KGS

Golden English Grammar

Comprehension,
Cloze Test & PQRS

English with P.S Sir

 PREFACE

Dear govt. job aspirants,

This is an age of cut-throat competition and in order to win

this race, you have to make sure that your preparation level is a
cut above the rest. Considering the sheer magnitude of the
aspirants who apply for government jobs, one has to make sure
that one takes guidance from the best of the materials available.

We have always strived to provide you with the best study

materials to make your dream of a government job a reality.
This book for English Book + Practice Sets also follows the same
lineage. Class Notes By P.S Sir

Priyanshu Sir is a well known teacher, Motivator to the

aspirants of Union Public Service Commission and Staff Service
Commission Competitive Examinations. He has helped and
guided over thousands of aspirants in securing government jobs.
He has been teaching for 8 years.
 CONTENTS

S.N. CHAPTERS PAGE NO.

1. Noun See. 1-29

2. Pronoun See. 30-45

3. Article See. 46-62

4. Adjective See. 63-78

5. Verb See. 79-100

6. Time & Tense See. 101-113

7. Active & Passive (Voice) See. 114-148

8. Direct Indirect (Narration) See. 149-177

9. Adverb See. 178-196

10. Preposition See. 197-233

11. Conjunction See. 234-247

12. PQRS See. 248-290

13. Cloze Test See. 291-317

14. Comprehension See. 318-330

15. MODEL PRACTICE SET See. 331-367

 01. Noun
 Noun :- All naming words is called Noun. (a) Patna is the best.
Noun is a name quality condition and (b) The Patna is the best.
action. (c) India is the best.
(d) The India is the best.
Subject
The USA The UK
The UAE The USSR
The Netherland The East Indies
Name Unknown Action The West Indies Punjab
To+V1 = Infinitive
(Noun) (Pronoun) (Verb)  Rivers The Ganga The Yamuna The Narmada
V1+ing = Gerund  Seas The Arabian The Aral sea The Caspian
Noun sea
 Oceans The Atlantic The Paci?c ocean The Indian
ocean ocean
 Historical The Taj The Red Fort The Qutub
Places Mahal Minar
Countable Noun Uncountable Noun  Religious The Gita The Quran The Bible
books
1.Proper Noun 4. Material Noun
2.Common Noun 5. Abstract Noun
3.Collective Noun  Name of a Book/Novel
1. Arbian Nights.
2. Three Muskeeteers.
Proper Noun
3. Gulliver’s Travels.
1. Proper Noun : The Noun which identify
(a) Proper Person : Manish, Khan Sir,
Practice Session With Classes
Supriya, Pankaj, Rohan etc. 1. The US (a)/don‘t want (b)/India in the
(b) Proper Place  Patna, Lucknow, Delhi, Security Council (c)/No error (d).
Rajasthan, Gujarat etc. 2. The Arbian Nights (a)/are still (b)/a great
(c) Proper Thing  Gita , Bible, Ramayan, favourite (c)/No error (d).
Mahabharat etc. 3. The Gulliver ‘s travels (a /were written (b)/
(d) Proper animal  Tiger , Tommy by Swift (c /No error (d).
 We can say proper Noun is the name of 4. Gulliver’s Travels’ (a /are indeed (b)/an
some particular person, place, thing or interesting book (c)/No error (d).
Animal. 5. The United States of America have (a)/a
 Problem Based on Proper Noun huge budget deficit (b)/despite the people’s
(a) Rohan is a good boy. prosperity (c)/No error (d).
(b) Rohan are a good boy. (a) The India who have won gold medal In
(c) The Rohan is a good boy. Olympics.
(d) Rohan is good boy. (b) India who has won gold medal in
Rule 1 :- Proper Noun is always be written Olympics.
with Capital first letter  Rohan (a) The England have won the world cup.
Rule 2 :- We usually use No Article before (b) England has won the world cup.
Proper Noun.
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2. Linguistics (a) /are (b) /my favourite.(c) /
No error (d)
 Fill in the blanks :
1. Statistics ________ always my worst
subject.
(a) Am (b) Are
(b) Is (d) None of these
2. Mathematics ________ a branch of study
in every school.
(a) The India have won the match by 2 (A) Is (b) Am
wickets. (B) Are(d) None of these
(a) Khan Sir is the Kalam of present India. (a) There is four Rohan in this batch.
(b) Khan Sir is Kalam of present India. (b) There are four Rohan in this batch.
(c) He is the Khan Sir you are looking for. (c) There is four Rohan’s in this batch.
(d) He is Khan Sir you are looking for. D) There are four Rohans in this batch.
(A) Chanakya is the Machiavelli of India.
Common Noun
(B) Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India.
 The noun which identify Common.
(C) Nagarjuna is the Einstein of India.  It shows the Caste & Class
(D) Udaipur is the Kashmir of Rajasthan. 1. Common person  Boy,Girl, Student,
Teacher etc.
(E) Samudra gupta is the Napoleon of India. 2. Common place  Town , School, City
(F) Surdas is the Milton of India. etc.
3. Common things  Book , Table, Tabla
(G) Sardar V Bhai Patel is the Bismark of
etc.
India. 4. Common Animal  Dog, Cat, Cow etc.
(H) Kashmir is the Switzerland of India.  Problem Based on Common Noun :
(a) Ram eats mango.
Note:- When we compare the quality of (b) Ram eats a mango.
Proper Noun with another one Article ‘The’ (c) Student is reading in the class.
is Used. (d) Teacher is teaching in the class.
1. Kalidas (a) /is Shakespeare (b) /of India Note:- When we use Common Noun as
(c) /No error (d). singular + singular verb and article is must
2. Surdas is (a) /a Milton (b) /of lndia. (c) / before it.
No error (d).
 When common is used as plural it takes
 Name of Subjects that look like plural but
plural verb.
these are used as singular with singular
verb.
 We usually use no Article before plural
common noun.
Politics Economics Physics (a) Students are reading in the class.
Mathematics Statistics Ethics (b) The students are beating the manager.
Numismatics Civics Linguistics
 We can use “The” before plural common
noun.
1. Physics is an interesting book.  If the sense of this sentence is particular
2. Mathematics is an interesting book. or abnormal.
3. Economics is an interesting book.
 Collective Noun :
4. Civics is an interesting book.
5. Politics is not my cup of tea.  Collect (Verb)
6. Economics is an interesting subject.  Collect + ion = Noun
1. Mathematics (a) /is indeed (b) /a difficult  Collect + ive = Adjective + Noun 
subject (c) /No error (d).
Noun
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 The noun which identify a group of persons
or other creatures and Collection of things.
Some Important Collective Nouns

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 Problem Based on Collective Noun
(a) A team of Player is playing Cricket.
(b) A team of Players are playing Cricket.
(c) A team of Players is playing Cricket.
Subject
+ of + Noun (Plural) + Verb (singular)
(a) A flock of Sheeps is grazing in the Field.
(b) A flock of Sheeps are grazing in the
Field.
(c) A flock of Sheep is grazing in the Field.
(d) A heard of Deer is running.
(e) A heard of Deers is running.

Collective Noun

Fractional Thought Group

Collective Noun Collective Noun Collective
1. Fractional Collective noun
 Created by Different items
 Noun Singular (Lifetime) + Verb Singular
(Lifetime)
 Ex. Furniture, Scenery, Poetry, Jewellery,
Machinery etc.
(a) The sce nery of Kashmir is very
charming.
(b) The sceneries of Kashmir are very
charming.
(c) The scenery of Kashmir and Himachal
Pradesh are very charming.
(d) The scenery of Kashmir and Himachal
Pradesh is very charming.

(A) FURNITURE
1. These furnitures are very good quality(a)/
that’s why these (b)/ are so expensive (c)/
No error (d).
2. Most of (a)/the furniture (b)/was expensive
(c)/no error(d).
3. All the furnitures have been (a)/sold for a
song (b)/as we were in a hurry to leave
the town (c)/no error (d).
4. The old lady (a)/disposed of (b)/all the old
furnitures (c)/no error (d).
5. There should be (a)/ no furnitures (b)/ in
my room (c)/ no error (d).
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6. All the furnitures have been (a)/sent to the 20. All the furnitures of this room are very
new house (b)/located in a village (c)/no beautiful.
error (d). (a) All pieces of furniture, is
7. The furnitures (a)/had become (b)/old any (b) the pieces of the furnitures, are
rusty (c)/No error (d). (c) All the pieces of furniture, are
8. We get (a)/excellent furnitures (b)/in this (d) no improvement
shop. (c)/no error (d). 21. A Two bedroom flat (a)/with all furnitures
9. A two bed room flat (a)/with all furnitures (b)/is available for seal. (c)/No error (d)
(b)/is available for sale (c)/no error (d). 22. My furniture (a)/has been damaged (b)/
10. All the furnitures (a)/has been replaced in transit (c)/No error (d).
(b)/by the landlord (c)/no error (d). 23. There were no furniture (a)/in the flat (b)/
11. All the furnitures have been (a)/sent to the except for a couple of beds (c)/No error
now house (b)/located in a village (c)/No (d).
error (d). 24. The furnitures (a)/had become (b)/old and
12. The room is full of rusty (c)/No error (d).
(a) Furniture (b) Furnitures 25. We get (a)/excellent furnitures (b)/in this
(c) Furnituring (d) Furnitured shop (c)/No error (d).
13. Much is lying in the scullery to wash.
(a) pottery (b) cutlery (B) SCENERY
(c) drapery (d) furniture 1. The ________ is very charming.
14. There are many ________ in the ware house. (a) scenery of Kashmir’s
(a) a pieces of furniture (b) scenery’s Kashmir
(b) pieces of furnitures (c) scenery of Kashmir
(c) pieces of furniture (d) scenery of the Kashmir
(d) piece of furniture 2. The sceneries of Simla are very beautiful
15. His ________ were auctioned. for the visitors.
(a) pieces of furniture (a) The scenery of Simla is
(b) furnitures (b) The scenery of Simla has
(c) a furniture (c) The scenery of Simla was
(d) the furniture (d) no improvement
16. The room contains ten ________ 3. The sceneries around there are not
(a) number of fornitures beautiful.
(b) pieces of furniture (a) sceneries, are
(c) pieces of furnitures (b) the scenery, is
(d) piece of furniture (c) the pieces of sceneries, are
17. The old ________ was disposed of. (d) no improvement
(a) furniture (b) furnitures (C) POETRY
(c) many furniture (d) None of these
18. ________ of this room ________ very 1. We enjoy the ________ of Keats.
beautiful. (a) poetry (b) Poetries
(a) all pieces of furniture, is 2. He likes ________ poetry.
(b) the pieces of the furnitures, are (a) Kabir’s and Mira’s
(c) all the pieces of furniture, are (b) Kabir and Mira’s
(d) all the furnitures 3. All the works including ________ , ________
19. There are ten furnitures in this dormitory. of this author are praiseworthy.
(a) ten item of furniture (a) poetries, is
(b) ten items off urnitures (b) poetry, are
(c) ten items of furniture (c) piece of poetry, is
(d) no improvement (d) poetry
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4. I love Kabir and Mira’s poetry very much 6. The shepherd (a)/living in that village (b)/
(a) the poetry of Kabir and Mira’s owned fifty cattles (c)/No error (d).
(b) Kabir and Mira’s poetry 7. Sunil took his (a) /crowd of cattle to (b) /
(c) Kabir’s and Mira’s poetry the field to graze (c)/No error (d).
(d) no improvement 8. Eighty heads of cattles (a)/were swept away
5. Most of the students of English literature (b)/in the storm (c)/No error (d).
love keats’s poetry. 9. If the cattles (a)/enter the field (b)/drive
(a) the poetries keat’s them out (c)/No error (d).
(b) the poetry of keat’s 10. The ________ are grazing in the field.
(c) keat’s poetry (a) cattle (b) a cattle
(d) no improvement (c) the cattle (d) cattles
6. I spent nearly four and half years (a)/at 11. At one time ________ suffered from a
Harrow (b)/of which three were in the Army disease.
class (c)/no error (d). (a) Many cattles (b) much cattles
(CDSEXAM (II) – 2010) (c) many cattle (d) None of these
12. ________ very useful for for the fertility of
(D) MACHINERY the soil.
(a) the excreta of the cattle
1. Machinery bring comfort in human life. (b) the excreta of all the cattle are
(a) Machinery brings (c) the excreta of all the cattles are
(b) Machineries bring (d) the excreta of the catteles is
(c) Machineries brings 13. Cattles are grazing in the meadow.
(d) no improvement (a) The cattles are (b) The cattle is
2. This computer is made of qualitative (c) The cattle are (d) no improvement
machineries. 14. The cattles are grazing in the field.
(a) machinery (b) a machinery (a) cattle has (b) cattle have
(c) the machinery (d) no improvement (c) cattle are (d) no improvement
3. The items I liked most (a)/were the rosewood 15. Few cattles was wandering in the field.
carvings (b)/and the teak wood furnitures of (a) Little cattle was (b) Few cattle were
Dutch design (c)/No error(d). (c) Few cattles were (d) no improvement
2. Group Collective Noun : 16. All the cattles of mine is taken to the field
 Created by same thing or Article in a group everyday.
 Noun Plural + Verb Plural (a) All the cattles of mine were
 S/es  Wrong (X) (b) All the cattle of mine are
(a) The Police are Coming. (c) All the cattles of mine is
(b) The Police is Coming. (d) no improvement
(c) The Police are looking into the matter. 17. Thought Collective Noun
(d) The Police is looking into the matter. (a) The parliament was united over the
Kishan issue.
(A) CATTLE (b) The parliament were united over the
Kishan issue.
1. Cattles are (a)/not allowed to enter (b)/this (c) The parliament was divided over the
ground (c)/No error (d). Kishan issue.
2. Cannot you see that the cattle (a)/is grazing (d) The parliament were divided over the
in the field?(b)/so you cannot play there Kishan issue.
(c)/No error (d).
3. The cattles (a)/are grazing (b)/in the field Thought
(c)/ No error (d).
4. If those cattles are (a)/yours whose (b)/
are these ones (c)/No error (d).
United Divided
5. The cattle in the meadow (a)/was terrified
Noun Singular + Verb Noun Plural + Verb
to hear the roar of a lion which appeared Singular
to be wild with anger (c)/No error (d). Plural

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Note:- We can use Article “The” before
Words material noun if the sense of the sentence
Jury Committee is particular or abnormal.
Parliament Orchestra
 Abstract Noun :
Gang Government
Club Mob  Abstract noun  The noun which identify
Team Community quality, condition or action is called
Abstract Noun.
Board Intelligentsia
Society Union  It can neither be seen nor be touched but
Company Opposition can be felt.
Choir Firm Note:– 60% Abstract Nouns are used also
Crowd Flock in verb.
Herd Court
Name of Subject
Physics
(B) JURY History
1. The jury is unable (a)/to take decision (b)/ Maths
due to their different opinions (c)/no error Science
(d). Geography
2. The ________ was unanimous. Economics
(a) Jurys (b) Jury’s Laughing
(c) Juries (d) Jury Honest
3. A crowd of twelve persons was appointed Smell
to settle the dispute.
(a) committee (b) jury  Problem Based on Material Noun :
(c) horde (d) no improvement (a) Forgiveness of oneself is the hardest
4. The jury is still considering their verdict. of all.
(a) is (b) are (b) The Forgiveness of oneself is the
(c) have (d) no improvement hardest of all.
 Uncountable Noun : (c) English is a difficult subject.
Material Noun (d) The English is a difficult subject.

Material Noun- The Noun which Rule :- 80% Abstract noun is used as
identify material substances is called
singular and takes singular verb.
Material Noun.

The Noun that can be measured or Rule :- We usually use no article before
weight but can’t be count. abstract noun.

Ex :- Bread , Milk , Water , Air , Gold ,
Fish , Cement, Wood , Copper , Silver
(a) The success rate of this operation is
Tea , ghee etc very low.
 Problem Based on Material Noun : (b) Success rate of this operation is very
low.
(a) The Copper is a good conductor of
electricity. Note:- We can use Article “The” before
(b) Copper is a good conductor of Abstract noun if the sense of this sentence
electricity. is particular or abnormal.
Note 1 :- Material noun is used as singular (a) The History of Khan Sir is good.
and takes singular verb.
Note 2 :- We usually use no Article before (b) The English of PS Sir is good.
material noun. (c) The History of Khan Sir are good.
(a) The milk is Black. (d) The English of PS Sir are good.
(b) The milk is White.
Rule :- If the name of subject is attached
(c) Milk is white. with a person the name of subject is turns
(d) Milk is Black. into common noun and it is become plural
(e) The milk is white don’t drink it. that’s why it takes plural verb.
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S. Adjective Abstract Noun S. Common Noun Abstract Noun
No No
1 Able Ability .
1 Act Action
2 Absent Absence
2 Agent Agency
3 Abundant Abundance 3 Baby Babyhood
4 Accurate Accuracy 4 Beggar Beggary
5 Active Activity 5 Bond Bondage
6 Anxious Anxiety 6 Boy Boyhood
7 Beautiful Beauty 7 Child Childhood
8 Brave Bravery 8 Dictator Dictatorship
9 Brief Brevity 9 Friend Friendship
10 Hero Heroism
10 Brutal Brutality
11 Infant Infancy
11 Busy Business 12 King Kingship
12 Capable Capability 13 Man Manhood
13 Careful Carefulness 14 Mother Motherhood
14 Careless Carelessness 15 Owner Ownership
15 Characteristic Character 16 Patriot Patriotism
16 Confident Confidence 17 Priest Priesthood
17 Courageous courage 18 Rigid Rigidity
19 Robber Robbery
18 Coward cowardice
20 Scarce Scarcity
19 Cruel Cruelty 21 Thief Theft
20 Curious Curiosity 22 Widow Widowhood
21 Dangerous Danger 23 Woman Womanhood
22 Dead Death S. Adjective Abstract Noun
23 Deep Depth No
24 Different Difference 47 Long Length
25 Dirty Dirt 48 Modest Modesty
26 Dutiful Duty 49 National Nationality
50 Necessary Necessity
27 Efficient Efficiency
51 Obedient Obedience
28 Excellent Excellence 52 Patient Patience
29 Faithful Faithfulness 53 Polite Politeness
30 False Falsehood 54 Poor Poverty
31 Fertile Fertility 55 Private Privacy
32 Foolish Foolishness 56 Proficient Proficiency
33 Good Goodness 57 Proud Pride
58 Prudent Prudence
34 Hard Hardship
59 Regular Regularity
35 Healthy Health 60 Rich Richness
36 High Height 61 Royal Royalty
37 Honest Honesty 62 Rude Rudeness
38 Hot Heat 63 Secret Secrecy
39 Humble Humility 64 Selfish Selfishness
40 Ignorant Ignorance 65 Slave Slavery
66 Strong Strength
41 Important Importance
67 True Truth
42 Innocent Innocence 68 Vain Vanity
43 Intelligent Intelligence 69 Weak Weakness
44 Just Justice 70 Wide Width
45 Kind Kindness 71 Wise Wisdom
46 Lazy Laziness 72 Young Youth
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S. Verb Abstract Noun S. Verb Abstract Noun
No No
1 Accede Access 21 Excel Excellence
2 Admit Admission 22 Exist Existence
3 Allow Allowance 23 Grow Growth
4 Arrive Arrival 24 Imagine Imagination
5 Attend Attendance 25 Insure Insurance
6 Behave Behavior
26 Know Knowledge
7 Belong Belongings
27 Laugh Laughter
8 Carry Carriage
28 Lose Loss
9 Choose Choice
29 Maintain Maintenance
10 Consume Consumption
11 Create Creation 30 Marry Marriage
12 Deceive Deceit S. Verb Abstract Noun
13 Decide Decision No
14 Defend Defence 31 Mix Mixture
15 Deliver Delivery 32 Narrate Narration
16 Depart Departure 33 Obey Obedience
17 Destroy Destruction 34 Oblige Obligation
18 Discover Discovery 35 Offend Offence
19 Disturb Disturbance 36 Pay Payment
20 Enter Entrance 37 Perform Performance
38 Please Pleasure
39 Practise Practice
40 Speak Speech

Gender of Noun

Living Non Living

Male Sex Female sex Either Male Neither Male
or Female nor Female

Male Animal Female Animal

Common Neuter
Gender Gender
Masculine Feminine
Gender Gender
Gender (2) Feminine Gender : The noun which
1. Masculine Gender denotes female animal is called feminine
gender such as girl, daughter, sister,
2. Feminine Gender
mother, cow, tigress, niece, princess,
3. Neuter Gender shepherdess, mistress, moon, earth,
4. Common Gender nature, etc.
(1) Masculine Gender : The noun which (3) Common Gender : The noun which
denotes male animal is called masculine denotes either male or female animal is
gender such as boy, son, brother, father, called common gender such as doctor,
ox, tiger, nephew, prince, shepherd, teacher, student, cousin, baby, child,
master, sun, bachelor etc. Engineer, Patient, etc.
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(4) Neuter Gender : It includes the words
referring to things that are neither
masculine nor feminine such as chair,
Masculine Feminine
house, computer, wall, water, gold, honesty
etc. Shepherd Shepherdess
Formation of Feminine Gender : God Goddess
Host Hostess
Masculine gender feminine gender
Lion Lioness
Priest Priestess
(1) Feminine Giant Giantess
Gender Heir Heiress
Masculine Feminine Jew Jewess
Boy Girl Mayor Mayoress
Bull (or ox) Cow Count countess
Dog Bitch
Father Mother
Gentleman Lady (5) Suffix Feminine
Husband Wife
Lord Lady
Gender
Nephew Niece
Sir Madam
Uncle Aunt
Wizard Witch Masculine Feminine
Brother Sister Votary Votaress
Cock Hen Conductor Counductress
Earl Countless Enchanter Enchantress
Fox Vixen Instructor Instructress
Horse Mare
Temper Temptress
King Queen
Bachelor Spinster Traitor Traitress
Ram Ewe Benefactor Benefactress
Son Daughter Director Directress
Monk Nun Hunter Huntress
Man Woman Negro Negress
(2) Suffix Feminine Gender Tiger Tigress
Actor Actress

(6) s/ss/ess
Masculine Feminine Feminine Gender
Bull calf Cow calf
He-goat She-goat
Cock sparrow Hen-sparrow Masculine Feminine
Man-servant Maid-servant/woman- Lad Lass
servant
Governor Governess
(3) Prefix Feminine Gender Master Mistress
Murderer Murderess
Emperor Empress
Duke Duchess
Masculine Feminine
Master Miss
Grand-father Grand-mother
Mr. Mrs.
Pea-cock Pea-hen
Milk-man Milk-maid
Land-lord Land-lady Common Gender Nouns
Dairy-man Dairy-maid
Postman Postwoman  Nouns masculine feminine
genders
(4) Suffix Feminine Gender
nouns Common Gender Nouns

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Advocate Artist (a) Death always knows his Victim.
Baby Child (b) Death always knows its Victim.
Cook Cousin (c) Death always knows their Victim.
Dancer Dealer
(d) Death always knows her Victim.
Doctor Driver
Fool Foreigner 1. Masculine Gender :
Helper Infant
Leader Lecturer
Librarian Mechanic
Musician Neighbor
Orphan Parent
Politician Professor
Singer Speaker
Teacher Teenager
Assistant Author
Clerk Client
2. Feminine Gender :
Criminal Cyclist
Decorator Designer
Enemy Engineer
Inhabitant Lawyer
Minister Monarch
Novelist Orator
Person Player
Pupil Reader
Spouse Student
Typist Worker
Note:- Child, infant baby
gender
he she gender
gender
it
1. The child is waving its hand. (Gender is
not known)
 If Collective noun use as singular body
2. The baby is looking at her mother. (Gender
it/its is used.
is known)
 If Collective noun use as plural body
 Problem Based on Noun Gender :
there is used.
(a) The moon has hidden its face behind
(a) The jury were divided in theiropinion.
the cloud.
(b) The jury was united in its opinion.
(b) The moon has hidden his face behind
the cloud.
(c) The moon has hidden her face
Practice Session With Classes
behind the cloud. 1. Death completes (a)/its course, no one
(d) The moon has hidden their face (b)/can stop it (c)/No error (d)
behind the cloud. 2. The ocean roared (a)/with all her might
(b)/and swallowed the ship (c)/No error
Personification on Noun
(d)
3. The moon (a)/has hidden its face (b)/
behind the clouds (c)/No error (d)
Masculine Feminine 4. Nature (a)/protects if he (b)/is protected
(c)/No error (d)
Power Soft 5. Time herself (a)/heals all (b)/the wound
Strength Beauty (c)/No error (d)
Hard Calm 6. Spring brings (a)/lots of joy and (b)/hope
Cruel Kind with itself (c)/No error (d)
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Masculine Gender Feminine Gender

Abbot Abbess ¼eBkf/dkfj.kh½

(eBkf/kdkjh@xq#}kjk
dkegUr½
Actor ¼vfHkusrk½ Actress vfHkus=kh
Administrator iz'kkld Administratrix iz'kkfldk
Adopted-son nÙkd Adopted-daughter nÙkd
iq=k iq=h
Ambassador jktnwr Ambassadress jktnwfru]
jktnwr dh L=h
Author ys[kd Authoress ysf[kdk
Bachelor dq¡vkjk Maid/Spinster dq¡vkjh
yM+dk yM+dh
Baron lkear Baroness lkear dh iRuh
Beggar-man fHk[kkjh Beggar-woman
Benefactor iq#"k nku Benefactress efgyk nku
nkrk nkrk
Billy-goat cdjk Nanny-goat cdjh
Boar lwvj Sow lqvjh
Boat man eYykg Boat woman eYykfgu
Boy friend yM+dk Girl friend yM+dh nksLr
nksLr
Bridegroom nqYgk Bride nqYgu
Brother HkkbZ Sister cgu
Brother-in-law Sister-in-law lkyh@tsBlj
lkyk@cguksbZ
Buck uj [kjxks'k Doe eknk [kjxks'k
Buck Doe eknk
ujfgju@lkacj@[kjxks'k fgju@lkacj@[kjxks'k
Bull cSy Cow xk;
Bull-calf ckNk Cow-calf ckNh
Bull-calf cNM+k Cow-calf cNM+h
Bull-elephant gkFkh Cow-elephant gFkuh
¼Å¡V½ ¼Å¡Vuh½
Bullock ckNk Heifer ckNh
Chairman lHkkifr Chairperson efgyk
lHkkifr
Cock eqxkZ Hen eqxhZ
Cock-sparrow uj Hen-sparrow eknk xkSjS;k
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III. Some of the nouns which end with O
form their plural by adding es.

 Rules for Changing Singular into Plural

I. 80% Most of the Nouns form their Plural
by adding S. Note:- The Word which end with O and
related with Science & Technology form
Singular Plural
Fan Fans
their plural by adding S
Pen Pens IV. Some of the nouns which end with Y
Chair Chairs form their plural by ‘ies’.
Dog Dogs
Book Books
Student Students
Teacher Teachers
Doctor Doctors
Shirt Shirts
Flat Flats
II. 10% Some of the Nouns which end with S
SS, CH, X or Z

V. Some of the Noun which end with F/FE

changes into V + es.
Singular Plural
Wife Wives
Knife Knives
Life Lives
Elf Elves
Thief Thieves
Self Selves
Shelf Shelves
Wolf Wolves
Calf Calves
Leaf Leaves
Loaf Loaves
Half Halves
Scarf Scarves
Sheaf Sheaves
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Note:- after these words F/FE changed Um/On S/A
into ‘S’. Singular Plural
Singular Plural Criterion Criteria
Chief Chiefs Phenomenon Phenomena
Belief Beliefs Electron Electrons
Cliff Cliffs Proton Protons
Grief Griefs Agendum Agenda
Safe Safes Datum Data
Hoof Hoofs Quorum Quorums
Roof Roofs Forum Forums
Gulf Gulfs Nostrum Nostrums
Proof Proofs Medium Media
Staff Staffs Stadium Stadia
Curriculum Curricula
I. Some of the Nouns form their Plural Bacterium Bacteria
by changing the inside vowels they are Dictum Dicta
taken from Latin Harmonium Harmoniums
Gymnasium Gymnasiums
Singular Plural
Podium Podia / Iums
Man Men
II. Some of the Nouns which have the
Woman Women same form in Singular and Plural.
Tooth Teeth
Goose Geese Singular Plural
Foot Feet Sheep Sheep
Mouse Mice Deer Deer
Dormouse Dormice Barracks Barracks
Series Series
Louse Lice
Salmon Salmon
Ox Oxen
Species Species
Child Children Aircraft Aircraft
Note:- Some of the Nouns form their plural Swine Swine
in Irregular way Craft Craft
is  es Offspring Offspring
Issue Issue
Singular Plural Cross roads Cross roads
Crisis Crises Corps Corps
Basis Bases (a) Three species of deer is common.
Oasis Oases (b) Three species of deers are common.
Thesis Theses (c) Three species of deers is common.
Synopsis Synopses (d) Three species of deer are common.
Diagnosis Diagnoses III. Some of the Nouns which looks like
Hypnosis Hypnoses Singular but they are used as plural
and take plural.
Narcosis Narcoses
Axis Axes Plural Plural
Analysis Analyses Admiralty Cleargy
Hypothesis Hypotheses Country Vermin
Ellipsis Ellipses Cavalry Mankind
Synthesis Syntheses Cattle Flock
Fungus Fungi Police Infantry
Pincers Nobility
Alumnus Alumni
People Cannon
Radius Radii
Peasantry Insignia
Genius Genii
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(a) The cattle was grazing in the field. 19. The swines are (a)/rooting down (b)/in
(b) The cattle were grazing in the field. the muddy (c)/No error (d).
(c) These days peoples are mad after 20. There are forty five peoples (a)/in Asia and
riches. China is (b)/the largest in the area and
(d) These days people are mad after riches. population (c)/no error (d).
II. Some of the Nouns which look like
NOUN SINGULAR BASED QUESTION plural but they are always use as Singular
Practice Session With Classes and take Singular Verb.

1. A herd of swines (a)/was grazing (b)/in the Singular Singular

field (c)/No error (d). Economics News
2. Deer is highly selective eaters (a)/and only Mathematics Innings
feed on young grass, (b)/herbs, foliage and Physics Athletics
Economics Linguistics
fruits, etc. (c)/No error (d).
Politics Ethics
3. Gentry of the town (a)/was present (b)/at
Billiards Mumps
the function (c)/no error (d).
Measles Rubbish
4. I saw several deer (a)/in the woods (b)/ in
the evening (c)/no error (d). Genetics Bowls
5. In the autumn (a)/of 1940 London was Statics Garbage
Diabetes Luggage
blitzed by an (b)/average of two hundred
aircrafts a night (c)/No error (d). (a) The news was devastating to all of us
6. Male deers (a)/have horns (b)/which are (b) The news were devastating to all of
called antlers (c)/No error (d) us
7. Many sophisticated aircrafts have (a)/been (c) The Polity of Khan sir are good
purchased by the (b)/Indian Air Force (d) The Polity of Khan sir is good
recently (c)/no error (d). Note:- If the name of the subjects is used
8. My cavalries of (a)/the British army were with any name of Person , Company , it
defeated (b)/by the enemies (c)/No error always used with plural verb and article
(d). The is used before it
9. On his way (a)/to the field (b)/Golu saw a (a) The History of Khan sir are good.
flock (c)/ of sheeps (d)/no error (e). (b) The English of P.S sir are good.
10. One can see (a)/many aircrafts hovering III. Some of the Nouns which are generally
(b)/over the city in the sky (c)/no error (d). used in Singular it never takes s/es.
11. Sheeps are (a)/economically useful and so they
are (b)/reared in the hills (c)/no error (d). Advice Wreckage
12. Some peoples feel depressed (a)/whenever Information Espionage
they think of future (b)/because they do Food Scenery
not believe (c)/in their own capabilities (d)/ Bread Jewellery
no error (e). Butter Machinery
Chalk Poetry
13. The gentry of the town (a)/is going to
Dirt Pottery
assemble (b)/here now (c)/no error (d).
Dust Stationary
14. The high gentries (a)/do not (b)/go to the
Wastage Greenery
movie (c)/No error (d). Health Crockery
15. The milk of sheeps (a)/is very salutary (b)/ Wastage Cutlery
in Chikingunia (c)/no error (d). Luggage Land
16. The news which were (a)/telecast yesterday Baggage Gold
(b)/was not authentic at all (c)/no error (d). Drainage Music
17. The peasantries (a)/in India are (b)/very Percentage Magic
poor (c)/no error (d). Heritage Luck
18. The police has arrested him (a)/so we are going Breakage
(b)/to the police station (c) /no error (d).
(a) His luggage were booked.
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(b) His luggage was booked. (a) The goggle is very cool.
(c) He has given me a good informations. (b) My friend gave me two binocular.
(d) He has given me a good piece of (c) The goggle’s are very cool.
information. (d) My friend gave me two binoculars.
(e) The shoes are perfect fit.
Practice Session With Classes (F) A pair of shoes is needed.
1. My parents obtained (a)/many (G) A pair of shoes are needed.
informations (b)/about this child (c)/last Practice Session With Classes
night (d)/No error (e).
2. The burglar stole all the money (a)/in the 1. A pair of trousers (a)/have been bought
house but surprisingly missed (b)/the (b)/by me (c)/No error (d).
jewelleries in the locker (c)/No error (d). 2. She wears spectacle (a)/and so she was
3. Being able to (a)/remember a lot of unable to see the gangster (b)/that
informations is (b)/not the same as (c)/ attacked her last night (c)/No error (d).
being able to think (4/)No error (e). 3. The soldier quietly (a)/put down his
4. They left (a)/their luggages (b)/ at the binocular (b)/and picked up his gun (c)/
railway station (c)/No error (d). No error (d).
5. You will get (a)/all the informations (b)/if you 4. My father gave me (a)/a pair of binocular
read this booklet carefully (c)/No error (d). (b)/on my birthday (c)/No error (d).
6. All these stationeries (a)/are very useful 5. My spectacles (a)/has been broken by
(b)/for a student (c)/No error (d).
(b)/this nasty boy (c)/no error (d).
Note:- Any Uncountable noun can make
Singular/Plural Countable Noun by the Compound Noun
help of these given words
(a) He poured glass of milk. Singular Plural
(b) He poured a glass of milk. Boy friend Boy friends
(c) He ate a piece of bread. Girl friend Girl friends
(d) He ate piece of bread. Step mother Step mothers
(a) He poured two glass of milk. Step brother Step brothers
(b) He ate two piece of bread. Step sister Step sisters
(c) He poured two glasses of milk. Cupful Cupfuls
(d) He ate two pieces of bread Spoonful Spoonfuls
Note:- Some of the Nouns which are
Handful Handfuls
generally used in plural and takes plural
Note book Note books
verb.
Ticket collector Ticket collectors
Plural Plural
Pants Binoculars Note:- We use s/es before preposition
Tongs Pincers
Singular Plural
Trousers Shears
Pyjamas Glasses Brother – in – law Brothers – in – law
Briefs Spectacles Sister – in – law Sisters – in – law
Shorts Panties Mother – in – law Mothers – in – law
Underpants Braces Daughter – in – law Daughters – in – law
Bellows Forceps
Dividers Clippers
Son – in- law Sons – in- law
Scissors Sunglasses Commander – in – Commanders – in –
Goggles Shoes chief chief
Tights Socks Engineer – in chief Engineers – in chief
Note:- If these nouns are used as subject Man – of – war Men – of – war
it is used as plural noun and takes plural Passer – by Passers – by
verb if we used “A Pair of’’ then verb is Looker – on Lookers – on
used as singular. Hanger – on Hangers – on
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Singular Plural 18. Scissor (a)/are used (b)/for cutting hair
Man doctor Men doctors paper and etc (c)/No error (d).
Man eater Men eaters 19. A pair of tongs (a)/are lying on the platform
Man lover Men lovers (b)/of the kitchen (c)/No error (d).
Man hater Men haters 20. She raised her (a)/binocular to the distant
Woman doctor Women doctors (b)/ road across the vally (c)/No error (d).
Woman eater Women eaters 21. She wears spectacle (a)/and so she was
Woman lover Women lovers unable to see the gangster (b)/that
Woman hater Women haters attacked her last night (c)/No error (d).
22. Take out your binocular (a)/and see the
Practice Session With Classes
(b)/Andromeda galaxy (c)/ No error (d).
1. Binocular is (a)/used to watch (b)/the 23. The scissors that you asked for (a)/is in
distant objects clearly (c)/No error (d) the desk drawer (b)/in the bedroom (c)/
2. Both the mother-in-laws (a)/welcomed the No error (d).
newly weds (b)/with garlands of flowers.
24. A pair of shoes (a)/were standing (b)/in
(c)/No error (d)
the corner of the room (c)/No error (d).
3. Has anyone (a)seen my scissor (b)/
anywhere (c)/No error(d). 25. The soldier quietly (a)/put down his
4. A pair of (a)/spectacles have been (b)/ binocular (b)/and picked up his gun (c)/
found in the library (c)/No error (d). No error (d).
5. He borrowed a pair of scissor from (a)/the 26. The teacher has misplaced his spectacle
Mohit cook, and with them (b)/trimmed his (a)/and is now feeling a great difficulty (b)/
beard to a point (c)/No error(d). In studies (c)/No error (d).
6. All his (a)/sister - in-laws (b) are married 27. There were (a)/displayed many binoculars
and settle (c)/in united kingdom (d)/No of (b)/different kinds in the shop (c)/No
error (e). error (d).
7. He was advised to take (a)/two spoonsful 28. 28. This misogynist hates (a)/all mother-
of (b)/medicine times a day (c)/No error in- laws, (b)/ lady doctors and house maids
(d). (c)/No error (d).
8. Her sister-in-laws (a)/are a cruel lot (b)/ 29. You can (a)/buy the scissors (b)/that is
and they harass her(c)/No error (d). sharp (c)/No error(d).
9. It is harmful (a)/to take cupsful (b)/of
30. A pair of trousers (a)/have been bought
coffee eight times a day (c)/No error (d).
(b)/by me (c)/No error (d).
10. My brother-in-laws(a)/who live in Mumbai
have come(b)/to say with us (c)/No error (d). PS Sir Special Rule
11. My father gave me (a)/a pair of binocular
(b)/ on my birthday (c)/No error (d).
12. My shoes is (a)/not so old and (b)/torn
as yours (c)/No error (d).
13. My uncle gave me (a)/a pair of trouser (b)/
on my birthday(c)/No error (d).
14. Now I have come (a)/to know why he
always (b)/remains at loggers-head with
his wife (c)/and mother-in-law (d)/No error
(e).
15. One should use (a)/spectacle to protect (b)/
the eyes from(c)/bright sunlight (d) /No
error (e).
16. A pair of scissors (a)/has been sold (b)/at
a discount (c)/No error (d).
17. One should use goggle (a) /to protect one’s
eyes (b) /from the sun (c) /No error (d).
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(A) You don’t give (A) He is my cousin Superflous Practice Questions
me order brother
1. My cousin sister (a)/invited me (b)/to her
(B) You don’t give (B) She is my cousin birthday party (c)/no error (d).
me orders. 2. Supposing if (a)/it rains (b)/what shall
(C) You just follow (C) Tom is my cousin we do (c)/no error (d).
my order. brother. 3. I (a)/will return back (b)/in five minutes.
(c)/no error (d).
(D) You just follow (D) He is my cousin.
my orders.
4. Renu (a)/made a blunder mistake (b)/
by getting his name wrong (c)/no error
Note 1 :- We never use Brother and Sister (d).
with the word Cousin 5. What’s the final conclusion (a)/of
(a) I shall meet you at 6 o’clock . business deal (b)/between Sonu and
(b) I shall meet you at 6:20 o’clock. Monu (c)/ no error (d).
(c) I shall meet you at 9 am. 6. I cut (a)/the apple (b)/into four quarters
(d) I shall meet you at 2 pm. (c)/no error (d).
Note 2 :- Minute end is not used with o’clock 7. There are only (a)/two explanations for
(e) She has no place for picnic. (b)/getting the passing marks (c)/no
(F) There was no room for them in the inn. error (d).
(G) There was no space available in this 8. There are lots of (a)/unexpected
house. surprises in (b)/store for visitors to the
(H) Here is no place for you. gallery (c)/no error (d).
9. The candidate (a)/requested the
Superflous Based on Noun
chairman (b)/to repeat the question
Wrong Right
again (c)/no error (d).
Return back Return 10. Pakistan support (a)/to the terrorists of
Recede back Recede India (b)/should be universally
Recall back Recall condemned by all (c)/no error (d).
Revert back Revert
11. It was a big blunder (a)/but we ignored
Repeat again Repeat
Reborn again Reborn (b)/it for the welfare of the city (c)/no
Rebuild again Rebuild error (d).
Reiterate again Reiterate 12. According to me (a)/she (b)/is right (c)/
Coward man Coward
Blunder Mistake Blunder
no error (d).
Final conclusion Conclusion 13. What (a)/is (b)/your good name? (c)/no
Reason because Reason error (d).
Final outcome Final
Free gift Gift
14. Tha pak army (a)/retreated back (b)/ in
With Bag and Bag and Baggage the battle of kargil (c)/no error (d).
Baggage 15. All his family members (a)/are honest
With Heart and soul Heart and soul (b)/ and sincere (c)/no error (d).
Passing mark Pass Mark
Past History History
16. Vijay chauhan (a)/is (b)/an English
Past Record Record teacher (c)/no error (d).
Basic Fundamental Basic 17. My past history (a)/is such an enigma,
Basic Fundamental Fundamental and I (b)/don’t know any of the details
Unexpected Surprise Surprise
(c)/no error (d).
Kindly Requested Requested
Suf?cient Enough Suf?cient 18. My two twin (a)/sisters and I (b)/have
Students give Students take got the same face (c)/no error (d).
examination examination 19. All his family members (a)/are working
Teachers take Teachers give
on some of (b)/the prestigious posts (c)/
examination examination
Empty cheque Blank cheque no error (d).
According to me In my opinion 20. America’s support (a)/to the terrorists of
What is your good What is your India (b)/should be universally
name? name?
condemened by all (c)/No error (d).
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Note:- We use No room as a phrase in
the stead of No place , No sheet , No Issue
Space Issue
(a) The care of baby is necessary.
(b) Cares never comes alone.  Wages Noun (sing) + Verb (sing)
 Wages Noun (Plu.) + Verb (Plu.)
(a) The wages are very high in Patna.
(b) The wages is very high in Patna.
(c) The wages of sin are punishment.
(d) The wages of sin is punishment.

Practice Session With Classes 4. Row upon row (a)/of delicate green (b)
are soothing to the eyes (c)/No Error (d)
1. My sister (a) /has read (b) /pages after 5. Woman after women (a)/claimed to
pages of the bible (c) /No error (d) speak against (b)/the present political
situation of Bihar in the meeting (c)/No
2. Towns after towns were (a)/conquered error (d)
(b)/by him but the found no piece (c)/No
Rule :- If a compound noun works as an
error (d)
adjective it is not used in plural form.
3. Speakers after speakers (a)/came on the 6. Neha lost (a)/a hundred rupees note (b)/
stage (b)/to perform (c)/No Error (d) yesterday (c)/No error (d)
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7. He informed that he had lost a packet (a) A leg of Chair is broken by Rohan
(a)/of the hundred (b)/rupees notes (c)/ (b) A Chair’s leg is broken by Rohan
No error (d)  The Case of Noun :
8. Twenty miles (a)/are a long way (b)/to
walk. (c)/No error (d) Noun
9. Sixty miles (a)/are (b)/a long distance (c)/
No error (d)
10. My father in law owns (a)/sixty acre (b) of
Living Non Living
wet land (c)/No error (d)
The + Noun + of + Noun
Noun Case The Roof of Building

 I saw Rohan’s house. of ‘S

 Case is Nothing it is the Name of Relation Rohan’s house
 There are 4 Types of Case The house of Rohan
1. Nominative Case/Subjective Case
2. Objective Case Practice Session With Classes
3. Vocative Case 1. The chair’s legs are (a)/not as strong as
4. Possessive Case that yours (b)/so I will not buy that one
1. Nominative Case/Subjective Case : (c)/even though it is cheaper (d)/No error
(e)
Subject Verb Object
2. The table’s le gs (a)/have been (b)/
Noun ← Dev Loves Anjali → Noun elaborately craved (c)/No error (d)
Noun ← Anjali Loves Dev → Noun
3. The building’s roof needs repairing
Pronoun ← He Loves Her → Pronoun otherwise (a)/it may fall down and (b)/result
Pronoun ← She Loves Him → Pronoun in many person’s death (c)/No error (d)
 Subjective Case : When a Noun or a 4. The fan’s blade (a)/has broken(b)/and we
Pronoun is used as a Subject in a Sentence must buy a new fan before disposing it of
that is called Subjective Case (c)/No error (d)
(a) Mother called the Boy
 Objective Case : When a Noun or a
Pronoun i s use d as an Object in a
sentence it is called Objective Case
(a) Neha Praises Rajesh
 Vocative Case : When a Noun or a
Pronoun is used to call address to a Person
or group of person it is called Vocative
Case.
(a) Rohan Comes here.
(b) Rohan , Come here.
(c) Ladies and Gentleman , I am going to
discuss this point.
 Possessive Case : When a Noun or a 2 + 2 = 2 square  Same Family
Pronoun is used to show possession or 2 + 3 = 2 + 3  Other Family
Ownership in a sentence is call ed  Lakshman and Satrughan’s Mother
possessive case  Ram and Shyam’s Wife
 Ram’s and Shyam’s Wives ’! Plural
 Possessive Case 
1. We use [‘s] with Time/Day
Verb + ion  Possession  Noun (a) Sunday’s News
Verb + ive  Possessive  Adjective (b) Today’s News
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2. We use [‘s] with name of country , state 5. “else”
showing words ‘S else’
(a) India’s economy growth. (a) You like somebody’s else suggestion.
(b) India’s food crisis. (b) You like somebody else’s suggestion.
(c) Patna’s flood crisis. (c) He likes anybody suggestion.
3. Note  We use’s with the noun which is (d) He likes anybody’s suggestion.
used before preposition
(a) His father’s in law behavior is not good.
Both are correct
(b) His father in law’s behavior is not good.
4. We use [‘s] with the words  Burns’ novel  Keats’ poetry
Someone/Somebody/Anyone/Anybody/  Burns’s novel  Keats’s poetry
No one/No body/Everyone/Everybody/  Yeats’ poetry  Dickness’ theory
Each other/One another  Yeats’s poetry  Dickness’ theory
(a) I got this idea when I was in someone
home. “of” system is not allowed
(b) I got this idea when I was in  Sun’s rays  The rays of sun
someone’s home.  Moon’s beauty  The beauty of Moon
(c) I like someone’s company that is easy  Death’s hand  The hand of Death
to find.  Love’s power  The power of Love
(d) I like someone company that is easy
 Nature’s beauty  The beauty of nature
to find.

Number of Noun

Countable Noun Uncountable Noun

Proper Common Collective Material Abstract

1 (one) 2 (one +) Singular + Verb Singular

Singular Plural We Usually use No Article
Countable SCN Countable PCN
Noun Noun
3. Yesterday, I visited (a)/Nitu's and
Practice Set-01-06 Pradeep's house (b)/but I found that the
couple (c)/was not at home. (d)/No error
SET - 01 (e)
4. You must know (a)/that I have always
(b)/ followed your suggestions (c)/and
1. Thirty millions of people (a)/are below nobody's else. (d)/No error (e)
the poverty (b)/line in India and our 5. The officer said (a)/that he appreciated
government (c)/is not doing anything in (b)/his staffs coming on time (c)/and co-
this regard. (d)/No error (e) operating with him. (d)/No error (e)
2. Patna water supply system is (a)/not as 6. When Mohan got back (a)/to his home last
good as (b)/it should be because (c)/of Monday, (b)/he found that a pair of his
various problems. (d)/No error (e) (c)/trousers we re burnt badly. (d)/
No error (e)
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7. In my book, everyone (a)/should take 25. Central park (a)/is one and a half
interest in (b)/paintings and poetries kilometer (b)/away (c)/from here. (d)/
because the y (c)/go a long way in No error (e)
building his character. (d)/No error (e) 26. Diabetes are not (a)/a lethal disease like
8. There was a huge (a)/crowded in front (b)/AIDS but cancer is (c)/really very
(b)/of the actor's (c)/ house on his dangerous. (d)/No error (e)
birthday. (d)/No error (e) 27. Do you know that (a)/there are only one
9. The furnitures (a)/had become (b)/old police (b)/barracks nearby Church Gate
and rusty. (c)/No error (d) (c)/in Mumbai? (d)/No error (e)
10. A small depression can (a)/be seen in the 28. Do you know the (a) /fact that the
centre of the single cell cave (b)/which can economics (b)/of this project is very (c)/
accommodate (c)/a few peoples. (d)/No discouraging ? (d)/No error (e)
error (e) 29. He decided to marry (a)/her only because
11. The student handed over (a)/a hundred- of (b)/the fact that her look is (c)/very
rupees note (b)/to the class teacher. (c)/ attractive and fascinating. (d)/No error (e)
No error (d) 30. He has bought two dozen of eggs (a)/to
12. On receiving the mark-sheet from the make omelettes for dinner (b)/but I do (c)/
university (a)/I realised (b)/that I had got not like eggs at all. (d)/No error (e)
only passing marks in English. (c)/No 31. He was very hungry (a)/when he reached
Error (d) home, (b)/so he ate twelve breads (c)/and
13. All her family members (a)/are great a lot of chicken curry. (d)/No error (e)
admirers of (b)/Virat Kohli (c)/and M.S 32. His house is made of a glass, (a)/while mine
Dhoni (d)/No error (e) is made (b)/of brick. So, you (c)/cannot
14. People must know (a)/that the wages of compare mine with his. (d)/No error (e)
sin (b)/are nothing but death (c)/or 33. His sister's-in-law hubby (a)/has been ill
troublesome life. (d)/No error (e) for more (b)/than two months, so you (c)/
15. When Mohit got back from Kashmir (a)/ must go to see him. (d)/No error (e)
he said that he had never (b)/seen such 34. I am good (a)/at almost all games (b)/
a wonderful (c)/spectacles in his life but billiards are not (c)/my cup of tea.
before. (d)/No error (e)
(d)/No error (e)
16. All hi s sister-in-laws (a)/have got
ethereal beauty, (b)/so for me it is very 35. I gave (a)/the police five informations about
(c)/difficult to choose one of (d)/them to the (b)/terrorists who were hiding (c)/there
tie knot with. (e)/No error (e) to execute some bloody plan. (d)/No error (e)
17. She has to leave for Patna (a)/tomorrow 36. I need twenty males and fifty females (a)/
for an urgent work, (b)/so get a ticket to get this work done (b)/within less (c)/
(c)/booked for her. (d)/No error (e) than five days. (d)/No error (e)
18. Many passer-by (a)/stopped at (b)/the 37. I remember meeting (a)/you along with my
place of the accident. (c)/No error (d) (b)/mother and sister (c)/in a summer time
19. The name of (a)/Ami tabh's ( b)/and nearby Juhu Beach. (d)/No error (e)
Ajitabh's (c)/father is Bachchanji (d)/No 38. I use (a)/a very fine quality of shampoo
error (d) (b)/to keep my hairs healthy (c)/and silky
20. There is so many filths (a)/all around all the time. (d)/No error (e)
(b)/the place. (c)/No error (d)
39. If you are (a)/going to market, (b)/do get
21. According to state government's estimates
(a)/at least eight millions tones of rice (b)/ me some fruits (c)/as I am on fast today.
will have to be imported (c)/this year (d)/No error (e)
because of a poor monsoon. (d)/ No error 40. In the afternoon, (a)/devotees organised
(d) a programme (b)/in which the name of
22. Children enjoy listening to (a)/ghosts the deity (c)/was chanted one lakh time.
stories (b)/especially on Halloween. (c)/ (d)/No error (e)
No error (d) 41. It is very difficult to (a)/improve the present
23. Some of his (a)/luggages were lost (b)/ (b)/political agitation of (c)/this country's
in the train. (c)/No error (d) by any means. (d)/No error (e)
24. Bengali people (a)/do eat fishes every day, 42. It was two days ago (a)/that he bought a
(b)/but she does not (c)/like it at all. (d)/ very beautiful (b)/car for eighty thousands
No error (e) dollars (c)/from USA. (d)/No error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
43. My politics is very (a)/moderate while 11. Indians (a)/and Nepalise (b)/are (c)/
(b)/his politics are radical (c)/and revolu- brothers. (d)/no error (e)
tionary. (d)/No error (e) 12. Hundreds of (a)/passer by (b)/went at (c)/
44. One must work (a)/hard day in day out therailway station. (d)/no error (e)
(b) / to attain one goal, (c)/the preacher 13. Her parents obtained (a)/many informa-
said to his followers (d)/Nota tions (b)/about this child (c)/last night. (d)/
45. People used to live (a)/on the branches of no error (e)
(b)/the trees during the ancient (c)/time 14. Teachers should use (a)/spectacle to
but now it is completely changed. (d)/No protect (b)/the eyes from (c)/bright
error (e) sunlight. (d)/no error (e)
46. Preeti has to finish (a)/two third of the (b)/ 15. Monika together with her parents (a)/went
work within twenty four hours (c)/and you to the market (b)/and brought (c)/a lot of
have to finish the whole work in one day. books. (d)/no error (e)
(d)/No error (e) 16. There was (a)/no money in the bank (b)/
47. She uses four soaps (a)/in a month while in Sohan's (c)/and Sheenu's joint account.
her mother used to be (b)/very economical (d)/no error (e)
as far as the expenses (c)/on the toilet 17. We are (a)/a waiting advices (b)/from our
preparations are concerned. (d)/No error (e) (c)/Patna branch. (d)/no error (e)
48. So many students (a)/are of the opinion 18. On my way (a)/to the airport I met (b)/one
that (b)/Mathematics are not a very (c)/ of your friend (c)/named Kannu. (d)/no
easy subject at all. (d)/No error (e) error (e)
49. Socrates's work (a)/is reckoned among (b)/ 19. Inspite of ten letter (a)/they have sent, (b)/
the greatest works rendered (c)/by any they have received (c)/no answer from the
philosopher in the world. (d)/No error (e) authority of Patna Nagar Nigam (d)/no
50. Such a phenomena has (a)/never been error (e)
seen here (b)/before and it is highly (c)/ 20. Seema is Listening (a)/some old song
threatening for the whole humanity. (d)/ (b)/that he likes. (c)/no error (d)
No error (e) 21. Her brother-in-laws (a)/are a cruel lot
(b)/and they harass him. (c)/no error (d)
SET - 02 22. One of the greatest contribution (a)/are
1. Linguistic (a)/is (b)/the study (c)/of a cruel lot (b)/and they harass her (c)/
language. (d)/no error (e) no error (d)
2. The poetries (a)/of Dinkar (b)/has been 23. In tomorrow meeting (a)/we must first
taught (c)/in the class. (d)/no error (e) discuss (b)/and thrash out the problem (c)/
3. Success in money-making (a)/is not always one by one. (d)/no error (e)
(b)/a good criteria (c)/of real success in 24. Khan Sir is (a)/one of the (b)/best teacher
life. (d)/no error (e) (c) /in our institute. (d)/no error (e)
25. There is (a)/no place ( b)/in this
4. On her way (a)/to the field (b)/Sita saw
compartment. (c)/no error (d)
a flock (c)/of sheeps. (d)/no error (e)
26. The Railways have (a)/made crossing
5. Suresh together with (a)/his friends gave tracks (b)/a punished offence. (c)/No Error
(b)/Sunita (c)/good advices. (d)/no error (e) (d)
6. There have bee n (a)/ten men (b)/ 27. The American (a)/have strange (b)/
engineers (c)/in our colony. (d)/no error habits (c)/No error (d)
(e) 28. Stealing is (a)/a bad (b)/custom (c)/No
7. Ten thousand (a)/of rupees (b)/were (c)/ error (d)
spent by him. (d)/no error (e) 29. There was (a)/no place (b)/in the class for
8. Hundreds of people (a) / had already been you (c)/No error (d)
killed (b)/in the accident (c)/near Patna. 30. Please (a)/put your (b)/sign here (c)/ No error
(d)/no error (e) (d)
9. Ten thousand (a)/rupee is a (b)/large 31. The table's leg (a)/is (b)/broken (c)/No
amount (c)/for Sohan. (d)/no error (e) error (d)
10. Inspector has (a)/received advices (b)/from 32. We have read (a)/two-third (b)/of this book
his (c)/Patna branch. (d)/no error (e) (c)/No error (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
33. She invited all (a)/his son-in-laws (b)/ 5. The return on the investment of (a)/this
do the meeting (c)/No error (d) sort is undoubtedly (b)/ample, but it has
34. Woods are (a)/used for (b)/making tables (c)/some risks too. (d)/No error (e)
(c)/ no error (d) 6. The software takes (a)/only one seconds
35. Politics (a)/are (b)/a dirty game (c)/No (b)/to generate tables and (c)/graphs out
error (d) of raw data. (d)/No Error (e)
36. My brother teaches (a)/in a boy's college 7. They are standing (a)/at the gate of the
(b)/in Delhi (c)/No error (d) auditorium (b)/as there is no place
inside. (c)/No Error (d)
37. This building's design (a)/was prepared
8. Three police were running after (a)/a
(b)/by an Italian architect (c)/No error (d) terrorist who had (b)/recently made an
38. Mohan and Sohan left (a)/their luggages attempt (c)/to explode the parliament (d)/
(b)/at the railway station (c)/No error (d) No error (e)
39. There was not left much money (a)/in 9. When I reached home (a)/I found that
Kamal's and Mona's (b)/joint account (c)/ all (b)/ of the members of his family (c)/
No error (d) were sleeping on the ground of the room.
40. His brother in laws (a)/who have come (b)/ (d)/No error (e)
to meet her live in the USA (c)/No error (d) 10. When I was going to Dubai (a)/I lost (b)/
41. The old man (a)/diposed of (b)/all the old a bundle of one thousand rupees notes
furnitures (c)/No error (d) (c)/on the way. (d)/No error (e)
42. That is (a)/not my bag (b)/it is somebody's 11. When I was your age, (a)/I used to walk
else (c)/No error (d) (b)/one kilometer and a half on foot (c)/
43. The mob threw (a)/hands ful of stones (b)/ every day in the morning. (d)/No error
at the police (c)/No error (d) (e)
44. Three man doctors (a)/have been arrested 12. When she was young, (a)/she used to
keep in her (b)/wallet a bundle of one
(b)/for being involved in the case of
(c)/thousand rupees notes. (d)/No error
foeticide (c)/No error (d) (e)
45. A farmers son was leading oxes (a)/to 13. Why don't you take (a)/a two-kilometers
his field for ploughing (b)/early in the walk (b)/in the morning, as it will (c)/
morning (c)/No error (d) help you stay fit and fine. (d)/No error
46. A foolish women (a)/does not know (b)/ (e)
wrong from right (c)/No error (d) 14. Will you please let me (a)/know what is
47. A pain of spectacles (a)/have been found the criteria (b)/of getting a flat booked
(b)/in the room (c)/No error (d) (c)/in the apartment? (d)/No error (e)
48. All his brother-in-laws (a)/are (b)/married 15. Would you please (a)/l end me ten
and settled in UAE (c)/No error (d) thousand of rupees? (b)/I will give you
49. All the furnitures have been (a)/sent to the (c)/back as soon as possible. (d)/No error
market (b)/located (c)/in the town (d) No (e)
error (e) 16. You must learn good manner (a)/and
50. The Arabian nights are (a)/a collection of unlearn those bad (b)/habits of staring
very interesting episodes (b)/of destiny (c)/ (c)/at girls passing along the road. (d)/
No error (d) No error (e)
17. Two millions people (a)/attended the
SET - 03 meeting (b)/held in parade grounds. (c)/
No error (d)
1. The audience (a)/at Firoj Shah Kotla 18. The machineries are (a)/not functioning
stadium (b)/is cheering (c)/and hailing ad (b)/these days. (c)/No Error (d)
infinitum. (d)/No error (e) 19. Many overseas students (a)/atte nd
2. The beach (a)/trees and the breese (b)/ colleges (b)/in the Great Britain. (c)/No
created a feeling (c)/of extraordinary calm. Error (d)
(d)/No error (e) 20. My father gave me (a)/a pair of binocular
(b)/on my birthday. (c)/No Error (d)
3. The FBI has already (a)/informed the Indian
21. The paintings of natural sceneries (a)/
government (b)/of the whereabout of (c)/ are selling (b)/like hot cakes. (c)/No
these three terrorists. (d) /No error (e) Error (d)
4. The Indian captain does (a)/not like his 22. You shall get (a)/all the informations (b)/if
player playing (b)/in such a reckless (c)/ you read this book carefully. (c)/No Error
manner all the time. (d)/No error (e) (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
23. Some of his (a)/luggages were lost (b)/ 45. Ganesh's house (a)/is at (b)/ a stone's
in the train. (c)/ No error (d) throw (c)/from here. (d)/no error (e)
24. Nine tenths (a)/of the pillar (b)/have rotted 46. Virat Kohli has (a)/scored more than (b)/
away. (c)/No Error (d) ten thousands (c)/runs. (d) /no error (e)
25. He went to Delhi (a)/in June with (b)/ 47. The name of (a)/Mohan's (b)/and Sohan's
his family members. (c)/no error (d) (c)/father is Ramnaresh. (d)/no error (e)
26. Has anyone (a)/seen my scissor (b)/ 48. Sonu has (a)/four man-servants (b)/
anywhere ? (c)/no error (d) whereas Mahesh has got (c)/only one
27. Ramesh should concentrate (a)/on his study woman servant (d)/no error (e)
(b)/for a bright future. (c)/no error (d) 49. Neha met me (a)/on the way (b)/and asked
28. One of the (a)/table's legs (b)/was broken a one (c)/hundred-rupees note. (d)/no
and the upholstery needed mending. (c)/ error (e)
no error (d) 50. Linguistic (a)/is (b)/the study (c)/of
29. Pages after pages (a)/the book goes on language. (d)/no error (e)
describing the magnificent (b)/local of the
Himalayan foothills. (c)/no error (d) SET - 04
30. There was (a)/absolutely no place (b)/in
1. Cattles are (a)/grazing (b)/in this ground
the ground. (c)/no error (d)
(c)/No error (d)
31. Keat’s and Shelley’s poems (a)/adore
2. Commander's -in- chief orders (a)/
nature with deep (b)/sensuous passion.
arrived late and (b)/the forces had to
(c)/no error (d)
retret (c)/No error (d)
32. She can get her car repaired (a)/at Salim's
3. It is harmful (a)/to take cupsful (b)/ of
and Karim's garage (b)/which is only a
tea (c)/6 times a day/(d) No error (e)
furlong away. (c)/no error (d)
4. One (a)/should be (b)/true to (c)/one
33. These pieces of furnitures (a)/are designed
word (d)/No error (e)
by (b) / a highly acclaimed expert. (c)/no
5. Mohan likes (a)/the poetries (b)/of kets
error (d)
and willium (c)/No error (d)
34. Two sheeps were (a)/killed by the (b)/
6. That house (a)/is built of (b)/stone and
hunter. (c)/no error (d)
brick (c)/No error (d)
35. The pol ice has arrived (a)/and are
7. The climate (a)/of Patna (b)/is better (c)/
investigating (b)/into the matter. (c)/no
than Ranchi/(d)/No error (e)
error (d)
8. The Indian team (a)/ defeated (b)/the
36. Childrens magazines (a)/are hardly to be
African team (c)/by an inning (d)/ No
seen (b)/anywhere these days. (c)/no error
error (e)
(d)
9. The life of the child (a)/is (b)/more better
37. Sohan gets a lot of (a)/informations from
(c)/than that of old mans (d)/ No error
(b)/the internet. (c)/no error (d)
(e)
38. The sceneries of the (a)/Kashmir keeps
10. There is no place (a) /to stand (b)/in the
(b)/beckoning us. (c)/no error (d)
compartment (c)/No error (d)
39. All Doctors did (a)/their best to save (b)/
11. Ram (a)/was (b)/waiting for (c)/the train
the lifes of the (c)/accident victims. (d)/no
arrival (d)/No error (e)
error (e)
12. Who (a)/has (b)/broken (c)/the legs of
40. The Prime Minister (a)/of our country
chair (d) /No error (e)
(b)/was invited (c) /to attend the
13. Mohit had been (a)/suffering from (b)/
meeting. (d)/no error (e)
Diabeteses for (c)/the last ten years (d)/
41. Customs is (a)/paid on goods (b)/imported
No error (e)
from (c)/other countries. (d)/no error (e)
14. The Indian team (a)/defeated (b)/the
42. It is very (a)/difficult to chase (b)/a huge score
Australian (c)/by an inning (d)/No error
(c)/in the second inning. (d)/no error (e)
(e)
43. He went to the house (a)/and found that
15. Recently I (a)/visited Kashmir (b)/and
(b)/the tables leg (c)/was broken. (d)/no
found the sceneries (c)/to be marvelous
error (e)
(d)/No error (e)
44. My best friend is reading (a)/Dinkar's
16. His mouth (a)/watered (b)/when he saw
and Nirala's (b)/poetries as a part (c)/of
(c)/a bouquet of grapes (d)/No error (e)
his syllabus. (d)/no error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
17. Rohit sharma (a)/scored (b)/more than 36. Two thirds of the book (a)/were (b)/
(c)/ten thousands runs (d)/No error (e) rubbish (c)/no error (d)
18. The practices (a)/of the teachers (b)/ 37. The old furniture's (a)/was disposed of (b)/
varies (c)/from that of the doctors (d)/No and the new ones were placed.(c)/no error
error (e) (d)
19. Monika was unable (a)/to support her 38. One of (a)/the assistant was (b)/Alfred,
parent (b)/even though both of them (c)/ (c)/no error (d)
Had no income of their own (d)/No error (e)
39. Lupin is (a)/one of the least important
20. Mohan lived (a)/in a three-hundred years (b)/ person (b)/in the opposition and can never
old house (c)/in Mumbai (d)/No error (e)
hope to become a minister. (c)/no error (d)
21. It is harmful (a)/to take cups full (b)/of
40. My sister-in-law (a)/who lives in Chennai (b)/
coffee (c)/eight times a day (d)/No error (e)
have come to stay with us. (c)/no error (d)
22. She knows many languages (a)/but the
41. My friend Sahib (a)/is one of the best
German and (b)/the chineese alphabet (c)/
football player (b)/in the country. (c)/no
will be problem for her (d)/No error (e)
error (d)
23. Se enu gave me (a) /two important
informations (b)/I had been waiting for the 42. There were no furniture (a)/in the flat (b)/
previous six months (c)/d (d)/No error (e) except for a couple of beds. (c)/no error (d)
24. He left (a)/his luggages (b)/at the railway 43. Some of his (a)/luggages were lost (b)/in
(c)/station (d)/ No error (e) the train. (c)/No error (d)
25. All the furnitures have been (a)/sent to 44. Lupin is (a)/one of the least important
(b)/the new house located (c)/in a village person (b)/in the opposition and can never
(d)/No error (e) hope to become a minister. (c)/no error (d)
26. A large number of (a)/his classmate 45. My sister-in-law (a)/who lives in Chennai (b)/
called for (b)/the hospital when he was have come to stay with us. (c)/no error (d)
there (c)/No error (d) 46. My friend Sahib (a)/is one of the best
27. There are (a)/no mango (b)/in the shop football player (b)/in the country. (c)/no
(c)/No error (d) error (d)
28. The police has arrested him (a)/so 47. There were no furniture (a)/in the flat (b)/
Rakesh is going (b)/to the police station except for a couple of beds. (c)/no error (d)
(c)/No error (d)
48. Some of his (a)/luggages were lost (b)/in
29. His hairs are not so straight and silky
the train. (c)/No error (d)
(a)/as Mohan's, because she does not (b)/
take care of it properly (c)/No error (d) 49. The measles are (a)/a disease that causes
30. Mohan will have finished two-third of the (b)/ fever and a red rash. (c)/No error
work (a)/by the next sunday for sure so (d)
you (b)/think of allotting another 50. Every child in the class (a)/are wearing
assignment to his (c)/No error (d) (b)/ sandals today. (c)/No error (d)
31. If these animals are (a)/yours whole (b)/
are these ones (c)/No error (d) SET - 05
32. It is harmful (a)/to take cups full (b)/of 1. My sister (a)/and brother puzzles (b)/me
wine five times a day (c)/No error (d) and cause me anxiety. (c)/No error (d)
33. Dinkar and Verma's books (a)/are (b)/ 2. My brother (a)/and maternal uncle (b)/is
worth praising (c)/No error (d)
very intelligent and hard working. (c)/No
34. Indian film industry (a)/is considered to
error (d)
be (b)/one of the symbol of cultural and
3. He has given me (a)/two five - rupees (b)/
social life.(c)/ No error (d)
35. Learning many languages (a)/promotes notes. (c)/No error (d)
linguistic, cultural and social harmonies 4. Deer is highly selective eaters (a)/and
(b)/among people speaking different only feed on young grass, (b)/herbs,
languages. (c)/No error (d) foliage and fruit, etc. (c)/No error (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
5. The committee (a)/have elected their 25. Thousand of people (a)/had already been
(b)/chairman unanimously. (c)/No error killed (b)/in the accident (c)/near Delhi.
(d) (d)/no error (e)
26. Cattles are (a)/not allowed to enter (b)/
6. The main crops (a)/grown for export are
this ground. (c)/No error (d)
(b)/coffee and rices (c)/No error (d)
27. Cannot you see that the cattle (a)/is
7. The room was (a)/crowded with small grazing in the field? (b)/so you cannot
pieces of furnitures,(b)/what nots, play there (c)/No error (d)
cupboards, and little tables. (c)/No error 28. There was (a)/no place (b)/on the bench
(d) for you (c)/no error (d)
8. My mathematics is (a)/not very (b)/good. 29. I went to the temple (a)/with my parents,
(c)/No error (d) aunts (b)/ and cousin sisters (c)/no
9. Mump are (a)/a serious (b)/disease. (c)/ error.(d)
No error (d) 30. The cattles (a)/are grazing (b)/in the fields
10. Billiard are (a)/played (b)/by women. (c)/ (c)/no error.(d)
No error (d) 31. Recently I visited Kashmir (a)/and found
11. I received a summonses (a)/to the Palace the sceneries (b)/to be marvelous. (c)/no
from Sir Robert Fellowes, the (b)/Queen's error. (d)
private secretary. (c)/No error(d) 32. Vermins are (a)/very harmful insects (b)/
12. It is harmful to (a)/to take cupsful tea (b)/ which thrive in dirty Place (c)/No error (d)
five times a day.(c)/No error (d)
33. If those cattles are (a)/yours whose (b)/
13. All his sister-in-laws (a)/are extremely
are these ones (c)/No error (d)
beautiful (b)/ to look at so the question (c)/
of selection is very puzzling. (c)/No error (d) 34. The lawyer asked the complainant (a)/to put
14. Running a five stars (a)/hotel needs much his sign (b)/on the paper (c)/no error (d)
more (b)/money than what we have in our 35. Please (a)/ put your (b)/sign here. (c)/no error (d)
account. (c)/No error (d) 36. One-third of the player (a)/have given
15. The baby started (a)/crying when he (b)/ (b)/there consent.(c)/no error (d)
was hungry. (c)/No error (d) 37. He (a)/takes pain (b)/over his work.(c)/
16. The jury made (a)/ their decision (b)/ no error.(d)
unanimously. (c)/No error (d) 38. The building's roof (a)/needs repairing
17. There is no (a)/money in Rohan's and otherwise (b)/it may fall down and result
Sohan's (b)/ joint account (c)/No error (d) into many person's death. (c)/no error
18. My sister's-in-law (a)/house is (b)/very (d)
beautiful. (c)/No error (d) 39. All the furnitures have been (a)/sent to
19. This book is (a)/not mine, It is (b)/ the new house (b)/located in a village.
somebody's else. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/no error (d)
20. The Hindus, and the (a)/Muslim, the
40. Order has been (a)/issued for his
Sikhs and the Christians are brothers
(b)/so they love one another. (c)/No error transfer to another (b)/district but he has
(d) not received them so far. (c)/no error (d)
21. The company`s decision to issue (a)/ 41. The gentry of Mumbai does not like
bonus shares clearly indicates (b)the Salman Khan at (a)/all, even though he
management's confident (c)/about the has a (b)/number of good movies to his
future (d)/no error (e) credit (c)/No error (d)
22. My sister (a)/has read (b)/pages after 42. One-ninth of the pillar (a)/have been (b)/
pages of the bible (c)/no error.(d) rotten away. (c)/no error (d)
23. My friend Bharat (a)/is one of the best 43. The manager put forward (a)/a number
tennis player (b)/in the country (c)/no of criterions (b)/for the post.(c)/no
error.(d) error.(d)
24. Jaya Jyotsna went (a)/her friend's house 44. I visited (a)/John's and Mary's house (b)/
(b)/ and gave her two(c)/ten-rupees twice but found(c)/the couple absent.
note.(d)/no error (e) (d)/no error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH NOUN
45. My son is reading (a)/Dinkar's and 16. Her jewelleries (a)/must have (b)/Cost
Nirals's (b)/ poetries as a part (c)/of his a fortune (c)/No error (d)
syllabus. (d)/no error (e) 17. I have heard that you are shifting (a)/to a
46. There have been (a)/ten woman (b)/ new quarter (b)/at Andheri tomorrow (c)/
doctors in our city. (d)/no error (e) No error (d)
47. The police has arrested him (a)/so we are 18. Most of (a)/the furniture (b)/was
going (b)/to the police station. (c)/no error (d) expensive. (c)/ no error(d)
48. One-tenth (a)/of the book (b)/are very 19. You shall get (a)/all the informations (b)/
interesting. (c)/no error (d) if you read this book carefully. (c)/no error
49. I like (a)/the poetries(b)/of byron and (d)
shelley.(c)/no error.(d) 20. My brother-in-laws (a)/who live in
50. They left (a)/their luggages (b)/at the Bombay (b)/ have come to stay with
railway station. (c)/no error.(d) us.(c)/no error.(d)
21. Two of the boy from the neighbouring
SET - 06 school (a)/ fell down from a tall tree (b)/
1. Million of people passed away (a)/ in the standing before my house (c)/No error (d)
destructive (b)/earthquake of Gujarat (c)/ 22. My father gave me (a)/a pair of binocular
No error (d) (b)/on my birthday (c)/no error.(d)
2. Sunset (a)/ is a (b)/great (c)/phenomena. 23. Most of the student (a)/of our college
(d)/ no error (e) believe that (b)/the terminal examination
3. Two thirds of (a)/the land has (b)/been is unnecessary. (c)/no error (d)
ploughed. (c)/no error (d) 24. Alms (a)/are given(b)/to the poors.(c)/no
4. The wage of hard labour is (a)/not just a error.(d)
good job (b)/but satisfaction as well.(c)/ 25. Two millions people (a)/attended the
no error (d) meeting (b)/held in parade grounds (c)/
5. Yesterday she gave me several pieces of no error.(d)
advices (a)/which have really proved (b)/ 26. Sachin Tendulkar has (a)/scored more
elixir to me (c)/No error (d) than (b)/ five thousands (c)/runs. (d)/
6. Half of the money (a)/have been used no error (e)
(b)/in this project.(c)/ no error (d) 27. There were (a)/dozens of cheeses (b)/to
7. The Indian force (a)/drove away (b)/the choose from (c)/No error (d)
Chinese (c)/no error.(d) 28. All his sister (a)/in laws are married (b)/
8. These furnitures are of very good quality and settle in UK.(c)/ no error (d)
(a)/ this is why they (b)/are so expensive 29. Most of the (a)/ teacher were (b)/absent
(c)/No error (d) today. (c)/ no error(d)
30. They left (a)/their luggages (b)/at the
9. Half of (a)/the movie (b)/are very boring.
railway station (c)/ no error(d)
(c)/no error (d)
31. The name of (a)/Ami tabh's ( b)/and
10. The table's le gs (a)/have been (b)/
Ajitabh's (c)/ father is Bachchanji. (d) no
elaborately carved.(c)/No error.(d)
error (e)
11. It is very (a)/difficult to chase (b)/a huge
32. On the way to Pune she stopped so many
score (c)/in the second inning. (d)/no
times (a)/to admire the vernal (b)/sceneries
error (e)
flanking along them acadamized roads (c)/
12. Sheeps are (a)/economically useful and
No error (d)
so they are (b)/reared in the hills. (c)/no
33. Anu saw (a)/her shade (b)/in the river. (c)/
error (d)
no error (d)
13. The sceneries (a)/of Kashmir (b)/is very 34. Mr. Ram is (a)/one of the best (b)/teacher
charming.(c)/ no error.(d) in our class. (c)/no error (d)
14. His mouth watered (a)/when he saw (b)/ 35. The chair's leg (a)/is (b)/broken. (c)/no
a bouquet of grapes.(c)/no error (d) error (d)
15. The paintings of natural sceneries (a)/are 36. Speakers after speakers (a)/came on the
selling (b)/like hot cakes. (c)/no error (d) stage (b)/toper form(c)/no error (d)
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37. The flock of lions (a)/roamed about (b)/ 44. A trained gang of sailors ( a)/was
fearlessly in the jungle.(c)/no error.(d) employed (b)/ on the ship.(c)/no error.(d)
38. There was (a)/no money in the bank (b)/ 45. A few days ago she received a letter (a)/
in dhananjay's (c)/and mritunjay's joint of advices how to (b)/give a make over to
account (d)/no error (e) life (c)/ No error (d)
39. The French (a)/have strange (b)/habit. (c)/ 46. Cities after cities (a)/ was (b)/ attacked
no error (d) (c)/ no error (d)
40. All the pieces of furnitures (a)/are 47. The crews (a)/of the boat (b)/were (c)/
insured for (b)/one lakh and fifty spent by him. (d)/No error (e)
thousand rupees (c)/No error (d) 48. The government machineries (a)/has
41. Stealing is (a)/a bad (b)/custom. (c)/no failed (b)/ to maintain law and other (c)/
No error (d)
error (d)
49. Commander-in-chiefs are among (a)/
42. They are (a)/a waiting advices (b)/form
those who (b)/get handsome salary (c)/
their (c)/ Delhi branch (d)/No error (e)
No error (d)
43. Can you give me at least five breads to eat, 50. She was greeted by all the (a)/Passer-
(a)/ because I am so hungry (b)/that one by near (b)/Laxminagar Metro station (c)/
or two won't do at all (c)/No error (d) No error (d)
SET - 01 (Answer) SET - 04 (Answer)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (b)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (c) 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (d) 10.(a)
6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (a) 10.(d) 11. (d) 12. (e) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15.(c)
11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(d) 16. (d) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20.(e)
16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20.(a) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(a)
21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(b) 26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30.(a)
26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (c) 30.(b) 31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35.(b)
31. (c) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35.(b) 36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(c)
36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40.(d) 41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c)
41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45.(d) 46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50.(a)
46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (c) 49. (a) 50.(a)
SET - 05 (Answer)
SET - 02 (Answer)
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (d)
6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(a)
6. (e) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(e)
11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(e) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15.(d)
16. (c) 17. (e) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20.(b) 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20.(b)
21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25.(b) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25.(a)
26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30.(c) 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30.(a)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (a) 35.(b) 31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35.(c)
36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(a) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40.(a)
41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45.(a) 41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c)
46. (a) 47. (a) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(a) 46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(b)
SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (a) 1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (a)
6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (d) 10.(c) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10.(a)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(b) 11. (d) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(a)
16. (a) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20.(b) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(a)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(c) 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25.(a)
26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30.(b) 26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30.(b)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35.(a) 31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35.(a)
36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(e) 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40.(a)
41. (e) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(e) 41. (c) 42. (e) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(d)
46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(a) 46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(b)
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 Pro:- In stead of Noun  Instead Note:- If three singular pronoun of different
of Noun. persons are use together in a sentence the
 Rohan is an industrious student , Rohan’s normal structure is
father is a teacher , Rohan 2nd person + 3rd person + 1st person
lives in Delhi Rohan has three brothers and 2 1  1 2 X
two sisters.
3 1  1 3 X
Note:- The repetition of a noun makes a
language absurd and leads some serious 2 3  3 2 X
errors that’s why we use Pronoun.
(a) I, You and He have completed the task.
Some (b) You, He and I have completed the task.
(c) I, You and He have done this crime.
3rd person (d) You, He and I have done this crime.
Note:- If three pronouns of different person
Singular are use together in a sentence but the sense
Noun Pronoun
Feminine of the sentence is Confess, a Guilt, Crime
Subjective case or flow.
 The structure is :
Gender Masculine  Same 1st person + 2nd person + 3rd person
Person 3rd  Same 1 2  3 2 X
Number Singular  Same 1 3  2 1 X
Case Subjective  Same
2 3  3 1 X
Rohan He
Note :- In the case of plural of mixture of
 Types of Pronoun :
the subject structure. 1 + 2 + 3 is used.
1. Personal Pronoun (a) You , We and They are celebrating.
2. Demonstrative Pronoun (b) We , You and They are celebrating.
3. Interrogative Pronoun
4. Indefinite Pronoun Practice Session With Classes
5. Possessive Pronoun 1. I, You and Puja (a)/were (b)/classmates
5. Distributive Pronoun (c)/No error. (d)
7. Reciprocal Pronoun 2. I and Mohan (a)/left for Patna (b)/last
8. Relative Pronoun summer (c)/No error. (d)
9. Reflexive Pronoun or 3. I, you and he (a)/must help (b)/that poor
10. Emphatic Pronoun man. (c)/No error (d)
1. Personal Pronoun : Personal = 4. You and I (a)/have done (b)/your duty (c)/
No error (d)
I/we/you/he/she/it & they are called
5. You and me are (a)/good friends, and every
personal pronoun
one of (b)/our villagers knows it (c)/No
(a) I , You and He are reading in the class.
error (d)
(b) You , He and I am reading in the class.
6. My friend (a)/is as old (b)/as me (c)/No
(c) He , You and I are reading in the classd error (d)
(d) You , He and I are reading in the class.
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7. It was him (a)/who began (b)/the quarrel
This Singular + Verb Singular That
(c)/ No error (d)
These Plural + Verb Plural Those
8. I and you (a)/must work (b)/together (c)/
No error (d) Near (पास) Far (दू र)
9. The woman with their husband (a)/has (a) This is a book.
gone (b)/to visit the Nalanda (c)/No error (b) That is a book.
(d) (c) This book is costly
10. Let it be (a)/distributed between (b)/you (d) These books are very costly
and I (c)/No error (d) Note:- Object
11. Let us all go for (a)/a walk except she (b)/
Object
since she is so tired (c)/No error (d)
12. Pinku gave Monu (a)/and I an ice Cream Comparative Degree Than Noun
and (b)/we went to the park(c)/No error Singular That of Plural
(d) Those of
13. It is him (a)/that does not like milk (b)/in 1. The climate of Patna (a) is better (b)
his tea, not me (c)/No error (d) than Jharkhand (c) No error (d)
14. Let you and I work (a)/together, we can do 2. The people of ancient India were (a)
(b)/better than they (c)/No error (d) more civilized (b) than ancie nt
15. It is me (a)/who alone can help (b)/you do Europe.(c) No error (d)
it (c)/No error (d) 3. The students (a) of Bihar are (b) better
16. I and you have (a)/to go the station to (b)/ than Delhi (c) No error (d)
receive her mother (c)/No error (d) 3. Interrogative Pronoun :
17. You, they and (a)/we have got the same When WH-word is used as a subject in a
objective, (b)/so we should come together sentence it is called interrogative pronoun.
(c)/No error (d) Subject
18. Between you and I, (a)/it is she (b)/who is WH + AV + S + V + O/C ?
the bone of contention (c)/No error (d) Pronoun
19. You and he ought (a)/to take care (b)/of WH + Noun + AV + S + V + O/C ?
their parents (c)/No error (d) Adjective
20. He finds you (a)/better than I, (b)/therefore What is your name ?
he relies on you.(c)/No error (d) Which book do you like ?
21. Let you and I work (a)/together, we can do 4. Indefinite Pronoun :
(b)/better than they.(c)/ No error (d (a) I heard someone was knocking at the
Subject Possessive door.
I My (b) I heard someone were knocking at the
We Our door.
You Your (c) No one want you on phone.
He His (d) No one wants you on phone.
She Her ONE BODY THING
They Their NO NO NO
You he and I our ANY ANY ANY
You & I our SOME SOME SOME
He & I our EVERY EVERY EVERY
You & She your is called indefinite pronoun.
He & She Their Note 1 :- These words are used as singular
(a) You, He and I have done my job. and takes singular verb.
(b) You, He and I have done our job. Note 2 :- These words are used for person
2. Demonstrative Pronoun : (a) Nothing are difficult in this world.
Demonstrate (b) Nothing is difficult in this world.
Demonstrate + ion  Noun Something/Nothing/Everything/Anything
Demonstrate + ion  Adjective is called indefinite person.
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Note:- These words as used singular and 8. Either of the roads (a)/lead (b)/to Khan
takes singular verb. G.S Research centre (c)/No error. (d)
(a) I have some sugar in my tea. 9. Each of the students (a)/stand up (b)/and
(b) I have any sugar in my tea. says “Yes” (c)/No error. (d)
(c) I don’t have some sugar in my tea. 10. Everyone of them (a)/were (b)/present
(d) I don’t have any sugar in my tea. there (b)/No error. (d)
These words are used according to the 11. One of (a) /my friends (b)/are a good poet
nature of the sentence. (c)/No error. (d)
 Some :- Positive (100%) and Interrogative 12. One of my brothers (a)/live (b)/in Patna
(50%) sentence (c)/No error. (d)
 Any :- Negative (100%) and Interrogative 13. One of my friend (a)/is returning (b)/to
(100%) sentence India from the U.S.A (c)/No error. (d)
(a) All is well. 14. Neither of the two (a)/candidates have (b)/
paid his subscription (c)/No error. (d)
(b) All are well.
15. Each boy and girl (a)/in the class (b)/bring
(c) Some is well. a test book each (c)/No error (d)
(d) Some are well. 16. None of the (a)/two brothers (b)/are honest
5. Distributive Pronoun : (c)/No error.(d)
Each, Either & Neither + Verb  17. Each of the (a)/women did (b)/their own
Distributive pronoun work (c)/No error. (d)
Each, Every, Eithers Neither + Noun  18. Every student (a)/did their (b)/best in the
Distributive Adjective test (c)/No error. (d)
(a) Each boy and girl are going to Patna 19. Each of the delegates at ( a)/the
(b) Each boy and girl is going to Patna International Conference for Women (b)/
(c) Each boy and girl are honest. read a statement of policy from his
(d) Each boy and girl is honest. country. (c)/No error (d)
(a) Each boy and each girl are honest. 20. Every teacher and every student (a)/were
(b) Each boy and each girl is honest. present (b)/at the function (c)/No error (d)
(c) Each boy and each girl are Present. 21. Each and every person (a)/have (b)/to do
(d) Each boy and each girl is Present. this work (c)/No error (d)
(a) Each of the student is diligent. 22. Everyone (a)/must think (b)/for oneself (c)/
(b) Each of the student are diligent. No error. (d)
(c) Each of the students are diligent. 23. Every teacher and every student (a)/of this
(d) Each of the students is diligent. school is determined to do their best (b)/
for the benefit of all (c)/No error (d)
Practice Session With Classes 6. Reciprocal Pronoun :
Each other  Used for two person/thing/
1. Each of the (a)/suspected men are (b)/
animal
arrested (c)/No error. (d)
One another  used for more than two
2. Neither of them (a)/are (b)/good (c)/No
person/thing/animal
error. (d) (a) We are made for each other
3. Neither of them (a)/are able to (b)/complete (b) The three sisters love one another.
the work.(c)/No error (d)
4. Each of the girl students (a)/have brought Practice Session With Classes
(b)/a gift for the teacher (c)/No error. (d)
5. Each of the students (a)/have done (b)/ 1. All the members in the council (a)/began
well in the final examination (c)/No error. shouting at (b)/each other (c)/No error. (d)
(d) 2. Both of them help (a)/one nother in the
6. Neither of the two (a)/candidates have (b)/ (b)/time of need (c)/No error. (d)
paid his subscription (c)/No error. (d) 3. He was so afraid (a)/that his knees (b)/
7. Each of the students in the class of English knocked one another (c)/No error. (d)
(a)/has to write their own (b)/paper this 4. India and Pakistan always opposed (a)/one
(c)/No error. (d) another (b)/on Nuclear policy (c)/No error. (d)
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5. Both sisters (a)/helped (b)/one another (c)/ 9. One should look for his own faults (a)/first
No error. (d) and then those (b)/of others (c)/No error. (d)
6. The three individuals are so different that 10. One should not (a)/tell lies (b)/to his
(a)/their tastes vary from (b)/each other friends. (c)/No error. (d)
(c)/No error. (d) 8. Relative Pronoun :
7. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt (a)/love (b)/ Who/Which/That/are called Relative
one another (c)/No error. (d) Pronoun.
7. Possessive Pronoun : Use of Who:
Possess  Subject Object Possessive
When pronoun is used to show possession Who Whom Whose
in a sentence is called possessive pronoun.
Who  Living
(a) This is my pen.
Who  Relative Pronoun 
(b) This pen is my pen.
(c) This pen is my. Who  False Subject.
(a) Who does go there ?
(d) This pen is mine.
(b) Who does goes there ?
Subject Object Possessive Possessive  Who → Do/Does/Did
Adjective Pronoun
 Who → Don’t / Doesn’t / Didn’t
I Me My Mine
We Us Our Ours Practice Session With Classes
You You Your Yours
He Him His His 1. She is the girl _____ slapped Renu.
She Her Her Hers (a) Which (b) Whom
(c) Who (d) Whose
They Them Their Theirs
1. Dhoni is one of the players (a)/who has
been selected (b)/for the 20/20 match (c)/
(a) This is your book.
No error. (d)
(b) This book is your.
2. It is you (a)/who is (b)/responsible for this
(c) This is yours book.
mistake (c)/No error. (d)
(d) This book is yours.
3. He is one of the those (a)/students who
Practice Session With Classes comes (b)/late regularly. (c)/No error. (d)
4. I met a man (a)/which was riding (b)/on
1. One must use his best (a)/efforts if one an ass.(c)/No error (d)
(b)/wishes to succeed (c)/No error (d). 5. The girl whom (a)/is carrying (b)/the
2. One should (a)/exercise their right (b)/to basket is my classmate. (c)/No error (d)
vote. (c)/No error. (d) (a) He is one of those teachers who doesn’t
3. One should (a)/keep (b)/his promises. (c)/ help the poor.
No error. (d) (b) He is one of those teachers who don’t
4. One should (a)/respect (b)/his seniors. (c)/ help the poor.
No error. (d)  Use of Whom :
5. One should always remember that (a)/it
Whom  Living
is his duty (b)/to help the weak and the
poor (b)/No error. (d) Whom 
6. One should be true to one’s (a)/words in
order to earn good (b)/name and fame in
Practice Session With Classes
the life (c)/No error. (d) 1. She is the girl _______ I love more
7. One should keep (a)/his promise (b)/If one (a) Who (b) Whom
wants respect from both friends and (c) Whose (c) Which
enemies (c)/No error. (d) 2. He is a famous scientist about _______
8. One should keep his promise (a)/if one many books have been written.
wants respect from (b)/both friends and (a) Who (b) Whom
enemies. (c)/No error. (d) (c) Which (d) What
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3. The girl _______ you see at the desk is the (d) Ashoka was the greatest ruler who I
receptionist. know.
(a) Whom (b) Whose (a) I have given you all the information
(c) Which (d) Who which I had.
4. May I know _______ you want to see (b) I have given you all the information that
please. I had.
(a) who (b) that (c) I have given you all the information
(c) which (d) whom whom I had.
 Use of Whose :
1. I have a goat _______ milk is sweet. All Some
(a) Who (b) Whom No / Not / None Only
(c) Whose (d) Which Few / The Few Little / The little
2. That is the lady _______ golden chain Any Same
was snatched yesterday. Much The same
(a) Whom (b) Whose Something Nothing
(c) Who (d) of which Anything Everything
 Use of Which : Nobody Everyone
Which  for Non living
Which  Selection or Choice (a) This is the only book which I bought
yesterday.
Which  Relative Pronoun
(b) This is the only book that I bought
1. I have two telephone operators _______ one
yesterday.
you like.
(c) Rohan has read the few books which
(a) Who (b) Which
you gave him.
(c) That (d) What
(d) Rohan has read the few books that you
(a) I have bought the car that was my
gave him.
dream.
(b) I have bought the car whom was my Practice Session With Classes
dream.
(c) I have bought the car which was my 1. Man is the only animal who can talk.
dream. (a) Which (b) Whom
13. Mr. Dinesh (a)/likes music (b)/who helps (c) That (d) No improvement
me (c)/to relax. (d)/No error. (e) 2. This is one of (a)/the best books (b)/who
have been published this year.(c)/No error
 Use of That :
(d)
That  Demonstrative Pronoun
3. This is the (a)/only one of his (b)/ paintings
That  Demonstrative Adjective
which is remarkable. (c)/No error (d)
That  Relative Pronoun 4. The man and his (a)/dog which passed
Note 1. :- We use That as a RP when a through (b)/this road were killed.(c)/No
living object or a non living object/animal error (d)
used together in a sentence 5. He is the same man (a)/who came (b)/ here
(a) The boy and his dog who went to park. yesterday. (c)/No error (d)
(b) The boy and his dog which went to 6. This is (a)/one of the best suggestions (b)/
park. which have ever been (c)/made by you. (d)/
(c) The boy and his dog that went to park. No error (e)
Note 2. :- We use That as a RP when 7. Mr. Dinesh (a)/likes music (b)/who helps
superlative degree is used. me (c)/to relax. (d)/No error. (e)
(a) Ashoka was the greatest ruler which I 8. This is the same (a)/dog which barked (b)/
know. at my son but fortunately did not (c)/bite
(b) Ashoka was the greatest ruler whom I him. (d)/No error (e)
know. 9. The only person (a)/who can read and write
(c) Ashoka was the greatest ruler that I (b)/English well I (c)/is my friend. (d)/No
know. error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
10. Man is the only animal (a) who can use 4. I Enjoy in (a)/the (b)/garden.(c)/No
(b)speech as a tool of expression (c) No error error.(d)
(d) 5. Last summer he went (a)/to his uncle’s
9. Reflexive Pronoun : village, (b)/and enjoyed very much (c)/No
error. (d)
Myself Ourselves 6. She (a)/enjoyed at (b)/the party (c)/No
Yourself Yourselves error. (d)
Himself Herself 7. She (a)/prides on (b)/her wealth.(c)/No
Itself Themselves error.(d)
 Use of Let  Let is always followed by an
objective case
Ram Himself (a) Let Rohan and me do this work.
Doctor Him self (b) Let Rohan and mine do this work.
P.M. Him self  After Preposition objective case is used
Geeta Herself (a) What is difference between you and I.
Pooja Herself (b) What is difference between you and me.
(c) He was laughing at you and I.
(d) He was laughing at you and me.
Absent Present
Practice Session With Classes
Address Assert
1. Each one (a)/of these chairs (b)/are broken
Avail Applying (c)/No error (d)
Busy Prostrate 2. My sister and me are (a)/planning a trip
(b)/from Jaipur to Delhi (c)/No error.(d)
Cheat Resign 3. Our gardener, which is very lazy. (a) /says
Enjoy Pride that (b)/there will be no apples this
Forget Introduce year.(c)/No error (d)
4. He has lost (a)/all what (b)/I gave him. (c)/
No error (d)
(a) Myself is Amit. 5. This house (a)/is (b) /my. (c)/no error (d)
(b) Myself Amit. 6. Each of the boys (a)/were to blame (b)/ for
(c) I myself is Amit the accident. (c)/No error (d)
(d) I myself am Amit. 7. Put you in my position (a)/and you would
(a) One should not waste his time. realize (b)/the problems faced in my
(b) One should not waste one’s time. profession. (c)/No error (d)
(a) Everyone is the king of one’s fate. 8. Every one (a)/of the boys (b)/love to ride.
(b) Everyone is the king of his fate. (c)/No error (d)
(a) She enjoyed in the party. 9. He asked (a)/whether either of the brothers
(b) She enjoyed herself in the party. (b)/were at home. (c)/No error (d)
(c) Amit prides on the result of his son. 10. I have found the man, (a)/whom I know
(d) Amit prides himself on the result of his (b)/is the thief. (c)/No error (d)
son. 11. He told his friend that (a)/each of them
(b)/should be able to carry out the orders
Practice Session With Classes oneself. (c)/No error (d)
1. Myself and Roshni (a)/will take care of (b)/ 12. It can’t be true (a)/that he has never done
the event on Sunday. (c)/No error (d) something wrong (b)/in his entire career.
2. I enjoyed during (a)/my tenure (b)/at (c)/No error (d)
Shimla. (c)/No Error (d) 13. The clerk whom (a)/spoke rudely to (b)/
3. My sister and myself (a)/are pleased (b)/ the customer yesterday (c)/has been
to accept your invitation to dinner.(c)/No suspended (d)/No error (e)
error (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
14. He is the same (a)/ice-cream vendor (b)/ 21. Each of the girls (a)/have come (b)/with
which sold ice- cream, (c)/when we were her books. (c)/No Error (d)
kids. (d)/No error (e) 22. Such rules (a)/do not apply to (b)/you
15. This is one (a)/of the few companies (a)/ and I. (c)/No error (d)
who has done (c)/well for the past two 23. Neither of them (a)/are (b)/good. (c)/No
years. (d)/No error (e) error (d)
24. Each of the students (a)/stand up and
Practice Set-01 to 06 say ‘Yes’ (b)/when his or her name is
called by the teacher. (c)/No error (d)
25. All the members in the council (a)/began
SET - 01 shouting (b)/at each other (c)/No error (d)
26. Between you and (a)/he probably (b)/he
1. It was him (a)/who was responsible for won’t come at all. (c)/No error (d)
(b)/ this mishap that took place 27. Dear students, (a)/enjoy (b)/during the
yesterday. (c)/ no error (d) holidays. (c)/No error (d)
2. He gave jobs (a)/to several unemployed 28. Every (a)/teacher and every student (b)/
(b)/men in a re mote village who is should do their duty.(c)/No error (d)
battling poverty. (c)/no error (d) 29. Everyone announced (a)/one’s plans in
3. Neither of these dresses (a)/give you (b)/ (b)/the presence of the President. (c)/
that great look. (c)/no error (d) No error (d)
4. One should have (a)/ their teeth checked 30. He is a college professor (a)/but of his
(b)/every six months. (c)/No error (d) six sons (b)/neither has any merit. (c)/
5. One of my friends (a)/are (b)/an I.A.S. No error (d)
officer. (c)/No error (d) 31. He is the same person (a)/who was
6. John, I and Hari (a)/have finished (b)/ present (b)/in the birthday party last
our studies. (c)/No error (d) night (c)/ No error (d)
7. It was him, (a)/who came running (b)/ 32. He, You and I (a)/shall manage (b)/this
into the classroom. (c)/No error (d) ) problem together (c)/No error (d)
8. I met the two girls, (a)/whom I believe, 33. I, you and he must offer assistance (a)/
(b)/are twin sisters. (c)/No error (d) to the down-trodden, said one of (b)/the
9. God (a)/your family and you (b)/are safe. school teachers. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 34. If I were him, (a)/I would not misbehave
10. I and him (a)/are (b)/very good friends. (b)/like this.(c) /No error(d)
(c)/No error (d) 35. India and Pakistan (a)/should cooperate
11. One of the girls in my class (a)/have (b)/ with(b)/one another in this matter. (c)/
a car.(c)/No error(d) No error (d)
12. One should (a)/keep (b)/his word. (c)/ 36. It is the best (a)/which we can do (b)/in
No error (d) the present circumstances. (c)/No error (d)
13. Everyone were happy (a)/to hear about 37. It is you and I (a)/who are to blame for
(b)/his success. (c)/No error (d) (b)/this crime (c)/No error (d)
14. I don’t like movies (a)/who has (b)/an 38. It was him, (a)/who came running (b)/
unhappy ending (c)/No Error. (d) into the classroom. (c)/No error (d)
15. Each of these boys (a)/play games (b)/in 39. Priya, I and Hema (a)/have finished (b)/
the playground. (c)/No error (d) our studies. (c)/No error (d)
16. He is (a)/one of the those students (b)/ 40. Mahatma Gandhi taught us (a)/that one
who comes late regularly. (c)/No error should respect (b)/the religions of others
(d) as much as his own (c)/No error (d)
17. Neither of them (a)/were able to (b)/ 41. May I know (a)/who you want (b)/to see
completer the work. (c)/No error (d) please. (c)/No error (d)
18. You are the man (a)/who have (b)/spoiled 42. My father has given me (a)/everything
it.(c)/No error (d) which (b)/he had (c)/No error (d)
19. I and my wife (a)/were declared (b)/the 43. Neither of the boys (a)/ has (b)/submitted
best couple at the party. (c)/No error (d) their records. (c)/No Error (d)
20. Me and my wife (a)/were at home (b)/ 44. Neither Sohan nor Mohan (a)/has done
last night. (c)/No Error (d) (b)/ their work properly (c)/ No error (d)
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45. One should (a)/do your duty (b)/honestly 13. He was much (a)/ more surprised than
and sincerely. (c)/No error (d) me (b)/ to see the dancing girl (c)/ coming
46. One should make (a)/his best efforts if towards us. (d)/ No error (e)
one wishes to achieve (b)/success in this 14. The officer (a)/ as well as the assistants
organization (c)/No error (d) (b)/ absented themselves (c)/ from the
47. Only (a)/ you and him (b)/ can do this office (d)/ No error (e)
work fast. (c)/ No error (d) 15. As a student (a)/ of science (b)/ you are
48. Vaibhav was present (a)/in the class (b)/ far better (c)/ than him (d)/ No error (e)
except Sunita and I. (c)/No error (d) 16. He introduced (a)/ to the chairman as
49. She is one of the few people (a)/whom I (b)/ the General Secretary (c)/ of that
think (b)/might be good at the job. (c)/ party (d)/ No error (e)
No error (d) 17. The players (a)/ whom we have selected
(b)/ for our team (c)/ are young and
50. Students which fail in the exam (a)/have to
ambitious. (d)/ No error (e)
take (b)/the course again. (c)/No error (d)
18. The guests (a)/ whom we were talking
about (b)/ have come are my (c)/
SET - 02 brothers-in-law (d)/ No error (e)
1. The beggar (a)/ whom we had suspected 19. There is none (a)/ who can help you
(b)/ to be guilty turned out (c)/ to be (b)/ in this crucial moment (c)/ of your
career (d)/ No error (e)
innocent (d)/ No error (e) 20. The five brothers (a)/ are at daggers-
2. I ordered (a)/ some books on English drawn, (b)/ so they feel it below their
Grammar (b)/ but none (c)/ has arrived dignity (c)/ to talk to each other. (d)/ No
yet. (d)/ No error (e) error (e)
3. I don’t appreciate (a)/ those who laugh 21. One should (a)/ be true to his (b)/ word in
(b)/ at others without any (c)/ apparent all (c)/ circumstances. (d)/ No error (e)
reason. (d)/ No error (e) 22. If someone has (a)/ finished the work
4. He prostrated before (a)/ his master (b)/ (b)/ he may (c)/go home (d)/ No error (e)
who had returned from (c)/ London after 23. The criminal (a)/ which was chained (b)/
grumbled at the police inspector (c)/ who
a year (d)/ No error (e) was taking him to jail (d)/ No error (e)
5. The dog (a)/ I have bought (b)/ looks more 24. Everybody (a)/ who was working in that
ferocious (c)/ than you have. (d)/ No office gave (b)/ a day’s pay as their
error (e) contributions (c)/ to the dependants of
6. The Board of Directors (a)/ want all Dr. Sonu who had died on duty. (d)/ No
possible facilities (b)/ and allowances for error (e)
(c)/ itself. (d)/ No error (e) 25. Every of the five children (a)/ standing in
7. You and I (a)/ have done (b)/ my best in the corner (b)/ of the room is dexterous
(c)/ the examination (d)/ No error (e) (c)/ in paintings (d)/ No error (e)
8. His efforts (a)/ bring him (b)/ more 26. He asked for (a)/ permission to go out
success (c)/ than your (d)/ No error (e) (b)/ but his father did (c)/ not give (d)/
9. Every teacher and (a)/ every student of No error (e)
this college (b)/ is determined to do their 27. You and myself (a)/ will enjoy the party
best for (c)/ the glorious prospects of the (b)/ to be arranged in honour of (c)/ the
college (d)/ No error (e) new Chief Justice. (d)/ No error (e)
10. The vice-president of India and (a)/ the 28. They who are in this room (a)/ should
Vie-Chancellor of this university (b)/ not move from the place (b)/ where they
have given (c)/ his consent to join the are standing’ said the (c)/ leader of the
meeting (d)/ No error (e) criminals (d)/ No error (e)
11. She hates everybody (a)/ and everything 29. They also help the poor (a)/ who really
who (b)/ reminds her ( c)/ of her sympathise (b)/ with them in the
mistakes. (d)/ No error (e) moments (c)/ of distress (d)/ No error (e)
12. None (a)/ of these two Principals (b)/ has 30. This is the same (a)/ dog which barked
been looking (c)/ after his college well (b)/ at him but fortunately did not (c)/
(d)/ No error (e) bite him (d)/ No error (e)
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31. Whomever (a)/ comes late will not be SET - 03
allowed (b)/ to mark his presence (c)/
in the register (d)/ No error (e) Directions (1-40): Each item in this
32. The only book (a)/ which you carry (b)/ section has a sentence with three parts
in your bag is in (c)/ demand now-a-days. labeled as (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence
(d)/ No error (e) to find out whether there is an error in any
33. She is such a (a)/ brilliant student (b)/ of the parts and indicate your response on
that I (c)/ expected (d)/ No error (e) the Answer Sheet. If there is no error in any
34. Such a self-sacrificing (a)/ man as has part, then (d) which stands for “No error” is
come (b)/ wins our sympathy (c)/ and the answer for the item.
admiration (d)/ No error (e) 1. Mihir finally decided to resign to the (A)/
35. Any of the two (a)/ pictures which depict fact that he needed to prioritize (B)/ his
(b)/ the real pictures of the present (c)/ mental health over his ambition.(C)/ No
politicians is worth seeing. (d)/ No error (e) error (D)
36. He sent (a)/ all the furniture to Patna (a) A (b) B
that (b)/ he had bought (c)/ in Chennai (c) C (d) D
(d)/ No error (e) 2. Sheena struggled to cope wi th the
37. You say (a)/ it’s your problems (b)/ but I emotional (A)/ turmoil that followed your
say it’s (c)/ my also (d)/ No error (e) separation, (B)/ longing for the
38. The hotels (a)/ of Patna are more (b)/ companionship you once shared. (C)/ No
luxurious than (c)/ that magazine. (d)/
error (D)
No error (e)
(a) A (b) B
39. Your are (a)/ the same (b)/ problems as
(c)/ mine (d)/ No error (e) (c) C (d) D
40. You have never (a)/ spoken a word 3. He realized that none of his (A)/ arms
against (b)/ your master (c)/ that is a had the strength to lift the (B)/ wooden
proof of your loyalty (d)/ No error (e) box back onto the shelf. (C)/ No error
41. He lent me some (a)/ money on the (D)
condition (b)/ that I should return the same (a) A (b) B
(c)/ before November (d)/ No error (e) (c) C (d) D
42. The re were (a)/ eight industrious 4. Of the two men, who is more (A)/ likely
workers (b)/ and five lazy one (c)/ in this to succeed in the project (B)/ depends
factory (d)/ No error (e) on their individual strength.(C)/ No error
43. Under no circumstances (a)/ have I (D)
harmed (b)/ him, and he (c)/ knows (d)/ (a) A (b) B
No error (e) (c) C (d) D
44. The articles (a)/ published in this 5. He is the kind of (A)/ man, whom
magazine (b)/ are better than (c)/ that everybody (B)/ knows, is charming. (C)/
magazine (d)/ No error (e) No error (D)
45. He is one of (a)/ those who would much (a) A (b) B
rather (b)/ sacrifice his life than turn (c)/ (c) C (d) D
disloyal to the country (d)/ No error (e) 6. One should accept his mistakes (A)/ with
46. The Principal ordered (a)/ the peon to grace and humility, as they (B)/ are
(b)/ let the boys (c)/ and I go in (d)/ No opportunities for growth and learning.
error (e) (C)/ No error (D)
47. He claims to have (a)/ read (a) A (b) B
shakespeare’s all great tragedies (b)/ (c) C (d) D
who is the greatest (c)/ play wright of 7. I and You have been through many (A)/
English. (d)/ No error (e) challenges together, but our friendship
48. She was more (a)/ garrulous than (b)/ has (B)/ only grown stronger with each
either of her (c)/ three sisters. (d)/ No obstacle. (C)/ No error (D)
error (e) (a) A (b) B
49. The candidate (a)/ being a graduate (b)/ (c) C (d) D
he is eligible for (c)/ the post of 8. I have been keeping a (A)/ secret
Probationary officer (d)/ No error (e) between you and I for (B)/ quite some
50. Each of (a)/ the four great tragedies (b)/ time now.(C)/ No error (D)
of Shakespeare (c)/ is worth reading (d)/ (a) A (b) B
No error (e) (c) C (d) D
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
9. After countless attempts to fix (A)/ the 21. This is the best which I (A)/ could do
old radio, he finally decided to (B)/ stop with the limited (B)/ resources available
himself and seek professional help. (C)/ to me. (C)/ No error (D)
No error (D) (a) A (b) B
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(c) C (d) D 22. The Ganga is a river, (A)/ whose origin
10. It will be us (A)/ who will (B)/ buy a new has been (B)/ a subject of fascination
car.(C)/ No error (D) for centuries. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) A (b) B (a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D (c) C (d) D
11. Everybody can (A)/ speak French, (B)/ 23. He is the only person (A)/ who knows
can’t he?(C)/ No error (D)
how to fix the (B)/ antique clock in the
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D living room. (C)/ No error (D)
12. I don’t believe in the words (A)/ what (a) A (b) B
she said about her (B)/ sudden (c) C (d) D
resignation from the company. (C)/ No 24. Her taste in music is the same like (A)/
error (D) his, they often find themselves (B)/
(a) A (b) B enjoying the same songs. (C)/ No error
(c) C (d) D (D)
13. He is the top (A)/ scorer of the (B)/ team, (a) A (b) B
isn’t it?(C)/ No error (D) (c) C (d) D
(a) A (b) B 25. The taxi was (A) hired by the ladies (B)/
(c) C (d) D for its outing.(C)/ No error (D)
14.It was incredible what she (A )/ (a) A (b) B
accompl ishe d in such a (B)/ short (c) C (d) D
amount of time. (C)/ No error (D) 26. The bicycle leaning against (A)/ the wall
(a) A (b) B is not mine; (B)/ it is her.(C)/ No error
(c) C (d) D (D)
15. They completed the project (A)/ ahead (a) A (b) B
of schedule, (B)/ didn’t they?(C)/ No (c) C (d) D
error (D) 27. Our is the responsibility to ensure (A)/
(a) A (b) B the success of this project by (B)/ working
(c) C (d) D together as a team.(C)/ No error (D)
16. I know Pintu will do it (A)/ for myself
(a) A (b) B
be cause he has (B)/ always been
supportive (C)/ No error (D). (c) C (d) D
(a) A (b) B 28. Anyone of the students is allowed (A)/
(c) C (d) D to keep their belongings in (B)/ the
17. Neither of the candidates (A)/ has locker provided by the school. (C)/ No
previous experience in (B)/ management, error (D)
has he? (C)/ No error (D) (a) A (b) B
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(c) C (d) D 29. Both he and me are excited (A)/ to
18. Was it him who (A)/ won the singing embark on this (B)/ new adventure
(B)/ competition last night? (C)/ No error together.(C)/No error (D)
(D) (a) A (b) B
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
(c) C (d) D
19. She is not one of those (A)/ who will 30. They that arrived early (A)/ were able to
criticize e verybody (B)/ whom she secure the (B)/ best seats for the concert.
meets.(C)/ No error (D) (C)/ No error (D)
(a) A (b) B (a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D (c) C (d) D
20. It was Ayush or (A)/ her who left the 31. You, I and he are all going (A)/ to the
keys (B)/ on the kitchen counter.(C)/ No conference next week (B)/ to represent
error (D) our department. (C)/ No error (D)
(a) A (b) B (a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D (c) C (d) D
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
32. Neither of the two sisters has (A)/ got 45. My sister and myself (a)/ are pleased to
their dream job, but they (B)/ continue accept (b)/ your invitation to dinner. (c)/
to search for opportunities. (C)/ No error No error (d)
(D) 46. They loved theirself so much (a)/ that
(a) A (b) B they thought (b)/ of no one else. (c)/ No
(c) C (d) D error (d)
33. Let us finish this (A)/ project on time, 47. The audience appreciated (a)/him
(B)/ shall us? (C)/ No error (D) singing (b)/in the auditorium (c)/ No
(a) A (b) B error (d).
(c) C (d) D 48. They, you and we (a)/are leaving for the
34. My brother along with his friends (A)/ is USA (b)/tomorrow (c)/ No error (d).
planning their birthday party (B)/ at the 49. I and my family have resided in a small
beach next weekend.(C)/ No error (D) village (a)/near the seaport (b)/for the
(a) A (b) B
last two decades (c)/ No error (d).
(c) C (d) D
35. He could not reconcile to (A) / the 50. India and Pakistan have always been (a)/
prospect of (B)/ losing his friend.(C)/ No at loggerheads (b)/ with one another on
error (D) Kashmir issue (c)/ No error (d).
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D SET - 04
36. People should not lie to each other (A)/ 1. One should be true to his (a)/words in
because honesty is the foundation (B)/ all (b)/Circumstances, (c)/No error (d)
of trust in any relationship.(C)/ No error
2. They have invited Shekhar and I (a)/for
(D)
the meeting to be (b)/held in the next
(a) A (b) B
month (c)/No error (d)
(c) C (d) D
37. After months of hard work, (A)/ she 3. The hotels of Patna are more (a)/costly
finally achieved all (B)/ which she had than (b)/Ranchi (c)/No error (d)
dreamt of.(C)/ No error (D) 4. My teacher does not like me (a)/going to
(a) A (b) B cinema (b)/every day (c)/No error (d)
(c) C (d) D 5. Everybody who was present at the meeting
38. The Party Chief and the Chief Minister must be (a)/sorry for what they did (b)/
(A) / expressed his opinions on the during the meeting (c)/No error (d)
proposed (B)/ policy changes during the 6. There is none who can help you (a)/ in
conference.(C)/ No error (D) this crucial stage (b)/of your career, (c)/
(a) A (b) B No error (d)
(c) C (d) D 7. He availed (a)/of this (b)/by opportunity
39. Both the brothers should respect (A)/ (c)/No error (d)
one another’s opinions to maintain (B)/
8. I, he and you should (a)/start a (b)/
a healthy and harmonious relationship.
business (c)/No error (d)
(C)/ No error (D)
(a) A (b) B 9. It is the same book which (a)/1 saw at
(b)/ the book fair (c)/No error (d)
(c) C (d) D
40. The supervisor as well as the (A)/ clerks 10. The boy who father (a)/works in my office
absented themselves yesterday (B)/ (b)/is mad: (c)/No error (d)
without providing any explanation.(C)/ 11. It was him, (a)/who came running (b)/
No error (D) into the classroom. (c)/ No error (d)
(a) A (b) B 12. She prides on (a)/ her beauty but I never
(c) C (d) D the least (b)/this attitude of hers even
41. Ramesh and myself (a)/were present (b)/ in the least (c)/No error (d)
in the seminar hall (c)/ No error (d). 13. It was me who was (a)/responsible for
42. One should (a)/respect his parents (b)/ (b)/making all the arrangements for the
and elders (c)/ No error (d). successful completion of his studies, (c)/
43. It was him (a)/who got first position (b)/ No error (d)
in the examination (c)/ No error (d). 14. This is the same dog which barked (a)/
44. He, you and I (a)/ will solve (b)/ this at my son but fortunately did not (b)/
problem together. (c)/ No error (d) bite him. (e)/No error (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
15. She is one of the few people (a)/whom I 38. Each of the two boys (a)/has paid (b)/
think (b)/might be good at the job. (c)/ her school fees (c)/No error (d)
No error (d) 39. Either of the two wives is (a)/dominated
16. Students which fail the exam (a)/have by (b)/their husband (c)/No error (d)
to take (b)/the course again. (c)/No error 40. Our is the only (a)/country in the world
(d) (b)/than can boast of unity in diversity.
17. Each of the five men (a)/ will do (b)/your (c)/No error (d)
work successfully (c)/No error (d) 41. Those sort of people (a)/usually do not
18. Not only Ram but also his (a)/ friends (b)/earn fame in society. (c)/No error (d)
have (b)/done his work (c)/No error (d) 42. Myself and Raj (a)/will take care of (b)/
19. This cake is meant (a)/for you (b)/and I the function on Monday. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 43. Mahatma Gandhi taught us (a)/that one
20. The man standing beside the teacher should respect (b)/the religions of others
(a)/is a friend of (b)/me (c)/No error (d) as much as his own. (c)/No error (d)
21. Between and (a)/he probably (b)/he won’t 44. Reema is (a)/taller (b)/than me. (c)/No
come at all, (c)/No error (d) error. (d)
22. I am sorry to have disturbed you (a)/I 45. Being a (a)/rainy day, I (b)/remained
hope you will not mind me coming to you indoors. (c)/No error (d)
(b)/ at this old hour (c)/No error (d) 46. If I were him, (a)/I would have taught (b)/
those cheats a lesson. (c)/No error (d)
23. The Principal ordered the teacher to (a)/
47. He, you and I (a)/will manage (b)/this
let the students (b)/and I go in. (c)/No
problem together. (c)/No error (d)
error (d)
48. The four brothers are (a)/at daggers-
24. Rahul was present (a)/in the class (b)/
drawn, so they (b)/do not talk to each
except Shekhar and I. (c)/No error (d)
other. (c)/No error (d)
25. This is one of the best books (a)/which
49. You and I (a)/have done (b)/my best in
have been published (b)/this year, (c)/
the examination. (c)/No e rror (d)
No error (d)
26. My parents do not like (a)/me going (b)/ 50. The officer, as well as (a)/the clerks,
to movies (c)/No error (d) absented themselves (b)/from the office.
27. My father has given me (a)/everything (c)/No error (d)
which (b)/he had (c)/No error (d)
28. Myself and Priyanshu (a)/will take care SET - 05
of (b)/the function on Sunday (c)/No Error Directions :– In each of the following
(d) questions, choose the correct alternative
29. Everybody is honest (a) in my office and out of the four as your answer.
does (b)/their work honestly (c)/No Error 1. He is a famous scientist about _______
(d) many books have been written.
30. Myself and Rohit (a)/will take care of (a) who (b) whom
the (b)/function on Sunday. (c)/No error (c) which (d) what
(d) 2. This is only one of his comments that
31. There is none (a)/who can support us _______ our attention.
(b)/at this crucial period. (c)/No error (a) deserving (b) deserved
(d) (c) deserves (d) deserve
32. You and myself will (a)/enjoy the dinner 3. Madam Curie _______ discovered radium,
(b)/hosted by the new mayor of the city. was one of the greatest women of her
(c)/No error (d) age.
33. The hotels of Ranchi are (a)/cheaper (a) who (b) that
than (b)/Patna.(c)/No error (d) (c) whom (d) which
34. Each member and each worker (a)/has 4. The book, _______ you gave me is not so
given (b)/their consent, (c)/No error (d) useful for learning English speaking.
35. Neither of the three boys (a)/has (a) which (b) who
completed (b)/the work (c)/No error (d) (c) whom (d) whose
36. They are requested (a)/to do (b)/one’s 5. Where is the man _______ sold me the
work (c)/No error (d) detergent powder?
37. One should look for (a)/his own (b)/faults (a) who (b) which
first (c)/No error (d) (c) whom (d) whose
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
6. Have you any objection to _______ Going 21. This book is mine and that is _______
to our house? (a) of you (b) your
(a) I (b) my (c) your’s (d) yours
(c) mine (d) me 22. He is the friend _______ I trust most.
7. You and she have cheated _______ (a) him (b) whom
Neighbour. (c) which (d) who
(a) our (b) their 23. It is _______ who was severely punished.
(c) her (d) your (a) Him (b) His
8. This is the only thing _______ I want. (c) He (d) He’s
(a) as (b) which 24. I do not like _______ of these two
(c) whose (d) that magazines.
9. This book is mine and that is _______ (a) Any (b) One
(a) Your (b) Your’s (c) Either (d) Some
(c) Yours (d) You 25. We enjoyed _______ the party last week.
10. Abha is more intelligent and beautiful (a) Ours (b) Ourselves
than _______ (c) Our (d) Myself
(a) I (b) Me 26. _______ book is yours and that is mine.
(c) Myself (d) Mine (a) It (b) This
11. _______ of the three candidates are fit (c) That (d) These
for the post. 27. My views are quite different from _______
(a) Neither (b) No (a) You (b) Your
(c) None (d) Either (c) Yourself (d) Yours
12. That is the lady _______ golden chain 28. Renuka is pugnacious, so she always
was snatched yesterday. quarrels with _______ friends.
(a) whom (b) whose (a) hers (b) her
(c) who (d) of which (c) herself (d) herselves
13. Gandhi ji taught us that one should 29. The audience are requested to be in
respect the religions of others as much _______ seats.
as _______ own. (a) its (b) their
(a) his (b) their (c) his (d) her
(c) her (d) one’s 30. One should make _______ best efforts
14. The girl _______ you see at the desk is (a) his (b) her
the receptionist. (c) one’s (d) their
(a) whom (b) whose 31. I like my maternal uncle _______
(c) which (d) who interested to make my career in film
15. The girl and her cat _______ had entered profession.
my house were locked. (a) is (b) are
(a) which (b) that (c) am (d) do
(c) who (d) of which 32. May I know _______ you want to see
16. Is this book _______ or mine? please.
(a) Our (b) Yours (a) who (b) that
(c) There (d) Your’s (c) which (d) whom
17. If I were _______ , I wouldn’t accept such 33. Everybody knows that she is wiser and
treatment. richer than _______
(a) Me (b) I
(a) him (b) them
(c) my (d) myself
(c) he (d) one 34. He earns more than _______ do now.
18. Let _______ wait for another one hour. (a) I (b) me
(a) him and her (b) he and her (c) my (d) myselves
(c) him and she (d) his and her 35. _______ is the only country in the world
19. Each man and each women _______ a that can boast of unity in diversity.
vote. (a) Ours (b) Our
(a) have (b) has (c) Their (d) There
(c) can (d) must 36. Last summer he went to his uncle’s
20. She can revenge everybody but _______ village and enjoyed _______ very much.
(a) he and me (b) him and me (a) himself (b) herself
(c) he and I (d) him and I (c) themselves (d) yourself
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
37. If were _______ I would have taught a SET - 06
lesson to those cheats.
(a) him (b) his 1. Here is the book _______ you lost
(c) it (d) he yesterday.
38. _______ sort of people usually do not earn (a) that (b) who
fame in society. (c) whose (d) whom
2. Manish and I should learn _______
(a) Those (b) These
lesson.
(c) That (d) His (a) their (b) our
39. She has introduced _______ before my (c) your (d) her
parents confidently. 3. I know the man _______ child was hurt.
(a) herself (b) himself (a) of which (b) whose
(c) herselves (d) her (c) who (d) whom
40. An intelligent man always avails _______ 4. My wife cannot go out because _______ is
of every opportunity. ill.
(a) himself (b) herself (a) her (b) she
(c) ourselves (d) myself (c) herself (d) h e
41. _______ of the three sisters married. 5. Sita must do _______ duties.
(a) neither (b) none (a) his (b) her
(c) both (d) either (c) my (d) your
42. One must be attentive to _______ studies. 6. Sweta gave _______ a nice cream and I
(a) one’s (b) his gave her some toffees.
(c) him (d) their (a) me (b) I
43. Both Seema and Reema are tire d; (c) him (d) h e
_______ have gone home. 7. Wait for Binay and _______
(a) their (b) them (a) me (b) I
(c) they (d) we (c) my (d) mine
44. The book _______ you see on the table 8. Rakhi is the girl _______ has failed.
cost me ninety rupees. (a) who (b) and who
(a) whom (b) what (c) which (d) whose
(c) which (d) who 9. I do not like _______ of these two
45. _______ of the two pencils will do. magazines.
(a) any (b) either (a) any (b) one
(c) all (d) none (c) some (d) either
46. Ramesh speaks to _______ parents every 10. It was _______ who first protested.
month. (a) he (b) him
(c) his (d) himself
(a) him (b) its 11. My uncle asked my brother and _______
(c) his (d) their to dinner.
47. All the five brothers co-operate _______ (a) me (b) I
in their work. (c) mine (d) my
(a) one another (b) each other 12. Both Veena and Nilu are tired; _______
(c) one another’s (d) one anothers have gone home.
48. She we nt there alone and enjoyed (a) they (b) them
_______ (c) their (d) h e
(a) her (b) herself 13. This is the beggar _______ stole my bag.
(c)herselves (d) hers (a) who (b) whom
49. Sita and _______ have participated in this (c) what (d) which
contest. 14. It is _______ who was severely punished.
(a) myself (b) my (a) him (b) his
(c) me (d) I (c) he (d) he’s
50. One must not forget one’s toward _______ 15. You are the only person _______ can help
society. him in the hour of need.
(a) his (b) ones (a) who (b) which
(c) one (d) one’s (c) whom (d) that
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
16. This school belongs to us; it is _______ 31. _______ of these pens will you take?
(a) ours (b) w e (a) which (b) whose
(c) our (d) our’s (c) that (d) who
17. To _______ did you give the key? 32. He and _______ are old school friends.
(a) whom (b) who (a) me (b) I
(c) whose (d) what (c) myself (d) my
18. _______ friends. 33. _______ says that truth has power.
(a) you, he and I, am (a) Everyone (b) All
(b) you, he and I, are (c) Neither (d) Either
(c) you, I and he 34. You and _______ must stand against this
(d) I, you and he corruption and must be ready to sacrifice
19. The officer as well as the clerks absented _______ life.
_______ from the office. (a) I, your (b) he, our
(a) themselves (b) himself (c) I, our (d) he, his
(c) ourself (d) ourselves 35. He came here with Rekha and _______.
20. _______ do you prefer tea or coffee? (a) her (b) his
(a) which (b) who (c) he (d) she
(c) whom (d) whose 36. One must not praise _______
21. This box belongs to me, it is _______ achievements.
(a) mine (b) him (a) his (b) one’s
(c) I (d) m e (c) my (d) one
37. This is the only thing _______ I want.
22. There was none _______ did not enjoy
(a) as (b) which
the show.
(c) whose (d) that
(a) who (b) which
38. They en joyed _______ during the
(c) that (d) whom vacation.
23. We enjoyed _______ the party last week. (a) themself (b) Themselves
(a) ours (b) ourselves (c) their (d) theirs
(c) our (d) No word 39. I posted the letter _______.
24. Either Rohan or his friends forgot _______ (a) myself (b) itself
books. (c) himself (d) ourselves
(a) his (b) their 40. The queen _______ gave the prize.
(c) your’s (d) his’s (a) herself (b) itself
25. Abha is more intelligent and beautiful (c) themselves (d) yourself
than _______. 41. Let you and _______ try to solve this
(a) I (b) m e problem.
(c) myself (d) mine (a) me (b) I
26. They _______ are to blame. (c) mine (d) my
(a) themselves (b) himself 42. This is the cow _______ milk is sweet.
(c) herself (d) themselves (a) which (b) whom
27. Three children love _______. (c) who (d) whose
(a) each other (b) one another 43. She _______ says so.
(c) others (d) other (a) herself (b) myself
28. Man is the only animal _______ can talk. (c) himself (d) yourself
(a) that (b) which 44. Two friends love _______.
(c) who (d) what (a) each other (b) one another
29. Veena and _______ went to the cinema (c) other (d) others
together. 45. You and she have cheate d_____
(a) I (b) m e neighbour.
(c) myself (d) my (a) our (b) their
30. Manali is a good girl; everybody likes (c) her (d) your
_______. 46. _______ and I got equal marks.
(a) she (b) her (a) you (b) your
(c) hers (d) herself (c) yourself (d) myself
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH PRONOUN
47. _______ is this umbrella? SET - 04 (Answer)
(a) whose (b) whom
(c) who (d) what 1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (a)
48. The climate of Patna is better than 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(a)
_______ of Gaya. 11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15.(b)
(a) that (b) those
16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(c)
(c) this (d) these
49. Between you and _______, I do not believe 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25.(b)
him. 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(a)
(a) I (b) m e 31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35.(a)
(c) he (d) she 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40.(a)
50. _______ of these two boys may stand first. 41. (a) 42. (a) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(b)
(a) either (b) anyone 46. (a) 47. (a) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(b)
(c) none (d) any
SET - 05 (Answer)
SET - 01 (Answer)
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (a)
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b)
6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(a)
6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10.(a)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15.(b)
11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (b) 15.(b)
16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20.(b)
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20.(a) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25.(b)
21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(c) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30.(c)
26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (c) 30.(c) 31. (a) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (a) 35.(d)
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35.(c) 36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40.(a)
36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (a) 39. (a) 40.(c) 41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(b)
41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(b) 46. (c) 47. (a) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(d)
46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(a)
SET - 06 (Answer)
SET - 02 (Answer)
1. (e) 2. (e) 3. (e) 4. (a) 5. (d) 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b)
6. (d) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10. (b) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (d) 10.(a)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (d) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(d)
16. (a) 17. (e) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(d) 16. (a) 17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(a)
21. (b) 22. (e) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(a) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(a)
26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (e) 30.(b) 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30.(b)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (e) 35.(a) 31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35.(a)
36. (b) 37. (d) 38. (d) 39. (a) 40.(d) 36. (b) 37. (d) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(a)
41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (d) 44. (d) 45.(c) 41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(d)
46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(e) 46. (a) 47. (a) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(a)
SET - 03 (Answer)

