
a. Books is
b. Book is
c. Books are
d. Books being

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. D
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. C
21. C 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. bca 30. bca
31. A 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. A
41. B 42. A 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

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