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (b)
6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10.(a)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15.(d)
16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20.(b)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(c)
26. (c) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30.(a)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(a)
36. (a) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(b)
41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(a)
46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(c)
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 03. Article
Article + Noun ______ U.K ______ F.B.I
Article + Adjective + Noun ______ M.L.A ______ H.M.O
Article + Adverb + Adjective + Noun ______ I.A.S ______ M.A
1. Rohan is a boy. ______ S.D.O ______ F.I.R
2. Rohan is an Industrious boy ______ M.L.C ______ C.E.O
3. Rohan is a very Industrious boy ______ B.A

ABCDE Practice Session With Classes

1. Copper is ______ useful metal.
FGHIJK (a) an (b) a
(c) the (d) No article
AEIOU Vowel LMNOP 2. He is not ______ honorable man.
W, Y Semi Vowel (a) an (b) a
BCD FGH JKL QRSTU (c) The (d) No article
M N PQRS T V 3. ______ able man has not always a
X Z Consonant
VWXYZ distinguished look.
(a) an (b) a
(c) the (d) No article
Definite Article  I saw the man 4. Rustum is ______ young Parsee.
Indefinite Article  I saw a man (a) an (b) a
______ Hour ______ Honest (c) the (d) No article
______ House ______ Hourly 5. Varanasi is ______ holy city.
______ Heir ______ Heiress (a) an (b) a
______ Honour ______ Horse (c) the (d) No article
______ Hotel ______ Historical 6. Aladdin had ______ wonderful lamp.
______ Humble man ______ Husband (a) an (b) a
______ Honourable ______ Hour’s rest (c) the (d) No article
______Unit ______ Unique 7. He returned after ______ hour.
______ Uniform ______ Umbrella (a) an (b) a
______ University ______ Useful (c) the (d) No article
______ Union ______ Yellow 8. I first met him ______ year ago.
______ Youth ______ Wonderful (a) an (b) a
______ Young man ______ Yard (c) the (d) No article
______ Elephant ______ European 9. Yesterday ______ European called at my
office.
______ One
(a) an (b) a
______ One –rupee note
(c) the (d) No article
______ One – sided love
10. Sanskrit is ______ difficult language.
______ One – man (Committee )
(a) an (b) a
______ Orange (c) the (d) No article
______ One Eyed Man 12. French is ______ easy language.
______ Inkpot ______ Apple (a) an (b) a
______ Ass ______ M.P (c) the (d) No article
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ARTICLE
13. She has come without ______ umbrella. The name of Historical Events Battles
(a) an (b) a
(c) the (d) No article  The Battle of Buxar
 The Battle of Plassey
14. Mumbai is ______ very costly place to live
 The Russian Revolution
in
 The French Revolution
(a) an (b) a
 The Quit India Movement
(c) the (d) No article
15. She is ______ untidy girl. Name of musical instruments
(a) an (b) a
 The Piano
(c) the (d) No article
 The Guitar
17. If you see him, give him ______ message.
 The Harmonium
(a) an (b) a
 The Flute
(c) the (d) No article
 The Drum
18. Sri Lanka is ______ Island.
 The Sitar
(a) an (b) a
 The Banjo
(c) the (d) No article
19. He looks as stupid as ______ owl. Name of trains
(a) an (b) a
(c) the (d) No article  The Shatabdi Express
20. He is ______ honour to this profession.  The Duronto Express
(a) an (b) a  The Rajdhani Express
(c) the (d) No article  The Garibrath Express
21. His father is ______ M. L. A.  The Tejas Express
(a) a (b) the  The Sampark Kranti Express
(c) an (d) No article  The Vande Bharat Express

Geography / Static G.K Name of Religious Community

Ocean Ship
 The Hindus
Bay Trains  The Sikhs
Gulf Aeroplanes  The Muslims
River Museums  The Christians
Canals Libraries
Desert Directions Name of Political Groups
Forest Earth
Moon Sun  The AAP
 The BSP
History / Art and culture  The BJP
Empire Dynasty  The INC
Battle Historical Monuments  The Samajvadi Party
Political parties Religious books (a) I can write the English.
Historical Buildings Musical instrument (b) I can write English.
(c) I can write Hindi.
The name of Empires / Dynasties (d) I can write the Hindi.
 The Gupta Empire  Hindi  English  Bhojpuri
 The Mauryan Empire  Punjabi  Urdu  Bengali
 The Rajputana Empire  Tamil
 The Chola Empire
 The Maratha Empire (a) I can speak the English language.
 The Ottoman Empire (b) I can speak English language.
 The Slave Dynasty (c) I can speak the Hindi language.
 The Satavahana Dynasty (d) I can speak Hindi language.
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ARTICLE
Language (a) I am going to the collage.
(b) I am going to collage.
 Hindi  English  Bhojpuri (c) I am going to the temple.
(d) I am going to the church.
 Punjabi  Urdu  Bengali
 Tamil  University  Market
 Collage  Court
(a) The Holi is coming soon.
 School  Jail
(b) The Diwali was the best.
(c) Diwali is the Best.  Hospital  Church
(d) Holi is the best.  Temple  Mosque
 Bed  Gurudwara
 Holi  Diwali
Dewali  Onam
(a) I am going to the collage to meet her.
 Dussehra  Navratri (b) I am going to collage to meet her
(c) Rohan is playing chess on the bed.
(a) The Holi festival is coming soon.
(b) Holi festival is coming soon. (d) Rohan is playing chess on bed.
(c) The Diwali festival was the best. (e) With broken leg he is going to Hospital.
(d) Diwali festival was the best. (F) With broken leg he is going to the
Hospital
Festival  Father  Mother
 Holi Diwali
 Dewali  Onam  Sister  Uncle
 Dussehra  Navratri  Breakfast  Lunch
(a) The summer is coming.  Love  Hate
(b) Summer is coming.
(c) Winter is going.  Death  Science
(d) The winter is going.
 Play  Games
 Summer  Winter
 Brother  Life
 Monsoon  Autumn
(a) The Chitkul is the best place for  Meal  Nature
Agriculture.
 Dinner  Sports
(b) The Village is the best place for
agriculture. (a) The Nature looks beautiful in the
(c) The Patna is famous for Khan sir morning.
(d) The City is famous for Khan sir. (b) The Nature of Sonakshi is very
Country State attractive.
City District (c) The love is great
(d) The love between Laila and Majnu is
Town Village unbelievable.
Muhalla Tola (e) The mother is praiseworthy.
(a) My the book is good (F) The mother in her praiseworthy.
(b) My book is good. (a) I don’t like this kind of a book.
(c) That is your a batch. (b) I want this type of a dress.
(d) That is your batch. (c) I don’t like this kind of book.
(d) I want this type of dress.
 My  Our (e) Tell me the rank of a glass.
 His  Her (F) Tell me the rank of glass.
 Rohan’s  Mohan’s  Kind of  Type of
 Rajesh’  This
 Variety of  A lot of
 These  Those
 Plenty of  Title of
 Each  Every
 Part of  A great deal of
 Your  That
 Short of  Post of
 Their  Either
 Mukesh’  Neither  Lots of  A number of
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Practice Session With Classes 24. Rich (a)/should not exploit (b)/the poor (c)/
No error. (d)
1. He is (a)/best player (b)/in India. (c)/No 25. Ganga (a)/is a (b)/holy river. (c)/No error.
error (d) (d)
2. Kalidas (a)/is Shakespeare (b)/of India (c)/ 26. This car can be driven (a)/at a speed of
No error. (d) 134km (b)/a hour (c)/No error. (d)
3. Copernicus proved that (a)/Earth moves 27. I finished reading the report (a)/in a hour’s
round (b)/the sun (c)/No error. (d) time (b)/and went to the lawyer’s office (c)/
4. An one eyed man is (a)/not eligible for the No error. (d)
driving licence (b)/of heavy vehicles(c)/No 28. A idea (a)/can change (b)/your life (c)/No
error. (d) error. (d)
5. We have (a)/filed (b)/a F.I.R.(c) /No error. 29. Srilanka (a)/is (b)/a island (c)/No error. (d)
(d) 30. I shall be (a)/back (b)/in a hour (c)/No
6. She went (a)/to hospital (b)/to see her error. (d)
husband (c)/No error. (d) 31. My father (a)/is (b)/a engineer (c)/No error. (d)
7. Every morning the Sun (a)/rises (b)/in east 32. It is (a)/an universal (b)/truth (c)/No error. (d)
(c)/No error. (d)
Right and Wrong
8. In 1906 a earthquake (a)/destroyed much
(b)/of San Francisco.(c)/No error (d) Part - I
9. Just in a hour (a) /he could complete the Incorrect Correct
work (b)/to my satisfaction (c)/No error. A fastest train The fastest train
(d) A happiest man The happiest man
10. Sun rises in (a)/the east and (b)/sets in A most handsome boy The most handsome boy
the west (c)/No error. (d) A tallest man The tallest man
11. In a hour’s time (a)/I will be back (b)/but Have bad day Have a bad day
Have beer Have a beer
now I have to go. (c)/No error. (d)
Have chat Have a chat
12. His father (a)/asked him to go (b)/to the Have conversation Have a conversation
temple every morning (c)/No error. (d) Have disagreement Have a disagreement
13. By all standards he is (a)/a best soldier Have dream Have a dream
our military school has (b)/produced so Have good day Have a good day
far (c)/No error. (d) Have good education Have a good education
14. My teacher said that (a)/Sun is a (b)/star Have good knowledge Have a good knowledge
(c)/No error. (d) Have shave Have a shave
15. She is wearing (a)/a black and (b)/a white Have shower Have a shower
sari (c)/No error. (d) Have try Have a try
16. It is a honour (a)/to be invited to meet (b)/ In diagram In a diagram
the president of India (c)/No error. (d)
Part - II
17. When I met him (a)/the couple of days
Incorrect Correct
back (b)/he was writing a new book, (c)/
By the accident/By a accident By accident
No error. (d)
18. Mr. Sinha is (a)/a M.A. (b)/in English (c)/ By the agreement/By a By agreement
agreement
No error. (d) By the chance/By a chance By chance
19. It was (a)/by a mistake (b)/that he injured By the cheque/By a cheque By cheque
her hand. (c)/No error. (d)
by the day/by a day by day
20. Socrates was (a)/one of wisest men (b)/
By the hand/by a hand By hand
that have ever lived (c)/No error. (a)
By the heart/By a heart By heart
21. The more they earn (a)/more they spent
By the mistake/By a mistake By mistake
(b)/on luxury items (c)/No error. (d)
22. He knows (a)/how to play (b)/a flute (c)/ by the name/by a name by name
No error. (d) by the night/by a night by night
23. The higher (a)/you (b)/go cooler you feel By the post/By a post By post
(c)/No error. (d) By the road/by a road by road

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Part - III Part - VII
Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct
be on bus be on the bus on the death/on a death On death
be on plane be on the plane on the deck/on a deck On deck
be on train be on the train on the demand/on a demand On demand
board plane board the plane on the duty/on a duty On duty
on the fire/on a fire On fire
catch train catch the train
on the foot/on a foot On foot
ride on bicycle ride on the bicycle
on the horseback/on a On horseback
ride on scooter ride on the scooter
horseback
sit in bus sit in the bus
on the leave/on a leave On leave
sit in car sit in the car on the purpose/on a purpose On
sit in taxi sit in the taxi on the sale/on a sale On sale
sit on bicycle sit on the bicycle on the strike/on a strike On strike
sit on motorcycle sit on the motorcycle on the watch/on a watch On watch
take train take the train

Part - VIII
Part - IV
Incorrect Correct
Incorrect Correct
In the action/In a action In action
At the dawn At dawn
In the advance/In a advance In advance
At the daybreak At daybreak In the bed/In a bed In bed
At the dusk At dusk In the charge of/In a charge of In charge of
At the midnight At midnight In the confusion/In a confusion In confusion
At the night At night In the court/In a court In court
At the noon At noon In the danger/In a danger In danger
At the sunrise At sunrise In the debt/In a debt In debt
At the sunset At sunset In the detail/In a detail In detail
At the twilight At twilight In the doubt/In a doubt In doubt
In the face/In a face In face
Part - V In the favour of/In a fovour of In favour of
Incorrect Correct In the fear/In a fear In fear
After the night After night In the front of/In a front of In front of
Around the midnight Around midnight In the general/In a general In general
Around the noon Around noon In the hand/In a hand In hand
In the haste/In a haste In haste
Before the evening Before evening
In the heaven/In a heaven In heaven
Before the morning Before morning
In the jail/In a jail In jail
By the day and night By day and night In the life/In a life In life
By the night By night In the love/In a love In love
In the motion/In a motion In motion
Part - VI In the pain/In a pain In pain
Incorrect Correct In the silence/In a silence In silence
At the fault/At a fault At fault In the time/In a time In time
At the first/At a first At first
In the town/In a town In town
At the hand/At a hand At hand
In the trouble/In a trouble In trouble
At the interest/At an At interest
interest
At the last/At a last At last Part - IX
At the least/At a least At least
At the leisure/At a At leisure Incorrect Correct
leisure A hermit’s life The life of a hermit
At the noon/At a noon At noon
At the peace/At a At peace A Musician’s wife The wife of a Musician
peace
Her husband’s health The health of her
At the play/At a play At play
At the risk/At a risk At risk
husband
At the sight/At a sight At sight Mr. Thakur’s son The son of Mr. Thakur
At the war/At a war At war Wordsworth’s poems The poems of Wordsworth
At the work/At a work At work

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13. Paradise Lost (a)/is (b)/a epic poem. (c)/
PRACTICE SET-01-06 No error (d)
(Lower Division Clerk - 2014)
SET - 01
14. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia played (a)/
1. We had (a)/quite interesting talk (b)/on a flute at the Music Conference (b)/in a
trekking at our college yesterday.(c)/No small town. (c)/No error (d)
error (d) (Lower division clerk - 2013)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2018) 15. I want to get (a)/a M.A. degree (b)/from
2. I met the gentleman (a)/today evening on a reputed university located in India. (c)/
my (b)/way back to home. (c)/no error (d) No error (d)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2017) (Lower division clerk - 2013)
3. It is estimated that cows might be more 16. What (a)/kind of animal (b)/is the dodo?
(a)/dangerous to a earth’s atmosphere than (c)/No error (d)
trucks (b)/and cars combined. (c)/no error
(SSC (Lower division clerk) – 2012)
(d)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2017) 17. My Aunt (a)/was first (b)/to get a degree.
4. Be prepared for the fact that the (c)/No error (d)
interview (a)/panel may not agree with (SSC (Lower division clerk) – 2012)
a opinions that (b)/you present to them. 18. Pooja and Kavya studied (a)/studied (a)/
(c) /no error (d) in the Delhi Public School (b)/and so does
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2017) Seema. (c)/No error (d)
5. Price theorizes that if he is at one (SSC (Lower division clerk) – 2012)
extreme (a)/end of an spectrum, then 19. The only Indian (a)/to win the Nobel Prize
perhaps (b)/ there is somebody at the for the literature (b)/was Rabindranath
other end. (c)/no error (d) Tagore. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2017) (Lower division clerk - 2011)
6. Thanks to an insight (a)/and persistence
20. Death of (a)/his only son (b)/made
of the local doctor, (b)/hundreds of
Mohan desolate. (c)/No error (d)
victims have been able to resume normal
(Lower division clerk - 2011)
life. (c)/No error (d)
(CGL - Tier –II 2015) 21. He fell heavily (a)/and this caused (b)/
7. An Italian artist and inventor (a)/ him great pain. (c)/No error (d)
Leonardo da Vinci was (b)/the left- (Lower division clerk - 2011)
handed. (c)/no error (d) 22. When I met him (a)/the couple of days
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2014) backs (b)/he was writing a new book. (c)/
8. A dodo was (a)/the large fightless bird No error (d)
(b)/ found in Mauritius. (c)/no error (d) (Lower division clerk - 2011)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2014) 23. An eminent surgeon (a)/is visiting the
9. I saw portion (a)/of the manuscript (b)/ hospital (b)/to attend a surgeons’
on birds. (c)/no error (d) conference. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2014) (MTS - 2013)
10. He always practises (a)/the justice and
24. Rabindranath Tagore was not (a)/the
cares (b)/for moral principles. (c)/no
first noble Laureate (b)/withou t a
error (d)
university degree. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC STENOGRAPHER – 2010)
11. A honest person (a)/is upright (b)/in (MTS - 2013)
speech, thought and deed(c)/No error (d) 25. It is (a)/a quarter to ten (b)/by my watch.
(Lower Division Clerk- 2015) (c)/No error (d)
12. A interesting book (a)/“A Tale of two (MTS - 2013)
cities’ (b)/was written by Alexander 26. He knows (a)/that your muscles (b)/are
Dumas. (c)/ no error (d) not same as his. (c)/No error (d)
(SSC (Lower division clerk) – 2014) (MTS - 2013)
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27. Teachers were instructed (a)/to follow 41. Rajni is planning to settle (a)/in Mumbai
an uniform method (b)/of evaluation. (c)/ as soon as (b)/she retires in August the
No error (d) (MTS – 2013) next year. (c)/no error (d)
28. Travelling by the air (a)/is much faster (SSC (CPO – PT – 2017)
(b)/than travelling by train. (c)/No error 42. The English is a very (a)/popular
(d) (MTS - 2013) language (b)/amongst south Indians. (c)/
29. She gave me details of (a)/all the schools no error (d)
she had visited (b)/while she was on an (SSC (CPO – PT – 2017)
official tour.(c)/No error (d) 43. Ashish was listening (a)/to a radio when
(b)/Sunita arrived. (c)/No error (d)
(CGL - Tier –II 2014)
(SSC (CPO – PT – 2017)
30. According to Greek mythology (a)/the 44. In 1906 a earthquake (a)/destroyed much
Persem is son (b)/of Zeus, God of the Sky. (b)/of San Francisco. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) (C.P.O. (PT) - 2014)
(MTS - 2013) 45. Some categorically suspected (a)/having
31. An eminent surgeon (a)/is visiting the seen the (b)/guard and thief together.
hospital (b)/to attend a su rgeons’ (c)/No error (d)
conference. (c)/No error (d) (C.P.O. (PT-2012)
(MTS - 2013) 46. The way to increase the production of
32. Equator (a)/divides the earth (b)/into two the food (a)/is to bring more land (b)/
hemispheres. (c)/No error (d) under cultivation. (c)/No error (d)
(MTS - 2013) (SSC (CPO – PT – 2011)
47. To write a poem I need a pen, a diary
33. We have issued (a)/a order seeking
and also the quiet place.
immediate (b)/printing of revised price
(a) a diary (b) To write
tag.(c)/No error (d)
(c) and also the (d) I need
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2017) (CGL - Tier –II 2018)
34. Sakshi wrote essay (a)/so well that (b)/her 48. The postman travelled by the cycle, often
teacher was very pleased with her. (c)/no wading through (a)/swamps or passed
error (d) through jungles (b)/in order to reach the
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2016) villages (c)/ No error (d)
35. Mahatma Gandhi did not solve (a)/all the (CGL - Tier –II 2017)
future problems (b)/but he did solve 49. Our government has decided to
problems of his own age. (c)/no error (d) strengthen the (a)/States’ capacity to
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2016) move away from a already (b)/obsolete
36. The mobile phone has (a)/become a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. (c)/no error
necessity (b)/rather than luxury. (c)/No (d)
error (d) (C.P.O. (Mains) - 2014) (CGL - Tier –II 2017)
37. The glass dolls are arranged (a)/on 50. Florence Nightingale (a)/was called (b)/
second rack (b)/of the show-case. (c)/ Lady with the lamp. (c)/No error (d)
No error (d) (C.P.O. (Mains)- 2013) (CGL - Tier –II 2016)
38. By all standards (a)/he is best soldier
SET - 02
(b)/our mi litary school has ever
produced. (c)/No error (d) 1. I am calling a spade a spade (a)/that it
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2012) is a news for me (b)/hat she has eloped
39. I finished reading the report (a)/in a (c)/with her boy friend. (d)/No error (e)
hour’s time (b)/and went to the lawyer’s 2. Sachin Tendulkar is greatest (a)/cricket
office. (c)/No error (d) player. (b)/India has ever (c)/produced
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2012) in this millennium. (d)/No error (e)
40. Due to (a)/a misunderstanding (b)/I did 3. Next year I am going (a)/to be a M.A. (b)/
not meet him. (c)/No error (d) and she is going (c)/to be a B.A. exactly
(SSC (CPO – Mains – 2012) two years later. (d)/No error (e)
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4. You had better (a)/take some warm 21. Socrates was (a)/ One of wisest men (b)/
clothes, (b)/as the higher (c)/you go, cooler That have ever lived (c)/ No error (d)
you feel. (d)/No error (e) 22. It was by a mistake (a)/that I kissed her
5. Hindus and Muslims can (a)/live amicably lips (b)/while dancing with (c)/her in
only when (b)/they are made to realize (c)/ the party. (d)/No error (e)
that no religion is more important than life 23. I never appreciate this (a)/kind of a
itself. (d)/No error (e) person (b)/because he has nothing (c)/
6. Red fort of Delhi (a)/is one of those to write home about. (d)/No error (e)
monuments of (b)/India which I never (c)/ 24. Ruby is going to the station (a)/to receive
miss to admire when I visit Delhi.(d)/No Nisha, who is coming (b)/from her
error (e) maternal uncle’s (c)/home town by
7. Sunil is (a)/a best student (b)/in our class Brahmaputra mail. (d)/No error (e)
(c)/at present. (d)/No Error (e) 25. If you compare the Ganges (a)/with Koshi,
8. I am very (a)/thirsty, so give (b)/me little you will (b)/find that both the rivers (c)/
water (c)/to drink.(d)/No Error (e) are important in their own way. (d)/No
9. On my request (a)/Amar introduced me error (e)
(b)/to his friend,who is a singer (c)/and a 26. Tomorrow morning, (a)/we all are going
scientist. (d)/No Error (e) to cinema (b)/to watch “RRR” (c)/at PVR
10. The robbers were (a)/caught just as they with Pooja (d)/No error (e)
(b)/were about to (c)/escape from the jail. 27. If you want to go out with (a)/your friends,
(d)/No Error (e) you can (b)/go but you will have to (c)/
11. He addressed people (a)/and tried his best come back home before the sunset.(d)/
(b)/to convince them that (c)/his decision No error (e)
were correct. (d)/No Error (e) 28. Can you speak (a)/the English (b)/as
12. The moment Rohan (a)/was admitted to fluently as (c)/Hindi and Marathi (d)/No
(b)/the hospital (c)/the warden decided to error (e)
inform his parents. (d)/No error (e) 29. Headmaster (a)/has instructed (b)/the
13. We all should (a)/know that the (b)/greater teachers to follow the rules of the school.
the demand, (c)/higher the price. (d)/No (c)/No error.(d)
error (e) 30. A interesting book (a)/‘A Tale of two
14. Sonu is (a)/a best (b)/student in our (c)/ cities’ (b)/was written by Alexander
class at present.(d)/No error (e) Dumas. (c)/ No error (d)
15. Several ministers (a)/visited j a i l ( b ) / t o 31. The Delhi of today is completely (a)/
see a number (c)/of prisoners. (d)/No error different in terms (b)/of population,
(e) beautification, transportation, (c) / law
16. While travelling by a train (a)/on a cold and order and the like. (d)/No error (e)
winter night (b)/an argument rose between 32. The Patna of today is completely different
two passengers in our compartment. (c)/ from (a)/other cities of Bihar (b)/in
No Error (d) terms of population, transportation, (c)/
17. If you go to Agra by (a)/a road,it will (b)/ law and order and the like, thanks to
take more than twenty (c)/four hours Nitish Kumar. (d)/No error (e)
from Delhi. (d)/No error (e) 33. My friends said (a)/that I should see the
18. Mr. Gupta is on a leave (a)/these days, so movie (b)/from beginning to the end. (d)/
you will have (b)/to step into his shoes (c)/ No error (e)
for a few days. (d)/No error (e) 34. By all standards (a)/he is a best soldier
19. There is no doubt about the (a)/fact that (b)/our military school (c)/has produced
little knowledge (b)/of anything can (c)/ so far. (d)/No error (e)
sometimes prove very fatal. (d)/No error (e) 35. Remember that you are part of (a)/the
20. Will you please make (a)/me team and your success depends on the
understand all (b)/these things in a support (b)/you are able to give and get
detail once (c)/again, if you have time? from your other team members. (c)/No
(d)/No error (e) error (d)
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36. The diference between a successful 3. He is/struggling to make/a honest living.
person (a)/and others is not (b)/lack of (a) struggling to make
knowledge (c)/but a lack of will. (d)/No (b) No error
error (e) (c) a honest living
37. A milk (a)/can provide protein (b)/for a
(d) He is
nutritionally balanced diet. (c)/No error
(d) SSC MTS-08/07/2022 S1
38. U.S.A. (a)/is the richest country (b)/of 4. Wind is one/of biggest factors/in the
the world. (c)/No error (d) spread of fire.
39. Ganga (a)/is one of the longest rivers (a) of biggest factors
(b)/ of the world. (c)/No error (d) (b) No error
40. Shakespeare (a) /is Kalidas (b)/of (c) in the spread of fire
England (c)/No error (d) (d) Wind is one
41. Wheat (a)/of the Punjab is sent (b)/to SSC MTS-11/07/2022 S3
other States of India.(c)/No error (d)
5. Scientists have made dramatic progress
42. Gold (a)/of KGF (b)/is exported to many
in understanding an universe and the
countries. (c)/No error (d)
mechanisms of biology.
43. The honesty (a)/is (b)/one of t h e
choicest gifts. (c)/No error (d) (a) Scientists have made dramatic
44. There was little milk in the bottle (a)/ progress
and she gave it to the baby (b)/when it (b) and the mechanisms of biology
started weeping. (c)/No error (d) (c) in understanding an universe
45. He found himself (a)/in a trouble (b)/ (d) No error
when he saw no rickshaw outside the SSC MTS-14/07/2022 S2
station. (c)/No error (d) 6. The earthy/fragrance of soil/after a first
46. He leads a very busy life (a)/so he goes rain/is always refreshing.
(b)/everywhere by a car. (c)/ No error
(a) is always refreshing
(d)
47. Socrates was (a)/one of wisest men (b)/ (b) fragrance of soil
that have ever lived (c)/No error (d) (c) The earthy
48. The more they earn (a)/more they spent (d) after a first rain
(b)/on luxury items. (c)/No error (d) SSC MTS- 15/07/2022 S1
49. More (a)/we read, (b)/the more we know 7. There is no denying/that our country is
(c)/No error (d) in/an major economic slump.
50. He knows (a)/how to play (b)/a flute (c)/ (a) that our country is in
No error (d) (b) There is no denying
(c) an major economic slump
SET - 03 (d) No error
1. Scientists believe/that many animals SSC MTS- 22/07/2022 S1
have/a unique languages/of their own.
(a) that many animals have 8. Nelson left his home/and went/to the sea/
(b) Scientists believe at an early age.
(c) a unique languages (a) to the sea
(d) of their own (b) and went
SSC MTS- 05/07/2022 S1 (c) Nelson left his home
2. The telecom growth story is a important (d) at an early age
component of the broader story of India. Phase-IX 08/02/2022 S3
(a) No error 9. Ronaldo is/a famous/player of/the
(b) The telecom growth story is football.
(c) the broader story of India. (a) a famous (b) Ronaldo is
(d) a important component of (c) the football (d) player of
SSC MTS-06/07/2022 S1 SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 S3
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10. There was an interesting article in the 17. My neighbour is/an young businessman/
newspaper about the dangers to an who is very friendly/with everyone.
environment. (a) who is very friendly
(a) to an environment (b) an young businessman
(b) an interesting article (c) My neighbour is
(c) about the dangers (d) with everyone
(d) in the newspaper CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 S1 18. This is/only mistake/he has made/in
11. It was/the very well-directed film/and the dictation.
we enjoyed it.
(a) only mistake (b) in the dictation
(a) It was
(b) and we enjoyed it (c) he has made (d) This is
(c) No error CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
(d) the very well-directed film 19. Two elderly ladies narrated an rather
CGL Pre-11/04/2022 S1 improbable story to the police.
12. It is not worth/having the trouble/to write (a) improbable story (b) narrated an
to him/as he never replies. rather
(a) It is not worth (c) Two elderly ladies(d) to the police
(b) as he never replies CPO 24/11/2020 S3
(c) to write to him 20. A tallest man that I have ever seen works
(d) having the trouble in our coal mine.
CGL Pre-11/04/2022 S3 (a) A tallest man
13. Athens was/a most luminous/of all city- (b) that I have
states/of ancient Greece.
(c) works in our coal mine
(a) Athens was
(d) ever seen
(b) of all city-states
CGL Tier II - 15/11/2020
(c) of ancient Greece
(d) a most luminous 21. Do you mind lending me your book for a
hour?
CGL Pre-13/04/2022 S3)
14. Sunil refused to/attend the meeting/of (a) Do you mind (b) your book
association on Saturday. (c) for a hour (d) lending me
(a) of association on Saturday CGL Tier II - 16/11/2020
(b) No error 22. The captain scored a century in a second
(c) Sunil refused to innings.
(d) attend the meeting (a) scored a century (b) in a
CGL Pre-20/04/2022 S1) (c) The captain (d) second innings
15. The sea has become/an cheap dumping CGL Tier II - 18/11/2020
ground/for all kinds/of waste products. 23. Whole country applauded the courage of
(a) of waste products our soldiers.
(b) an cheap dumping ground
(a) courage of (b) our soldiers
(c) for all kinds
(d) The sea has become (c) Whole country (d) applauded the
CGL 17/8/2021 S1 CGL Tier II - 18/11/2020
16. Four of earliest civilisations/of the world/ 24. When I met Akbar Padamsee, one of a
were located/on the banks of or near large pioneers of Indian art, he was 87 but
rivers. still alert and active.
(a) were located on the banks of (a) When I met
(b) of the world (b) he was 87
(c) Four of earliest civilisations (c) one of a pioneers of Indian art
(d) or near large rivers (d) but still alert and active
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25. Most of voters in Taiwan seem to have 32. High level security arrangements were
once again voted for the democratic party made for the forthcoming visit to a
and President Tsai Ing-wen. Japanese Prime Minister.
(a) the democratic party (a) security arrangements
(b) in Taiwan seem to have (b) were made
(c) once again voted for (c) for the forthcoming
(d) Most of voters
(d) visit to a
CHSL 13/10/20S3
CGL Tier II 11/9/2019
26. I think Virat Kohli will remain the captain
of the Indian team in a year 2020. 33. To write a poem I need a pen, a diary and
(a) of the Indian team also the quiet place.
(b) in a year 2020 (a) a diary (b) To write
(c) will remain (c) and also the (d) I need
(d) the captain CGL Tier II 11/9/2019
CHSL 16/10/20S3 34. What is the function of the kidney in the
27. We were busy at the work and went for body?
lunch only at 2.30 pm. (a) in the body
(a) We were busy (b) the function of the kidney
(b) at the work (c) What is
(c) only at 2.30 pm
(d) no error
(d) and went for lunch
CGL Tier II 12/9/2019
CHSL 17/03/20S3
35. Due to a last minute snag, the mission on
28. She behaves in a such a cordial manner
a moon had to be cancelled.
that everyone admires her.
(a) on a moon
(a) that everyone
(b) Due to a last minute snag
(b) such a cordial manner
(c) the mission
(c) She behaves in a
(d) had to be cancelled
(d) admires he
MTS 16/8/ 2019 S2
CGL, 06/3/2020 S3 36. Nisha rejected the job offer as a salary
29. The day before yesterday he left for Europe offered was too low
by the air (a) as a salary offered
(a) The day before yesterday (b) Nisha rejected
(b) No error (c) was too low
(c) by the air (d) the job offer
(d) he left for Europe MTS 20/8/2019 S3
CPO 13/12/2019S1
30. The Prime Minister holding is the important 37. Patralekha finished the cake in the blink
meeting to review the security and safety of a eye.
of doctors working in government
(a) of a eye
hospitals.
(b) in the blink
(a) of doctors (b) working in
(c) Patralekha finished
(c) to review (d) holding is the
(d) the cake
CGL Tier II 11/9/2019
MTS 22/8/2019 S3
31. Does an English examination begin at 10
38. We will use enamel paint on this wall
o’clock?
because it gives a best finish.
(a) 10 o’clock?
(a) enamel paint on this wall
(b) English examination (b) We will use
(c) begin at (c) a best finish
(d) Does an (d) because it gives
CGL Tier II 11/9/2019 CHSL 11/7/2019 S2
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ARTICLE
39. In 2016 after some unseemly back-and- 46. Two elderly ladies narrated an rather
forth to the commons and Lords, it was improbable story to the police.
decided that Act of Parliament should no (a) to the police
longer be printed on calfskin. (b) improbable story
(a) It was decided (c) narrated an rather
(b) to the commons and Lords (d) Two elderly ladies
(c) after some unseemly back-and-forth SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-II)
47. The day before yesterday he left for Europe
(d) should no longer be printed on calfskin
by the air.
CPO- 16/3/2019 S1
(a) The day before yesterday
40. The sea has become/an cheap dumping (b) he left for Europe
ground/ for all kinds/of waste products. (c) No error
(a) an cheap dumping ground (d) by the air
(b) for all kinds SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) of waste products 48. We will use enamel paint on this wall
(d) the sea has become because it gives a best finish.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) –17/08/2021 (Shift-I) (a) enamel paint on this wall
41. Although this is a narrowest street, many (b) We will use
large trucks can enter it. (c) a best finish
(d) because it gives
(a) many large trucks
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –11/07/2019 (Shift-II)
(b) can enter it
49. Climate change are a greatest threat facing
(c) Although this is our planet which needs our immediate
(d) a narrowest street attention.
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (a) our immediate attention
(3 pm - 5 pm) (b) are a greatest
42. Do you mind lending me your book for a (c) which needs
hour? (d) facing planet
(a) lending me (b) Do you mind SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –08/07/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) for a hour (d) your book 50. I think Virat Kohli will remain the captain
of the Indian team in a year 2020.
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020
(a) of the Indian team
(3 pm – 5 pm)
(b) in a year 2020
43. A Earth moves round the Sun. (c) will remain
(a) moves (b) the Sun (d) the captain
(c) A Earth (d) round SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 16/10/2020 (Shift-III)
SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/
2019 (3:5pm) SET - 04
44. We were busy at the work and went for 1. These days only rich (a)/can afford the
lunch only at 2.30 pm. hospitality of the costly nursing homes (b)/
(a) We were busy and hospitals coming up all over the
(b) at the work country (c)/No error (d)
(c) only at 2.30 pm 2. By all standards (a)/he is a best soldier
(d) and went for lunch our military school (b)/has produced so
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2020 (Shift-III) far (c)/No error (d)
3. Surdas is often called Milton of India (a)/
45. Rice of a best quality is available in the
although unlike Milton, (b)/Surdas had no
nearby supermarket at eighty rupees per
political ambitions (c)/No error
kilo.
4. Prince Charles is a heir (a)/to the throne
(a) a best quality (b) at eighty rupees
(b)/of the Great Britain (c)/No error (d)
(c) in the nearby (d) is available 5. The ship passed (a)/through Bay (b)/of
SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-I) Bengal, (c)/No error (d)
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6. It being rainy day (a)/we decided not to 24. My father is (a)/in bad mood (b)/today
go out (b)/but to stay at home and watch (c)/No error (d)
a movie (c)/No error (d) 25. Now that she is living in her own flat,
7. I go to the bed (a)/at eight (b)/every night (a)/ she cleans the windows (b)/twice a
(c)/No error (d) week in the summer and once a week
8. My friends insisted (a)/that I should see in the winter (c)/No error (d)
the movie (b)/from beginning to the end 26. Sun rises (a)/by 6.00 am (b)/these days,
(c)/No error (d) (c)/No error (d)
9. He was fascinated by insects (a)/and the 27. The rent of this room is Rs. 1000 one month
more he studied their habits (b)/greater (a)/therefore no concession (b)/is possible
was his fascination (c)/No error (d) here at all (c)/No error (d)
10. A nation wide survey has brought up an 28. We heard the news on the radio that one
(a)/interesting finding (b)/regarding of (a)/the greatest spokesman (b)/passed
infant mortality rate in India, (c)/No error away yesterday, (c)/No error (d).
(d)
29. The police raided a house and nabbed
11. He did not go (a)/to the city on foot, (b)/
some (a)/criminals later on (b)/they were
he went there by the train (c)/No error
sent to the jail (c)/No error (d)
(d)
30. John died of the Malaria because he had
12. With little patience (a)/you will be able
been (a)/suffering from it (b)/for the last
to (b)/cross this hurdle (c)/No error (d)
six months (c)/No error (d)
13. As he had taken only a few sips (a)/there
was still little water (b)/left in the glass 31. In the field of invention the credit goes to a
(c)/No error (d) man (a)/who convinces the world (b)/with
14. The interviewer asked me (a)/if I knew his arguments not of the man who simply
that Kalidas was the greater (b)/than thinks, (c)/No error (d)
any other poet (c)/No error (d) 32. Did Pintu get job (a)/he applied (b)/for?
15. The reason we have not been able to pay (c)/No error (d)
income tax (a)/is due to fact (b)/that we 33. I had a sandwich (a)/and apple (b)/for
did not receive pay on time (c)/No error lunch, (c)/No error (d)
(d) 34. There was great difference of opinion
16. It is written in Gita (a)/that God (a)/between (b)/the members of the
incarnates himself (b)/in times of trouble board, (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 35. There are the few (a)/boys present (b)/
17. To perform this experiment (a)/drop little in the class, (c)/No error (d)
sugar (b)/into a glass of water (c)/No 36. You must be true to your words (a)/in
error (d) order to enjoy (b)/the real reputation in
18. The famous Dr. Chandra (a)/is only the life, (c)/No error (d)
dentist (b)/in our village (c)/No error (d) 37. Whatever little milk left in (a)/the bottle
19. As soon as the teacher entered (a)/ (b)/was drunk by our cat. (c)/No error
everyone fell (b)/in a silence (c)/No error (d)
(d)
38. An one-eyed man is standing (a)/outside
20. Even now when see the spot (a)/I am
(b)/your house (c)/No error (d)
reminded of an unique incident (b)/that took
39. This is a red (a)/and a blue (b)/pen. (c)/
place several years ago (c)/No error (d)
No error (d)
21. The school is (a)/within hundred yards
(b)/from my house (c)/No error (d) 40. The English is (a)/a difficult (b)/
22. Both the civilians (a)/and army men (b)/ language, (c)/No error (d)
joined the First World War (c)/No error 41. The father wants me (a)/to go (b)/in to
(d) business, (c)/No error (d)
23. On my request (a)/Lalit introduced me 42. All of us love the literature, art and
to his friend (b)/who is singer and a painting (a)/but they do not (b)/promote
scientist (c)/No error (d) us to go ahead, (c)/No error (d)
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43. One of my friends advised me to take 10. A first European Sailor (a)/who came to
(a)/a taxi, another said that (b)/there India (b)/was vasco-da-Gama. (c)/No error
was quite good bus- service. (c)/No error (d)
(d) 11. I have (a)/lost a pen (b)/which I bought
44. When we are seriously ill (a)/go (b)/to yesterday. (c)/No error (d)
the hospital, (c)/No error (d) 12. Ganga (a)/is the longest (b)/river in
45. During the fierce battle between the India.(c)/No error. (d)
Romans and (a)/the Persians some came 13. The mobile phone has (a)/become
by land (b)/and some by the water, (c)/ anecessity (b)/rather than luxury. (c)/No
No error (d) error (d)
46. He is a mason (a)/who (b)/built my house 14. He is (a)/a honourable (b)/man. (c)/No
(c)/No error (d) error (d)
47. Money which is a source of (a)/the 15. The principal and staff (a)/are awaiting for
happiness in life (b)/becomes a source (b)/the chief guest. (c)/No error. (d)
of peril and confusion unless we control 16. Paradise Lost (a)/is (b)/a epic poem. (c)/
it. (c)/No error (d) No error (d)
48. It being rainy day most of the people (a)/ 17. Ganga is (a)/the holiest (b)/river of
out on the street were (b)/carrying India.(c)/ No error (d)
umbrellas, (c)/No error (d) 18. It was (a)/by a mistake (b)/that he caught
49. The young soldier was taken to the (c)/her hand. (d)/No error. (e)
hospital because (a)/he had been 19. What sort (a)/of a fellow (b)/is he? (c)/No
wounded seriously (b)/on the battle field error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 20. The love (a)/is a noble (b)/sentiment. (c)No
50. The happiest marriage (a)/would be an error (d)
union of a deaf man (b)/and a blind 21. Sun (a)/gives (b)/us light and life. (c)/No
woman (c)/No error (d) error (d)
22. Taj Mahal is (a)/a grand (b)/building. (c)/
SET - 05 No error (d)
23. He does (a)/not know (b)/the Russian. (c)/
1. Tea (a)/which I am drinking (b)/is hot.
No error (d)
(c)/No error (d)
24. Unprecedented economic growth (a)/of
2. He is (a)/ablest boy (b)/of the class.(c)/
China has (b)/attracted world wide (c)/
Noerror (d)
attention. (d)/No error (e)
3. The water (a)/is not (b)/available here.
25. A interesting book (a)/A tale of two
(c) No error (d)
cities(b)/was written by Alexander Dumas.
4. The ship (a)/sank (b)/in Red Sea. (c)/ (c)/No error (d)
No error (d)
26. Kripal Singh lives in Punjab. He saw (a)/
5. I don’t like (a)/that type of a man (b)/ suffering (b)/ from the fever. (c)/No error (d)
who does nothing but (c)/find out faults
27. Damodar is (a)/best cadet (b)/of this
in others.(d)/ No error. (e)
company. (c)/No error (d)
6. His main aim is (a)/to create a (b)/
28. After returning (a)/from the jail, he has
interest in hockey (c)/among school
abandoned (b)/all the criminal activities
children. (d)/No error. (e)
and is determined (c)/to lead a sample
7. The will (a)/always (b/help poor. (c)/ No life. (d)/No error. (e)
error (d)
29. Higher (a)/we go, (b)/the cooler we feel.
8. Little knowledge (a)/of music that he (c)/No error (d)
possessed (b)/proved to be a boon for 30. What is (a)/needed is (b)/an united
him(c)/when he was utterly helpless. action. (c)/No error (d)
(d)/No error. (e) 31. He was an atheist (a)/but now-a-days
9. The Hindu is one (a)/of most popular (b)/ he goes to the church (b)/ and offers
news papers in India. (c)/No error. (d) prayers (c)/for hours. (d)/No error. (e)
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32. An Italian artist and i nvetor (a)/ 5. The Ganges (a)/is for North India (b)/what
Leonardoda Vinci was (b)/the left handed. Krishna (c)/is for South India. (d)/No error. (e)
(c)/No error (d) 6. This is first time (a)/the company has
33. Travelling by the air (a)/is much faster (b)ventured into (c)/movie productions.
(b)/than travelling by train. (c)/No error (d)/No error (e)
(d)
34. I will pay (a)/you fifty rupees (b)/week. 7. After knowing truth (a)/they took the
(c)/No error (d) right decision (b)/in the matter.(c)/No
35. The butter was put into (a)/an oven and error (d)
baked (b)/at 120 degrees for 30 minutes. 8. A book (a)/you want to is (b)/out of
(c)/No error (d) print.(c)/No error (d)
36. He is (a)/a heir to (b)/the throne. (c)/No 9. Do you intend (a)/to travel (b)/by the water
error (d) or by the land (c)/No error (d)
37. In a hour’s time (a)/when I had finished
the work (b)/I got up and (c)/slipped out 10. I want to get (a) a M.A. degree (b)/from are
unnoticed. (d)/No error. (e) puted university located in India (c)/No
38. I gave (a)/him (b)/red pencil. (c)/No error (d) error (d)
39. Equator (a)/divides the earth (b)/into two 11. He has given me (a)/lot of documents
hemisphers. (c)/No error (d) (b)/to read before (c)/the presentation
40. Can you show (a)/me Alps (b)/on the map? tomorrow (d)/No error (e)
(c)/No error (d)
12. All the staffs (a)/of the office hold the
41. One should (a)/be true to one’s promises
view (b)/that Mr. Sinha is a very wise
(b)/in order to earn (c)/name and fame in
the life. (d)/No error. (e) (c)/and an intelligent officer. (d)/No
42. Do you (a)/know (b)/who invented error. (e)
aeroplane? (c)/No error (d) 13. Florence Nightingale (a)/was called
43. Himalayas (a)/lies (b)/to the north of (b)Lady with the lamp. (c)/No error (d)
India. (c)/No error (d) 14. Girls of this school (a)/are (b)/more
44. Kalidas is (a)/a Shakespeare (b)/of
laborious than boys. (c)/No error (d)
india.(c)/No error (d)
45. I am (a)/the Head Clerk (b)/and the 15. Punjab is (a)/not as prosperous (b)/
cashierboth. (c)/No error (d) province as it was formerly. (c)/No error
46. Lily is (a)/loveliest (b)/of all the (d)
flowers.(c)/ No error (d) 16. I will (a)/never forget kindness (b)/you
47. I was first (a)/to reach the school (b)/ have shown to me. (c)/No error (d)
today.(c)/No error (d)
17. Death of (a)/his only son (b)/made
48. The iron (a)/is (b)/a kind of metal. (c)/
No error (d) Mohan desolate.(c)/No error (d)
49. More your (a)/think of it (b)/the worse it 18. Every morning sun (a)/rises in the east.
becomes. (c)/No error (d) (c)/No error (d)
50. Read the first (a)/and second chapter 19. Kalidas is (a)/a Shakespeare (b)/of India
(b)/of this book. (c)/No error (d) (c)/No error. (d)
20. He is (a)/best player (b)/in India.(c)/No
SET - 06 error (d)
21. I want to get (a)/a M.A. degree (b)/from
1. An eminent surgeon (a)/is visiting the
a renounce university located in India.
hospital (b)/to attend a surgeon’s (c)/No error. (d)
conference (c)/No error (d) 22. What kind (a)/of a man (b)/are you?(c)/
2. What kind (a)/of an animal (b)/is it? (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 23. Some categorically suspected (a)/having
3. Wisdom (a)/of my brother (b)/is great. seen the (b)/guard and thief together.(c)/
(c)No error (d) No error (d)
4. Brahmaputra is (a)/one of the longest 24. By all standards (a)/he is best soldier
rivers(b)/that originate (c)/in the
(b)/our mi litary school has ever
Himalayas. (d)/Noerror. (e)
produced. (c)/No error (d)
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25. I finished reading to report (a)/in a hour’s 43. Gita doesn’t usually (a)/wear jewels but
time (b)/and went to the lawyer’s office. yesterday (b)/she wore ring (c)/No
(c)/No error (d) error(d)
26. What (a)/kind of animal (b)/is the dodo? 44. He who has suffered most (a)/for the
(c)/No error (d) cause (b)/let him speak (c)/No error (d)
27. My aunt (a)/was first (b)/to get a 45. Judge in him (a)/prevailed upon the
degree.(c)/No error (d) father (b)/ and he sentenced his son to
28. She is the best and wisest girl in the death (c)/ No error
class. 46. The police aske d us (a)/about our
(a) best and wisest movements (b)/on a night of crime (c)/
(b) a best and a wisest No error (d)
(c) the best and the wisest 47. In science the credit goes to a man (a)/
(d) No improvement who convinces the world (b)/not to the
man to whom the idea first occurs (c)/No
29. He did not go (a)/to the temple on foot
error (d)
(b)/he went there by the car. (c)/No error
(d) 48. He has come out (a)/with an unique
proposal (b)/for his friends (c)/No error
30. She ascended (a)/to the throne (b)/at
(d)
the early age of seven. (c)/No error (d)
49. It was by (a)/ a mistake (b)/ that he
31. If the sun and moon were balanced, which
injured her hand (c)/ No error (d)
means (a)/if he at and cold are in
equilibrium, the (b)/person is healthy. (c)/ 50. He leads a very luxurious life (b)/so he goes
No error (d) to every part of India by a car (c)/No error
(d)
32. Education is a instrument which (a)/
imparts knowledge and, therefore (b)/
SET - 01 (Answer)
indirectly controls power. (c)/No error (d)
33. I worked (a)/as medical representative 1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (B) 4. (B) 5. (B)
(b)/for eight months (c)/No error (d) 6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (A) 9. (A) 10.(C)
34. A interesting book (a)/‘A tale of two 11. (A) 12. (A) 13. (C) 14. (B) 15.(B)
cities’ (b)/was written by Alexander 16. (B) 17. (B) 18. (B) 19. (B) 20.(A)
Dumas (c)/No error (d)
21. (C) 22. (B) 23. (B) 24. (D) 25.(B)
35. Mr. Ramesh Mohan is (a)/a MLA (b)/from
26. (C) 27. (B) 28. (A) 29. (A) 30.(B)
Kanpur (c)/No error (d)
31. (D) 32. (A) 33. (B) 34. (A) 35.(B)
36. He is (a)/a honourable (b)/man (c)/No
error (d) 36. (C) 37. (B) 38. (B) 39. (B) 40.(B)
37. We must have (a)/sympathy for (b)/needy 41. (C) 42. (A) 43. (B) 44. (A) 45.(C)
and the poor (c)/No error (d) 46. (A) 47. (C) 48. (A) 49. (B) 50.(C)
38. Teachers were instructed (a)/to follow
an uniform method (b)/of evaluation (c)/ SET - 02 (Answer)
No error (d) 1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (B) 4. (D) 5. (A)
39. Kalidas is (a)/a Shakespeare (b)/of India 6. (A) 7. (B) 8. (C) 9. (D) 10.(D)
(c)/No error (d)
11. (A) 12. (C) 13. (D) 14. (B) 15.(B)
40. More you (a)/think of it, (b)/the worse it
16. (A) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B) 20.(C)
becomes (c)/No error (d)
21. (B) 22. (A) 23. (B) 24. (D) 25.(B)
41. The doctor advised Mr. Murugan that (a)
because of his severe cramps, (b)/he 26. (D) 27. (D) 28. (B) 29. (A) 30.(A)
should lay in the bed for a few days (c)/ 31. (E) 32. (E) 33. (D) 34. (B) 35.(A)
No error (d) 36. (C) 37. (A) 38. (A) 39. (A) 40.(B)
42. Most people (a)/are afraid of (b)/swine 41. (A) 42. (A) 43. (A) 44. (A) 45.(B)
flu these days (c)/No error (d) 46. (C) 47. (B) 48. (B) 49. (A) 50.(C)
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SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)
1. (C) 2. (D) 3. (C) 4. (A) 5. (C) 1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (C) 5. (B)
6. (D) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (C) 10.(A) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (B) 10.(A)
11. (D) 12. (D) 13. (D) 14. (A) 15.(B) 11. (A) 12. (A) 13. (B) 14. (B) 15.(A)
16. (C) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B) 20.(A) 16. (C) 17. (A) 18. (B) 19. (B) 20.(A)
21. (C) 22. (B) 23. (C) 24. (C) 25.(D) 21. (A) 22. (A) 23. (C) 24. (A) 25.(A)
26. (B) 27. (B) 28. (C) 29. (C) 30.(D) 26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (B) 29. (A) 30.(C)
31. (D) 32. (D) 33. (C) 34. (D) 35.(A) 31. (B) 32. (A) 33. (A) 34. (C) 35.(D)
36. (A) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (B) 40.(A) 36. (B) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (A) 40.(B)
41. (D) 42. (C) 43. (C) 44. (B) 45.(A) 41. (D) 42. (C) 43. (A) 44. (B) 45.(C)
46. (C) 47. (D) 48. (C) 49. (B) 50.(B) 46. (B) 47. (A) 48. (A) 49. (A) 50.(B)
SET - 04 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)
1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (A) 5. (B) 1. (D) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (A) 5. (C)
6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (C) 9. (C) 10.(C) 6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (A) 9. (C) 10.(B)
11. (C) 12. (A) 13. (B) 14. (B) 15.(B)
11. (B) 12. (D) 13. (C) 14. (A) 15.(A)
16. (A) 17. (B) 18. (B) 19. (C) 20.(B)
16. (B) 17. (A) 18. (A) 19. (B) 20.(B)
21. (B) 22. (B) 23. (C) 24. (B) 25.(C)
21. (B) 22. (B) 23. (C) 24. (B) 25.(B)
26. (A) 27. (A) 28. (D) 29. (C) 30.(A)
26. (C) 27. (B) 28. (C) 29. (C) 30.(D)
31. (A) 31. (A) 32. (A) 33. (B) 34.(A)
31. (A) 32. (A) 33. (B) 34. (A) 35.(B)
35. (A) 36. (C) 36. (C) 37. (A) 38.(A)
36. (B) 37. (C) 38. (B) 39. (B) 40.(A)
39. (B) 40. (A) 41. (A) 41. (A) 42.(A)
41. (C) 42. (A) 43. (C) 44. (A) 45.(A)
43. (C) 44. (C) 45. (C) 46. (A) 46.(A)
48. (B) 48. (A) 49. (A) 50. (B) 46. (C) 47. (A) 48. (B) 49. (B) 50.(C)

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 04. Adjective
Adjective 3. Adjective of Quality : The adjective that
Adjective is a word which add something deals with the quality of noun or pronoun
to the meaning of a noun or a pronoun. is called adjective of quality.
Attributive Qualitative Adjective
When an adjective is used before a noun  Small , Big , Tall , Thin …..
in a sentence it is called attributive  Good , Bad , Honest , Naughty …
adjective.
 Black , Blue , Red , Green ………
Rohan is an industrious boy
(a) Rohan is a tall boy
Predicative
When an adjective is used after the noun (b) Sumit is a naughty boy
in a sentence it is called predicative 4. Proper Adjective : The adjective which is
adjective. derived from proper noun.
Rohan is industrious Proper Noun Proper
Kinds of Adjective Adjective
1. Adjective of Number Numeral Adjective India Indian
2. Adjective of Quantity Quantitative Adjective American American
3. Adjective of Quality Qualitative Adjective Canada Canadian
4. Proper Adjective Italy Italian
5. Demonstrative adjective Pronominal Adjective Asia Asian
6. Possessive Adjective Pronominal Adjective Brazil Brazilian
7. Interrogative Adjective Pronominal Adjective Australia Australian
Africa African
8. Distributive Adjective Pronominal Adjective Pakistan Pakistani
Israel Israeli
1. Adjective of number : The adjective that
Switzerland Swiss
shows the number of a noun or pronoun.e
Nepal Nepali
Numeral Adjectivetive
France French
 One , Two , Three , Four ….. Britain British
 First , Second , Third , last , Next.. England English
 Some , Many , Most , None , No … Delhi Delhiite
 Enough , Sufficient , Certain …… Patna Patnanite
 Few , A Few , The Few …….. Ladakh Ladakhi
 A lot of , Lots of …….. 5. Demonstrative adjective : When the word
2. Adjective of quantity : The adjective that this/that/these/those are used before the
expresses the quantity of a noun adjective noun it is called demonstrative adjective.
of quantity. THIS/THAT/THESE/THOSE + Noun =
QuaQuantitative Adjective Demonstrative Adjective
 One , Two , Three , Four ….. THIS/THAT/THESE/THOSE + Verb =
 Some , None , All , Whole ….. Demonstrative Pronoun
 Much , More , Most , None …. (a) This book is very costly.
 Little , A Little , The Little …… (b) That pen is very good.
(a) Rakesh has enough money (c) These boys are industrious.
(b) I have some money (d) Those boys are walking in the field.
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6. Interrogative adjective : When W.H word ST/EST Superlative
is used before the noun it is called Tall – The tallest
interrogative adjective. More – Comparative
WHO/WHICH/WHAT/HOW/WHOSE + Most – Superlative
Noun = Interrogative adjective Beautiful – More beautiful
WHO/WHICH/WHAT/HOW/WHOSE + Beautiful – Most beautiful
verb = Interrogative Pronoun
7. Distributive adjective : When the word
EACH/EVERY/EITHER/NEITHER/are Positive Comparative Superlative
use d be fore the noun it is called Bright Brighter Brightest
distributive adjective. Cheap Cheaper Cheapest
EACH/EVERY/EITHER/NEITHER + Noun Deep Deeper Deepest
= Distributive adjective Great Greater Greatest
EACH/EVERY/EITHER/NEITHER + Verb High Higher Highest
= Distributive Pronoun Long Longer Longest
(a) Each boy is going to Patna. Slow Slower Slowest
(b) Every boy is ready to do this work Tall Taller Tallest
8. Possessive adjective : When the word. Thick Thicker Thickest
My/our/your/his/her/their are used
before the noun it is called possessive Positive Comparative Superlative
adjective. Able Abler Ablest
MY/OUR/YOUR/HIS/HER/THEIR + Noun Fine Finer Finest
= Possessive Adjective Large Larger Largest
Degree Level Nice Nicer Nicest
Degre e is nothing it’s the but of Noble Nobler Noblest
comparison. True Truer Truest
There are three types of degree. White Whiter Whitest
1. Positive degree Wise Wiser Wisest
2. Comparative degree Wide Wider Widest
3. Superlative degree
1. Positive : Whe n no comparison is Positive Comparative Superlative
introduce positive degree is used.
Big Bigger Biggest
Good big bad wise tall short
Dim Dimmer Dimmest
Rohan is a tall boy .
Fit Fitter Fittest
2. Comparative : When comparison is
Hot Hotter Hottest
introduce between two persons, places,
Red Redder Reddest
things or animal.
Sad Sadder Saddest
Rule
Slim Slimmer Slimmest
Word + ER = CD
Thin Thinner Thinnest
Word + R = CD
Wet Wetter Wettest
Word + EST = SD
Word + ST = SD
Tall + ER = Taller + than = Taller than Positive Comparative Superlative
Wise + R = wiser + than = Wiser than Beautiful More Beautiful Most Beautiful
Tall + EST = the Tallest Difficult More Difficult Most Difficult
Wise + ST = the Tallest Expensive More Expensive Most Expensive
(a) Rohan is taller than Mohan. Famous More Famous Most Famous
(b) Rohan is the tallest boy in the class. Handsome More Handsome Most Handsome
(c) Rohan is wiser than Mohan. Honest More Honest Most Honest
Intelligent More Intelligent Most Intelligent
(d) Rohan is the wisest girl.
Laborious More Laborious Most Laborious
Formation of degree
Useful More Useful Most Useful
R/ER Comparative
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Positive Comparative Superlative Positive Comparative Superlative
Dry Drier Driest Exterior  
Easy Easier Easiest Interior  
Heavy Heavier Heaviest Ulterior  
Happy Happier Happiest Major  
Holy Holier Holiest Minor  
Healthy Healthier Healthiest
Lazy Lazier Laziest Positive Comparative Superlative
Pretty Prettier Prettiest  Anterior 
Wealthy Wealthier Wealthiest  Inferior 
 Prior 
Positive Comparative Superlative  Posterior 
Much More Most  Junior 
Many More Most  Senior 
 Superior 
Positive Comparative Superlative
Good Better Best
Well Better Best Positive Comparative Superlative
  Chief
Positive Comparative Superlative   Unique
Evil Worse Worst   Round
Bad Worse Worst   Total
Ill Worse Worst   Whole
  Singular
Positive Comparative Superlative   Rectangular
Little Less Least   Square
Little Lesser Last   Excellent
  Extreme
Positive Comparative Superlative   Golden
Late Later Latest   Deaf
Late Latter Last   Blind
  Right
Positive Comparative Superlative   Empty
Old Older Oldest   Wrong
Old Elder Eldest   Impossible
  Perfect
Positive Comparative Superlative
In Inner Inmost (a) The house was handed down than my
In Inner Innermost elder brother.
(b) The house was handed down to my
Positive Comparative Superlative older brother.
Up Upper Up most (c) The house was handed down to my
Up Upper Upper most elder brother.
(d) Vastvikta is my eldest daughter.
Positive Comparative Superlative (e) He is the eldest of six brother in his
Out Outer Outmost family
Out Outer Outermost (F) He is elder of six brother in his family.
Out Outer Uttermost Elder 
 Blood relation
Positive Comparative Superlative  Positive  80%
Far Farther Farthest  Comparative  20%
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Eldest  Positive Degree (a) Rohan is wiser than strong.
Older  (b) Rohan is wise than strong.
 Other family (c) Rohan is more wise than strong.
 Person/place/thing/animal (d) Rohan is taller than brave.
 Comparative degree  100% (e) Rohan is more tall than brave
Oldest  Superlative degree Note:- when we talk about the qualities of
(a) My elder brother is a doctor. the same person More is used
(b) She has an elder brother. (a) Supriya is old and beautiful girl in the
(c) He looks older than he. class.
(d) He looks elder than he. (b) Supriya is old and more beautiful girl
Little  in the class.
 Negative  No/Not/Never  X (c) Mohan is a brave and more industrious
 With uncountable noun boy.
A little  (d) Mohan is a brave and industrious boy.
 Positive (e) Mohan is a brave and an industrious
 With uncountable noun boy.
The little  (a) She is older and beautiful girl in the
(a) A little girl is missing. class.
(b) I am little tired. (b) She is older and more beautiful girl in
(c) You know little about maths. the class.
(d) You are going a little fast. Note:- when two adjectives of same person
(e) The little milk in the jug fell down is introduced same degree is used also.
Few  (a) Renuka is getting fatter and fatter day
 Negative  No/Not/Never  X by day.
 With Countable noun (b) Renuka is getting fat and fatter day by
day.
A few 
(c) My wife is getting beautiful and
 Positive
beautiful day by day.
 With Countable noun
(d) My wife is getting more beautiful and
The few 
more beautiful day by day.
(a) Few words to the wise suffice.
(b) She went aside for a few moments. (a) The higher you go the cooler you feel.
(c) I don’t have few pen. (b) The high you go the cooler you feel.
(d) I have few pen (c) The higher you the cool you feel.
(e) I lost the few books that I bought (d) The higher you go cooler you feel.
yesterday. Note:- The + Comparative ……………. The
Later : Rohan came latter than mohan in + Comparative
this class. (a) The two first topics of this batch were
Latter : She liked the letter plan much very interesting.
better. (b) Two first two topics of this batch were
The latter part of his life was spent in very interesting.
Patna. (c) The three last days we re very
Latest : This is the latest news. disappointing.
Last : Sunita came last.
(d) The last thre e days we re very
(a) I prefer tea than coffee
disappointing.
(b) I prefer train than bus
(c) I prefer water than cold drink. (a) Suhani has beautiful black long hair.
(d) I prefer walking than running. (b) Suhani has beautiful long black hair.
(e) Singing is preferable to listening. (c) Suhani has long black beautiful hair.
Note :- Than is not used after Prefer and (d) Suhani has black beautiful long hair.
Preferable. We use to instead of than (e) Suhani has long beautiful black hair.
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Size Long , Short , Big , Small 19. Of all the members (a)/in my Family my
father (b)/is the better (c)/No error (d)
Quality Good , Well , Beautiful , 20. Rahul and Manish are (a)/good students
Bad , Fine but the Latter (b)/is wisest than the former
Age Young , Old (c)/No error (d)
Shape Round , Square , Circle 21. Our country is not (a)/inferior than the (b)/
U.S. A in the fertility of soil (c)/No error (d)
Colour Red , Blue , Black , White 22. All my brothers (a)/prefer coffee (b)/than
…. tea (c)/No error (d)
23. When 1 entered the class room (a)/there
PRACTICE SET-01-06 were less than thirty (b)/students in the
class (c)/No error (d)
SET - 01 24. Some people think (a)/that money is (b)/
superior than wisdom (c)/No error (d)
1. She gave the (a)/beggar (b)/A little (c)/flour 25. I never thought that (a)/he is elder than
she had (d)/No Error. (e) all other (b)/person in my village (c)/No
2. He is happy (a)/because (b)/he has(c)/the error (d)
few cares (d)/No Error.(e) 26. This city is (a)/more preferable (b)/to that
3. The three first (a)/chapters of that (b)/book one (c)/No error (d)
are good (c)/No Error. (d) 27. 1 think this chair (a)/is preferable (b)/than
4. My friend declared that (a)/he would select that of mine (c)/No error (d)
the most (b)/prettiest girl in the world or 28. Deepa is wise (a)/than any other girl (b)in
(c)/remain bachelor (d)/No Error. (e) this class (e)/No error (d)
5. The death (a)/of king Edward (b)/was prior 29. In summer vacation (a)/going out is (b)/
than the (c)/great war of Europe (d)/No more preferable than stying at home (c)/
Error. (e) No error (d)
6. This is the (a)/most unique (b)/opportunity 30. It is more bettter (a)/for us to do something
for you (c)/No Error. (d) (b)/than to waste our time (c)/No error (d)
7. This is (a)/the most (b)/worst (c)/seen (d)/ 31. The four last chapters (a)/of this book are
No Error. (e) (b)/easy to understand (c)/No error (d)
8. Health is more (a)/Preferable (b)/than (c)/
32. Being the oldest son (a)/he was asked to
wealth (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/look after his parents (c)/No error (d)
9. Who is taller (a)/people (b)/of the (c)/class
(d)/No Error. (e) 33. In a survey it was (a)/Found that more of
10. The higher we climb up (a)/the mountain thirty percent (b)/People like smoking (c)/
(b)/the coolest we feel (c)/No Error. (d) No error (d)
11. Few books (a)/I had kept (b)/for you (c)/ 34. Most of the people (a)/are the worse
have been stolen (d)/No Error. (e) affected by (b)/pollution every year (c)/no
12. She is better (a)/and beautiful (b)/than error (d)
Radha (c)/No error 35. This route is (a)/longer of (b)/the two (c)/
13. Raju played (a)/best than Ram (b)/but not No error (d)
as well as Shyam (c)/No error (d) 36. He is so weaker (a)/that he can (b)/not
14. In some areas travelling (a)/by bus is quick walk well (c)/No error
and safe (b)/than by train (c)/No error (d) 37. The atmosphere of Kashmir (a)/is colder
15. After reading of the (a)/two first chapters than (b)/those of Nainital (c)/No error (d)
of the novel (b)/1 felt good (c)/No error(d) 38. We should thank to medical (a)/research
16. His home is big (a)/and cleaner (b)/than by which our lives have (b)/become
his uncle’s (c)/No error (d) healthier and long (c)/No error (d)
17. Whenever we compare (a)/between the two 39. Raj’s youngest brother is (a)/elder enough
we should (b)/think that quality is most to go (b)/to school now (c)/No error (d)
important than quantity (c)/No error (d) 40. How much books (a)/do you have (b)/to
18. This book is (a)/cheaper enough that (b)/ give me now (c)/No error (d)
we can buy (c)/No error (d)
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41. How many milk (a)/do you take (b)/daily 5. Solar storms can/impact Earth-dwellers/
to make your health (c)/No error (d) in significantly ways.
42. This flate is (a)/ superior and more (b)/ (a) Solar storms can
expensive than that one (c)/ No error (d) (b) impact Earth-dwellers
43. The Hindu is most (a)/ popular than any (c) No error
other (b)/news paper in India (c)/No error (d) in significantly ways
(d) MTS - 06/07/2022 S1
44. Mango is the most (a)/unique fruite (b)/ 6. The brightest stars/can be 30,000 times/
which is available in India (c)/No error (d) most luminous/than the Sun
45. The Taj Mahal is (a)/the most best (b)/ (a) The brightest stars
building India (c)/No error (d) (b) most luminous
46. Which is (a)/the hottest city (b)/Delhi or (c) can be 30,000 times
Mumbai (c)/No error (d). (d) than the Sun MTS - 08/07/2022 S1
47. I gave him(a)/a little milk (b)/1 had (c)/No 7. To descend a cragged/mountain, however,
error (d) was most/difficult and dangerous/than to
48. He is older (a)/to any other person (b)/in ascend it.
this city (c)/No error (d) (a) To descend a cragged
49. My father is (a)/older to any other (b)/ (b) difficult and dangerous
member in my famiiy(c)/No error (d) (c) mountain however was most
50. This city is (a)/cleaner than good (b)/as it (d) than to ascend it
is said (c)/No error (d) MTS -11/07/2022 S1
8. Anosmia is the/completed loss or/absence
SET - 02 of the sense of smell.
Directions :– Identify the segment that (a) No error
contains a grammatical error. If there (b) completed loss or
is no error, select ‘No error’. (c) absence of the sense of smell
1. Open your books at page tenth. (d) Anosmia is the MTS -11/07/2022 S1
(a) books at (b) Open your 9. The new media/is more faster/and more
(c) page tenth (d) No error popular.
(a) No error (b) is more faster
CGL Mains- 08/08/2022
(c) and more popular(d) The new media
2. This story is quite interesting, but I have
MTS - 11/07/2022 S3
read much interesting stories than this.
10. She is brave than any other girl in the
(a) No error
office.
(b) This story is quite interesting (a) She is brave (b) in the office
(c) much interesting stories than this. (c) No error (d) than any other girl
(d) but I have read MTS - 2/07/2022 S3
CGL Mains- 08/08/2022 11. The mountain lion is/one of the slyest and
3. It turned out to be the noisy park party more/elusive animals in the woods.
anybody had ever attended. (a) one of the slyest and more
(a) It turned out to be (b) No error
(b) anybody had ever attended. (c) The mountain lion is
(c) No error (d) elusive animals in the woods
(d) the noisy park party MTS - 13/07/2022 S1
CGL Mains- 08/08/2022 12. Educators must roll up their sleeves and
4. If you are going downhill you can go much do a more best job of teaching critical
fast. thinking.
(a) you can go (a) Educators must roll up their sleeves
(b) No error (b) No error
(c) If you are going downhill (c) and do a more best job
(d) much fast. (d) of teaching critical thinking
CGL Mains- 08/08/2022 MTS - 14/07/2022 S3
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13. It feels greatly to be with you at this 20. In the delicacy and elaborateness/of its
ceremony. ornament, it is the/more splendid church
(a) at this ceremony in Italy.
(b) to be with you (a) of its ornament it is the
(c) It feels greatly (b) No error
(d) No error MTS - 15/07/2022 S1 (c) In the delicacy and elaborateness
14. I have watched a lot of students excel in (d) more splendid church in Italy
online courses, taking fully advantage of MTS - 26/07/2022 S1
the convenience. 21. Other South African cities only/had one
(a) excel in online courses, taking fully venue for staging exhibitio ns or/
(b) advantage of the convenience internationals events at highly standard.
(c) I have watched a lot of students (a) No error
(d) No error (b) internationals events at highly standard
MTS - 15/07/2022 S3 (c) Other South African cities only
15. Sometimes we interact to people who are (d) had one venue for staging exhibitions or
closed minded and not willing to listen. MTS - 26/07/2022 S2
(a) to people who are closed-minded 22. Soon or later, our efforts will be rewarded.
(b) and not willing to listen (a) be rewarded (b) Soon or later
(c) Sometimes we interact (c) our efforts will (d) No error
(d) No error MTS - 26/07/2022 S3
MTS - 15/07/2022 S3 23. If he wants/farther information,/send
16. He sat down in a darkly corner and covered him/to me.
his face, and would not say a single word (a) send him (b) to me
to anyone. (c) If he wants
(a) No error (d) farther information
(b) and covered his face, and would CGL-Pre 13/04/2021 S1)
(c) He sat down in a darkly corner 24. This park is/the largest bird sanctuary/in
(d) not say a single word to anyone the State.
MTS - 18/07/2022 S1 (a) the largest bird sanctuary
17. San Francisco is more bigger/than Boston (b) No error
in terms of/population density. (c) This park is
(a) population density (d) in the State
(b) No error (CGL-Pre 19/04/2021 S2)
(c) than Boston in terms of 25. The more harder/you work,/the better/it
(d) San Francisco is more bigger will be.
MTS - 18/07/2022 S2 (a) The more harder (b) it will be
18. Caramel is made from several thousand (c) you work (d) the better
compounds, making it one of the much CGL Mains 29/01/2022
complex food products. 26. The Dussehra celebrations/in Mysore/this
(a) Caramel is made from several year/are grandest than/in any other part/
(b) No error of the state.
(c) thousand compounds, making it one of (a) in Mysore
(d) the much complex food products (b) The Dussehra celebrations
MTS - 19/07/2022 S2 (c) are grandest than
19. We’ve got to have/beefed-up intelligence,/ (d) any other part
including much strong/human ntelligence CGL 13/8/2021 S3
than before. 27. The weather/is much/more warmer/than
(a) We’ve got to have it was a few days before.
(b) human intelligence (a) more warmer
(c) including much strong (b) than it was a few days before.
(d) beefed-up intelligence (c) The weather
MTS - 21/07/2022 S1 (d) is much CGL 18/8/2021 S3
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28. The food/in the new eatery/is much best 36. The performance of our players is worst
than/the one in RK Puram. than I had expected.
(a) in the new eatery (a) I had (b) worst than
(b) is much best than (c) The performance (d) our players
(c) the one in RK Puram CHSL 14/10/2020 S2
(d) The food 37. The wedding reception will be hosted in
CGL 24/8/2021 S1 Mumbai at a late date.
29. After entering the town/go straight and (a) in Mumbai
then/take a sharpest turn/towards your (b) will be hosted
left/to reach the mall. (c) at a late date
(a) take a sharpest turn
(d) The wedding reception
(b) towards your left
CHSL 20/10/20S2
(c) After entering the town
38. According to a recent study, drinking green
(d) to reach the mall
tea thrice a week is associated with a
CGL 24/8/2021 S2
longest and healthy life.
30. Economists have declared that 2020
(a) drinking green tea thrice a week
graduates will face the worse job
depression since the Great Depression (b) a longest and healthy life
because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (c) is associated with
(a) Economists have declared that 2020 (d) According to a recent study
graduates CHSL 21/10/2020 S1
(b) will face the worse job depression 39. The invited guests preferred orange juice
(c) because of the COVID-19 pandemic than hot coffee or chilled grapes.
(d) since the Great Depression (a) The invited guests
CHSL 15/4/2021 S2 (b) or chilled grapes
31. It would be/more better if/she sang/with (c) preferred orange juice
an orchestra. (d) than hot coffee
(a) more better if (b) she sang CHSL 19/03/2020 S1
(c) with an orchestra (d) It would be 40. No least than fifty participants were present
CHSL 12/8/2021 S3 for the singing competition.
32. Parul is/ten years/elder than/her sibling. (a) the singing competition
(a) elder than (b) Parul is (b) present for
(c) her sibling (d) ten years (c) No least than
CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (d) fifty participants
33. Rice of a best quality is available in the
CGL, 05/3/2020 S2
nearby supermarket at eighty rupee per
41. My friend has started a restaurant in a
kilo.
wooden big building in Manali.
(a) in the nearly (b) at eighty rupees
(a) in Manali
(c) a best quality (d) is available
CPO 25/11/2020 S1 (b) in a wooden big building
34. A tallest man that I have ever seen works (c) My friend has started
in our coal mine. (d) a restaurant
(a) A tallest man (b) that I have CGL Tier II 12/9/2019
(c) works in our coal mine 42. It was a really bad movie- a worse movie
(d) ever seen I’ve ever seen in my life.
CGL Tier II - 15/11/2020 (a) in my life (b) I’ve ever seen
35. Although this is a narrowest street, many (c) was a really (d) a worse
large trucks can enter it. CGL Tier II 13/9/2019
(a) a narrowest street 43. It is easier to preach then to follow.
(b) Although this is (a) to preach (b) It is easier
(c) many large trucks (c) No Error (d) then to follow
(d) can enter it CGL Tier II - 16/11/2020 MTS 05/8/2019 S3
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44. Pallavi is the cleverest of the two sisters. 5. After he had read the two first chapters
(a) Pallavi is (b) the cleverest (a)/of the novel (b)/he felt like reading (c)/
(c) of the two sisters (d) No Error the book at one sitting. (d)/No error (e)
MTS 06/8/2019 S1 6. She asked him (a)/what it was that made
45. There is few to be said on both sides. him (b)/so much stronger and braver (c)/
(a) There is few (b) to be said than any man. (d)/No error (e)
(c) on both sides (d) No error 7. Raju cannot (a)/walk much than (b)/two
MTS 07/8/2019 S2 miles (c)/at a stretch. (d)/No error (e)
46. It’s important for media to be more 8. It is always easy (a)/to talk about a thing
responsibly and careful.
(b)/than to do (c)/it ourselves. (d)/No error
(a) It’s important (b) for media to be
(e)
(c) more responsibly (d) and careful
9. No river in the world evokes (a)/such awe
MTS 09/8/2019 S3
and reverence (b)/as the Ganga (c)/which
47. Sakshi is as smarter as any other child in
the class. is like a mother to 600 million Hindus of
(a) in the class (b) as smarter as India. (d)/No error (e)
(c) Sakshi is (d) any other child 10. No girl (a)/in her troupe (b)/is so sprightly
MTS 13/8/2019 S1 (c)/as your daughter. (d)/No error (e)
48. The climate of Dehradun is better than 11. The link road has (a)/ ow become (b)/the
Meerut. roughest road than (c)/any other road in
(a) is better the city. (d)/No error (e)
(b) The climate of Dehradun 12. Ordinarily, when in difficulty (a)/Renuka
(c) no error prefers keeping her counsel (b)/than
(d) than Meerut running about (c)/taking advice. (d)/No
MTS 14/8/2019 S1 error (e)
49. The recently announcement about various 13. No boy (a)/in the class is (b)/as bright (c)/
government schemes impacted the society as his son. (d)/No error (e)
positively. 14. Some people get (a)/used to change (b)/
(a) about various government very easily than (c)/others do. (d)/No error
(b) the society positively (e)
(c) schemes impacted 15. The two last (a)/columns of the newspaper
(d) The recently announcement (b)/are shabbily printed. (c)/No error (d)
MTS 21/8/2019 S3 16. Today, the cost of living (a)/is such higher
50. He is more smarter than his brother, that many (b)/people find it difficult to (c)/
though he does not earn much money. keep their hearts beating. (d)/No error (e)
(a) than his brother 17. It seems to me (a)/that neither girls are
(b) He is more smarter (b)/going to participate (c)/in this beauty
(c) much money contest. (d)/No error (e)
(d) though he does not earn 18. I was driving (a)/the car with one hand
CGL- 11/6/2019 S3 (b)/and relishing ice cream (c)/with
SET - 03 another hand. (d)/No error (e)
19. Believe me, (a)/he was holding her (b)/with
1. Your flat is superior (a)/than (b)/mine (c)/ one hand and (c)/caressing her with
in all respects. (d)/No error (e) another hand. (d)/No error (e)
2. His car is (a)/more bigger than (b)/that of 20. I must not hesitate (a)/to affirm that no
any of us. (c)/No error. (d) book (b)/is as useful and (c)/fruitful as this
3. Madhuri is (a)/more prettier (a)/than her one. (d)/No error (e)
(c)/sister. (d)/No error (e) 21. Beyond any shade of doubt, (a)/you are
4. Death (a)/is (b)/preferable (c)/than life. better than (b)/all the boys in the (c) / class
(d)/No error (e) and reasons are countless. (d)/No error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
22. He keeps buying flats at (a)/various places 41. I do not (a) have some (b)/books to read
and recently (b)/he has bought another (c)/ (c)/right now (d)/No error (e)
flats in Mumbai. (d)/No error (e) 42. I am suffering (a)/from a tooth-ache (b)/
23. I firmly believe (a)/that no philosopher is and hence cannot (c)/eat something (d)/
(b)/as great as Osho and you (c)/will also No error (e)
have to accept it. (d)/No error (e) 43. No umpires (a)/in the world (b)/is as
24. It is said that (a)/Prashant is (b)/better respected (c)/as Dicky Bird of England (d)/
than the three (c)/students in the class. No error (e)
(d)/No error (e) 44. I cannot (a)/ask him for (b)/money without
25. This is one of (a)/the most minor mistakes any (c)/vividly reason (d)/No error (e)
(b)/she has made and you (c)/are scolding 45. Our new playground (a)/is big (b)/and
her for that. (d)/No error (e) cleaner (c)/than theirs (d)/No error (e)
26. He is an intelligent student (a)/and 46. The girls sang (a)/few songs (b)/to
superior than you, so (b)/spend as much entertain (c)/the guests (d)/No error (e)
time (c)/as possible with him. (d)/No error
47. The doctor refused (a)/to give any (b)/
(e)
medicine as there was (c)/a little hope of
27. Sita is (a)/perhaps the (b)/bravest and (c)/
his recovery (d)/No error (e)
clever girl in the class (d)/No error (e)
48. He wanted (a)/certain boy (b)/to make
28. This book (a)/is more (b)/preferable (c)/to
entry into (c)/the Principal’s chamber. (d)/
that (d)/No error (e)
No error. (e).
29. This is (a)/the most (b)/happiest day (c)/
in my life (d)/No error (e) 49. There were only two (a)/soldiers but each
30. Churchil was (a)/greater than (b)/any and every (b)/soldier was equal (c)/to five
politician (c)/of his time (d)/No error (e) policemen. (d)/No error (e).
31. The doctor observed (a)/that the patient 49. These sort of men (a)/attain wordly success
(b)/was gradually (c)/becoming weak (d)/ by hook or by crook,(b)/so they deserve to
No error (e) (c)/be looked down upon. (d)/ No error (e).
32. The two first (a)/chapters of (b)/this book
are (c)/interesting (d)/No error (e) SET - 04
33. Not less than (a)/two thousand soldiers 1. I feel (a)/a certain problems, (b)/in the
(b)/were killed (c)/in the battle (d)/No error execution (c)/of this plan. (d). No error (e).
(e) 2. In spite of facing (a)/much problems, he
34. The girl said (a)/that she preferred the (b)/ did not (b)/desert the path (c)/of honesty.
blue gown (c)/than the black one (d)/No (d)/No error (e).
error (e) 3. Can you tell me how (a)/many eggs and
35. It is easy (a)/to talk about (b)/a problem (b)/milk he has brought (c)/home ? (d)/
than (c)/to resolve it (d)/No error (e) No error (e).
36. Of the two (a)/sisters the elder (b)/is more
4. Whole the chapter (a)/of the book is full of
(c)/religious (d)/No error (e)
printing (b)/errors which are the outcome
37. Mahesh feels (a)/that his shirt (b)/is
(c)/of the proof reader’s carelessness (d)/
superior (c)/than my shirt (d)/No error (e)
No error (e).
38. The statue of (a)/Budha is the most (b)/
unique object (c)/in the museum (d)/No 5. Her black long (a)/hair adds (b)/glamour
error (e) to (c)/her looks. (d)/No error (e).
39. Ram is the (a)/tallest of all (b)/other 6. I began to (a)/tremble when I saw (b)/a
persons (c)/in his country (d)/No error (e) sharp long knife (c)/in my enemy’s hand.
40. Little knowledge of playing volleyball (a)/ (d)/No error (e).
that she possessed proved to be (b)/helpful 7. It is a fact that (a)/Mahatam Gandhi
at the time of inaugural match. (c)/No error was(b)/the first politician (c)/of his time.
(d) (d)/No error (e).
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
8. Delhi is (a)/further from (b)/Patna than (c)/ 26. All your attempts (a)/are daring (b)/but
Kolkata. (d)/No error (e). this one is certainly (c)/the more daring.
9. This book is (a)/undoubtedly preferable (d)/No error (e).
than (b)/that in many respects and its 27. This is the (a)/more difficult sum, (b)/I
printing (c)/is also comparatively good (d)/ have ever solved (c)/within five minutes.
No error (e). (d)/No error (e).
10. Of the two(a)/players, he (b)/is the 28. There is no one (a)/whom I esteem (b)/
luckiest, (c)/be sure. (d)/ No error (e). highly than (c)/your mother and father.
11. You can trust (a)/this agency (b)/for the (d)/No error (e).
last news (c)/of this week. (d)/No error (e). 29. The elephant (a)/is the stronger (b)/of all
12. Seema is (a)/senior to me (b)/but you are living animals. (c)/No error (d).
(c)/junior than me. (d)/No error (e). 30. Though we both are of the same height (a)/
13. Everybody knows (a)/that Ragini (b)/is the you are more heavier (b)/than I. (c)/No
most unique (c)/singer of this college (d)/ error (d)
No error (e). 31. On entering the crowding room (a)/I could
14. Rita can sing (a)/much than fifty songs at not see one person (b)/whom I knew. (c)/
a (b)/stretch and she has developed (c)/this No error. (d)
ability by labouring hard. (d)/No error (e). 32. His composition (a)/is inferior (b)/than
15. She was curious to (a)/know that it was that mine. (c)/No error. (d)
made (b)/him stronger (c)/and braver than 33. Shelly is (a)/superior than Byron (b)/ in
any man of this village. (d)/No error (e). his vision of democracy. (c)/No error. (d)
16. A lots of books (a)/on English Grammar 34. Every scientific invention (a)/has proved
are available (b)/in the market but. (c)/ (b)/much harmful to society than
this one is the best. (d)/No error (e). beneficial. (c)/No error. (d)
17. He does not have (a)/some money to buy 35. In the garden (a)/were the more beautiful
a new X-ray (b)/plant, so he is (c)/sunk in flowers (b)/and silver bells. (c)/No error.
anxiety. (d)/No error (e). (d)
18. Gold is the most precious (a)/of all the 36. The Hindu is (a)/most popular than any
metals (b)/that are used in ornaments, (c)/ other (b)/newspaper in India (c)/No error.
as far as well all know. (d)/No error (e). (d)
19. He is the most (a)/successful man (b)/in 37. When the judge absolved him of the charge
the world (c)/I have ever known. (d)/No he (a)/became much enthusiastic to (b)/his
error (e). responsibility and attitude (c)/No error. (d)
20. No less (a)/than fifty audiences are sitting 38. The people of our country (a)/are most
(b)/in the hall and waiting for their (c)/ temperate than those of other (b)/countries
beloved artiste’s appearance on the stage. of the world (c)/No error. (d)
(d)/ No error (e). 39. I have always noticed that given an option
21. She had no other (a)/hobby than that of (a)/he prefers tea (b)/than coffee (c)/No
(b)/wearing a dress of (c)/the latest error. (d)
design.(d)/No error (e). 40. Johnson and Milton are two brothers (a)/
22. Much to his fortune, he (a)/married a girl the later is (b)/very intelligent, (c)/No
who was (b)/more tall and lovelier than (c)/ error. (d)
her elder sister. (d)/No error (e). 41. Let her take as (a)/much book as (b)/ she
23. It was none (a)/other than Indira Gandhi wants, (c)/No error. (d)
(b)/who evinced an exceptional ability to 42. My book (a)/is cheaper (b)/than yours, (c)/
lead (c)/the country to fame. (d)/No error No error. (d)
(e). 43. I began to tremble when I saw (a)/a sharp
24. Now-a-days, (a)/the weather (b)/is getting long knife (b)/in my enemy’s hand, (c)/No
cold and (c)/colder. (d)/No error (e). error. (d)
25. India is (a)/better than most others (b)/ 44. Why civilized people behave in a nasty way
film producing countries (c)/of the world. (a)/is a matter of (b)/seriously concern, (c)/
(d)/No error (e). No error. (d)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
45. Small farmers do not get the require (a) so very frightening because
support (a)/from outside (b)/the farming (b) so frightening that
sector, (c)/No error. (d) (c) extremely frightening as
46. In most of the Asian countries few persons (d) extremely frightened
have (a)/to go beyond (b) they restriction (e) No correction required
of society and religion, (c)/ No error. (d) 5. If you are being worried our performance
47. Manjeet said that he preferred a white shirt will be hampered.
(a)/than a coloured one (b)/on any festive
(a) are worried (b) have been worried
occasion. (c)/No error. (d)
(c) have worry (d) had worries
48. The photograph will give the reader for
(e) No correction required
better (a)/impression of the structure (b)/
than any verbal description, (c)/No error. 6. The expert was very interesting in this
(d) candidate.
49. Every one was surprised to note that Rahim (a) was having interest
married a girl (a)/who was more beautiful (b) was very interested
and more tall.(b)/than he. (c)/ No error (d) (c) is having interest
50. She has not hardly any book to read so (d) No improvement
she (a)/cannot attain good marks (b)/in 7. We need honest workers, not people of
her annual examination, (c)/No error (d) redoubtable integrity.
(a) doubting (b) doubtful
SET - 05 (c) doubtless (d) No improvement
8. There is no alternate, so we must leave
1. The unskilled class of workers is the most
now.
exploited of class under the present (a) altering (b) alternative
labour contract system. (c) alternation (d) No improvement
(a) most exploited class 9. Instead of teaching abstracted concepts,
(b) mostly exploiting class the new and improved textbooks tell stories
(c) most exploiting class of real people so that the children can
(d) mostly the exploit clans identify with the characters.
(a) In spite of teaching abstracted
(e) No Correction Required
(b) Instead of taught abstract
2. It is disappointment that the majority of
(c) Instead of teaching abstract
farmers who took loans last year have (d) In spite of taught abstract
failed to repay them. (e) No correction required
(a) is disappointment in 10. He is too adamant to be effectively in his
(b) is disappointing that work.
(c) is to disappoint (a) to become effectively
(b) to be effective
(d) has disappointed to
(c) to have been effectively
e) No correction required
(d) for being effectively
3. The alarming report of the building (e) No correction required
collapse made everyone spellbound. 11. Our deepest fear is that we have powerful
(a) alarmed report beyond measure.
(b) alarmed reporting (a) were powerful at
(c) reporting alarm (b) are powerful about
(d) reported alarm (c) have been powerfully beyond
(e) No correction required (d) are powerful beyond
4. The sight of the accident was so frightened (e) No correction required
that the by standers could not utter a 12. Because the competition is going to
single word. become fierce, we may have some real
struggles on the horizon.
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
(a) is becoming fiercely 23. Even at the planning stage (a)/Rajesh was
(b) is going to be fiercely quite sure (b)/that the scheme was (c)/
(c) has become fiercely binding to fail. (d)/No error (e)
(d) was going to become fierce 24. The minister has (a)/recently announced
(e) No correction required (b)/ a detail insurance plan to (c)/meet the
13. It is necessarily to invest in stocks which needs of the poor. (d)/No error (e)
will provide good income during retirement. 25. The Management feels that ( a)/the
(a) necessarily investing employees of the organisation are (b)/non-
(b) necessary to invest productive, and do not want (c)/to work
(c) necessity to invest hard. (d)/No error (e)
(d) necessary for investment 26. Illegal sand mining has become (a)/a boom
(e) No correction required business fuelled (b)/by the ever-increasing
14. The valley lied quiet and peaceful in the demand (c)/of the construction industry.
sun. (d)/No error (e)
(a) lied quietly and peacefully 27. There are just too few trains (a)/for the
(b) lay quietly and peacefully ever-grow (b)/number of passengers (c)/
(c) lied quiet and peaceful in the city. (d)/No error (e)
(d) lay quiet and peaceful 28. Most people like to (a)/rest after a day’s
(e) No correction required. hard work (b)/but he seemed to have (c)/
15. As the road was dusty, the journey was an inexhaustive supply of energy. (d)/No
not comfort. error (e)
(a) had no comfortable 29. On account of their forwarded thinking (a)/
(b) was no with comfort leaders of Botswana have managed (b)/ to
(c) had been no comfort raise over one million (c)/citizens out of
(d) was not comfortable poverty. (d)/No error (e)
(e) No correction Required 30. It is unlikely that you will (a)/find a more
qualified and experience (b)/candidate
16. He found a wooden chair that has broken
than Mr.Prasad (c)/for the post of
in the room.
President. (d)/No error (e)
(a) wooden and broken chair
31. It is not worthy (a)/the company’s
(b) broken wooden chair
reputation (b)/to compromise on quality
(c) broken and wooden chair (c)/for the sake of profit. (d)/No error (e)
(d) No improvement 32. We are interesting in purchasing (a)/the
17. People who intend (a)/to visit the tourist new laptop model since (b)/it has many
spots (b)/are always thrilling (c)/to see the features (c)/unavailable in conventional
scenario here. (d)/No error (e) computers. (d)/No error (e)
18. When I heard (a)/footsteps behind me (b)/ 33. According to the consultant (a)/a more
I was being scared (c)/that I would be detail analysis of (b)/customer needs (c)/
attacked. (d)/No error (e) and product pricing is required. (d)/No
19. Outside (a)/the house there was a heap error (e)
(b)/ of roten (c)/egg shells. (d)/All correct 34. The symptoms (a)/of eminent (b)/rains can
(e) be sensed (c)/by equipments in the
20. They appreciated (a)/his wholehurted (b)/ meteorological department (d)/All correct (e)
contribution (c)/to the social cause (d)/All 35. The heads of religious institutions and
correct (e) imminent (a)/people have come together
21. All the guests (a)/spontaneously (b)/ to ensure (b)/communal (c)/harmony. (d)/
remarked (c)/that the dish was very testy. All correct (e)
(d)/ All correct (e) 36. It is indeed recommendable (a)/that the
22. Although he was desired (a)/to work quite apex court has deemed (b)/it necessary to
hard, (b)/he could not do so (e)/owing to remind the government of its duties in
his prolonged illness. (d)/No error (e) promoting (c)/education and investing in
it (d)/All correct (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
37. However (a)/this division (b)/of power is 4. Delhi is (a)/further from (b)/Patna than (c)/
not quiet (c)/as neat as it may (d)/appear Kolkata. (d)/No error (e)
at first. (e) 5. This book is (a)/undoubtedly preferable
38. He strongly felt that (a)/that explanation than (b)/that in many respects and its
(b)/which was given (c)/during the meeting printing (c)/is also comparatively good. (d)/
(d)/was not at all truth. (e) No error (e)
39. The magician’s (a)/performance (b)/was so 6. Of the two (a)/players, he (b)/is the
remarkable that the audience (c)/was luckiest, (c)/be sure. (d)/No error (e)
speltbound (d)/All correct (e) 7. You can trust (a)/this agency (b)/for the
40. She was a short immigrant (a)/with plane last news (c)/of this week. (d)/No error (e)
(b)/ features, curly brown hair (c)/and the 8. Seema is (a)/senior to me (b)/but you are
energy of two women (d)/All correct (e) (c)/ junior than me. (d)/No error (e)
41. It is crucially (a)/to obtain the Board’s 9. Everybody knows (a)/that Ragini (b)/is the
approval (b) for the terms and conditions most unique (c)/singer of this college. (d)/
(c)/of the merger. (d)/No error (e) No error (e)
42. We are confident that the steps (a)/we have 10. Rita can sing (a)/much than fifty songs at
taken to attract talented people (b)/and a (b)/stretch and she has developed (c)/
build a solid organisation (c)/will ensure this ability by labouring hard. (d)/No error
we remain profitably (d)/No error (e) (e)
43. You may not know it (a)/but this engine is 11. She was curious to (a)/know what it was
(b)/claimed to have twice (c)/as powerful that made (b)/ him stronger (c)/and braver
as the previous one. (d)/No error (e) than any man of this village. (d)/No error
44. Ragi may not taste (a)/good but it has (b)/ (e)
very high (c)/nutritive value. (d)/No error 12. This young lady is (a)/more beautiful (b)/
(e) but not so cultured (c)/as her youngest
45. The two first to arrive (a)/were the lucky sister. (d)/No error (e)
recipients (b)/of surprise gift. (c)/No error 13. Can you tell me how (a)/many eggs and
(d) (b)/milk he has brought (c)/home? (d)/ No
46. I found (a)/the two first chapters of the error (e)
book (b)/ particularly interesting (c)/No 14. Whole the chapter (a)/of the book is full of
error (d) printing (b)/errors which are the outcome
47. After he had read the two first chapters (c)/of the proof reader’s carelessness (d)/
(a)/of the novel (b)/he felt like reading (c)/ No error (e)
the book at one sitting. (d)/No error (e) 15. He did not (a)/like to lend me (b)/any book
48. The two last (a)/columns of the newspaper (c)/or any money. (d)/No error (e)
(b)/are shabbily printed. (c)/No error (d) 16. Her black long (a)/hair adds (b)/glamour
49. The two last (a)/chapters of the book (b)/ to (c)/ her looks. (d)/No error (e)
are very interesting. (c)/No error (d) 17. But for your help, (a)/no boys would have
50. While convincing (a)/others about false (b)/succeeded in an (c) /All India
claims, he maintains (b)/a strait (c)/face competition like this. (d)/No error (e)
(d)/All Correct (e) 18. He wanted (a)/certain boy (b)/to make
entry into (c)/ the Principal’s chamber. (d)/
SET - 06 No error (e)
1. In spite of facing (a)/much problems, he 19. There were only two (a)/soldiers but each
did not (b)/ desert the path (c)/of honesty. and every (b)/soldier was equal (c)/to five
(d)/No error (e) policemen. (d)/No error (e)
2. It is a fact that (a)/Mahatma Gandhi was 20. The ten captains (a)/had each an (b)/
(b)/the first politician (c)/of his time. (d)/ achievement of (c)/his own. (d)/No error (e)
No error (e) 21. These sort of men (a)/attain worldly
3. At the utmost gate (a)/was standing a success by hook or by crook, (b)/so they
guard (b)/ holding a gun in (c)/his hand. deserve to (c)/ be looked down upon. (d)/
(d)/No error (e) No error (e)
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 GOLDEN ENGLISH ADJECTIVE
22. I feel (a)/a certain problems (b)/in the 38. Delhi is far (a)/better than any other (b)/
execution (c)/of this plan. (d)/No error (e) metropolis (c)/of Pakistan. (d)/No error (e)
23. I began to (a)/tremble when I saw (b)/a 39. All your attempts (a)/are daring (b)/but
sharp long knife (c)/in my enemy’s hand. this one is certainly (c)/the more daring.
(d)/No error (e) (d)/No error (e)
24. I saw (a)/an anxious pale girl (b) who when 40. This is the (a)/more difficult sum, (b)/I
asked let me know (c)/that she was have ever solved (c)/within five minutes.
suffering from consumption. (d)/No error (d)/ No error (e)
(e) 41. There is no one (a)/whom I esteem (b)/
25. Much to his fortune, he (a)/married a girl highly than (c)/your mother and father.
who was (b)/more tall and lovelier than (c)/ (d)/No error (e)
her elder sister. (d)/No error (e) 42. He failed to find (a)/out the solution to all
the problems (b)/despite his thoroughly
26. Ramesh is as good, (a)/is not better than
(c)/study of the book. (d)/No error (e)
all the (b)/members of the club (c)/which
is known as the Lions Club. (d)/No error 43. Science has given (a)/us a lot, yet (b)/life
(e) is becoming (c)/more and more painful.
(d)/No error (e)
27. He felt happily (a)/to learn that his (b)/
44. A lots of books (a)/on English Grammar
younger brother had got (c)/ a prestigious
are available. (b)/in the market but (c)/
job in he Bank. (d)/No error (e) this one is the best. (d)/No error (e)
28. The Principal has great power (a)/of 45. He does not have (a)/some money to buy
making some useful (b)/plans but the a new X-ray (b)/plant, so he is (c)/sunk in
professors (c)/have been greatest ability to anxiety. (d)/No error (e)
foil them. (d)/No error (e) 46. Gold is the most precious (a)/of all the
29. She has a remarkably (a)/lovingly metals (b)/that are used in ornaments, (c)/
appearance (b)/which brings her honour as far as we all know. (d)/No error (e)
(c)/and admiration as well (d)/No error (e) 47. He is the most (a)/successful man (b)/in
the world (c)/I have ever known. (d)/No
30. What pleases him (a)/more (b)/is a healthy error (e)
criticism of his (c)/performance. (d)/No 48. No less (a)/than fifty audiences are sitting
error (e) (b)/in the hall and waiting for their (c)/
31. It was no (a)/other than Indira Gandhi (b)/ beloved artiste’s appearance on the stage.
who evinced an exceptional ability to lead (d)/No error (e)
(c)/the country to fame. (d)/No error (e) 49. Her father told her (a)/that it would be all
the more (b)/better if she would find her
32. Now-a-days, (a)/the weather (b)/is getting
(c)/ groom herself. (d)/No error (e)
cold and (c)/colder. (d)/No error (e)
50. She had no other (a)/hobby than that of
33. He often tells (a)/us that he does not (b)/ (b)/wearing a dress of (c)/the latest design.
like anything more than (c)/sleeping (d)/No error (e)
peacefully. (d)/No error (e)
34. This photograph (a)/was comparatively SET - 01 (Answer)
better (b)/than that which he had kept (c)/
in his purse. (d)/No error (e) 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c)
35. She was startled (a)/to see in (b)/her 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10.(c)
drawing room (c)/a most popular film 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(b)
producer. (d)/No error (e) 16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20.(c)
36. India is (a)/better than most others (b)/ 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(b)
film producing countries (c)/of the world. 26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(a)
(d)/No error (e) 31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35.(b)
36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (b) 40.(a)
37. None can (a)/believe that (b)/Ramesh is
41. (a) 42. (c) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(b)
happier (c)/than grieved to know it. (d)/
46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (b) 50.(b)
No error (e)
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SET - 02 (Answer) 16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(a)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(b)
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (d) 26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30.(b)
6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10.(a) 31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35.(b)
11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15.(a) 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40.(b)
16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20.(d) 41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45.(a)
21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25.(a) 46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(a)
26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30.(b)
SET - 05 (Answer)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (a) 35.(a)
36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (d) 40.(c) 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (e) 4. (b) 5. (a)
41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (d) 44. (b) 45.(a) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10.(b)
46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50.(b) 11. (d) 12. (e) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.(d)
16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(b)
SET - 03 (Answer) 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (c) 25.(c)
26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30.(b)
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (a) 31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35.(a)
6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(a) 36. (a) 37. (c) 38. (e) 39. (d) 40.(b)
11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(a) 41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (e) 45.(a)
16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20.(b) 46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(c)
21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(b)
26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30.(c)
SET - 06 (Answer)
31. (d) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35.(a)
36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(a) 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b)
41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (d) 45.(b) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(b)
46. (b) 47. (d) 48. (b) 49. (b) 50.(a) 11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15.(e)
16. (a) 17. (e) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(e)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(c)
SET - 04 (Answer)
26. (a) 27. (a) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30.(b)
31. (e) 32. (c) 33. (e) 34. (b) 35.(e)
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (a)
36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (d) 40.(b)
6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(c)
41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (e) 44. (a) 45.(b)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15.(d)
46. (e) 47. (e) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(e)

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(c) The moon hidden its face behind the
Regular Verb cloud.
Present Past Perfect
Arise Arose Arisen (d) The moon hidden its face behind the
Hide Hid Hidden cloud.
Draw Drew Drone
Break Broke Broken Regular Verb
Write Wrote Written Present Past Perfect
Fly Flew Flown
let let let
Principal Auxiliary verb Put Put Put
1. Is 7. Does Read Read Read
2. Am 8. Did Set Set Set
3. Are 9. Has Shut Shut Shut
4. Was 10. Have Hurt Hurt Hurt
5. Were 11. Had
6. Do CONFUSING VERB

Semi Modals Verb

1. Fall Fell Fallen
1. Used to Fell Felled Felled
2. Need 2. Grind Ground Ground
3. Dare Ground Grounded Grounded
3. Lie Lied Lied
Verb to be Verb to do Lie Lay Lain
V1 → Am / Are V1 → Do Lay Laid Laid
V2 → Was / Were V5 → Does 4. Rise Rose Risen
V3 → Been V2 → Did Raise Raised Raised
Raze Razed Razed
V4 → Being V3 → Done
5. Wind Wound Wound
V5 → Is V4 → Doing
Wound Wounded Wounded
6. Bear Bore Born
Verb to have Bear Bore Borne
V1 → Have 7. Find Found Found
V5 → Has Found Founded Founded
V2 → Had 8. Hang Hanged Hanged
V3 → Had Hang Hung Hung
9. See Saw Seen
V4 → Having
Saw Sawed Sawed/Sawn
(a) The moon hidden his face behind the 10. Fly Flew Flown
cloud. Flow Flowed Flowed
11. Rend Rent Rent
(b) The moon hidden her face behind the Rent Rented Rented
cloud.
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VERBS CONFUSED WITH VERB/NOUND/ 16. Sever Verb
ADJECTIVE
Severe Adjective
SI. Name Profile Meaning
No. Sewer Noun
1. Site Noun 17. Light Adjective
Sight Noun Light Noun
Cite Verb Light Verb
2. Hear Verb Burn Verb
Listen Verb Burn Verb
3. Complain Verb 18. Peddle Verb
Complaint Noun
4. Affect Verb Pedal Noun
Effect Noun
Effect Verb Pedal Verb
5. Advice Noun 19. Wither Verb
Advise Verb Weather Noun
6. Prescribe Verb Whether Conjunction
Proscribe Verb Whither Adjective Where
7. Rout Verb 20. Cease Verb
Route Noun Seize Verb
Root Noun 21. Invent Verb
8. Deface Verb Discover Verb
Efface Verb 22. Sink Verb (Non
9. Desert Noun living things)
Drown Verb (Living
Desert Verb
things)
Dessert Noun Meals 23. Ride Noun
Sweet Ride Verb
Dish
10. Bought (V2 Verb
& V3 form of
buy) Drive Noun
Brought (v2 Verb
Drive Verb
& v3 form of
bring)
11. Loathe Verb 24. Refuse Verb
Loath Adjective Deny Verb
12. Mitigate Verb Refute Verb
Militate Verb Decline Verb
13. Proceed Verb 25. Canvass Verb
Precede Verb
14. Envelop Verb Canvas Noun
Envelope Noun 26. Catch Noun
15. Wave Noun Catch Verb
Wave Verb
Waive Verb Hold Noun

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27. Assure Verb 39. Compose Verb
Ensure Verb Comprise Verb
Insure Verb 40. Amend Verb
28. See Verb Emend Verb
Look Noun
Look Verb 41. Adopt Verb
Stare Verb Adapt Verb
Peep Verb Adept Adjective
Glare Verb 42. Heal Verb
Glower Noun Heel Noun
Glance Noun
Modals Auxiliary verb
Glance Verb
1. Will 6. Would
Glimpse Noun
2. Shall 7. Should
3. Can 8. Could
29. Defuse Verb
4. May 9. Might
Diffuse Verb
5. Must 10. Ought to
30. Tow Verb MODAL VERBS
Toe Noun There are ten types of modals:-
Tiptoe Verb Present Past
Will Would
31. Censure Verb
Shall Should
Censor Verb
Can Could
32. Pray Verb
May Might
Prey Noun
Must Ought to
Prey Verb
 Use of modals :-
33. Allude Verb

Ellude Verb
34. Deprecate Verb
Depreciate Verb
35. Pour Verb
Pore Noun Example :-
36. Lose Verb May she live with you?
He can to this work.
Loss Noun Be obliged
Loose Adjective Be grateful
37. Hoard Verb I/We - Shall
Be forced
Be compelled
Horde Noun He/ She/You/They/ it /Names - Will
38. Excite Verb Be at a loss
Incite Verb Be able
Be unable
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S + V + O, Sub + Will /Shall / Can/ May
1/5
Use of “Wise, Bless, Curse”
+ V1 + O (a) May God bless you!
If S + V2 + O, S + Could/Would/Should/ (b) May you live long!
Might + V1 + O (c) May you win this match!
Sub + had+ V3 + Obj, S + Could /Would / Use of “Might”
Should/ Might + have + V3 + O  Possibility
Some more example:-  Conditional Sentence.
I shall go to Patna (Correct) Example based on Possibility
Modals V1 (a) She might come today.
I shall went to Patna (Wrong) (b) She might go there.
Modals V2 (c) It might rain today.
I will go to Patna (Correct) Ex ample based on “Condition al
Modals V1 Sentence”.
I will went to Patna (Wrong) S + V2 + O, Subject + Might + V1 + O
Modals V1 If Sub + had+ V3 + Obj, S + Might + have
Use of Can:- + V3 + O
“Can” is used to ask a polite, but can is Use of “Would”
only used to ask permission. Polite request
I/am/are + able to – (Can) Ex.:- Would you please listen to me?
Was/Were + able to – (Could) Could you listen to me?
Can – Sir (Wrong) Would you like to have a cup of tea?
May – Sir (Correct) Imagination
Could – Sir (Correct) S + V1/5 + O, Sub + Will /Shall / Can/ May
Would – Sir (Correct) + V1 + O
Example:- If S + V2 + O, S + Would + V1 + O
You can come. Sub + had+ V3 + Obj, S + Would + have +
You can sit here. V3 + O
You can speak. Conditional Sentence
I can speak English. If you came to me. I would teaching.
I can lift his box. Past habit
Use of Could:- Use of Would like to
“Could” is use to snow that something is I would like to read English.
possible, but not certain. I would like to meet you.
Example :- Would like to talk to me.
I could not say no.
Polite Request:- Finite Verb/Infinite Verb
May
Would  Infinite Verb :
Could  Gerund Verb  V1 + Ing = Gerund
Use of “May”:-  Infinitives Verb  To + V1 = Infinitive
(1) Possibility  Participle
(2) Formal Permission. 1. Present Participle  V4
(3) Wish, Bless, Curse; 2. Past Participle  V3
Example on “Possibility” 3. Perfect Participle ’! Having + V3
(a) How old she may be!  Infinitives :
(b) Who may be there!  After Modals Infinitives is not used
(c) It may rain today (a) I can help you for this task
(d) It may be true. (b) I can to help you for this task
Use of “M ay” based on formal (c) One must to do one’s duty
permission:- (d) One must do one’s duty
Example  After Let Objective case is used
(a) May I come in, Sir?  Infinitives is not used
(b) May I use your mobile? (a) Let me to do this work
(c) May I go out, Madam? (b) Let me do this work
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(c) Let us to go for picnic Able Lucky
(d) Let us go for picnic Angry Pleased
(a) She loves speak English Anxious Right
Astonished Shocked
(b) She loves to speak English Delight Stupid
(c) They planned to visit the Khan GS Disappointed Surprised
Research centre Fit Unable
(d) They Planned for visit the Khan GS Glad Wrong
Research centre Happy Capable

Afford Manage (a) May she with you ?

Beg Mean (b) He can this work.
Begin Wish
(c) May she lives with you?
Bother Neglect
Seen Offer (d) He can does this work.
Dare Plan (e) May she live with you?
Decide Prefer (F) He can do this work.
Hesitate Intend
VI. Must be Use with Modals
Hope Prepare
Try Proceed (a) Electricity can dangerous.
Learn Refuse (b) Electricity can be dangerous.
Love Regret (a) He should must live here.
(a) I requested to come with me (b) He should to live here.
(b) I requested you to come with me (c) He should must live here.
(c) Please allow to go me (d) He should live here.
(d) Please allow me to go  Double Modals cannot be use together
(a) I shall go to Patna.
Advise Invite
Allow Oblige (b) I shall went to Patna.
Compel Anxious (c) I will go to Patna.
Encourage Permit (d) I will went to Patna.
Glad Persuade
Expect Want
(a) I shall be obliged to Mohan.
Forbid Remind (b) I will be obliged to Mohan.
Force Teach (c) I will be able to do this work.
Order Request
(d) I shall be able to do this work.
Tell Urge
Show Warn  Be obliged
Instruct  Be grateful

(a) I glad to meet you  Be forced

(b) I am glad to meet you  Be compelled

(c) He anxious to see her  Be at a loss

(d) He is anxious to see her  Be able

 Be unable

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Present अथ Past (2nd (3rd Form) -ing Form s/es Form
(1st Form Form
Arise उठना arose arisen arising arises
Awake जागना awoke awaken awaking awakes

Be होना was, were been Being is/was

Bear ज म देना Bore Born Bearing Bears
Bear सहन करना Bore Borne Bearing Bears
Become बनना Became Become Becoming Becomes
Begin आरंभ करना Began Begun Beginning Begins
Bite दाँत से काटना Bit Bitten Biting Bites
Blow हवा का चलना Blew Blown Blowing Blows
Bind बाँधना Bound Bound Binding Binds
Bid आदेश देना, Bade Bidden Bidding Bids
अिभवादन करना
Bid िनलामी म बोली Bid Bid Bidding Bids
लगाना
Break तोड़ना Broke Broken Breaking Breaks
Choose चुनना Chose Chosen Choosing Choose
Cling िचपटना Clung Clung Clinging Clings
Come आना Came Come Coming Comes
Dig खोदना Dug Dug Digging Digs
Do करना Did Done Doing Does
Draw ख चना Drew Drawn Drawing Draws
Drink पीना Drank drunk/dru Drinking Drinks
nken
Drive चलाना Drove Driven Driving Drives
Eat खाना Ate Eaten Eating Eats
Fall िगरना Fell Fallen Falling Falls
Find पाना Found Found Finding Finds
Fly उड़ना] उड़ाना Flew Flown Flying Flies
Forbid मना करना Forbade Forbidden Forbidding Forbids
Forget भूल जाना Forgot Forgotten Forgetting Forgets
Freeze जमाना / जमना Froze Frozen Freezing Freezes
Get पाना Got Got Getting Gets
Give देना Gave Given Giving Gives
Grind पीसना Ground Ground Grinding Grinds
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Present अथ Past (2nd (3rd Form) -ing Form s/es Form
(1st Form Form
Grow बढ़ना] उगना Grew Grown Growing Grows
Hang लटकाना Hung Hung Hanging Hangs
Hide िछपाना / िछपना Hid Hidden Hiding Hides
Hold थामना Held Held Holding Holds
Know जानना Knew Known Knowing Knows
Lie लेटना Lay Lain Lying Lies
Ride सवारी करना Rode Ridden Riding Rides
Ring बजना / बजाना Rang Rung Ringing Rings
Rise उठना / उगना Rose Risen Rising Rises
See देखना Saw Seen Seeing Sees
Shake िहलाना Shook Shaken Shaking Shakes
Shine चमकना Shone Shone Shining Shines
Shoot फोटो िनकालना / Shot Shot Shooting Shoots

गोली मारना
Shrink िसकु ड़ना Shrank Shrunk Shrinking Shrinks
Sing गाना Sang Sung Singing Sings
Sink डू बना Sank Sunk Sinking Sinks
Sit बैठना Sat Sat Sitting Sits
Slay वध करना Slew Slain Slaying Slays
Speak बोलना Spoke Spoken Speaking Speaks
Spit थूकना Spat Spat Spitting Spits
Stand खड़ा होना Stood Stood Standing Stands
Steal चुराना Stole Stolen Stealing Steals
Stick िचपकना Stuck Stuck Sticking Sticks
Strike चोट मारना / Struck Struck Striking Strikes

हड़ताल
Swear शपथ लेना Swore Sworn Swearing Swears
Swim तैरना Swam Swum Swimming Swims
Swing झूलना Swung Swung Swinging Swings
Take लेना Took Taken Taking Takes

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Present अथ Past (2nd (3rd Form) -ing Form s/es Form
(1st Form Form
Tear फाड़ना Tore Torn Tearing Tears
Wear पहनना Wore Worn Wearing Wears
Weave बुनना Wove Woven Weaving Weaves
Win जीतना Won Won Winning Wins
Wind चाबी लगाना Wound Wound Winding Winds
Write िलखना Wrote Written Writing Writes
Wring िनचोड़ना Wrung Wrung Wringing Wrings
Abuse गाली देना / Abused Abused Abusing Abuses

दुपयोग करना
Bid बोली लगाना Bid Bid Bidding Bids
Bet शत लगाना Bet Bet Betting Bets
Burst फटना Burst Burst Bursting Bursts
Cast फकना / डालना Cast Cast Casting Casts
Cost मू य लगाना Cost Cost Costing Costs
Cut काटना Cut Cut Cutting Cuts
Hurt पीड़ा प च
ँ ाना Hurt Hurt Hurting Hurts
Let करने देना Let Let Letting Lets
Put रखना Put Put Putting Puts
Read पढ़ना Read Read Reading Reads
Set अ त होना Set Set Setting Sets
Shed बहाना / याग देना Shed Shed Shedding Sheds
Shut बंद करना Shut Shut Shutting Shuts
Spread फै लाना Spread Spread Spreading Spreads
Thrust ठू सना / थोपना Thrust Thrust Thrusting Thrusts
Quit छोड़ना Quit Quit Quitting Quits
Abuse गाली देना / Abused Abused Abusing Abuses

दुपयोग करना
Act काम करना / Acted Acted Acting Acts

अिभनय करना
Add जोड़ना Added Added Adding Adds

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Present अथ Past (2nd (3rd Form) -ing Form s/es Form
(1st Form Form
Admire शसा करना Admired Admired Admiring Admires
Advise उपदेश देना Advised Advised Advising Advises
Allow अनुमित देना Allowed Allowed Allowing Allows
Answer उ र देना Answered Answered Answering Answers
Appoint िनयु करना Appointed Appointed Appointing Appoints
Appear कट होना Appeared Appeared Appearing Appears
Arrive प च
ं ना Arrived Arrived Arriving Arrives
Arrest िगर तार करना Arrested Arrested Arresting Arrests
Ask पूछना / कहना Asked Asked Asking Asks
Attack आ मण करना Attacked Attacked Attacking Attacks

(a) We usually sleep in

PRACTICE SET-01-06
(b) bedrooms with the door
(c) No error
Set-01 MTS-13/07/2022 S2
1. Scarcely had he took the medicine when 6. A part of me don't wanted you to go to the
his headache was gone. party.
(a) Scarcely had he (a) No error (b) A part of me
(b) when his headache was gone (c) don't wanted you (d) to go to the party
(c) No error MTS-15/07/2022 S2
(d) took the medicine 7. Age doesn't seeming to diminish our
CGL Mains-08/08/2022 capacity to speak, write and learn new
2. He said that he had forgot to lock the door things.
before leaving. (a) Age doesn't seeming to
(a) to lock the door (b) before leaving (b) No error
(c) he had forgot (d) He said that (c) write and learn new things
CGL Mains-08/08/2022 (d) diminish our capacity to speak
3. Rivers / has being of primary / importance MTS-15/07/2022 S3
throughout / human history. 8. Continuous heavy / rainfall may / further
(a) Rivers worse / the flood situation.
(b) human history (a) rainfall may
(c) has being of primary (b) Continuous heavy
(d) importance throughout (c) the flood situation
MTS- 08/07/2022 S2 (d) further worse
4. As a game, astrology and / its predictions MTS- 18/07/2022 S2
of fate / and personality can being fun. 9. The UAE, along with other / Gulf states,
(a) No error has been being / making friendly overtures
(b) its predictions of fate to Iran.
(a) The UAE along with other
(c) and personality can being fun
(b) No error
(d) As a game, astrology and
(c) Gulf states has been being
MTS- 08/07/2022 S2
(d) making friendly overtures to Iran
5. We usually sleep in bedrooms with the door
firmly shuted behind us. MTS- 19/07/2022 S3
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10. Many countries are not acting / fast 17. I have not saw / your sister since she /
enough to controlled / climate change. came to this city.
(a) climate change (a) I have not saw
(b) Many countries are not acting (b) No error
(c) No error (c) your sister since she
(d) fast enough to controlled (d) came to this city
MTS- 20/07/2022 S1 MTS- 26/07/2022 S3
11. An opportunity arise, and / he decided to 18. He did not forgot / to consult his parents
take the / job in Brussels. / before accepting / the job offer.
(a) No error (a) to consult his parents
(b) An opportunity arise, and (b) He did not forgot
(c) he decided to take the (c) the job offer
(d) job in Brussels (d) before accepting
MTS- 21/07/2022 S1 Phase IX- 14/03/2022 S3
12. The Andes mountains / lay between / Chile 19. She had resign / from the / post before /
and Argentina. he apologised.
(a) Chile and Argentina (a) She had resign (b) he apologised
(b) lay between (c) post before (d) from the
(c) No error SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 SHIFT 3
(d) The Andes mountains 20. He continued staring at the elephant, as if
MTS- 22/07/2022 S3 he had not see one before.
13. She didn't knew / that I was out / for some (a) as if he had not see
urgent work. (b) staring at the elephant
(a) for some urgent work (c) one before
(b) No error (d) He continued
(c) that I was out SSC CHSL 31 MAY 2022 SHIFT 1
(d) She didn't knew 21. Though you may not be able to conquer, I
MTS- 25/07/2022 S1 exhort you to fought bravely to the last.
14. I have receive perhaps four / or five such (a) Though you may not be
requests during the / course of a typical (b) I exhort you
week.
(c) able to conquer
(a) or five such requests during the
(d) to fought bravely to the last
(b) No error
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 SHIFT 3
(c) course of a typical week
22. Did you baked / the chocolate cake /
(d) I have receive perhaps four
yourself this time?
MTS- 25/07/2022 S1
(a) No error (b) Did you baked
15. Lucy was annoyed to discover / that her
husband / had taking her car keys. (c) the chocolate cake(d) yourself this time
(a) No error CGL Pre-11/04/2022 S2
(b) that her husband 23. Your name / precedes before mine / in the
(c) Lucy was annoyed to discover / admission list.
(d) had taking her car keys (a) precedes before mine
MTS- 25/07/2022 S2 (b) Your name
16. I initially thought of including both the
(c) admission list
mother and the child, but the woman was
reluctant to have their pictures take. (d) in the
(a) both the mother and the child, but the CGL Pre-11/04/2022 S3
woman 24. He was / late / for school / and punished.
(b) was reluctant to have their pictures take (a) and punished (b) for school
(c) I initially thought of including (c) late (d) He was
(d) No error MTS- 25/07/2022 S3 CGL Pre-12/04/2022 S1
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25. The policeman asked / many people but / 34. He was unable / to help me because / he
no one was knowing / how the accident had been failed / to arrange the money.
happened. (a) he had been failed
(a) no one was knowing (b) to arrange the money
(b) many people but (c) to help me because
(c) The policeman asked (d) He was unable
(d) how the accident happened CGL Mains-2020
CGL Pre-12/04/2022 S3 35. We all will be shift to our new house next
26. You should / have respond / to my query month.
/ sooner. (a) will be shift (b) to our new house
(a) sooner (b) to my query (c) next month (d) We all
(c) You should (d) have respond CGL Mains-2020
CGL Pre-13/04/2022 S2 36. He tried to run away but was soon overtook
27. Shall / we go / for walking / in the park? by some policemen.
(a) we go (b) for walking (a) He tried to run away
(c) in the park (d) Shall (b) but was soon
CGL Pre-21/04/2022 S2) (c) overtook by
28. I find that / I get myself tired / very easily (d) some policemen CGL Mains-2020
/ these days. 37. Raman putted the vegetables / in the frying
(a) these days (b) I find that pan / and after adding some water, /
(c) I get myself tired (d) very easily closed the lid.
CGL Mains-2020 (a) and after adding some water
29. Have you / ever spoke / to anyone / about (b) closed the lid
your problems? (c) in the frying pan
(a) Have you (d) Raman putted the vegetables
(b) ever spoke CGL 16/8/2021 S3
(c) to anyone 38. The construction of the new business
(d) about your problems school is led to a sudden rise of population
CGL Mains-2020 in our area.
30. Your name / precedes before / mine / in (a) a sudden rise of population in our area
the list. (b) The construction of
(a) Your name (b) in the list (c) the new business school
(c) mine (d) precedes before (d) is led to CGL 17/8/2021 S2
CGL Mains-2020 39. All those students / who are participating
31. The manager / took him / at task / for his / in the play /have been notify / to stay
negligence. back for rehearsal / after 3:00 p.m.
(a) The manager (b) for his negligence (a) to stay back for rehearsal
(c) at task (d) took him (b) after 3:00 p.m.
CGL Mains-2020 (c) have been notify
32. You should / avail this opportunity / to (d) who are participating
demonstrate / your skills. CGL 24/8/2021 S2
(a) to demonstrate 40. Why didn't you submitted your project on
(b) avail this opportunity time?
(c) You should (a) you submitted (b) your project
(d) your skills (c) Why didn't (d) on time
CGL Mains-2020 CHSL 12/4/2021 S1
33. This renowned / university provide / 41. Einstein's school teachers thought he
research opportunities / for students. would never success in life.
(a) university provide (a) thought he would
(b) research opportunities (b) never success
(c) for students (c) in life
(d) This renowned (d) Einstein's school teachers
CGL Mains-2020 CHSL 12/4/2021 S2
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42. We will definitely win the match / this time 49. His loyalty / and honesty / are above /
because our team / has prepare well. suspect.
(a) We will definitely win the match (a) suspect (b) and honesty
(b) this time because our team (c) His loyalty (d) are above
(c) No error CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
(d) has prepare well 50. Her health has being / steadily improving
CHSL 12/4/2021 S3 / since she started / practising yoga.
43. Most hotels / offer for their guests / (a) Her health has being
complimentary breakfast / during their (b) since she started
stay there. (c) practising yoga
(a) complimentary breakfast (d) steadily improving
CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
(b) during their stay there
(c) offer for their guests Set-02
(d) Most hotels
CHSL 16/4/2021 S2 1. The apple tree was loaded of fruit.
44. Where did you kept the sack of wheat that (a) loaded from (b) laden with
(c) No Improvement (d) loaded with
I bought from the market?
CGL Mains 08/08/2022
(a) that I bought
2. They made us to wait while they were
(b) the sack of wheat checking our documents.
(c) Where did you kept (a) made us wait
(d) from the market (b) made us to waits
CHSL 16/4/2021 S3 (c) make us wait
45. Pavan returned back home / when he (d) make us to waiting
completed / his assignment abroad. (PHASE-X (12TH LEVEL) 01/08/2022)
(a) Pavan returned back home 3. They will not sanction to copy without
(b) when he completed permission
(c) his assignment abroad (a) will not be sanctioned to copy
(d) No error (b) are not sanction to be copying
CHSL 16/4/2021 S3 (c) can not sanction to copying
46. The monkeys swinged / on the branches (d) will not sanction copying
and / jumped over the compound wall. (PHASE-X (12TH LEVEL) 04/08/2022)
(a) The monkeys swinged 4. Harish took a broom and started to dust
(b) No error in floor.
(c) on the branches and (a) No improvement required
(d) jumped over the compound wall (b) dust the floor
CHSL 5/8/2021 S2 (c) dust a floor
47. The Prime Minister chair a high-level (PHASE-X (12TH LEVEL) 05/08/2022)
meeting / with senior officials / to review 5. Select the most appropriate option that can
the Covid situation. substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. Let us prayer
(a) with senior officials
(a) Let us praying. (b) Let us be prayed.
(b) The Prime Minister chair a high-level
(c) Let us pray. (d) Let us be prayer
meeting
(PHASE-X (12TH LEVEL) 05/08/2022)
(c) to review the Covid situation 6. The snowstorm in that region will effect
(d) No error thousand of travellers.
CHSL 10/8/2021 S1 (a) would affecting thousand
48. The manager said that Rahul does not (b) will effect thousands
wants to go to Mumbai for the new project. (c) No improvement required
(a) does not wants (b) for the new project (d) will affect thousands
(c) said that (d) to go to MTS 06/07/2022 S2
CHSL 11/8/2021 S3
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7. My company beliefs that no one should 15. An immense crowd had gather to witness
turn up late for work. this ceremony.
(a) believing (a) had gathering
(b) believes (b) gather
(c) No improvement required (c) No improvement required
(d) belief (d) had gathered
MTS 06/07/2022 S3 MTS 25/07/2022 S1
8. Shall you pass me that pasta bowl? 16. In the nineteenth century, many new ideas
(a) Shall pass you about education and learning were being
(b) Can you pass emerged.
(c) Could passing you (a) was emerging
(d) No improvement required (b) have emerging
MTS 2021 07/07/2022 S1 (c) No improvement required
9. Scientific discoveries is often result of hard (d) emerged MTS 25/07/2022 S2
work by many people. 17. The enemies have cross the border,
(a) No improvement required treading the soil on which they are to be
(b) is often resulting conquered.
(c) are often resulted (a) No improvement required
(b) have crossed
(d) are often the result
(c) has crossed
MTS 07/07/2022 S2
(d) have crossing
10. Austin can be saw chasing cops with a
MTS 26/07/2022 S1
sickle.
18. The eggs are warm into a suitable
(a) be seen chasing
temperature for the larvae to hatch from
(b) No improvement required eggs.
(c) been saw chasing (a) No improvement required
(d) being seen chase (b) are warmed for
MTS 11/07/2022 S1 (c) are warmed to
11. The smell of this flower make me felt dizzy. (d) is warmed at MTS 26/07/2022 S3
(a) making I feel 19. We should all stays united.
(b) makes me feel (a) stayed (b) had staying
(c) make me feeling (c) stay (d) are staying
(d) No improvement required (CHSL 03/06/2022 SHIFT. 2)
MTS 12/07/2022 S2 20. The authorities are assured the people that
12. I didn't saw any point in spending money they will look into the matter.
on new clothes. (a) have been assured
(a) didn't seen any (b) have assured
(b) don't sees any (c) No substitution required
(c) No improvement required (d) has assured
(d) didn't see any (SSC CGL PRE- 11/04/2022 S1)
MTS 21/07/2022 S1 21. A tigress has given birth to a cub in the
13. The district woken up to a thick blanket Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, taking the big
of snow this morning as the winter entered cat population to 78.
its most bitter phase. (a) no substitution required
(a) wake up to a (b) is given births
(b) No improvement required (c) has give birth
(c) awaken up to an (d) was birthed
(d) woke up to a SSC CGL PRE- 11/04/2022 S1
MTS 20/07/2022 S2 22. The first mee ting of the Standing
14. I didn't wanted her to go out with her Committee will be hold next week.
friends. (a) No substitution required
(a) doesn't wanted (b) will held next week
(b) No improvement required (c) will be holding next week
(c) didn't want (d) will be held next week
(d) didn't wants MTS 22/07/2022 S2 SSC CGL PRE- 11/04/2022 S2)
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23. Computer crime have been in the news 31. She asked from me that I had seen the
since the nineteen eighties. movie or not.
(a) has been on the news since (a) to me that I saw
(b) No substitution required (b) from me if I have
(c) has been in the news from
(d) has been in the news since (c) me whether I had seen
SSC CGL PRE- 11/04/2022 S3) (d) No substitution
24. The student apologised the teacher for the CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
delay in submitting the assignment. 32. Please hear to what I am saying.
(a) No substitution required (a) No substitution (b) be hearing which
(b) apologised to the teacher (c) listen to what (d) listen me when
(c) is apologising the teacher
(d) has apologised the teacher CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
SSC CGL PRE- 11/04/2022 S3) 33. I was being depressed when you called.
25. The news about the surge in Covid-19 (a) No improvement (b) going depressed
cases is broadcasted every morning. (c) being depressing (d) feeling depressed
(a) No improvement required CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
(b) is broadcast 34. This stain can be remove by lime juice
(c) are broadcasted
(d) are broadcast (a) removed with (b) remove from
CGL Mains- 28/01/2022 (c) No Improvement (d) removed through
26. I have withdraw money from the bank. CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
(a) have withdrawing 35. I am not use to drink coffee.
(b) have withdrew (a) not use to drank
(c) have withdrawn (b) No improvement
(d) No improvement required (c) not used to drinking
CGL Mains- 28/02/2022 (d) not used to drink
27. Hears to the news tonight at 9 p.m., as
CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
there will be an important announcement
about the budget. 36. I suggest you to see a solicitor.
(a) No substitution required (a) am suggesting you
(b) Listened to (b)suggest you that
(c) Hear to (c) No improvement
(d) Listen to (d) suggest that you
CGL 17/8/2021 (S1) CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
28. What were the examples that the writer 37. He has being put behind prison for life.
gave to proved his point?
(a) been put in (b) No improvement
(a) give for proving his point
(b) No substitution (c) being putting in (d) been put behind
(c) given to prove his point CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
(d) gave to prove his poin 38. You have not showed any improvement in
CGL 23/8/2021 (S1) your handwriting.
29. The river overflew it's banks in the (a) had not showed (b) No improvement
monsoon. (c) has not shown (d) have not shown
(a) overflew its bank CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
(b) overflows it's banks 39. Can you advice to me on this matter?
(c) No substitution
(a) advise me (b) advise to me
(d) overflowed its banks
(c) No improvement (d) advising me
CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021
30. He replied mine letter after a month. CGL Tier II 18/11/2020
(a) replied to mine letter 40. You will be in trouble if you don't obey to
(b) No substitution my orders.
(c) reply my letter (a) obey with my (b) No improvement
(d) replied to my letter (c) obeying my (d) obey my
CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 CGL Tier II 18/11/2020
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41. The Arabian Sea region is very important 49. Your advice will benefit to me.
for India as several major ports are locating (a) benefit from me (b) benefit me
there. (c) No substitution (d) benefit for me
(a) No improvement CGL Tier-1- 04/03/2020 (S3)
(b) are located 50. Having being warn before, he did not
(c) have been locating repeat the mistake.
(d) was locating (a) been warned before
CHSL 13/10/20(S1) (b) No improvement
42. Gitanjali did not had school yesterday (c) be warned before
because it was a second Saturday. (d) being warned before
(a) does not have (b) did not have CGL Tier-1- 07/03/ 2020 (S3)
(c) No improvement (d) was not having
CHSL 14/10/20(S1) Set-03
43. Lata told to her team leader that she would
1. Most of the rivers (a)/in Bihar have
be leaving office early as she had some
overflown (b)/their banks and plunged (c)/
urgent personal work.
a large number of villages. (d) No Error.
(a) Lata tell to her team leader
(e)
(b) Lata telling to her team leader
2. Without taking proper care, (a)/the doctors
(c) Lata told her team leader
could not have been saved (b)/this patient,
(d) No improvement
who received (c)/a bullet injury in the
CHSL 14/10/20(S3)
44. There is a double-digit growth in salaries chest. (d) No Error. (e)
of vocational jobs now and the trend are 3. You must (a)/not held in high esteem (b)/
likely to continue in the coming years. those who are (c)/dangers to our society.
(a) is likely for continuing (d)/No Error. (e)
(b) is like to be continued 4. The manager called the clerk and said
(c) No improvement whether (a)/he was in the habit of (b)/
(d) is likely to continue sleeping at home as well. (c)/No Error. (d)
CHSL 15/10/20(S1) 5. Only one dispute (a)/has been settled (b)/
45. Rohit Sharma have declared the best and others left to both the parties (c)/to
batsman of 2019 settle (d) No Error. (e)
(a) had declared (b) has been declared 6. Coffee seeds (a)/are deried and roasted
(c) No improvement (d) is declaring (b)/before they are ground into powder.
CHSL 16/10/20(S2) (c)/No Error. (d)
46. For the last two years Shweta has being 7. The workers fell /(a) no fewer than two
diligently working with Rohingya refugees hundred trees (b)/within six hours and
to create colourful table mats using their thereby (c)/showed their efficiency. (d)/No
local weaving techniques. Error. (e)
(a) have been (b) has been 8. When things get difficult, (a)/you just have
(c) No improvement (d) have being to (b)/grit your teeth and preserve. (c)/No
Error. (d)
CHSL 21/10/2020 (S2)
9. Taking tea (a)/he went to the office (b)/
47. Harry and Meghan have decided to work
and disposed (c)/of a lot of work. (d) No
and become financially independent.
Error. (e)
(a) have decided to work and became 10. With only a week (a)/to go for the election
(b) have decide to work and become (b)/things are really hotting up (c)/No
(c) No improvement Error. (d)
(d) has decided to work and become 11. The radio broadcasted (a)/last night that
CHSL 17/03/2020 (S1) (b)/the temperature in Ladakh would go
48. The animal resembled with a cat. below -100 C. (c)/(d) No Error. (e)
(a) resembled (b) resembled by 12. The watch is a valuable present from my
(c) no improvement (d) resembled to Teacher (a)/and it costed him (b)/more
CGL Tier-1- 04/03/ 2020 (S1) than two thousand rupees.(c)/No Error. (d)
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13. He does nothing (a)/but to find (b)/faults 31. The new taxation rates (a)/announced by
in others and laugh (c)/at them (d) No the government (b)/are bound to effect the
Error. (e) export sector. (c)/No Error. (d)
14. After my Daughter had searched (a)/for 32. During the course of investigation (a)/the
an hour (b)/he realized that his pen had police learnt that not only (b)/the house
been laying on the table.(c)/No Error. (d) was looted but (c)/also the things taken
15. I hope the country's condition (a)/may go away. (d) No Error. (e)
from bad to worse (b)/unless all necessary 33. I was (a)/laying down. (b)/when the door
steps (c)/are taken to suppress terrorism. bell rang. (c)/No Error. (d)
(d) No Error. (e) 34. School offers many opportunities of
16. My Sister (a)/hanged (b)/my clothes. (c)/ meeting (a)/helpful people, reading useful
No Error. (d) books (b)/and obtain information about
17. The boy was trembling (a)/with anger when (c)/a variety of public careers. (d)/No
she drowned (b)/all his books (c)/and Error. (e)
articles. (d) No Error. (e) 35. The river (a)/has overflown (b)/its
18. These poisonous gases (a)/will effect (b)/ banks.(c)/No Error. (d)
our health. (c)/No Error. (d) 36. Shall you like (a)/to accompany us (b)/in
19. The C.M. said that his party would (a)/not the picnic which (c)/we are going to
repeat the mistakes (b)/done by the (c)/
arrange today. (d)/No Error. (e)
previous government. (d) No Error. (e)
37. I was very lucky (a)/that day (b)/as I
20. The girls watched intently (a)/as the model
catched (c)/a lot of fish. (d)/No Error. (e)
applied her make-up (b)/with a practiced
38. Going towards them (a)/with some cups
hand. (c)/No Error. (d)
of (b)/tea in the tray, somebody knocked
21. I am really (a)/very sorry to learn (b)/that
(c)/at the door. (d)/No Error. (e)
a reasonable man like you (c)/has lain to
39. To loose weight,(a)/cut down on (b)/what
me. (d) No Error. (e)
22. The timid creature was driven (a)/into a you eat (c)/and exercise regularly. (d)/No
narrow lane (b)/where it was slewed by Error. (e)
the kidnapper.(c)/No Error. (d) 40. Being a rainy day, (a)/Vijay decided to stay
23. He complained to the police (a)/that his (b)/at home and work (c)/further on the
briefcase had been stolen (b)/and that he problem. (d)/No Error. (e)
was lifted (c)/without any money. (d) No 41. The trust has succeeded (a)/admirably in
Error. (e) rising (b)/money for (c)/its future progra-
24. The value of the dollar (a)/declines as the mmes. (d)/No Error. (e)
rate (b)/of inflation raises. (c)/No Error. (d) 42. Not only will she go (a)/to the pictures but
25. The well-known pianist (a)/had to practice she will (b)/also meet some of her common
for several hours a day (b)/even after he (c)/friends in the evening. (d)/No Error. (e)
rose to fame. (c)/No Error. (e) 43. Everyone was reading quietly (a)/when
26. Once, we were dwelt (a)/by the seaside (b)/ suddenly the door (b)/burst open and a
but now we have (c)/settled ourselves in (c)/complete stranger rushed in. (d)/No
Mumbai (d) No Error. (e) Error. (e)
27. The signpost at the gate (a)/of the garden 44. 'Work hard, lest you (a)/should fail', said
read: (b)/"Trespassers will be persecuted". the father to his son (b)/who was taking
(c)/No Error. (e) his (c)/IAS examination that year. (d)/No
28. I know I will be (a)/compelled to leave this Error. (e)
house (b)/this week, which will be (c)/very 45. No country can long endure (a)/if its
disadvantageous for me. (d) No Error. (e) foundations (b)/were not laid deep (c)/in
29. You will be persecuted (a)/for bringing the material prosperity. (d)/No Error. (e)
seeds (b)/into Australia. (c)/No Error. (d) 46. When she entered (a)/the room, she found
30. They did not came out victorious, (a)/yet the (b)/child sleeping peacefully and (c)/
they were not disappointed (b)/rather the fan move slowly. (d)/No Error. (e)
satisfied because (c)/they had played well. 47. The young child (a)/sung a very (b)/sweet
(d) No Error. (e) song.(c)/No Error. (d)
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48. Judge everything in the light of what (a)/ 17. None of my friends (a)/are applying (b)/
the pleaders of both the parties had said, for this job.(c)/No Error. (d)
(b)/the Judge came to the conclusion (c)/ 18. Bread and butter (a)/is a (b)/wholesome
that the case was false. (d)/No Error. (e) food, (c)/No Error. (d)
49. Hang your (a)/clothes on the (b)/line to 19. If I was you (a)/I would not have (b)/
dry. (c)/No Error. (d) committed this blunder (c)/No Error. (d)
50. He will propose to his friends (a)/that they 20. The majority of labourers (a)/is demanding
will join this company, (b)/which may (b)/to increase in wages,(c)/No Error. (d)
provide them (c)/with promising careers.(d)/ 21. Without the new taxes, (a)/houses built
No Error. (e) before World War II (b)/has lower costs
than more modern homes do (c)/No Error.
Set-04 (d)
1. He is one of those (a)/men who (b)/knows 22. The United states of America have (a)/huge
everything, (c)/No Error. (d) budget deficit (b)/despite the people's
2. Common knowledge (a)/to anyone who fabulous prosperity (c)/No Error. (d)
studies science, (b)/the earth revolve on 23. I can't understand why (a)/he did not told
its own axiz once every twenty-four hours, me (b)/the reason for his absence, (c)/No
(c)/No Error. (d) Error. (d)
3. One hundred (a)/paise are equal (b)/to one 24. Each of the girls (a)/have been (b)/
rupee, (c)/No Error. (d) awarded (c)/No Error. (d)
4. Much pains (a)/have (b)/been taken, (c)/ 25. More boys than one (a)/was present (b)/
No Error. (d) in the class (c)/No Error. (d)
5. He is not (a)/to blame, nor (b)/is you. (c)/ 26. Five Kilometres are a (a)/long (b)/distance
No Error. (d) (c)/No Error. (d)
6. If the Manager acted in time, (a)/the strike 27. Bread and butter are (a)/essential for (b)/
would (b)/not have lasted long, (c)/No one's life (c)/No Error. (d)
Error. (d) 28. A group of the city's voters (a)/choose (b)/
7. It is one of the (a)/best pictures that (b)/ to send in mail-in ballots rather than go
has ever been painted, (c)/No Error. (d) to the polls, (c)/No Error. (d)
8. One of the drawbacks (a)/of modern 29. The quality (a)/of DCM clothes and Vikash
e ducation are (b)/that it does not clothes (b)/are of high standards (c)/No
encourage original thinking. (c)/No Error.
Error. (d)
(d)
30. Bread and jam (a)/make a good (b)/
9. A number of students (a)/has passed (b)/
breakfast these days (c)/No Error. (d)
in the examination (c)/No Error. (d)
31. Every teacher and every clerk (a)/were absent
10. The rise and fall (a)/of the tide (b)/are due
(b)/from the campus (c)/No Error. (d)
to lunar influence, (c)/No Error. (d)
32. According to the (a)/police, the killer of the
11. The teacher asked the students of evryone
boys in (b)/both cities are probably
of them (a)/were ready (b)/to take practical
class every day (c)/No Error. (d) between the ages of 20 and 30. (c)/No
12. Several persons has died (a)/by (b)/ Error. (d)
violence (c)/No Error. (d) 33. The students and (a)/instructors each (b)/
13. I would like you to (a)/complete this hopes for a new facility by next year, (c)/
assignment (b)/before you leave for No Error. (d)
Bombay, (c)/No Error. (d) 34. Of all the grammar points (a)/I have
14. It is true (a)/that the poor is unable (b)/to studied in my (b)/seven years of English,
get nourishing food even today (c)/No the most recent unit confuse me the most
Error. (d) for a variety of reasons (c)/No Error. (d)
15. Two-thirds of the book (a)/were (b)/ 35. Every teacher and every student (a)/were
rubbish (c)/No Error. (d) (b)/present at the function (c)/No Error. (d)
16. I can't understand why (a)/he did not told 36. The long and short (a)/of he whole story
me (b)/the reason for his absence, (c)/No are (b)/recorded in this diary (c)/No Error.
Error. (d) (d)
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37. Carlos is the only one of (a)/those students 3. Many a girl were influenced by the
who (b)/has lived up to the potential inspirational lecture given by the Novel
described in the yearbook, (c)/No Error. (d) laureate.
38. Swimming in heated (a)/pools are very (a) Novel laureate
(b) were influenced
common (b)/in this part of the country in (c) inspirational lecture
the winter, (c)/No Error. (d) (d) Many a girl
39. He don't know (a)/the difference between (b)/ 4. Scientists have discovered a new tree frog
a ship and a submarine, (c)/No Error. (d) species, with an extraordinary, enlarge
40. The price of these (a)/books (b)/are claw- like structure located at the base of
reasonable, (c)/No Error. (d) the thumb, that live on a remote tabletop
41. Ten Years are a long (a)/time to spend mountain in the Andes.
away (b)/from your friends and family, (c)/ (a) located at
(b) have discovere
No Error. (d)
(c) with an extraordinary
42. Nothing but woolen clothes (a)/are useful (d) live on a remote tabletop mountain
(b)/in the winter season, (c)/No Error. (d) 5. It has becoming clear (a)/that attempts to
43. The sceneries of Kashmir are (a)/more impress the (b)/people have failed. (c)/no
beautiful than (b)/that of Shimla. (c)/No error (d)
Error. (d) 6. A lot of efforts may (a)/fell like they (b)/
44. A computer virus works exactly (a)/like the are going unnoticed. (c)/no error (d)
biological variety (b)/which invade the 7. If you would still accepting posts, please (a)/
let me know so that I can put together (b)/a
human body, (c)/No Error. (d)
draft for your approval. (c)/no error (d)
45. Mathematics, in addition to English, (a)/ 8. I have went through the write-ups guideline
play a ve ry important (b)/role in (a)/too but still want to clear on mail (b)/
examinations. (c)/No Error. (d) communication for topic confirmation. (c)/
46. A panel of experts (a)/have been invited no error (d)
(b)/to discuss this burning problem, (c)/ 9. The number of guests (a)/invited to the
No Error. (d) party (b)/are five hundred. (c)/no error (d)
47. Time and tide (a)/waits (b)/for none, (c)/ 10. My mother has (a)/returned back to (b)/
No Error. (d) Delhi day before yesterday. (c)/no error (d)
11. Many a man have (a)/come to India from
48. All that glitters (a)/are (b)/not gold, (c)/ Canada (b)/to live here permanently. (c)/
No Error. (d) no error (d)
49. His advice are (a)/always very good (b)/ 12. Every student have (a)/to submit the
and very encouraging (c)/No Error. (d) assignment (b)/by this afternoon. (c)/no
50. If you follows my instructions (a)/you will error (d)
get (b)/a suitable reward for that (c)/No 13. Agent Chitrangada will telegraphed a secret
Error. (d) (a)/code word to her boss as part (b) of a
dubious mission. (c)/no error (d)
Set-05 14. The plane (a)/has (b)/sunk the ship. (c)/
no error (d)
1. Our neighbour switch on his TV early in 15. Hema doesn’t has (a)/to give (b)/the
the morning at full volume. dissertation to me. (c)/no error (d)
16. My mother (a)/is having (b)/grey hairs. (c)/
(a) his TV
no error (d)
(b) early in the morning 17. Oh dear, (a)/do have some relief (b)/on my
(c) switch on nerves. (c)/no error (d)
(d) at full volume 18. In the valley of Kadisha (a)/where the
2. A number of points of resemblance between mighty river flow, (b)/two little streams
the Australian and Dravidian languages is met. (c)/no error (d)
discovered, despite the fact that the homes 19. Had Mukesh work hard (a)/he would have
of the two races are so far apart. got a (b)/distinction in the exam. (c)/no
error (d)
(a) despite the fact
20. The beggar thanks (a)/him a lot (b)/for the
(b) points of resemblance help. (c)/no error (d)
(c) so far apart 21. Did he came (a)/to see you (b)/yesterday
(d) is discovered evening? (c)/no error (d)
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22. No one know (a)/who solved (b)/these 44. Madhuri Dixit is having (a)/a large (b)/ fan
sums. (c)/no error (d) following. (c)/No error (d)
23. Every boy (a)/have to submit the assignment 45. When Darum heard the news that his
(b)/by the evening. (c)/no error (d) father had been hospitalised (a)/he
24. It is necessary (a)/that the students goes cancelled his trip (b)/and returned back
in (b)/on by one. (c)/no error (d) to his village. (c)/No error (d)
25. It is impossibl e (a) /to make her to 46. I made him (a)/to apologize (b)/for his
understand (b)/the problem. (c)/no error rudeness. (c)/No error (d)
(d) 47. More persons than one (a)/has been
26. His assistants have (a)/and are still doing involved (b)/in this quarrel. (c)/No error (d)
(b)/excellent work for the organization. (c)/ 48. Many a man (a)/have realized (b)/that real
no error (d) happiness lines in making sacrifices. (c)/
27. The list of the names (a)/of the tax No error (d)
defaulters (b)/were published in the 49. The Great Wall of China (a)/is the one
newspaper. (c)/no error (d) structure build by man (b)/visible from the
28. People who are not belonging to (a)/any moon. (c)/No error (d)
nationalist party (b)/want to divide the 50. My nephew (a)/begun working for me (b)/
country. (c)/no error (d) about ten years ago. (c)/No error (d)
29. My wife, having finish her work (a)/rushed Set-06
to meet me (b)/at the event. (c)/No error (d)
30. Before every meal (a)/the head of the family 1. The number of guests (a)/invited to the
(b)/would provoke God’s blessings.(c)/No wedding (b)/are one thousand. (c)/No error
(d)
error (d)
2. Don’t depend on (a)/Raju for he will (b)/
31. Most o f my friends (a)/heard the always lets you down. (c)/No error (d)
earthquake (b)/but I was totally unaware 3. The management (a)/appreciated and
of it. (c)/no error (d) encouraged the employees (b)/on their
32. My mother made (a)/the servant to (b)/ achieving of the target. (c)/No error (d)
complete the work. (c)/No error (d) 4. The ancient Olympic games was (a)/a
33. The river (a)/ has overflown (b)/its banks. series of athletic competitions among
(c)/No error (d) representatives (b)/of various city States
34. I am tired (a)/so I‘ll lay down (b)/and take of Ancient Greece. (c)/No error (d)
rest. (c)/no error (d) 5. After rising the flag to (a)/inaugurate the
sports meet, the Chairman (b)/gave a long
35. My father (a)/has returned back (b)/to
speech. (c)/No error (d)
Chennai yesterday. (c)/No error (d) 6. The streets (a)/are so wet (b)/it should have
36. We shall (a)/go out (b)/if it does not rains. rained last night. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 7. Sunita is senior to me in this office and
37. We are (a)/hearing songs (b)/from the tape- know all the rules.
recorder. (c)/No error (d) (a) Sunita is senior to me
38. I (a)/am having (b)/three children. (c)/No (b) all the rules
error (d) (c) and know
39. We (a)/have to return back (b)/ (d) in this office
immediately. (c)/No error (d) 8. A prince were (a)/in search of a Sufi master
(b)/to help him in his mystical journey.(c)/
40. I (a)/will return back (b)/in five minutes.
No error(d)
(c)/No error (d) 9. If you describe someone as a maverick, (a)/
41. These poisonous gases (a)/will effect (b)/ you mean that he is unconventional and
our health. (c)/No error (d) (SSC independent (b)/and do not think or
42. I am going (a)/to have this certificate (b)/ behave in the same way as other people.(c)/
attest by the Director. (c)/No error (d) No error (d)
43. Due to the heavy rains, (a)/the ship 10. The government need to adopt (a)/a multi-
drowned (b)/in the middle of the ocean. year expenditure outlook (b)/while
(c)/No error (d) preparing the budget. (c)/No error (d)
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11. Foolishly Rama threw (a)/some water on 29. Rohan and I am (a)/best friends and (b)/
the electric heat (b)/when it catches fire we often meet each other. (c)/ No error (d)
and he got a shock. (c)/No error (d) 30. His parents does not (a)/approve of (b)/
12. Jayesh loved his Guru immensely (a)/and his business. (c)/No error (d)
gave him fullest loyalty (b)/yet he have his 31. I’m not satisfied with (a)/your explanation
own independent way of thinking. (c)/No of where (b)/you was last night. (c)/No
error (d)
error (d)
13. The full moon appearing (a)/in the sky and
32. It had laid (a)/in the closet (b)/for a week
its (b)/silvery light spread across. (c)/No
before we found it. (c)/No error (d)
error (d)
33. The birth of a girl bring great joy to Neha’s
14. It is not good (a)/to breed over (b)/past
family.
failure. (c)/No error (d)
(a) The birth (b) of a girl
15. He was conferred (a)/to his bed (b)/by
(c) to Neha’s family (d) bring great joy
illness. (c)/No error (d)
34. Having been a student activist once, a
15. The Ph.D. degree (a)/was confide on (b)/
politician never forget those days.
im in the convocation. (c)/No error (d)
(a) a politician (b) never forget
16. An Indian ship (a)/laden with merchandise
(c) Having been (d) those days
(b)/got drowned in the Pacific Ocean. (c)/
35. Everything has became very expensive
No error (d)
these days.
17. She neither has visit (a)/nor will visit (b)/
(a) No error
her family anytime soon. (c)/No error (d)
(b) Everything has became
18. Their opinion of (a)/the President would
(c) very expensive
not effect (b)/his popularity in the country.
(d) these days
(c)/No error (d)
36. Organizing World Cup matches in England
19. Each painter was to draw a picture (a)/as
imply that rains can be a constant threat.
realistic as possible; (b)/one of them draws
(a) be a constant threat
a rose.(c)/No error (d)
(b) in England imply
20. Cricket and Bollywood (a)/gets a lot of (b)/
(c) that rains can be
attention from the Indian media. (c)/No
(d) Organizing World Cup matches
error (d)
18. Most of the work of this NGO are of little
21. After my son had searched (a)/for an hour benefit to the disadvantaged.
(b)/he realized that his pen had been laying (a) Most of the work
on the table. (c)/No error (d) (b) of this NGO
22. Ten new members (a)/have been enrolled (c) to the disadvantaged
(b)/and seven resigned. (c)/No error (d) (d) are of little benefit
23. I am hearing (a)/someone (b)/at the door. 19. Rohit did not came to the office because
(c)/No error (d) he got held up due to the heavy rains.
24. Cosmetics prices have raised so rapidly (a)/ (a) to the office
in the past few months (b)/that some ladies (b) due to the heavy rains
have stopped purchasing them. (c)/No (c) Rohit did not came
error (d) (d) because he got held up
25. I want (a)/that you should (b)/perform 37. Everybody is waiting to see whether the
well. (c)/No error (d) new leadership has effect some changes
26. The servant (a)/hanged the lamp (b)/on the soon in the party.
wall. (c)/No error (d) (a) Everybody is waiting to see
27. Roshni always want (a)/to get the best of (b) changes soon in the party
facilities (b)/whether she deserves it or not. (c) has effect some changes
(c)/No error (d) (d) whether the new leadership
28. After 70 years of independence many (a)/ 38. Their house aren’t very big but their garden
socio-economic problems is still (b)/ is.
remaining to be solved in India. (c)/No (a) aren’t very big (b) Their house
error (d) (c) garden is (d) but their
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39. Our most memorable meeting wi th SET - 01 (Answer)
Spielberg happened while we were at the
Berlin Film Festival in 1977, where the film 1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (d)
‘Shatranj ke Khilari’ were being screened 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(d)
as India’s official entry. 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15.(d)
(a) Our most memorable meeting 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20.(a)
(b) while we were at 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25.(a)
(c) where the film
26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30.(d)
(d) were being screened
40. Doctors say that eating red meat is one of 31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (a) 34. (d) 35.(a)
a lead cause of heart disease. 36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (d) 39. (c) 40.(a)
(a) is one of a lead cause 41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(a)
(b) of heart disease 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(a)
(c) Doctors say that
(d) eating red meat SET - 02 (Answer)
41. Rescue officials was unable to find any 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (b)
survivors in the California boat tragedy. 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (d) 10.(a)
(a) was unable (b) in the 11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15.(d)
(c) to find (d) Rescue officials
16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(b)
42. Please don’t disturbs to me as I am reading
a book. 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25.(c)
(a) Please don’t (b) reading a book 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (d) 29. (d) 30.(d)
(c) as I am (d) disturbs to me 31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (d) 34. (a) 35.(d)
43. Some of us are plan to go for a movie 36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (d) 39. (a) 40.(b)
tonight. 41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (c) 44. (a) 45.(b)
(a) for a movie (b) to go 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(a)
(c) Some of us (d) are plan to go al
44. Many firms fail because when they begin SET - 03 (Answer)
(a)/exporting, they have not research the
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (e)
(b)/target markets or have not planned
6. (c) 7. (e) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10.(d)
enough. (c)/No error (d)
45. Modern medicines has scored significant 11. (e) 12. (b) 13. (e) 14. (c) 15.(a)
victories (a)/against both infection and 16. (b) 17. (e) 18. (b) 19. (e) 20.(c)
trauma (b)/the major causes of ill health 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25.(b)
and death. (c)/No error (d) 26. (a) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(a)
46. This will explains the decision taken (a)/ 31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35.(b)
to impose a blockade on the country in (b)/ 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40.(a)
the midst of a crisis. (c)/No error (d) 41. (e) 42. (c) 43. (c) 44. (b) 45.(a)
47. You occasionally stop to admire the 46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(b)
intellectual (a)/scenery, or you sometimes
retrace your steps (b)/to make sure you
SET - 04 (Answer)
had seen everything. (c)/No error (d)
48. Radium is so expensive that you (a)/could 1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c)
be a millionaire if you own (b)/only half a 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10.(c)
pound of it! (c)/No error (d)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15.(b)
49. Our digestive system produces an
assimilable, (a)/nutrientrich liquid that 16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20.(b)
builds and (b)/nourish our first body 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(b)
tissue, plasma. (c)/No error (d) 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30.(b)
50. Just as we nourishes the body, (a)/we need 31. (d) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35.(b)
to nurture the soul to connect to the 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c)
creative (b)/power of the universe and to 41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (b) 45.(b)
manifest joy in our lives. (c)/No error (d) 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(a)
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SET - 05 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a) 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a)
6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10.(b) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10.(a)
11. (a) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (b) 15.(a)
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20.(a) 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(c)
21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(d) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25.(b)
26. (a) 27. (c) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30.(c) 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30.(a)
31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35.(b) 31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (a) 34. (d) 35.(b)
36. (c) 37. (d) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(b) 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (c) 40.(c)
41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (a) 45.(c) 41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(d)
46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(b) 46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(c)

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Time and Tense

Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense

1.Simple Present 1. Simple Past 1. Simple Future
2.Present Continuous 2. Past Continuous 2. Future Continuous
3.Present Perfect 3. Past Perfect 3. Future Perfect
4.Present Perfect Continuous 4. Past Perfect Continuous 4. Future Perfect Continuous.

1. Simple Present Tense (A) I read a newspaper every morning.

(B) He gets up at 4 a.m. every morning.
Structure: Rule 2 :– with universal Truth, principles,
 S + V1/5 + O/C permanent activities is used in Simple
 S + don’t/doesn’t + V1+ O/C present
 Do/does + S + V1 + O/C (A) Man is mortal.
 Don’t/doesn’t + S + V1 + O/C + ? (B) The sun rises in the east.
 WH + Do/does + S + V1 + O/C + ? (C) Two and two makes four.
 WH + Don’t/doesn’t + S + V1+ O/C + ? (D) Water boils at 1000 C.
Rule 3 :– with these words Simple Present
Do + not = Don’t is used.
Does + not = Doesn’t

Use of Simple Present Tense agree Imagine refuse

Rule 1 :– Simple Present Tense appear know remember
habitual, or regular or repeated action believe like see
express consider look seem
always daily never desire love smell
rarely hardly seldom feel mean suppose
usually scarcely Generally forget mind think
sometimes occasionally habitually hate notice trust
hear prefer
(A) He takes tea without sugar.
hope recognize
(B) He always comes here at night.
(C) He generally comes here at night.
(D) He usually comes here at night. (A) I hate you.
(E) He always comes here on Sunday. (B) I love you.
Every morning Every noon (C) I know you.
(D) I believe in you.
Every day Every week
Rule 4 :– Simple Present Tense is used
Every evening Every night with (fixed programme/plan) with these
Every month Every year words.
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Tomorrow Next morning Next evening (C) She leaves for Patna next Friday.
Next week Next month Next year (D) The School reopens in July.
(E) The P.M comes here tomorrow.
In March On Sunday on Monday
Rule 5 :– Conditional Sentence
Next night On Tuesday In February
Clauses Principal
In January Next day On Friday
Clause Sub-ordinate Clause
(A) He goes to Patna next month.
(B) My brother returns tomorrow.

If
Even if S + V 1/5 + O , S + shall/will/can/may + V1 + O
Till
Until
(a) If you come to me , I will teach you
Unless
When (b) Unless you work hard, You will not succeed.
Whenever (c) I shall teach you, If you come .
Before (d) When he comes here, He will help me.
After (e) If you run fast, You will win the race.
As soon As
As long As
In case

SPECIAL STRUCTURE
We are about to go to Patna.
 S + has/have + to + V1 + O/C.

He has to face Problems. I am about to teach him.

He has to do this work for money? Mother is about to cook

 S + do/does+ V1+ O/C.
His father is ill. He has to do work. I do read.
I do play.
My mother is not at home. I have to cook You do write.
 S + is/am/are + to + V1 + O/C. Rama does dance.
 Do + V 1

I am to write a letter. Do eat

Do read
He is to reach Patna. Do sleep
Do write
Sumit is to go to school.  S + do/does + nothing+ but+ V1+ O/C.

He is to earn money. He does nothing but play.

Priya is to sing a song. He does nothing but eat.

 S + is/am/are + about + to + V1 + O/C.
He does nothing but read.
He is about to read the newspaper
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Pooja does nothing but sleep. (E) P.S is teaching present continuous
 S + know+ how to + V1+ OW tense.
Note :– Present Continouous Tense is used
with this word.
Doesn’t Pooja know how to dance?
 Now
You know how to do this work?  Currently
 At present
 At the moment
Do you know how to Stitch?
 This morning
 This evening
Does Rohan know how to drive a car?  This night
 Mohit brushes her teeth twice a day.
 Does he go to school? (A) He is reading English now.
 Does he write an email? (B) P.K sir is teaching mathematics at
 He gets up early every day. present.
 I like ice-cream. Rule 2 :– Verbs Present
 I run every weekend. Continuous Tense
 It usually rains every day here.
 It smells very delicious in the kitchen.
 My father always washes the cars. abhor hear recollect
 My father goes to gym every day. consist of know see
 My sisters do the ironing. desire notice trust
 My son lives in Dubai.
hate recall belong to
 My teacher sometimes forgets his keys.
 She loves to play basketball. involve resemble depend
 She thinks he is very handsome. mean taste fit
 The students wear their uniform. prefer appear include
 They speak English in USA. remember dare look
 They talk too much. sound doubt please
2. Present Continuous Tense accept hope refuse
contain lack seem
 S + is/am/are + V4 + O/C
detest owe want
 S + isn’t/aren’t + V4+ O/C
have recognize comprise
 is/am /are + S + V4 + O/C ?
 isn’t/aren’t + S + V4 + O/C ? keep satisfy deserve
 WH + is/am/are + S + V4 + O/C ? need think forget
 WH + isn’t/aren’t + S + V4 + O/C ? presuppose believe intend
Is + not = isn’t require deny love
Am + not = aren’t suppose equal possess
Are + not = aren’t admit imagine regard
cost like smell
Use of Present Continuous Tense dislike own wish
Rule 1 :- Present Continuous Tense
Practice Session With Classes
Action
(continued) 1. I am believing (a)/you have submitted (b)/
(A) He is sleeping. all the necessary documents.(c)/No error (d)
(B) He is sitting in the park. 2. I was not able to(a)/solve the questions as
(C) Mukesh is coming now. (b)/I was not knowing the answers.(c) /No
(D) They are playing cricket. error (d)
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3. I am (a)/hearing a strange (b)/noise now.  Now I am going to search for Peace.
(c) /No error (d)  They are going to bring milk.
4. I am believing (a)/you have submitted all  They are trying to meet you.
(b)/the necessary documents.(c)/No error  They are wearing the shoes.
(d)  They are wearing the shoes.
5. I am feeling that you are right. (×)  We are trying to learn English.
I feel that you are night.()  We aren’t doing anything
6. She has a handsome husband. ()  When are you going to Delhi?
She is having a handsome husband. (×)  When is Rohan coming from Delhi?
7. She is knowing him very well. (×)  When is Shyam going to Patna?
She knows him very well. ()  Why are they going there?
 Verbs Simple Present Tense  Why are you buying this book?
 Why is Ram buying this paper?
Verbs  You are going to raise wrong step.
Present Continuous Tense
 See 3. Present Perfect Tense
Simple Present Structure:
continuous Tense  S + has/have + V3+ O/C
We are seeing with our eyes. (×)  S + hasn’t/haven’t + V3+ O/C
We see with our eyes. ()  Has/have + S + V3 + O/C?
You are seeing her playing in the ground.  Hasn’t/haven’t + S + V3+ O/C?
(×)  WH + has/have+ S + V3 + O/C?
You see her playing in the ground. ()  WH + hasn’t/haven’t + S + V3 + O/C?
 see Has + not = Hasn’t
Continuous Tense Have + not = Havent

I am seeing you tonight. Use of Present perfect Tense

Rule 1 :– Present perfect Tense
Formating of V4  + ing
VL + CL = LL → Double  I have just bought a pen.
Hit + ing = Hitting  She has written a letter.
Sit + ing = Sitting  I have read.
Put + ing = Putting  He has done this work.
 She has gone there.
Dig + ing = Digging
 I have read this book.
Begin + ing = Beginning Rule 2 :– Tense past actions
VL + VL + CL = + ing Past
Join + ing = Joining actions for/since
Lead + ing = Leading
Read + ing = Reading
Meet + ing = Meeting
Cheat + ing = Cheating I have known you for 10 days. ()
I have been knowing you for 10 days. (×)
LL – E = E → I + ing I have lived in this house since 2021. ()
Save + ing = Saving He has taught in this school for five years.
Drive + ing = Driving ()
Write + ing = Writing Rohan has been ill since Monday. ()
Rule 3 :- Ever / Never / Just / Already + V3
Leave + ing = Leaving
1. It is the (a)/first time. That (b)/I have eaten
Come + ing = Coming
ever chicken (c)/No error (d)
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2. They already (a)/have (b)/won the match.  Since night
(c)/No error (d)  Since dusk
Rule 4 :– Present Perfect Tense past  Since midnight
time expressing words – last year, last  Name of the days
week, last month, yesterday, the other day,  Since Sunday
 Since Monday
ago etc.
 Since Tuesday
He arrived last week. ()
 Name of the months.
He has arrived last week. (×)
 Since January
I saw him last year. ()
 Since February
have seen him last year. (×)  Since March
She came the other day. ()  Name of the years
She has come the other day. (×)  Since 1980
 Since 1990
For the first time I have seen the love in  O’ clock/ A.M./P.M.
the eye of my beloved  Since 5 O’ clock
Rule 5 :– with these words Present Perfect  Since 6 a.m.
Tense is used.  yesterday/last night/last week/last month/
last year
already always  Since yesterday
for just  Since last night
often recently  Since last month
 Since last year
so far up to now
 Name of the season
ever never  Since Spring
lately occasionally  Since winter
several times since  Since Autumn
 Since Summer
up to the yet
 Name of the festivals
present
 Since Dipawali
 He came recently. (×)  Since Christmas
 He has come recently. ()  Since Eid
 He worked here for five hours. (×)  Since Easter
 He has worked there for five hours. ()  Name of the events
 Ram completed his work up to now. (×)  Since arrival
 Ram has completed his work up to now.()  Since his departure
 Priya did not come yet. (×)  Since his birth
 Priya has not come yet. ()  Since his marriage
 The train already left. (×) ‘For’ is used before
 The train has already left. ()  Numeral Adjectives + Minutes
for thirty minutes
Use of ‘Since’ and ‘for’
 for twenty minute
‘Since’ is used before  for many minutes
 Name of the parts of the day.  for several minutes
 Since morning  Numeral Adjectives + hours
 Since dawn for two hours
 Since moon  for many hours
 Since daybreak  for three hours
 Since afternoon  for several hours
 Since sunrise  Numeral Adjectives + days
 Since evening  for five days
 Since sunset  for many days
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 for two days  Have you ever wanted to do this work?
 for several days  Have you quited smoke?
 Numeral Adjectives + weeks  Have you seen the Tajmahal?
 for two weeks  He hasn’t come yet.
 for many weeks  I have been a good singer since childhood.
 for three weeks  I have seen the whole world.
 for several weeks  I have worked hard.
 Numeral Adjectives + months  I have worked hard.
 for two months  I haven’t seen him for many days.
 for many months  No one has hurted me.
 for six months  They have never gone against us.
 for several months
 Numeral Adjectives + years 4. Present Perfect Continuous Tense
 for three years Structure:
 for many years  S + has/have + been + V4+ O/C
 for six years
 S + hasn’t/haven’t + been + V4 + O/C
 for several years
 Has/have + S + been + V4 + O/C?
 Numeral Adjectives + decades
 for three decades  Hasn’t/haven’t + S + been + V4+ O/C?
 for many decades  WH + has/have+ S + been + V4 + O/C?
 for four decades  WH + hasn’t/haven’t + S + been + V4 + O/
 for several decades C?
 Numeral Adjectives + Centuries
1. Simple Past Tense
 for two centuries
 for many centuries
 for four centuries Structure
 for several centuries
 S + V2 + O/C
 A + minute
 for a minute  S + didn’t + V1+ O/C
 An + hour  Did + S + V1 + O/C
 for an hour  Didn’t + S + V1 + O/C + ?
 A + day  WH + did + S + V1 + O/C + ?
 for a day
 A + week
 WH + didn’t + S + V1+ O/C + ?
 for a week
 A + month Did + Not = Don't
 for a month
 A + year Use of Simple Past Tense
 for a year
 A + decade Rule (1) :– Simple Past Tense
 for a decade habitual, or regular or repeated action
 A + century express
 for a century always daily never
 A long period/ a long time/ ever/ a while/ usually scarcely Generally
a moment. rarely hardly seldom
 for a long period sometimes occasionally habitually
 for a while
(a) He took tea without sugar.
 for a long time
(b) He always came here at night.
 for a moment
 for ever (c) She always invited me to dinner.
 Seasons (d) He usually came here at night.
 For two season (e) He always came here on Sunday.
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Rule (3) :– It is time, it is high time, it is
about time, etc. Simple Past Tense If I were a king you would be my queen.

If I where a king Katrina Kaif would being

(a) It is time he started playing cricket. queen.
(b) It is high time Radhika left for the
flight.
(c) It is time he start playing cricket. If I were a bird I would fly in the sky.
(d) It is high time Radhika leave for the Unfulfilled wish, condition, desire
flight. I wish, If, as if, as
Rule (4) :– Past though Simple Past tense

previous action Past Example:

Perfect Tense I wish I were the P.M. of India.
subsequent action If I were a bird.
Simple Past Tense
He speaks as if, He were a dog.

The patient had died before the doctor He walks as if He were a lion.
came.
She looked at me, as if she wanted to say
Previous action Subsequent action
something.
Past Perfect Tense Simple Past Tense
The doctor came after the patient had died.
You are talking in such a way as though I
Subsequent action Previous action am your enemy.
Simple Past Tense Past Perfect Tense
The train had departed when he reached He walks as if he were a horse.
the station.

You momorise as if you were a parrot.

Subsequent action Previous action
Past Perfect Tense Simple Past Tense
He behaves as if he were a king.
Conditional Sentence of Past Tense
(1) If + S + V2 + O, S + would/could/might / He orders me as if I were his wife.
should + V1 + O
Example: Use of Used to
 Used to Past habit
If you come to me, I would teach you.
KGS
Structure:
If you came to KGS I would teach you S + used + to + V1 + O, S + V2 + O
English. Example:
(a) I used to read the newspaper.
If she saved money, she would buy a new (b) I used to come here.
car. (c) I used to run.
Imaginary Action: (d) I used to take tea, when I was in Patna.
(e) I used to watch movies when I was in
If + S + Were + Noun/Pronoun, S + would
Delhi.
+ V1 + O
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 Example:
If + S + were + ________ , S + Would + v 1

I would sometimes read the newspaper.

If I were a bird, I will fly. ()
If I were a bird, I would fly. () I would always come here.

He used to come here before. I would always run.

Rule (5) :– Direct speech Reporting Verb
He used to smoke before. Past Tense reported speech Simple
Present Tense Indirect speech
I used to love history at school. Reported speech Simple Present Tense,
Simple past Tense
He always used to carry some change with She said, “I want to read a novel.” ’! Direct
him. She said that he wanted to read a novel. ’!
Indirect
He used to borrow money and forget to pay
it back.
SPECIAL STRUCTURE
 S + had + to + V1 + O/C.

He used to shut himself in his room and He had to face problems.

work for hours.
He had to do this work for money?
A train used to run on coal before.
His father was ill. He had to do work.
He used to live in Paris then.
My mother was not at home. I had to cook.
He used to lie.  S + was/were + to + V1 + O/C.

Used he to lie? I was to write a letter.

He used not to lie. He was to reach Patna.

Used he to come here? Sumit was to go to school.

He used not go to there before. He was to earn money.

He did not use to go there before.
Priya was to sing a song.
Used you to go there before?  S + was/were + about + to + V1 + O/C.
Did you use to go there before?
Were you about to laugh?
Use of 'Would'
Would Past habit Was Seeta about to laugh?

Structure: Why were you about to go?

 S + would + sometimes/seldom/often/
always/generally + V1 + O. It was about to rain.
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I was to speak. I am to go to Patna.

The patient was about to die. I am about to go to Patna.

2. Past Continuous Tense
I was to go to Patna.
Structure:
S + was/were + V4+ O/C,
I was about to go to Patna.
S + wasn’t/weren’t + V4 + O/C
Was/Were + S + V4 + O/C?
He was to go to Patna.
Wasn’t/Weren’t + S + V4+ O/C?
WH + was/were + S + V4 + O/C?
You were to go home.
WH + wasn’t/weren’t + S + V4 + O/C?
Example:
Deepa was to come to me.

Were you going?

Where was she to go?
I were waiting you.
I was playing when he came here.
He was looking at me.
What were you doing when Vinod went
He was praising you. there.

Waves were crashing on the shore. I was watching the class of P.S. Sir when
my father came.
People were drawing water from a well. Note:–

He was feeling strange/funny.

The TV was functioning/working normally He was standi ng.

until yesterday.
He was standing in a queue.
The wind was blowing.
He was sitting.
A river was flowing.
She was sitting in the kitchen.
Buffaloes were wallowing in the mud.
He was wearing a new dress.
I was waiting for my turn in the queue.
3. Past Perfect Tense
He was sweating profusely.
Structure:
 S + had + V3 + O/C, S + V2 + O/C
I was reading this book this time yesterday.
 S + hadn't + V3 + O/C
Special Rule  Had + S + V3 + O/C?
 Hadn't + S + V3 + O/C?
 S + was/were + to + V1 + O/C.  WH + had + S + V3 + O/C?
 S + was/were + about + to + V1 + O/C.  WH + hadn't + S + V3 + O/C?
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Note:– Past Rule (2) :– Past Perfect Tense past
previous
action Past Perfect Structure
Tense Structure:
subsequent action (i) If + S + had + M.V3 + (,) + S + would/could/
might + have + M.V3 + O
Simple Past Tense
(ii) Had + S + M.V3 + (,) + would/could/might
Example: + have + M.V3 + O
If the police had come a little before,
The thief had run away before the police the criminal would not have gone away.
came. Had the student studied honestly, he would
have succeeded.
I had called before you called. Rule (3) :– Direct speech Reporting Verb
Past Tense Reported Speech Simple
Ram had slept before I came. Past Tense Indirect Speech Simple
Past Tense Past Perfect Tense
The bell had rung before I reached school.
Direct : Mukesh said, “I bought a pen
The doctor came after the patient had died.
yesterday.
Indirect : Mukesh said that he had bought
I reached school but the bell had rung. a pen the previous day.
Direct : She said to me, “Binay came
I went after you had come. late.”
Indirect : She told me that Binay had
I departed after the sun had risen. come late.
Points to remember:
He had kissed his children before went. Tense Subject had + V3

He had warned me before I spoke. The thief had fled away before the police
came.
The patient had died before the doctor
came. tense

Use of Past Perfect Tense

Rule (1) :– Direct speech Reporting Verb Past Perfect
Past Tense Reported Speech Present Simple Past
Perfect Tense Indirect speech Example:
Present Perfect Tense, Past Perfect Tense
He had gone away before the sun set.

Direct : He said, “ I have finished my I had gone

work.”
Indirect : He said that he had finished his
work. I went.
Direct : The criminal said, “ I have looted
the bank.” Conditional Sentence (had + V3)
Indirect : The criminal said that he had If + S + had + V3 + O,
looted the bank.
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S + would/could/might/should + have V3  S + won't/shan't + V1 + OW
+O  will/shall + S + V1 + OW?
Example:  won’t/shan't + S + V1 + OW?
KGS  WH + will/shall + S + V1 + OW?
If you had come to KGS I would have taught  WH + won't/shan't + S+ V1+ OW?
you. Example:

If I had known you were coming, I would I will come.

have baked a cake.
I will go.

If she had saved enough money, she would I will eat.

have bought a new bicycle.
I will sit.
If I had studied, I would have passed the
exam. I will say.
4. Past Perfect Continuous Tense
I will meet him tomorrow.
Structure:
 S + had been + V4 + O/C He will be ten years old tomorrow.
 S + hadn't been + V4 + O/C
 Had + S + been + V4 + O/C?
They will get married next week.
 Hadn't + S + been + V4 + O/C?
 WH + had + S + been + V4 + O/C?
We will stop at 9:15.
 WH + hadn't + S + been + V4 + O/C?
Example:
He will certainly come here.
I had been running.
He will certainly win this race.
Neha had been talking.
You will get better in a couple of days.
They had been working.
We wil take a decision very soon.
Use of Past Perfect Continuous Tense
Tense We will win the match.

I will need some more money.

Example:
These shoes will last more than two years.
He had been working since dawn.
The class will be over at six o'clock.

Mohan had been reparing the bicycle You will go to Patna tomorrow.
since 8 am.
You will do nothing.
1. Simple Future Tense
 S + will/shall + V1 + OW I will go to delhi tomorrow.
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 won't/shan't + S + be + V4 + OW?
You will finish your work today.  WH + will/shall + S + be + V4 + OW?
 WH + won't/shan’t + S + be + V4 + OW?
He will sell his car. Example:
IAS
I will be an I.A.S officer. I shall be singing.

The Poor will not be remain poor forever. May a will be reading.

I will be there tomorrow. Kapil will be playing.

If he comes then I will help him. Use of Future Imperfect Tense

(1) Tense
If you study then you will pass.
 Conditional sentence Principal Clause
Example:
Simple Future Tense
I shall be sitting in my room when you
I shall buy a motorcycle when the price come.
comes down.
His brother will be playing football when
Principal Clause Subordinate Clause he comes.
Simple Future Tense Simple Present Tense
(2) Tense
If you come here. I shall help you.

Subordinate Clause Principal Clause Example:

Simple Present Tense Simple Future Tense
She will come if you write to her. He will be eating then.

Principal Clause Subordinate Clause I shall be working as usual.

Simple Future Tense Simple Present Tense
When it rains, the plants will grow. They will be reading that time.
(3) Tense
Subordinate Clause Principal Clause
(Habitual actions)
Simple Present Tense Simple Future Tense
Rule (5) :– Direct speech Reporting Verb
Example:
Past Tense reported speech Simple

Future Tense Indirect speech
Spring will be coming again.
Reported speech
Will ________ Would

Shall ________ Should He will be committing mistakes.
Can ________ Could 3. Future Perfect Tense
May ________ Might
Must ________ had to  S + will/shall + have + V3 + OW
 S + won't/shan't + have + V3 + OW
2. Future Countinuous Tense  will/shall + S + have + V3 + OW?
 S + will/shall + be + V4 + OW  won't/shan't + S + have + V3 + OW?
 S + won't/shan't + be + V4 + OW  WH + will/shall + S + have + V3 + OW?
 will/shall + S + be + V4 + OW?  WH + won't/shan't + S + have + V3 + OW?
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Example: I think you will have understood my
 problem.
Mohan will have done this work.
4. Future Perfect Continuous Tense

I shall have written a letter. Structure:
  S + will/shall + have been + V4 + OW
The teacher will have taught.
 S + won’t/shan’t + have been + V4 + OW
 will/shall + S + have been + V4 + OW?
(1) Tense
 won't/shan't + S + have been + V4 + OW?
 WH + will/shall + S + have been + V4 +
Example: OW?
 WH + won't/shan't + S + have been + V4 +
I shall have come back by the evening. OW?
Example:
All the schools wi ll have closed by 
tomorrow. Ram will have been playing since morning.
(2) Tense 
(Assumption) (Imagination) I shall have been working form 2008.

Example:
The teacher willl have been teaching.
Note:– Since Future Tense
You will have heard the name of Mahatma
Gandhi. From/by
Preposition
Neha will have got the first prize. 
I shall have been learning English by the
end of this year.

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07. (Voice)
Simple Present Tense 3. You surprise me.
(a) I am to be surprised.
AV  S + V1/5 + O (b) You are surprised.
(c) I am surprised.
(d) Me is surprised
4. People speak English all over the world.
(a) English is spoken all over the world.
PV  S + is/am/are + V + by + O
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(b) English was spoken all over the world.
(c) English was spoken by people.
(d) English is being spoken by people.
5. Do you understand what I mean?
(a) What I mean is that understood by you?
(b) Was what I mean understood by you?
Example: (c) Is what I mean understood by you?
AV : Vikash makes a noise. (d) What I mean is Understood by you?
PV : A noise is made by Vikash. 6. They pick the flowers fresh every morning.
AV : Girls like water balls. (a) The Fresh flowers are picked every
PV : Water balls are liked by Girls. morning by them.
AV : Children love Mom. (b) The flowers are fresh and picked every
PV : Mom is loved by Children. morning by them.
AV : Madhuri takes coffe e every (c) The flowers are picked fresh every
evening. morning by them.
PV : Coffee is taken by Madhuri every
(d) The picked flowers are fresh every
evening.
AV : We respect him. morning by them.
PV : He is respected. 7. God gives us happiness.
AV : My brother does not help me. (a) Happiness is given by God.
PV : I am not helped by My brother. (b) Happiness is being given to us by God.
(c) Happiness has been given by God.
PRACTICE (d) Happiness will be given by God.
1. This medicine gives me a heartburn. 8. She begins her day with a cup of coffee.
(a) Giving of heartburn is down by this (a) Her day is being begun with a cup of
medicine. coffee.
(b) I have got heartburn by that medicine.
(b) Her day is begun with a cup of coffee.
(c) A heartburn is given to me by this
medicine. (c) A cup of coffee is beginning her day.
(d) Heartburning has been caused by this (d) A cup of coffee has begun her day.
medicine. 9. My mother bakes cakes.
2. They fly kites. (a) A cake was baked by my mother.
(a) Kites are flown by them. (b) My mother is baking the cake.
(b) Kites are being flown by them.
(c) A cake is being baked by my mother.
(c) We should by flying kites.
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10. Children make a noise. (a) Italian is spoken by my brilliant niece.
(a) A noise was being made by the children. (b) Italian was being spoken by my
(b) Noise is made by children. brilliant niece.
(c) A noise was made by the children. (c) Italian is being spoken by my brilliant
(d) A noise is being made by the children. niece.
(d) Italian has been spoken by my brilliant
Present Continuous Tense niece.
3. She is putting in many hours of work.
AV  S + is/am/are + V + O (a) Many hours of work would be put in
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by her.
(b) Many hours of work is being put by
her.
(c) Many hours of work are being put in
PV  S + is/am/are + being + V4 + O by her.
(d) Many hours of work will be put in by
her.
4. The event manager is making all the
reservations.
(a) All the reservations would be made by
the event manager.
(b) All the reservations are being made by
Example:
the event manager.
AV : She is writing a book.
(c) All the reservations would have been
PV : A book is being written by her.
made by the event manager.
AV : Rani is singing a song.
(d) All the reservations will have been
PV : A song is being sung by Rani.
made by the event manager.
AV : The Students are watching the
5. The candidates are writing an essay.
match.
(a) An essay was wrote by the candidates.
PV : The match is being watched by
(b) An essay is being written by the
the students.
candidates.
AV : Soni is answering the question.
(c) An essay has had been written by the
PV : The question is being answered
candidates.
by Sweta.
(d) An essay had been written by the
AV : I am drawing the picture.
candidates.
PV : The picture is being drawn by me.
6. They are constructing a residential youth
AV : They are not picking the flowers.
hostel.
PV : The flowers are not being picked
(a) A residential youth hostel is being
by them.
constructed by them.
(b) A residential youth hostel has been
PRACTICE
constructed by them.
1. The two Prime Ministers are signing the (c) A residential youth hostel was
accord. constructed by them.
(a) The accord was being signed by the two (d) A residential youth hostel is constructed
Prime Ministers. by them.
(b) The accord is being signed by the two 7. The farmer is ploughing the fields.
Prime Ministers. (a) The fields are ploughed by the farmer.
(c) The accord has been signed by the two (b) The fields have been ploughed by the
Prime Ministers. farmer.
(d) The accord had been signed by the two (c) The fields are being ploughed by the
Prime Ministers. farmer.
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18. Credit cards are replacing cash AV : Virat has thrown the balls.
transactions. PV : The balls have been thrown by
(a) Cash transactions had been replaced Virat.
by credit cards. AV : He has washed the plates.
(b) Cash transactions have been replaced PV : The plates have been washed by
by credit cards. him.
(c) Cash transactions are being replaced AV : Nushrat has written this letter.
by credit cards. PV : This letter has been written by
(d) Cash transactions are replaced by Nushrat
credit cards.
PRACTICE
19. Doctors are constantly monitoring the
condition of the patient. 1. Has anyone from our team answered your
(a) The condition of the patient has been question?
constantly monitored by the doctors. (a) Did someone from our team answer to
(b) The condition of the patient is being your question?
constantly monitored by the doctors. (b) Is your question been answered by
(c) The condition of doctors is being someone from our team?
constantly monitored by the patient. (c) Has your question been answered by
(d) Th e co ndition of the patient is anyone from our team?
(d) Have your question been answered by
constantly monitored by the doctors.
anyone from our team?
20. The team manager is examining the
2. We have finished the assignment.
documents of all the players.
(a) The assignment has been finished by us.
(a) Examination of the documents of all (b) The assignment were finished by us.
the players was done by the team (c) The assignment had been finished by us.
manager. (d) The assignment has had been finished
(b) The documents of all the players are by us.
being examined by the team manager. 3. Jayesh has sent the email.
(c) The documents of all the players the (a) The email has had been sent by Jayesh.
team manager is examining. (b) The email has been sent by Jayesh.
(d) The team manager has been examining (c) The email was sent by Jayesh.
the documents of all the players. (d) The email was send by Jayesh.
4. They have painted the house green.
Present Perfect Tense (a) The house green was painted.
(b) The house has painted green.
AV  S + has/have + V 3 + O (c) The house has been painted green.
(d) The house had been painted.
5. I have bought a new pair of shoes.
(a) A new pair of shoes was bought by me.
(b) A new pair of shoes is brought by me.
PV  S + has/have + being + V 3 + O (c) A new pair of shoes has been bought
by me.
(d) A new pair of shoes had been bought
by me.
6. Heavy taxes have been imposed on luxury
items by the government.
Example: (a) The government is imposing heavy taxes
AV : I have told a lie. on luxury items.
PV : A lie has been told by me. (b) The government has imposed heavy
taxes on luxury items.
AV : Someone has stolen my watch.
(c) The government imposed heavy taxes
PV : My watch has been stolen.
on luxury items.
AV : They have cut all telephone wires. (d) The government had imposed heavy
PV : All telephone wires have been cut. taxes on luxury items.
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7. Has the car been cleaned by the driver? Example:
(a) How has the driver cleaned the car? AV : Deepu wrote this story.
(b) Does the driver clean the car? PV : This story was written by Deepu.
(c) Has the driver cleaned the car? AV : Mukesh spoke the truth.
(d) Did the driver clean the car? PV : The truth was spoken by Ajay.
8. The Indian Army has inducted several AV : She stole my bag.
women officers in infantry and Armoured PV : My bag was stolen by her.
AV : The mad dog bit the beggar.
Corps.
PV : The beggar was bitten by the mad
(a) Several indian officers will be inducted dog.
by the Indian Army in infantry and AV : The police did not catch the thief.
Armoured Corps. PV : The thief was not caught by the
(b) Several indian officers were inducted police.
by the Indian Army in infantry and
Armoured Corps. PRACTICE
(c) Several indian officers are being 1. His elder sister taught him English.
inducted by the Indian Army in infantry (a) He is being taught English by his elder
and Armoured Corps. sister.
(d) Several indian officers have been (b) His elder sister is taught English by
inducted by the Indian Army in infantry him.
and Armoured Corps. (c) He has been taught English by his elder
9. Please share your class notes with me. sister.
(a) Your class notes have been shared with (d) He was taught English by his elder sister.
me. 2. They offered me a chair.
(b) You are requested to share your class (a) I offered a chair to them
notes with me. (b) A chair is offered to me by them.
(c) Why don't you share your class notes (c) A chair was being offered to me.
with me? (d) I was offered a chair by them.
3. The children sang the national anthem
(d) You can share your class notes with
with great enthusiasm.
me.
(a) The national anthem has been sung
10. We have written all the library rules on with great enthusiasm by the children.
the notice-board. (b) The national anthem was been sung
(a) All the library rules have been written with great enthusiasm by the children.
on the notice-board. (c) The national anthem was sung with
(b) All the library rules were written on the great enthusiasm by the children.
notice-board. (d) The national anthem is been sung with
(c) All the library rules are being written great enthusiasm by the children.
on the notice-board. 4. He incurred heavy losses in business.
(d) We are writing all the library rules on (a) Heavy losses was incurred in business
the notice-board. by him.
(b) Heavy losses were incurred in business
Simple Past Tense by him.
(c) Heavy losses are being incurred in
business by him.
AV  S + V2 + O (d) Heavy losses are incurred in business
by him.
5. The crop was adversely affected by the
inadequate rainfall.
(a) The adversely rainfall has affected the
PV  S + was/were + V 3 + by + O inadequate crop.
(b) The inadequate rainfall was adversely
affecting the crop.
(c) The inadequate rainfall adversely
affected the crop.
(d) The inadequate crop adversely affected
the rainfall.
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6. Their children were brought up with great Example:
care. AV : Someone was reading the Geeta.
(a) They had brought up their children with PV : The Geeta was being read.
great care. AV : The bad Boys were making a
(b) Their children brought them up with noise.
great care. PV : A noise was being made by The
(c) They brought up their children with bad Boys.
great care. AV : He was writing a letter.
(d) They have been bringing up their PV : A letter was being written by him.
children with great care. AV : The Students were solving the
7. She never trusted anyone. problems.
(a) Her trust was never for anyone. PV : The problems were being solved
(b) She was never trusted by anyone. by the students.
(c) No one was ever trusted by her. AV : She was not writing a letter to her
husband.
(d) Anyone is not trusted by her.
PV : A letter was not being written by
8. They opened a new mall nearby last month.
her to her husband.
(a) A new mall can be open nearby last
AV : The Farmers were sowing the
month.
plants.
(b) A new mall was opened nearby last
PV : The plants were being sown by
month.
the farmers.
(c) Nearby a new mall is opened last
month. PRACTICE
(d) A new mall will be opened nearby last
1. Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
month.
(a) A note was written to her boss by
9. The artist played the violin.
Mariam.
(a) The violin had been played by the artist
(b) A note was wrote by Mariam to her
(b) The violin will be played by the artist
boss.
(c) The violin is being played by the artist
(c) A note was being written by Mariam to
(d) The violin was played by the artist
her boss.
10. Did you receive my letter? (d) A note was written by Mariam to her
(a) Did my letter was received by you? boss.
(b) Have you been received by my letter? 2. Ram was singing a beautiful song for his
(c) Was my letter received by you? mother.
(d) Has my letter been received by you? (a) A beautiful song was being sung by
Ram for his mother.
Past Continuous Tense
(b) A beautiful song was sang by Ram for
his mother.
AV  S + was/were + V + O
4
(c) A beautiful song was sung by Ram for
his mother.
(d) A beautiful song was sung for his
mother by Ram.
3. The kids were laughing at the old lady.
PV  S + was/were + being + V 4 + O (a) The old lady is laughing at the kids.
(b) The old lady was being laughed at by
the kids.
(c) The old lady was being laughed by the
kids.
(d) The old lady was laughed at by the
kids.
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4. The theatre was keeping a seat for you. 10. The injured were being removed to the
(a) A seat was being kept for you by the hospital by the police.
theatre. (a) The police removed the injured to the
(b) Keeping of a seat for you has been done hospital.
by the theatre. (b) The injured was removing the police to
(c) The theatre has kept a seat for you. the hospital.
(d) A seat would be kept for you by the (c) The police was removing the injured to
theatre. the hospital.
5. They were distributing food grains among (d) The police has been removing the
the poor. injured to the hospital.
(a) Food grains were being distributed
among the poor. Past Perfect Tense
(b) Food grains were distributed among
the poor. AV  S + had + V3 + O
(c) The poor will be distributed among food
grains
(d) Food grains will be distributed among
the poor.
6. The two little girls were playing a game of PV  S + had + been + V3 + by+ O
dice.
(a) The two little girls had played a game
of dice.
(b) A game of dice was played by the two
little girls.
(c) A game of dice was being played by
the two little girls. Example:
(d) The two little girls had been playing a AV : The farmers had reaped the crops
game of dice. before the rains fall.
7. Preparations were being made for the PV : The crops had been reaped by the
sports meet at the school. farmers before the rains fell.
(a) They have been making preparations AV : The players had won the match.
for the sports meet at the school. PV : The match had been won by the
(b) They were making preparations for the players.
sports meet at the school. AV : The children had eaten all the
(c) They have started making preparations cakes before the party began.
for the sports meet at the school. PV : all teh cakes had been eaten by
(d) They have made preparations for the the children before the party
sports meet at the school. began.
8. She was seen sitting in the last row. AV : They had not done the ir
(a) We see her sitting in the last row.
homework.
(b) We saw her sitting in the last row.
PV : Their homework had not been
(c) We had seen her sitting in the last row.
done.
(d) We have seen her sitting in the last row.
9. The chairs were being arranged in the AV : He had made several mistakes.
examination hall by the staff. PV : Several mistakes had been made
(a) The chairs were arranging the staff in by him.
the examination hall.
(b) The staff was arranging the chairs in PRACTICE
the examination hall.
(c) The staff has been arranging the chairs 1. He had completed the work.
in the examination hall. (a) The work is completed by him.
(d) The staff has arranged the chairs in (b) The work has been completed by him.
the examination hall. (c) The work was completed by him.
(d) The work had been completed by him.
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2. The men had constructed the bridge. (c) The invaders destroy many cities in
(a) The bridge has been constructed by the these days.
men. (d) Many cities were destroyed in those
(b) The bridge was constructed by the days by invaders.
men. 9. Who had laughed at you?
(c) The bridge was being constructed by (a) By whom had you been laughed at?
the men. (b) Who had you been laughed at?
(d) The bridge had been constructed by the (c) By whom you had been laughed at?
men. (d) By whom were you been laughed at?
3. Our task had been completed before 10. The sailors had never encountered such a
sunset. rough sea.
(a) We completed our task before sunset. (a) Such a rough se a was ne ver
(b) We have completed our task before encountered by the sailors.
sunset. (b) Such a rough sea had never been
(c) We complete our task before sunset. encountered by the sailors.
(d) We had completed our task before (c) Such a rough sea has never been
sunset. encountered by the sailors.
4. The agent has disclosed the secret before (d) Such a rough sea is never encountered
it was evening.
by the sailors.
(a) The secret was disclosed by the agent
before it was evening. Simple Future Tense
(b) The secret had disclosed by the agent
before it had been evening. AV  S + will/shall + V + O
1

(c) The secret had been disclosed by the

agent before it was evening.
(d) The secret was disclosed by the agent
before it had been evening.
5. The Minister had already informed his PV  S + will/shall + be + V3 + by + O
Cabinet about his decision.
(a) His Cabinet was already informed
about the Minister's decision.
(b) His Cabinet has already informed the
Minister about his decision.
(c) His Cabinet had already been informed
Example:
about his decision by the Minister.
AV : Someone will read the Gita.
(d) His Cabinet will have already been
PV : The Gita will be read.
informed about the Minister's decision.
AV : He will help me.
6. He had committed a mistake.
PV : I will be helped by him.
(a) A mistake had committed by him.
AV : People will remember Gandhijee.
(b) A mistake was committed by him.
(c) A mistake had been committed by him. PV : Gandhijee will be remembered by
(d) A mistake has been committed by him. people.
7. The walls had not been decorated by us. AV : The students will welcome the
(a) We had not decorated the walls. principal.
(b) We have not been decorating the walls. PV : The principal will be welcomed by
(c) We had not been decorating the walls. The students.
(d) We have not decorated the walls.
8. Many cities had been destroyed by the
PRACTICE
invaders in those days. 1. I will not do this work.
(a) Many invaders destroyed cities in those (a) This work I will not do.
days. (b) I will not be doing this work.
(b) In those days the invaders had (c) Let this work not be done by me.
destroyed many cities. (d) This work will not be done by me.
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2. Will she tell us the truth? 9. She will bring cakes.
(a) Is the truth told to us by her? (a) Cakes are to be brought by her.
(b) The truth will be told to us by her. (b) Cakes will be bought by her.
(c) Will the truth be told to us by her? (c) Cakes will be brought by her.
(d) Will the truth be told us by her? (d) Cakes are to be bought by her.
3. Will those happy days be ever forgotten 10. He will object to my proposal.
by me? (a) My proposal will be objected to by him.
(a) Will I ever forget those happy days? (b) The objection to my proposal will come
(b) Shall I ever forgot these happy days? from him.
(c) Would I forget these happy days? (c) His objection will be to my proposal.
(d) Ever shall I forget those happy days? (d) There will be an objectiont to my
4. The Principal will meet the students this proposal by him.
evening.
(a) The students will be met by the Future Perfect Tense
Principal this evening.
AV  S + will/shall + have + V + O
3
(b) The students could be met by the
Principal this evening.
(c) The students would be met by the
Principal this evening.
(d) The students will be meeting the
Principal this evening. PV  S + will/shall + have + been + V3 + by + O
5. They will demolish the entire block.
(a) The entire block is being demolished.
(b) The block may be demolished entirely.
(c) The entire block will have to be
demolished by them.
(d) The entire block will be demolished by
Example:
them.
6. Will they pull down the old building? AV : They will have built the house.
(a) Will the old building be pulled by them? PV : The house will have been built.
(b) Will the old building being pulled down AV : He will have planted a tree.
by them? PV : A tree will have been planted by
(c) Will the old building be being pulled him.
down by them? AV : He will have read the Maha-
(d) Will the old building be pulled down bharata.
by them. PV : The Mahabharata will have been
7. We will telecast the programme next read by him.
Sunday at 4 p.m. AV : She will have sold her necklace.
(a) The programme will be telecast by us PV : Her necklace will have been sold
next Sunday at 4 p.m. by her.
(b) The programme would be telecast by
us next sunday at 4 p.m.
PRACTICE
(c) The programme will be telecasted by 1. Who will have broken the Gramophone
us next Sunday at 4 p.m. record?
(d) The programme would be telecasted by (a) By whom the Gramophone record has
the next Sunday at 4 p.m. been broken?
8. I shall post these letters to tomorrow. (b) By whom have the Gramophone record
(a) The letters have to be posted tomorrow. been broken?
(b) The se l ette rs would be posted
(c) By whom will the Gramophone record
tomorrow.
have been broken?
(c) These letters will be posted tomorrow.
(d) The se lette rs are to be posted (d) By whom has the Gramophone record
tomorrow. been broken?
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2. You will have to pull down this sky-scraper 2. Circumstances will oblilge me to go.
as you have-not complied with the town (a) I will oblige the circumstances and go.
planning regulations. (b) I shall be obl iged to go by the
(a) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled circumstances.
down as the town planning regulations (c) Under the circumstances, I should go.
have not been complied with. (d) I would we be obliged by the
(b) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled circumstances to go.
down by you as the town planning 3. You must do your duty.
regulations have not been complied by (a) Your duty must be done by you.
you. (b) You must be doing duty.
(c) This sky-scraper will be pulled down (c) Your duty should have been done by
you.
as the town planning regulations have
(d) You have done your duty.
not been complied with.
4. One shoud keep one's promise.
(d) This sky-scraper will have to be pulled
(a) One's promise should be kept by us.
down as the town planning regulations (b) One's promise has to be kept.
have not been complied. (c) A promise should be keeping.
(d) A promise should be kept.
Modals
5. One cannot gather grapes from thistles.
 Modals Auxiliary Verb : will/would (a) Thistles cannot be gathered from
shall/should garpes.
can/could (b) Grapes canoot be gathered from
may/might thistles.
must/ought to (c) Grapes and thistles cannot be gathered
Modal Auxiliary by one.
(d) Grapes cannot be gathered by them.
Verbs 6. One could see her lying on the flowerbeds.
Modals Structure Type I (a) Flowerbeds could be seen lying on her.
(b) She could see one lying on flowerbeds.
AV  S + Modals +V + O
1
(c) She could be seen lying on flowerbeds.
(d) She could be lying on flowerbeds seen.
7. I would advise you not to get on the wrong
side of your boss.
(a) It would be advised by me not to get
PV  S + Modals + be + V3 + by + O on the wrong side of your boss.
(b) It would be my advice not to get on the
wrong side of your boss.
(c) You would be advised by me not to get
on the wrong side of your boss.
(d) My advice to you would be not to get
on the wrong side of your boss.
PRACTICE 8. You must write off all those bad debts.
(a) You must be written off by all those
1. The members should adhere to all the bad debts.
decisions. (b) All those bad debts must be written off
(a) All the decisions adhered to the by you.
members. (c) Write off all those bad debts.
(b) All the decisions should be adhered to (d) All those bad debts cold be written off.
by the members. 9. They should shoot the traitor dead.
(c) All the decisions should be adhered to (a) The traitor should be shot at by them.
by the members. (b) The traitor should be shot them.
(d) All should adhere to the decisions of (c) The traitor should be shot dead by
the mebers. them.
(d) The traitor is shot by them.
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10. They will demolish the entire block.
Phrasal Verb
(a) The entire block is being demolished.
(b) The block may be demolished entirely. 1. Ask for =
(c) The entie block will have to be 2. Break down =
demolished by them. 3. Break out =
(d) The entire block will be demolished by
them. 4. Break up =
5. Bring up =
Modals Structure Type II 6. Come across =
7. Eat into =
AV  S + Modals + have + V3 + O
8. Give up =
9. Look after =
10. Look into =
11. Make out =
PV  S + Modals + have + been + V 3 + by + O
12. Run away =
13. See off =
14. Take over =
15. Send for =

Phrasal Verb Phrasal Verb

PRACTICE 1. Supply with
2. Sympathise with
1. I should have met him yesterday. 3. Provide with
(a) He should have met by me yesterday. 4. Prefer to
(b) He should be meeting me yesterday. 5. Insist on
(c) He should have been meeting by me 6. Congratulate on
7. Compare With/to
yesterday.
8. Acquaint with
(d) He should have been met by me 9. Surprised at
yesterday. 10. Reply to
2. Teachers might have given their students 11. Pleased with
some concessions. 12. Interest in
(a) Their students might have given some 13. Fire at
concessions to their teachers. 14. Arrived At/in
(b) Their students might be given some 15. aim at
concessions by their teachers. words Prepositions
(c) Their students might be giving some
concessions to their teachers.
(d) Students might have been given some Passive 'by' Preposition
concessions by their teachers.
Note :– Passive ‘by’
(i) Enquired into, laughed at, looking after, Preposition
searching for, arrived at etc
Prepositions Passive
PRACTICE SET-01-06
Preposition by
Example Set-01
(ii) Phrasal Verbs
1. Select the correct passive form of the
Passive given sentence.
Manu will tell her later.
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(a) She will be tell later by Manu. 6. Select the correct passive form of the
(b) She will tell later by Manu. given sentence.
(c) She will be told later by Manu. Shalu has ordered new copies of the
(d) She will be tell later album.
SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (1ST SHIFT) (a) New copies of the album have being
2. Select the correct active form of the given ordered by Shalu.
sentence. (b) New copies of the album has been
Has the villa been occupied by them? ordered by Shalu.
(a) Did they occupied the villa? (c) New copies of the album has been
(b) Had they occupied the villa? order by Shalu.
(c) Have they occupied the villa? (d) New copies of the album have been
(d) Do they occupied the villa? ordered by Shalu.
SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (1ST SHIFT) SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (4th SHIFT)
3. Select the option that expresses the given 7. Select the correct passive form of the
sentence in passive voice. given sentence.
Priya washes her clothes in the He has downloaded the movie on his
evening. phone.
(a) The clothes was washed by Priya in a) The movie has been downloaded by
the evening. him on his phone.
(b) The clothes is washed by Priya in the (b) The movie was downloaded by him on
evening. his phone.
(c) The clothes are washed by Priya in the
(c) The movie is been downloaded by him
evening.
on his phone.
(d) The clothes were washed by Priya in
(d) The movie are being downloaded by
the evening
him on his phone.
SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (2ST SHIFT)
4. Select the correct passive form of the SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (4th SHIFT)
given sentence. 8. Select the correct active form of the given
The manager explained the latest sentence.
assignment to Lana. Her phone can't be switched off by my
(a) The latest assignment was explained father.
to Lana by the manager. (a) My father switches off her phone.
(b) The latest assignment had explained (b) My father could not switch off her
to Lana by the manager. phone.
(c) The latest assignment had been (c) My father have not switched off her
explained to Lana by the manager. phone.
(d) The latest assignment had been (d) My father can't switch off her phone.
explain to Lana by the manager. SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
9. Select the option that expresses the given
5. Select the option that expresses the given
sentence in active voice.
sentence in passive voice.
Robin rolled the marble through a small The wounded man was being helped by
plastic pipe. a few men.
(a) The marble was rolled by Robin in a (a) The wounded man had been helped
small plastic pipe. by a few men.
(b) A small plastic pipe was rolled (b) A few men were helping the wounded
through a marble by Robin. man.
(c) The marble was rolled through a small (c) The wounded man was helping a few
plastic pipe by Robin. men.
(d) The marble through a small plastic (d) A few men are helping the wounded
pipe was rolled by Robin. man.
SSC CGL TIER - I 01/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT) SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
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10. Select the option that expresses the given (a) Jyoti will have forgotten the keys.
sentence in passive voice. (b) Jyoti had forgotten the keys.
Mandeep has repaired the truck. (c) Jyoti has been forgetting the keys.
(a) The truck have been repaired by (d) Jyoti has forgotten the keys.
Mandeep. SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (4th SHIFT)
(b) The truck had been repaired by 16. Select the correct passive form of the
Mandeep. given sentence.
(c) The truck is been repaired by The new owners hired a lot of new
Mandeep. servers.
(d) The truck has been repaired by (a) A lot of new servers were hired by the
Mandeep. new owners.
SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (2ST SHIFT) (b) A lot of new servers are being hired by
11. Select the option that expresses the given the new owners.
sentence in active voice. (c) A lot of new servers are hired by the
The jewel thief was punished by the new owners.
judge.
(d) A lot of new servers had been hired by
(a) Punishment had been given to jewel
the new owners.
thief.
SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
(b) The police had punished the jewel
thief. 17. Select the option that expresses the given
(c) The judge punished the jewel thief. sentence in passive voice.
(d) Punishment was given to jewel thief. Had they not cleared the exam?
SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (2ST SHIFT) (a) Is the exam not been cleared by them?
12. Select the correct active form of the given (b) Have the exam not been cleared by
sentence. them?
Was the message given by him? (c) Was the exam not been cleared by
(a) Was he given the message? them?
(b) Does he give the message? (d) Had the exam not been cleared by
(c) Did he gave the message? them?
(d) Did he give the message? SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT) 18. Select the correct active form of the given
13. Select the option that expresses the given sentence.
sentence in passive voice. Why is peace being demanded by you?
All his friends laughed at him. (a) Why you are demanding peace?
(a) He became laughable to his friends. (b) Why are peace demanded?
(b) He was laughed at by all his friends. (c) Why are you demanding peace?
(c) His friends were being laughed at by (d) Why you demand peace?
him. SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (2nd SHIFT)
(d) All his friends were laughing at him. 19. Select the correct passive form of the
SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT) given sentence.
14. Select the correct passive form of the They fired her because she was
given sentence. careless.
People speak Cantonese in Hong-Kong. (a) She is being fired by them because
(a) Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong. she was careless.
(b) Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong. (b) She is fired by them because she was
(c) Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong careless.
by people. (c) She had been fired by them because
(d) Cantonese is being spoken in Hong- she was careless.
Kong. (d) She was fired by them because she
SSC CGL TIER - I 02/12/2022 (4th SHIFT) was careless.
15. Select the option that expresses the given SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (2nd SHIFT)
sentence in active voice. 20. Select the correct passive form of the
The keys have been forgotten by Jyoti. given sentence.
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The indentured labourers fix the roads. (a) The movie fascinated me.
(a) The roads was fixed by indentured (b) The movie was fascinated to me.
labourers. (c) The movie fascinate me.
(b) The roads were fixed by indentured (d) The movie fascinates me.
labourers. SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
(c) The roads are fixed by indentured 25. Select the option that expresses the given
labourers. sentence in passive voice.
(d) The roads were being fixed by The first-year students are bidding
indentured labourers. farewell to their seniors.
(a) Farewell is to be bid to their seniors by
SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
the first-year students.
21. Select the option that expresses the given
(b) Farewell was being bid to their seniors
sentence in active voice.
by the first-year students.
The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, (c) Farewell is being bid to their seniors
the savior. by the first-year students.
(a) Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil (d) Their seniors is being bid farewell by
king. the first-year students.
(b) The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (1st SHIFT)
king. 26. Select the correct passive form of the
(c) Gandolf, the savior, had defeated the given sentence.
evil king. My parents have booked a mini-
(d) Gandolf, the savior, defeats the evil getaway for me.
king. (a) A mini-getaway was being booked for
SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT) me by my parents.
22. Select the correct passive voice form for (b) A mini-getaway had been booked for
the given sentence. me by my parents.
Rashi was writing a letter to her (c) A mini-getaway was been booked for
husband. me by my parents.
(a) A letter was being written by Rashi to (d) A mini-getaway have been booked for
her husband. me by my parents.
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(b) A letter were being written by Rashi to
27. Select the option that expresses the given
her husband.
sentence in active voice.
(c) A letter was been written by Rashi to The gate was opened by the peon.
her husband. (a) The peon is opening the gate.
(d) A letter were been written by Rashi to (b) The peon opened the gate.
her husband. (c) The peon was opening the gate.
SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (4TH SHIFT) (d) The gate was being opened by the
23. Select the option that expresses the given peon.
sentence in active voice. SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (2ND SHIFT)
Let the farewell be bidden to our 28. Select the correct active form of the given
seniors. sentence.
(a) We should be bidden farewell by our The memorial event is expected to be
seniors. attended by thousands of people.
(b) Our seniors should bid farewell to us. (a) Thousands of people was expected to
(c) Let us bid farewell to our seniors. attend the memorial event.
(b) Thousands of people are expected to
(d) Our seniors should be bidden
attending the memorial event.
farewell.
(c) Thousands of people had expected to
SSC CGL TIER - I 03/12/2022 (4TH SHIFT) attending the memorial event.
24. Select the option that expresses the given (d) Thousands of people are expected to
sentence in active voice. attend the memorial event.
I was fascinated by the movie. SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (3RD SHIFT)
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29. Select the correct passive voice form for 34. Select the correct active form of the given
the given sentence. sentence.
My brother likes football. The dog was terrified by the unex-
(a) Football was liked by my brother. pected noise.
(b) Football is like by my brother. (a) The unexpected noise had terrified the
(c) Football was like by my brother. dog.
(d) Football is liked by my brother. (b) The unexpected noise terrified the
SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (3RD SHIFT) dog.
30. Select the correct passive form of the (c) The unexpected noise has terrified the
given sentence. dog.
The department conferred a scholar- (d) The unexpected noise terrifies the
ship to Kailash.
dog.
(a) A scholarship had been conferred to
SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (2nd SHIFT)
Kailash by the department.
35. Select the correct active form of the given
(b) A scholarship is being conferred to
Kailash by the department. sentence.
(c) A scholarship was conferred to This trail is not frequently visited by
Kailash by the department. hikers.
(d) A scholarship has been conferred in (a) Hikers not have frequently visit this
Kailash by the department. trail.
SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (4th SHIFT) (b) Hikers does not frequently visit this
31. Select the correct active form of the given trail.
sentence. (c) Hikers do not visit this trail
This game will not be played by you. frequently.
(a) You will not play this game. (d) Hikers did not frequently visit this
(b) You will not be playing this game. trail.
(c) You could not play this game. SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (2nd SHIFT)
(d) You had not play this game. 36. Select the correct passive form of the
SSC CGL TIER - I 05/12/2022 (4th SHIFT) given sentence.
32. Select the correct active form of the given The government will build an
sentence. amphitheatre.
AIDS will have been cured by the year (a) An amphitheatre will be build by the
2070 by scientists. government.
(a) Scientists will have cured AIDS by the (b) An amphitheatre will be built by the
year 2070. government.
(b) Scientists cured AIDS by the year (c) An amphitheatre would be built by the
2070.
government.
(c) Scientists will cure AIDS by the year
(d) An amphitheatre be build by the
2070.
government
(d) Scientists must have cured AIDS by
the year 2070. SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) 37. Select the option that expresses the given
33. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
sentence in active voice. Don't pluck the flowers.
Honest and polite people are admired (a) The flowers should not be pluck.
by everyone. (b) You are requested not to plucked the
(a) Everyone has been admiring honest flowers.
and polite people. (c) I am requesting you to pluck the
(b) Everyone admired honest and polite flowers.
people. (d) Let the flowers not be plucked.
(c) Everyone will admire honest and SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
polite people. 38. Select the option that expresses the given
(d) Everyone admires honest and polite sentence in passive voice.
people. The company sold the newly intro-
SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) duced car to the highest bidder.
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(a) The newly introduced car was sold to 43. Select the correct active form of the given
the highest bidder by the company. sentence.
(b) The company sold the newly My cafe has been revisited by many
introduced car to the highest bidder. tourists.
(c) The newly introduced car has sold to (a) Many tourists revisited my cafe.
the highest bidder by the company. (b) Many tourists did revisited my cafe.
(d) The newly introduced car sold to the (c) Many tourists have revisited my cafe.
highest bidder by the company. (d) Many tourists has revisited my cafe.
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39. Select the option that expresses the given 44. Select the correct active form of the given
sentence in passive voice. sentence.
Did Rani call you? Luckily, the machinery was not used
(a) Did you called by Rani? by them.
(b) Was you called by Rani? (a) Luckily, they had not used the
(c) Were you called by Rani? machinery.
(d) Are you called by Rani? (b) Luckily, they did not used the
SSC CGL TIER - I 06/12/2022 (4th SHIFT) machinery.
40. Select the option that expresses the given (c) Luckily, they have not used the
sentence in passive voice. machinery.
The secretary was noting down the (d) Luckily, I did not used the machinery.
dictation. SSC CGL TIER - I 07/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
(a) The secretary noted the dictation. 45. Select the correct active form of the given
(b) The dictation was noted down by the sentence.
secretary. You are asked to tell the plumber to
(c) The notes were noted by the secretary. mend all the pipes.
(d) The dictation was being noted down (a) Command the plumber mending all
by the secretary the pipes.
SSC CGL TIER - I 07/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) (b) Tell the plumber to mend all the pipes.
41. Select the correct active form of the given (c) All the pipes must be mend.
sentence. (d) Tell the plumber mending all the
Football tournament was being avoided pipes.
by his son. SSC CGL TIER - I 07/12/2022 (3rd SHIFT)
(a) His son is avoiding football 46. Select the correct active form of the given
tournament. sentence.
(b) His son was avoiding football How his problems will be fixed by you?
tournament. (a) How are you fixing his problems?
(c) His son avoided football tournament. (b) How you fix his problems?
(d) His son avoids football tournament. (c) How will you fix his problems?
SSC CGL TIER - I 07/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) (d) How his problems fixed?
42. Select the option that expresses the given SSC CGL TIER - I 07/12/2022 (4th SHIFT)
sentence in passive voice. 47. Select the correct passive form of the
The patient remembers his son taking given sentence.
him to the temple. She will present the paper next week.
(a) The patient remembers he was taken (a) The paper could be presented next
to the temple by his son. week by her.
(b) The patient remembers taken to the (b) The paper will be presented next week
temple by his son. by her.
(c) The patient remembers himself being (c) The paper would be presented next
taken to the temple by his son. week by her.
(d) The patient remembers being taken to (d) The paper can be presented next week
the temple by his son. by her.
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48. Select the correct active form of the given (b) Computers have been used by people
sentence. for various purposes.
A terrible disaster was witnessed by our (c) Computers are used by people for
country. various purposes.
(a) Our country had witnessed a terrible (d) Computers will be used by people for
disaster. various purposes.
(b) Our country is witnessing a terrible 3. She always cooks delicious food.
disaster. (a) Delicious food is cooked by her
(c) Our country witnessed a terrible always.
disaster. (b) Delicious food is always being cooked
(d) Our country witnesses a terrible by her.
disaster. (c) Delicious food has been cooked by
SSC CGL TIER - I 08/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) her.
49. Select the option that expresses the given (d) Delicious food was being cooked by
sentence in active voice. her.
The important points were narrated in
4. Who asked you to draft this letter?
the class by the teacher.
(a) By who you are asked to draft this
(a) The teacher was narrating important
letter.
points in the class.
(b) By who have you been asked to draft
(b) The teacher had narrated the
important points in the class. this letter.
(c) The teacher narrated the important (c) By whom were you asked to draft this
points in the class. letter?
(d) In the class, the important points (d) By whom you were asked to draft this
were narrated. letter
SSC CGL TIER - I 08/12/2022 (1st SHIFT) 5. Today I accomplished my task success-
50. When big tech companies owned your fully.
phones, they could make money on all (a) Today my task is accomplished
sorts of services. successfully.
(a) When your phones are owned by big (b) Today my task has been accomplish-
tech companies, they could make ed successfully.
money on all sort of services. (c) Today my task accomplished success-
(b) When your phones were owned by big fully.
tech companies, they could make (d) Today my task was accomplished
money on all sorts of services. successfully.
(c) When your phone were being owned 6. The scheme permits investors to buy the
by big tech companies, they could shares from foreign companies.
make money on all sorts of services. (a) Under the scheme, the investors may
(d) When your phones owned big tech be permitted to buy shares from
companies, they could make money foreign companies.
on all sorts of services. (b) Under the scheme, the investors have
been permited to buy shares from
Set - 02 foreign companies.
1. We found the lock broken last night. (c) Under the scheme, the investors are
(a) The lock was found by us breaking permitted to buy shares from foreign
last night. companies.
(b) The lock was found by us broken last (d) Under the scheme, the investors were
night. permitted to buy shares from foreign
(c) The lock was broken by us last night. companies.
(d) The broken lock we found last night. 7. She looks after the child.
2. People use computers for various perpos- (a) The child are looked after by her.
es. (b) The child were looked after by her.
(a) Computers are being used by people (c) The child is looked after by her.
for various purposes. (d) None of these
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8. Prepare yourself for the worst. by you?
(a) You be prepared for the worst. 15. God gives us happiness.
(b) The worst should be prepared by (a) Happiness is given by God.
yourself. (b) Happiness is being given to us by
(c) Be prepared for the worst. God.
(d) For the worst, preparation should be (c) Happiness has been given by God.
made by you. (d) Happiness will be given by God.
9. It is impossible to do this. 16. She is calling me.
(a) Doing this is impossible. (a) I was being called by her.
(b) This is impossible to be done. (b) I am being called by her.
(c) This must not be done. (c) I have been called by her.
(d) This can't be done. (d) None of these
10. Do not inform the police about the 17. Everyone praises good men.
robbery. (a) Good men are being given praises by
(a) The police do not be informed about everyone.
the robbery. (b) Good men are praised by everyone.
(b) Let not the police be informed about (c) Everyone give praises to good men.
the robbery. (d) Good men are given praises by
(c) Let the police be informed about the everyone.
robbery. 18. Children make a noise.
(d) The police need to be informed by the (a) A noise was being made by the
robbery. children.
11. I don't like people telling me what to do. (b) A noise is made by children
(a) I don't like it when people are telling (c) A noise was made by the children.
me what to do. (d) A noise is being made by the children.
(b) I don't like being told what to do. 19. He Impresses his boss with his
(c) Telling me what to do is what I don't performance.
like. (a) His boss is impressed by his perfor-
(d) I don't like people when they tell me mance.
what to do. (b) His performance impresses his boss.
12. Her manners pleased us very much. (c) His boss is impressed at his perfor-
(a) We were very much pleased on her mance.
manners. (d) His boss is impressed in his perfor-
(b) We are very much pleased with her mance.
manners. 20. None likes him.
(c) We pleased her very much with (a) He is liked by none
manners. (b) He was not liked by anyone
(d) We were very much pleased with her (c) He has not been liked by anyone
manners. (d) He is not liked by anyone
13. She beings her day with a cup of coffee. 21. She often praises me.
(a) Her day is being begun with a cup of (a) I was often praised by her
coffee. (b) I have been often praised by her
(b) Her day is begun with a cup of coffee. (c) I am often praises by her
(c) A cup of coffee is beginning her day. (d) I am often praised by her
(d) A cup of coffee has begun her day. 22. Do not insult the poor.
14. Where do you keep the current (a) Let the poor not be insult.
magazines? (b) Let not the poor the insulted.
(a) Where were the current magazines (c) Let the poor to be not insulted.
kept? (d) Let us not insulted the poor.
(b) Where have the current magazines 23. It interests me.
been kept? (a) I have been interested in it.
(c) Where are the current magazines (b) I am interested in it.
being kept? (c) I will be interested in it.
(d) Where are the current magazines kept (d) I was interested in it.
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24. God helps those who help themselves. (c) The sight of the miserable beggar
(a) Those who help themselves help God. moves Rosemary to tears.
(b) Those who help themselves are helped (d) The sight of the miserable beggar had
by God. moved rosemary to tears.
(c) Those who help God help themselves. 32. The news surprised us.
(d) Those who are helped by themselves (a) We are surprised at the news
are helped by God. (b) We were surprised by the news
25. People say that he is a spy. (c) We are surprised by the news
(a) It was said that he is a spy. (d) We were surprised at the news
(b) It is said by people that he is a spy. 33. Who asked you to draft this letter?
(c) It has been said that he is a spy. (a) By who you are asked to draft this
(d) It is said that he is a spy.
letter.
26. We found the lock broken last night.
(b) By who have you been asked to draft
(a) The lock was found by us breaking
this letter.
last night.
(b) The lock was found by us broken last (c) By whom were you asked to draft this
night. letter?
(c) The lock was broken by us last night. (d) By whom you were asked to draft this
(d) The broken lock we found last night. letter.
27. Who inaugurated the fair? 34. They created such a fuss over a trivial
(a) The fair was inaugurated by whom? matter.
(b) The fair is inaugurated by who? (a) Such a fuss is being created over a
(c) By whom was the fair inaugurated? trivial matter.
(d) By who was the fair inaugurated? (b) Such a fuss was created over a trivial
28. Mother gave him a little puppy. matter.
(a) He was given a little puppy by mother. (c) Such a fuss has been created over a
(b) A little puppy was being given to him trivial matter.
by mother. (d) By them such a fuss has been created
(c) He had been given a little puppy by over a trivial matter.
mother. 35. The lightning caused a serious forest fire
(d) A little puppy is given to him by his and damaged many nearby houses.
mother. (a) A serious forest fire has been caused
29. The company paid her a meagre salary. by lightning and many nearby houses
(a) She was paid a meagre salary by the have been damaged.
company. (b) A serious forest fire was caused by
(b) A meagre salary has been paid to her lightning and many houses are
by the company. damaged.
(c) She was being paid a meagre salary (c) A serious forest fire had been caused
by the company. by lightning and many nearby houses
(d) A meagre salary was to be paid to her had been damaged.
by the company. (d) A serious forest fire was caused by
30. Sameer shut the door with a bang. lightning and many nearby houses
(a) The door was shut with a bang by were damaged.
Sameer. 36. Today I accomplished my task success-
(b) The door with a bang shut by Sameer. fully.
(c) The door shut Sameer with a bang. (a) Today my task is accomplished succe-
(d) The door had been shut with a bang ssfully.
by Sameer. (b) Today my task has been accomplish-
31. Resemary was moved to tears at the sight
ed successfully.
of the miserable beggar.
(c) Today my task accomplished success-
(a) The sight of the miserable beggar
fully.
moved rosemary to tears.
(d) Today my task was accomplished
(b) The sight of the miserable beggar has
moved rosemary to tears. successfully.
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37. Look! They have painted the door. (b) A circle was drawn by them in the
(a) Look! The door's being painted. morning.
(b) Look! The door had been painted. (c) In the morning a circle have been
(c) Look! The door has been painted. drawn by them.
(d) Look! The door was painted. (d) A circle has been drawing since
38. She was advised 15 day's rest after her morning.
surgery. 44. The burglar destroyed several items in the
(a) The doctor was advised her 15 day's room. Even the carpet has been torn.
rest after her surgery. (a) Several items destroyed in the room
(b) The doctor has advised her 15 days' by the burglar. Even the carpet he has
rest after her surgery. torn.
(c) The doctor advised her 15 days' rest (b) Several items in the room were
after her surgery. destroyed by the burglar. Even the
(d) The doctor had advised her 15 day's carpet was torn.
rest after her surgery. (c) Including the carpet, several items in
39. When did he return my books? the room, also carpet has torn.
(a) When were my books returned by
(d) The burglar, being destroyed several
him?
items in the room, also carpet has
(b) When will my books be returned by
him? torn.
(c) When has he returned my books? 45. Mahmud gave me a pen.
(d) When are my books returned by him? (a) I was given a pen by mahmud.
40. Gandhiji started the Quit India Movement (b) I am given a pen by Mahmud
in 1942. (c) I had given a pen by Mahmud
(a) The Quit India Movement was started (d) A pen is given to me by Mahmud
by Gandhiji in 1942. 46. The shopkeeper lowered the prices.
(b) The Quit India Movement was been (a) The prices lowered the shopkeeper.
started by Gandhiji in 1942. (b) The prices were lowered by the shop-
(c) The Quit India Movement had been keeper.
started by Gandhiji in 1942. (c) Down went the prices.
(d) The Quit India Movement started by
Gandhiji in 1942. (d) The shopkeeper got down the prices.
41. Gagan Narang and Vijay won bronze 47. Mary kept her schedule meticulously.
medals in the London Olympics. (a) Mery's schedule was kept meticul-
(a) Bronze medals won by Gagan Narang ously by her.
and Vijay in the London Olympics. (b) Keeping the schedule meticulously
(b) Bronze Medals had been won by has been done by mary.
Gagan Narang and Vijay in the (c) Mary keeps meticulousness in her
London Olympics. schedule.
(c) Bronze mEdals were won by Gagan
(d) Her schedule would be kept meticul-
Narang and Vijay in the London
Olympics. ously by mary.
(d) Bronze medals have been won by 48. Why did she break the garden wall?
Gagan Narang and Vijay in the (a) Why the garden wall was broken by
London Olympics. her?
42. The boy laughed at the beggar. (b) Why had the garden wall been broken
(a) The beggar was laughed by the boy. by her?
(b) The beggar was being laughed by the (c) Why was the garden wall be broken by
boy. her?
(c) The beggar was being laughed at by
the boy. (d) Why will the garden wall be broken by
(d) The beggar was laughed at by the boy. her?
43. They drew a circle in the morning. 49. He admonished her for the error.
(a) A circle was being drawn by them in (a) She was admonished by him for the
the morning. error.
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(b) She has been admonished by him for (a) Are your lessons not be revised by
the error. you?
(c) She would be admonished by him for (b) Are your lessons not being revised by
the error. you?
(d) She is admonished by him for the (c) Are not your lessons revised by you?
error. (d) Are you not being revising your
lessons?
50. The boys saved many elders from being
drowned. 6. She is calling me.
(a) Many elders are saved from being (a) I was being called by her.
(b) I am being called by her.
drowned by the boys.
(c) I have been called by her.
(b) Many elders are being saved form
(d) None of these
being drowned by the boys.
7. My brilliant niece is speaking Italian.
(c) Many eleders were saved from being
(a) Italian is spoken by my brilliant niece.
drowned by the boys.
(b) Italian was being spoken by my
(d) Many elders have been saved from
brilliant niece.
being drowned by the boys.
(c) Italian is being spoken by my brilliant
Set - 03 niece.
(d) Italian has been spoken by my
1. India is evolving a new plan to control her brilliant niece.
population. 8. She is putting in many hours of work.
(a) A new plan is evolved by India to (a) Many hours of work would be put in
control her population. by her.
(b) A new plan has been evolved by India (b) Many hours of work is being put by
to control her population. her.
(c) A new plan was being evolved to (c) Many hours of work are being put in
control her population by India. by her.
(d) A new plan is being evolved by India to (d) Many hours of work will be put in by
control her population. her.
2. They are going to build a new airport near 9. Children make a noise.
the old one. (a) A noise was being made by the
(a) A new airport going to be built near children
the old one. (b) Noise is made by children
(b) A new airport is being built near the (c) A noise was made by the children.
old one. (d) A noise is being made by the children
(c) A new airport will be built near the old 10. You are teasing them.
one. (a) They were being teased by you.
(d) A new airport is going to be built near (b) They are teashing by you.
the old one. (c) They have been teasing by you.
3. It is being read by us. (d) They are being teased by you.
(a) We are reading it. 11. Complete the minutes of the last meeting.
(b) It will be read by us. (a) The last meeting's minutes are
(c) We can read it. completed.
(d) We have to read it. (b) The completed minutes of last
4. Rahul is teaching the children in the slum meeting is to be tabled.
areas. (c) Minutes of the last meeting are to be
(a) The children in the slum areas are completed.
taught by Rahul. (d) The meeting's last minutes are
(b) The children are taught by Rahul in completed.
the slum area. 12. I am going to bring him here.
(c) In the slum areas the children are (a) He is going to bring here by me.
learning from Rahul. (b) He is being brought here by me.
(d) The childrens in the slum areas are (c) He is going to be brought here by me.
being taught by Rahul. (d) He is being gone to be brought here by
5. Are you not revising your lessons? me.
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13. The lady is treading on the flowers. (c) Shankar has been playing the flute.
(a) The flowers are being treaden on by (d) Shankar playing the flute.
the lady. 21. The room is being swept by the sweeper.
(b) The flowers are being trodden on by (a) The sweeper is sweeping the room.
the lady. (b) The sweeper swept the room.
(c) The flowers are being trodon by the (c) The sweeper sweeps the room.
lady. (d) The sweeper has been sweeping the
(d) The flowers are being treaded on by room.
the lady. 22. My elder brother is playing cricket.
14. Ratan is performing an experiment. (a) Cricket was being played by my elder
(a) An experiment is performed by Ratan. brother.
(b) An experiment is being performed by (b) Cricket is being played by my elder
Ratan. brother.
(c) An experiment was performed by Ratan. (c) Cricket has been played by my elder
(d) Experiments were performed by Ratan. brother.
15. We prohibit smoking. (d) Cricket had been played by my elder
(a) Smoking is being prohibited. brother.
(b) Smoking has been prohibited. 23. The boy is climbing the cliff.
(c) Smoking will be prohibited. (a) The cliff have been climbed by the
(d) Smoking is prohibited. boy.
16. Who is singing such a sweet song? (b) The cliff was being climbed by the boy.
(a) By whom is such a sweet song sang? (c) The cliff is being climbed by the boy.
(b) By whom has such a sweet song (d) The cliff had been climbed by the boy.
sung?
24. You are making your life more difficult.
(c) By whom is such a sweet song sung?
(a) Your life is being made more difficult
(d) By whom is such a sweet song being
by you.
sung?
(b) You yourself make your life more
17. The police is unduly harassing me.
difficult.
(a) I am unduly harassed by the police.
(c) Your life had been made more difficult
(b) I was unduly harassed by the police.
by you yourself.
(c) I have being unduly harassed by the
(d) Making of your life more difficult has
police.
been done by yourself.
(d) I am being unduly harassed by the
police. 25. She is reading a novel.
18. The girls are making a noise. (a) She has had read a novel.
(a) A noise is made by the girls. (b) She reads a novel.
(b) A noise is being made by the girls. (c) Reading of a novel is being done by
(c) The girls should be making a noise. herself.
(d) A noise has been made by the girls. (d) A novel is being read by her.
19. The carpenter is making the furniture. 26. They found the lock broken last night.
(a) The furniture is being made by the (a) The lock was found by us breaking
carpenter. last night.
(b) The furniture was made by the (b) The lock was found by us broken last
carpenter. night.
(c) The furniture was being made by the (c) The lock was broken by us last night.
carpenter. (d) The broken rock we found last night.
(d) The furniture will be made by the 27. My watch can't be repaired by anyone.
carpenter. (a) No one will repair my watch.
20. The flute is being played by Shanker. (b) No one can repair my watch.
(a) Shankar was playing the flute. (c) No one can't repair my watch.
(b) Shankar is playing the flute. (d) No one will be able to repair my watch.
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28. Could you pass the salt? 35. The traitors should be shot dead by them.
(a) Could the salt been passed? (a) They should have shot the traitors
(b) Could the salt be passed by anyone? dead.
(c) Could the salt be past? (b) They shall shoot the traitors dead.
(c) They should shoot the traitors
(d) Could the salt the be passed?
(d) They shot the traitors dead.
29. One should avoid honking the horn
36. One cannot expect children to understand
unnecesarily.
these problems.
(a) Unnecessary honking of horn ought to (a) Children cannot be expected to
be avoided. understand these problems.
(b) Unnecessary honking of horn can be (b) Children to understand these problems
avoided. cannot be expected.
(c) Unnecessary honking of horn should (c) Children cannot be expected to be
be avoided. understood these problems.
(d) Unnecessary honking of horn must be (d) To understand these problems cannot
avoided. be expected from children by one.
30. One should not give unsolicited advice. 37. Can we send this big parcel by air?
(a) Unsolicited advice is not to be given. (a) Can this big parcel be sent by air?
(b) Unsolicited advice can't be given. (b) Can this big parcel sent by air?
(c) Unsolicited advice may not be given. (c) Could this big parcel be sent by air?
(d) Unsolicited advice should not be (d) Could this big parcel sent by us by
given. air?
31. We must respect the elders. 38. We should not encourage indiscipline.
(a) The elders deserve respect form us. (a) Indiscipline should have not
(b) The elders must be respected. encouraged by us.
(c) The elders must be respected by us. (b) Indiscipline should not be encouraged
(d) Respect the elders we must. by us.
32. The manager could not accept the union (c) Indiscipline should be not being en-
leader's proposals. couraged.
(a) The union leader's proposals could (d) Indiscipline should not been en-
not be accepted by the manager. couraged.
(b) The union leader's proposals were not 39. I cannot draw this picture.
accepted by the manager. (a) This picture cannot be drawn by me.
(c) The union leader's proposals will not (b) This picture cannot be drawn by I.
be accepted by the manager. (c) This picture could not be drawn by
(d) The union leader's proposals would me.
not be accepted by the manager. (d) This picture could not be drawn by I.
33. We must take care of all living species on 40. We must endure what we cannot cure.
Earth. (a) What cannot cured must endured.
(a) All living species on Earth are taken (b) What could be cure must be endured.
care of by us. (c) What we cure must be endured.
(b) All living species on Earth must be (d) What cannot be cured must be
taken care of by us. endured.
(c) All living species on Earth had been 41. Everyone must read this book.
taken care of by us. (a) This book should be read by everyone.
(d) All living species on Earth will be (b) This book has to be read by everyone.
taken care of by us. (c) This book is to be read by everyone.
34. I can teach Nalini. (d) This book must be read by everyone.
(a) Nalini can taught by me. 42. Can those happy moments be ever for-
(b) Nalini could be taught by me. gotten by me?"
(c) Nalini can be teach by me. (a) Shall I ever forget those happy
(d) Nalini can be taught by me. moments?
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(b) Can I ever forget those happy mo- (a) The student should have completed
ments? the task.
(c) Will I ever forget those happy mo- (b) The student should complete the task.
ments? (c) The student should be completing the
(d) Could I ever forget those happy task.
moments? (d) The student should have complete the
43. The gardener ought to water the plants task.
daily.
(a) The plants have been watered daily by Set - 04
the gardener. 1. The accountant took the money from the
(b) The plants ought to water daily by the customer.
gardener. (a) The money is taken from the customer
(c) The plants are ought to water daily by by the accountant.
the gardener. (b) The money was taken from the
(d) The plants ought to be watered daily
customer by the accountant.
by the gardener.
(c) The customer was taken the money by
44. Jatinder can help Gurdeep.
the accountant.
(a) Gurdeep can be helped by Jatinder.
(b) Gurdeep could be helped by Jatinder. (d) The money had been taken from the
(c) Gurdeep can be help by Jatinder. customer by the accountant.
(d) Gurdeep could be help by Jatinder. 2. The peon refused him admittance.
45. Indiscipline should not be encouraged. (a) He was refused admittance by the
(a) We are not encouraging indiscipline. peon.
(b) We have not encouraging indiscipline. (b) Admittance is refused to him by the
(c) We should not encourage indiscipline. peon.
(d) We must not encouraged indiscipline. (c) Admittance was fused by the peon to
46. The box can contain no more. him.
(a) No more this box can contain (d) Admittance is refused him by the peon.
(b) No more could be contained in this
3. The reporter was interviewing the political
box.
leaders.
(c) No more can be contained in this box.
(d) Nothing can be contained in this box. (a) The political le aders were being
interviewed by the reporter.
47. The teacher may punish you.
(a) You should be punished by the (b) The political leaders was being
teacher. interviewed by the reporter.
(b) You shall have been punished by the (c) The political leaders are being
teacher. interviewed by the reporter.
(c) You will be punished by the teacher. (d) The political leader is being interviewed
(d) You may be punished by the teacher. by the reporter.
48. The poor must be looked after by society. 4. The beavers have built a perfect dam across
(a) Society must have looked after the the stream.
poor. (a) A perfect dam had been built by the
(b) Society must look after the poor. beavers across the “stream.
(c) Society must be looked after the poor. (b) A perfect dam has been built by the
(d) Society must looked after the poor. beavers across the stream.
49. Can we rely on him? (c) A perfect dam have been built by the
(a) Can he be relied on? beavers across the stream.
(b) Can we be relied by him? (d) A perfect dam was being built by the
(c) Can he be relied by us? beavers across the stream.
(d) Can we be relied on by him? 5. You should follow all the instructions
50. The task should have been completed by carefully.
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(a) All the instructions are carefully 13. Two oxen pull the plough.
followed by us. (a) The plough are pulled by two oxen.
(b) All the instructions were carefully (b) The plough was pulled by two oxen.
followed by us. (c) The plough is pulled by two oxen.
(c) All the instructions should be carefully (d) The plough is pulled by two oxen.
followed by us. 14. The murderer hide the knife in the grass.
(d) All the instructions can be carefully (a) The knife had been hidden in the grass
followed by us. by the murderer.
6. His pocket has been picked. (b) The knife will be hidden in the grass
(a) They have his pocket picked. by the murderer.
(b) Picking has been done to his pocket. (c) The knife is hidden in the grass by the
murderer.
(c) Picked has been his pocket.
(d) The knife was hidden in the grass by
(d) Someone has picked his pocket.
the murderer.
7. The French surrendered Quebec to the
15. Anyone will rob you if you are not careful.
English in 1759.
(a) You will be robbed if you are not
(a) Quebec was surrendered by the French careful.
to the English in 1759. (b) You will robbed if you are not carefull.
(b) Quebec was surrendered to the English (c) You will be rob if you are not careful.
in 1759 by the French. (d) You will have robed if you are not
(c) The English were surrendered Quebec careful.
in 1759 by the French. 16. Circumstances will oblige me to go.
(d) Quebec was Surrendered in 1759 by (a) I will oblige the circumstances and go.
the French to the English. (b) I shall be obl iged to go by the
8. Someone gave her a bull dog. circumstances.
(a) She was given a bull dog. (c) Under the circumstances, I should go.
(b) A bull dog was given to her. (d) I would be obliged by the circumst-
(c) She has been given a bull dog. ances to go.
(d) She is being given a bull dog by 17. We waste much time on trifles.
someone. (a) Much time was wasted on trifles.
9. A stone struck me on the head. (b) Much time will be wasted on trifles.
(a) I was struck by a stone on the head. (c) Much time is wasted by us on trifles.
(b) My head was struck by a stone. (d) Much time is wasted on trifles.
(c) I had been stuck by a stone on the 18. Mohan gave the beggar an old shirt.
(a) An old shirt was given to Mohan by the
head.
beggar.
(d) I was struck on the head by a stone.
(b) An old shirt was given to the beggar by
10. You must look into this matter.
Mohan.
(a) This matter has been looked into by (c) The beggar was gave an old shirt by
you. Mohan.
(b) This matter may be looked into by you. (d) An old shirt was gave to the beggar by
(c) This matter must be looked into by you. Mohan.
(d) This matter into looked by you. 19. They have made him a king.
11. Who is bothering you? (a) A king has been made by him.
(a) By whom are you being bothered? (b) He was made a king by them.
(b) Whom are you being bothered? (c) They have been made kings by him.
(c) By whom were you being bothered? (d) He has been made a king by them.
(d) By whom is you being bothered? 20. Who taught you English grammar?
12. One must do one’s duty. (a) By whom English was taught to you?
(a) Duty must done. (b) By whom you were taught English?
(b) Duty must be done. (c) By whom was English grammar taught
(c) Duty must have be done. to you?
(d) Duty must have been done. (d) By whom are you taught English
grammar?
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21. One should keep one’s promise. 31. He asked me to finish the work in time.
(a) One’s promise should be kept by us. (a) I was asked that I should finish the
(b) One’s promise has to be kept. work in time.
(c) A promise should be keeping. (b) He asked me that I should finish the
(d) A promise should be kept. work in time.
22. Who is creating this mess? (c) I was asked to finish the work in time.
(d) I was asked to finish the work in time
(a) Who has created this mess?
by him.
(b) By whom has this mess been created?
32. Quinine tastes bitter.
(c) By whom this mess is being created?
(a) Quinine is bitter when it is tasted.
(d) By whom is this mess being created? (b) Quinine is bitter tasted
23. The clown was being laughed at by them. (c) The taste of quinine is bitter.
(a) They were laughing at the clown. (d) Quinine is tasted bitter.
(b) They were laughing on the clown. 33. We have already done the exercise.
(c) They laughed at the clown. (a) Already, the exercise has been done by
(d) The clown was laughed at by them. us.
24. I saw him leaving the house. (b) The exercise has already been done by
(a) He had been seen leaving the house. us.
(b) He was seen to be leaving the house. (c) The exercise had been already done by
(c) He was seen to be leaving the house. us.
(d) he was seen leaving the house by me. (d) The exercise is already done by us.
25. A lion may be helped even by a little mouse. 34. The main skills we seek to develop include
(a) A little mouse may even help a lion. analyzing, interpreting and evaluating
(b) Even a little mouse may help a lion. ideas.
(c) A little mouse can even help a lion. (a) The main skills sought by us to develop
(d) Even a little mouse ought to help a lion. include analyzing, interpreting and
26. He asked me to wait. evaluating ideas.
(a) I was asked wait. (b) The main skills sought to be developed
(b) I was asked to wait. by us in clued analyzing, interpreting
(c) I was asked to waiting. and evaluating ideas.
(d) I was asked for wait. (c) The main skills that we are seeking to
27. She is running a school these days. be developed include analyzing.
(a) A school is be run by her these days. (d) The main skills include analyzing,
(b) A school was being run by her these interpreting and evaluating ideas
days. which are sought by us to develop.
(c) A school is being run by her these days. 35. The accountant took the money from the
(d) A school will be run by her these days. customer.
28. Let them do it now. (a) The money is taken from the customer
(a) Let it be done by them. by the accountant.
(b) Let it done by them now. (b) The money was taken from the
(c) Let it was done by them now. customer by the accountant.
(d) Let it be done by them now. (c) The customer was taken the money by
29. Everyone knows that Mr. A is the gang the accountant.
leader. (d) The money had been taken from the
(a) Mr. A is known to be the gang leader. customer by the Accountant.
(b) Mr. A is known to a gang leader. 36. The peon refused him admittance.
(c) Mr. A is known by a gang leader. (a) He was refused admittance by the
(d) Mr. A is know to be a gang leader. peon.
30. Has someone told you about your result? (b) Admittance is refused to him by the
(a) Has you been told about you result? peon.
(b) Have you been told about your result? (c) Admittance was refused by the peon
(c) Have you told about your result? to him.
(d) Have you be told about your result? (d) Admittance is refused him by the peon.
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37. They have made a film based on this novel. 43. Surely the lost child must have been found
(a) A film was based on this novel and by now.
made. (a) Surely must have found the lost child
(b) A film have been made based on this by now.
novel. (b) Surely someone must have found the
(c) A film, based on this novel, has been lost child by now.
made. (c) Surely now must have found the lost
(d) A film has been based and made on child.
this novel.
(d) Now must have found the lost child
38. The people couldn’t move me to the hospital
surely.
and the doctor operated on me at home.
(a) I couldn’t be move to the hospital and 44. We serve hot meals till 10:30 guest can
was operated on at home by the doctor. order, coffee and sandwiches upto 11.30.
(b) I couldn’t be moved to the hospital arid (a) Hot meals are serving till 10.30; coffee
I had to be operated on at home. and sandwiches are ordering by guests
(c) I couldn’t be moved to the hospital and till 11.30.
I was operated at home by the doctor. (b) Hot meals are being served till 10.30;
(d) I couldn’t be moved to the hospital by coffee and sandwiches are being
the people and operated on at home. ordered till 11.30.
39. Why did he deprive you of the (c) Hot meals are served till 10.30; coffee
membership? and sandwiches may be ordered till
(a) Why you were deprived of the member- 11.30.
ship? (d) Hot meals will be served till 10.30;
(b) Wh y we re you depri ved of his coffee and sandwiches will be ordered
membership by him? upto 11.30.
(c) Why was he deprived of his member- 45. Lie face-down: stretch your arms in front.
ship? (a) You are face down, arms are to be
(d) Why were you deprived of your
outstretched.
membership by him?
(b) You should be lying face down with
40. The news has been brought to us by him.
(a) He brought us the news. arms out stretched.
(b) He has brought us the news. (c) You should be lying face down; let arms
(c) He was brought the news to us. stretch out.
(d) We brought the news to him. (d) Let face be down; let arms be stretched
41. Not a word was spoken by the criminal in out.
self-defence. 46. The Greeks expected to win the inter-
(a) The criminal spoke not a word in self- national trophy.
defence. (a) It was expected that the Greeks would
(b) The criminal in self-defence spoke no win the international trophy.
word. (b) The international trophy was expected
(c) The criminal did not speak a word in to be won by the Greeks.
self-defence.
(c) It was expected that the Greeks will
(d) The criminal spoke in self-defence not
win the international trophy.
a word.
42. The agent had disclosed the secret before (d) It was expected by the Greeks that they
it was evening. would win the international trophy.
(a) The secret was disclosed by the agent 47. Their dog bit our neighbor yesterday.
before it was evening. (a) Our neighbor bit their dog yesterday.
(b) The secret had disclosed by the agent (b) Our neighbor bitten by their dog
before it had been evening. yesterday.
(c) The secret had been disclosed by the (c) Out neighbor was bitten by their dog
agent before it was evening. yesterday.
(d) The secret was disclosed by the agent (d) Our neighbor were bit by their dog
before it had been evening.
yesterday.
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48. The MD told us about the new project. 5. Someone has lit the fire.
(a) We were told about the new project by (a) The fire was lit by tiger.
the MD. (b) You are requested to light the fire by
(b) We are told about the new project by someone.
the MD. (c) The fire has been lit by someone.
(c) We told by MD about the new project. (d) The fire had been lit by someone.
(d) We had been told by MD about project. 6. You will have to amuse him with riddles
49. The Minister had already informed his and bed-time stories.
Cabinet about his decision.
(a) He will have to be amused by you with
(a) His Cabinet was already informed
riddles and bed time stories.
about the Minister’s decision.
(b) He have to be amused with riddles and
(b) His Cabinet has already informed the
bed time stories.
Minister about his decision.
(c) His Cabinet had already been informed (c) He would have to be amused with
riddles and bed time stories.
about his decision by the Minister.
(d) His Cabinet will have already been (d) He will to be amused with riddles and
informed about the Minister’s decision. bed time stories.
50. Sayali gave the beggar an old Sari. 7. They discovered a new pill to stimulate the
(a) An old sari was given to Sayali by the appetite.
beggar. (a) A new pill to stimulate the appetite is
(b) An old sari was given to the beggar by discovered.
Sayali. (b) A new pill to stimulate the appetite was
(c) The beggar was being given an old sari discovered.
by Sayali. (c) A new pill to stimulate the appetite has
(d) The beggar had to be given an old sari been discovered.
by Sayali (d) A new pill to stimulate the appetite had
been discovered.
Set - 05 8. It fascinated me.
1. You surprise me. (a) I am fascinated by you.
(a) I am to be surprised. (b) I will be fascinated by you
(b) You are surprised. (c) I was fascinated by it.
(c) I am surprised. (d) I have been fascinated by it.
(d) Me is surprised. 9. A duke of the sixteenth century had killed
2. The boys killed the snake with a stick. his wife in this room.
(a) The snake was killed by the boys with (a) The wife of a duke of the sixteenth
a stick. century were killed by him in this room.
(b) A stick was killed by the boys with a (b) The wife of a duke of the sixteenth
snake. century were killed by him in this room.
(c) A snake with a stick was killed by the (c) The wife of a duke of the sixteenth
boys. century killed by him in this room.
(d) A snake is killed by the boys with a (d) The wife of a duke of the sixteenth
stick. century was killed by him in this room.
3. Let me do this. 10. He performed his symphony for the first
(a) Let us do this. time last week.
(b) This be done by me. (a) His symphony was performed for the
(c) Let this be done by me. first time last week.
(d) Let do this. (b) His symphony will be performed for the
4. The tiger caught a fox. first time last week.
(a) A fox has been caught by the tiger. (c) His symphony had performed for the
(b) A fox was caught by the tiger. first time last week.
(c) A fox is caught by the tiger. (d) His symphony had been performed for
(d) A fox had been caught by the tiger. the first time last week.
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11. The owner himself showed them the house. (a) The earthquake damaged the school
(a) They was shown the house by the and other buildings.
owner himself. (b) The earthquake damaged other
(b) They were shown the house by the buildings.
owner himself. (c) The earthquake caused havoc to the
(c) They have been shown the house by school.
the owner himself. (d) The earthquake damaged the school
(d) They can be shown the house by the besides causing havoc to other
owner himself.
buildings.
12. Have they carried out his instructions? 17. You don’t need to wind this watch.
(a) Has his instructions been carried out (a) This watch need not be wound.
by them? (b) This watch does not wind.
(b) Had his instructions been carried out (c) This watch need not be wounded.
by them? (d) This watch need not be winded up.
(c) Have his instructions been carried out 18. Hs somebody broken the window?
by them? (a) Have the window been broken?
(d) Have his instructions carried out by (b) Had the window been broken by
them? somebody?
13. We have to pick fruits of mango very early (c) Has the window been broken by
in the morning. somebody?
(a) The fruit were to be picked very early (d) Has been the window broken?
in the morning. 19. The children are making a noise.
(b) The fruit had to be picked very early in (a) A noise is made by the children.
the morning. (b) A noise is being made by the children.
(c) The fruit was to be picked very early in (c) The children should be making a noise.
the morning. (d) A nose has been made by the children.
(d) The fruits of mango have to be picked 20. The child’s shrill wail broke the silence.
very early in the morning. (a) The silence was being broken by the
14. They allowed Harry to go but they did not child’s shrill wail.
allow Dick. (b) The child’s shrill wail was broken by
(a) Harry was allowed to go but Dick was the silence.
not (allowed to go). (c) The silence was broken by the child’s
(b) Harry allowed to go but Dick was not shrill wail.
(allowed to go). (d) The silence was being broken by the
(c) Harry was allowed to go but dick not child’s shrill wail.
(allowed to go). 21. The judge advised me to settle the matter
(d) Harry was allowed to go but Dick were out of court.
not (allowed to go). (a) I am advised to settle the matter out of
15. Fear of death oppresses some old people. court by the judge.
(a) Some old people were oppressed with (b) I have been advised to settle the matter
the fear of death. out of court by the judge.
(b) Some old people are oppressed with the (c) I was advised to settle the matter out
fear of death. of court by the judge.
(c) Some old people will be oppressed with (d) I had to be advised to settle the matter
the fear of death. out of court by the judge.
(d) Some old people can be oppressed with 22. Rajeev chose his words with care.
the fear of death. (a) Words are chosen with care by Rajiv.
16. The school was damaged by the earth- (b) Words were chose with care by Rajiv.
quake which caused havoc to other (c) Words were choose with care by Rajiv.
buildings as well. (d) Words were chosen with care by Rajiv.
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23. If in, the sixteenth century they could make 28. Did you grow these vegetables in your own
history by building monuments, in the garden?
twentieth century they can make it by (a) Were these vegetables grow in your own
selling and reselling them. garden?
(a) If history could be made by building (b) Were these vegetables grown in your
monuments in the 16th century it can own garden?
be made by selling and reselling them (c) Had these vegetables grown in your
in the twentieth century.
own garden?
(b) It history can be made by building
monuments in the 16th century it can (d) These vegetables grown in your own
be made by jelling and reselling them garden?
in the twentieth century. 29. They answered me most rudely in the shop.
(c) If history be made by building (a) I was most rude answered in the shop.
monuments in the 16th century it can (b) I most rudely answered in the shop.
be made by selling and reselling them (c) I was most rudely answered in the
in the twentieth century. shop.
(d) If history could be made building (d) I was most rudely answer in the shop.
monuments in the 16th century it made 30. They rejected his proposal and laughed at
by selling and reselling them in the him.
twentieth century. (a) His proposal rejected and he was
24. They promised Mary a new doll on her laughed at.
birthday. (b) His proposal was rejected and he
(a) Mary had been promised new doll on laughed at.
her birthday. (c) His proposal had been rejected and he
(b) Mary was promised a new doll on her was laughed at.
birthday.
(d) His proposal was rejected and he was
(c) Mary is promised a new doll on her
laughed at.
birthday.
31. Open the door.
(d) Mary had promised a new doll on her
birthday. (a) The door must be opened.
25. No one ever taught me the rudiments of (b) The door will be opened.
music. (c) The door is opened.
(a) I never taught the rudiments of music. (d) Let the door be opened.
(b) I can never taught the rudiments of 32. I did not trust anybody.
music. (a) Nobody was trusted by me.
(c) I was never taught the rudiments of (b) Anybody had been trusted by me.
music. (c) Nobody would be trusted by me.
(d) I was never tech the rudiments of (d) Nobody has been trusted by me.
music. 33. Did he remember the date and time?
26. They have proved all his calculations (a) Are the date and time remembered by
wrong. him?
(a) All his calculations has been proved (b) Was he remembering the date and
wrong. time?
(b) All his calculations had been proved (c) Were the date and time remembered
wrong. by him?
(c) All his calculations have proved wrong. (d) Did the date and time be remembered
(d) All his calculations have been proved by him?
wrong. 34. The boys were digging a hole in the ground.
27. No one has climbed this mountain before. (a) A hole had been dug in the ground by
(a) This mountain hasn’t been climbed the boys.
before. (b) In the ground the boys dug a hole.
(b) This mountain been climbed before. (c) A hole in the ground has been dug by
(c) This mountain wasn’t being climbed the boys.
before. (d) A hole was being dug by the boys in
(d) This mountain hasn’t climbed before. the ground.
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35. We must now deal with these problems. (a) It would be advised by me not to get
(a) These problems must now be deal with on the wrong side of your boss.
by us. (b) It would be may advice not to get on
(b) These problems must now be dealing the wrong side of your boss.
with by us. (c) You would be advised by me not to get
(c) These problems must now deal with by on the wrong side of your boss.
us. (d) My advice to you would be not to get
(d) These problems are to be dealt with by on the wrong side of your boss.
us. 42. He decided to sell the car.
(a) It was decided that the car should be
36. The audience loudly cheered the leader’s
sold.
speech.
(b) The decision was made by him to sell
(a) The leader’s speech is loudly cheered the car.
by the audience. (c) The decision that the car must be sold
(b) The leader’s speech is loudly cheered was made by him.
by the audience. (d) He decided that the car should be sold.
(c) The audience loudly cheered the leader 43. The room was cleaned.
for his speech. (a) The cleaner cleaned the room.
(d) The speech of the leader was loudly (b) The room should be cleaned.
cheered by the audience. (c) I cleaned the room.
37. Someone is following us. (d) Someone cleaned the room.
(a) We are followed by someone. 44. Please enter by the left door.
(b) We are being followed by someone. (a) Let the left door be entered by you.
(c) We were being followed by someone. (b) You are requested to enter by the left
(d) We had been followed by someone. door.
38. He hasn’t slept in his bed. (c) Let it be entered by the left door.
(a) His bed hasn’t been slept in. (d) The left door is requested to entered.
(b) He had not been slept in his bed. 45. Physically challenged people should not be
(c) His bed had been slept in. laughed at by the public.
(a) Physically challenged people should
(d) His bed had not been slept in.
not laugh at the public.
39. I was recommended another lawyer.
(b) The public will not be laughing at
(a) Somebody recommended another physically challenged people.
lawyer. (c) The public shall not be laughing at
(b) Somebody re commended me to physically challenged people.
another lawyer. (d) The public should not l augh at
(c) Somebody recommended me another physically challenged people.
lawyer. 46. I should have met him yesterday.
(d) Somebody recommends me another (a) He should have met by me yesterday.
lawyer. (b) He should be meeting me yesterday.
40. Many a person has been saved from the (c) He should have been meeting by me
man-eaters by these bunters. yesterday.
(a) These hunters will save many a person (d) he should have been met by me
form the man-eaters. yesterday
(b) These hunters save many a person 47. You can all buy your tickets at this counter.
from the man-eaters. (a) All your tickets can be bought at this
counter by you.
(c) These hunters saved many a person
(b) Your ticket can be bought at this
from the man-eaters.
Counter by you.
(d) These hunters have saved many a (c) All tickets are bought by you at this
person from the man-eaters. counter.
41. I would advise you not to get on the wrong (d) Your tickets can be bought by all of
side of your boss. you at this counter.
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48. Where were they playing the cricket match? 4. Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea
(a) Where was the cricket match played? are working on 'The Book of Gutsy
(b) Where has the cricket match been Women'.
played? (a) The Book of Gutsy Women is being
(c) Where will the cricket match be played? worked upon by Hillary Clinton and
(d) Where was the cricket match being
her daughter Chelsea.
played?
49. My teacher gave me a journal to read. (b) Hillary Clinton and Chelsea will have
(a) I was given a journal by my teacher to worked upon The Book of Gutsy
be read. Women'.
(b) A journal to read was given to me by (c) The Book of Gutsy Women' would
my teacher. have been worked upon by Hillary
(c) A journal to read was given to me by Clinton and her daughter Chelsea.
my teacher. (d) Hillary Clinton and her daughter
(d) I was given a journal by my teacher to Chelsea were working upon the 'The
read. Book of Gutsy Women.'
50. It is impossible to do this. 5. The prisoners have made these paintings.
(a) To do this is impossible.
(b) To do this by it is impossible. (a) These prisoners have been made by
(c) It is impossible to have done this. the paintings.
(d) It can’t be done. (b) These paintings were made by the
prisoners.
Set - 06 (c) These paintings are made by the
prisoners.
1. The two little girls were playing a game of
dice. (d) These paintings have been made by
the prisoners.
(a) The two little girls had played a game
of dice. 6. The gardener has mowed the lawn.
(b) A game of dice was played by the two (a) The lawn was mowed by the gardener.
little girls. (b) The lawn has been mowed by the
(c) A game of dice was being played by gardener.
the two little girls. (c) The lawn is mowed by the gardener.
(d) The two little girls had been playing a (d) The gardener has been mowed by the
game of dice. lawn.
2. One should leave office on time to main- 7. The mechanic repaired my car quite
tain good work life balance. satisfactorily.
(a) Office is being left on time to maintain (a) My car repaired quite satisfactorily by
good work life balance. the mechanic.
(b) Office should be left on time to (b) The mechanic was repaired quite
maintain good work life balance. satisfactorily by my car.
(c) Office has to be left on time to (c) My car was repaired quite satisfac-
maintain good work life balance. torily by the mechanic.
(d) Office will be left on time to maintain (d) My car is repaired quite satisfactorily
good work life balance. by the mechanic.
3. My birthday was celebrated by my 8. How much monthly rent did you pay for
colleagues at the office today. the house?
(a) My colleagues have celebrated my (a) How much monthly rent was paid for
birthday at the office today. the house?
(b) My colleagues are celebrating my (b) How much monthly rent is being paid
birthday at the office today. for the house?
(c) My colleagues will celebrate my
(c) How much monthly rent was being
birthday at the office today.
paid for the house?
(d) My colleagues celebrated my birthday
(d) How much monthly rent is paid for
at the office today.
the house?
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9. Have you paid your outstanding bills? 16. The little puppy chewed my new slippers.
(a) Have your outstanding bills been (a) My new slippers were chewing the little
paid? puppy.
(b) Are your outstanding bills being paid?
(c) Have your outstanding bills being (b) My new slippers can be chewed by the
paid? little puppy.
(d) Will your outstanding bills be paid? (c) My new slippers were chewed by the
10. Please lock the door. little puppy.
(a) The door should kindly being locked. (d) My new slippers are being chew by the
(b) You are requested to lock the door. little puppy.
(c) You are being ordered to lock the 17. Give the command.
door.
(a) Let the command be given.
(d) Please let the door be lock.
(b) You can give the command.
11. They are going to open the shops at eleven
o' clock. (c) The command can be given.
(a) The shops must be opened at eleven (d) The command should be give by you.
o'clock. 18. The class teacher was taking the children
(b) The shops were opened at eleven o' to the zoo.
clock. (a) The children will go to the zoo by their
(c) The shops are going to be opened at class teacher.
eleven o' clock. (b) Teh children can be taking to the zoo
(d) The shops have been opened at eleven by their class teacher.
o'clock. (c) The children being taken to the zoo by
12. The cyclone has damaged several crops. their class teacher.
(a) Several crops are being damaged by (d) The children were being taken to the
the cyclone. zoo by their class teacher.
(b) Several crops had been damaged by 19. The manager permitted women employees
the cyclone. to leave office early on that day.
(c) Several crops have been damaged by (a) Women employees permitted the
the cyclone. manager to leave office early on that
(d) Several crops have damaged the day.
cyclone. (b) Women employees had to leave office
13. The politician's speech was loudly cheered. early on that day.
(a) The audience cheer the politician's loud (c) Women employees should leave office
speech early on that day.
(b) The audience was loudly cheered by (d) Women employees were permitted to
the politician's speech leave office early on that day.
(c) The audience loudly cheered the 20. An award was given to the film 'The Kerla
politician's speech. Story'.
(d) The audience had been loudly cheered (a) The jury had had given the film 'The
by the politician. Kerla Story' an award.
14. The child tore the page of the book. (b) The jury gave the film 'The Kerla Story'
(a) The page of the book was torn by the an award.
child. (c) The jury was gave the film 'The Kerla
(b) The page of the book tore by the child. Story' an award.
(c) The book's page is torn by the child. (d) The jury will give the award to the film
(d) The page of the book is tearing by the 'The Kerla Story'
child.
21. I burnt my hand yesterday while cooking.
15. Shyam saw Abhishek starting the car.
(a) My hand was burning yesterday while
(a) Abhishek has seen Shyam staring the
car. cooking.
(b) Abhishek can be seen staring the car (b) My hand could be burnt yesterday
by Shyam. while cooking.
(c) Abhishek was seen starting the car by (c) My hand was burnt yesterday while
Shayam. cooking.
(d) Abhishek was saw by Shyam starting (d) My hand will be burnt yesterday while
the car. cooking.
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22. The Municipal Corporation changed the (a) The soldiers were ordered by their
manhole covers before the rainy season. commander to move forward and
(a) The manhole covers is being changed attack the enemy camps.
before the rainy season. (b) The commander ordered his soldiers
(b) The manhole covers are change before to be moved forward and attacked the
the rainy season. enemy camps.
(c) The manhole covers were changed (c) The commander was ordered by his
before the rainy season. soldiers to move forward and attack
(d) The manhole covers can be changed the enemy camps.
before the rainy season. (d) His soldiers were ordered by the
commander to the enemy camps.
23. Switch off the phone.
29. Conduct all the exams in a fair and proper
(a) Can you switch off the Phone?
manner.
(b) May I switch off the Phone?
(a) The exams were all conducted in a fair
(c) Let the Phone be switched off.
and proper manner.
(d) Let the television being switch off.
24. They considered it an impressive building. (b) All the exams are conducted in a fair
(a) It was considered to be an impressive and proper manner.
building. (c) Let all the exams be conducted in a
(b) It can be consider to be an impressive fair and proper manner.
building. (d) Let all exams should be conducted in
(c) It was considering to being an fair and proper manner.
impressive building. 30. The sub-committee is presenting its
(d) It is considered to be an impressive report in a week's time.
building. (a) The report of the sub-committee has
25. By whom was this poem written? been presented in a week's time.
(a) Who wrote this poem? (b) The report of the sub-committee is
(b) Who is wrote this poem? being presented in a week's time.
(c) Who write this poem? (c) The report of the sub-committee is
(d) This poem is wrote by whom? presenting in a week's time.
26. They are constructing a residential youth (d) The report of the sub-committee has
hostel. been presented in a week's time.
(a) A residential youth hostel was cons- 31. His elder sister taught him English.
tructed by them. (a) He is being taught English by his elder
(b) A residential youth hostel is being sister.
constructed by them.
(b) His elder sister is taught English by
(c) A residential youth hostel is cons-
him.
tructed by them.
(d) A residential youth hostel has been (c) He has been taught English by his
constructed by them. elder sister.
27. Fortunately, the fire did not cause much (d) He was taught English by his elder
damage. sister.
(a) Fortunately, not much damage is 32. Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped
being caused by them fire. mountains.
(b) Fortunately not much damage was (a) A picture of the snow-capped moun-
caused by the fire. tains has been drawn by Martin.
(c) Fortunately, not much damage was (b) A picture of the snow-capped moun-
being caused by the fire. tains was drawn by Martin.
(d) Fortunately, not much damage is
(c) A picture of the snow-capped coun-
caused by the fire.
tains is drawn by Martin.
28. The commander ordered his soldiers to
move forward and soldiers to move (d) A picture of the snow-capped moun-
forward and attack the enemy camps. tains is being by Martin.
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33. You have not yet responded to several of 41. They agreed that the elections should be
my complaints. postponed.
(a) Several of my complaints you have not (a) It has been agreed by them that the
been responded to yet. elections should be postponed.
(b) My complaints are not been respon- (b) It had been agreed by them that the
ding yet by you. elections should be postponed.
(c) Several of my complaints are not (c) It is agreed by them that the elections
being responded yet. should be postponed.
(d) Several of my complaints have not (d) It was agreed by them that the
been responded to yet. elections should be postponed.
34. Has your message been despatched? 42. Did he buy that house?
(a) Has your message despatched? (a) Is that house bought by him?
(b) Have you despatched your message? (b) Were that house bought by him?
(c) Was that house bought by him?
(c) Had you despatch your message?
(d) Are that house bought by him?
(d) Is your message despatching?
43. She often praises me.
35. Nobody will help you if you are rude.
(a) I was often praised by her.
(a) You will not been elped by nobody if (b) I have been often praised by her
you are rude. (c) I am often praises by her
(b) You will not be helped by anybody if (d) I am often praised by her.
you are rude. 44. Children make a noise.
(c) You are not being helped by anybody (a) A noise was being made by the
if you are rude. children
(d) You are not helped by anybody if you (b) Noise is made by children.
are rude. (c) A noise was made by the children.
36. May you be blessed with good health! (d) A noise is being made by the children.
(a) May God be blessing you with good 45. They have not been submitting their class
health! work regularly.
(b) May you bless God with good health! (a) The class work have not been
(c) May God blessed you with good submitted regularly by them.
health! (b) The class work has not been being
(d) May god bless you with good health! submitted regularly by them
37. How can I forget your generosity? (c) The class work are not being sub-
(a) How can your generosity be forgotten mitted regularly
by me? (d) The class work is not being submitted
(b) How has your generosity been regularly by them.
forgotten by me? 46. He was being chased by the dogs.
(c) How your generosity can be forgot by (a) The dogs are chasing him.
me? (b) The dogs chased him.
(d) How can your generosity be forgot by (c) The dogs chase him.
me? (d) The dogs were chasing him.
38. Have all the bills been verified by 47. This house is used very rarely by us.
someone? (a) We are using this house very rarely
(a) Has someone verify all the bills? (b) We use this house very rarely
(b) Is someone verifying all the bills? (c) We used this house very rarely
(c) Has someone verified all the bills? (d) We uses this house very rarely
(d) Have someone verified all the bills? 48. When we reached the beach, the fisher-
39. You have to see it to believe it. men were offloading the fish.
(a) It has to be seen to be believed. (a) When we reached the beach, the fish
(b) It have to be seen to be believed. were being offloaded by the fisher-
(c) It has to be seen to being believed. men.
(b) When we reached the beach, the fish
(d) It needs to being seen to be believed.
have been offloaded by the fishermen.
40. Nobody was being ridiculed by me. (c) When we reached the beach, the
(a) I was not ridiculing anybody. fishermen were being offloaded by the
(b) I did not ridicule anybody. fish.
(c) I am not ridiculing anybody. (d) When we reached the beach, the fish
(d) I were not ridiculing nobody. were offloading the fishermen.
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49. Before I could ride my bike, I had to repair SET - 03 (Answer)
the puncture.
(a) Before I could ride my bike, the punc- 1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (b)
ture had to be repaired. 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(d)
(b) Before I could ride my bike, the punc- 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(d)
ture had been repaired. 16. (d) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (a) 20.(b)
(c) Before I could ride my bike, the punc- 21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25.(d)
ture was being repaired. 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30.(d)
(d) Before I could ride my bike, the
31. (c) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35.(c)
puncture was to be repaired.
50. They created such a fuss over a trivial 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(d)
matter. 41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (d) 44. (c) 45.(c)
(a) Such a fuss is being created over a 46. (c) 47. (c) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50.(a)
trivial matter.
(b) Such a fuss was created over a trivial
SET - 04 (Answer)
matter. 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c)
(c) Such a fuss has been created over a 6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(c)
trivial matter. 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15.(a)
(d) By them such a fuss has been created 16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20.(c)
over a trivial matter. 21. (d) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (d) 25.(b)
26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (d) 29. (a) 30.(b)
31. (d) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (d) 35.(b)
36. (a) 37. (c) 38. (a) 39. (d) 40.(b)
SET - 01 (Answer) 41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45.(d)
46. (d) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50.(b)
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (d)
6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10.(d) SET - 05 (Answer)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(d) 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c)
16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20.(c) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10.(a)
21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25.(d) 11. (b) 12. (c) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15.(b)
26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (d) 29. (d) 30.(c) 16. (a) 17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(c)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (d) 34. (b) 35.(c) 21. (c) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25.(c)
36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(d) 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30.(d)
41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (d) 44. (b) 45.(b) 31. (d) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (d) 35.(a)
46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(b) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(d)
41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (d) 44. (b) 45.(d)
46. (d) 47. (a) 48. (d) 49. (d) 50.(c)
SET - 02 (Answer)
SET - 06 (Answer)
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (b) 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d)
6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(b) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(b)
11. (b) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.(a) 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (a) 15.(c)
16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20.(d) 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20.(b)
21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(d) 21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (a) 25.(a)
26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (a) 30.(a) 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(b)
31. (a) 32. (d) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(d) 31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (b) 35.(b)
36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40.(a) 36. (d) 37. (a) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40.(a)
41. (c) 42. (d) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(a) 41. (d) 42. (c) 43. (d) 44. (b) 45.(b)
46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (c) 49. (a) 50.(c) 46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(d)

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08. (Narration)
 Narrate (Verb)  To tell Negative sentence
 Narration  (Noun)  Method of telling (b) [-]
something Ram doesn't eat a mango.
Two types of Narration  Assertive sentence  Conjunction
That
1. Direct Narration Say  Say
2. Indirect Narration Say to  Tell
1. Direct Narration : We use the actual Says  Says
word of a speaker within the inverted
Says to  Tells
comma.
Said  Said
Said to  Told
Will say  Will say
Will say to  Will tell
Shall say  Shall say
Shall say to  Shall tell
 R.S assertive sentence [that]
SONU VINOD PRIYA
2. Interrogative Sentence : Interrogative
2. Indirect Narration : We use the subs-
tance of a speaker words in our own sentence
language and not his actual words. (i) Interrogative starts with Auxiliary Verb.
Example : (ii) Interrogative starts with Wh. words.
Ravi said to me, "You don't teach me Interrogative with A.V.
nicely." (a) Positive sentence
 General CPO rules of making indirect [+]
narration. Does Ram eat a mango?
Full form of CPO (b) Negative sentence
C  Conjunction
[-]
P  Person
O  Other words Doesn't Ram eat a mango?
 Conjunction : Conjunction sente- Say/say to  ask
nce Says/says to  asks
Said/said to  asked
1. Assertive sentence
2. Interrogative sentence  Interrogative with auxiliary verb Con-
3. Imperative sentence junction Whether/If
4. Optative sentence (3) Imperative Sentence:- Imperative sen-
5. Exclamatory sentence tence conjunction [to]
 Change of R.V. (Reporting verb and use of Example:
conjunction)
Two types of Assertive sentence Close the door.
 Said/said to orderered/allowed/
1. Positive Sentence adviced/permitted/commanded/
(a) [+] requested/suggested/proposed/forbaded
Ram eats a mango. etc.
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 R.V., Reported speech (R.S.) Sentence  Aha! Hurrah! – Exclaimed with
Change joy
 Negative imperative sentence conjunc-  Sorry! – Exclaimed with regret
tion 'to' not not  Oh!/what!/How! – Exclaimed with surprise
to)'  Bravo! – Exclaimed with applaud
Note:– Negative imperative  How Indirect Very What a/an a
Direct speech R.V. verb indirect very change
speech R.V. verb 'Forbade'  Change of Person :
R.S. 'not to' 'to'
S O N
4. Optative sentence : Optative sentence
1 2 3
Conjunction 'that'
 Said/said to Blessed/wished/desired/  How
cursed/congratulated/thanked etc. SON
S = Reporting verb subject
5. Exclamatory sentence: Exclamatory S = Reporting verb object
sentence Conjunction 'that' S = No change
 PERSONS
 Said/said to Exclaimed with (notion- 1 = First person
2 = Second person
 Alas! Ah! – Exclaimed with 3 = Third person
sorrow

Possessive case
Nom. Obj.
Persons
Case case Possessive Possessive
Adjective Pronoun

I me my mine
First person
We us our ours

Second person You you your yours

He him his his

She her her hers

Third person
It it its ×

They them their theirs

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6. When the R.V is in the Past Tense, R.S tense change.

Simple Present Tense Simple Past Tense

S + V1/5 + O S + V2 + O

Present Continuous Tense Past Continuous Tense

S + is/am/are + V4 + O S + was/were + V4 + O

Present Perfect Tense Past Perfect Tense

S + has/have + V3 + O S + had + V3 + O

Present Perfect Continuous Tense Past Perfect Continuous Tense

S + has/have + been + V4 + O S + had + been + V4 + O

Simple Past Tense Past Perfect Tense

S + V2 + O S + had + V3 + O

Past Continuous Tense Past Perfect Continuous Tense

S + was/were + V4 + O S + had + been + V4 + O

Past Perfect Tense No Change

Past Perfect Continuous Tense No Change

7. If the R.V is in the Past Tense the

following words of the R.S change as
PRACTICE SET-01-06
follows.
This  that Set-01
These  these 1. He said. "Ravi, why are you sounding so
depressed today?"
Here  there (a) He asked Ravi why did he sound so
Now  then depressed that day.
(b) He asked Ravi why he was sounding so
Will/May/Can  Would/Might/ depressed that day.
Could (c) He told Ravi why he sounded so
Today  that day depressed today.
(d) He asked Ravi that why was he sounding
To night  that night so depressed that day.
Last Night  the previous night 2. He asked me, "What time will the sun set
Tomorrow  the following day tomorrow?"
(a) He asked me what time does the sun
Yesterday  The previous day
set the next day.
Day before yesterday  two days ago (b) He asked me what time the sun would
Ago  before set tomorrow.
(c) He asked me what time the sun would
Is/am/are (non-action) was/were
set the next day.
Was/were(non-action)  had been (d) He asked me what time would the sun
Has/have  had set the next day.
Come  go 3. "Tinu, where have you been all these days?"
asked the Principal.
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(a) The Principal asked Tinu where he had (a) He said that Garima wanted to take up
been all those days. a job while her husband wanted her to
(b) The Principal asked Tinu where he has look after the family.
been all those days. (b) He said that Garima wants to take up a
job while her husband wanted her to
(c) The Principal asked Tinu where had he
look after the family.
been all those days. (c) He told that Garima wanted to take up
(d) The Principal asked to Tinu where was a job while her husband wants her to
he all those days. look after the family.
4. "Have you finished your assignment, (d) He said to Garima that though she wanted
Minu ?" said her brother. to take up a job while her husband wanted
(a) Minu's brother asked Minu if you have her to look after the family.
finished your assignment. 9. She said, "When I was a child. I wasn't
afraid of ghosts."
(b) Minu's brother said to Minu if she had
(a) She said that when she was a child she
finished her assignment. wasn't not afraid of ghosts.
(c) Minu's brother asked her if she had (b) She said that when she was a child she
finished her assignment. hadn't been afraid of ghosts
(d) Minu's brother asked Minu if she has (c) She said that when she was a child she
finished her as signment wasn't afraid of ghosts.
5. He says, "I go for a walk every morning. (d) She said that when she had been a child
(a) He says that he goes for a walk every she wasn't afraid of ghosts.
10. He said. "Reena, do you want to buy a
morning.
house in Noida?"
(b) He said that he used to go for a walk (a) He told Reena if she wanted to buy a
every morning house in Noida.
(c) He said that he goes for a walk every (b) He asked that did she want to buy a
morning. house in Noida.
(d) He says he went for a walk every (c) He asked Reena if she wants to buy a
morning. house in Noida.
6. The Principal said. "Why didn't you attend (d) He asked Reena if she wanted to buy a
house in Noida.
the flag hoisting ceremony, Anuj ?
11. I said to my friend. "Can I borrow your
(a) The Principal asked Anuj why hadn't he dictionary for one day?
attended the flag hoisting ceremony. (a) I asked my friend if I could borrow his
(b) The Principal asked Anuj why he hadn't dictionary for one day.
attended the flag hoisting ceremony. (b) I asked my friend if I could borrow your
(c) The Principal asked Anuj why didn't he dictionary for one day.
attend the flag hoisting ceremony. (c) I asked my friend if I can borrow his
(d) The Principal asked Anuj why he didn't dictionary for one day.
attend the flag hoisting ceremony. (d) I asked my friend that if I can borrow
7. I said to him, "Where have you lost the pen his dictionary for one day.
12. The dealer said. "Either make your
I brought for you yesterday?
purchases or walk out of my shop."
(a) I asked him where he had lost the pen I
(a) The dealer told the custom- er that he
had brought him yesterday. would either make his purchases or
(b) I asked him where he had lost the pen I walk out of his shop.
have brought for him the previous day. (b) The dealer ordered the customer to make
(c) I asked him where he had lost the pen I his purchas es and walk out of his shop.
had brought for him the previous day. (c) The dealer told the customer that he
(d) I asked him where had he lost the pen I should either make his purchases, or
had brought him the previous day. walk out of his shop.
8. He said, "Garima wants to take up a job (d) The dealer requested the customer to
while her husband wants her to look after make his purchases or walk out of his
the family." shop.
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13. He said. "I do not wish to see any of you: 18. They said, "We've lived here for a long time."
go away." (a) They said they have lived there for a
(a) He said that he had not wished to see long time.
any of them and ordered them to go (b) They said they lived here for a long time.
away.
(c) They said they had lived there for a long
(b) He said that he did not wish to see any time.
of them and ordered them to go away.
(d) They said they have lived for a long time.
(c) He told that he did not wish to see any
19. "Would you open the door please?
of them and ordered them to go away.
(d) He said that he does not wish to see (a) She asked me to please open the door.
any of us and ordered us to go away. (b) She requested me to open the door.
14. He said to us, "Why are you all sitting about (c) She requested me to please open the
there doing nothing ? door.
(a) He asked us why are we all sitting about (d) She asked me open the door.
there doing nothing 20. He said. "Sita, when is the next train?"
(b) He asked us why we are all sitting about (a) He said to Sita when the next train was.
there doing nothing. (b) He asked Sita when the next train was.
(c) He asked us why we were all sitting (c) He asked Sita about the next train.
about there doing nothing.
(d) He asked when the next train is.
(d) He asked us why were we all sitting
about there doing nothing. 21. The teacher said to the student "Why do
15. Tom said that the burglar had come in you disturb the class?"
through the window. (a) The teacher said to the student why he
(a) Tom said. "The burglar had came in disturbed the class.
through the window". (b) The teacher told the student why he had
(b) Tom said, "The burglar must have come disturbed the class.
in through the window". (c) The teacher asked the student why he
(c) Tom said, "Did the burglar come in disturbed the class.
through the window". (d) The teacher asked the student why he
(d) Tom said, "The burglar came in through had disturbed the class.
the window". 22. Rita said to me. "Will you lend me this
16. I said to my sister. "I brought you a doll classic ?"
yesterday."
Rita asked me
(a) I told my sister that I brought you a doll
the previous day. (a) If I would lend her that classic
(b) 1 told my sister that I had brought her (b) If she would lend me that classic
a doll the previous day. (c) if I will lend her that classic
(c) I told my sister that I had brought her a (d) would I lend her that classic?
doll yesterday. 23. The lady said to the servant, "If you don't
(d) I told my sister that I brought her a doll wash the clothes properly. I will dismiss
yesterday. you."
17. He glanced at his watch, "And by the way. (a) The lady warned the servant that she
I must be off". would dismiss her If she didn't wash the
(a) He glanced at his watch and remarked clothes properly.
that it was rather late and that he must (b) The lady told the servant that she would
go. dismiss her on the event of bad work.
(b) He glanced at his watch and quickly (c) The lady cautioned the servant that she
went away saying that he must go.. must wash the clothes properly.
(c) He glanced at his watch and remarked (d) The lady advised the servant to wash
that he must leave at once. the clothes proper.
(d) He glanced at his watch and hurried 24. "There are ceremonies going on". he said to
away. me.
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(a) He told me that there were ceremonies 30. He said to his servant. Go away at once.
going on. (a) He ordered his servant to go away at
(b) He told that there have been ceremonies once.
going on. (b) He asked his servant if go away at once.
(c) He told that there had been ceremonies (c) He asked his servant to go away at once.
going on. (d) He requested his servant to go away at
(d) He told that there are cere: monies going once.
on. 31. He said, "The quiet and listen to my words."
25. He said, 'Rogue! You have deceived me." (a) He urged them to be quiet and listen to
(a) He told him a rogue and said him of his words."
having deceived him. (b) He urged them and said be quiet and
(b) He called him a rogue and accused him laten to words.
of having deceived me. (c) W He said they should be and listen to
(c) He called him a rogue and accused him his words.
(d) He said you should be quiet and listen
of having deceived him.
to any words.
(d) He told him a rogue and declared him
32. He said to me, "I have often told you not to
of having deceived me.
play with fire."
26. David said to Anna, "Mona will leave for
(a) He said that he has often been telling
her native place tomorrow."
me not to play with fire.
(a) David told Anna that Mona will leave
(b) He told me that he had often told me
for her native place tomorrow. not to play with fire.
(b) David told Anna that Mona left for her (c) He reminded me that he often said to
native place the next day. me not to play with fire.
(c) David told to Anna that Mona would be (d) He said to me that he often told me not
leaving for her native place tomorrow. to play with fire.
(d) David told Anna that Mona would leave 33. He said to him, "Thank you for your kind
for her native place the next day. help.
27. I said to him, "Why are you working so (a) He asked him for his kind. help
hard?" (b) He thanked him for his kind help
(a) I asked him why he was working so hard.
(c) He requested him for his kind help
(b) I asked him why was he working so
(d) He told him for his kind help
hard.
34. Pawan said to me. "If I hear any news. I'll
(c) asked him why he had been working so
phone you."
hard.
(a) Pawan told me that if he heard any news,
(d) Lasked him why had he been working
he will phone me.
so hard.
(b) Pawan told me that if he will hear any
28. I said to him, "When will you return?"
news, he will phone me.
(a) I asked him when he will return
(c) Pawan told me if he had heard any news,
(b) I asked him if when he would return
he would phone me.
(c) I asked when she would return
(d) Pawan told me that if he heard any news,
(d) I asked him when he would return
he would phone me.
29. The tailor said to him. "Will you have the
35. The teacher said to Mahesh, "Congratu-
suit ready by tomorrow evening?" lations! Wish you success in life.
(a) The tailor asked him that he will have
(a) The teacher congratulated Mahesh and
the suit ready by the next evening. salt wish you success in life.
(b) The tailor asked him that he would had
(b) The teacher wished congra tulations and
the suit ready by the next evening. success in life to Mahesh.
(c) The tailor asked him if he would have (c) The teacher said congratulations to
the sult ready by the next evening. Mahesh and wished him success in life.
(d) The tailor asked him if he will like to (d) The teacher congratulated Mahesh and
have the suit ready by the next evening. wished him success in life.
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36. He said, 'Yes, I am at fault." 41. I said to him, 'Look at this picture.'
(a) He admitted that he was at fault. (a) I requested him to look at this picture
(b) He forbade that he was at fault. (b) I advised him to look at this picture
(c) I asked him to look at that picture
(c) He asked that he is at fault.
(d) I ordered him to look at this picture
(d) He admitte that he is at fault. 42. I said that I knew that man.
37. Manna asked Rohan, "Have you sat in a (a) I said, "I knew that man"
trolley bus before?" (b) I said, "I know thia man"
(a) Manna asked Rohan whether he had (c) I said, "I know that man"
sat in a trolley bus earlier. (d) I asked, "I know this man"
(b) Manna asked Rohan had he sat in a 43. "Alright, yes, I was wrong and you were
trolley bus before. right", he said.
(a) He admitted that he has been wrong and
(c) Manna asked Rohan if he sat on a trolley
I have been right.
bus before. (b) He admitted that I was wrong and you
(d) Manna asked Rohan if he has ever sat were right.
in a trolley bus (c) He admitted that I was wrong and he
38. Farhan asked Geeta, "Could you lend me was right.
a hundred rupees until tomorrow?" (d) He admitted that he had been wrong
(a) Farhan asked Geeta whether she could and I had been right.
lend him a hundred rupees until 44. I asked my brother if he had returned the
tomorrow. money to his friend.
(a) Had you returned the money to my
(b) Farhan asked Geeta whether she could
friend.
lend him a hundred rupees untill the (b) I said to my brother, "Have you return
next day. the money to his friend?"
(c) Farhan asked Geeta whether she could (c) I said to my brother, "Have you returned
lend me a hundred rupees until the next the money to your friend?"
day. (d) Do you return the money to his friend.
(d) Farhan asked wheter Geeta could lend 45. Vikash' mother: "Will you lock the door,
me a hundred. Vikash?"
39. "What about going for a swim,"he said, "It's (a) Vikash's mother told Vikash that he did
not lock the door.
quite fine now,"
(b) Vikash's mother asked Vikash if he
(a) He asked me what about going for a would lock the door.
swim as it was quite fine then. (c) Vikash's mother asked Vikash if he had
(b) He proposed going for a swim as it was locked the door.
quite fine. (d) Vikash mother said lock the door.
(c) He suggested going for a swim as it was 46. "Are you ready, Raju?" Mother asked.
quite fine. (a) Mother asked Raju if he would be ready.
(d) He advised me to go for a swim as it (b) Mother told Raju if he was ready.
(c) Mother asked Raju if he was ready.
was quite fine.
(d) Mother wanted to know from Raju if he
40. "You can't bathe in this sea,"he said to was ready.
me,"it's very rought." 47. "Jack fell as he'd have wished," the mother
(a) He said that I can't bathe in this sea said.
because it's very rough. (a) The mother said that Jack had fallen as
(b) He said that you couldn't bathe in that he would have wished.
sea if it was very rough. (b) The mother said that Jack fell as he had
(c) He said that I couldn't bathe in that sea wished.
as it was very rough. (c) The mother said that Jack has fallen as
he has wished.
(d) He said that you can't bathe in this sea (d) The mother said that Jack had been
since it was very rough. fallen as he would have been wished.
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48. The student said, "Let me come in," 3. She said, "I must have a computer to
(a) The student told that let he be allowed prepare a powerpoint presentation."
to come in. (a) She said she had to have a computer to
(b) The student said that if he is allowed to prepare a powerpoint presentation.
come in. (b) She said she should have a computer
(c) The student requested to let him come to prepare a power point presentation.
in. (c) She said she would have a computer to
(d) The student requested that he might be prepare a powerpoint presentation.
allowed to come in. (d) She said she could have a computer to
49. "Are you ready, Vikash?" Mother asked. prepare a powerpoint presentation.
(a) Mother asked Vikash if he would be 4. He said to me, "I grew these carrots myself."
ready.
(a) He told me that he grew those carrots
(b) Mother told Vikash if he was ready.
himself.
(c) Mother asked Vikash if he was ready.
(b) He told me I grew these carrots myself.
(d) Mother wanted to know from Vikash if
he was ready. (c) He told me that he grew these carrots
50. The teacher asked the student when he himself.
would submit his assignment. (d) He told me that he had grown those
(a) The teacher said to the student, "When carrots himself.
will you submit your assignment?" 5. She said to me, "I took breakfast in the
(b) The teacher asked the student, "When morning."
will you submit his assignment?" (a) She told me that she took breakfast in
(c) The teacher asked the student, "When the morning.
would you submit his assignment?" (b) She told me that she had taken
(d) The teacher asked the student, "When breakfast in the morning.
would he submit his assignment?" (c) She told me that she has taken breakfast
in the morning.
Set-02 (d) She said to me that she was taking
1. He told me that his father had gone to breakfast in the morning.
Mumbai last week. 6. She announced that they had selected
(a) He asked me, "My father had go to Prakash as their leader.
Mumbai last week." (a) She said, "Prakash is our leader."
(b) He said to me, "My father went to (b) She announced, "We have selected
Mumbai last week." Prakash as our leader."
(c) He said to me, "My father go to Mumbai (c) She announced, "Let us select Prakash
last week." as our leader."
(d) He told me, " My father went to Mumbai (d) She declare, "Prakash had been selected
the previous week." as our leader, "
2. "Who now, "they had asked, "will listen to 7. Suman asked Pradeep whether he had
our troubles and protect us from the watched the cricket match on television the
crocodiles?" previous night.
(a) They wanted to know who will listen to (a) Suman said to Pradeep, "Did you
their troubles and protect them from the watched the cricket match on television
crocodiles. last night?"
(b) They had wanted to know who would (b) Suman asked Pradeep, "Did you watch
listen to their troubles and protect them the cricket match on television previous
from the crocodiles. night?"
(c) They had wanted to know who then (c) Suman asked Pradeep, "Have you
would listen to their troubles and protect watched the cricket match on television
them from the crocodiles. last night?"
(d) They had wanted to know who will now (d) Suman said to Pradeep, "Did you watch
listen to their troubles and protect them the cricket match on television last
from the crocodiles. night?"
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8. Ladla said to me, "Where have you been 14. "If you want to smoke, you'll have to go out",
last night?" said the conductor.
(a) Ladla asked me where had I been the (a) The conductor ordered me to go out and
previous night. smoke.
(b) Ladla asked me where I have been the
(b) The conductor said that if I/he wanted
previous night.
(c) Ladla asked me where I am the previous to smoke, I/he would have to go out.
night. (c) The conductor told me that smoking is
(d) Ladla asked me where I had been the not permitted in the bus.
previous night. (d) The conductor told me that I will have
9. Sonu said, "I shall be 21 tomorrow". to go out and smoke.
(a) Sonu said that he would be 21 15. "Be careful; the steps are very slippery", I
tomorrow. warned him.
(b) Sonu said that he would be 21 the (a) I warned him to be careful as the steps
following day. were very slippery.
(c) Sonu said that he should be 21 the (b) I warned him to be careful as the steps
following day. are very slippery.
(d) Sonu said that I shall be 21 tomorrow.
(c) I warned him to be careful and steps
10. She asked, "Is the secretary coming to the
meeting?" were very slippery.
(a) She asked that the secretary was coming (d) I told him to be careful and the steps
to the meeting. are very slippery.
(b) She asked that if the secretary was 16. You will say, "I am ill."
coming to the meeting. (a) You will say that you are ill.
(c) She asked if the secretary is coming to (b) You would say that you were ill.
the meeting. (c) You would say that you are ill.
(d) She asked if the secretary was coming (d) You will say that you were ill.
to the meeting. 17. He bade his friends goodbye.
11. The convict said, "Let me speak freely (a) "I will see you later" he told his friends.
please." (b) "I am bidding you Goodbye."
(a) The convict suggested that he must be
allowed to speak freely. (c) He said, "Goodbye, my friends."
(b) The convict requested that he must be (d) "Goodbye, my friends" he was saying to
allowed to speak freely. them.
(c) The convict requested that he be allowed 18. He exclaimed with joy that the team had
to speak freely. won the tournament.
(d) The convict proposed that he might be (a) He said, " our team has won the
allowed to speak freely. tournament."
12. The girl in the red dress said to me, "Where (b) He said, "Wow! Our team won the
is the film studio?"
tournament."
(a) The girl in the red dress inquired me,
where the film studio is. (c) He exclaimed, "Hurrah! Our team has
(b) The girl in the red dress asked me, where won the tournament!"
is the film studio. (d) He said, "Our team won the tourna-
(c) The girl in the red dress asked me where ment,"
the film studio is. 19. His father said that it was time he visited
(d) The girl in the red dress asked me where his uncle.
the film studio was. (a) "It was time you visited your uncle" said
13. "I came home last night", said he. his father.
(a) He told that he had come home last
(b) "It is time you visited myuncle" said his
night.
(b) He said that he came home last night. father.
(c) He said that he had come home the (c) "It is time you visit your uncle" said his
previous night. father.
(d) He says that he came home the previous (d) "It is time you visited your uncle" said
night. his father.
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20. The project manager asked Vivek, "How (a) Robin asked Peg if he was listening and
much time will you take to finish this advised him not to be thick.
project?" (b) Robin told Peg to listen to him and not
(a) The project manager asked Vivek how to be thick.
much time would he take to finish that (c) Peg was asked to listen to Robin and
project. not to be thick.
(b) The project manager enquired of Vivek (d) Robin invited Peg to listen and not to be
how much time he would take to finish thick.
that project. 26. He said, "I had a wonderful dream last
(c) The project manager enquired of Vivek night".
how much time he will be taking to finish (a) He said that he saw a wonderful dream
that project. last night.
(d) The project manager asked Vivek how (b) He said that he had seen a wonderful
dream yesterday.
much time he would take to finish this
(c) He said that last night he had a
project.
wonderful dream.
21. Martha said, "I am going to Mexico next
(d) He said that he had a wonderful dream
year."
the previous night.
(a) Martha said that she had been going to 27. He said, "I am buying a new pen".
Mexico next year. (a) He said that he bought a new pen.
(b) Martha said that she was going to (b) He said that he was buying a new pen.
Mexico next year. (c) He said that he had been buying a new
(c) Martha said that she had gone to Mexico pen.
next year. (d) He said that he is buying a new pen.
(d) Martha said that she will be going to 28. Mother told me that I should listen to her
Mexico next year. first and then do anything as I pleased.
22. You said to me, "I am going to America". (a) Mother said to me, "I should listen to
(a) You told me that I was going to America. me first and then do anything I please."
(b) You said me that you were going to (b) Mother said to me, "He should listen to
America. her first and then do anything he
(c) You told me that you were going to pleases."
America. (c) Mother said to me, "You should listen
(d) You told me I was going to America. to e first and then do anything I pleased."
23. The traffic constable said to us, "Stop". (d) Mother said to me, "You should listen
(a) The traffic constable ordered us to stop. to me first and then do anything as you
(b) We were asked by the traffic constable please.
to stop. 29. "I would have been surprised if you had
(c) The traffic constable requested us to passed the examination," said the former
stop. master.
(d) The traffic constable ordered that we (a) The former master said that it would
were made to stop. have surprised him if I had passed.
24. "I went for a long walk yesterday", said (b) The former master was surpirsed if I
Monikaviya passed the examination.
(a) Monikaviya said that I went for a long (c) The former master said that he should
walk yesterday. be surprised if I had passed.
(b) Monikaviya said that she had gone for (d) The former master said that he would
a long walk the day before. have been surprised if I had passed the
(c) Monikaviya said that she had gone for examination.
a long walk yesterday. 30. Mohan says that the teacher is not at home.
(d) Monikaviya said that she went for a long (a) Mohan said, "Teacher is not at home."
walk the day before. (b) Mohan said, "Teacher was not at home,"
25. Robin said to Peg, "Are you listening? Don't (c) Mohan says, "Teacher is not at home."
be thick," (d) Mohan says, "Teacher was not at home."
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31. He said, " I have done my job." 37. They said, "We were living in Paris."
(a) He said that he had been doing his job. (a) They said they would have lived in Paris.
(b) He said that he has done his job. (b) They said they might have been living
(c) He said that he had done his job. in Paris.
(d) He said that he have done his job. (c) They told me they had lived in Paris.
32. He said to me, "You need not worry." (d) They told me that they had been living
(a) He said to me that he need not worry. in Paris.
(b) He assured me that I need not worry. 38. The doctor advised the patients to give up
(c) He told me that I shall need not worry. smoking.
(d) He said to me that you need not worry. (a) The doctor said to the patients, "Why
33. The technician told us how to maintain the don't you give up smoking?"
machine in good working order. (b) The doctor said to the patients, "You
(a) The technician said to us, "There is how should give up smoking."
you maintained the machine in good (c) The doctor said to the patients, "Give
working order." up smoking."
(b) The techinician said to us, "This is how (d) The doctor said to the patient, "I am
you maintained the machine in good advising you to give up smoking."
working order." 39. He said, "I have been studying in this
(c) The technician said "This is how you college for two years."
maintain the machine in good working (a) He said he studied in that college for
order." two years.
(d) The techinician said to us. "That is how (b) He said he had studied in that college
you maintained the machine in good for two years.
working order."
(c) He said for two years he studied in that
34. "Karan, will you help me carry my bags?"
college.
asked the old woman.
(a) The old woman asked to Sam to help (d) He said that he had been studying in
her carry her bags. that colleage for two years.
(b) The old woman told Sam to helped her 40. Suman said to me, "Did you enjoy the
carry her bags. Olympic Games in London?"
(c) The old woman said to sam to help her (a) Suman asked me if I enjoyed the
carrier her bags. Olympic Games in London.
(d) The old woman asked Sam whether he (b) Suman asked me if I was enjoyed the
would help her carry her bags. Olympic Games in London.
35. He asked me if I would like to have lunch (c) Suman asked me if I had enjoyed the
with him that day. Olympic Games in London.
(a) He said to me, "Do you like to have lunch (d) Suman asked me did I enjoy the Olympic
with me today?" Games in London.
(b) He said to me, "You can if you like to 41. My mother said, "You have been sleeping
have lunch with me today." for twelve hours."
(c) He said to me, "Would you like to have (a) My mother said that I have been sleeping
lunch with me today?" for twelve hours.
(d) He said to me, "Can you have lunch with (b) My mother said that I was sleeping for
me today?" twelve hours.
36. The teacher said to me, "I hope you will (c) My mother said that I had been sleeping
bring credit to my school." for twelve hours.
(a) The teacher wished that I would bring
(d) My mother said that she had been
credit to my school.
sleeping for twelve hours.
(b) The teacher said that I will bring credit
42. "Turn around, "he told her.
to his school.
(c) The teacher desired that I bring credit (a) He told her turn around.
to his school. (b) He asked her to turn around.
(d) The teacher hoped that I would bring (c) He asked to her to turn around.
credit to his school. (d) He asked turn around.
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43. I asked him whether he had not promised 49. The teacher said to the student, "why were
to come. you absent yesterday?"
(a) I said to him, "Did you not promise to (a) The teacher asked the student why had
come?" been he absent the previous day.
(b) I said to him, "Do you not promise to (b) The teacher asked the student why had
come?" he been absent the previous day.
(c) I said, "Did I ask you, not to come?" (c) The teacher informed the student that
(d) I asked him, "Did you come ? You why he had been absent the next day.
promise," (d) The teacher asked the student why he
44. Rahul said, "What have you been searching had been absent the previous day.
for all these hours?"
50. The Prime Minister said at a meeting, "There
(a) Rahul asked me what I had been
is no need of a working President for the
searching for all those hours.
party now."
(b) Rahul asked what I have been searching
(a) The Prime Minister told a meeting that
for all those hours.
(c) Rahul said that what you had been there was no need of a working President
searching for all those hours. for the part now.
(d) Rahul asked me what I was searching (b) The Prime Minister said at a meeting that
for all these days. there was no need of a working President
45. He asks which chair he is to sit on. for the party then.
(a) He said, "Which chair am I to sit on?" (c) The Prime Minister told a meeting that
(b) He asked, "Which chair he is to sit on?" there was no need of a working President
(c) "Which chair am I to sit on?" asks he. then.
(d) He said, "Which chair should I sit on?" (d) The Prime Minister addressed a meeting
46. She said, "I've been in this school since that there was no need of a working
1998. President for the party then.
(a) She said that she had been in that school
since 1998. Set-03
(b) She said that she have been in this 1. I thought that he (a)/ would come and give
school since 1998. (b)/ me the latest information (c)/ about
(c) She said that she was in this school the patient. (d)/No Error (e)
since 1998.
2. She requested her companions (a)/ to wait
(d) She said that she was being in that
for her (b)/ until she (c)/ comes back. (d)/
school since 1998.
47. Salim told Ajay that he would return the No Error (e)
book to him the next day. 3. The report said (a)/ that the Judge
(a) "I will return this book to you the next acquitted (b)/ them of all (c)/ the charges.
day," said Salim (d)/No Error (e)
(b) Salim said, "I will be returning the book 4. The issues were complex (a)/ and especially
to you tomorrow, Ajay." the memebrs (b)/ of the committee (c)/ have
(c) "Ajay, I will return the book to you made them obscure. (d)/No Error (e)
tomorrow, "said Salim. 5. It was severn o'clock (a)/ in the evening
(d) "Ajay will return this book to you (b)/ when the train steamed (c)/ into the
tomorrow, "said Salim. station. (d)/No Error (e)
48. He explained that he knew the place well 6. He reminded (a)/ me that he has often (b)/
because he used to live there. told me not to play (c)/ with fire. (d)/No
(a) "I know the place well because I use to Error (e)
live here, "he explained.
7. She said that (a)/ she would not tell (b)/
(b) "I know the place well because I used to
live here, "he explained. anything until she (c)/ has heared the facts.
(c) "I knew the place because I used to live (d)/No Error (e)
here, "he explained. 8. The Commander thought (a)/ that the gates
(d) "I have known the place well because I should (b)/ be locked (c)/ as it is eight o'
used to live here, "he explained. clock. (d)/No Error (e)
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9. They exclaimed with delight that it (a)/ was 25. I often visited her (a)/ and found myself
a very beautiful picture (b)/ and said that quite (b)/ puzzled to see the dreadful
they have never seen (c)/ such a beautiful pictures (c)/ which she had hung on the
picture before. (d)/No Error (e) wall. (d)/No Error (e)
10. The hermit prayed (a)/ that God might (b)/ 26. On reaching the station (a)/ he found that
help me in (c)/ my mission. (d)/No Error (e) (b)/ he left the papers (c)/ in the drawing
11. Ajeet exclaimed (a)/ with delight that (b)/ room. (d)/No Error (e)
they have won the match (c)/ by six wickets. 27. I suggested that Reshma should (a)/ stay
(d)/No Error (e) here at night if she (b)/ got late but she
12. The Duke expressed (a)/ his wish to see does (c)/ not pay any attention to my
his (b)/ native land again but there (c)/ suggestion. (d)/No Error (e)
28. He informed me (a)/ that our college would
appears no scope. (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/ remain closed tomorrow (c)/ on account
13. He exclaimed with sorrow (a)/ that his
of Rakshabandhan. (d)/No Error (e)
brother died (b)/ just two (c)/ months
29. He asked me (a)/ why had I gone to the
before. (d)/No Error (e) cinema (b)/ late at night in spite of (c)/ his
14. The prisoners walked slowly (a)/ for they clear instructions. (d)/No Error (e)
knew that as (b)/ soon as they cross the 30. Mukesh said apologetically (a)/ that "I am
gate, (c)/ the jailor would ask them to jog. not feeling (b)/ well and so I cannot (c)/ go
(d)/No Error (e) with you today. (d)/No Error (e)
15. The visitor told me that he had (a)/ come 31. The State Government warned the
from Chennai (b)/ to discuss some of the shopkeepers that if (a)/ they persist in (b)/
(c)/ important issues with me. (d)/No Error charging high prices, their (c)/ licences
(e) would be cancelled. (d)/No Error (e)
16. Instead of going to Delhi (a)/ he went to 32. The guide told us (a)/ that where the island
Mumbai (b)/ and stays (c)/ there for a (b)/ was and went on (c)/ narrating its
month. (d)/No Error (e) history (d)/No Error (e)
17. We proposed to me (a)/ to join the party 33. The MLA readily (a)/ gave assurance that
(b)/ and work for the welfare (c)/ of the (b)/ the matter will be looked into (c)/ as
downtrodden. (d)/No Error (e) soon as possible. (d)/No Error (e)
18. The mother told his daughter (a)/ that if 34. I was surprised (a)/ to know why had he
he wanted (b)/ to achieve his goal, (c)/ he turned (b)/ down such a good offer (c)/ of
must work hard. (d)/No Error (e) marriage. (d)/No Error (e)
19. Mr. Sen ordered her servant (a)/ to bring 35. The sum and substance (a)/ of the speech
of the leader was (b)/ that the country's
her some (b)/ hot water as she has (c)/ to
(c)/ future was bleak. (d)/No Error (e)
take some medicine. (d)/No Error (e)
36. My Mentor told me (a)/ that if I (b)/ do the
20. The Headmaster knowing of my (a)/ interest
lessons regularly, I would (c)/ certainly
in Environmental Science (b)/ asked me
obtain good marks. (d)/No Error (e)
that I would (c)/ like to attend the National
37. In one of his famous sonnets, (a)/ Milton
Seminar. (d)/No Error (e)
says that (b)/ 'They also serve (c)/ who only
21. My Father being ill sent (a)/ to his boss an stand and wait'. (d)/No Error (e)
application explaining (b)/ why could he 38. They did not (a)/ know why the two (b)/
(c)/ not go to the office (d)/No Error (e) brothers were fighting (c)/ with each other.
22. Mamta asked me (a)/ what could she do (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/ for me in that (c)/ critical situation.(d)/ 39. My father said to me (a)/ that a vegetarian
No Error (e) (b)/ is a person who (c)/ never eats meat.
23. When Shilpi said (a)/ that she was coming (d)/No Error (e)
to see (b)/ me the next day, I wondered 40. My Dad wanted to know (a)/ that I had done
(c)/ what problems she will bring. (d)/No (b)/ all the work (c)/ assigned to me. (d)/
Error (e) No Error (e)
24. She requested the madam (a)/ to allow 41. When the mother saw (a)/ a bull coming
her to go home (b)/ as she got (c)/ a severe towards the children (b)/ she cried out (c)/
headache. (d)/No Error (e) and ask them to run away. (d)/No Error (e)
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42. She says, 'My cousin studied (a)/ hard in 4. The teacher commanded the students not
order that he (b)/ may get a good (c)/ to shout.
position in the test'. (d)/No Error (e) (a) The teacher says to the students,"Do not
43. The mother forbade her daughter (a)/ to shout."
walk in the sun (b)/ and play with (c)/ his (b) The teacher said to the students," Don't
friends on the road. (d)/No Error (e) shout."
44. The news reporter asked (a)/ me that where (c) The teacher said to the students,"You
the accident had taken (b)/ place and how should not shout."
many (c)/ persons were injured. (d)/No (d) The teacher told to the students,"You
Error (e)
must not shout."
45. Our teacher said to us (a)/ that we should
not live (b)/ beyond our means (c)/ if we SSC CGL 04 March 2020 (Morning)
don't want to invite misery. (d)/No Error (e) 5. The teacher said to me, "You have not
46. Mohan said that he was going to (a)/ the submitted the assignment."
library and wanted to (b)/ know that I could (a) The teacher said me that I had not
accompany him. (c)/ d (d)/No Error (e) submitted the assignment.
47. The teacher being very angry (a)/ with the (b) The teacher told to me that I have not
pupils asked them (b)/ why they had made submitted that assignment.
(c)/ a noise like this. (d)/No Error (e) (c) The teacher told me that I had not
48. He was determined to (a)/ participate in submitted the assignment.
the car race (b)/ even though he knew (c)/ (d) The teacher said to me that I have not
that he will not succeed. (d)/No Error (e) submitted the assignment.
49. The youngest princess took (a)/ her father's
hand in her (b)/ and simply said that (c)/ SSC CGL 04 March 2020 (Afternoon)
she loves her more than salt.(d)/No Error (e) 6. The lawyer said to me, "There is no proof of
50. The traveller asked me (a)/ if I could tell your involvement in this case."
him (b)/ the way to the (c)/ nearest railway (a) The lawyer told that there is no proof of
station. (d)/No Error (e) my involvement in that case.
Set-04 (b) The lawyer told me that there was no
proof of my involvement in that case.
1. He said to the hotel receptionist, "Can you (c) The lawyer told me that there is no proof
tell me the tariff of rooms?"
(a) He asked the hotel receptionist that if of your involvement in that case.
he can tell him the tariff of rooms. (d) The lawyer said me that there was no
(b) He asked the hotel receptionist if he proof of my involvement in this case.
could tell him the tariff of rooms. SSC CGL 04 March 2020 (Evening)
(c) He asked the hotel receptionist to tell 7. "What a good idea!", Seema remarked.
him the tariff of rooms.
(d) He enquired the hotel receptionist that (a) Seema said what a good idea it is.
if he can tell him the tariff of rooms. (b) Seema told what an idea!
SSC CGL 03 March 2020 (Morning) (c) Seema exclaimed that it was a very good
2. He said to me,"What are you doing?" idea.
(a) He said what I had been doing.
(b) He said that what I was doing. (d) Seema exclaimed that the idea is good.
(c) He asked me what I was doing. SSC CGL 05 March 2020 (Morning)
(d) He asked me that what was I doing. 8. "Hello", he said to his friend. "What can I
SSC CGL 03 March 2020 (Afternoon) do for you?"
3. She said to me,"What time is your fight (a) He asked and greeted his friend that
tomorrow?"
(a) She asked me that what time was my what he can do for him.
fight tomorrow. (b) He told hello and asked his friend what
(b) She asked me what time my fight was he could do for him.
the following day. (c) He greeted his friend and asked what
(c) She asked me what time my fight will he could do for him.
be the next day.
(d) She asked me what time is my fight the (d) He said hello and asked his friend what
next day. can do for him.
SSC CGL 03 March 2020 (Evening) SSC CGL 05 March 2020 (Afternoon)
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9. He said to me, "What time do the banks 14. The guard said to the visitors,"Do not take
open and Close?" photographs inside the museum."
(a) He asked me what time the banks (a) The guard forbade the visitors to take
opened and closed. photographs inside the museum.
(b) He asked me what time do the banks (b) The guard told the visitors that do not
open and Close. take photographs inside the museum.
(c) He said me what time did the banks (c) The guard requested the visitors to not
open and Close. took photographs inside the museum.
(d) He wanted to know what time the banks (d) The guard the visitors not to be taking
open and Close. photographs inside the museum.
SSC CGL 05 March 2020 (Evening) SSC CGL 07 March 2020 (Afternoon)
10. "What a rare flower!" she said. 15. Rahul said to his mother, "Can I go out
(a) She exclaimed what a rare flower it is. and play now?"
(b) She exclaimed that it was a very rare (a) Rahul asked to his mother could he go
flower. out and play now.
(c) She asked if it was a rare flower. (b) Rahul asked his mother that could he
go out and play then.
(d) She told that what a rare flower it was.
(c) Rahul asked his mother if he could go
SSC CGL 06 March 2020 (Morning)
out and play then.
11. Mahesh said to Rita, "Don't play in the sun".
(d) Rahul asked his mother if can he go out
(a) Mahesh told to Rita to not play in the and play then.
sun.
SSC CGL 09 March 2020 (Morning)
(b) Mahesh requested Rita that don't play
16. "What are you going to call the puppy,
in the sun.
Jane?" the boy asked.
(c) Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the
(a) The boy asked Jane what she was going
sun.
to call the puppy.
(d) Mahesh ordered Rita that not play in
(b) Jane asked the boy what is he going to
the sun.
call the puppy.
SSC CGL 06 March 2020 (Afternoon)
(c) The boy wondered what Jane were going
12. She said, "We visited Uttarakhand in the
summer vacation". to call the puppy.
(a) She said that they will visit to (d) The boy told Jane what she was going
Uttarakhand in the summer vacation. to call her puppy.
(b) She said that we visited Uttarakhand in SSC CGL 09 March 2020 (Afternoon)
the summer vacation. 17. Johnny's mother said, "Johnny, run down
(c) She said that they have visited to the grocer's and get a loaf of French bread
Uttarakhand in the summer vacation. and a pound of cheddar cheese."
(d) She said that they had visi ted (a) Johnny's mother asked him to run down
Uttarakhand in the summer vacation. to the grocer's and get a loaf of French
SSC CGL 06 March 2020 (Evening) bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
13. The traveller said to a passerby, "Can you (b) Johnny's mother pleaded with John to
help me find my way, please?" run down to the grocer's and get her a
(a) The traveller asked the passerby if he loaf of French bread and a pound of
could kindly help him find his way. cheddar cheese.
(b) The traveller asked the passerby that he (c) Johnny commanded his mother to go
can kindly help him find his way. down to the grocer and buy a loaf of
(c) The traveller requested to the passerby French bread and a pound of cheddar
if he can help him find his way. cheese.
(d) The traveller asked the passerby could (d) Johnny asked his mother to run down
you kindly help me find my way? to the grocer's and get a loaf of French
SSC CGL 07 March 2020 (Morning) bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
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18 . Mother said to Kavya, "Turn on the light." 23. Rahul said, "I can speak French."
(a) Mother told Kavya to turn on the light. (a) Rahul said that he should speak French.
(b) Mother asked Kavya if the light was on. (b) Rahul said that he can speak French.
(c) Kavya told mother to turn on the light. (c) Rahul said that he could speak French.
(d) Mother requested Kavya to please on the (d) Rahul said that I can speak French.
light. SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 24. She told the villagers that she would not
19. The little girl asked her mother if she could rest till she had solved their water problem.
visit her friend's house. (a) She said to the villagers, "She would not
(a) The little girl said to her mother, "Why rest till she has been solved their water
can't I visit my friend's house?" problems."
(b) The little girl said to her mother, "Should (b) She said to the villagers, "She will not
she visit her friend's house?" rest till she has solved my water
(c) The little girl said to her mother, "Can I problem."
visit my friend's house?" (c) She said to the villagers, "I will not rest
(d) The little girl said to her mother, "I could till I have solved your water problem."
visit my friend's house?" (d) She said to the villagers, "I would not
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 rest till I am solving our water problem."
20. Pushpa said, "I arrived at the workshop an SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
hour ago but nothing much is happening 25. The lady said to the plumber, "Why didn't
here." you come last week? The RO machine has
(a) Pushpa observed that though she had been making some noise for the last ten
arrived at the workshop an hour ago but days."
nothing much is happening there. (a) The lady asked the plumber why he
(b) Pushpa said that she has arrived at the hadn't come the previous week and told
workshop an hour earlier but nothing him that the RO machine had been
much is happening here. making some noise for the last ten days.
(c) Pushpa asked why she had to arrive at (b) The lady asked the plumber why he
the workshop an hour before when hadn't come the last week and told him
nothing much was happening there. that the RO machine has been making
(d) Pushpa said that she had arrived at the some noise for the last ten days.
workshop an hour before but nothing (c) The lady asked the plumber if he had
much was happening there. come the previous week and told him
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 that the RO machine had been making
21. The teacher said to Mohit, "Go to your seat some noise for the last ten days.
and sit quietly" (d) The lady scolded the plumber for not
(a) The teacher requested Mohit to go to his coming last week and told him that the
seat and sit quietly. RO machine was making some noise for
(b) The teacher instructed Mohit to go to his the last ten days.
seat and sit quietly.
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
(c) The teacher instructed Mohit that he
26. When Rohit saw Saurabh, he said, "Oh,
must go to his seat and sit quietly.
how tall you have grown!"
(d) The teacher told Mohit to go to your seat
and sit quietly. (a) When Rohit saw Saurabh, he exclaimed
22. The officer ordered the fellow to be arrested. that he (Saurabh) had grown very tall.
(a) The officer said, "Why don't be arrest the (b) When Rohit saw Saurabh, he exclaimed
fellow?". how tall he (Saurabh) was grown.
(b) The officer said, "Arrest the fellow." (c) When Rohit saw Saurabh, he observed
(c) The officer requested, "The fellow may that you have grown very tall.
be arrested." (d) When Rohit saw Saurabh, he
(d) The officer said to the fellow, "Arrest commented that he (Saurabh) has grown
him." very tall.
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27. Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath Singh (a) Rani said that they were organizing a
said, "Whatever talks take place they will cleaning programme in the colony the
be on the issue of Pakistan occupied next day.
Kashmir." (b) Rani asked why they were organizing a
(a) Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath cleaning programme in the colony the
Singh asked whatever talks took place, next day.
why they were not on the issue of (c) Rani said that we are organizing a
Pakistan occupied Kashmir. cleaning programme in the colony
(b) Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath tomorrow.
Singh said that whatever talks take (d) Rani told that we were organizing a
place, they will be on the issue of cleaning programme in the colony
Pakistan occupied Kashmir. tomorrow.
(c) Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
Singh announced that whatever talks 31. I will tell him that I don't want to join the
took place, they would be on the issue art classes.
of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. (a) I will tell him, "I don't want to join the
(d) Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath art classes."
Singh said that if there were talks, that (b) I said to him, "I couldn't join the art
had to be on the issue of Pakistan classes."
occupied Kashmir. (c) I want to tell him, "I don't like to join the
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 art classes."
(d) I will tell him, "I didn't want to join the
28. The te ache r asked Avika what had
happened to her and why her nose was art classes."
bleeding. SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
(a) The teacher said to Avika, "What 32. Major Chaudhary said to aspirants, "Does
happened to her? Why was her nose everyone understand English?"
bleeding?" (a) Major Chaudhary informed the aspirants
(b) The teacher said to Avika, "What that everyone understood English.
happened to you? Why is your nose (b) Major Chaudhary asked the aspirants
bleeding?" whether everyone understood English.
(c) The teacher said to Avika, "What had (c) Major Chaudhary told the aspirants that
happened to you? Why was your nose everyone should understand English.
bleeding?" (d) Major Chaudhary asked the aspirants
(d) The teacher said to Avika, "What is whether everyone understands English.
happening to you? Why is your nose SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
bleeding?" 33. The Finance Minister said, "The Govern-
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 ment will trim the corporate tax gradually
to 25 per cent for all companies."
29. The saint prayed that God might pour all
his blessings on the newly married couple. (a) The Finance Minister said that the
Government would trim the corporate
(a) The saint said to the newly married
tax gradually to 25 percent for all
couple, "God must pour all his blessings
companies.
on you."
(b) The Finance Ministe r asked the
(b) The saint said to the newly married
Government if it would trim the
couple, "May God pour all his blessings
corporate tax gradually to 25 percent for
on you."
all companies.
(c) The saint requested God, "Pour all your (c) The Finance Minister ordered the
blessings on the newly married couple." Government to trim the corporate tax
(d) The saint blessed the newly married gradually to 25 perce nt for all
couple, "God will pour all all his companies.
blessings on you." (d) The Finance Minister told that the
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 Government will trim the corporate tax
30. Rani said, "We are organizing a cleaning gradually to 25 percent for all companies.
programme in the colony tomorrow." SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
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34. Her mother advised her not to go too fast (a) His wife said to Mr. Lucas, "Don't wait
while reciting her poem. for him as he will be late at the studio
(a) Her mother said, "Why are you going so that night."
(b) Mr Lucas said to his wife, "Not to wait
fast while reciting your poem?"
for him as I would be late at the studio
(b) Her mother said, "Don't go too fast while tonight."
reciting your poem." (c) Mr Lucas said to his wife, "Don't wait
(c) Her mother said, "You needn't go too fast for him as I will be late at the studio
while reciting your poem." tonight."
(d) Her mother said, "Don't go too fast while (d) Mr Lucas said to his wife, "Don't wait
reciting her poem." for him as he will be late at the studio
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 that night."
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
35. I said to Taru, "The tyre of my car is 39. Anshul said, "Should we go to the zoo
punctured." today?"
(a) I told Taru that the tyre of my car is (a) Anshul told that they should go to the
punctured. zoo that day.
(b) Taru told me that the tyre of my car was (b) Anshul wondered if they should go to
punctured. the zoo that day.
(c) I told Taru that the tyre of my car was (c) Anshul asked if we should go to the zoo
today.
punctured. (d) Anshul announced that they would go
(d) I told Taru that the tyre of her car is to the zoo that day.
punctured. SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 40. My sister said, "What time will the train
36. The officer told me that I needed to work reach Bhopal?"
harder to meet my targets otherwise I would (a) My sister asked what time the train
have to leave the company. reaches Bhopal.
(b) My sister asked what time the train will
(a) The officer said to me, "I need to work
reach Bhopal.
harder to meet my targets otherwise I (c) My sister asked what time the train
will have to leave the company." reached Bhopal.
(b) The officer said to me, " Work harder to (d) My sister asked what time the train
meet my targets otherwise be ready to would reach Bhopal.
leave the company." SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
(c) The officer said to me, "You have to work 41. The traveller said that he had come a long
harder to meet our targets otherwise I way off.
will have to leave the company." (a) The traveller said, "He had come a long
(d) The officer said to me, "You need to work way off."
(b) The traveller said, "I am coming a long
harder to meet your targets otherwise
way off."
you will have to leave the company." (c) The traveller told, "He has come a long
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 way off."
37. Avika said to her mother, "You are very late (d) The traveller said, "I have come a long
today." way off."
(a) Avika asked her mother why she was SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019
late today. 42. I told Vinod that the plumber had forgotten
(b) Avika told her mother that she is very his mobile there.
late that day. (a) I said to Vinod, "The plumber is
forgetting his mobile here."
(c) Avika told her mother that she was very (b) I said to Vinod, "The plumber had
late that day. forgotten his mobile there."
(d) Avika told her mother that you were very (c) Vinod said to me, "The plumber has
late that day. forgotten his mobile here."
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 (d) I said to Vinod, " The plumber has
38. Mr. Lucas told his wife not to wait for him forgotten his mobile here."
as he would be late at the studio that night. SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019

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43. I asked my friend if he had seen the launch 48. Kiran said, "I will reach Patna tomorrow
of the Chandrayaan 2 from Sriharikota. morning."
(a) I said to my friend, "How did you see (a) Kiran said that she will reach Patna
the launch of the Chandrayaan 2 from tomorrow morning.
Sriharikota." (b) Kiran says that she will reach Patna
(b) I said to my friend, "I had seen the tomorrow morning.
launch of the Chandrayaan 2 from (c) Kiran said that I will reach Patna the
Sriharikota." next morning.
(c) I said to my friend, "Did you see the
(d) Kiran said that she would reach Patna
launch of the Chandrayaan 2 from
the next morning.
Sriharikota."
(d) I said to my friend, "He has seen the SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019
launch of the Chandrayaan 2 from 49. The airline official said, "We are extremely
Sriharikota." sorry that the flight has been delayed due
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 to heavy floods."
44. She says that Rani is a talented actress. (a) The airline official announced the airline
(a) She said, "Rani was a talented actress." is extremely sorry that the flight will be
(b) She told, "Rani is a talented actress." delayed due to heavy floods.
(c) She says, "Rani is a talented actress." (b) The airline official announces they are
(d) She asks, "is Rani a talented actress?" extremely sorry that the flight has been
SSC CGL Tier II 12 September 2019 delayed due to heavy floods.
45. The priest said to me, "You have committed (c) The airline official announced that they
a cardinal sin." were extremely sorry that the flight had
(a) The priest told me that I had committed been delayed due to heavy floods.
a cardinal sin. (d) The airline official announced that we
(b) The priest is saying I have committed a are extremely sorry that the flight has
cardinal sin. been delayed due to heavy floods.
(c) The priest said if I will be committing a SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019
cardinal sin. 50. He asked me if I would like to take that
(d) The priest told me I am committing a apartment on rent from the next day.
cardinal sin. (a) "Would you had taken this apartment
SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019 on rent from tomorrow?" he said to me.
46. Her mother said, "We must have a party to (b) "Would you have taken this apartment
celebrate your promotion." on rent from the next day?" he said to
(a) Her mother said that they must have a me.
party to celebrate her promotion.
(c) "Would you like to take this apartment
(b) Her mother said she had been planning
on rent from tomorrow?" he said to me.
a party for celebrating her promotion.
(c) Her mother says that they should plan (d) "Would you be liking to take this
a party to celebrate her promotion. apartment on rent from tomorrow?" he
(d) Her mother told that they would be said to me.
having a party to celebrate her SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019
promotion.
SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019 Set-05
47. My uncle said, " Just my luck! I've missed 1. The sage said, "Man proposes and God
the bus again." disposes."
(a) My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky
as he had missed the bus again. (a) The sage said that man proposes and
(b) My uncle said he was lucky as he had God disposes.
missed the bus again. (b) The sage said that man had proposed
(c) My uncle exclaimed that he is once again and God had disposed.
lucky to miss the bus. (c) The sage said that man propose and God
(d) My uncle says that he is unlucky as he dispose.
has missed the bus again. (d) The sage said that man proposed and
SSC CGL Tier II 11 September 2019 God disposed.
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2. The father said to his daughter, "Your (b) Gloria said that his relatives were
mother will be waiting for me." landing the next day.
(a) The father told his daughter that her (c) Gloria said that his relatives have been
mother will be waiting for him. landing the next day.
(b) The father told his daughter that my (d) Gloria said that his relatives were
mother would be waiting for him. landing the previous day.
(c) The father told his daughter that her 8. The surgeon says, "You should get
mother would be waiting for him. anaesthesia for the surgery."
(a) The surgeon says you should get
(d) The father told his daughter that her
anaesthesia for the surgery.
mother was waiting for me.
(b) The surgeon said that I shall get
3. He said, "I will never hurt you."
anaesthesia for the surgery.
(a) He says that he will never hurt me. (c) The surgeon says that I should have got
(b) He said he should never hurt me. anaesthesia for the surgery.
(c) He said that he will never hurt me. (d) The surgeon says that I should get
(d) He said that he would never hurt me. anaesthesia for the surgery.
4. Aditi said, "I am not invested in the project 9. The student said to her, "I don't remember
anymore." your name."
(a) Aditi said that she had not invested in (a) The student said to her that I did not
the project anymore. remember her name.
(b) The student told her that he/she do not
(b) Aditi said that she do not invested in remember her name.
the project anymore. (c) The student told her that he/she did not
(c) Aditi said that she is not invested in the remember her name.
project anymore. (d) The student said to her that he/she
(d) Aditi said that she was not invested in cannot remember her name.
10. She said to her, "Please pay attention to
the project anymore. the details."
5. The mayor said to the marshals, "Don't (a) She requests her that pay attention to
conduct any drill tomorrow." the details.
(a) The mayor ordered the marshals not to (b) She commanded her for paying attention
conduct any drill tomorrow. to the details.
(c) She requested her to pay attention to
(b) The mayor ordered the marshals not to the details.
conducted any drill the next day. (d) She requested her that to pay attention
(c) The mayor ordered the marshals not to to the details.
conduct any drill the previous day. 11. He said that he had taken French lessons
(d) The mayor ordered the marshals not to on Duolingo.
(a) He said, "I have taken French lessons
conduct any drill the next day.
on Duolingo."
6. My mother said, "I am meeting your father (b) He said, "You took French lessons on
today." Duolingo. "
(a) The mother said that she has been (c) He says, "He has taken French lessons
meeting my father that day. on Duolingo."
(d) He said, "I take French lessons on
(b) My mother says that she was meeting
Duolingo."
my father today. 12. She said that she would not be coming to
(c) My mother said that she was meeting the school that day.
my father that day. (a) She said, "You will not be coming to the
(d) My mother said that she were meeting school today".
my father that day. (b) She said, "I may not come to the school
tomorrow."
7. Gloria said, "His relatives are landing (c) She had said "She must not be coming
tomorrow." to the school today".
(a) Gloria said that his relatives are landing (d) She said, "I will not be coming to the
the next day. school today".
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13. The professor said, "You must learn these (a) He said, "I would be taking a leave of
words regularly." absence for 2 weeks as there been a
(a) The professor said that I had to learn death in my family
those words regularly. (b) He said "I am going to take a leave for
(b) The professor said I should learn these two weeks as there had been a death in
words regularly.
my family".
(c) The professor said that I must learn
those words regularly. (c) He said, "I will be taking a leave of
(d) The professor said that you had to learn absence for two weeks as there has been
these words regularly. a death in my family".
14. The lawyer said, "Your case is very (d) He said "I will be taking a leave of
complicated." absence for two week as there is a death
(a) The lawyer warned that your case was in my family".
very complicated. 20. I explained, "I don't belong here."
(b) The lawyer reported that my case is very (a) I said that I did not belonged here.
complicated. (b) I explained that I did not belong there.
(d) The lawyer said that my case was very (c) I explained that I do not belong there.
complicated.
(d) The lawyer said that my case had been (d) I explained that I did not belong here.
very complicated. 21. "I have heard the podcast before," Nita says.
15. He said, "I had gone to Shimla." (a) Nita says that she has heard the podcast
(a) He said that he had gone to Shimla. before.
(b) He said that he has gone to Shimla. (b) Nita says that she is hearing the podcast
(c) He said that he went to Shimla. before.
(d) He says that he had gone to Shimla. (c) Nita says that she had heard the podcast
16. My coach said, "You should take a healthy ago.
diet." (d) Nita says that she had heard the podcast
(a) My coach told me that I should have before.
taken a healthy diet.
22. Tina said, "My parents are getting divorced."
(b) My coach told me that I should take a
healthy diet. (a) Tina said that her parents are getting
(c) My coach told me that you should take divorced.
a healthy diet. (b) Tina said that her parents were get
(d) My coach told me that I shall take a divorced.
healthy diet. (c) Tina said that her parents have been
17. Shubham said that his father was playing getting divorce.
cricket with him. (d) Tina said that her parents were getting
(a) Shubham said, "My father was playing divorced.
cricket with me." 23. He said, "I will go to Indonesia tomorrow".
(b) Shubham said, "My father had played (a) He said that he would go to Indonesia
cricket with me." tomorrow.
(c) Shubham said, "My father played cricket (b) He said that he would go to Indonesia
with me." the next day.
(d) Shubham said, "My father is playing (c) He said that he would be going to
cricket with me."
Indonesia the next day.
18. The coach said to the student, "When will
you come for practice?" (d) He said he would go to Indonesia by
(a) The coach asked the student when he tomorrow.
would came for practice. 24. The teacher asked me if I had seen the
(b) The coach asked the student when match.
would he come for practice. (a) "Did you seen the match?" the teacher
(c) The coach asked the student when he said to me.
would come for practice. (b) "Did you saw the match?" the teacher
(d) The coach asked the student when he said to me.
will come for practice. (c) "Did you had saw the match?" the
19. He said that he would be taking a leave of teacher said to me.
absence for two weeks as there had been a (d) "Did you see the match?" the teacher
death in his family. said to me.
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25. "Who is it?" Vikram asked, his euphoria 31. I said, 'I'm not very happy at work.'
fading. (a) I told her I would not be very happy at
(a) As his euphoria faded, Vikram asks as work.
to who was it.
(b) I told her that I was not very happy at
(b) With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked
who it was. work.
(c) With a faded euphoria Vikram asked (c) I told her that I had not been very happy
who is it. at work.
(d) With his euphoria faded, Vikram asked (d) I told her I am not very happy at work.
who it is. 32. Ravi said, "I may sell this tie."
26. He said, "You were making excuses." (a) Ravi said that he may sell that tie.
(a) He said that you were making excuses.
(b) Ravi said that he should sell this tie.
(b) He said that you had been making
excuses. (c) Ravi said that he might sell that tie.
(c) He said that I had been making excuses. (d) Ravi said that I might sell that tie.
(d) He said that I was making excuses. 33. Miranda said to her teacher, "I was sick for
27. Rahul asked me, "Are we going to New York a day."
next year?" (a) Miranda told her teacher that she was
(a) Rahul asked me if we were going to New sick for a day.
York next year. (b) Miranda told her teacher that she is sick
(b) Rahul asked that are we going to New
for a day.
York next year.
(c) Rahul asked me that were we going to (c) Miranda told her teacher that she had
New York next year. been sick for a day.
(d) Rahul asked me that would we go to New (d) Miranda told her teacher that she has
York next year? been sick for a day.
28. Pritam said, "The prisoner had slept 34. Nandini said, "I bought a pen yesterday."
throughout the journey." (a) Nandini said that she had bought a pen
(a) Pritam said that the prisoner had slept
yesterday.
throughout the journey.
(b) Pritam said that the prisoner has slept (b) Nandini said she did bought a pen the
throughout the journey. previous day.
(c) Pritam said that the prisoner had sleep (c) Nandini said that she had bought a pen
throughout the journey. the previous day.
(d) Pritam said that the prisoner had been (d) Nandini says that she had bought a pen
sleeping throughout the journey. the previous day.
29. She said, since it was evening, she had to
35. Lee said to his wife, "I am very happy today."
go for a run.
(a) She said, "It is evening I must ran." (a) Lee told his wife that he was very happy
(b) She said, "It is evening I must go for a today.
run." (b) Lee told his wife he was very happy
(c) She said, "It is evening I should go for a today.
run." (c) Lee told his wife that he has been very
(d) She said, "It is evening I might go for a happy that day.
run." (d) Lee told his wife that he was very happy
30. She said to her maid, "Clean the utensils
properly." that day.
(a) She commands her maid that clean the 36. "What makes you so sad?" she asked
utensils properly. Manoj.
(b) She ordered her maid to clean the (a) She asked Manoj what makes him so
utensils properly. sad.
(c) She commanded her maid that kindly (b) She asks Manoj what made him so sad.
clean the utensils properly. (c) She asked Manoj what made him so sad.
(d) She orders her maid to clean the utensils
(d) She asks Manoj what makes him so sad.
properly.
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37. Priya advised me not to go school the next 43. Mother said, "will you tell me what it means,
day. Pritam?"
(a) "Don't go to school next day" Priya said
to me. (a) Mother asked Pritam if he will tell her
(b) "Don't go to school tomorrow" Priya said what it meant.
to me. (b) Mother asked Pritam that he would tell
(c) Priya said, "will you not go to school her what it meant.
tomorrow. (c) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her
(d) Priya told me that, "Don't go to school what it meant.
tomorrow.
(d) Mother asked pritam that he will tell her
38. Ram said to Rohan, "Don't run so fast."
what it meant.
(a) Ram advised Rohan don't run so fast.
(b) Ram asked Rohan why is he running so 44. Akash said, "Mahesh has gone home."
fast. (a) Akash said that Mahesh has gone home.
(c) Ram requested Rohan not to run so fast. (b) Akash said then Mahesh had gone
(d) Ram told Rohan not to run so fast. home.
39. Rashmi sad to me, "Where is the telephone (c) Akash said then Mahesh has gone home.
exchange"? (d) Akash said that Mahesh had gone home.
(a) Rashmi asked me that where the
telephone exchange was 45. My mother said to my father, "I am very
(b) Rashmi asked me where the telephone busty now."
exchanges was. (a) My mother told my father that I am very
(c) Rashmi asked me w here was the busy now.
telephone exchange. (b) My mother told my father that she is
(d) Rashmi wanted to know where the very busy then.
telephone exchange was.
(c) My mother told my father that she was
40. The foreman said to his workers "I cannot
pay you higher wages." very busy then.
(a) The foreman warned his workers that (d) My mother told my father that I was very
he cannot pay them higher wages. busy now.
(b) The foreman told his workers that he 46. "What time does the flight arrive?" She
could not pay them higher wages. asked the receptionist.
(c) The foreman told his workers that they (a) She asked the receptionist what time the
could not be paid higher wages.
flight arrived.
(d) The foreman forbid his workers to pay
higher wages. (b) She asked the receptionist what time the
41. Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was flight arrive.
told. (c) She asked the receptionist when does
(a) Rajesh ordered his driver "Do as you are the flight arrive.
told"
(d) She asked the receptionist what was
(b) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as I told
you". going to be the time for the flights arrival.
(c) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as you are 47. He said to the hotel receptionist, "Can you
told." tell me the tariff of rooms?
(d) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as you were (a) He asked to hotel receptionist to tell him
told." the tariff of rooms
42. The principal said, "Be quiet, girls."
(a) The principal called the girls and ordered (b) He asked the hotel receptionist if he
them to be quiet. could tell him the tariff of rooms.
(b) The principal commanded the girls that (c) He asked the hotel receptionist that if
they be quiet. he can tell him the tariff of rooms
(c) The principal urged the girls to be quiet. (d) He enquired the hotel receptionist if he
(d) The principal said that the girls should can tell him the tariff of rooms
be quiet.

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48. She said to me, "What time is your flight 3. Priya advised me not to go to school the
tomorrow?" next day.
(a) She asked me what time my flight was (a) "Don't go to school next day" Priya said
the following day to me.
(b) She asked me that what time was my (b) "Don't go to school tomorrow" Priya said
flight tomorrow to me.
(c) She asked me what time is my flight the (c) Priya said," Will you not go to school
next day tomorrow?"
(d) She asked me what time my flight will (d) Priya told me that," Don't go to school
be the next day tomorrow."
49. The teacher commanded the students not 4. The teacher said, "The Earth revolves
to shout. around the sun."
(a) The teacher said to the students, 'Don't (a) The teacher said that the Earth is being
shout' revolving around the sun.
(b) The teacher says to the students, "Do (b) The teacher said that the Earth revolves
not shout.' around the sun.
(c) The teacher said to the student, "You (c) The teacher said that the Earth revolved
should not shout" around the sun.
(d) The teacher told to the students, "You (d) The teacher said that the Earth had been
must not shout" revolving around the sun.
50. The teacher said to me, "You have not 5. I said to my friends, "let us go to a picnic
submitted the assignment." for a change."
(a) The teacher told me that I had not (a) I asked my friends if they would go to a
submitted the assignment picnic for a change.
(b) The teacher told to me that I have not
(b) I asked my friends to go to a picnic for a
submitted that Assignment
change.
(c) The teacher said to me that I have not
(c) I permitted my friends to go to a picnic
submitted the assignment
for a change.
(d) The teacher said me that I had not
submitted the assignment (d) I suggested to my friends that we should
go to a picnic for a change.
Set-06 6. Nisha said to Swati, "Will you help me in
my project just now?"
1. "Do you want some more chocolates?"
(a) Nisha told Swati whether she will help
asked my cousin.
(a) My cousin asked me if I want some more her in her project just now.
chocolates. (b) Nisha asked Swati if she would help her
(b) My cousin said to me if I wanted some in her project just then.
more chocolates. (c) Nisha questioned to Swati that will you
(c) My cousin asked me that I wanted some help me in my project just now.
more chocolates. (d) Nisha asked to Swati that will she help
(d) My cousin asked me whether I wanted her in her work just now.
some more chocolates. 7. Father says, "Kashmir is the heaven on
2. "I don't know the answer. Do you?" She earth."
asked.
(a) Father said that Kashmir has been the
(a) She asked me if I knew the answer which
heaven on earth.
she didn't.
(b) She said that she didn't know the answer (b) Father is saying that Kashmir is the
and did I know it. heaven on earth.
(c) She said that she didn't know the answer (c) Father says that Kashmir is the heaven
and asked me if I did. on earth.
(d) She told that she was not knowing the (d) Father says that Kashmir was the
answer but wondered if I know. heaven on earth.
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8. The coach said to the child, "Don't make (b) The watchman shouted to the crowd,
the water muddy." thief, thief, catch him.
(a) The coach commanded the child don't (c) The watchman shouted to the crowd,
make the water dirty. catch the thief.
(b) The coach commanded to the child not (d) The watchman shouted to the crowd,
to make the water dirty. thief, catch him.
(c) The coach commanded the child not to 14. Neha said, "Need I write a letter?"
make the water dirty. (a) Neha asked if she have to write a letter.
(b) Neha asked if she had been writing a
(d) The coach commanded to the child don't
letter.
make the water dirty.
(c) Neha asked of writing a letter.
9. He said, "I saw a snake here."
(d) Neha asked if she had to write a letter.
(a) He said that he had seen a snake there. 15. The teacher said to the student, "Have you
(b) He said that he saw a snake here. brought your lunch?"
(c) He said that he saw a snake there. (a) The student was asked by the teacher
(d) He said that he had seen a snake. about bringing his lunch.
10. Rohan said, "Where shall I be this time next (b) The teacher asked the student if he
month" would be bringing his lunch.
(a) Rohan contemplated where shall he be (c) The teacher asked the student if he had
that time the following month. brought his lunch.
(d) The teacher asked the student if he has
(b) Rohan asked that where should be that
brought his lunch.
time next month.
16. Rajesh ordered his driver to do as he was
(c) Rohan wondered where he should be
told.
that time the next month.
(a) Rajesh ordered his driver "Do as you are
(d) Rohan wondered where he would be that told".
time the following month. (b) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as I told
11. Rashmi said to me, "Where is the telephone you".
exchange?" (c) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as you are
(a) Rashmi asked me that where the told".
telephone exchange was. (d) Rajesh said to his driver "Do as you were
(b) Rashmi asked me where the telephone told".
exchange was. 17. He said, "Let it rain I have to go."
(c) Rashmi asked me w here was the (a) He persisted that he did not care for the
telephone exchange. rain and he had to go.
(d) Rashmi wanted to know where the (b) He said that rain can't stop him to go
telephone exchange was. out.
(c) He exclaimed that let it rain but he will
12. The foreman said to his workers, "I cannot
go.
pay you higher wages."
(d) He said that he can't go just because it
(a) The foreman warned his workers that
is raining.
he cannot pay them higher wages.
18. The old man said, "Thanks I shall never
(b) The foreman told his workers that he forget this kindness, Ankit."
could not pay them higher wages. (a) The old man applauded Ankit for his
(c) The foreman told his workers that they kindness and he shall never forget Ankit.
could not be paid higher wages. (b) The old man thanked Ankit and assured
(d) The foreman forbid his workers to pay him that he would never forget his
higher wages. kindness.
13. The watchman said, "Thief! Thief! Catch (c) Ankit was being thanked by the old man
him!" for his kindness towards an old man.
(a) The watchman shouted to the crowd to (d) The old man said thank you to Ankit for
catch the thief. his kindness.
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19. The principal said, "Be quiet, girls." (c) Akash said then Mahesh has gone home.
(a) The principal called the girls and ordered (d) Akash said that Mahesh had gone home.
them to be quiet. 25. My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who
(b) The principal commanded the girls that are you? Where do you come from?"
they be quiet. (a) My grandfather enquired the visitor who
(c) The principal urged the girls to be quiet. are you, where do you come from.
(d) The principal said that the girls should (b) My grandfather enquires the visitor who
be quiet. he was and where he came from.
20. Mother said, "Will you tell me what it (c) My grandfather enquired of the visitor
means, Pritam?" who he was and where he came from.
(a) Mother asked Pritam if he will tell her (d) My grandfather enquires the visitor who
what it meant. are you, where do you come from.
(b) Mother asked Pritam that he would tell 26. Sheetal said to me, "How have you solved
her what it meant. this problem?"
(c) Mother asked Pritam if he would tell her (a) Sheetal asked me how I had solved that
what it meant. problem.
(d) Mother asked Pritam that he will tell (b) Sheetal asked me how I have solved that
her what it meant. problem.
21. He said to the dentist, "I have a toothache." (c) Sheetal asked me how I had solved this
(a) He told the dentist that I have a problem.
toothache. (d) Sheetal asked me how I have solved this
(b) He told the dentist that he had gotten a problem.
toothache. 27. Ajay said to my sister, "It's wonderful!"
(c) He told the dentist that he had a
toothache. (a) Ajay tells my sister that it's wonderful.
(d) He told the dentist that I have gotten (b) Ajay tells to my sister that it was
toothache. wonderful.
22. The spectators said, "Bravo! Good hit, Jay!" (c) Ajay told my sister that it was wonderful.
(a) The spectators applauded Jay for his (d) Ajay told to my sister that it's being
good hit. wonderful.
(b) The spectators applauded Jay saying, 28. My mother said to my father, "I am very
bravo, good hit Jay. busy now."
(c) The spectators applaud Jay for his good (a) My mother told my father that I am very
hit. busy now.
(d) The spectators applaud Jay saying, (b) My mother told my father that she is
bravo, good hit Jay. very busy then.
23. The accused said to the judge, "Let me meet (c) My mother told my father that she was
my children before I die, sir." very busy then.
(a) The accused requests the judge to let (d) My mother told my father that I was very
him meet his children before he died. busy now.
(b) The accused requested the judge to let 29. "What time does the flight arrive?" she
him meet his children before he died. asked the receptionist.
(c) The accused begs the judge to allow him (a) She asked the receptionist what time the
to meet his children before he dies. flight arrived.
(d) The accused begged the judge to let him (b) She asked the receptionist what time the
meet his children before he dies. flight arrive.
24. Akash said, "Mahesh has gone home." (c) She asked the receptionist when does
(a) Akash said that Mahesh has gone home. the flight arrive.
(b) Akash said then Mahesh had gone (d) She asked the receptionist what was
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30. My father said to the stranger, "Where do 35. "How old is your grandmother?", Navneet
you live?" asked her.
(a) My father asked the stranger where he (a) Navneet asked her how old her
lives. grandmother is.
(b) My father asked the stranger where he (b) Navneet asked her how old her
has been living. grandmother has been.
(c) Navneet asked her how old her
(c) My father asked where he lives to the
grandmother was.
stranger.
(d) Navneet asked her how old is her
(d) My father asked the stranger where he grandmother.
lived. 36. My father says, "Prices are shooting up
31. The trainee asked his boss, "Shall I email alarmingly."
this letter again, Sir?" (a) My father says that prices shoot up
(a) The trainee asked his boss politely if he alarmingly.
shall email that letter again. (b) My father says that the price was
(b) The trainee asked his boss politely if he shooting up alarmingly.
should email that letter again, sir. (c) My father says that prices shot up
alarmingly.
(c) The trainee asked his boss politely if he (d) My father says that the prices are
shall email that letter again, sir. shooting up alarmingly.
(d) The trainee asked his boss politely if he 37. "What is your name?" she asked him.
should email that letter again. (a) She asked him what his name is.
32. The visitor said, "Is your mother at home?" (b) She asked him what his name has been.
(a) The visitor asked me is my mother at (c) She asked him what is his name.
home. (d) She asked him what his name was.
(b) The visitor asked to me whether my 38. "Please don't hit me" Rita said to the
mother was at home. attacker.
(c) The visitor asked to me is my mother at (a) Rita begged the attacker to not to hit
her.
home.
(b) Rita told the attacker to not hit her.
(d) The visitor asked me whether my mother
(c) Rita begged the attacker not to hit her.
was at home.
(d) Rita pleaded with the attacker to not to
33. "Ooh! what a dirty child!" said my aunt. hit her.
(a) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a 39. The holy prophet said, "God helps those
dirty child. who help others."
(b) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the (a) The holy prophet said that God helped
child is very dirty. those who helped others.
(c) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly that the (b) The holy prophet said that God helps
those who help others.
child was very dirty.
(c) The holy prophet said that God helps
(d) My aunt exclaimed disgustedly what a people who help others.
dirty child it is. (d) The holy prophet said that God helps
34. The teacher said, "Nobody can solve the those people who help others.
problem." 40. The preacher said, "May God grant peace
(a) The teacher said that nobody can solve to the departed!"
the problem. (a) The preacher prays that God will grant
(b) The teacher said that nobody should peace to the departed.
solve the problem. (b) The preacher prayed that God would
grant peace to the departed.
(c) The teacher said that somebody can
(c) The preacher said that God may grant
solve the problem. peace to the departed.
(d) The teacher said that nobody could solve (d) The preacher said, God may grant peace
the problem. to the departed.
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41. Sahil said, "Where will I be this time next 47. The director said, "can you dance?" and she
year!" said, "no".
(a) Sahil asked where he should be that (a) The director asked her if she could dance
time the following year. and she said that she couldn't.
(b) Sahil worried where he would be that (b) The director asked her if she could do
time the next year. the dance and she said that she can't.
(c) Sahil wondered where he would be that (c) The director inquired her if she can
time the following year. dance and she said that she can't.
(d) Sahil said where he would be that time (d) The director asked her if she can dance
the next year. and she said that she can't.
42. Vicky said, "I clean my teeth daily." 48. Abhay said to Veena, "Are you coming to
(a) Vicky said he cleans his teeth daily. the Reception?"
(b) Vicky says he cleans his teeth daily. (a) Abhay told Veena if she was coming to
(c) Vicky said that he cleaned his teeth the Reception.
daily. (b) Abhay asked Veena if she will be coming
(d) Vicky said that he used to clean his teeth to the Reception.
daily. (c) Abhay asked Veena if she was coming
43. Geetal said, "I bought a Honda City to the Reception.
yesterday." (d) Abhay asked Veena whether she was
(a) Geetal said that I have bought a Honda coming to the Reception.
City yesterday. 49. I said to him, "Will you go to Delhi?"
(b) Geetal told me that she had bought a (a) I asked him will he go to Delhi.
Honda City yesterday. (b) I said to him would he go to Delhi.
(c) Geetal said she had bought a Honda City (c) I asked him if he would go to Delhi.
the previous day. (d) I said to him would you go to Delhi.
(d) Geetal said that she had bought a Honda 50. He said, "I have read this novel."
City the previous day. (a) He said that he has read this novel.
44. The teacher said to the students, "Don't (b) He said that he had read that novel.
make noise." (c) He said that he read that novel.
(a) The teacher asked the students not to (d) He said that he had read this novel.
make noise.
(b) The teacher scolded the students, they SET - 01 (Answer)
should not make noise.
(c) The teacher warned the students not to 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (a)
make noise. 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10.(d)
(d) The teacher told the students that don't 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15.(d)
make noise. 16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(b)
45. I said, "My grandfather snored throughout 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25.(c)
the night." 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30.(a)
(a) I said my grandfather had snored 31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (d) 35.(d)
throughout the night. 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c)
(b) I said that my grandfather snored 41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (d) 44. (c) 45.(b)
throughout the night. 46. (c) 47. (a) 48. (d) 49. (c) 50.(a)
(c) I said that my grandfather had snored
throughout the night. SET - 02 (Answer)
(d) I said that my grandfather had been
snoring throughout the night. 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (b)
46. He said, "I bought an iPhone 6 yesterday." 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10.(d)
(a) He said that he had bought an iPhone 6 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15.(a)
the previous day. 16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20.(b)
(b) He said he bought an iPhone 6 the 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25.(a)
previous day. 26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (d) 29. (d) 30.(c)
(c) He said that he has bought an iPhone 6 31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (d) 35.(c)
yesterday. 36. (d) 37. (d) 38. (c) 39. (d) 40.(c)
(d) He exclaimed, an iPhone 6 has been 41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(c)
bought by him yesterday. 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(b)
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SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)
1. (e) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (e) 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (d)
6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(e) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(c)
11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15.(e) 11. (a) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15.(a)
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (d) 19. (c) 20.(c) 16. (b) 17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(b)
21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(e) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25.(b)
26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30.(b) 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30.(b)
31. (b) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(e) 31. (b) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35.(d)
36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (e) 39. (e) 40.(b) 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (b) 40.(b)
41. (d) 42. (c) 43. (e) 44. (b) 45.(e) 41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (c) 44. (d) 45.(c)
46. (c) 47. (d) 48. (d) 49. (d) 50.(e) 46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(a)

SET - 04 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)

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

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 09. Adverb
 Definition : An Adverb is a word that Ex:– always, often, never, seldom,
modifies the meaning of a verb, Adjectives, generally, hardly, normally, ususally,
prepositions, conjunction another adverb recently, ever, sometimes, just and
and a sentence. Last Next
 Adverb night day
day week
verb Adjectives, prepositions,
week year
conjunction Adverb month month
year
Ex:– slowly, sadly, too, so today, here,
(2) Adverb of Number : adverb
there, therefore, hence etc.
Adverb of
 Modifying a Adjective
number
(a) She is beautiful.
(Pron) (Adj-) Ex:– once, twice, thrice, again, seldom,
(b) Ram is brave. always, never, often, scarcely, hardly,
rarely, frequently, firstly, secondly, thirdly
(Noun) (Adj-)
etc.
Note :–
 Adverb of number
(a) Sentences word beautiful
He has not seen her once.
and brave Noun pronoun
The postman called again.
modify Adverb
Adjectives She seldom dances.
(b) Adjectives Noun pronoun Modify We always try to do our best.
parts of speech Adverb He frequently comes unprepared.
Modify (3) Adverbs of Manner : adverb
Ex:– She is very beautiful. Adverb of
Adv. Adj. manner
Note :– word "Very " Adverb Ex:– Fast, hard, slowly, bravely, foolishly,
beautiful modify wisely, loudly, soundly, badly, carefully,
fluently, beautifully, clearly, lovingly,
Types of Adverbs faithfully, seriously, so, agreeably, certainly,
well, doubtfully, firm, conveniently, etc.
1. Adverbs of time Note:– Adverbs of Manner last 'ly'
2. Adverbs of Number
3. Adverbs of Manners
4. Adverbs of Quantity 
5. Adverbs of Place Mr. Gupta walks slowly.
6. Adverbs of Reason They fought bravely.
7. Adverbs of Affirmation or Negation Asha acted wisely.
8. Adverbs of Interrogation
The child sleeps soundly.
1. Adverbs of time : adverbs time
Mr. Vikash behaved foolishly.
adverbs of time
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4. Adverbs of quantity : Averbs 
Adjective Adverb Sushil Kumar Pandey was hence unable
Adverb of quantity to refute the charge.
 He was therefore fined.
Ex:– I therefore left college.
He was too careless. Consequently she was sent to America.
She was very tired. 7. Adverbs of Affirmation or Negation :-
He is quite wrong. Adverbs
You are partly right. Adverbs of affirmation or negation
I am nearly exhausted.
The mango is almost ripe. Ex:– Yes, No, surely, certainly, indeed, by
5. Adverbs of place : Adverbs no means, not at all, probably etc.
Adverbs of place 
Ex:– Here, there, hither, thither, up, She did not come after all.
within, in, out, away, down, everywhere, Probably he will go.
somewhere, nowhere, anywhere, without, I do not know her.
above, below, far, near, backward, inside, Surely he is right.
outside, outdoors, indoors, ...... etc.
8. Adverbs of Interrogative :- Adverbs

Adverbs of
Ex:–
interrogative
Walk backward.
Ex:– When, where, Whence, how, what,
The horses galloped away.
why, howmany times, howmuch, howoften,
She looked up. howfar, in whatdegree etc.
There is air everywhere. 
Hope looks above, doubt looks below. When will you return?
6. Adverbs of Reason : Adverbs Where do you live?
Adverbs of reason How many girls were present there?
Ex:– Hence, therefore, consequently. How did you mange this?

Adverb + preposition/ Adverbs Hinidi

Hindi Meaning
Meaning
Adverbs
1. Here + after hereafter
Here + in herein
here + to hereto
Here + to + fore hereto fore
Here + of Hereof
Here + about/ about Hereabout/abouts
Here + with hereafter
Here + on/upon Hereon/upon
Here + by Hereby
Here + at Hereat
2. There
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2. There
There + in therein
There + to thereto
There + at there to
There + after Thereafter
There + fore therefore
There + from therefrom
There + about/abouts therebout/abouts
There + with therewith
There + on thereon
There + upon thereupon
There + of thereof
There + by thereby
3. Where
Where + abouts whereabouts
Where + in wherein
Where + to whereto
Where + fore wherefore
where + at whereat
Where + on whereon
4. Hither
Hither + to hitherto
5. Thence
Thence + forth thence forth
Thence + forward thence forward
6. Hence
Hence + forth hence forth
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I. W + Ever Hindi meaning
Whatever (adj)

Whatever (pron)

Whatsoever (adj)
Whatsoever (pron)
Whatsoever (adv)
Wherever (pron)
Wherever (conj)
Wherever (adv)
Wheresoever (conj)
Whenever (conj)
Whenever (adv)
Whesoever (conj/adv)
Whencesoever (conj)
Whichever (adj/pron)
Whichsoever (pron/adj)
Whoever (pron)
Whomever (pron)
Whomsoever (pron)
However (adv)
Howsoever (adv)
However (conj)

Phrase Hindi Meaning Phrase Hindi Meaning

1. All there 1. To go bad
2. So there 2. To go to the bad
3. To the bad
3. Then and there 4. With a bad grace
4. There and then 5. Bad Blood
There + Preposition Hindi Meaning 6. A bad way has a
(Adverbs) bad end
1. There by 7. To make bad shot
2. There from 8. In bad
3. There in Phrase Hindi Meaning
4. There in after 1. As well
2. As well as
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3. Well off 7. Well born (adj)
4. Very Well 8. Well bred (adj)
9. Well informed (adj)
10. Well known (adj)
5. Well then 11. Well read (adj)
6. Well to do (adj) 12. Well balanced (adj)

Adjective + ly = Adverb, Adjective + ally = Adverb

Accurate Accurately

Immediate Immediately

Artificial Artificially

Ceaseless Ceaselessly

Collective Collectively

Different Differently

Usual Usually

Global Globally

Active Actively

Adequate Adequately

Affectionate Affectionately

Delicate Delicately

Baseless Baselessly

Habitual
Busy Busily

Busy
Habitual Habitually

Casual Casually

Certain Certainly

Chief Chiefly

Coincidental Coincidentally

Comparative Comparatively

Confident Confidently

Constant Constantly

Convenient Conveniently

Efficient Efficiently

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Ideal Ideally

Impressive Impressively

Magical Magically

Main Mainly

Obvious Obviously

Previous Previously

Oral Orally

Ordinary Ordinarily

Recent Recently

Remote Remotely

Speedy Speedily

Ultimate Ultimately

Wonderful Wonderfully

Attractive Attractively

Final Finally

Full Fully

Glad Gladly

Legal Legally

Lucky Luckily

Perfect Perfectly

Permanent Permanently

Regular Regularly

Similar Similarly

Special Specially

Successful Successfully

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Emphatic Emphatically

Energetic Energetically

Enthusiastic Enthusiastically

Basic Basically

Specific Specifically

Grammatical Grammatically

Synthetic Synthetically

Some another adjective, Adverb Words

Attentive Attentively

Awkward Awkwardly

Bitter Bitterly

Blind Blindly

Bold Boldly

Brief Briefly

Bright Brightly

Careful Carefully

Cheerful Cheerfully

Forgetful Forgetfully

Careless Carelessly

Helpless Helplessly

Cheap Cheaply

Clean Cleanly

Clever Closely
Cleverly
Close Cleverly
Closely
Common Commonly

Correct Correctly

Definite Definitely

Eager Eagerly

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PRACTICE SET-01-06 8. He decided to leave the job quielty.
(a) quietly leave the job
(b) leaving the job quietly
Set-01
(c) quietly leaving the job
1. There is a shortage of well qualified teachers (d) leave quietly the job
of most subjects, Specially of English and (e) No correction required
Economics. 9. Being a man of principle, he refused to
(a) especially of follow the illegitimate instructions.
(b) especially in (a) following the illegitimate
(c) in special of (b) to following illegitimately
(d) No improvement (c) to follow the illegitimately
2. Old habits die hardly. (d) not to follow illegitimately
(a) hard (e) No correction required
(b) too hard 10. He admitted to me that he had not
(c) much hardly adequate prepared for the test.
(d) No improvement (a) was not adequate prepared
3. He tried hardly and that led to his (b) had not adequately prepared
success. (c) had not adequately preparations
(a) Hardly had he tried (d) was not adequately preparations
(b) Had he tried hardly (e) No correction required
(c) He had tried hard 11. Resolutions must be introducing quickly
(d) He hard tried to repeal the outdated laws.
4. The drama had many scenes which were (a) be introducing to quick repeal
so humorous that it was hardly possible (b) have to be introduced to quick repealing
to keep a straight face. (c) be quickly introduced to repeal
(d) be quick introducing to repeal
(a) hardly possible for keeping
(e) No correction required
(b) hardly impossible keeping
12. Increased productivity necessary reflects
(c) hardly impossible to keep
greater efforts made by the employees.
(d) hardly possible keeping
(a) Increase in productivity necessary
(e) No correction required
(b) Increased productivity is necessary
5. They succeeded without hardly making
(c) Increase of productivity necessary
any effort.
(d) heat and frequent change in
(a) hardly without making (e) No correction required
(b) with hardly making 13. The population question in China has been
(c) without making hardly the subject of heated and frequently
(d) No improvement changing controversy.
6. The moment the manager came to know of (a) heating and frequently changed
the fraudulent action of his assistant, he (b) heated and frequent changed
order immediately dismissed him. (c) heated and required changes
(a) immediately ordered his dismissed (d) heat and frequent change in
(b) ordered his immediate dismissal (e) No correction required
(c) immediately order dismissal of his 14. To practise any art properly require
(d) ordered for immediately dismissal him extraordinarily patience, especially at the
7. Highly intelligent people seldom tolerate beginning.
any ambiguity. (a) required extraordinarily patience
(a) tolerate hardly any ambigity (b) requires extraordinary patience
(b) hardly tolerate ambiguous (c) requiring extraordinary patience
(c) tolerate any clarity whatsoever
(d) requiring extraordinarily patience
(d) hardly tolerate any lacuna
(e) No correction required
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15. He comes often to our house. 23. The animals gathered quick near the
(a) come often cave entrance.
(b) often comes (a) gathered quickest near the cave
(c) often come entrance
(d) No correction required (b) gathered quickly near the cave entrance
16. Recently he had insured for a mediclaim (c) gathered quick nearly the cave entrance.
policy. (d) No correction required
(a) He had recently insured for 24. I am feeling some better today.
(b) Recently he insured for (a) somewhat better
(c) He insured recently for (b) some good
(d) No correction required (c) somewhat good
17. He was a tiny man, barely 5 feet tall, with (d) No correction required
a spright walk. 25. He is not enough clever to solve the
(a) spright walking problem.
(b) a sprightly walk (a) cleverly enough to solve the problem
(c) a sprightly walking (b) enough cleverly to solve the problem
(d) No correction required (c) clever enough to solve the problem
18. Our army is enough strongly to defend (d) No correction required
our country. 26. Sunita's friend speaks English bad, but he
(a) Our army is enough strong is learning quickly.
(b) Our army is strongly enough (a) badly, but he is learning quick
(c) Our army is strong enough (b) badly, but he is learning quickly
(d) No correction required (c) bad, but he is learning quick
19. The Mexican skater jumps particularly (d) No correction required
highly. 27. The demand for crude oil is increasing at
(a) particular high (b) particularly high an alarming fast rate.
(c) particular highly (d) No improvement (a) is increasing at an alarmingly fast rate
20. Laughing lowers levels of stress (b) is increasing at an alarming faster rate
hormones significant and strengthens (c) is increasingly at an alarming fast rate
the immune system markedly. (d) No correction required
(a) levels of significant stress harmones and 28. She defended her position, nervous adding
strengthens the marked immune that usually ladybirds eat plant lice.
system. (a) nervously adding that usual, ladybirds
(b) Level of stress hormones significantly eat plant lice
and strengthens the immune system (b) nervously adding that usually, ladybirds
marked eat plant lice
(c) levels of stress hormones significantly (c) adding that nervous ladybirds usually
and strenthens the immune system eat plant lice
markedly (d) No correction required
(d) No correction required 29. Even a person who drives carefully
21. The demand for crude oil is increasing at cannot operate a motor vehicle when he is
an alarming fast rate. under the influence of alcohol.
(a) is increasing at an alarmingly fast rate (a) Even a person who drives full of care.
(b) is increasing at an alarming faster rate (b) Even a person who drives careful.
(c) is increasingly at an alarming fast rate (c) Even a carefully person who drives.
(d) No correction required (d) No correction required.
30. He is the highest most honoured man in
22. She is a fairly rapidly worker.
my country.
(a) is a fairly rapid worker
(a) the most highly honoured man
(b) is a fair rapid worker (b) the highest honoured man
(c) is a fair rapidly worker (c) the most highest honoured man
(d) No correction required (d) No correction required
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31. He decided to work slow and easily. (a) fairly all his life, he was disgracefully
(a) to work slow and easily removed
(b) to work slowly and easily (b) fair all his life, he was disgraceful
(c) to work slow and easily removed
(d) No correction required (c) fairly all his life, he was disgraceful
32. The room is enough spacious for us. removed
(a) The room is spacious enough (d) No correction required
(b) The room is enough spaciously 41. I watch English films occasionally, not
(c) The room is spaciously enough frequently.
(d) No correction required (a) occasional, not frequently
33. We had a real good time. (b) occasional, not frequent
(a) had a really well time (c) occasionally, not frequent
(b) had a real well time (d) No correction required
(c) had a really good time 42. You _______ sad to hear about the death of
(d) No correction required his beloved leader.
34. The team played real good in the first (a) was (b) were
half. (c) and (d) have
(a) really good in the first half (e) will have
(b) really well in the first half 43. I did not stop because he_______ out before
(c) real well in the first half I arrived.
(d) No correction required (a) went (b) goes
35. The cat moved swift and graceful through (c) has gone (d) gone
the backyard. (e) would go
(a) very swift and graceful 44. If he _______ himself from school he will
(b) swiftly and gracefully be punished.
(c) swift and gracefully (a) will absent (b) absents
(d) No correction required (c) are absent (d) is absenting
36. There is no hard and fastly rule regarding (e) will be absent
this. 45. Her case is so heavy that she can _______
(a) no hardly and fastly rule lift it.
(b) no hardly and fast rule (a) hardly (b) have
(c) no hard and fast rule (c) nearly (d) fairly
(d) No correction required (e) rather
37. He took the matter lightly and suffered 46. Vikash is _______ clever, but Ladla is rather
heavy. stupid.
(a) the lightly matter and suffered heavy (a) fairly (b) rather
(c) almost (d) just
(b) the matter lightly and suffered heavily
(e) nearly
(c) the matter lightly and heavily suffered
47. This Chair is _______ heavy for you to lift.
(d) No correction required
(a) very (b) much
38. He often comes very lately to the class.
(c) too (d) very much
(a) He often comes lately (e) No word
(b) He is often coming very lately 48. She was _______ surprised at the news
(c) He often comes very late because it was _______ perplexing.
(d) No correction required (a) much, very (b) very, much
39. She is certain the right person for the job. (c) very, very (d) much, much
(a) She is certain to be (e) very, too
(b) She is most certain to be 49. I first met Raviranjan five years ago and
(c) She is certainly have recalled him _______
(d) No correction required (a) since (b) ever
40. Despite having acted fair all his life, he (c) ever since (d) then
was disgracefully removed from service. (e) new
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Set-02 amusing and are supposed to draw all
types of audience to the theatre. (d)/ No
1. After careful examining (a)/the medicines error (e)
(b)/installed in the laboratory (c)/he wrote 16. The rather cruel intention (a)/ of lady
a detailed report and submitted it (d)/to
Macbeth shows (b)/the lopsidedness (c)/
the higher authorities (e)/No Error (f)
of a woman's character (d)/ No error (e)
2. We have now (a)/reliable learnt that (b)/
he was involved (c)/in the bank robbery 17. Human race has been depending (a)/ largly
(d)/No Error (e) on (b)/land resources for its welfare (c)/
3. We can't trust (a)/your statement that you and survival (d) No Error (e)
were thorough (b)/ignorant (c)/ of the 18. She was so (a)/emotional stable that (b)/
consequences (d)/No Error (e) she was not moved (c)/by their decision to
4. One of its objects is (a)/certainly to provide suspend her. (d) No Error (e)
some (b)/ comfort and food for (c)/ 19. Though his actions (a)/ were severe
refreshment of my co-workers. (d)/No Error criticised, (b)/ he didn't lose his temper (c)/
(e) No Error (d)
5. My last journey was (a)/ none too pleasant 20. Such exciting was the movie that (a)/ no
and I enjoyed (b)/the alluring sights of audience could (b)/move their eyes from
florae and faunae (c)/ through the tinsel
(c)/ the screen even for a while. (d)/ No
window pan. (d)/No error (e)
error (e)
6. It is none too bad. (a)/so I would like to
21. After a considerable amount of (a)/
(b)/ do it and have (c)/a new experience in
life. (d)/No error (e) endeavour which was made to give the (b)/
7. When the thief (a)/entered the house, (b)/ project a flying start, it came to too much
the watchman on duty (c)/was fast a slept. (c)/ruinous a condition to revive. (d)/ No
(d)/No Error (e) error (e)
8. The container got empty (a)/ because the 22. He ultimately decided (a)/to willingly and
water in it (b)/flowed out little by little (c)/ cheerfully accept (b)/ the responsibility
through a tiny pore on it. (d)/No error (e) entrusted to him. (c)/No Error (d)
9. It is not that easy (a)/ to acquire too high a 23. He only is responsible (a)/for the suffering
(b)/ position that (c)/many can just aspire caused (b)/to the whole family. (c)/No Error
for. (d)/ No error (e) (d)
10. His proposal was (a)/ only too good, 24. My friend has gone (a)/ such a foreign by
however (b)/it succeeded in evoking (c)
nature that (b)/ this thing having (c)/
interest in the panel member. (d)/No error
typical look and feature can hardly satisfy
(e)
11. If you watch him closely, (a)/you will find him. (d)/ No error (e)
that he has all (b)/goodness to be a leader 25. The time given to me (a)/ was too little that
but as a politician (c)/ he has proved only it (b)/ was not possible for me (c)/ to finish
too worthless (d)/No error (e) the task in time. (d)/ No error (e)
12. My younger brother was (a)/ too intelligent 26. The house you have purchased (a)/is so
to deal with (b)/ a situation like this, (c)/ spacious (b)/that two families (c)/can easily
therefore people loved him very much. (d)/ accommodate in it. (d)/ No error (e)
No error (e) 27. This story is (a)/ so interesting as every (b)/
13. If you compare my sister (a)/ with her body would (c)/like to listen to it. (d)/ No
classmates, (b)/ you will find her very better error (e)
(c)/ than all other girls (d)/ No error (e) 28. Everybody knows that (a)/Tsunami inflicted
14. You have really come up with (a)/ a much much too pain (b)/ on a number of people
intelligent idea (b)/ and it will (c)/ definitely
and many of (c) them had even succumbed
serve our purpose. (d)/No error (e)
to this traumatic situation. (d)/ No error
15. The comic elements (a)/ which have added
to this (b)/ movie make it (c)/ rather (e)
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29. I know that this product (a)/ is too fairly 44. I was delighted to (a)/ hear him say that
priced and (b)/ people would love to buy it (b)/ he would, of course, (c)/ be there by
the moment they (c) look at its price tag the next evening. (d)/ No error (e)
with gorgeous features (d)/ No error (e) 45. Of course, you are going (a)/ to be a winner,
30. If you ask Obama (a)/ if he belongs to the (b)/ if you continue to work (c)/ with the
Muslim origin, (b)/he will say that (c)/ same spirit. (d)/ No error (e)
certainly he does. (d)/ No error (e) 46. He admittedly said (a)/ that certainly blood
31. When I was in Mumbai, (a)/ I used to get back (b)/ is always (c)/ thicker than water. (d)/
(b)/home timely and Shally, (c)/ my daughter, No error (e)
would play with me. (d)/ No error (e) 47. I always notice (a)/ one thing that she (b)/
32. The government has announced (a)/ that comes when I am (c)/ away from home. (d)/
medicine will be (b)/distributed freely No error (e)
among those (c)/ who are below the poverty 48. The new industries (a)/differed marketedly
line. (d)/ No error (e) (b)/ from their (c)/predecessors in many
33. With a desire (a)/ too high and vision (b)/ respects. (d)/No Error (e)
lofty, man can really (c)/think of achieving 49. The guest picked up the child (a)/very
something worthwhile in life. (d)/No error (e) affectionate (b)/ and handed over to him
34. He seems (a)/to have done it (b)/with fairly (c/the packet of sweets. (d)/No Error (e)
too good intention. (c)/however I have some 50. We all know that (a)/ India is progressing
doubt about it. (d)/ No error (e) (b)/ by and by (c)/ and will definitely become
a superpower by 2020. (d)/ No error (e)
35. Praveen is so good (a)/a batsman that (b)/
he would be certainly (c)/ included in the Set-03
team. (d) No Error (e)
36. He ran so fastly (a)/that he reached (b)/ 1. That was (a)/ the more worst (b)/ situation
the destination in (c)/just two minutes. (d)/ that (c) had ever undergone in my life. (d)/
No error (e) No error (e)
37. Although the patient (a)/was rude with the 2. I know that you (a)/always give good ideas
(b)/nurses, he behaved (c)/nice with the (b)/but this time you have (c)/ given an
doctor. (d)/ No Error (e) even good one (d)/ No error (e)
3. Today you are (a)/ looking very (b)/ smarter
38. John is working very hardly (a)/as the
than (c) all other girls sitting here (d)/ No
examinations (b)/are fast approching. (c)/
error (e)
No Error (d)
4. How true is (a)/ the fact that learning (b)/
39. Although he is usually (a)/rude with
Hindi is far difficult (c)/than learning
everyone (b)/he behaved nice with (c)/all
English (d)/No error (e)
of us today. (d)/ No Error (e)
5. Not better price (a)/ can you avail yourself
40. Don't be unreasonable (a)/ angry with me
of (b)/ amid the kind of (c)/ competition we
(b)/ because I understand your problem.
have in the market today (d)/No error (e)
(c)/ No error (d)
6. It would be (a)/ nice of you, (b) if you speak
41. The observers feel that (a)/the stronger to him (c)/a little less loudly (d)/No error
team has to face defeat (b)/because the (e)
players (c)/don't play whole hearted. (d)/ 7. This world is (a)/ very much cruel to one
No Error (e) (b)/ and all of us, however (e)/ we love to
42. On the basis of the economic (a)/growth live it at best. (d)/ No error (e)
recorded so far, (b) we can say that India is 8. The universe is still (a)/ a mystery to our
(c)/relatively more progressive than (b)/ scientists because (c)/it is fairly too
Pakistan (d)/ No error (e) big to explore. (d)/No error (e)
43. The flat you have decided (a)/ to buy is 9. The question he has (a)/put is fairly an
preferably more (b)/ impressive with various involving one, (b)/ so I need some more (c)
(c)/ romantic features. (d)/ No error (e) time to answer it (d)/ No error (e)
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10. They are working on (a)/ a rather interesting 26. His preparation is not (a)/ upto the mark,
project which (b)/ will prove a boon to (c)/ (b)/ so I am little worned about (c)/his
those living in rural areas (d)/ No error (e) performance in the examination. (d)/ No
11. The taxi driver who had come (a)/to receive error (e)
us at (b)/the airport was speaking (c)/ 27. The Indian team is in its (a)/ prime
fluently French. (d)/ No Error (e) condition, (b)/so the strategies adopted (c)/
12. Your scooter would not (a)/have given you by the opponent matters a little. (d)/ No
so much trouble (b)/if you had (c)/ error (e)
maintained it proper. (d)/ No Error (e) 28. He is too intelligent (a)/ to handle the (b)/
13. Your brother's performance (a)/ is sad to situation in a (c)/ successful manner (d)/
be comparatively (b)/better than (c) all No error (e)
other participants. (d)/ No error (e) 29. People living in urban areas (a)/ have been
14. With the statement too much (a)/doubtful, making (b)/ comparatively more progress
it was not that (b)/ easy to take the (c)/ (c)/ than those living in rural areas. (d) No
delegates in confidence. (d)/No error (e) error (e)
15. I was really astonished (a)/ to find so 30. Your friend is looking (a)/ relatively more
confusing a person (b)/ to deal with in a confused. (b)/ so you have to make him
(c)/ compromising situation like this. (d)/ (c)/ understand the things in the best
No error (e) possible manner. (d)/ No error (e)
16. Whatever he has said (a)/ regarding the 31. So far I have watched (a)/ a number of
profits (b)/ of organization (c)/ is so good
comic movies (b)/ but this one I think is
to believe. (d)/ No error (e)
relatively (c)/ more hilarious than all the
17. India seems to be (a)/ in such critical a previous ones. (d)/ No error (e)
situation (b)/that it seems (c)/ difficult to
32. When I was (a)/ in Chicago, (b)/ I would
bring it back to the track. (d)/No error (e)
often go to (c)/ discotheque off and on (d)/
18. When requested lolima (a)/had lunch and
No error (e)
told (b)/ me that it (c)/tasted deliciously,
33. You must know that (a)/we have taken (b)/
(d)/ No error (e)
enough rest so (c)/ we are a little tired. (d)/
19. The buildings have been (a)/ enough
No error (e)
decorated to (b)/ welcome the (c) newly wed
couple. (d) No error (e) 34. Japan has gone (a)/far ahead in the field
20. The bus was crowded enough, (a)/ so I of technology, (b)/ so we a little expect that
decided to not (b)/to get into it and (c)/ any (c)/other country would be able to beat
hired a private cab. (d)/ No error (e) it. (d)/No error (e)
21. I presently received (a)/ a piece of news 35. No doubt developments (a)/ in urban areas
and (b) it is so shocking that I do not (c)/ are (b)/ too satisfying but rural (c)/ areas
want to break it to others (d)/No error (e) are still to be explored. (d) No error (e)
22. I really cannot work (a)/in fairly bad 36. It is true that he is (a)/ facing much too
weather (b)/condition, so I have (c)/ difficulty in (b)/ maraging his life because
decided to get back (d)/ No error (e) (c)/his means are very small. (d)/No error (e)
23. You are right here (a)/ because I, too, found 37. The people who gathered (a)/ to welcome
it (b)/ rather difficult a problem (c)/ to deal the new president (b)/created so much
with. (d)/No error (e) furore over deamess that the (c)/security
24. You cannot judge India (a)/ by how it looks had to resort to the lathi charge. (d)/ No
(b)/As a matter of fact. (c)/it is fairly a rich error (e)
country. (d)/ No error (e) 38. He got angry (a)/when I asked (b)/ him how
25. He looks a little (a)/concerned about the much (c)/ late he was. (d)/ No error (e)
financial crunch his company (b)/ has 39. We searched for a doctor (a)/ far and away
incurred, while he should have gone (c)/ but we (b)/ did not find any, so we decided
deep into the matter and discovered the real to (c)/ leave the village only next morning.
cause of the disaster. (d)/No error (e) (d)/ No error (e)
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40. You will find everybody (a)/ saying that it 5. Often in political campaigns, a point is
is (b)/ the much best movie (c)/ ever made reached at which (a)/ the candidates take
in the Indian film industry. (d)/No error (e) out their gloves (b)/and start slugging with
41. Her lawyer is enough witted to (a)/ wriggle bare fists. (c)/No Error (d)
her out of the unexpected (b)/situation which 6. The cost of food items (a)/is increasing so
has (c)/ arised somehow. (d) No error (e) rapid (b)/ making it unaffordable (c)/to a
43. India is enough prepared (a)/ to host any majority of the people (d)/No Error (e)
kind of game, (b)/ however, the Olympic
7. We admired (a)/his many (b)/attempts
committee (c)/ has several misgivings about
bravely (c)/ to enter the burning building.
the feasibility (d)/No error (e)
(d)/No Error (e)
43. When you learn about his nature, (a) you
will find him (b)/ fastidious enough to (c)/ 8. It was fortunate (a)/ all of the inmates
convince him on any point. (d)/No error (e). escaped (b)/from the blazing fire. (c)/No
44. She keeps calling (a)/ me up now and then Error (d)
and now (b)/I am bored (c)/ of this act of 9. The air is very (a)/ hotter today (b)/than
her. (d)/ No error (e) yesterday (c)/No Error (d)
45. All the students are requested (a)/ to make 10. The government’s earnings (a)/through
their exit by and by, (b)/ so that there may royalty, dividends and profit sharing (b)/
not be (c)/ any stampede around here. (d)/ have been steady rising (c)/over the years
No error (e) (d)/No Error (e)
46. Mahesh thought that he (a)/would pass in 11. The man was (a)/reportedly upset (b)/over
the examination (b)/although he did not his sister’s death (c)/about a fortnight
answer (c) most of the questions correct. behind. (d)/No Error. (e)
(d)/ No Error (e)
12. He studied (a)/so hardly (b)/that he was
47. He walked (a)/quick so that (b)/he would sure of passing (c)/ No Error (d)
not (c)/be late. (d)/ No Error (e)
13. We swam up to the drowning man caught
48. We could not see (a)/the places clear (b)/
hold of his clothes (a)/before he could go
as the train was (c)/moving very fast. (d)/
No Error (e) down again (b) and pulled him out safe to
the shore (c)/No Error (d))
49. Although he is usually (a)/rude with
everyone (b)/he behaved nice with (c)/all 14. Rohan was leading (a)/a happy and
of us today. (d)/ No Error (e) leisurely (b)/ life after his retirement (c)/
50. Your ideas are really (a)/ too much from service (d)/No Error (e)
provoking and I (b)/ think it would be better 15. He invited me (a)/ to often (b)/ visit him.
for us (c) to give them up. (d)/No error (e) (c)/No Error (d)
16. Though he was (a)/no relating to me, (b)/ I
Set-04 helped him by (c)/giving money and
1. The buzz at the party was (a)/that a famous profitable advice. (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/dancer and politician (c)/would probable 17. Mostly of the (a)/newly recruited officers
drop by for a while. (d)/ No Error (e) (b)/have no experience (c)/in the banking
2. Before the trial (a)/I was put to an sector. (d)/No Error (e)
interrogation so (b)/that they might know 18. RBI is in favour (a)/of amending currently
as to (c) why I had killed the colonel. (d)/ (b)/ policies governing operations of (c)/
No error (e) foreign banks in India. (d)/No Error (e)
3. The tennis player easy through (a)/the
19. I tried to read your letter. (a)/but it was so
opening set before her opponent (b)/ rallied
bad written (b)/ that I had to leave the
to take the final two sets (c)/for the biggest
attempt (c)/No Error (d)
victory of her young career. (d)/No Error (e)
4. To the men who worked so hard in the 20. Mr. Ladla insisted (a)/ that he was (b)/fully
project, (a)/the news was (b)/profound prepare (c)/ to prevent the proposal. (d)/
disappointing (c)/ No Error (d) No Error (e)
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21. The face of this (a) country girl (b)/ is too 37. You cannot expect (a)/ any treat from him
beautiful, (c)/ No Error (d) because (b)/he has hardly (c)/money on
22. We are going (a)/ directly to Kolkata, (b)/ him (d)/ No error (e)
so we will not be (c)/ able to meet you. (d)/ 38. They waited patient (a)/ for the Chairman’s
No error (e) speech (b)/to end in order (c)/to begin the
23. They came direct to the conclusion (a)/ after discussion. (d)/No Error (e)
his death that (b)/ they would have to leave 39. It was raining (a)/ very hard, yet she came
the (c) town as soon as possible (d)/No error (b)/ out and ran fastly (c)/to get to another
(e) shop (d)/No error (e)
24. Rakesh anger asked (a)/ his son to tell him 40. I am completely fed up with your (a)/
(b)/what had happened to (c)/the food and coming so lately at night, (b)/ and saying
drinks kept in the fridge. (d)/No Error (e) that you have (c)/taken dinner with a friend
25. My friend was (a)/bruised (b)/quiet badly of yours. (d)/ No error (e)
in a recent (c)/accident. (d)/No Error (e)
41. People dislike him not because (a)/ he lived
26. She asked me how (a)/ I dared to prevent
miserly but because he did not (b)/ have
her (b)/people from not entering (c)/ the
any benevolent (c)/ approach towards
central cabin (d)/ No error (e)
others (d)/ No error (e)
27. She came here on yesterday and (a)/ told
42. Not only he insulted me but (a)/ he also
me to call you up and (b) remind you of the
forced me to (b)/ resign the post for (c)/
money (c)/ you had borrowed from her. (d)/
which I had struggled a lot (d)/No error (e)
No error (e)
28. I cannot even imagine how (a)/she turned 43. He gets only disturbed (a)/ when he thinks
up on last Monday, (b)/while she was (b)/ about you because (c)/ he still loves
supposed (c)/ to be here today only, (d)/ you intensely. (d)/ No error (e)
No error (e) 44. The success of an organization (a)/ largely
29. When I reached Mumbai to meet him (a)/ depends on the well (b)/ articulated values
a friend of his told (b)/ me that he had it works (c)/ on to meet the present
passed (c)/ away in the previous year only demands (d)/ No error (e)
(d)/ No error (e) 45. That the Kalidas was not a much (a)/
30. It is true that you have performed (a) well learned man, though he (b)/ wrote an epic
this time and we (b)/ hope you to exceed like (c)/ Abhigyanshakuntalam is great
in future (c)/as well (d)/No error (e) riddle for us. (d)/No error (e)
31. I would have accepted it (a)/gladly if you 46. So carefully he manages (a)/ the whole
had (b)/given me anything (c)/ else than operation that (b)/ all the high authorities
the money (d)/ No error (e) of the (c)/ organization never forget to
32. Soldiers are trained on both mental (a) and admire him in a meeting (d)/ No error (e)
physical level, (b)/ so that they cannot act 47. I think you (a)/ all must have been informed
or (c)/behave cowardly before their enemies that (b)/ your examination is going to (c)/
(d)/ No error (e) start from next Wednesday (d)/No error (e)
33. You are requested to kindly (a)/grant me 48. Only yesterday I received (a)/ the advices
leave for three days, (b)/because my mother from the head (b)/ quarters located at one
is (c)/ seriously ill and I need to go to her (c)/ of the most beautiful cities in America
(d)/No error (e) (d)/No error (e)
34. She met me five (a)/ years ago and has (b)/ 49. No sooner he came out (a)/ his office than
been in regular (c)/contact with me ever quite a few (b)/ number of his employees
(d)/ No error (e) gathered (c)/ around him to request him
35. We had a lunch together (a)/last year only not to leave that company. (d)/ No error (e)
(b)/ and we have (c)/been together yet. (d)/
50. I am really surprised (a)/ to know that you
No error (e)
somehow (b)/ managed to meet her in last
36. I shall ever remember (a)/ you regardless
(c)/ week and discussed everything with
of the (b)/fact that you have now (c)/no love
her. (d)/No error (e)
for me at all. (d)/ No error (e)
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Set-05 16. It was ten years before (a)/ that I met her
first and (b)/we also had lurich (c)/together
1. I want to tell you frankly (a)/ that I am none in a restaurant (d)/No error (e)
the wise (b)/ for the kind of explanation 17. He lived with me five months (a)/before but
(c)/ you seem to expect from me. (d)/No these (b)/days he is living (c)/with his
error (e) fiancée. (d)/ No error (e)
2. I full well know that (a)/ not two men think 18. He was the only influential (a)/person to
alike, (b)/ so their attitudes and manners be impressed (b) by his scholarly (c)/
(c)/cannot be the same. (d)/No error (e) deliberations. (d)/No Error (e)
3. Not only other country (a)/ but India can 19. The father told his son (a)/that he was a
excel itself (b) to that extent, so it is (c) lazy boy (b)/and that he had done (c)/his
supposed to be the next super power (d)/ work very bad. (d)/ No Error (e)
No error (e)
20. His son (as working (b)/very hardly. (c)/
4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit the ball so No Error (d)
hardly (a)/ that the fielders around him (b)/
21. Last night (a)/you returned (b)/lately (c)/
could not budge even a bit (c)/ and it went
No Error (d)
over the boundary for six (d)/No error (e)
22. Vikash was exorbitantly paid (a)/for how
5. She did not ask me (a)/ to complain against
skilful she received (b)/ the visitors and
him. (b)/because she wanted to punish (c)/
entertained (c)/them. (d)/No Error (e)
him in her own way (d)/No error (e)
23. He studied (a)/ so hardly (b)/ he was sure
6. You were not wrong (a)/ in speaking the
of passing. (c)/No Error (d)
truth (b)/before that judge, otherwise he
(c)/ would have been convicted and 24. They are very senior (a)/ to me, so I (b)/
punished by now. (d)/ No error (e) dare not play a joke (c)/on them. (d)/No
Error (e)
7. Hardly it matters to a person (a)/ who has
never (b)/ thought of what society (c)/ 25. We are confident (a)/enough to earn (b)/
thinks about him. (d)/ No error (e) our livelihood by (c)/toiling hardly. (d)/ No
Error (e)
8. We are confident that the steps (a)/we have
taken to attract talented people (b)/and 26. The students requested their Principal (a)/
build a solid organisation (c)/will ensure to be enough kind to grant (b)/ them five
we remain profitably. (d)/ No Error (e) thousand rupees for (c)/the reconstruction
of the tennis court (d)/No Error (e)
9. Ne ver I have ( a)/ seen such (b)/
breathtaking scenery. (c) No Error (d) 27. We seldom or ever (a)/ go to the movie these
10. All of them will execute (a)/the plan so days (b)/ because we don’t like moving out.
skilful (b)/ that their officer (c)/will feel (c)/ No error (d)
surprised. (d)/No Error (e) 28. This machine looks (a)/good but is very (b)/
11. I nearly wish (a)/ I too would have bought badly designed (c)/and doesn’t work good.
(b)/ one like that, because (c)/ it is really a (d)/No Error (e)
very useful thing. (d)/ No error (e) 29. They can promise you (a)/an experience
12. Nothing like (a) this has happened (b)/ in (b)/you can’t never (c)/ forget. (d)/No Error
this city, so you (c)/ need not bother much (e)
about it. (d)/No error (e) 30. He read widely (a)/thought hardly, (b)/
13. I simply (a)/want to know (b)/ if you have listened to those who (c)/had something to
(c)/been to a foreign before (d)/ No error contribute (d)/No Error (e)
(e) 31. You know we are now (a)/ cut off from the
14. I request you kindly to grant (a)/ me leave real mre (a)/that I met her first and (b)/ we
for three days. (b)/because I have to (c)/ also had lunch (c)/together in a restaurant.
go to see my sick mother. (d)/No error (e) (d)/ No error (e)
15. I have never (a)/ been to Mumbai earlier, 32. He is working hardly day (a)/ and night so
(b)/ so I have no idea (c)/about the life in that he (b)/ may be as successful (c)/ as
this city. (d)/No error (e) his friend (d)/ No error (e)
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33. Hard does he think of cheating (a)/ anyone, 49. When he found out that (a)/the girl had
so you can (b)/ say that she is (c)/a girl of escaped (b)/he was absolute (c)/ irritated
good character. (d)/ No error (e) and furious. (d)/No Error (e)
34. We all know that (a)/ he scarcely works 50. More than half the food products (a)/
hard, (b)/ however, he has succeeded in / targetted at babies and toddlers have (b)/
(c) obtaining good marks in the examination a high sugar content and are (c)/ excessive
(d)/No error (e) sweet. (d)/ No Error (e)
35. He was fortunately (a)/ not present on (b)/
the rostrum when (c)/the bomb exploded. Set-06
(d)/No Error (e) 1. One who (a)/ speaks the truth always is
36. Firstly you should (a)/ think over the (b)/ liked by all (c)/ No error (d)
meaning of the words (b)/and then use 2. The old man said (a)/ My son (b)/ I am too
them. (c)/No Error (d) proud of you (c)/ No error (d)
37. After toiling very hardly (a)/ over a long 3. He only (a)/ spoke to me (b)/ because he
period of time (b) he found that people trusts me (c)/ No error (d)
recognised him as a successful person. (c)/ 4. The engineer reminded (a)/ them to have a
No Error (d) (b)/ thoroughly cleaning of the machine
38. I advised Hari (a)/not to walk (b)/on the after each use. (c)/ No error (d)
road (c)lately at night (d)/No Error (e) 5. In spite of working (a)/ very neat and
39. He is sure (a)/to succeed because (b)/he is careful (b)/ he could not win even the third
used (c)/to working very hardly. (d)/ No prize (c)/ No error (d)
Error (e) 6. The Cab Driver tried his best (a)/ to avert
40. At a time which most firms (a)/ were finding the accident by (b)/ bringing the car to a
it difficult (b)/to raise money, we succeeded suddenly stop. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/in raising the necessary funds. (d)/No 7. Even though it was (a)/ raining bad I went
Error (e) out (b)/ to get some medicines. (c)/No error
41. From Bangalore railway station (a)/I went (d)
directly (b)/ to Mr. Vikash at Patna (c)/No 8. The night was bright, (a)/ the clouds
Error (d) dispersed, (b)/ and the stars were shining
42. The clerks (a)/ in this office (b)/work brightly in the sky. (c)/ No error (d)
hardly. (c)/ No Error (d) 9. It is the duty of every citizen to do his
43. The city people stayed (a)/fearlessly despite utmost (a)/ to defend the hardly-won (b)/
(b)/ rumour of terrorist attack (c)/in the freedom of the country. (c)/ No error (d)
area. (d)/No Error (e) 10. He ultimately decided (a)/ to willingly and
44. When I was in London, (a)/I used to take cheerfully accept (b)/ the responsibility
coffee thrice a day (b)/ and it really perked entrusted to him. (c)/ No error (d)
me (c)/ to work with extra energy (d)/ No 11. On hearing the news, (a)/ he went directly
error (e) (b)/ to the Manager's room. (c)/No error (d)
45. When I insisted on his revising (a)/ 12. The angry young man walked hurriedly (a)/
thoroughly the lesson, (b)/ he refused to into the crowded hall (b)/ and shouted loud
do so because (c)/ he did not like the way I at the guest. (c)/ No error (d)
said it to him. (d)/No error (e) 13. She always says (a)/ that she is very (b)/
46. Let me tell you that (a)/ I love and respect alone woman. (c)/ No error (d)
you so much (b)/ because you are nearly 14. We have had (a)/ some absolute ly
(c)/ like a father to me. (d)/ No error (e) fascinatingly (b)/ discussions lately. (c)/No
47. I have rung him (a)/ up five times yet but error (d)
(b)/ have not been (c)/able to talk to him
15. I could easy (a)/ convince him (b)/ of my
(d)/No error (e)
decision. (c)/ No error (d)
48. I know that he has (a)/changed himself
16. He always (a)/ greets me in (b)/ a
completely. (b)/ but she yet does (c)/ not
friendliness manner (c)/No error (d)
like him at all. (d)/ No error (e)
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17. She waited for (a)/ the ambulance in patience 39. It is rather ironically (a)/ that so much is
but (b)/ it did not arrive (c)/No error (d) being spent (b)/on the statue of the one
18. Please speak soft (a)/ as patients are (b)/ who had dedicated is life to the uplift of
resting in the room. (c)/ No error (d) the poor. (c)/ No error (d)
19. He was so busy (a)/ that he had hard time 40. You can (a)/ call me anything (b)/ else than
(b)/ to do anything else. (c)/ No error (d) a rascal (c)/ No error (d)
20. After toiling very hardly (a)/ over a long 41. I was compelled to (a)/ at once make (b)/
period of time (b)/he found that people some changes in it. (c)/ No error (d)
recognised him as a successful person (c)/ 42. I request (a)/ you to kindly grant (b)/ me
No error (d) leave for three days. (c)/ No error (d)
21. Jitesh is one of (a)/ the most widely known 43. I want to know (a)/ who came to meet (b)/
(b)/ teachers in the country (c)/No error you yesterday night (c)/ No error (d)
(d) 44. It is very difficult (a)/ to convince these (b)/
22. When you are a (a)/ good parent you will illiterate people (c)/ No error (d)
(b)/ think different about children (c)/No 45. He is quite (a)/ confused to take (b)/ a
error (d) decision (c)/ No error (d)
23. It is a well-known fact (a)/ that it hardly 46. Firstly you should (a)/ try to remember the
never (b)/ rains in deserts. (c)/ No error (d) meanings of the words (b)/ and then use
them. (c)/No error (d)
24. The Hilton Hotel was (a)/ fully equipped to
47. Good computers have (a)/ been getting
offer (b)/ leisure stay to its clients. (c)/No
quite (b)/ cheap in recently times (c)/ No
error (d)
error (d)
25. To be frankly, (a)/ I think you (b)/ are an
48. The music (a) played soft (b)/ in the
idiot. (c)/No error (d)
background. (c)/ No error (d)
26. He will (a)/ be here (b)/ shortly in a while.
49. I feel awful bad (a)/ about the wrong advice
(c)/ No error (d)
(b)/ I gave you yesterday (c)/ No error (d)
27. I was completely (a)/ taken aback (b)/ by 50. The food was (a)/ wonderful but the (b)/
his response. (c)/ No error (d) service was awfully. (c)/ No error (d)
28. We have got (a)/ high-paid specialists (b)/
to work for us. (c)/ No error (d) SET - 01 (Answer)
29. Why are you (a)/ looking at me (b)/ so
angry? (c)/ No error (d) 1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (e) 5. (c)
30. She cooks (a)/ pretty goodly (b)/ for a twelve 6. (b) 7. (e) 8. (e) 9. (e) 10.(b)
year old. (c)/ No error (d) 11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (e) 14. (b) 15.(b)
31. Shikha speaks so fastly (a)/ that I can 16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20.(c)
hardly (B)/understand her (c)/ No error (d) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(c)
32. Jason ate (a)/ his dinner (b)/ rather quick. 26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30.(a)
(c)/ No error (d) 31. (b) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(b)
33. Try to speak (a)/ clear if you are (b)/ giving 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40.(a)
a speech. (c)/ No error (d) 41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (e) 44. (b) 45.(a)
34. She sang so bad (a)/ that most of the audience 46. (a) 47. (d) 48. (a) 49. (c)
(b)/ left at the break. (c)/ No error (d)
SET - 02 (Answer)
35. Premchand Prasad is a hardly worker (a)/
and he hardly ever (b)/ takes a day of (c)/ 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (e) 5. (b)
No error (d) 6. (e) 7. (d) 8. (e) 9. (b) 10.(b)
36. A man entered the tavern (a)/ and asked 11. (e) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14. (e) 15.(e)
for some bread and cheese (b)/ with a 16. (e) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(a)
decided foreign accent. (c)/ No error (d) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(b)
37. People invent machines (a)/ when they (b)/ 26. (e) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30.(d)
think independent. (c)/ No error (d) 31. (c) 32. (c) 33. (e) 34. (c) 35.(c)
38. Watch how careful (a)/ the sparrow knits 36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(a)
the (b)/ straws into the another to form a 41. (d) 42. (d) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45.(a)
nest (c)/ No error (d) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (b) 49. (b) 50.(c)
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SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a)
6. (e) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10.(b) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (a) 10.(b)
11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15.(b) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15.(b)
16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(a) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (d) 20.(c)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25.(a) 21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(d)
26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(b) 26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30.(b)
31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (d) 34. (c) 35.(c) 31. (d) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35.(a)
36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (c) 39. (b) 40.(c) 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (d) 39. (d) 40.(a)
41. (a) 42. (a) 43. (c) 44. (b) 45.(b) 41. (b) 42. (c) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(b)
46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (c) 50.(b) 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(d)

SET - 04 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)

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

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 10. Preposition
On Above Over Rule 2. On is used before these words Based on
Surface
Below Under Upon
Buffalo Elephant
Up Down Upto
Buffalo’s back Elephant’s back
In Into Inside Horse Camel
To Towards Horse’s back Camel’s Back
Round Around Along 3. In the past, (a)/people travelled (b)/by foot.
Across Against (c)/ No error (d)
Between Among Amongst  By foot On foot
Beside Besides Behind 4. This particular issue (a)/has been hanging
At By in fire (b)/for a long time. (c)/No error (d)
Till Until Unless Rule 3.On is used with name of days
In front of Through Beyond On Sunday On Thursday
During About Before On Monday On Friday
On Tuesday On Saturday
After Along With
On Wednesday
Without Of Off
(a) He was on a bus.
Use of 'On' (b) Priya is on a scooti.
Rule 4. On is used before these words
On a Bus On a Ship
M  Month  In On a Train On a Scooter
On a Cycle On a plane
D  Day  On
On a Motercycle On a Scooti
H  Hour  At
on demand on the wall
on a cold day on a journey
 On / Above / Over on leave on guard
on 15th august on the whole sale
 Touch on the radio on duty
 Time expressing word on strike on demand
on the committee on the first floor
 Source of travel
on the phone on the second floor
 Fix Words on a tour on the ground floor
Rule 1. ON Surface Denote on the telephone on the front
on the trip on a list
EXCERCISE on loan on the back of paper
on page 15th on the right
1. There is a diary __________ the table. on business on a farm
(a) Over (b) Above on holiday
(c) On (d) In Rule 5. On
2. The coolie is carrying a bag _________ his Ex. This is a golden book on English Grammar.
head. This book is on Khan Sir.
(a) On (b) Above
Rule 6. On
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Ex. He is on the staff of the Khan Global Sol.By on on foot
Studies. by foot
She is on the committee. Ex. There are certain animals(a)/that can live
Rule 7. On phrases without(b)/any effort both (c)/in water and
Phrases:– on the first floor. land.(d)/No error (e)
on the second floor. Sol.'Land' on
on the ground floor. 'and' Preposition
on the front of a letter.
on a list. Prepositions
Ex. (i) in water and on land.
on the back of paper.
(ii) desirous of and loving to
on the right.
Q. As the meeting was about to end (a)/he
on a farm. insisted to ask (b)/several questions (c)/
Q. He was conferred with an honoray D. Ltt. No error (d)
degree (a)/in recognition of his services (b)/ Sol.Insisted to insisted on
to the cause of learning. (c)/No error (d) insist on + (V + ing)
1
insist + that
Sol.With On confer on clause
a person Q. That Brutus, who was his trusted friend
confer with, one's doctor (a)/had attacked on him (b)/and caused
heartbreak to Julies Caesar.(c)/No error (d)
Given sentence
Sol.On attack preposition
on preposition
Q. As the party was going (a)/we noticed Mr.
Some question and solution Roy fall back (b)/in his chair, gasping for
Ex. In the past (a)/people travelled (b)/by foot. breath. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d) Sol.Going on
going on phrasal verb

Words Hindi Meaning Preposition Meaning

on
Accompany on a walk
Accompany by A friend
Act On/upon Body/food
Agree on a matter
Agree to Proposal
Agree with A person
Alight on the ground
Assault on a person or thing
Attack on somebody
Attack on a place
Authority on a subject
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Words Hindi Meaning Preposition Meaning
Authority Over a subject
Authority for a subject
Avenge on One's enemies
Based on facts
Bent on mischief
Bestow on a person
Blame on a person
Blame for Something
Border on a place
Claim On/against a person
Claim To The throne
Comment On/upon a matter
Confer on a person
Confer with One's physician
Congratulate on one's success
Congratulated on one's success
Consult on some matter
Consult With One's colleagues
Controversy On/about something
Controversy with Person
Converge on a place
Count on a person /something
Decide on something
Decide Against something
Decision on some case
Depend on something
Depend Upon A thing
Dependence on a person/thing
one's parents ( a
Dependent on
person/thing)
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Words Hindi Meaning Preposition Meaning
Dilate on a subject/one's past
Disagree on some matter
Disagree With A person
Disagreement on something
Discussion on some subject
Embark On/upon some business
Encroach on one's right
Encroachment on one's right, land
Enlarge on something
Fall on the enemy
Fall Among Thieves
Fall From The tree
Fall In The storm
Feed on milk/grass
Feed (a cow) With Grass
Focus on something
Gain on someone
Gaze On/at a person
Gaze On/at A thing
Gaze on a thing
Imperative on a person
Implication on someone
Implication Of Guilt
Impose on a person
Impress on a person
Impress With An idea
Impression on a person
Impression Of A thing
Impression Of a person
Improvement on some other thing
Improvement In Something
Inflict on a person
Influence on someone's actions
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Words Hindi Meaning Preposition Meaning
Influence With/over someone's actions
Insist on doing something
Intent on doing something
Intrude (something) on one's leisure
Lean on a staff
Lean To A certain opinion
Lecture on a subject
Live on small income
Live on Fruits
Live Within One's income
Live By Hard work
Live For Something
Live At A smaller place
Live In A bigger place
Look on something
Look For something
Look After Some business
Look At A person/thing
Look Into A matter
Look Through An account
Look Of A thing
Mediate on an issue
Obligatory on a person
Operate on a patient
Opinion On/about something
Pity on a person
Pity For The poor
Play on a musical instrument
Play With A person
Pounce on something
Ponder
Pounder On/over a thing
Pride On A thing
Pursuit on a person
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Words Hindi Meaning Preposition Meaning
Recoil From Doing something
Recoil On/upon A thing
Reflect on one's character
Reflection on one's character
Reliance on a man's words
Rely on a person
Rely on a thing
Repose on a bed
Resolve on going there
Resolve Into Factors
Resolved on doing a thing
Retaliate on an enemy
Revenge on one's enemy
a person for doing
Revenge on
something
Revenge on person
Set on a traveller
Silent on a subject
Slur on one's character
Speak on a subject
Stain on one's character
Stand on ceremonies
Strike on a target
Subsist on food
Take on a task
Take on a person
Take To A bad habit
Take For The truth
Take To A person
Take Up Music (study)
Touch on a subject
Trample on somebody's toes
Trespass on a person's land
Wait on a person
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EXCERCISE 3. Yamuna is flowing _______ the danger mark.
(a) On (b) Above
1. He was wearing a cap _______ his head. (c) Over (d) Into
2. Peter is playing tennis _______ Sunday. 4. There are _______ 500 students in the class.
3. He walks _______ foot. (a) On (b) Into
4. I was born _______ the 15th August, 1998 (c) Over (d) Above
in Patna. 5. Ramit is _______ twenty five.
(a) On (b) Above
5. Priya sat _______ a sofa at the Opera.
(c) Over (d) Into
6. The trade union is hell bent at getting its
demands fulfilled.
(a) hell bent in (b) hell bent about
(c) hell bent on (d) No improvement
7. She is bent to taking revenge against her Rule 4. Above (higher than/
attacker.
over)
(a) bent upon (b) bent in
Ex. The kites rose above the clouds.
(c) bent for (d) No improvement
The aeroplane is flying above the clouds.
8. My uncle goes to office on bicycle or by
foot. Above
(a) by bicycle or by foot Rule 5.
(b) by bicycle or on foot It weights above two tons.
(c) on bicycle or on foot Rule 6.
(d) No improvement He lives above his means.
9. Garima live at the 25th floor.
Rule 7.
(a) is living in (b) live in
(c) lives on (d) No improvement You must have a roof above your head.
10. The workers are hell bent at getting what Rule 8.
is due to them. (a) A soldier should value honour above life.
(a) bent on (b) bent in (b) He married above himself
(c) bent for (d) No improvement
Rule 9.
Use of 'Above' This book is above you.

Use of 'Over'

Rule 1.
Rule 2.
Rule 3. Rule 1. Over
(a) A bird is flying above my head. Ex. Please spread the cloth over the table.
(b) There is a fan above my head. The plane is flying over the twon.
(c) The Blood Pressure is above normal. Rule 2.
1. His income is _______ 1 lac a month.
(a) On (b) Above The lamp hung over the table.
(c) Over (d) Into Rule 3.
2. The aeroplane is flying _______ the clouds. He jumped over the wall.
(a) On (b) About
Rule 4.
(c) Over (d) Above
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(a) There is a bridge over the river. Rule 10.
(b) The car ran over a girl and killed her. Are you staying in Delhi over Christmas?
Rule 5. Rule 11. (heard or said by means of or
He ruled over a large kingdom. using)
Rule 6. (more than) I don't want to say over the telephone.
I have over thirty books.
Rule 12.
Rule 7. (during, in the course)
He had no difficulties over his income tax.
We had two meetings over dinner.
Rule 13. (beyond)
Rule 8.
They live over the street. (a) She has been absent over a month.
(b) She spent over five crore rupees for this
Rule 9.
show.
He travelled all over Europe.

Over
Brood over past mistakes
Control over one's class
Disagreement over something
Exult over arrival
Glance over a letter
Glance over a wide surface
Hover over a nest
Influence over a person
Preside over a meeting
Ponder over a subject
Preference over other thing
Power over A person
Quarrel over A matter
Show over One's new house
Superiority over A person
Thing over A matter
Triumph over Vice
Victory over One's enemy
Victorious over Difficulties
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Use of 'Below' (c) She is under age.
(d) There are 5 thieves under S.I.
(a) A teacher is under the headmaster.
(b) The post is under the government.
1. We rested ________ a tree.
(A) On (B) Into
(C) Over (D) Under
Rule 1. BELOW Denote 2. A cat is sitting ________ the table.
 USE OF BELOW . (A) On (B) Under
(a) A bird is flying above my head. (C) Over (D) Into
(b) There is a fan above my head. 3. The river flows ________ the bridge.
(c) The Blood Pressure is above normal. (A) On (B) From
1. His income is _______ 1 lac a month. (C) Over (D) Under
(a) Below (b) Above  Bring under
(c) Over (d) Into
(e) A and B Both  Labor under
2. Yamuna is flowing _______ the danger mark. (a) Under control
(a) Below (b) Above (b) Under ground
(c) Over (d) (a) and (b) Both (c) Under water
3. There are _______ 500 students in the class. (d) Under threat
(a) On (b) Into (e) Under the circumstances
(c) Over (d) Below (f) Under pressure
4. Ramit is _______ twenty five. (g) Under the rules
(a) On (b) Below (h) Under the name of
(c) Over (d) Into (i) Under the impression
(a) She is above forty.
(j) Under great difficulties.
(b) She is below forty.
(c) His work is below average. Rule 3. Under
Rule 2. Below 1.
1. Lower than (a) The patient is under chloroform.
My father is below seventy. (b) The hotel is under construction.
2. Less than 2.
His income is below Rs. 5000/- a month. (in, during, because of) Under present
3. Inferior to conditions no change is possible.
This work is below my dignity.
Under
Use of 'Under' Bring (a thing) under Notice
The
Labour under
management
Rule. Under

Ex. Climb up a tree.

Walk up the stairs.
Row up a river.
Walk up the road.
Rule 1.
He got up to ask a question. (up -
Rule 2.
Prices of articles are still going up. (up -
Rule 3.
Rule 4.
Stop writing, the time is up. (up -
Ex. (a) Under a tree.
(b) Under a table.
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Use of 'Up' 
(a) Climb up the tree.
(b) Walk up the stairs.
(c) Row up a river.
(d) Walk up the road.
1. He climbed _________ the tree.
(A) Up (B) From
(C) Over (D) Under
2. Ram and Sonu ran _________ the hill.
(A) On (B) From
(C) Up (D) Under

Up
Block up The path
Deliver up Stolen goods
Make up Some loss
Make up One's mind
Put up with A person/a thing
Take up Music (study)

Use of 'Down'
M  Month  In
Rule. Down D  Day  On
H  Hour  At
Ex. The sun has gone down.
Jump down carefully. Rule 1. In (biggeer places)
Sit down please.
He was walking down the street.

Use of 'Upon' Ex. We llive in India.

India is in Asia.
She lived in Bihar.
Mr. Manish lives in Patan.
My Mother lives in Kolkata.
Rule 2. In phrases
Ex. In the night.
Rule. Upon things in motion
In the evening.
In the morning.
Ex. The dog sprang upon the table.
In the afternoon.
The lion sprang upon the prey.
In the night or at night
Use of 'In'
Note:– In the night
at night

Rule 3. In

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Words  In 2023
 In this century
 In the world
 In the year of 1919
 In a newspaper
 In a queue  In 1947
 In a city
 In the sky
 In a street  In the eighteenth century
 In a village  In the sixteenth century
 In the house
 In a letter
 In the room
 In hospital  In the Victorian age
 In the bus  In the Elizabethan age
 In a town Rule 6. In A/An + car / taxi/ jeep
 In the bag
 In the hospital
 In prison Ex. He goes to college in a car. ()
 In church She went to school in a jeep. ()
 In the rain
Her lover goes to the office in a taxi. ()
 We live in the world. He goes to college by a car. ()
 He is in the room. She went to school by a jeep. ()
 Twenty passengers were sitting in the
Her lover goes to the office by a taxi.()
bus.
Rule 4. In permanent action Rule 7. In possessive adjectives + car/
taxi/jeep In
Ex. His brother is in the Army. Ex. He is sitting in his car.
 He is in the Navy.  She goes to school in her jeep.
 I am in the education.  You are going to college in your taxi.
 He is in the politics. 1. Gandhijee was born ______ 1869.
Rule 5. In period of time expressing (a) on (b) in
words (c) inside (d) into
2. My neighbor is jealous ______ me.
(a) to (b) in
 In a week (c) on (d) into
 In this week 3. He has confidence ______ his success.
 In January (a) in (b) into
 In February (c) of (d) at
 In March 4. She was proficient ______ English.
 In this month (a) at (b) behind
(c) in (d) with
5. The shopkeeper deals______ Nepalese
 In this season goods.
 In summer (a) above (b) against
 In spring (c) at (d) in
 In winter 6. The happine ss of your country
 In autumn consists______ the freedom of its citizens.
(a) from (b) in
(c) among (d) over
7. His great pride ______ his health is foolish.
 In 1998
(a) within(b) in
 In the year of 1942
(c) on (d) at
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In
Abide By A promise
Abide With A person
Abide In/at A place
Ability In Some work
Abounding In Fish
Abounding With Fish
Absorbed In Something
Accomplice In A crime
Accomplished In An art
Accurate In One's statistics
Acquiesce In Something
Arrest In Jail
Arrive In A bigger place
Assiduous In One's studies
Backward In One's study
Belief In Life
Believe In One's honesty
Believe In Person
Blessed In One's children
Blind In One eye
Born In India
Clothed In Red
Clothed With Shame
Compete In A race
Complicity In A crime
Concern In A business
Concerned In Some business
Concerned At Something
Concerned About Something
Concerned About A person
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Concerned For A person
Concerned For One's welfare
Concur In One's opinion
Concur With A person
Confide In One's ministers
Confide To None
Confidence In A person
Confine In A cage
Confine To The subject
Connivance In A crime
Connivance At A crime
Consist In Something
Cut In Half
Cut Into Pieces
Dabble In Politics
Deal In Business
Deal With A person
Decline In Price
Decline Of A kingdom
Decrease In Size
Defective In Workmanship
Deficient In Common sense
Delight In Something
Delight In Somebody
Deposit In HDFC Bank
Deposit With One's lawyer
Dip in A river
Dip Into A book/the oil
Disappointed In A thing obtained
Disappointed Of A thing not obtained
Disappointed With A person
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Divide In Half
Divide Into Ten parts
Dwell In Some place
The pursuit of
Eager In
knowledge
Embroil In A street quarrel
Employ In A company
Employed In Gardening
End In Failure
Engage In Fight
Engaged In Something
Engaged To A person
Engagement In Some work
Engagement To A person
Engagement With A person
Enlist In The military
Excel In Something
Experience In Doing something
Experience Of A thing
Expert In Something
Exult In/at Victory/success
Exult Over Arrival
Fail In Attempt
Fail Of A purpose
Failure In Something
Failure Of Plan
Failure Of A person
Fall In The storm
Fall Among Thieves
Fall On The enemy
Fall From The tree
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Fertile In Resources
Immersion In Water
Impediment To/in Progress
Implicated In A crime
Implication In Some crime
Implication On Someone
Improvement In Something
Improvement On Some other thing
Increase In Number
Indulgence In Wine
Indulgence To A person
Interest In A thing
Interest With A person
Interested In Something
Interested In A person
Interfere In Something
Interfere With Person
Invest In Some project
Invested In Share market
Invested With Full powers
Involve In Something
Involved In Something
Join In a game
Jurisdiction In Something
Jurisdiction Over Some place
Labour In A good cause
Labour At Some work
Labour Under The management
Lack In Something
Lie In Wait
Mistaken In a belief
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Mistaken For A thing
Mistaken About A thing
Neglect In Doing something
Neglect Of Duty
Negligent In One's work
Negligent Of One's duty
Occupied In Doing a work
Occupied With A work
Occupied By A person
Originate In Some place
Originate With A person
Participate In Something
Participate With A person
Partnership In A thing/a business
Partnership With A person
Perseverance In Something
Persevere In One's study
Persist In Doing something
Persistence In An effort
Poor In Resources
Proficient In English
Profuse In Something
Profuse With One's money
Progress In Something
Prompt In Doing something
Readiness In Answering
Readiness At Figures
Readiness For Journey
Repose In A person
Result In Consequence
Result From A cause
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Rich In Something
Rival In Business
Run In Debt
Run After Wealth
Share In Another's troubles
Share In The property/a thing
Share With A person
Share Of A thing
Side In A dispute
Side With A person
Skilful In Doing something
Skill In Something
Slow In Making up one's mind
Slow At Something
Stare In The face
Stare At A person
Steeped In Vice/ignorance
Sympathize In One's troubles
Sympathize With A person
Temperance In Diet
Temperate In One's habit

Trade In Some goods

Trade With A country

Trade On/upon The weakness
Trust In A person
Trust To One's honesty
Trust In Honesty
Versed In English
Vested In A person
Wanting In Something
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Weak In History
Write In Ink/pencil
Write With A pen or pencil
Zealous In A cause
Zealous For Improvement

EXCERCISE Use of 'Into'

1. Are you interested _______ folk music?
(a) at (b) on
(c) in (d) for
2. Though she is very much interested
_______ singing, she is not good _______ it
(a) at, in (b) in, at
(c) in, in (d) at, at
3. My happiness lies _______ your well being.
Rule 1. Into motion inside anything -
(a) in (b) on
(c) at (d) for
4. She was happy to partake _______ the
festivities. Ex. The frog fell into the well.
(a) at (b) in He jumped into the river.
(c) on (d) for The robers borke into my house.
5. They are not interested _______ my story. Rule 2. Into
(a) at (b) on
(c) in (d) for Ex. Translate into English.
6. They are wanting _______ common sense. Milk turns into curd.
(a) for (b) on Water turns into ice.
(c) at (d) in Rule 3. Into
7. It is wrong on your part to call _______
question the integrity of your elder Ex. The police inspector enquired into the case.
brother.
(a) at (b) on That old man has insight into man's
(c) in (d) for character.
8. Please do not play _______ the hands of
criminals. Rule 4. Into verbs
(a) at (b) in
(c) on (d) for
Break into
9. The squadron leader ordered his men to
_______ immediately. Do into
(a) fall in (b) fall out
(c) fall off (d) fall on Eat into

10. The soldier mentioned that they had to Let into

pay a consideration of fifty pounds with
accordance in the contract we signed. Look into
(a) by accordance with
See into
(b) in accordance with
(c) with accordance to Turn Into
(d) No improvement
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Into
Admit Into Secret
Admit To Secret
Admit Of Excuse
Enquire Into The matter
Enquire Of A person
Enquire About The train
Enquire After A person
Enter Into An agreement
Enter Upon A career
Entrance Into A place
Fly Into Rage
Get Into Troubles
Get At Facts
Initiate Into An order
Inquire Into A matter/an issue
Inquire Of Person
Inquire About Something
Inquiry Into A matter
Insight Into A man's character
Introduced Into Place
Intrude Into Something
Intrude On One's leisure
Lead Into A thing
Lead To Kethan Market
Look Into A matter
Look After Some business
Look At A person/thing

Look Through An account

Lure Into A trap

Merge Into Anything
Penetration Into Something (motive, subject etc.)
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Plunge Into A river
Pry Into A secret
Relapse Into Idleness
Relapse Into A bad habit
Render Into Another language
Render From One language
Resolve Into Factors
Resolve On Going there
Search Into A matter
See Into An affair
See To Business
Tear Into A person/a thing
Translate Into English
Trespass Into a person's house
Trespass On/upon A person's land
Turn Into The restaurant
Turn Away One staff

Use of 'Inside' (b) Inside location express

Ex. You inside the Khan Global Studies.

Are you inside this train.
(c) Inside

Ex. She has been living inside India for fifteen

(a) Inside adverb, adjective noun years.
The wife remained inside the house, and
Ex. These trousers also have big, handy inside husband went out.
pockets. –Adjective I kept in inside that big blue box.
The inside pages of this magazine have Use of 'To'
nothing interesting for me. –Adjective
Although she pretended not to care, she Rule 1. (destination)
was deeply hurt inside. –Adverb (a) He was going to Patna Market.
Jeremy said he had heard a loud cry from (b) She is going to Patna College.
inside. –Adverb Rule 2.
The inside of the package was all muddy
and dirty. –Noun We have to wait until the lights change to
The cake is all blue and the inside consistes green.
of walnuts and chocolate chips. –Noun Rule 3. (as far as, until and including)
They're all riding up the inside. –Noun Count from 10 to 20. I am wet to the skin.
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Rule 4. Use of 'Towards'
Your dress isn't really to my liking.
Rule 1. (direction)
Rule 5. (time)
It is give minutes to four. How long is it to He has gone towards the airport.
She went towards office.
dinner?
Rule 2.
Rule 6. (outside)
We should be kind towards the poor.
Bangladesh is to the east of India.
Rule 7. My brother is kind towards the poor.
To me, this seemed silly. Rule 3.
Rule 8. (between) We must contribute towards the building
He was in ten to twelve feet of water. of the nation
Rule 9. (ratio, proportion) Rule 4. (time)
(a) Our chances of victory are ten to six. Towards morning my temperature comes
(b) Twelve is to six as twenty is to ten. down.
Rule 10. To It is now towards night.

Use of 'Round'
Verb P reposition P lace
Rule 1.
Go

Get We were sitting round the dinning table.

Come to a place The earth moves round the sun.

Send somebody Use of 'Around'

Send something Rule 1.

Ex. He is going to college. They were sitting around the garden.

The principal has not come to the office. Stop walking around and start reading.
Please send her home. Rule 2.
Abound Defective
This cl ass room are around twenty
Arrive Disappoint thousand student in the class.
Believe Engaged
Consist Expert
Use of 'Along'
Cut Honest Rule 1. (in the same line)
Deal Interested He is walking along the bank of Ganga.
Divide Negligent Rule 2. Along + with
Neha we nt to Nisha along with her
Engage Proficient
husband.
Fail Rich
Indulge Skilled Use of 'Across'
Interfere Weak Rule 1. (on the opposite side of)
Invest Confidence My mother lives across the Ganga river.
Live Difficulty Rule 2.
Succeed Faith from one side to the other.)
Trust Improvement There is a bridge across the river.
Write Interest Rule 3. (on both sides)
Absorbed Profiency
There were trees across the my house.
She was putting the towel across her
Blind
shoulders.
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Use of 'Against' Use of 'At'
Rule 1. (In contravention of)
M  Month  In
Public opinion was against the Bill.
D  Day  On
I have informed the police inspector against
the terrorist. H  Hour  At
One should not go against the rule. Rule 1. (name of smaller places) '
Rule 2.
The ladder was leaning against the door. He was at airport
He was leaning against the door. Ex. My Sister lives at Golkpur.
There is a ladder against the wall. I live at KGS. Campus.
My brother lives at Patna.
She is leaning against the chair.
Rule 2. At
Rule 3.
Save money against a rainy day.
Shout at Grumble at Shoot at
Rule 4. (opposite)
It is difficult to run against the wind. Laugh at Mock at Bite at
It is difficult to boating against the squirt. Look at Kick at Aim at
Rule 5.
Smile At Growl at
Paintings look best against a simple white
wall. Rule 3. at
The director knows nothing against my
Ex. He will reach at 5 a.m.
character.
He came at 6 O' clock.
I am writing this book agai nst the Rule 4. at
circumstances.
At the
At home At page 100
Use of 'Behind' Station

At a party At School At the top

Rule 1. (At the back of )
My naughty son was hiding behind the At the At the bus At a
bridge stop conference
door.
My grandfather has left nothing behind me. At the At the At the
threatre bottom airport
There is an orchard behind the house.
Rule 2. At a match At college At a lecture

Our school days will soon be far behind us. At At the

At a concert
university platform
Rule 3.
The sun was behind the clouds. Rule 5. 'At'
At this moment At bad time At his juncture
Use of 'Beside'
At easter At christmas At this hour
Rule 1. (by the side of/out side)
Rule 6. 'At'
Go and sit beside our teacher.
The child was sitting beside the sculpture.
Ex. Mustard oil sells at Rs. 155/- a litre. –
Use of 'Besides' rate
He got that book at Rs. 50. - Price)
Rule 1. (except) The motorcycle is running at eighty
Besides a english book of PS. Sir, I have kilometers an hour. Speed)
bought a book of Khan Sir. Rule 8. 'At' temporary action
Besides chinese food, I like all the food.
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Ex. He is at work. 2. I sleep _______ night.
– He is working now. (a) for (b) on
She is at play. (c) in (d) in
– She is playing now. 3. He found a badge waiting for him _______
the receptionist's table.
Rule 9. 'At' (age) (stage)
(a) over (b) at
(c) in (d) by
Ex. My grandfater died at the age of sixty.
4. The bank closes _______ 5:00 P.M.
I left college at twenty five. (a) on (b) at
Q. After nagging constantly for months (a)/ (c) in (d) for
and administering weekly tests (b)/the
5. The sisters leave home _______ 7 am with
teacher was at least pleased for the boy's
school bags.
progress (c)/ No error (d) (a) at (b) on
Sol.(c) for at (c) in (d) for
Q. One of the major aims of the Air force (a)/ 6. Ravi look _______ his pal Sunil, roll his
was the complete demolition of all means eyes and whisper in his ear.
of transportation (b) /by the bombing of (a) Opposite (b) Through
rail lines and terminals. (c)/No error (d) (c) at (d) in
Sol.(c) of rail lines and terminals at rail 7. The work was completed _______ sunset.
lines and terminals (a) at (b) on
Q. The policemen fired all the (a)/ students (c) in (d) for
when (b)/they were attacked (c)/by some 8. I shall meet you _______ Six o' clock.
of them. (d)/ No error (e) (a) over (b) on
(c) at (d) for
Sol.(a) fired at fired at a
9. He is good _______ mathematics.
person or fired at a thing
(a) from (b) at
Q. The girl wrote an essay (a)/so well (b)/that (c) in (d) for
her teacher was exceedingly (c)/pleased at
10. He borrowed money from me _______ 8%
her. (d)/ No error (e)
interest.
Sol.(d) at peased (a) for (b) on
with preposition (c) in (d) at
Q. The great actor was (a)/angry with the
treatment (b)/ during the party (c)/in Use of 'By'
Ashoka Hall. (d)/ No error (e)
 By
Sol.(b) with at angry at
Rule 1.
something angry with a
Come and sit by me your house is by the
person given sentence
lake.
at - prepostion The child came and sat by her.
Q. I have (a)/ an appointment (b)/on the 9th Her village is by the river.
September (c)/on five O' clock. (d)/No error
Rule 2.
(e)
Can you finish the work by 10 o'clock?
Sol.(d) on at time
The Tejas Express will arrive here by 5 'O'
expressing words at preposition clock.
on By the end of this month, she will have
returned from Delhi.
EXCERCISE He will have informed the police of the
1. We have class _______ eleven o' clock. accident by tomorrow evening.
(a) at (b) on
Rule 3. (agent, agency or means)
(c) in (d) for
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(a) The watch was stolen by the servant. Rule 1. (belonging to, has)
(b) The streets were lighted by electricity. (a) The roots of your hair are weak.
Rule 4. (In accordance with) (b) This is the house of my brother.
(a) What is the time by your watch? Rule 2. (made from)
(b) By my watch it is 2 o'clock. (a) It is a dress of silk.
Rule 5. (Passive voice Passive object
(b) The house is made of brick.
Rule 3. (containing)
I will go by train, not by car.
The boy was beaten by the teacher. It is a bag of potatoes.
Rule 6. (to the extent of) Rule 4. (Quantity)
(a) The train is running late by twenty (a) Give me two kilos of sugar.
minutes.
(b) The bullet missed him four inches. (b) We crossed two miles of the bad road.
Rule 7. (in oaths) Rule 5.
(a) The train is running late by twenty He came on the 28th of May.
minutes.
(b) She always swears by you. Rule 6. (Origin)
Rule 8. (pass) She is a girl of a good family.
I go by the post-office every morning. Rule 7. (by)
Rule 9. The plays of Shakespeare are immortal.
(a) I hired a bicycle by the day.
Rule 8.
(b) I engaged a clerk by the month.
Rule 10. (manner) These are the stories of adventure.
I caught the thief by the hand. Rule 9.
'By' He died of cancer.
By cycle By aeroplane By boat By taxi Rule 10. Of
By scooter By Motorcycle By plane By car
(a) The older of the two.
By train By helicopter By ship By Jeep
(b) The love of God
'By' (M ethod
)

(c) The city of New York.

By order By cheque By bankdraft By mail (d) Of one's free will.
By money By hand By post By messenger (e) The king of Nepal.
'By' (f) A lover of good music.
By underground By rail (g) A woman of no importance.
By road By sea (h) Cure someone of a diasease
'By' Phrase (i) Rob someone of his money.
By mistake By heart
(j) Hard of hearing etc.

By God By myself
 'Off' 'at a distance from', far from'

By chance By force

By the neck By one years

There was a village a little way off the sea
Use of 'Of' coast.
That Child fell off the ladder.
 Of
He put off his shirt.

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Accuse Heedless There was a Gandhi Ghat in front of my
Acquit Knowledge hostel.
Note:– In front of Before
Complain Ignorant
Consist Informed
Vikash is standing in front of me.
Convict Innocent
Vikash is standing before me.
Convince Jealous
Fure Lame Use of 'Amid or Amidst'
Deprive Made  'Amid' (in the middle of)
Die Proud
Inform Sure Raju is sitting amid his friends.
Remind Suspicious
Sonu is sitting amidst us.
There is small cottage amid/amidst the
Repent Tired river.
Warn Weary A beautiful girl was sitting amid/amidst the
Afraid Chance young.
 'Amid' Uncountable nouns
Ashamed Command
Aware Consequence
Honesty is useless amid/amidst
Blind Control
dishonesty.
Boastful Danger
Capable Experience
Use of 'Through'
Certain Fear 
Confident Grasp I passed through a ashok raj path road.
Conscious Heir The beggar went through the market.
Convinced Lack Can you see through glass?
Devoid Method
He knew it through a newspaper.
Envious Opinion
Note:– (i) Get through –
Fond Proof (ii) Go through –
Full Pursuit (iii) All through the year –
Guilty Relief (iv) Through life –
There is a town beyond the river.
Use of 'till or until'
Use of 'Beyond'
 'till/until' 'ending
 'beyond' (the
time'
farther side of)
I works in the Khan Global Studies from
8A.M. till 4 P.M. Don't go beyond the get.
I works in the Khan Global Studies from 8 There is a town beyond the river.
A.M. until 4 P.M.
Use of 'During'
Use of 'in front of '  'During'
 'In front of'
Nobody would talk during my discourse.
There is a Khan Global Studies in front of The people suffer hardship during the war.
my hostel. During the dinner he talked about his plan.
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Use of 'About' Rule 6.
He enquired after your health.
Rule 1.
What does she know about him? Use of 'Along'
He has doubt about his honesty.
What do you know about this incident?  'Along'
Rule 2. He walks along the river.
He had a belt about his waist.  'Along'
The books were lying about the office.
Seema went to Saharanpur along with her
A circle is drawn about a triangle.
boyfriend.
Rule 3. (immediate action)
The train is about to leave. Use of 'with'
He is about to die.  'With'
The election is about to begin. I went to a fair with my friends.
Rule 4.  'With'
It is about nine O'clock.
They are about five in all. He broke it with a hammer.
Rule 5.
 'With'
What are you about?
He writes with a pen
Rule 6.
She writes wtih a pencil.
He can now roam about.
He cuts the mango with a knife.
Use of 'Before' The carpenter cuts the tree with an axe.
 'With'
 Before
The accused appeared before the IPS quarrel with contented with satisfied with
officer. sympathy with charged with differ with
The case was brought before the judge.
We should appear in the examination acquainted with disgusted with deal with
before reporting time.
The patient had died before the doctor Use of 'Without'
came.
 'Without'
Use of 'After'
Rule 1. We cannot see without eyes.
One cannot walk without feet.
We cannot live wihout water.
He started after five o'clock.
A female cannot live without a male.
He went three after five days.
Sunday comes after Saturday.

August comes after July. Preposition
Rule 2. 1. Accommodate to
After all her care, it was broken. Accommodate with
Rule 3. 2. Adapt to
The policeman ran after the thief. Adapt for
Rule 4. 3. Differ with
He left first and his son left after him. Differ from
Rule 5. 4. Anxious about
Car was after my heart.
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Anxious for 15. Partial to
Partiality for
5. Retired from 16. Prejudice against
Retired into Prejudicial to
17. Prepared for
6. Influence over Preparatory to
Influence with 18. Result of
Influence on Resulted from
Influence of 19. Respect for
7. Labour for Respectful to
Labour under 20. Seized upon
Labour at Seizure of
8. Liable to 21. Want of
Liable for Wanting in
  Preposition
Preposition
1. According to 1. Deal with
In accordance with Deal in
2. Affection for 2. Dispense to
Affectionate to Dispense with
3. Alternate with 3. Gain by/from
Alternative to Gain in
4. Ambition of 4. Grasp of
Ambitious for grasp at
5. Capable of 5. Search of
Capacity for search for
6. Contrast to
6. Confidence in
Constrast between
Confidence of
7. Descended from PRACTICE SET-01-06
Descendant of
8. Desire for SET - 01
Desirous of 1. My elder son deals with (a)/ spare parts and
9. Equal to manages (b)/ his bread and butter. (c)/ No
Equally with error (d)
2. Snigdha was accused for murder of her
10. Except for
husband (a)/ but the court found her (b)/
Exception to not guilty and acquitted her. (c)/ No error
11. Fond of (d)
Fondness for 3. I was shocked to hear (a)/that her husband
12. Hindered from (b)/ died of an accident. (c)/No error (d)
4. I was taken with surprise (a)/when I saw
Hindrance to
(b)/ the beautiful Taj Mahal. (c)/No error
13. Infatuate with (d)
Infatuation for 5. Several great battles (a)/took place among
14. Neglect of (b)/ the British and the Americans. (c)/ No
Negligent in error (d)
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6. He is jealous for (a)/my success (b)/and 25. On every Sunday (a)/ I play cricket (b)/ in
wants to destroy me. (c)/No error (d) the afternoon. (c)/ No error (d)
7. The main purpose of the visit (a)/ is to 26. Can you cope up (a)/ with all this (b)/
develop a close relationship (b)/ among the work?” he asked. (c)/ No error (d)
two countries. (c)/ No error (d) 27. He described about (a)/ the unpleasant
8. On being called, (a)/ all of us (b)/ entered experience (b)/ he had in the jail. (c)/ No
into the room. (c)/ No error (d) error (d)
9. They are coming (a)/ straight to (b)/ our 28. Please introduce (a)/ him to me if you (b)/
direction. (c)/ No error (d) are acquainted of him. (c)/ No error (d)
10. The building collapsed (a)/ at the afternoon 29. Don’t get afraid to (a)/ that dog. (b)/ It won’t
(b)/ at about 4 O’clock. (c)/ No error (d) bite. (c)/ No error (d)
11. The tragedy of Julius Caesar (a)/ was 30. If you agree upon (a)/ me please (b)/
written by William Shakespeare (b)/ about support me. (c)/ No error (d)
1599. (c)/ No error (d) 31. Initially people are averse from (a)/
12. The earth’s atmosphere (a)/ comprises accepting their weakness, but with the
numerous gases. (c)/ No error (d) passage of time (c)/ they start realizing and
13. People will not (a)/ abide with (b)/ the correcting themselves. (d)/ No error (e)
leader’s decision. (c)/ No error (d) 32. Many English (a)/ words are derived (b)/
14. Despite of all efforts to (a)/ eradicate through Greek and Latin. (c)/ No error (d)
malaria, it is still (b)/ prevalent in many 33. Village life is (a)/ quite different (b)/ that
parts of India. (c)/ No error (d) city life. (c)/ No error (d)
34. The property was divided (a)/ between two
15. The teacher said that (a)/ the building
parts and (b)/ given to the two sons. (c)/
adjacent with his house (b)/ needed
No error (d)
repairs. (c)/ No error (d)
35. Henpecked husband, could (a)/ never
16. My father, (a)/ though old, (b)/ goes
dream about (b)/ opposing his wife. (c)/
everywhere by foot. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d)
17. Madhu lived in Mumbai (a)/ since 1970 to
36. The city of (a)/ Banaras is famous (b)/ by
1985, (b)/ but is now living in Chennai. (c)/
its teeming Ghats. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d)
37. The shopkeeper could not (a)/ deny when
18. We now look forward for (a)/ some great
she insisted. (b)/ in paying later. (c)/ No
achievements (b)/ which to some extent
error (d)
can restore the country’s prestige once
38. The mother was (a)/ very fond off (b)/ her
again. (c)/ No error (d)
youngest child. (c)/ No error (d)
19. As per the invitation card, (a)/ Isha marries 39. The shooter aimed on (a)/ the target and
with Shyam (b)/ on 13 December, Monday. (b)/shot accurately. (c)/ No error (d)
(c)/ No error (d). 40. Have you lost anything? (a)/ what are you
20. We discussed about the problem so (b)/ looking into under the table? (c)/ No
thoroughly (a)/ on the eve of the error (d)
examination (b)/ that I found it very easy 41. I have requested the police commissioner
to solve. (c)/ No error (d) (a)/ to look for the matter (b)/ increasing
21. On a holiday (a)/ I prefer reading story crime in our locality. (c)/ No error (d)
books (b)/ than visiting my friends. (c)/ 42. Kamala was married with (a)/ an NRI
No error (d) businessman (b)/ residing in Australia. (c)/
22. Someone, they don’t know (a)/ who, No error (d)
knocked at (b)/ their door in midnight. (c)/ 43. This alluring smell of the (a)/ flowers
No error (d) remind me about my (b)/ childhood days
23. The students were (a)/ awaiting for (b)/ in a garden. (c)/ No error (d)
the arrival of the chief guest. (c)/ No error 44. The scientists were (a)/ surprised over (b)/
(d) the remarkable discovery. (c)/ No error (d)
24. People who live on (a)/ glass houses (b)/ 45. Which subject (a)/ are you (b)/ good in?
should not throw stones. (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
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46. Many people last (a)/ year died from (b)/ 15. He has been suffering (a)/ with a fever (b)/
swine flu. (c)/ No error (d) for the last six weeks. (c)/ No error (d)
47. The number of people (a)/ living under 16. Last weeks’ sharp like in the wholesale
the poverty (b)/ line has decreased in Price of beef (a)/ is a strong indication for
India. (c)/ No error (d) (b)/ higher meat costs to come. (c)/ No
48. I don’t understand (a)/ why he is (b)/ so error (d)
angry at me. (c)/ No error (d) 17. In the back side (a)/ of our house (b)/ we
49. I congratulate you (a)/ for your wonderful have a rock garden. (c)/ No error (d)
(b)/ achievement. (c)/ No error (d) 18. Though the book is not yet available on India
50. The faithful (a)/ are required to (b)/ pray (a)/ previews published in this country
God every day. (c)/ No error (d) suggest (b)/ that it is a complex study of
(c)/an extremely complex personality. (d)/
SET - 02 No error (e)
19. Ajay was suffering (a)/ from cholera (b)/
1. Though I urged him (a)/ to listen me he
and ultimately he died by it.(c)/ no error(d)
kept (b)/ refusing point blank. (c)/No error
(d) 20. I am pleased to sanction (a)/ one special
2. The man (a)/ on fast has not (b)/ taken increment (b)/ to all the employees with
even water since three days. (c)/ No error this month.(c)/ no error(d)
(d) 21. It must be said (a)/ to his credit that (b)/
3. Those in power generally are not (a)/ he stood towards his friend through thick
sensitive of (b)/ the suffering of the poor. and thin.(c)/ no error(d)
(c)/ No error (d) 22. He says that (a)/ he has a car (b)/ beside
4. He goes (a)/ to office (b)/ by foot. (c)/ No a scooter.(c)/ no error(d)
error (d) 23. Ritu was conscious to (a)/ all that was
5. Please send (a)/ this parcel at (b)/ my new going(b)/ on around her place.(c)/ no
address. (c)/ No error (d) error(d)
6. He entered (a)/ the room (b)/ from the 24. The prince (a)/ came on the throne (b)/ at
window. (c)/ No error (d) a very early age.(c)/ no error(d)
7. He jumped (a)/ in the river (b)/ to save 25. He described about the (a)/ incidents (b)/
the drowing child. (c)/ No error (d) at length (c)/ no error(d)
8. They blamed their teachers (a)/ of their 26. The police investigated (a)/ into the case
poor performance (b)/ in the board (b)/ but could find no useful clues.(c)/ no
examination. (c)/ No error (d) error(d)
9. The batsman completed (a)/ his century 27. The audience (a)/ was still laughing on (b)/
(b)/ on minimum number of balls. (c)/ No her.(c)/ no error(d)
error (d) 28. Young children should not sit close (a)/ to
10. He laughed (a)/ on her (b)/ as she fell off the TV set (b)/ as it affects on their eyes.(c)/
the tree. (c)/ No error (d) no error(d)
11. The library members were asked (a)/ to return 29. My uncle frequently goes to abroad (a)/
back the books (b)/ to the library. (c)/ No on business (b)/ by air.(c)/ no error(d)
error (d) 30. Yesterday, Sohan came across with (a)/
12. The students were (a)/ awaiting for (b)/ one of his (b)/ old friends.(c)/ no error(d)
the arrival of the chief guest. (c)/ No error 31. The minister and some of his colleagues
(d) (a)/ were invited (b)/ for the charity show
13. The differential attractions of the sun and staged by the DAV College.(c)/ no error(d)
the moon have a direct effect (a)/ in the 32. He fixed a metal ladder (a)/ for the wall
rising and falling (b)/ of the tides. (c)/ No below his window (b)/ so as to be able to
error (d) escape if there was a fire.(c)/ no error(d)
14. I was shocked (a)/ when he told me (b)/ 33. On the time when the house collapsed (a)/
that the old woman died by Cancer. (c)/ all the people in the house (b)/ were fast
No error (d) asleep. (c)/ no error(d)
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34. Children often (a)/ quarrel on (b)/ petty 3. I was shocked to hear (a)/ that her
issues.(c)/ no error(d) husband (b)/ died of an accident. (c)/ No
35. The student (a)/ answered to (b)/ the error (d)
question asked by the inspector of school. 4. I was taken with surprise (a)/ when I saw
(c)/ no error(d) (b)/ the beautiful Taj Mahal. (c)/ No error (d)
36. The trust plans (a)/ to set on (b)/ a special 5. Several great battles (a)/ took place among
school for dumb and deaf children.(c)/ no (b)/ the British and the Americans. (c)/ No
error(d) error (d)
37. I offered him part time work (a)/ but he 6. He is jealous for (a)/ my success (b)/ and
turned it over(b)/ saying that he would wants to destroy me. (c)/ No error (d)
rather wait for a full time job.(c)/ no error(d) 7. The main purpose of the visit (a)/ is to
38. Mr. Smith was accused for murder (a)/ but develop a close relationship (b)/ among the
the court found him not guilty (b)/ and two countries. (c)/ No error (d)
acquitted him.(c)/ no error(d) 8. On being called, (a)/ all of us (b)/ entered
39. He tried (a)/ to open the can (b)/ by a can into the room. (c)/ No error (d)
opener.(c)/ no error(d) 9. They are coming (a)/ straight to (b)/ our
40. He says that (a)/ he is tired with (b)/ this direction. (c)/ No error (d)
work.(c)/ no error(d) 10. The building collapsed (a)/ at the afternoon
41. They have been (a)/ prohibiting me for (b)/ (b)/ at about 4 O’clock. (c)/ No error (d)
borrowing money (c)/ no error(d) 11. The tragedy of Julius Caesar (a)/ was
42. Whether you accept, it or not (a)/ you must written by William Shakespeare (b)/ about
be ashamed at (b)/ this folly of yours.(c)/ 1599. (c)/ No error (d)
no error(d) 12. The earth’s atmosphere (a)/ comprises
43. Last year (a)/ she was married with (b)/ a numerous gases. (c)/ No error (d)
businessman in Australia.(c)/ no error(d) 13. People will not (a)/ abide with (b)/ the
44. The briefing (a)/ will be held (b)/ between leader’s decision. (c)/ No error (d)
2PM to 3PM.(c)/ no error(d) 14. Despite of all efforts to (a)/ eradicate
45. The Chief Guest (a)/ entered into (b)/ the malaria, it is still (b)/ prevalent in many
room.(c)/ no error(d) parts of India. (c)/ No error (d)
46. Your dog differs with that of hers (a)/ not 15. The teacher said that (a)/ the building
only in colour but also (b)/ height and adjacent with his house (b)/ needed
length.(c)/ no error(d) repairs. (c)/ No error (d)
47. Ravi (a)/ told to his friend (b)/ to buy a 16. My father, (a)/ though old, (b)/ goes
car.(c)/ no error(d)
everywhere by foot. (c)/ No error (d)
48. Despite of our good (a)/ contacts we could
17. Madhu lived in Mumbai (a)/ since 1970 to
(b)/ not get tickets (c)/ no error(d)
1985, (b)/ but is now living in Chennai.
49. The man who was blind with the left eye
(c)/ No error (d)
(a)/ used to be my fast friend in my school
days (b)/ and today we are before each 18. We now look forward for (a)/ some great
other after a long spell of silence.(c)/ no achievements (b)/ which to some extent
error(d) can restore the country’s prestige once
50. The consequence of the action was (a)/ not again. (c)/ No error (d)
fully realized to (b)/ the authorities (c)/ no 19. As per the invitation card, (a)/ Isha marries
error(d) with Shyam (b)/ on 13 December, Monday.
(c)/ No error (d).
SET - 03 20. We discussed about the problem so
1. My elder son deals with (a)/ spare parts thoroughly (a)/ on the eve of the
and manages (b)/ his bread and butter. examination (b)/ that I found it very easy
(c)/ No error (d) to solve. (c)/ No error (d)
2. Snigdha was accused for murder of her 21. On a holiday (a)/ I prefer reading story
husband (a)/ but the court found her (b)/ books (b)/ than visiting my friends. (c)/
not guilty and acquitted her. (c)/ No error (d) No error (d)
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22. Someone, they don’t know (a)/ who, 43. This alluring smell of the (a)/ flowers
knocked at (b)/ their door in midnight. (c)/ remind me about my (b)/ childhood days
No error (d) in a garden. (c)/ No error (d)
23. The students were (a)/ awaiting for (b)/ the 44. The scientists were (a)/ surprised over (b)/
arrival of the chief guest. (c)/ No error (d) the remarkable discovery. (c)/ No error (d)
24. People who live on (a)/ glass houses (b)/ 45. Which subject (a)/ are you (b)/ good in?
should not throw stones. (c)/ No error (d) (c)/ No error (d)
25. On every Sunday (a)/ I play cricket (b)/ in 46. Many people last (a)/ year died from (b)/
the afternoon. (c)/ No error (d) swine flu. (c)/ No error (d)
26. Can you cope up (a)/ with all this (b)/ 47. The number of people (a)/ living under the
work?” he asked. (c)/ No error (d) poverty (b)/ line has decreased in India.
27. He described about (a)/ the unpleasant (c)/ No error (d)
experience (b)/ he had in the jail. (c)/ No 48. I don’t understand (a)/ why he is (b)/ so
error (d) angry at me. (c)/ No error (d)
28. Please introduce (a)/ him to me if you (b)/ 49. I congratulate you (a)/ for your wonderful
are acquainted of him. (c)/ No error (d) (b)/ achievement. (c)/ No error (d)
29. Don’t get afraid to (a)/ that dog. (b)/ It won’t
50. The faithful (a)/ are required to (b)/ pray
bite. (c)/ No error (d)
God every day. (c)/ No error (d)
30. If you agree upon (a)/ me please (b)/
support me. (c)/ No error (d) SET - 04
31. Initially people are averse from (a)/
accepting their weakness, but with the 1. I cannot (a)/afford for buying books (b)/
passage of time (c)/ they start realizing and for this course because (c)/they are very
correcting themselves. (d)/ No error (e) expensive. (d)/No error (e)
32. Many English (a)/ words are derived (b)/ 2. Left to himself (a)/Inder prefers (b)/
through Greek and Latin. (c)/ No error (d) travelling by bus (c)/than travelling by
33. Village life is (a)/ quite different (b)/ that train. (d)/No error (e)
city life. (c)/ No error (d) 3. You must marry him, (a)/because he is a
34. The property was divided (a)/ between two man (b)/possessed with a great (c)/amount
parts and (b)/ given to the two sons. (c)/ of wealth. (d)/No error (e)
No error (d) 4. Whether you accept it (a)/or not, you must
35. Henpecked husband, could (a)/ never (b)/be ashamed at (c)/this folloy of yours.
dream about (b)/ opposing his wife. (c)/ (d)/No error (e)
No error (d) 5. He is a man (a)/suitable for this post, (b)/
36. The city of (a)/ Banaras is famous (b)/ by because he is very quick (c)/in
its teeming Ghats. (c)/ No error (d) understanding. (d)/No error (e)
37. The shopkeeper could not (a)/ deny when 6. Now-a-days several (a)/plastic products
she insisted. (b)/ in paying later. (c)/ No are superior (b)/than similar products (c)/
error (d) made from rubber. (d)/No error (e)
38. The mother was (a)/ very fond off (b)/ her 7. He deserted the path of honour (a)/in order
youngest child. (c)/ No error (d) to satisfy his ambition (b)/and then went
39. The shooter aimed on (a)/ the target and down for (c)/his doom very quickly. (d)/
(b)/shot accurately. (c)/ No error (d) No error (e)
40. Have you lost anything? (a)/ what are you 8. Poverty comes (a)/from idleness and (b)/care
(b)/ looking into under the table? (c)/ No stems from (c)/true love. (d)/No error (e)
error (d) 9. In his concluding (a)/remarks, he said (b)/
41. I have requested the police commissioner almost nothing (c)/worth listening to (d)/
(a)/ to look for the matter (b)/ increasing No error (e)
crime in our locality. (c)/ No error (d) 10. I advised (a)/him to consult with a doctor (b)/
42. Kamala was married with (a)/ an NRI but he refused (c)/to do so. (d)/No error (e)
11. His father is (a)/sick but (b)/he does not
businessman (b)/ residing in Australia. (c)/
(c)/look for him. (d)/No error (e)
No error (d)
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12. Vishnu Pandey, the Indian space (a)/hero, 28. He said that (a)/if I found the front door
is much sought (b)/after by college locked (b)/I was to go round (c)/to the
students and (c)/is invited for various back. (d)/No error (e)
function. (d)/No error (e) 29. Mother sat through her chair (a)/by the
13. It was apparent for (a)/everyone present fire to read her book, (b)/but her ten little
that if (b)/the patient did not receive boys were (c)/too noisy (d)/No error (e)
medical (c)/attention fast, he would die. 30. At last Amar found (a)/Naresh under the
(d)/No error (e) shade (b)/of a tree and brought him (c)/
14. Today he revealed (a)/the fact that he was back on the city. (d)/No error (e)
(b)/angry on me because I (c)/had not 31. The cup of tea (a)/which was kept (b)/upon
helped him. (d)/No error (e) the table (c)/fell down. (d)/No error (e)
15. Nobody can deny (a)/that Gandhi's ideas 32. It was seven o'clock (a)/in the evening when
(b)/are different than (c)/Lenin's (d)/No (b)/the train steamed (c)/into the station.
error (e) (d)/No error (e)
16. The angry boatman (a)/threw the cracked 33. Sitting under the shade (a)/of a tree for a
oar (b)/into the river (c)/and returned while (b)/made us fresh (c)/for the further
home. (d)/No error (e) journey. (d)/No error (e)
17. As the prison will get (a)/an official 34. He tried (a)/to open the can (b)/by a can
telephone facility soon, the prisoners (b)/ opener. (c)/No error (d)
won't have to make calls in discreet manner 35. Despite of our (a)/good contacts we (b)/
(c)/through smuggled mobile phones.(d)/ could not get (c)/tickets for our friends (d)/
No error (e) No error (e)
18. I have searched (a)/all relevant books (b)/ 36. Whether it is (a)/Bhojpuri or Maithili I (b)/
into the library (c)/before writing this note. am with home (c)/with both the languages.
(d)/No error (e) (d)/No error (e)
19. The weather was still (a)/wet and foggy 37. His only (a)/fame to claim is (b)/that he is
when (b)/I was driving on the airport. (c)/ (c)/the son of a rich man. (d)/No error (e)
No error (d) 38. Vikash along with (a)/his friends was (b)/
20. He fixed a metal ladder (a)/for the below invited for the (c)/party in Ashoka Hall.
his window (b)/so as to be able to (c)/ (d)/No error (e)
escape if there was a firs. (d)/No error (e) 39. In the last week (a)/I told Sainky to come
21. We never buy any jam in the shops, (a)/ (b)/in time but he still (c)/comes late every
because my wife our garden, (b)/and it day. (d)/No error (e)
tastes much better than the jam from the 40. Despite of my (a)/old age I am (b)/ready
shops, we think. (c)/No error (d) to undertake (c)/any challenging job. (d)/
22. Suddenly the driver (a)/drove his car (b)/ No error (e)
against the wall. (c)/No error (d) 41. They walked (a)/besides (b)/each other (c)/
23. While initial reports indicate that the brand in silence. (d)/No error (e)
has been (a)/well received at the capital, 42. The businessman who (a)/deals with
(b)/it is still too early to say how much of diamonds (b)/did not deal (c)/honestly
an impact (c)/it will have in the long run. with me. (d)/No error (e)
(d)/No error (e) 43. The great actor was (a)/angry with the
24. He went in the room, (a)/opened a box (b)/ treatment (b)/during the party (c)/in
and took out a gun. (c)/No error (d) Navneet hall. (d)/No error (e)
25. I regret to bring to your kind notice (a)/ 44. I have been working on (a)/the problem
that my son Sachin Dubey of Vth standard from a long time (b)/but am still not (c)/
(b)/of your school, has been found to be able to solve it. (d)/No error (e)
much distressed (c)/and out of sorts for 45. My sister is (a)/married with the riches man
the last few days. (d)/No error (e) (b)/of the village. (c)/d (d)/No error (e)
26. I managed to (a)/open the lid (b)/by a 46. The lecture (a)/has no (b)/control upon (c)/
screw driver. (c)/No error (d) the students. (d)/No error (e)
27. Please make it (a)/a point to send (b)/your 47. Akbar (a)/came on the throne (b)/at a very
letter at my address. (c)/No error (d) (c)/early age. (d)/No error (e)
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48. The committee members met in a hotel (a)/ 9. Farmers in our country suffer because of
which was Close to the centre (b)/to an over dependence on rain and the threat
discuss about the plan of action. (c)/No to natural calamities like flood.
error (d) (a) threat of natural calamities
49. The student wrote a poem (a)/so beautiful (b) threat against natural calamities
(b)/that her lecturer was exceedingly (c)/ (c) threatened due to natural calamity
pleased at her (d)/No error (e) (d) natural calamities threatened
50. I have been (a)/living in Hyderabad (b)/at (d) No correction required
my uncle (c)/since my birth. (d)/No error (e) 10. Nelson Mandela struggled hard to get
equality from the whites in South Africa.
SET - 05 (a) for (b) with
1. A search into happiness ultimately deads (c) at (d) No improvement
to falling into sorrow. 11. In the preface about the book, the author
(a) of (b) after has given the guideline of how to use the
(c) to (d) No improvement book profitably.
2. Mrs. Preeti has great respect and (a) of (b) to
unlimited faith in her Director. (c) for (d) No improvement
(a) respect and unlimited faith for 12. Rising prices of the products proves a profit
(b) respect for and unlimited faith for for the seller.
(c) respect for and unlimited faith in (a) to (b) of
(d) respect in and unlimited faith for (c) by (d) No improvement
3. Along with success comes a need for 13. After a long trial in the court, Vikash got a
wisdom. little of his paternal property.
(a) thought (b) thirst (a) for (b) on
(c) reputation (d) No improvement (c) to (d) No improvement
4. He is a descendant from the Mughal 14. His lust for power brought about his
royalty. downfall.
(a) of (b) in (a) intense desire
(c) for (d) No improvement (b) desire for power
5. He is addicted to alcohol and this exerts a (c) desire for euducation
bad influence for his family. (d) No improvement
(a) on (b) in 15. In the examination, there is no room for
(c) about (d) No improvement making mistakes.
6. Khan Sir life was a sega of dedicating in (a) to make (b) of making
the cause of social reforms in India. (c) into making (d) No improvement
(a) of dedicated the 16. I have no taste for commercial films.
(b) of having dedicated in the (a) of (b) into
(c) of dedication to the (c) at (d) No improvement
(d) for dedication at the 17. If you feel envy on other's success, your
own chance of getting success will
7. My opinion of the play is that it will win
decrease.
the National award.
(a) against (b) over
(a) opinion to (b) opinion about
(c) at (d) No improvement
(c) opinion on (d) No improvement
18. Don't make a guess on his involvement in
8. A true leader's life is a sega of dedicating crime.
to the cause of welfare of human beings. (a) at (b) for
(a) of dedicated (c) of (d) No improvement
(b) of having dedication in 19. Illiteracy is an impediment to the progress
(c) of edication to of a country.
(d) for dedication at (a) for (b) of
(e) No correction required (c) on (d) No improvement
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20. At present, people put a high premium 32. I was mad on him.
over money. (a) towards (b) for
(a) on (b) at (c) at (d) No improvement
(c) on (d) No improvement 33. Everybody was alarmed with the news of
21. His complicity for the match fixing has his murder.
be en e stablished by the enquiry (a) on (b) after
commission. (c) at (d) No improvement
(a) on (b) in 34. The workers are hell bent at getting what
(c) to (d) No improvement is due to them.
22. She had no difficulty to settle down to her (a) bent on (b) bent for
new life in the city. (c) bent upon (d) No improvement
(a) in settling down (b) for settling down 35. They were all shocked at his failure in the
(c) to settling down (d) No improvement competition.
23. The police teams were sent to different (a) were shocked at all
states in search to the culprit. (b) had all shocked at
(a) of (b) for (c) had all shocked by
(c) about (d) No improvement (d) had been all shocked on
24. The judge was in favour of showing (e) no correction require
leniency on the culprit of the crime. 36. As employees, we are accountable for our
(a) to (b) for stakeholders.
(c) over (d) No improvement (a) with (b) to
25. The teacher was very angry at his student. (c) against (d) No improvement
(a) with (b) against 37. We watched the basket-maker and realized
(c) about (d) No improvement that he was proficient at his craft.
26. He is addicted to smoke. (a) expert (b) vateran
(a) addicted to smoking (c) past-master (d) No improvement
(b) used to smoke 38. All the representatives are clever and good
(c) addicted of smoking at handling people.
(d) No improvement (a) at handling the people
27. This crime makes a man liable for (b) with handling people
transportation till his life. (c) to handling the people
(a) to transportation to life (d) for handling the people
(b) for transportation for life (e) No correction required
(c) to transportation for life 39. The salaries we pay our employees are
(d) No improvement equal the ones that commercial banks pay
28. Mothers are always blind to their theirs.
children's faults. (a) are equally like (b) were alike
(a) tolerant of (b) insensititve to (c) is similar to (d) are equivalent to
(c) indifferent to (d) ignorant of (e) No correction required
29. Those plucking flowers are liable for 40. The advertisement offered a reward for
punishable. information relating to the activities of the
(a) are liable for punishable terrorists.
(b) are liable for punishing (a) relative to the (b) as related to the
(c) are liable to be punished (c) which relate to (d) regarding to the
(d) are viable for punishment (e) No correction required
30. They were astonished through his failure 41. They had not been sympathetic to the
in the examination. poor.
(a) from (b) at (a) being sympathetic
(c) with (d) No improvement (b) been sympathized by
31. He is absent from the meeting. (c) sympathetic
(a) at (b) in (d) been shown sympathy for
(c) during (d) No improvement (e) No correction required
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42. Shocked of finding an unknown person, 50. Income tax is generally associated for
the army officer briskly caught hold of him. one's annual income.
(a) Shockingly found (a) dependent to one's
(b) Shocked at finding (b) associated with once
(c) Shocked by finding (c) related to one's
(d) Finding as a shock (d) depended on one's
(e) No correction required (e) No correction required
43. I am angry upon you.
(a) against (b) with SET - 06
(c) on (d) No improvement 1. Children often (a)/quarrel on (b)/petty
44. The judge noticed that the two statements issues. (c)/No error (d)
made by the accused were not consistent
from each other. 2. Mr. Vikash was accused for murder (a)/
(a) were not being in consistence for but the court found him not guilty (b)/and
(b) were being inconsistent at acquitted him (c)/No error (d)
(c) had not been consistent for 3. Several prominent figures (a)/involved in the
(d) Were not consistent with scandal (b)/are required to appear (c)/to the
(e) No correction required investigation committee. (d)/No error (e)
45. Today this is a totally different world than 4. He was honourably (a)/acquitted from (b)/
we have seen in the last decade. the charge. (c)/No error (d)
(a) than what we seen 5. I was outside (a)/the shop when one of the
(b) then we have seen two (b)/drunks shouted on me. (c)/No error
(c) from what we seen (d)
(d) from what we have seen
6. He laughed (a)/on her (b)/as she fell off
46. I am totally opposite in the statement of
the tree. (c)/No error (d)
some of our managers.
(a) totally oppose to the 7. The crew were on board (a)/and they soon
(b) absolutely oppose by the busied themselves (b)/in preparing to meet
(c) totally opposed to the the storm. (c)/No error (d)
(d) completely opposed in the 8. The captain and his (a)/wife were invited
(e) No correction required (b)/for the cultural (c)/function at my
47. He is extraordinarily clever at mimicking home. (d)/No error (e)
his friends. 9. In the early days (a)/I would sit through
(a) clever to mimic meetings (b)/and frequently have no idea
(b) clever for mimicking (c)/what a presenter was talking with. (d)/
(c) clever in mimicking No error (e)
(d) No improvement 10. The earth can be divided (a)/to two parts,
48. I was touching with pity when heard that (b)/or hemispheres, according to (c)/the
he had died. meridians of east and west longitude. (d)/
(a) was touched by No error (e)
(b) was touched with
11. The United Nations (a)/enquired for (b)/a
(c) had been touching with
cease fire. (c)/No error (d)
(d) had been touching by
(e) No correction required 12. The police accused him (a)/for setting fire
49. Every human advance carries with it not to the building (b)/but he denied having
only automatic benefits but also a new been (c)/in the area on the night of the
responsibility, and we must remain fire. (d)/No error (e)
constantly aware for the dangers that lie 13. That boy has (a)/three precious objects,
in the possible misuse of our enormous (b)/and he would not (c)/part for any one
skills. of them. (d)/No error (e)
(a) aware about (b) aware of 14. We can gain (a)/a lot of knowledge (b)/by
(c) aware to (d) No improvement these books. (c)/No error (d)
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15. The company has launched (a)/a creative infrastructure around the major Mumbai
marketing campaign (b)/to reach for (c)/ localities. (c)/No error (d)
its rural customers. (d)/No error (e) 33. He should (a)/be prevented (b)/to make
16. Two of the mountain climbers (a)/were statements (c)/in public. (d)/No error (e)
suffering (b)/with frost-bite. (c)/No error (d) 34. Scaling the high wall, (a)/a vast expanse
17. The actress made a rare appearance (a)/ of greenery (b)/reaching up to the horizon
at the party and was (b)/overheard talking was seen. (c)/No error (d)
in (c)/her next big project. (d)/No error (e)
35. He could not understand (a)/why both
18. The foreigner quickly (a)/accustomed sides didn't simply (b)/communicate from
himself to (b)/this new way of life (c)/No
each other (c)/and solve their problems.
error (d)
(d)/No error (e)
19. The teacher uses anecdotes (a)/to help her
students (b)/relate better (c)/to the 36. What is your opinion? (a)/I am sure the
subjects taught in class. (d)/No error (e) accused (b)/is not guilty of the offence (c)/
he is charged for. (d)/No error (e)
20. Because of (a)/extenuating circumstances
(b)/the court acquitted him from the crime. 37. My friend (a)/has invited me (b)/for tea this
(c)/No error (d) Sunday. (c)/No error (d)
21. Whether a person (a)/takes to smoking (b)/ 38. I have (a)/resigned for (b)/my post. (c)/No
depends a lot (c)/in his social network. (d)/ error (d)
No error (e) 39. Unless it is accepted to both the parties,
22. We have studied the two specimens an (a)/arbitrator would be of no (b)/use to
carefully; (a)/X differs to Y (b)/in only one settle this dispute. (c)/No error (d)
respect. (c)/No error (e)
40. When I arrived (a)/I found them both sitting
23. Scarcely had it stopped raining (a)/when I at the table (b)/waiting on me. (c)/No error
started (b)/to my college. (c)/No error (d) (d)
24. It is my pleasure (a)/to congratulate you
41. The museum depicts (a)/the story of
for your success (b)/in the civil services
human kind (b)/on time and space. (c)/
examination. (c)/No error (d)
No error (d)
25. He will not (a)/listen (b)/what you say. (c)/
No error (d) 42. When her son got a job (a)/she was (b)/
besides herself with joy. (c)/No error (d)
26. The G.M. (a)/of the company (b)/dispensed
the Manager's services. (c)/No error (d) 43. When viewed with his point of view, the
27. The truck driver accused (a)/the lady for (a)/entire episode assumes (b)/a different
walking (b)/in the middle of the road (c)/ colour altogether. (c)/ No error (e)
No error (d) 44. Citizens cannot afford (a)/to take the law
28. Mohan leapt (a)/on the opportunity (b)/ (b)/out of their hands. (c)/No error (d)
that came his way. (c)/No error (d) 45. The curator told us (a)/the museum was
29. The children playing (a)/in the playground not opened (b)/to the public on Sunday.
(b)/suddenly reminded (c)/me my (c)/No error (d)
childhood days. (d)/No error (e) 46. The minister of 'Education' (a)/vehemently
30. These reports have (a)/deterred some (b)/ refused (b)/the allegation that he had taken
women to have (c)/the operation. (d)/No bribes. (c)/No error (d)
error (e)
47. The child (a)/was run over (b)/with a
31. Each animal of the same species (a)/looks private bus (c)/No error (d)
for the same sort of food.(b)/Also, there
may be other animals of different species 48. People who live on (a)/glass houses (b)/
(c)/competing with the same food. (d)/No should not throw stones. (c)/No error (d)
error (e) 49. He was (a)/not in a position to state (b)/the
32. The redevelopment project is aimed (a)/not speed the ship travelled. (c)/No error (d)
just providing good houses to shanty 50. All the members in the council (a)/began
dwe llers, ( b)/but also developing shouting (b)/at each other. (c)/No error (d)
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SET - 01 (Answer) SET - 04 (Answer)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (d)
6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(b) 6. (c) 7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10.(b)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15.(b) 11. (d) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (c) 15.(c)
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20.(a) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(b)
21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(a) 21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(b)
26. (a) 27. (a) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30.(a) 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30.(b)
31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(b) 31. (c) 32. (e) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35.(a)
36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c) 36. (d) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40.(a)
41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c) 41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(b)
46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(c) 46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(c)
SET - 02 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)
1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (c) 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (a)
6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10.(b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10.(b)
11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15.(b) 11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (a) 14. (a) 15.(d)
16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20.(c) 16. (d) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20.(a)
21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25.(a) 21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25.(a)
26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30.(a) 26. (a) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (c) 30.(c)
31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35.(b) 31. (d) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (a) 35.(e)
36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(b) 36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (e) 39. (d) 40.(e)
41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c) 41. (e) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (d) 45.(d)
46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50.(a) 46. (c) 47. (d) 48. (b) 49. (b) 50.(c)
SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c)
6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10.(b) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10.(b)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15.(b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (c) 15.(c)
16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (b) 20.(a) 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20.(c)
21. (c) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (a) 25.(a) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(b)
26. (a) 27. (a) 28. (c) 29. (a) 30.(a) 26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30.(c)
31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (c) 34. (b) 35.(b) 31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35.(c)
36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c) 36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c)
41. (b) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c) 41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45.(c)
46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(c) 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50.(a)

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 Conjunction Four types of Co-ordinating conjunctions
1. Cumulative or copulative conjunction :
and, both _____ and, as well as, No less
Ram and Shyam than, Not only _____ but also.
Ex. are friends.
Word Conj Word

You sing but she dances.

Sub. Conj. Sub.

Position of Conjunction
 Conjunction
I.
II. 2. Alternative or disjunctive conjunction :
or, either _____ or, neither _____ nor,
why
Ex. I know Conj Ram has failed. otherwise, else.

As
Conj Ram came late, he was

punished.

Sub + Verb + Conj + Sub + Verb
Sub + Verb + Conj + Verb + Sub
3. Adversative conjunction : But, still yet,
Conj + Sub + Verb + Sub + Verb nevertheless, whereas, while, only.

I know why has Ram

Ex. failed ()
S V Conj V S

I know why Ram has

failed ()
S V Conj S V

Kinds of Conjunction
1. Co-ordinating conjunctions
2. Subordinating conjunctions
4. Illative conjunction : for, therefore, so,
 Co-ordinating conjunctions : And, but, consequently.
or, nor, for, yet, so, as well as, either _____
or, neither _____ nor, both _____ and, not
only _____ but also, then, therefore, no
less than, otherwise, or else, still, while/
whereas, nevertheless, etc.
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Kinds of subordinating conjunction 7. Conjunctions of comparison : As, than

1. Conjunctions of time : Before, after,

since, till/until, as soon as, while, so long
as, when, as, whenever.
8. Conjunctions of Extent or Manner : As,
according as.
 Compound Conjunctions : In order
that, on condition that, even if, so that,
provided that, as though, in as much as,
as well as, as soon as, as if.
 Correlative Conjunctions : Either _____
or, neither _____ nor, not only _____ but
also, both _____ and, no sooner _____
than, though _____. yet, hardly/scarcely
_____ when/before, whether _____ or, so
2. Conjunctions of Cause or Reason :
_____ as, such _____ that etc.
Because, since, as
Use of Hardly
 Hardly –
Trick :– HW
Hardly When
3. Conjunctions of Result or
Consequence : That

2
4. Conjunctions of purpose :
That, so that, lest, in order that 2

EXCERCISE
1. The house with its contents (a)/were (b)/
insured (c)/No error. (d)
2. Ravi as well as Rohan (a)/like (b)/to go
5. Conjunctions of condition : If, as if, there (c)/No error. (d)
unless, provided/provided, that 3. The cow as well as the calf (a)/are (b)/
dead (c)/No error. (d)
4. The Principle along with (a)/the students
(b)/have gone to Patna (c)/No error. (d)
5. My son along with (a)/two friends are (b)/
coming to the conference (c)/No error. (d)
6. Hina as well as (a)/her friends (b)/is
watching the movie (c)/No error. (d)
7. The head of the department along with his
6. Conjunctions of concession or colleagues (a)/are coming to attend (b)/
contrast : Although, though, however. the conference which is scheduled this
afternoon (c)/No error. (d)
8. The gentleman together with his (a)/wife
and daughter (b)/were drowned (c)/No
error. (d)
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9. The driver as well as the conductor (a)/ 8. No sooner I had (a)/spoken (b)/than he
are responsible for (b)/this accident (c)/ left. (c)/No error (d)
No error. (d) 9. No sooner did the fisherman Abdul Sattar
10. Patience as well as perseverance (a)/are (a)/ see the bus plunge into the river that
(b)/necessary for success (c)/No error. (d) he immediately rowed his boat (b)/to the
 Hardly site and jumped in.(c)/No error (d)
No/Not/Never 10. No sooner they had received (a)/the
 Hardly When/ Before guests than (b)/they began entertaining
them. (c)/No error (d)
Then/ Than/That
Use of Either _____ or
Use of No Sooner _____ Than
 S + V + Either + Noun + Or. Noun + V +
 _____ Possessive.
Note :– when/then/that
Pronoun Pronoun
'than' Adj. Adj.
 Structure : Adverb. Adverb
No Sooner + H.V + Subject + Verb – Than Verb Verb
 Either or Nor/and/But
 Either Subject (S1) or
Subject + (S2) Verb Possession
2

2
(i) Either boy or girls is coming. ()
(ii) Either boy or girls are coming.()
(iii) Either girl or boys are doing his
Ex. (i) No sooner had the thief seen the
work.()
police man than he ran away.
(iv) Either girl or boys are doing their
(ii) No sooner did the teacher (a)/enter
work.()
the class (b)/when the students stood
up. (c)/ No error (d) EXCERCISE
Sol.When than
1. Either James or I (a)/are the topper (b)/of
EXCERCISE the class (c)/No error (d)
2. Either an officer (a)/or an assistant (b)/
1. No sooner did the doctor enter (a)/the are required (c)/No error (d)
house (b)/then the patient died (c)/No 3. Either Sohan or his friends (a)/is to be
error. (d) blamed (b)/for this mischief (c)/No error (d)
2. No sooner did we (a)/find out a solution 4. Neither Annu nor Ram (a)/were (b)/at the
(b)/to the problem when another problem party (c)/No error (d)
cropped up (c)/No error. (d) 5. Either parmeet or Jyoti (a)/have done (b)/
3. No sooner did she saw me (a)/than she this crime (c)/No err or (d)
came up (b)/and spoke to me (c)/No 6. Either you or your friend (a)/ have stolen
error. (d) (b)/my wrist watch (c)/No error (d)
4. No sooner had (a)/we reached there (b)/
then it started raining (c)/No error. (d) Use of Neither _____ Nor
5. No sooner we entered (a)/ than he got up
 S + V + Neither + Noun + Nor. Noun + V +
(b)/and left the room (c)/No error. (d)
Possessive.
6. No sooner did (a)/ the doctor sent the
house (b)/then the patient died (c)/No Pronoun Pronoun
error. (d) Adj. Adj.
7. No sooner had (a)/the talksfailed (b)/ Adverb. Adverb
when the war began (c)/No error. (d) Verb Verb
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EXCERCISE (1)
1. Neither the principal nor the students (a)/ (i) and
takes interest (b)/in the general welfare of (ii) as well as
the students (c)/No error (d) (iii) both and _______
2. Either my colleague (a)/or a peon are coming (iv) not only but also _______
(b)/with the matieral (c)/No error (d)  Sentence :
3. Neither the coach (a)/nor the students (b)/ He is singer.
wants to do another color (c)/No error (d) He is a writer.
4. Either the workers or the (a)/manager are Ex. (i) He is a singer and a writer.
coming (b)/to the conference (c)/No error (d) (ii) He is a singer as well as a writer.
5. Neither his father (a)/nor his mother (b)/ (iii) He is both a singer and a writer.
are alive (c)/No error (d) (iv) He is not only a singer but also a
6. I can (a)/neither read (b)/or speak Hindi writer.
(c)/No error (d)
(2)
Not only _____ but also (i) but
 S + V + not only + Noun + but also Noun (ii) yet
+ V + Poss. (iii) still
Pronoun Pronoun (iv) although/though yet _______
Adj. Adj.  Sentence :
Adverb. Adverb He is busy.
Verb Verb He will come.
(a) He is not only honest but also kind. Ex. (i) He is busy but he will come.
(b) Not only Sumit but also Vinod and (ii) He is busy yet he will come.
Gajodhar are doing their work. (iii) He is busy still he will come.
(iv) Although he is busy yet he will come.
EXCERCISE (v) Although he is busy, he will come.
1. Not only the principal (a)/ but also the (3)
students (b)/was playing. (c)/No error (d) (i) or
2. Not only The principal but also (a)/the (ii) neither nor _______
Secretary of the college (b)/were invited to (iii) either or _______
the meeting (c)/No error (d) (iv) otherwise
3. Not only the students (a)/but also the
(v) lest
teacher (b)/have been unhappy (c)/No
 Sentence :
error (d)
Come in. Go out.
4. As an officer (a)/he not only was
He is is not a teacher.
competent (b)/but also honest. (c)/No
error (d) He is not a singer.
5. Latin is not only hard to write (a)/but also Ex. (i) Come in or go out.
(b)/to read. (c)/No error (d) (ii) He is neither a teacher nor a singer.
(iii) Either come in or go out.
Use of Both _____ and (iv) Work hard lest you should fail.
(v) Walk fast otherwise you will miss the
 S + V + both + Noun + and Noun + V +
bus.
Possessive
Note:– subject either, neither
Pronoun Pronoun
sentence
Adj. Adj.
Adverb. Adverb subject either, neither use
Verb Verb
 Some Important Points : The words Ex. You must either tell me (a)/the whole
which are used to join two sentences, story or at least (b)/the first half of it. (c)/
phrases are CONJUNCTION. No error (d)
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Sol.Either tell me tell me either 6. The Principle along with (a)/the students
(4) (b)/have gone to Patna (c)/No error. (d)
(i) Since 7. My son along with (a)/two friends are (b)/
coming to the conference (c)/No error. (d)
(ii) As
8. The boss along with (a)/his assistants (b)/
(iii) For
are going on a foreign trip (c)/No error. (d)
(iv) Because 9. Hina as well as (a)/her friends (b)/is
(v) Therefore watching the movie (c)/No error. (d)
(vi) So 10. The head of the department along with his
(vii) Hence colleagues (a)/are coming to attend (b)/
 Sentence : the conference which is scheduled this
It was warm. I opened the window. afternoon (c)/No error. (d)
Ex. (i) Since it was warm, I opened the 11. The elderly manager of the bank (a)/
window. together with his staff (b)/have resigned
(ii) As it was warm, I opened the window. (c)/No error. (d)
(iii) I opened the window for it was warm. 12. The gentleman together with his (a)/wife
(iv) I opened the window because it was and daughter (b)/were drowned (c)/No
warm. error. (d)
(5) _____ (when/then) 13. The driver as well as the conductor (a)/
 Structure : are responsible for (b)/this accident (c)/
No Sooner + H.V + Subject + Verb – Than No error. (d)
Ex. (i) No sooner had the thief seen the 14. The minister along with his party
police man than he ran away. colleagues have (a)/been given a warm (b)/
(ii) No sooner did the teacher (a)/enter reception at the function (c)/No error. (d)
the class (b)/when the students stood 15. Patience as well as perseverance (a)/are
up. (c)/ No error (d) (b)/necessary for success (c)/No error. (d)
Sol.(when than) 16. In Singapore my brother in law with his
wife (a)/were (b)/present at the function
Trick :– Comperative Degree than
(c)/No error. (d)
17. The Mayor with his councillors (a)/are to
Taller – than
(b)/be present (c)/No error. (d)
Wiser – than
18. Sanskrit as well as (a)/Arabic (b)/were
Sooner – than
taught here (c)/No error. (d)
O – Other
R – Rather Than 19. The ship with (a)/her crew (b)/were lost
S – Sooner (c)/No error. (d)
20. Silver as well as cotton (a)/has fallen (b)/
PRACTICE SET-01-06 in price (c)/No error. (d)
21. Justice as well as mercy (a)/allow (b)/it
(c)/No error. (d)
SET - 01
22. The captain along with his team (a)/are
1. The house with its contents (a)/were (b)/ practising very hard (b)/for the
insured (c)/No error. (d) forthcoming match (c)/No error. (d)
2. Ravi as well as Rohan (a)/like (b)/to go 23. Air pollution, together with littering (a)/
there (c)/No error. (d) are causing many (b)/problems in our
3. The captain as well as his team (a)/are cities (c)/No error. (d)
practising (b)/very hard (c)/No error. (d) 24. Honey as well as her friends (a)/have
4. The cow as well as the calf (a)/are (b)/ dead joined a company which (b)/has its head
(c)/No error. (d) office in USA (c)/No error. (d)
5. The father as well as the sons (a)/were (b)/ 25. The principal as well as staff (a)/are
present at the meeting of the (c)/No waiting for (b)/the chief guest (c)/No error.
error. (d) (d)
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26. Cleopatra along with (a)/her retinue of 45. No sooner did he see the (a)/traffic
slave (b)/are sailing down the Nile (c)/No policeman (b)/he wore seat belt. (c)/No
error. (d) error (d)
27. We as well as (a)/Ravi like (b)/Sweets. (c)/ 46. No sooner did the teacher enter (a)/the
No error. (d) class room (b)/the students got up.(c)/No
28. The criminal toge ther with (a)/hi s error (d)
associates were (b)/arrested (c)/No error. 47. No sooner had the rains started (a)/when
(d) the walkers ran (b)/to shelter (c)/No error
29. The house with its furniture (a)/and exotic (d)
plants (b)/were sold for Rs. 200000 (c)/ 48. No sooner does he see his (a)/mother when
No error. (d) (b)/he touches her feet.(c)/No error (d)
30. No sooner did the doctor enter (a)/the 49. No sooner had the teacher entered the
house (b)/then the patient died (c)/No room (a)/and the boys rushed (b)/to their
error. (d) seats (c)/No error (d)
31. No sooner we entered (a)/than he got up 50. No sooner did I get into the bus (a)/when
(b)/and left the room (c)/No error. (d) it (b)/started moving.(c)/No error (d)
32. No sooner did we (a)/find out a solution
(b)/to the problem when another problem SET - 02
cropped up (c)/No error. (d) 1. No sooner had he entered (a)/the room
33. No sooner did she saw me (a)/than she than the lights (b)/ went out and everyone
came up (b)/and spoke to me (c)/No error. started talking loudly. (c)/No error (d)
(d) 2. No sooner did he finish (a)/his speech
34. No sooner had (a)/we reached there (b)/ (b)when the audience began applauding.
then it started raining (c)/No error. (d) (c)/No error (d)
35. No sooner did (a)/the doctor enter the 3. No sooner had (a)/she heard (b)/the news
house (b)/then the patient died (c)/No when she fainted.(c)/No error (d)
error. (d) 4. No sooner had I entered (a)/the house (b)/
36. No sooner had (a)/the talks failed (b)/when when the lights went out. (c)/No error (d)
the war began (c)/No error. (d) 5. The thief had hardly put (a)/the cash in
37. No sooner they had received (a)/the guests his pocket (b)/then the owner woke up (c)/
than (b)/they began entertaining them. (c)/ No error (d)
No error (d) 6. Hardly as I stepped (a)/out of my house
38. No sooner did the teacher (a)/enter the when (b)/I saw some policemen coming to-
class (b)/when the students stood up. (c)/ wards my house (c)/No error (d)
No error (d) 7. Hardly did she went (a)/out of her house
39. No sooner I had (a)/spoken (b)/than he when the postman came (b)/with the
left. (c)/No error (d) telegram (c)/ No error (d)
40. No sooner did the teacher (a)/enter the 8. Hardly the rain started (a)/when a child
class (b)/when the students stood up. (c)/ in the corner (b)/sent out a piercing wail
No error (d) (c)/No error (d)
41. No sooner she had realized (a)/her blunder 9. Hardly had I left the house (a)/then it
than she began (b)/to take corrective began (b)/to rain (c)/No error (d)
measures. (c)/No error (d) 10. Hardly the inspector had arrived there (a)/
42. No sooner did the fisherman Abdul Sattar to investigate the crime (b)/when the house
(a)/see the bus plunge into the river that was set ablaze (c)/No error (d).
he immediately rowed his boat (b)/to the 11. Hardly had he been released (a)/from jail
site and jumped in. (c)/No error (d) than he was (b)/implicated in another case
43. No sooner did I finish my speech (a)/I was (c)/No error (d).
subjected (b)/to a barrage of questions. 12. Hardly had he stepped out (a)/than it
(c)/No error (d) started (b)/raining heavily. (c)/No error (d).
44. No sooner did the cat move away (a)/ when 13. Either James or I (a)/are the topper (b)/
(b)/the mice began to play (c)/No error (d) of the class (c)/No error (d)
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14. Either an officer (a)/or an assistant (b)/ 36. Either Ramesh or his friends (a)/ has
are required (c)/No error (d) committed (b)/this mistake. (c)/No error
15. Either Sohan or his friends (a)/is to be (d)
blamed (b)/for this mischief (c)/No error 37. The university has neither sent the Roll
(d) (a)/numbers or informed the (b)/date of
16. Our happiness or sorrow (a)/are largely exams (c)/No error (d)
due to (b)/our own actions (c)/No error (d) 38. Neither Ravi nor his brother (a)/is willing
17. Neither Anu nor Ram (a)/were (b)/at the to shoulder the responsibility (b)/of caring
party (c)/No error (d) for their old parents (c)/No error (d)
18. Either parmeet or Jyoti (a)/have done (b)/ 39. Ei ther the preside nt or the (a)/the
this crime (c)/No error (d) secretary have an option (b)/to donate
19. Either you or your friend (a)/have stolen funds (c)/No error (d)
(b)/my wrist watch (c)/No error (d) 40. Neither Ramesh nor Rajendra (a)/has done
20. Neither the principal nor the students (a)/ (b)/their work properly. (b)/No error (d)
takes interest (b)/in the general welfare of 41. Neither the mouse (a)/nor the lion (b)/are
the students (c)/No error (d) caught. (c)/No error (d)
21. Either my colleague (a)/or a peon are 42. She opted their (a)/Science and Commerce
coming (b)/with the matieral (c)/No error (b)/group for higher studies. (c)/No error
(d) (d)
22. Neither the coach (a)/nor the students (b)/ 43. Sohan or his friends (a)/is to be blamed
wants to do another color (c)/No error (d) (b)/printed. (c)/No error (d)
23. Not only the students (a)/but also the 44. Either Ramesh (a)/or I (b)/are wrong (c)/
teacher (b)/have been unhappy (c)/No No error (d)
error (d) 45. Neither my sister nor my brothers (a)/are
24. Either the workers or the (a)/manager are interested (b)/in moving to another house
coming (b)/to the conference (c)/No error (c)/No error (d)
(d) 46. Neither the engineer (a)/nor the site
25. Neither his father (a)/nor his mother (b)/ incharge (b)/have reported for duty (c)/
are alive (c)/No error (d) No error (d)
26. Neither praise (a)/nor blame (b)/seems to 47. Not only The principal but also (a)/the
affect him (c)/No error (d) Secretary of the college (b)/were invited to
27. Either he (a)/or I is (b)/responsible for the the meeting (c)/No error (d)
loss (c)/No error (d) 48. Not only the principal (a)/but also the
28. I am sure that neither the house (a)/nor studens (b)/was playing. (c)/No error (d)
its contents (b)/is for sale (c)/No error (d) 49. Neither Sanjay nor Gopal (a)/has
29. Neither the earthquake (a)/nor the submitted (b)/their homework in time (c)/
subsequent fire (b)/were able to dampen No error (d)
the spirit of the residents (c)/No error (d) 50. Either Vijay or (a)/Vimal are going to (b)/
30. I can (a)/neither read (b)/or speak Hindi be selected for the match. (c)/No error (d)
(c)/No error (d)
31. Neither Rakesh (a)/nor I are leaving (b)/ SET - 03
for Hyderabad (c)/No error (d) 1. If I will have enough (a)/time tomorrow (b)/
32. Neither Ram nor his father (a)/were ready I will come (c)/No error (d).
to accept (b)/that it was a great mistake 2. He will certainly help you (a)/if you will
because of negligence (c)/No error (d) ask him (b)/in a pleasant manner (c)/ No
33. Neither Rakesh nor Rajiv (a)/has done (b)/ error (d).
their work properly. (b)/No error (d) 3. You will fail (a)/in the examination (b)/If
34. Neither the girl nor her parents (a)/was you will not work hard (c)/No error (d).
present (b)/to receive the award. (c)/No 4. As soon as I will get (a)/my salary, (b)/I
error (d) will repay your loan (c)/No error (d).
35. He is known either (a)/for his kindness 5. We will be late if we (a)/does not leave (b)/
(b)/and for his charity. (c)/No error (d) now (c)/No error (d).
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6. If I shall pass the examination (a)/I shall 26. Had you told me earlier (a)/I would have
go to England for further studies and (b)/ attend (c)/the meeting (c)/No error (d).
may not return at all (c)/No error (d). 27. If you would have (a)/seen the movie (b)/
7. When you will pass (a)/your examination you would have liked it (c)/No error (d).
with flying colours (b)/you will get a costly 28. If you had acted upon my advice (a)/you
present (c)/No error (d). would have (b)/succeeded (c)/No error (d).
8. When I shall see him, (a)/I shall (b)/tell 29. If I had (a)/Helped him (b)/he would not
him (c)/No error (d). have drown (c)/No error (d).
9. After you will return (a)/from New Delhi 30. If the manager acted in time (a)/the strike
(b)/I will meet you (c)/No error (d). would not have (b)/lasted long (c)/No
10. I shall write (a)/to you (b)/when I shall error (d).
reach Bangalore (c)/No error (d). 31. If you would have read the instructions
11. I shall call and see him (a)/tomorrow carefully (a)/you would not have (b)/
evening (b)/if I shall have time (c)/No error answered the questions wrongfully (c)/No
(d). error (d)
12. If I will have time (a)/I shall visit (b)/the 32. Scarcely had I bought (a)/the ticket than
exhibition (c)/No error (d). (b)/the postmaster showed (c)/the green
13. I Shall inform (a)/you (b)/as soon as he flag. (d)/No error (e)
will come (c)/No error (d). 33. Either you (a)/and he (b)/went there (c)/
14. The chair will collapse as (a)/soon as to see the helpless. (d)/No error (e)
anyone (b)/will sit on it (c)/No error (d). 34. No sooner did the jeep arrive (a)/at the
15. When will you find (a)/out a solution (b)/ station (b)/then a young police officer (c)/
to this problem you will be awarded a prize jumped out of it. (d)/No error (e)
(c)/No error (d). 35. Scarcely had I ( a)/comple te d the
16. I will inform you as soon as (a)/I will get paragraph (b)/than the lights went off.
any news (b)/about his health (c)/No error (c)No error (d)
(d). 36. Neither the salary (a)/or the work (b)/
17. When you will find (a)/a solution to this atmosphere was (c)/good in that office. (d)/
problem (b)/you will be able to get this No error (d)
project (c)/No error (d). 37. Hardly had (a)/I left the house (b)/than it
18. If you (a)/had invited me (b)/I will attend began (c)/to rain. (d)/No error (e)
your marriage. (c)/No error (d) 38. He had scarcely (a)/read the letter (b)/than
19. If her grandfather (a)/would have lived (c)/a telegram arrived. (d)/No error (e)
three more days (b)/he would have been 39. Both Hari (A)/as well as his wife (B)/are
100 year old. (c)/No error (d) determined to bring (C)/about some
20. If he had walked (a)/fast enough (b)/he changes in the plan. (D)/No Error. (E)
will got the bus (c)/No error (d). 40. Scarcely had he (A)/gone a few steps (B)/
21. Had he come to the office that day (a)/he that he was told by someone (C)/that his
would known that (b)/he was about to be mother was no more. (D)/No Error. (E)
transferred on promotion to Regional office 41. Hardly had the speaker (A)/finished
(c)/No error (d). speaking, then (B)/the lights went out and
22. Had he not reached in time (a)/he will have (C)/there-was an uproar in the hall. (D)/
missed a golden opportunity (b)/which No Error (E)
comes once in a while (c)/No error (d). 42. The reason for (a)/his failure is because
23. If had not slipped (a)/will have won (b)/ (b)/he did not work hard. (c)/No Error (d)
the race (c)/No error (d). 43. The reason why (a)/he was rejected (b)/
24. If I would have worked regularly, (a)/I was because he was too young. (c)/No
would have passed (b)/the examination Error (d)
(c)/No error (d) 44. Don't think (a)/you can deceive me (b)/
25. Had the police not reached there in time like you did my brother. (c)/No Error (d)
(a)/the bandits (b)/would have kill (c)/No 45. You do not (a)/looks as (b)/your brother.
error (d). (c)/No Error (d)
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46. Like the Co mmission (a)/has 12. Both Sonu (a)/as well as his wife (b)/are
recommended in its report, (b)/the rules determined to bring (c)/about some
need to be (c)/enforced more strictly. (d)/ changes in the plan. (d)/No Error (e)
No Error (e) 13. As he is (a)/a perfectionist, (b)/so he
47. The reason behind his success (a)/in the always insists (c)/on regular practice. (d)/
recent past (b)/is due to hard-work (c)/ No Error (e)
and presence of mind. (d)/No Error (e) 14. Although these rooms (a)/are in need of
48. By the time she had finished her work (a)/ repair, (b)/but the owner does not take (c)/
I had nearly given up (b)/all hope of any notice of their condition. (d)/No Error
arriving at the party in time. (c)/No Error (e)
(d) 15. Until you stay here, (a)/you will find no
49. We have been knowing (a)/each other (b)/ time (b)/for work, so you had better go
since we were children. (c)/No Error (d) back to (c)/your home and concentrate on
50. Water contamination has become more your project. (d)/No Error (e)
serious (a)/since chemists have begun to 16. You must work till (a)/you live because if
use (b)/new substances. (c)/No Error (d) you stop (b)/working, the whole world (c)/
will come to a standstill. (d)/No Error (e)
SET - 04 17. He was very much depressed, (a)/therefore
1. Many of the founding fathers (a)/of our I did not ask him (b)/anything about his
constitution are (b)/so reverend as (c)/break-up with his wife. (d)/No Error (e)
Ambedkar (c)/if not more. (d)/No error (e) 18. You must commit it (a)/to your memory
2. I doubt that he was there (a)/because I that (b)/you will do nothing (c)/till you are
saw him (b)/with a few friends of his lazy and lax, (d)/No Error (e)
nearby (c)/PVR, Priya theatre only two 19. I was doing net practice, (a)/at that time
hours ago. (d)/No error (e) ricky Ponting came (b)/to talk to me (c)/
3. He neither gave satisfaction (a)/as a cook regarding the match fixing. (d)/No Error
(b)/nor as a chauffeur. (c)/No Error (d) (e)
4. Due to his health problem (a)/Mani retired 20. Both Nandu as well as Rahman (a)/are
(b)/from the service (c)/last year. (d)/ No intelligent, but (b)/the former is laborious
error (e) (c)/and the latter is smart. (d) No error (e)
5. Due to (a)/unfavourable condition(b)/I was 21. I cannot allow you to (a)/go out of the class
failed (c)/to pay my examination feee. (d) (b)/unless the teacher comes (c)/and gives
6. He had consulted not only the opposition me some instructions. (d)/No Error (e)
parties (a)/but also accommodatded their 22. He did not (a)/succeed in the examination
vie ws (b)/w hile dropping (c)/thi s (b)/yet he (c)/worked hard. (d)/No Error
controversial clause. (d)/No error (e) (e)
7. All I know is that (a)/I won't be at peace 23. The programme was (a)/almost fixed and
(b)/with myself (c)/unless I do not go there. it was (b)/my friend's insincerity that upset
(d)/ No error (e) the whole (c)/thing and disappointed us.
8. The project will (a)/not only involve us in (b)/ (d)/No Error (e)
lot of expenditure (c)/but also in considerable 24. The patient would not (a)/have died (b)/
physical labour. (d)/No error (e) when the doctor had (c)/come in time. (d)/
9. This is not such (a)/a major problem (b)/ No Error (e)
which cannot be solved (c)/with a little 25. It was almost (a)/ten years ago since he
effort. (d)/ No Error (e) wrote (b)/a letter to me to (c)/remind me
10. This is perhaps (a)/the same dog which of my lapses. (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/bit her while she was returning (c)/ 26. Ten years have passed (a)/that I returned
from market. (d)/No Error (e) from (b)/London and settled (c)/in this
11. He asked me (a)/that why I was (b)/not part of the country. (d)/No Error (e)
prepari ng for the (c)/Civil Service 27. I cannot confirm (a)/you if he has paid (b)/
Examinations. (d)/No Error (e) the bill or returned (c)/the goods. (d)/No
Error (e)
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28. No sooner was the agitation (a)/in Darjeeling 44. Dr. Amrit was not only (a)/sympathetic to
silenced, (b)/the Bodo Land activity (c)/in the rich (b)/patients but also (c)/to the
Assam erupted. (d)/ No Error (e) poor ones. (d)/No Error (e)
29. Hardly had the wheels touched (a)/the 45. He has lots (a)/of money and (b)/he dare
ground than the pilot indicated (b)/with not start (c)/a factory. (d)/No Error (e)
his fingers how many (c)/injured people 46. The newsman was doubtful (a)/that the
he was carrying. (d)/No Error (e) man who had been run over (b)/by some
30. No sooner had the train (a)/arrived then the vehicles had lain (c)/there for more than
crowd rushed (b)/towards the compartment one day. (d)/No Error (e)
to greet their leader (c)/who was travelling 47. Because he is intelligent, (a)/therefore he
by that train. (d)/No Error (e) gets good (b)/marks in all the (c)/
31. Hurry up lest (a)/you should not (b)/miss examinations he takes. (d)/ No Error (e)
the train. (c)/No Error (d) 48. Both the rich along with (a)/the poor are
32. He was advised (a)/to be more cautious responsible for a (b)/great many vices with
(b)/lest he is robed again. (c)/No Error (d) which our society (c)/as well as country is
33. Hardly had I (a)/reached the airport where inflicted. (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/I learnt about (c)/the powerful bomb 49. His offence was such (a)/as he was bound
explosion. (d)/No Error (e) to suffer (b)/and ultimately (c)/meet his
34. It was almost (a)/ten years ago since he doom.(d)/No Error (e)
wrote (b)/a letter to me to (c)/remind me 50. She was too beautiful (a)/to be rejected
of my lapses. (d)/No Error (e) by any (b)/youngman who wished (c)/to
35. You cannot withdraw (a)/all your money make her his wife. (d)/No Error (e)
(b)/unless you do not (c)/give a prior
notice. (d)/No Error (e) SET - 05
36. No sooner did he see (a)/the traffic
policeman, (b)/he wore seat belt, (c)/No 1. Most of the popular tele-serials (a)/are not
Error (d) only illogical (b)/in their story line (c)/but
37. If (a)/anyone cares to join (b)/me in this also crude in their presentation. (d)/No
campaign, either (c)/now or in future, they Error (e)
are most welcome. (d)/No error (e) 2. The colle ge liberary is (a)/not only
38. Scarcely had (a)/the function started (b)/ equipped with (b)/very good books but also
than it began to rain. (c)/No Error (d) with the latest journals. (c)/No Error (d)
39. The newsman was doubtful (a)/that the 3. Money not only satisfies (a)/the basic
man who had been run over (b)/by some physiological needs (b)/but also the (c)/
vehicles had lain (c)/there for more than higher psychological needs. (d)/No Error
one day. (d)/No Error (e) (e)
40. The assurance unfortunately, (a)/ 4. Arun is not only eminent (a)/for his
remained on paper (b)/as neither the writings in English (b)/but also for his (c)/
centre or the state initiated steps (c)/for paintings on spiritual thems.(d)/No Error
the development of the backward region. (e)
(d)/No Error (e) 5. Sooner than he had arrived (a)/his friends
41. Scarcely had I (a)/walked out of my house arranged a reception (b)/in his honour in
(b)/when I saw my (c)/friend coming (c)/the best hotel in town. (d)/No Error (e)
towards me. (d)/No Error (e) 6. Scarcely had we (a)/alighted from the train
42. Mrs. Ajeet told me that though (a)/her son (b)/than it began (c)/to rain cats and dogs.
had worked hard but (b)/he failed to make (d)/No Error (e)
(c)/any mark in the last examination. (d)/ 7. Hardly I stepped (a)/out of my house when
No error (e) (b)/I saw some policemen (c)/coming
43. Hardly had the speaker (a)/finished towards my house. (d)/No Error (e)
speaking, then (b)/the lights went out and 8. Hardly had we (a)/begun to eat (b)/than
(c)/there was an uproar in the hall. (d)/ my father (c)/along with my brother
No error (e) arrived. (d)/No Error (e)
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9. No sooner did (a)/I reach (b)/Delhi railway 26. No sooner did I reach the stadium to watch
station than (c)/the train departed. (d)/ match (a)/between India and Australia,
No Error (e) (b)/It started raining heavily (c)/No Error
10. As soon as (a)/the fireman came out (b)/ (d)
of the house (c)/than the roof collapsed. 27. The reason we have not been able to pay
(d)/No Error (e) income tax (a)/is due to fact what we did
11. Scarcely had I(a)/finished washing the car not (b)/receive pay on time, (c)/No Error
(b)/than the master came (c)/and asked (d)
me to clean the floor of the house. (d)/No 28. No sooner (a)/I had spoken (b)/than he
Error (e) left (c)/No Error (d)
12. Scarcely had (a)/he gone (b)/when a 29. Because he is renowned for his expertise
policeman (c)/knocked at the door. (d)/ and originality, (a)/his books to not (b)/
No Error (e) interest majority of readers (c)/No Error
13. Hardly had I (a)/entered the compartment (d)
(b)/than I met (c)/my friend Ramu (d)/No 30. You must admit the fact that when he was
Error (e) in (a)/Mumbai, he was (b)/treated like an
14. No sooner did (a)/we reach the station (b)/ inferior entity (c)/No Error (d)
than the train had (c)/started moving cut 31. No sooner did he see (a)/the traffic
of the station. (d)/No Error (e) policeman (b)/he wore seat belt, (c)/No
15. Hardly Had I (a)/entered the airport (b)/ Error (d)
than I met (c)/my cousin Gandhi. (d)/No 32. Unless you do not me et (a)/all the
Error (e) requirements (b)/your application will be
16. No sooner the advertisement appeared (a)/ rejected, (c)/No Error (d)
in the newspaper (b)/than there was a rush 33. Supposing if (a)/it rains (b)/what shall we
(c)/on the booking window. (d)/No Error do ? (c)/No Error (d)
(e)
34. As not even a single teacher was present
17. Although it is (a)/raining but I must (b)/
at the (a)/institute, therefore (b)/I decided
go to see him. (c)/No Error (d)
to come back home (c)/No Error (d)
18. His father told me that (a)/though his son
35. I don't know if any of the members (a)/of
had worked very hard, (b)/but he had
the party is conspiring (b)/against the
failed to make any (c)/mark in the
president or not. (c)/No Error (d)
examination. (d)/No Error (e)
36. He asked me that why I was (a)/not
19. Even though the shirt is rather expensive
prepari ng for the (b)/Civil Se rvice
(a)/but I wish to (b)/purchase it with my
Examinations. (c)/No Error (d)
own money. (c)/No Error (d)
37. Both Hari as well as his wife (a)/are
20. Though she was sick (a)/but (b)/she went
determined to bring (b)/about some
to work. (c)/No Error (d)
changes in the plan, (c)/No Error (d)
21. As much as I admire him for his sterling
qualities, (a)/I cannot excuse him (b)/for 38. Although these rooms are in need of repair
being unfair to his friends. (c)/No Error (a)/but the owner does not take (b)/any
(e) notice of their condition. (c)/No Error (d)
22. As poor as they are (a)/they never refuse 39. You are not allowed to take it unless the
to donate (b)/for any noble cause. (c)/No boss come to (a)/the office (b)/and allows
Error (d) you to take it (c)/No Error (d)
23. Although I enjoyed my stay (a)/in the USA 40. The thief who stole her jewellery ran away
(b)/but I was still glad to come home. (c)/ lest (a)/the police may arrest him (b)/and
No Error (d) put him behind the bar (c)/No Error (d)
24. Hire a taxi lest (a)/you may not (b)/miss 41. Scarcely had he gone than a policeman
the train. (c)/No Error (d) knocked (a)/at the door to enquire (b)/
25. He was advised (a)/to be more caustious about his where abouts. (c)/No Error (d)
(b)/lest he is robbed again. (c)/No Error 42. Unless (a)/you will study hard, (b)/you
(d) cannot pass. (c)/No Error (d)
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43. He'll pay you as long as (a)/he receives 11. Both the boys (a)/came late in the hall (b)/
(b)/the parcel, (c)/No Error (d) and sat besides me. (c)/No Error (d)
44. It's his birthday, on Monday (a)/or he's (b)/ 12. You must either tell me (a)/the whole story
having a party. (c)/No Error (d) or at least (b)/the first half of it. (c)/No
45. His English is so poor (a)/so his beloved Error (d)
(b)/has to translate evrything. (c)/No Error 13. Unless we do not (a)/control our appetite,
(d) (b)/we will not be (c)/No Error (d)
46. He hadn't taken any warm clothes (a)/with 14. Unless you do not give (a)/the keys of the
him (b)/so that he felt cold. (c)/No Error safe (b)/you will be shot. (c)/No Error (d)
(d) 15. We all are indebted to him (a)/for holding
47. Most of the girls are doing (a)/their post not only high moral values (b)/but also
graduation because (b)/they may get good rendering dedicatd service (c)/for the
husbands (c)/No Error (d) betterment of human race. (d)/No Error
48. Hardly had I reached the airport (a)/where (d)
I learned about (b)/the powerful bomb 16. You cannot be (a)/granted admission (b)/
explosion (c)/No Error (d) unless you do not submit (c)/all the
49. Unless you do not listen to his advice (a)/I certificates in original. (d)/No Error (e)
am not going (b)/to help you (c)/No Error (d) 17. Money not only satisfies (a)/the basic
50. Unless she goes by air, (a)/she will (b)/ psychological needs (b)/but also the (c)/
reach soon. (c)/No Error (d) higher order psychological needs. (d)/No
error (e)
SET - 06 18. The driver (a)/was thrown out (b)/of the
1. I don't know if any of the members (a)/of car and fortunately (c)/he was not hurt
the society is conspiring (b)/against the seriously. (d)/No Error (e)
chairman or not. (c)/No Error (d) 19. Be smart (a)/not only (b)/in dress (c)/and
2. Ten years have passed that I returned from also in action. (d)/No error (e)
(a)/London and settled (b)/in this part of 20. Either he nor his brother (a)/was informed
the country. (c)/No Error (d) about (b)/the venue of the (c)/meeting of
3. The magazine covers everything room your society.(d)/No error (e)
policies (a)/until what (b)/happening in 21. It is nothing short of (a)/a surprising piece
Hollywood. (c)/No Error (d) of news (b)/that Sehwag did not play (c)/
4. Scarcely had I walked out of my house (a)/ like he should have played. (d)/No Error
when I saw my (b)/friend coming towards (e)
me. (c)/No Error (d) 22. This is one of the (a)/reasons why our
5. when learning to swim (a)/one of the most country is (b)/still for behind so (c)/many
important things (b)/is to relax (c)/No developed countries. (d)/No Error (e)
Error (d) 23. Not only he is a man (a)/honest in business
6. He asked me that why (a)/I was not but also (b)/very sincere (c)/in doing his
appearing (b)/in the examination. (c)/No duty. (d)/No Error (e)
Error (d) 24. The blurb of my book (a)/is superior (b)/
7. Seldom or ever have I tried my (a)/best to and more illustrative (c)/than that of
help my friends (b)/who are in need, (c)/ yours. (d)/No error (d)
No Error (d) 25. Beyond any shade of doubt (a)/he is more
8. You should take a book with you (a)/ intelligent, (b)/but so wise as (c)/his
unless (b)/you have to wait. (c)/No Error younger brother. (d)/No error (e)
(d) 26. Both Manish as well as his (a)/wife are
9. She not only comes here for having lunch not ready (b)/to get back the money (c)/
(a)/but also for having a glimpse of (b)/ within two days. (d)/No Error (e)
the beautiful sales girls, (c)/No Error (d) 27. He was so ashamed of his (a)/
10. Because he has been ill for month (a)/so misbehaviour with his boss (b)/as he
he cannot (b)/come to the office. (c)/No resigned only (c)/within two days. (d)/No
Error (d) Error (e)
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28. The preacher said to his followers, (a)/"Live 43. Don't you think (a)/that she is as
your life as (b)/peacefully as possible, (c)/ intelligent (b)/or even more intelligent (c)/
lest your life may go in vain." (d)/No Error than any other students in this class. (d)/
(e) No Error (e)
29. This is not such an issue (a)/which cannot 44. He said to his wife, (a)/"I am doing all this
be addressed (b)/during the (c)/party (b)/not only for you (c)/but also your
meeting on 26th January. (d)/No Error (e) chilldren". (d)/No Error (e)
30. He not only teaches us English (a)/but also 45. That was such a dangerous (a)/and
mathematics (b)/and this is one of the bouncy wicket (b)/as all Sri Lanka (c)/
reasons (c)/why he is the most sought players refused to play. (d)/No Error (e)
teacher here. (d)/No Error (e) 46. Immensely talented although (a)/he is, he
31. He is not (a)/so well versed in Mathematics never (b)/helped India to win a (c)/final
(b)/that we all expect (c)/him to be at this match on his own. (d)/No Error (e)
age. (d)/No Error (e) 47. You will surely fail (a)/in the examination
32. Seldom or ever has (a)/she tried her best (b)/to be held on next Monday, (c)/if you
to save her parents (b)/who have sacrified will not work hard. (d)/No Error (e)
their whole life (c)/to give her a life of 48. In case if it rains cats and dogs, (a)/I shall
luxury and comfort. (d)/No Error (e) not be (b)/able to see you tomorrow (c)/
33. Since it is getting darker (a)/and darker, morning at five o'clock. (d)/No Error (e)
you had better (b)/do this work (c)/as 49. This laboratory of physics is (a)/not only
quickly like her. (d)/No Error (e) equipped with (b)/all state of the art
34. You cannot withdraw (a)/all your money instruments (c)/but also with outstanding
(b)/unless you do not (c)/give a prior physicists. (d)/No Error (e)
notice. (d)/No Error (e)
50. We were so late (a)/than the meeting (b)/
35. As soon as he (a)/opened the old (b)/ was almost over (c)/when he arrived. (d)/
wooden box than a rat (c)/jumped out of No Error (e)
it. (d)/ No Error (e)
36. The reason we have not been able to pay SET - 01 (Answer)
income tax (a)/is due to fact (b)/that we
did not receive pay on time. (c)/No Error 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d)
(d) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10.(b)
37. Despite of our (a)/good contacts we (b)/ 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15.(b)
could not get (c)/tickets for our friends. 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20.(d)
(d)/No Error (e) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(b)
38. For he cannot do (a)/a lot of work (b)/at a 26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30.(c)
time, he rejects (c)/many offers. (d)/No 31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35.(c)
error (e) 36. (c) 37. (a) 38. (c) 39. (b) 40.(c)
41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c)
39. The writing on the paper (a)/was too faint
46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (b) 50.(b)
that (b)/it was impossible to (c)/be sure
what it was. (d)/No error (e) SET - 02 (Answer)
40. Although he has lost (a)/all the money he
accumulated, (b)/but he is looking (c)/ 1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (c)
unflappable and phlegmatic. (d)/No Error 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (b) 10.(a)
(e) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15.(b)
41. Yesterday night he (a)/was speaking (b)/ 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(b)
as he was the (c)/principal of this college. 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(c)
(d)/No Error (e) 26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (c) 30.(c)
42. Anil Ambani is (a)/as rich or even richer 31. (b) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (b) 35.(c)
(b)/than any other business (c)/tycoon in 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (d) 39. (b) 40.(b)
the world. (d)/No Error (e) 41. (c) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45.(d)
46. (c) 47. (c) 48. (c) 49. (c) 50.(b)

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SET - 03 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)
1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 1. (e) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a)
6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (a) 10.(c) 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (e) 10.(d)
11. (c) 12. (a) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15.(a) 11. (c) 12. (e) 13. (c) 14. (c) 15.(c)
16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(c) 16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (b) 20.(b)
21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (*) 24. (d) 25.(c) 21. (a) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(d)
26. (c) 27. (a) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30.(c) 26. (c) 27. (c) 28. (c) 29. (d) 30.(d)
31. (a) 32. (b) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35.(c) 31. (c) 32. (a) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35.(a)
36. (b) 37. (c) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40.(c) 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(b)
41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45.(b) 41. (a) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (b) 45.(b)
46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(b) 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50.(a)

SET - 04 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)

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

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SET - 01 S6. Though these qualities obviously
served British, and not Indian
1. S1.The subsidiary Alliance system was interests.
extremely advantageous to the British. P. And often participated in the making
S6.They controlled the defence and the of policy
foreign relations of the protected ally. Q. Independence, integrity and hard work
P. They could now maintain a large army R. They developed certain traditions of
at the cost of Indian states S. its members exercised vast power
Q. if any war occurred in the territories
The proper sequence should be
R. either of the British ally or of the
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
Britishers
(c) RSQP (d) SPRQ
S. This enabled them to fight wars far
5. S1.The ruin of Indian handicrafts was
away from their own territories
reflected in the ruin of the towns and
(a) PQRS (b) PSQR
cities which were famous for their
(c) QRPS (d) SRPQ
manufactures
2. S1. In reality, by signing a Subsidiary
Alliance, an Indian state virtually S6. Centres were developed and laid waste
signed away its independence. P. Decca, Surat, Murshidabad and many
S6. In fact, the Indian ruler lost all vestiges other rising industrial
of sovereignty in external matters. Q. Ravages of war and plunder, failed to
P. of maintaining diplomatic relations R. Survive British conquest
Q. It lost the right of self defence S. Cities which had withstood the
R. with its neighbours The proper sequence should be
S. and of settling its disputes (a) PQRS (b) SQRP
The proper sequence should be (c) SRPQ (d) QRSP
(a) PQRS (b) RSPQ 6. Domestic fires in Indian villages
(c) QPSR (d) QSRP P. As the heat is dispersed
3. S1. A mighty popular revolt broke out in Q. An unhealthy smoke accumulates in
Northern and Central India in 1857. unventilated houses
S6. Millions of peasants, artisans and R. Are wasteful
soldiers fought heroically and wrote a S. Lit in Chulhas
glorious chapter The correct sequence should be
P. Sepoys, or the Indian soldiers of the (a) PQSR (b) PQRS
company’s army (c) SPQR (d) SRPQ
Q. but soon engulfed wide regions and 7. Bold rocks near art hand
involved the masses P. Makes a fine forest for the imagination
R. and nearly swept away the British rule Q. Than distant Alps
S. It began with a mutiny of the R. Are more inspiring
The proper s equence should be S. And the thick fern upon a health
(a) RSPQ (b) PQRS The correct sequence should be
(c) SRPQ (d) QRPS (a) QRSP (b) RSQP
4. S1. The Indian Civil service gradually (c) RQSP (d) SRQP
developed into one of the most efficient 8. Newton discovered that
and powerful civil service s in the P. Due to the gravitational pull
world Q. Of the earth
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R. The apple falls 16. P. several years ago
S. On the ground Q. course on climate change at Texas A &
The correct sequence should be M University
(a) QPRS (b) RSPQ R. Professor Andrew Dessler created an
(c) QSPR (d) SQRP introductory
9. The knocking S. for freshmen and sophomores
P. Were still in the house (a) PRQS (b) QRPS
Q. For some time (c) SQRP (d) PQRS
R. Although the echoes of it 17. P. I realize that solving the climate change
S. Ceased problem
The correct sequence should be
Q. than solving
(a) SRPQ (b) SQRP
R. will be much harder
(c) PQSR (d) RSPQ
10. The history of mankind is S. the ozone depletion problem
P. And steady progress (a) PRQS (b) QRPS
Q. Continuous change (c) SQRP (d) PQRS
R. The history of 18. P. although the temperature of this layer
S. Form barbarism to refinement of the
The correct sequence should be Q. when directly comparing the satellite
(a) PQRS (b) RQPS R. measurements of temperature
(c) QSPR (d) SQPR S. atmosphere should generally track the
11. P. Closely monitor the situation surface temperature, we must be
Q. by the disturbing allegations careful
R. we are deeply concerned (a) PRQS (b) PSQR
S. and will continue to (c) SQRP (d) PQRS
(a) RQSP (b) SPQR 19. P. the element heats up
(c) SPRQ (d) PRSQ
Q. eventually reaching high temperatures
12. P. relieve nausea, pain and stress
R. glowing like a dark orange that radiates
Q. aromatherapy may also help
R. using lavender oil on their skin S. the visible range
S. but patients are cautioned against (a) PQSR (b) QPSR
(a) RQPS (b) SQPR (c) SQRP (d) PRSQ
(c) QPSR (d) RPSQ 20. P. two people argue about why Venus is
13. P. Without any mandate of law so much warmer
Q. the plea filed through the advocate Q. to the Sun so it absorbs more solar
R. online is illegal and energy. The second argues
S. submitted that the sale of drugs and R. that it’s because Venus has a thick
prescription medicines greenhouse-gas rich atmosphere
(a) RQSP (b) QSRP S. than the Earth. The first that it’s
(c) QRSP (d) PRSQ because Venus is closer
14. P. Humans and machines have co-existed (a) PSQR (b) QRPS
Q. dating back to the invention of (c) SQRP (d) PQRS
R. the potter’s wheel in ancient 21. P. are now used by more than a thousand
Mesopotamia firms
S. at the physical level for millennia Q. and are growing in popularity
(a) RSPQ (b) QSPR R. in the United States and Europe
(c) QRPS (d) PSQR S. gain sharing-plans
15. P. a sell off as US Treasury yields (a) PRQS (b) QRPS
Q. surged to multi-year highs (c) PRSQ (d) SPRQ
R. on robust economic data 22. P. adversity without succumbing
S. global markets also witnessed Q. to the clouds of doubt and jealousy
(a) RSQP (b) PQSR R. between friends which is subjected to
(c) QRPS (d) SPQR both prosperity and
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S. the essay ‘Of Friendship’ by Francis D. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped
Bacon celebrated the intimacy on Diwali for wealth and success.
(a) PRQS (b) QRPS (a) DABC (b) BADC
(c) SRPQ (d) PQRS (c) ADBC (d) CDBA
23. P. friends without which the world is 28. Sentences of a paragraph are given below.
Q. make friends and a person wills to want While the first and the last sentences (S1
true and S6) are in the correct order, the
R. it is miserable solitude that compels a sentences in between are jumbled up.
person to Arrange the sentences in the correct order
S. nothing other than a place of to form a meaningful and coherent
wilderness paragraph.
(a) PRQS (b) QRPS S1. He sat in his seat
(c) RQPS (d) PQRS A. hardly showing any signs of hearing
24. P. takes the longest B. beside the bed,
Q. that never starts C. gazing sternly
R. the job D. at the patient’s face
S. to finish S6. what they were saying to him.
(a) PRQS (b) RQPS (a) DABC (b) BCDA
(c) SQRP (d) PQRS (c) DCAB (d) DBAC
25. P. to what you can create
29. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
Q. control, shift your energy
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
R. instead of worrying about
in the correct order to form a meaningful
S. what you cannot
and coherent paragraph.
(a) PRSQ (b) QRSP
A. Several times I have visited the narrow,
(c) SQRP (d) RSQP dirty streets where the poor live, and I
26. Sentences of a paragraph are given below grow hot and indignant to think that
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences good people should be content to live
in the correct order to form a meaningful in fine houses and become strong and
and coherent paragraph. beautiful, while others are condemned
A. There is a general belief that these to live in hideous, sunless tenements
medicines heal ailments safely. and grow ugly, withered and cringing.
B. The ‘safe healing’ is actually that which B. Dear little creatures, they crouch in my
doesn’t have any side effects. heart and haunt me with a constant
C. Positive healing without any unwanted sense of pain.
effect on the body drives the trend. C. The children who crowd these grimy
D. Herbal medicines are a new trend these alleys, half-clad and underfed, shrink
days. away from your outstretched hand as
(a) ADCB (b) DACB if from a blow.
(c) DABC (d) ACDB D. In the country one sees only nature’s
27. Sentences of a paragraph are given below fair works, and one’s soul is not
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences saddened by the cruel struggle for mere
in the correct order to form a meaningful existence that goes on in the crowded
and coherent paragraph. city.
A. Lord Ganesha, the D estroyer of (a) BACD (b) ADBC
Obstacles, is worshipped for his (c) CABD (d) DACB
wisdom and brilliance. 30. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
B. People adore the goddess Lakshmi and in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
Lord Ganesha on Diwali. in the correct order to form a meaningful
C. This ‘New Year’ i.e., Diwali is marked and coherent paragraph.
by merchants establishing new A. Many species of bamboo flower once
account books in several years and then die.
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B. The stem itself is hollow and is D. For example - Science and technology
connected to a network of rhizomes, have made remarkable stride s,
which spreads out beneath the surface providing businesses with a fantastic
of the soil. opportunity to expand quickly even
C. Roots grow out of this network of outside of national borders.
rhizomes and help the plants to absorb (a) ACDB (b) BCDA
and distribute food and water from the (c) ACBD (d) CDBA
soil. 33. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
D. The bamboo is a variety of grass, with in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
a woody, many-jointed stem. in the correct order to form a meaningful
(a) ADCB (b) DBCA and coherent paragraph.
A. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb
(c) BCAD (d) CADC
that has multiple benefits like
31. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
improving thyroid functioning and
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences reducing blood sugar levels.
in the correct order to form a meaningful B. But remember to consult a specialist
and coherent paragraph. while deciding the dosage and duration
A. And also, they contribute to the of continued intake.
development of social and C. It relaxes the nervous system and
enviro nmental sol utions for the lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels
planet’s future. in the blood, thus making you feel calm
B. Companies do play an important role and relaxed overall.
in modern society. D. You can consume Ashwagandha
C. Because of their systematic relevance powder or Ashwagandha capsules.
and their impact on policy-making, (a) ADBC (b) DABC
companies must use their influence in (c) ACDB (d) ADCB
ways that benefit the public good. 34. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
D. Some corporations have become so in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
large that their activities and strategic in the correct order to form a meaningful
decisions have a direct impact on and coherent paragraph.
government policy and citizens’ lives. A. Louis was enthralled by the concept of
(a) DCAB (b) DBCA a raised dots system.
(c) ADCB (d) BDCA B. He made up his mind to use the
32. Sentences of a paragraph are given below technique to represent an alphabetic
code.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
C. Blind persons could read large-letter
in the correct order to form a meaningful
books that are bulky with the aid of
and coherent paragraph.
this alphabet code.
A. Through the development of
D. Additionally, he developed the six-dot
technologies, telecommunications,
cell technology, which was at his
transportation, and other areas, fingertips.
globalisation has developed very (a) DCAB (b) BCDA
quickly in the last few decades, (c) ABCD (d) CDBA
resulting in economic, social, political, 35. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
and cultural integration on a global in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
scale. in the correct order to form a meaningful
B. Although technology has had both and coherent paragraph.
positive and harmful effects on human A. In Catholic, Eastern Orthodox,
life, its negative repercussions must be Anglican, Oriental Orthodox and
addressed appropriately. Lutheran teaching, all of their faithful
C. Globalisation has made significant departed in heaven are considered
positive contributions to economies all saints, although some are deemed
across the world. deserving of more praise or emulation.
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B. In religious belief, a saint is a person software industry, Ayurveda, etc.,
who is vi ewed as possessing an generate a staggering array of soft
uncommon degree of holiness, power assets that highlight India’s
similarity, or proximity to God. appeal to the world’s population.
C. The term saint, however, is used D. With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi
differently depending on the setting serving as the primary leaders, Indians
and denomination. are known for their core values of
D. Some saints receive official respect, harmony, and fraternity.
ecclesiastical recognition and, as a (a) ACDB (b) CBAD
result, a public cult of veneration (c) ABDC (d) BCDA
through the process of canonisation in 38. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
the Catholic Church or glorification in in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
the Eastern Orthodox Church. in the correct order to form a meaningful
(a) BCAD (b) BCDA and coherent paragraph.
(c) CBDA (d) BDAC A. According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has
36. Sentences of a paragraph are given below been spent to make the gymnasium
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences fully equipped with state-of-the-art
in the correct order to form a meaningful fitness machines.
and coherent paragraph. B. The Honorable Commissioner of Police
A. Android began in 2003 as a project of inaugurated the Gymnasium and
the American technology company Swimming pool and appended the
Android Inc., to develop an operating management for their efforts in
system for digital cameras. providing such amenities to students.
B. In 2004, the project changed to become C. A new indoor gymnasium and
an operating system for smartphones. swimming pool was inaugurated at APJ
C. Android is an operating system for International School, Goa.
cellular te lephones and tablet D. Mr. Mercia, the Principal of the school
computers. familiarised the guests about the cost
D. In 2005, Android Inc. was bought by incurred and the various facilities
the American search engine company available.
Google Inc. that transformed the OS (a) CBDA (b) BDCA
into what it is today. (c) ADBC (d) DABC
(a) CABD (b) ABDC 39. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(c) DCAB (d) BADC in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
37. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in the correct order to form a meaningful
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences and coherent paragraph.
in the correct order to form a meaningful A. Diwali, referred to as the ‘festival of
and coherent paragraph. lights’, ushers in the winter season with
A. India has an upbeat vision of a liberal, joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of
nonviolent, relatively pluralistic new occasions and celebrations, such
democracy with non-threatening global as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan,
leadership. Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi.
B. Epics from mythologies like the B. In the spiritual world, the event
Mahabharata and Ramayana are symbolises ‘the triumph of light over
likened to classic Greek works like the darkness’.
Odyssey and Iliad and between 1 and C. The five-day festival of Diwali is
1000 AD, India was lauded as the observed during the Hindu month of
‘Golden Bird’ for its GDP, which was Kartika as an event.
higher than China at the time. D. In India, Diwali is also known as
C. Luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and Deepawali.
Rabindranath Tagore, as well as the (a) BACD (b) DBCA
arts of literature, music, dance, the (c) CDBA (d) ACBD
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40. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 1995 had emphasised that no enduring
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences solution of society’s most threatening
in the correct order to form a meaningful social, economic and political problems
and coherent paragraph. could be found without the
A. This has an impact not just on global participation and empowerment of the
poverty, but also on Indians’ awareness women.
of the country’s poverty for the first D. Today’s woman is a highly self-directed
time in a decade. person, alive to the sense of her dignity
B. And, for the first time in a decade, this and the importance of her functions in
update includes India’s poverty data. the private domestic domain and the
C. From 15 September 2022, a new global public domain of the world of work.
poverty line has been established, with (a) ABDC (b) DBCA
the World Bank revising its data in the (c) DBAC (d) BCAD
Poverty and Inequality Platform on this 43. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
basis. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
D. According to Sunitha Sinha, Roy and in the correct order to form a meaningful
Roy van der Weide of the World Bank’s and coherent paragraph.
Policy Rese arch Working Paper, A. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive
“poverty in India had dropped over the psychological status when
recent decade, although not as much counteracting the negative impact of
as previously thought.” difficult situations.
(a) DBAC (b) CBAD B. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for
(c) ADB (d) DBCA one’s past.
41. Sentences of a paragraph are given below. C. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are
While the first and the last sentences (S1 many, with one effect being pain relief.
and S6) are in the correct order, the D. It is a se lf-conscious, perhaps
sentences in between are jumbled up. bittersweet but predominantly positive
Arrange the sentences in the correct order social emotion.
to form a meaningful and coherent (a) CDBA (b) BDAC
paragraph. (c) ABCD (d) CADB
S1. A moment comes 44. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
A. long suppressed in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
B. and when the soul of a nation in the correct order to form a meaningful
C. which comes but rarely in history and coherent paragraph.
D. when we step out from the old to the A. It is not a walker’s paradise. So walking
new, when an age ends is not a fashionable pastime here.
S6. finds utterance.
B. London is known for its hectic face,
(a) CBAD (b) CDBA
frenzied movements, high decibels and
(c) ABCD (d) DCBA
dust kicked by the speeding vehicles.
42. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
C. On the contrary, life in the countryside
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
is laid back and easy paced. Unless it
in the correct order to form a meaningful
is raining, people set out for walk.
and coherent paragraph.
D. For these reasons, Max never went out
A. The 1995 World Summit for Social
for a walk, nor did anyone ask him to
Development had also emphasised the
accompany.
pivotal role of women in eradicating
(a) DCB (b) BADC
poverty and mending the social fabric.
B. Women are rational in approach, (c) DCAB (d) CADB
careful in handling situations and want 45. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
to do things as best as possible. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
C. The Fourth World Conference of in the correct order to form a meaningful
Women held in Beijing in September and coherent paragraph.
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A. The government’s recent efforts have C. These accidents are also an indicator
concentrated on strengthening these of psycho-social stress in a fast-moving
ties. society.
B. The textile industry in India is one of D. The heart disease and depression -
the country’s oldest, stretching back both stress diseases - are going to rank
several centuries. first and second in 2020.
C. The textile business is immensely (a) BCDA (b) CBAD
diverse, with hand-spun and hand- (c) DACB (d) ADBC
woven textiles at one end of the 48. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
spectrum and capital-intensive modern in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
mills at the other. in the correct order to form a meaningful
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw and coherent paragraph.
materials such as cotton) and the A. My grandmother always went to school
country’s old history and traditions in with me because the school was
terms of textiles set it apart from other attached to the temple.
sectors in the country. B. When we both finished, we would be
(a) DABC (b) ABCD back together.
(c) BCDA (d) CBDA C. While the children sat in rows on either
46. Sentences of a paragraph are given below side of the verandah singing the
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences alphabet or prayer in chorus, my
in the correct order to form a meaningful grandmother sat inside reading the
and coherent paragraph. scriptures.
A. The other half had been sued at least D. The priest taught us the alphabet and
twice, and Levinson found that just on the morning prayer.
the basis of those conversations, she (a) ACBD (b) ABDC
could find clear differences between the (c) ADCB (d) ADBC
two groups. 49. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
B. Recently the medical researcher Wendy in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
Levinson re corded hundreds of in the correct order to form a meaningful
conversations between a group of and coherent paragraph.
physicians and their patients. A. He later tried to franchise his
C. The surgeons who had never been sued restaurant.
spent more than three minutes longer B. Colonel Harland Sanders’ real-life story
with each patient than those who had of being disappointed numerous times
been sued did. in his life and still making his ambition
D. Roughly half of the doctors had never come true late in life is truly motivating.
been sued. C. He began selling chicken at the age of
(a) BDAC (b) CABD 40, but his dre am of opening a
(c) ABCD (d) BCAD restaurant was repeatedly denied
47. Sentences of a paragraph are given below owing to conflicts and wars.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences D. He is a seventh-grade dropout who
in the correct order to form a meaningful tried many things in life but found
and coherent paragraph. them bitter.
A. In a study sponsored by World Health (a) BCDA (b) BDCA
Organisation and carried out by (c) BDAC (d) BACD
Harvard School of Public Health, the 50. Identify the option that arranges the given
global burden and injury indicated that parts in the correct order to form a
stress diseases and accidents are going meaningful and coherent paragraph.
to be the killers in 2020.
a. In Shakespeare’s hands, English
B. Road traffic accidents are going to be drama
the third largest killers.
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b. that first shone forth in his early history Q. rather one for specific, targeted
plays applications as a majority of
c. William Shakespeare is considered as R. compostable plastics are more
the greatest dramatist and poet of expensive than conventional
English language. S. compostable plastic packaging is not
d. achieved a matchless brilliance a blanket solution, but
(a) dbac (b) abcd (a) SQRP (b) PQRS
(c) cadb (d) bcad (c) SRPQ (d) RPQS
5. Some parts of one or more sentences have
SET - 02 been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and
D. Select the option that gives the correct
1. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
sequence in which these parts can be
correct order.
Climate change is rearranged to form a meaningful and
P. climate caused by natural forces in grammatically correct sentence.
combination Nurses, unlike physicians, have
Q. a broad topic that includes periodic A. been slow to adopt these technologies
alterations in Earth’s B. and the reasons for this may relate to
R. with the effects of various human the status
activities like burning of C. of both these professions
S. fossil fuels and changes in land cover D. within the hospital setting
and biodiversity (a) CDBA (b) ABCD
(a) RSQP (b) PSQR (c) BCDA (d) DBAC
(c) SRPQ (d) QPRS 6. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
2. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. P. fish, or other potential food item that
P. versions of the European poor laws, happen
charitable and Q. to be floating by with stinging cells
Q. in former colonies, such as Ghana, called nematocysts
Jamaica, India and the R. at night and capture tiny organisms
R. missionary acti viti es, and the like zooplankton, small
introduction of Western juvenile justice S. corals are predators and they extend
procedures their tentacles
S. Philippines the basic welfare services (a) SRPQ (b) PQRS
grew out of modified (c) RSPQ (d) RPQS
(a) QSPR (b) QPRS 7. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) PSQR (d) PRSQ
correct order.
3. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
P. some 81 percent of the reefs in the area
correct order.
had become severely bleached
P. to focus more on edible oils/oilseeds
than on wheat Q. warm seawater were particularly brutal
Q. the MSP for wheat is up by 2 per cent in the northern part of
while R. Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef,
R. that of rapeseed-mustard is up by 8.6 where surveys reported that
per cent, S. from late 2015 to the middle of 2016,
S. perhaps indicating that the government the effects of overly
wants (a) SQRP (b) SPQR
(a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ (c) PSQR (d) QRPS
(c) PRQS (d) QRSP 8. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
4. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. In a recent study
P. plastics, and not available in sufficient P. little free time like a single parent nurse
quantities in India caring for
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Q. more than one child and working long P. more stringent mobility control and
hours are physical distancing policies
R. we showed that people on low incomes Q. East Asian governments (except for
with Japan) implemented
S. set to lose out most as energy prices R. as well as more comprehensive testing,
rise tracing
(a) PQSR (b) RPQS S. and isolation policies since the early
(c) RQSP (d) SPQR stages
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in (a) PSRQ (b) QPRS
correct order. (c) QSPR (d) PRSQ
The researchers 13. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
P. performed experiments and developed correct order.
a model Flick through the
Q. which explains how the worm’s taste P. image gallery on your phone, or fast
sensors forward
R. to direct its foraging behaviour Q. with little or no effort on your part
S. process information from the R. how the briefly presented images
environment trigger memories
(a) PQSR (b) PRQS S. through a previously watched movie,
(c) RPQS (d) PSQR and notice
10. Some parts of a few sentences have been (a) RSQP (b) PSRQ
jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. (c) PQRS (d) PRSQ
Select the option that gives the correct 14. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
sequence in which these parts can be correct order.
rearranged to form a meaningful and P. relatively warm temperatures and
grammatically correct sentence. retreating glaciers
There were two final Q. after the initial development of glacial
A. the story was the tale of Kunti conditions, the Earth
B. a story and a parchment. R. system alternated between two modes,
C. gifts the sorceress gave me one of cold
D. mother of Arjun. The parchment was a S. temperatures and growing glaciers and
map of Bharat’s many kingdoms the other of
(a) ADCB (b) CBAD (a) QPRS (b) SQRP
(c) ABCD (d) DCBA (c) PSQR (d) QRSP
11. Some parts of one or more sentences have 15. Some parts of a paragraph have been
been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
D. Select the option that gives the correct Select the option that gives the correct
sequence in which these parts can be sequence in which these parts can be
rearranged to form a meaningful and rearranged to form a meaningful and
grammatically correct sentence. grammatically correct paragraph.
At Paris, just after dark I clenched my jaw in glee.
A. of meditation and a meerschaum, in A. I shook my companions awake.
company B. But it was not a time for calmness.
B. one gusty evening in the autumn C. When they saw my face, they feared
C. of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury I’d gone mad.
D. with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his D. I knew what I must do.
little back library I told them my plan.
(a) ADBC (b) CDBA (a) CBDA (b) BADC
(c) BCAD (d) DCBA (c) DACB (d) BCDA
12. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 16. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
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P. my belief that UHC should be seen as Corruption is
the linchpin of the health development P. misuse and abuse of public office,
agenda either directly
Q. rather than being seen as one target Q. typified by dishonesty, exploitation or
among many, it is the
R. not only underpinning a more R. or indirectly, for personal gains or
sustainabl e approach to the unjust enrichment
achievement of S. in negation of due process or
S. the other health targets, but allowing established protocol
for a balance between them (a) PSRQ (b) QPRS
(a) QPRS (b) PQRS (c) RSPQ (d) PQSR
(c) SPQR (d) PRSQ 20. Some parts of a sentence have been
17. Given below are four jumbled sentences. jumbled up, and labelled P, Q, R and S.
Pick the option that gives their correct Select the option that gives the correct
order. sequence in which these parts can be
P. Rama, prince of Ayodhya, won the rearranged to form a meaningful and
hand of the beautiful princess Sita grammatically correct sentence.
(seen here), but was exiled with her and Many psychological, neurological
his brother Laksmana for 14 years P. and different thinking skills that make
through the plotting of his stepmother. them leaders rather than followers
Q. The allies attacked Lanka, killed Q. studies generally indicate that leaders
Ravana, and rescued Sita. In order to truly are born with different personality
prove herchastity, Sita entered fire, but traits
was vindicate d by the gods and R. to discover if leadership truly can be a
restored to her husband. learned trait, and
R. After the couple’s triumphant return S. and sociological tests have been
to Ayodhya, Rama’s righteous rule conducted by scientists
(Ram-raj) inaugurated a golden age for (a) SQRP (b) PQSR
all mankind. (c) SRQP (d) QPSR
S. In the forest Sita was abducted by 21. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
Ravana, and Rama gathered an army correct order.
of monkeys and bears to search for her. The study led
(a) SQPR (b) PSQR P. collaborators from Bristol, Cambridge
(c) PQRS (d) QRSP and Germany
18. Some parts of a few sentences have been Q. by scientists at the University of Bath
jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. and including
Select the option that gives the correct R. used fossils and analysed genetic
sequence in which these parts can be differences between
rearranged to form a meaningful and S. modern snakes to reconstruct snake
grammatically correct sentence evolution
Our twelve years in the forest were (a) QPRS (b) PRQS
A. Ram had lost, we would have to (c) SPQR (d) QSRP
B. ending. Now, according to the wager 22. Some parts of one or more sentences have
C. discovered our whereabouts, we would been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and
have to endure another ten years in D. Select the option that gives the correct
exile sequence in which these parts can be
D. spend a year in hiding. rearranged to form a meaningful and
If during this year Mohan grammatically correct sentence.
(a) ACBD (b) BADC They walked down the hall of
(c) CDAB (d) BDCA A. rocked them to sleep and played songs
19. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in for them
correct order. B. had cost them seventy-five
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C. thousand rupees. This house clothed 26. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
and fed them correct order.
D. their soundproofed home, which Forest planning rules
(a) CBAD (b) DBCA P. recognizes the growing risks to national
(c) ACBD (d) BADC Q. forests from climate change as well as
23. Given below are four jumbled sentences. expands
Pick the option that gives their correct R. opportunities for public input and
order. engagement
Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalaya S. were updated in 2012, and the new
mountain range. rule explicitly
P. It is located between Nepal and Tibet, (a) PSQR (b) QRPS
an autonomous region of China.
(c) PQRS (d) SPQR
Q. At 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), it is
27. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
considered the tallest point on Earth.
correct order.
R. In the nine teenth century, the
P. American political economist Mancur
mountain was named after George
Everest, a former Surveyor General of Olson, who wrote in 1965
India. Q. the problems of collective action were
S. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, popularized by the
which means “Mother Goddess of the R. that coercion or some other device
World.” must be present in order
The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which S. for a group of individuals to act in their
has various meanings. common interest
(a) RPSQ (b) SRQP (a) QPRS (b) PSRQ
(c) SPQR (d) PQRS (c) QRPS (d) SPQR
24. Given below are four jumbled sentences. 28. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
Pick the option that gives their correct correct order.
order. P. requires knowledge of the complex
P. Many years ago, Paul Bunyan was born interplay among ocean
in the north-eastern American state of
Q. chemistry and circulation, ecology of
Maine.
marine and terrestrial
Q. His mother and father were shocked
R. organisms, ice sheet dynamics, and
when they first saw the boy.
R. Paul was so large at birth that five large atmospheric chemistry and circulation
birds had to carry him to his parents. S. a full understandi ng of gl acial-
S. When the boy was only a few weeks interglacial carbon dynamics
old, he weighed more than forty-five (a) SRPQ (b) QPRS
kilograms. (c) SPQR (d) PQRS
(a) QRPS (b) PQRS 29. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) PSQR (d) SPRQ correct order.
25. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. gangrene, who had recovered from
correct order. Covid-19 infection and
P. contributed to the destruction of Sir Q. gallstones resulting in gangrene of
Walter Raleigh’s “Lost Colony” gallbladder requiring urgent surgery
Q. a severe three-year drought in the late R. presented with severe inflammation of
16th century probably
gallbladder without
R. at Roanoke Island in what is now North
S. we recently successfully treated five
Carolina, and a subsequent
S. seven-year drought led to high patients for gallbladder
mortality at the Jamestown Colony in (a) PRQS (b) RQPS
Virginia (c) QPRS (d) SPRQ
(a) QPRS (b) PRSQ 30. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) PSQR (d) QRSP correct order.
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The team plans to R. country, especially in sensitive matters
P. flowering and fruit production in apple involving
trees S. those who oppose the party in office
Q. use the data to get a better understanding with peaceful means
of (a) QPSR (b) PQRS
R. health-promoting compounds of (c) PQSR (d) QRSP
interest and employ 33. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
S. biotechnological approaches that could correct order.
speed up P. actually move so slowly that algae
(a) QRSP (b) RSPQ grows on their fur and
(c) QSPR (d) PQRS Q. the forest from predators like nocturnal
31. Given below are four jumbled sentences. cats and harpy eagles
Pick the option that gives their correct R. this can give sloths a green colour that
order. helps them hide in
S. sloths live in tropical forests in South
The immediate context of the Dunkirk
and Central America, and they
evacuation was Germany’s invasion of
(a) RQPS (b) SRQP
the Low Countries and northern France
(c) PSQR (d) SPRQ
in May 1940.
34. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
P. The Dutch defenders fell back
correct order.
westward, and by noon on May 12
The federal government
German tanks were on the outskirts of
P. currently provides disaster relief for
Rotterdam.
direct impacts
Q. Queen Wilhelmina and her government
Q. of volcanic eruptions and other natural
left the country for England on May 13,
disasters
and the next day the Dutch army
R. but limited or no assistance for the
surrendered to the Germans.
indirect effects
R. On May 10 the German blitzkrieg
S. experienced from long periods of
attack on the Netherlands began with
volcanic unrest
the capture by parachutists of key
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS
bridges deep within the country, with
(c) SPQR (d) QRPS
the aim of opening the way for mobile
35. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
ground forces.
correct order.
S. The invasion of Belgium also began on The federal government
May 10, when German airborne troops P. currently provides disaster relief for
landed on the fortress of Eben Emael, direct impacts
immediately opposite Maastricht, and Q. of volcanic eruptions and other natural
on bridges over the Albert Canal. On disasters,
May 11 the Belgian front was broken, R. but limited or no assistance for the
and German tanks ran on westward indirect effects
while Belgian, French, and British S. experienced from long periods of
divisions fell back to a line between volcanic unrest
Antwerp and Namur. (a) RQPS (b) PQRS
(a) PRSQ (b) PSRQ (c) SPQR (d) QRPS
(c) QPRS (d) RPQS 36. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
32. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. P. useful for the Government to utilize the
The Supreme Court expertise and
P. mu st remind the state to act Q. in the present international scenario,
constitutionally, it is necessary and
Q. lawfully and justly in every case across R. and winning over the support of their
the counterparts in other countries
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S. services of Members of Parliament (a) PQSR (b) SPRQ
effectively for sensitizing (c) QSPR (d) PQRS
(a) PRSQ (b) PSQR 41. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) SPRQ (d) QPSR correct order.
37. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. despite pandemic-related travel
correct order. complications, the
A newly Q. governments of India and France
P. reflected on why he chose to work for facilitated interactions
his R. NPCIL a binding techno-commercial
Q. appointed division manager, trained in offer on 22 April 2021
accounting, S. between EDF and NPCIL which allowed
R. company despite better offers and EDF to submit to
realized that (a) RQSP (b) QRSP
S. it was the friendly, collaborative, and (c) RPSQ (d) PQSR
ethical culture 42. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(a) SQRP (b) RQPS correct order.
(c) SPRQ (d) QPRS P. the shape of an egg has been highly
38. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in regarded for its evolution
correct order. Q. the body in the most efficient way, not
P. elderly is on the increase, and, roll away once laid, is structurally
although they constitute only R. as large enough to incubate an embryo,
Q. a smal l minority of the retired small enough to exit
population, their S. sound enough to bear weight and be
R. in all advanced industrial societies the the beginning of life for so many species
proportion of infirm (a) QPRS (b) SPQR
S. claim on social servi ces is (c) PSQR (d) PRQS
disproportionately heavy 43. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ correct order.
(c) QPSR (d) RPQS From the
39. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. California to the pork hub of China,
correct order. Q. reduced food supplies and sharply
Many people increased food prices
P. learn better when they have something R. grain heartland of Argentina to the
tangible tomato belt of
Q. hold in their hands and get their head S. extreme weather events in 2021 have
R. to work with, a physical object they can (a) SPQR (b) QPRS
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make (c) RPSQ (d) RPQS
that possible 44. Given below are four jumbled sentences.
(a) QPRS (b) PRSQ Pick the option that gives their correct
(c) PRQS (d) QRSP order.
40. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. Amongst all the cities of Japan,
correct order. Hiroshima is the one that experiences
It is not uncommon earliest mornings.
P. for parents and others in a particular Q. It experiences the earliest sun rise
animal amongst all the countries.
Q. group to teach their young through R. According to the words of the Japanese
example how to envoy himself, that name was chosen
R. of drought or other environmental because the country was so close to
change where the sun rises.
S. find food or water when it becomes S. Japan is also known as the land of the
scarce because rising sun.
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(a) SQRP (b) PSQR D. story that the present box had been
(c) SRQP (d) QPRS made with some pieces of the box that
45. Some parts of a few sentences have been had preceded it
jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. (a) BDAC (b) ACDB
Select the option that gives the correct (c) CBDA (d) DACB
sequence in which these parts can be 48. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
rearranged to form a meaningful and correct order.
grammatically correct sentence. P. won the right to host the 2020 Games,
I knew that the remedy lay not explicitly stated that
A. let the past go. Be at ease. Allow the Q. Tokyo 2020 represented a key way to
future open up Japanese
B. Rohan had advised me over and again: R. culture and people to the watching and
C. to arrive at its own pace visiting world
D. in finding a new flower but in what S. Shinzo Abe, who was prime minister
at the time Japan
unfurling its secrets when it will.
(a) SPQR (b) SRPQ
(a) CDBA (b) ACDB
(C) QRSP (d) RPQS
(c) DBAC (d) DACB
49. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
46. Some parts of a few sentences have been
correct order.
jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. It could be
Select the option that gives the correct P. became a byword for superhuman
sequence in which these parts can be intellectual ability
rearranged to form a meaningful and Q. argued that 1919 was the year when
grammatically correct sentence. Einstein’s name
The Ramayana is one of the largest R. making possible the small industry of
ancient S. Einstein-themed merchandise that still
A. 24,000 verses divided into seven exists today
Khanda (parts) (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
B. the first and the seventh being later (c) PSQR (d) PQRS
additions. 50. Given below are four jumbled sentences.
C. epics in world literature. It consists of Pick the option that gives their correct
nearly order.
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa, P. The earliest years of a child’s life are
narratives of past events, interspersed critical.
with teachings on the goals of human Q. This is why an establishment has been
life. created for the protection of children
(a) CABD (b) ABDC in these crucial years, known as ECCE.
(c) BDCA (d) DCBA R. It is during the early years that children
47. Some parts of a few sentences have been develop the cognitive, physical, social
jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D. and emotional skills that they need to
Select the option that gives the correct succeed in life.
sequence in which these parts can be S. These years determine child’s survival
rearranged to form a meaningful and and thriving in life, and lay the
grammatically correct sentence. foundations for her/ his learning and
Mr. Summers spoke frequently holistic development.
A. the one that had been constructed (a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ
when the first people settled down to (c) PSQR (d) QPSR
make a village here
B. liked to upset even as much tradition
SET - 03
as was represented by the black box. 1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
There was a in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
C. to the villagers about making a new in the correct order to form a meaningful
box, but no one and coherent paragraph.
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A. When this extra water vapour P. We are naturally social creatures.
condenses into precipitation, it results Q. A bit of solitude—as everyone from
in heavier rain — or, if it’s cold enough, Thoreau to Proust have written about—
heavier snow. is one of our most powerful tools for
B. The atmosphere can store an additional disconnecting and recharging.
4% of water vapour for every additional R. This does not mean you need to lock
1°F of warming. yourself away in a room at the end of
C. More water evaporates from soils, the day.
plants, lakes and seas as the S. However, all that time with people
atmosphere warms. takes its toll.
D. One of the most obvious indications of (a) PQRS (b) QSRP
climate change is heavier rainfall. (c) SPQR (d) PSQR
(a) CBDA (b) DCBA 5. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) ACDB (d) BCAD correct order.
2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
Michael Holding, who
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
P. 20 years, has finally drawn curtains
in the correct order to form a meaningful
on
and coherent paragraph. Q. commentary panel for more than
A. A panther is reported to have broken R. was a member of the Sky Sports
into a house yesterday in search of food S. his stint behind the microphone
and shelter. (a) RQPS (b) QPRS
B. The villagers heard his cries and ran (c) SPQR (d) PSQR
to the house but the scared animal had
6. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
run away through the window by then.
correct order.
C. It secretly slouched into a room where
We have been
a young man named Johnny was
P. able to identify certain patterns in
sleeping, who suddenly woke up and
Q. the microbiome and immune response
realised that the beast was roaming
around his bed. R. that are clearly linked to the
D. Just as the panther was about to leap progression and
on him, he swiftly shot out of bed and S. severity of brain injury
hid in a closet. (a) PQSR (b) QPSR
(a) ABDC (b) BDCA (c) RSPQ (d) PQRS
(c) ACDB (d) DCAB 7. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below correct order.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences The rattlesnake
in the correct order to form a meaningful P. has specialized Jacobson’s
and coherent paragraph. Q. organs, which gives it a heightened
A. They also wore felt caps to cover their R. knows when to lie low because
ears. S. sense of smell to detect prey
B. They wore trousers tucked into leather (a) RPQS (b) SPRQ
boots. (c) QSPR (d) QPRS
C. This place was famous for its skilful 8. The question below consists of a set of
archers and horsemen. labeled sentences. Out of the four options
D. In the 5th and 4th centuries BC, given, select the most logical order of the
today’s south Ukraine was known as sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
Scythia. P. Main source of water for Wular Lake is
(a) BCDA (b) CBDA River Jhelum.
(c) ABCD (d) DCBA Q. Wular Lake is also said to be a remnant
4. The question below consists of a set of of Satisar Lake that existed in ancient
labeled sentences. Out of the four options times.
given, select the most logical order of the R. This lake also has a small island in its
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’.
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S. This island was constructed by King Q. recognition of climate change issues
Zainul-Abi-Din. R. and the importance of nuclear power
(a) RPQS (b) PQRS in
(c) QSRP (d) PRSQ S. reducing emissions from electricity
9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in generation
correct order. (a) QRSP (b) QPRS
The continued (c) PSQR (d) PQRS
P. the growing sales of sneakers 14. The question below consists of a set of
Q. dominance of the athleisure trend labeled sentences. Out of the four options
R. along with the pursuit of comfort given, select the most logical order of the
S. has had a significant impact on sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
(a) PSRQ (b) RPSQ P. Many deadwood beetle species recycle
(c) QRPS (d) QSPR the nutrients of woodlands.
10. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Q. Some deadwood beetles are predators
correct order. or parasitoids to other insect species
A. single uranium and restrict population growth of
P. pencil eraser, contains the same energy potential pests.
Q. pellet, slightly larger than a R. Others have recently been found to be
R. as a ton of coal, 3 barrels of oil pollinators.
S. or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas S. Working alongside fungi, bacteria and
(a) PRSQ (b) RSPQ other invertebrates, they break down
(c) QPRS (d) RPQS dead wood and return the nutrients
11. The question below consists of a set of back to the soil.
labeled sentences. Out of the four options (a) PSQR (b) RPSQ
given, select the most logical order of the (c) PRQS (d) QPRS
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. 15. The question below consists of a set of
P. As a boy Elon was a keen reader and labeled sentences. Out of the four options
learnt how to code computers.
given, select the most logical order of the
Q. He even made his own video game
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
called Blastar.
P. In Tokyo, they built an expressway
R. Later he moved to Canada and then
linking the international airport in
the United States setting up his first
Haneda to the centre, and widened
company with his brother Kimbal in
some of the city’s major arteries.
1995.
Q. These infrastructure improvements
S. But after some time, he sold that
helped to bring about the Japanese
company to create a company called
economic miracle over the next couple
X.com.
of decades.
(a) RPSQ (b) PRSQ
R. Tokyo 2020 was supposed to be a great
(c) SQRP (d) PQRS
12. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in economic stimulus, replicating the
correct order. achievements of Tokyo 1964.
There are S. It was thanks to hosting that Olympics
P. reports that toy shops and other that Japan invested in infrastructure
Q. to prepare for the Christmas rush such as the famous Shinkansen bullet
R. non-food retailers are struggling to train .
S. get enough stock into their warehouses (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
(a) RPSQ (b) PRSQ (c) SRQP (d) PQRS
(c) SQRP (d) QRPS 16. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
13. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. The spectacular
According to the report, P. Indian economy, were largely based on
P. the 2021 projections reflect growing coal
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Q. expansion of electrification of the S. that are needed for industrial-scale
R. the last 20 years, and the considerable electrolysis
S. Chinese economic growth of (a) QPRS (b) QRSP
(a) QRPS (b) SQRP (c) RPQS (d) SPQR
(c) PRQS (d) SRQP 21. The question below consists of a set of
17. The question below consists of a set of labeled sentences. Out of the four options
labeled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the
given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P. The award is named after Alfred Nobel,
P. You can use proper lighting, reduce the Swedish inventor of dynamite.
screen glare, and take more breaks. Q. A Nobel Prize is an award that is given
Q. However, one of the easiest habits to to someone whose work has benefitted
build is to follow the “20-20-20 rule”. society.
R. There are lots of ways you can protect R. This award is given in six categories,
your eyes during the day. and medicine is one of those categories.
S. Every 20 minutes of time spent staring S. This year Professors David Julius and
at a screen, look away at an option that Ardem Petapoutian have won this prize
is at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. for medicine.
(a) SQPR (b) QRSP (a) SPQR (b) PQSR
(c) RPQS (d) SPRQ (c) SQRP (d) QPRS
18. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 22. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences correct order.
in the correct order to form a meaningful Jobseekers are not
and coherent paragraph. P. being unemployed are a test of faith
A. Shalini was scrolling down the phone Q. self-purification, where the difficulties
screen while waiting for her friend. of
B. Her friend brought a bouquet for R. relentlessly to a pilgrimage of
Shalini from the market place. S. fatalistic but reapply themselves
C. When her friend arrived, they went to (a) SPQR (b) PQSR
the market place. (c) SRQP (d) RPSQ
D. The market place was thronging with 23. The question below consists of a set of
people. labeled sentences. Out of the four options
(a) BACD (b) DACB given, select the most logical order of the
(c) ABCD (d) ACDB sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
19. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. He is well aware of the role he and his
correct order. people play in keeping Shivsagar Lake
P. explored forward thinking techniques as beautiful and ecologically thriving.
Q. to synchronise time on board deep Q. However, he is also deeply aware of the
R. space probes for accurate navigation, fact that the urban idea of conservation
in often seeks to keep traditional dwellers
S. particular looking into low-cost options out.
(a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ R. Jason, 45, has a quiet, confident
(c) SPRQ (d) PQRS presence.
20. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in S. He takes a long time to open up and
correct order. even after that, he speaks little.
The nanostructures on the (a) RQPS (b) RSPQ
P. with added, or “doped,” iron and (c) PSQR (d) PRSQ
phosphor 24. The question below consists of a set of
Q. surface made of nickel selenide labeled sentences. Out of the four options
R. offers the high performance and given, select the most logical order of the
stability sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
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P. They are on the market already but S. On the first day, the boy hammered
they are costly. 37 nails into that fence .
Q. Their cost depends on the sort you (a) QRSP (b) PRSQ
install and the size of your home. (c) RPSQ (d) QPRS
R. These devices extract warmth from the 28. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
air or the ground, or from water - a bit in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
like a fridge operating in reverse. in the correct order to form a meaningful
S. Climate advisers anticipate that most and coherent paragraph.
homes in future will be warmed by heat A. Such problems include difficulty in
pumps. implementing decisions, providing
(a) RQPS (b) SQRP social security to everyone and
(c) SRPQ (d) PRSQ ensuring employment.
25. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in B. This is because almost all countries
correct order. face problems related to their
Lighting has population.
P. to become a disrupter and C. The most crucial aspect of the problem
Q. become human-centric as our is population pressure.
R. requirements change during the day D. The population explosion is an
and
important issue these days.
S. lighting has to adapt to our change in
(a) CDAB (b) DBCA
needs
(c) DBAC (d) ABCD
(a) PSQR (b) RPQS
29. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(c) QRSP (d) PQRS
correct order.
26. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences Electrolytes like
in the correct order to form a meaningful P. important for balancing the water in
and coherent paragraph. your body
A. It is a very popular character and is Q. are present in the body’s fluids and are
the mascot for Walt Disney company. R. are electrically charged minerals that
B. Mickey generally appears with his S. sodium, potassium, chloride and
girlfriend Minnie Mouse and pet Pluto. magnesium
C. The animated movies on Mickey mouse (a) PQSR (b) SPRQ
have been nominated for the Academy (c) SQRP (d) SRQP
award. 30. The question below consists of a set of
D. Mickey mouse is a fictional cartoon labeled sentences. Out of the four options
character created by Walt Disney in given, select the most logical order of the
1928. sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
(a) DABC (b) ADBC P. The demand for fish has increased.
(c) ACDB (d) BACD Q. However, adequate fish is not available
27. The question below consists of a set of
in the lake.
labeled sentences. Out of the four options
R. This is mainly because the migratory
given, select the most logical order of the
fish from Chindwin-Irrawaddy river
sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
system to Manipur river system have
P. There once was a little boy who had a
very bad temper. declined steadily after the barrage
Q. The boy gradually began to control his came up.
temper over the next few weeks, and S. At least two lakh people are directly
the number of nails he was hammering dependent on the lake for fishing.
into the fence slowly decreased. (a) SPQR (b) RPSQ
R. His father decided to hand him a bag (c) QRPS (d) RQSP
of nails and said that every time the 31. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
boy lost his temper, he had to hammer correct order.
a nail into the fence. One element that
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P. is timing, in particular ensuring that 35. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
Q. is essential to navigating deep space correct order.
R. the time on board spacecraft is Kemp’s ridleys are
synchronised P. usually found in nearshore and
S. with the time on the ground Q. inshore waters of the northern
(a) PRQS (b) PSQR R. Gulf of Mexico, especially in Louisiana
(c) RSPQ (d) QPRS waters,
32. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in S. which are their primary feeding
correct order. grounds
The decision not (a) SRQP (b) QPSR
(c) PQRS (d)PRSQ
P. to include any kind of wealth or
36. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
Q. crisis, has proven controversial
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
R. income tax, which would be the fairer
in the correct order to form a meaningful
option
and coherent paragraph.
S. for solving the social care funding
A. It not only distances the addict from
(a) SQPR (b) PRSQ his/her social circles but also impacts
(c) RSPQ (d) QPRS their productivity badly.
33. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in B. People begin drinking just for the sake
correct order. of it and gradually make it a habit.
Thorium has C. Addiction of any kind, including
P. and is part of a nuclear programme in alcoholic addiction impacts all aspects
India of an individual’s life.
Q. of nuclear reactor in countri es D. Once it becomes a habit, it does not
including require much to change into an
R. been tested as a fuel in other types addiction.
S. the United States, Germany and the (a) BDAC (b) DBCA
United Kingdom, (c) BDCA (d) ACBD
(a) RQSP (b) RPQS 37. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(c) PSQR (d) SPQR in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
34. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in the correct order to form a meaningful
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences and coherent paragraph.
in the correct order to form a meaningful A. The principal wished the students
and coherent paragraph. continued to aim for perfection in their
A. Poor posture may strain neck muscles, future endeavours.
whether you’re leaning over your The principal also lauded educators for
computer or hunching over your their tireless efforts to educate students
workstation. and inspire them to come up with new
ideas.
B. However, neck pain may occasionally
C. Our college’s principal delivered an
be an indication of a more serious
excellent speech in which he lauded
issue.
the pupils.
C. Neck pain is a frequent problem among
D. The principal mentioned how teaching
many people these days.
assistants assisted stude nts in
D. If your neck pain is accompanied by
resolvi ng academic and social
numbness or lack of strength in your
challenges.
arms or hands, or if you experience
(a) ABCD (b) CDBA
shooting pain into your shoulder or
(c) CABD (d) DBAC
down your arm, you should seek
38. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
medical attention.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(a) CADB (b) CABD
in the correct order to form a meaningful
(c) BDCA (d) ABDC and coherent paragraph.
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A. A certain aim will infuse one’s life with C. The historical background of India is
new meaning. never far away from everyday usage of
B. At some point, an aimless person’s English.
goals can be shattered and remain D. Since the early 1600s, the English
unfulfilled. language has had a toehold on the
C. In life, it is critical to have a workable Indian subcontinent, when the East
objective or goal. India Company established settlements
D. A man who is aimless will never achieve in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai,
success in life. formerly Madras, Calcutta, and
(a) DCAB (b) BCDA Bombay, respectively.
(c) ADCB (d) DBCA (a) ABCD (b) ADCB
39. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in (c) DBCA (d) DCAB
correct order. 42. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
In December 2018 correct order.
P. caused a landslide that The ministry officials
Q. an eruption of the volcano Anak P. recommend the shortlisted names to
Krakatau Q. the awards selection committee
R. triggered a tsunami in the Sunda Strait R. sieve through the applicants’
(Indonesia) credentials and
S. and killed more than 400 people S. have been working overtime to
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS (a) SRPQ (b) QRPS
(c) QPRS (d) PRQS (c) SPQR (d) PQRS
40. The question below consists of a set of 43. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
labeled sentences. Out of the four options correct order.
given, select the most logical order of the The researchers
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P. decision centers called the orbitofrontal
P. Despite that my guide Raj Lama sent Q. analyzed the electrical activity recorded
me hiking up yet another trail to try to R. cortex and dorsal anterior cingulate
get a better view. cortex
Q. I was not impressed, and I let him S. from neurons in two of the brain’s
know. (a) QSPR (b) RSPQ
R. I was on the Chele La mountain pass (c) RPQS (d) PQSR
in west Bhutan. 44. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
S. The weather was ominous and it was correct order.
raining too.
In addition to
(a) QPRS (b) SRPQ
P. primary threat to the Kemp’s ridley sea
(c) SQPR (d) RSPQ turtle
41. Sentences of a paragraph are given in Q. capture in fishing gear like shrimp
jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in R. threatened nesting habitat, accidental
the correct order to form a meaningful and S. trawls and gill nets continues to be the
coherent paragraph. (a) SPQR (b) SQRP
A. Dozens of distinctly different regional (c) RQSP (d) PQSR
languages are spoken in India, which 45. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
share many characteristics such as in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
grammatical structure and vocabulary. in the correct order to form a meaningful
B. India has had a longer exposure to and coherent paragraph.
English than any other country which A. It is considered the biggest carnival
uses it as a second language, its event in the world.
distinctive words, idioms, grammar B. Rio carnival is celebrated every year
and rhetoric spreading gradually to before lent.
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C. A typical Rio carnival is filled with (a) CABD (b) BDCA
floats, revelers and adornments from (c) DCAB (d) ADBC
numerous Samba schools in Rio. 49. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
D. Every school is specially ordered to correct order.
follow their parade entries. NFTs are
(a) BACD (b) ABDC P. digital collectables that exist on
(c) BCDA (d) ACDB Q. and are better known for recently
46. The question below consists of a set of R. taking the art world by storm
labeled sentences. Out of the four options S. online ledgers known as blockchains
given, select the most logical order of the (a) PSQR (b) RPQS
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. (c) RQPS (d) SPRQ
P. The division was usually based on 50. The question below consists of a set of
temperature, which allows for different labeled sentences. Out of the four options
vegetation growth. given, select the most logical order of the
Q. Koppen’s map used different colors and sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
shades to represent the different P. I had my own crib in the bedroom next
climate zones of the world. to our parent’s room.
R. Wladimir Koppen developed a climate Q. Annie awoke hungry at 2:30 a.m. each
classification system at the end of the morning.
19th century. R. When Annie would cry out, I would
S. The system divides the world into five climb out of my crib and come running
climate zones. into our parent’s room to check on her.
(a) RSPQ (b) SPQR S. For the first few months, Annie slept
(c) QPSR (d) RPQS in a crib by our parents’ bed.
47. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in (a) PRSQ (b) RPQS
correct order. (c) QRSP (d) SPQR
American alligators were
P. now this species is classified as least
SET - 04
concern 1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
Q. list in 1967, their population increased in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
and in the correct order to form a meaningful
R. once threatened by extinction but and coherent paragraph.
S. after being placed on the endangered A. She participates in several functions
species and musical shows and receives
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS accolades for her singing.
(c) RSQP (d) PQSR B. Vineeta has a very sweet voice which
48. Sentences of a paragraph are given below has inspired her to adopt singing as
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences her profession.
in the correct order to form a meaningful C. She can also play musical instruments
and coherent paragraph. such as the sitar and the harmonium.
A. If things get out of control, competition D. Now, she has opened a music school
might become totally toxic. to train young singers.
B. Competition is the act of participating (a) ADCB (b) BACD
in a contest and the strive to finish first. (c) ACDB (d) DCBA
C. Competition enables those who 2. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
effectively deal well enough to grow and correct order.
realise their skills and talents. Medieval people undertook
D. The essence of competition is placing P. purify themselves of sin, to transform
oneself against one’s contemporaries Q. pilgrimages individually, travelling to
and frequently against oneself. R. themselves through a trial of faith.
S. distant shrines as a penance to
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(a) PSRQ (b) QPRS P. data on the migrant workers was
(c) SPQR (d) QSPR Q. formulating effective policy decisions
3. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in and
correct order. R. preventing the governments from
Peer pressure S. strategies for the welfare of migrant
P. when it comes to choosing the right workers
Q. course and, therefore, career path (a) QPRS (b) RPQS
R. and lack of guidance are some of (c) PSRQ (d) PRQS
S. the reasons for indecisiveness 7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(a) SPQR (b) QSPR in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(c) RSPQ (d) PQRS in the correct order to form a meaningful
4. The question below consists of a set of and coherent paragraph.
labeled sentences. Out of the four options A. Omnivores get energy and nutrients
given, select the most logical order of the from plant and animal materials by
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. digesting carbs, protein, fat and fibre
P. Basically, “smart farming” is applying and metabolising the nutrients and
information and data technologies for energy of the sources ingested.
optimizing complex farming systems. B. The many diverse animals categorised
Q. With these tools, farmers can monitor as omnivores may be divided into
field conditions without going to the subcategories based on their dietary
field. habits.
R. The focus is on access to data and how C. An omnivore is an animal that can feed
farmers can use the collected and thrive on both, plant and animal
information intelligently. substances.
S. The technology used in smart farming D. They also have the capacity to integrate
range from IoT and robotics to drones food sources like algae, fungus and
and AI. bacteria into their diet.
(a) RSQP (b) PQSR (a) CABD (b) ACDB
(c) PRSQ (d) SPQR (c) CADB (d) DCBA
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 8. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences correct order.
in the correct order to form a meaningful Back in April
and coherent paragraph. P. an afternoon walking around
A. While India is home to 75 per cent of Q. the Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage
tigers in the world, the Global Tiger Day Preserve
– as it is also known – sees awareness R. I was visiting family in South Carolina
events organised in the country, as well S. and my brother and I spent
as neighbouring Bangladesh and (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
Nepal. (c) PQRS (d) RQPS
B. Its primary objective is to preserve the 9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
natural habitat of the tiger. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
C. International Tiger Day was initiated in the correct order to form a meaningful
in 2010, at the Saint Petersburg Tiger and coherent paragraph.
Summit. A. A glimpse of its rich cultural heritage
D. This annual event, observed on 29 can be found through the great
July, aims to create awareness on tiger monuments and other historical sites
conservation. it has.
(a) DCAB (b) BADC B. India has a vast cultural and linguistic
(c) CDBA (d) CDAB diversity which make the country
6. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in culturally rich.
correct order. C. These monuments and historical sites
The absence of are the symbols of India’s diversity.
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D. Several historical sites and monuments Q. weak for months
are identified as UN Heritage Sites. R. have been fretting
(a) CDAB (b) BADC S. over a host of
(c) BACD (d) ABCD 6. potential economic worries
10. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in (a) PQRS (b) SRPQ
correct order. (c) QRPS (d) QPRS
apart from generating 15. 1. Miffed over the issue
P. real income for players, play-to-earn P. of not being given
Q. games also create communities Q. Chetan Bhagat continues
R. where gamers and creators can meet, R. to spew anger
share S. due credit for the film ‘3 Idiots’
S. wisdom, and do deals with one another 6. through his blog.
(a) RSPQ (b) PSQR
(a) RSQP (b) PQRS
(c) SPQR (d) RPQ
(c) PRQS (d) SPRQ
16. 1. The developer of
11. The question below consists of a set of
P. leading real estate
labeled sentences. Out of the four options
Q. one of the
given, select the most logical order of the R. is Emma properties
sentences to form a coherent paragraph. S. the Burj Dubai project
P. Within an hour, he was in jail. 6. developers in Dubai.
Q. He made no attempts to hide his (a) PQSR (b) QSRP
identity and even looked directly into (c) SRQP (d) PSRQ
the security camera and smiled. 17. 1. The agencies shall submit the bid
R. On Jan 6, 1995, McArthur Wheeler document
boldly robbed two banks in broad P. their technical bid
daylight with no disguise. Q. alongwith definite
S. By 11:00 at night, his picture was all R. documentary proof of
over the news, leading an informant to S. eligibility criteria in
identify Wheeler to the police. 6. as clearly mentioned
(a) RPSQ (b) SPQR (a) QRSP (b) QPRS
(c) RQSP (d) PRQS (c) SRPQ (d) PQSR
12. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 18. 1. The Indian hockey players
correct order. P. have refused
Genome-wide Q. the training camp
P. with metabolites that influence R. to attend
Q. traits like flavour, disease resistance S. and have gone
and texture 6. on an indefinite strike
R. analysis of each apple enabled (a) QPSR (b) SRPQ
S. identification of genetic markers (c) PQRS (d) PRQS
19. 1. Though things are
associated
P. slowly fading away
(a) PQRS (b) QRPS
Q. looking a little brighter
(c) RSPQ (d) QRSP
R. and recession is
13. 1. Even though
S. the job market still remains
P. the movie ‘Avatar’ 6. a little volatile
Q. at the Box Office (a) SRPQ (b) QRPS
R. is doing wonders (c) SPQR (d) PQSR
S. some depict the movie as 20. 1. Inherited $3000, but it was not
6. being racist. sufficient to start to a zoo
(a) SRPQ (b) PRQS P. I discovered that most dealers would
(c) QSPR (d) RSPQ cram twenty creatures into a cage.
14. 1. The dollar has been Q. So I decided to become an animal
P. and markets collector for zoos
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R. If they survived, they increased the S. tried hard to control himself
price of the survivors. 6. a show of the temper.
S. But it proved to be a short lived career. (a) SRPQ (b) QSRP
6. My cages were spacious and the animals (c) QSPR (d) PQRS
well looked after : So I lost all my money. 25. 1. Life was
(a) SQPR (b) QPSR P. had a way of leaving
(c) QSPR (d) PQSR Q. interests that Ross
21. 1. It was not the short of prize one could R. the work for the examinations
carry home at short notice. S. so full of other
P. However they could make an exception 6. to the last minute
in my case. (a) PRQS (b) SQPR
Q. He pointed at a notice that winners had (c) RQSP (d) SRQP
to remove their prizes immediately. 26. 1. Most editors
R. They agreed to keep the engine at the P. set aside pages or columns
grounds for a few days. Q. of magazines and newspapers
S. So I asked the showman if he could R. on events of the day
help me to transport it. S. for letters of comment
6. Then I would have to make my own 6. or on articles in the publication
(a) PQRS (b) QPSR
arrangements to take it out.
(c) QPRS (d) RPQS
(a) RSQP (b) SQPR
27. 1. My aunt and /mother
(c) PRSQ (d) QSRP
P. to buy sweet-sour candies
22. 1. One day at school, Newton was kicked
Q. just to get
by a bigger boy from a higher class
R. give us money
P. He also decided to beat him at lessons,
S. rid of us
and this made him study harder.
6. in the afternoon
Q. So he turned on the bigger boy and (a) PQRS (b) RPQS
gave him a good beating. (c) QRPS (d) SRPQ
R. The kicking made Newton very angry. 28. 1. For a long time
S. After that he improved in his studies. P. the house watching
6. Perhaps the big boy who kicked Q. and wishing that
Newton did a service to the world. R. I sit outside
(a) QRSP (b) SPRQ S. the birds flying
(c) RSQP (d) RQPS 6. I had been born a bird
23. 1. Newton’s head was so full of ideas that (a) QRSP (b) SQRP
he was often quite lost in his thoughts. (c) RPQS (d) RPSQ
P. For a long time his guests waited for 29. 1. My account of
him to return. P. comes from
Q. Soon the wine, the dinner and the Q. Bhatt’s early years
guests were all forgotten. R. and initiation into Sarvodaya
R. Once, when he was entertaining some S. an extended interview
guests, he went out of the room to fetch 6. he recently granted to me
some wine. (a) QPRS (b) QRPS
S. On his way to the wine cellar he passed (c) RSQP (d) SQRP
his work table. 30. 1. The object
6. They searched and found him hard at P. to clothe ourselves
work in his study. Q. that we set before
(a) SQRP (b) RSQP R. to be able
(c) QPSR (d) PSRQ S. ourselves was
24. 1. Socrates 6. entirely in cloth manufactured by our
P. never to make own hand.
Q. a great Greek Philosopher (a) PQRS (b) QSRP
R. and had resolved (c) QPRS (d) RPQS
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31. 1. Often I have felt S. that I must chalk out
P. the opportunity to 6. in my life.
Q. that we shared much (a) SPRQ (b) SRQP
R. not having taken (c) QRPS (d) SRPQ
S. in common and regretted 38. 1. Continuing reports from doctors
6. get to know him better. P. how people live and what they eat
(a) QSRP (b) SRPQ Q. who are measuring the incidence of
(c) PQRS (d) RSPQ heart attacks
32. 1. Springfield may be a great place to live, R. disclose the pattern linking
P. that make Springfield S. all over the world
Q. makes a number of assumptions, 6. with the number of heart attacks they
R. pushing her beliefs have.
S. but the author of this article (a) QSRP (b) PSRQ
6. an attractive home. (c) RQPS (d) SPRQ
(a) SRQP (b) QRPS 39. 1. The factor that besets India’s growth is
(c) RQSP (d) SQRP population explosion.
33. 1. Even today in many countries P. Sometimes religion also has a role to
P. neglected and there are far play in this.
Q. women continue to be Q. So many factors contribute to the rise
R. who have had the benefit of in population.
S. fewer women than men R. There has been a phenomenal growth
6. education and vocational training. in population over the last century.
(a) PRQS (b) QPSR S. They are people’s ignorance and early
(c) RQPS (d) SQRP marriages.
34. 1. Space technology 6. Therefore, if we do not control birth,
P. a socio-economic revolution India’s growth in every other facet of
Q. that can transform life will be offset by the steep increase
R. even revolutionize in population.
S. has created (a) PRQS (b) QRSP
6. stagnant societies. (c) RQSP (d) RPQS
(a) QRSP (b) SRQP 40. 1. Climate change due
(c) SPQR (d) SPRQ P. to rice production
35. 1. A minor ailment can be Q. causing changes in rainfall
P. to the doctor, but if neglected R. is the new challenge
Q. serious trouble requiring S. to global warming,
R. easily cured with just a timely visit 6. and a matter of concern for agrarian
S. it may spell societies.
6. numerous trips to the hospital (a) SPQR (b) RQSP
(a) QSPR (b) SQRP (c) SQRP (d) PSQR
(c) PQRS (d) RPSQ 41. 1. We searched everywhere,
36. 1. Commercial energy P. and amongst the magazines
P. increasing trend Q. inside the cupboards and suitcases,
Q. shows an R. and books but Sameer could find no
R. consumption S. under the bed and tables.
S. and poses the major 6. trace of the wallet.
6. challenge for the future. (a) QRPS (b) PRSQ
(a) PQSR (b) SRPQ (c) RPQS (d) SQPR
(c) QPRS (d) RQPS 42. 1. Lightning is simply a large electrical
37. 1. My friend suggested P. charges jumping from one cloud to
P. my future plans Q. Earth. This occurs because different
Q. to succeed ositive.
R. well in advance R. spark. It is caused by electric.
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S. another, or form a cloud to the 48. 1. Once upon a time, there lived a king,
6. and negative charges are created by the name of Nanda.
between clouds. P. He adopted all possible tactics he could
(a) RPSQ (b) SQPR think of to bring her round, but failed.
(c) SRQP (d) QSPR Q. One day, Vararuchi’s wife was sulking.
43. 1. If there are no trees R. As a last resort he said, “My darling, I
P. Thus the yield of crops is low. will do anything to make you happy.”
Q. gets washed in rain. S. He had a minister called Vararuchi, an
R. This upper layer is the most fertile part expert in politics.
of the soil. 6. “All right then,” she replied. “Get you
S. the upper layer of rich soil head shaved off and fall at my feet !”
6. Hence afforestation drive is essential. (a) SQPR (b) SPRQ
(a) RSPQ (b) SQRP (c) PRSQ (d) QPSR
(c) PRSQ (d) SQPR 49. 1. I do not know
44. 1. The public is hereby informed P. about the current status
P. is organizing an eye donation camp Q. the exact reasons why
Q. about the noble cause R. of the whole affair
R. that the Red Cross Society of India S. he has not been responding to me
S. to create awareness among people
6. since January, 2010.
6. to enable the blind to see again.
(a) QSPR (b) PRQS
(a) SRPQ (b) PQRS
(c) PSRQ (d) QSRP
(c) PRSQ (d) RPSQ
50. 1. The peacock is a colourful bird.
45. 1. The Government of India is
P. The peacock shows off its features and
P. a market driven, special purpose
walks proudly.
vehicle
Q. Its head, neck and breast are purple
Q. a global Indian consortium to
R. in the process of creating in colour.
S. that will help to establish R. The most remarkable feature of the
6. facilitate investments by the overseas peacock is its long tail.
Indians. S. The eyes on the tail have exquisite
(a) PQSR (b) RSRP colours.
(c) QRSP (d) RPSQ 6. Hence the saying, proud as a peacock
46. 1. With urbanisation and industrial- (a) PRSQ (b) QSRP
ization. (c) RQPS (d) QRSP
P. and with the use of atoms for war and
peace, SET - 05
Q. with the increasing craze for speedy 1. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
mechanical transport, correct order.
R. of sound creating noise nuisance, Climate change is
S. with machines moving faster than the P. climate caused by natural forces in
speed combination
6. air, water and food are getting polluted. Q. a broad topic that includes periodic
(a) QPRS (b) PQSR alterations in Earth’s
(c) PQRS (d) PRQS R. with the effects of various human
47. 1. Whatever be the cause activities like burning of
P. and if that is not checked S. fossil fuels and changes in land cover
Q. the people who had mingled with and biodiversity
Indian society (a) RSQP (b) PSQR
R. are very slowly dying out (c) SRPQ (d) QPRS
S. like sugar and milk 2. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
6. Indian society will certainly lose.
correct order.
(a) PSRQ (b) RQSP
P. versions of the European poor laws,
(c) QSRP (d) QSPR
charitable and
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Q. in former colonies, such as Ghana, Q. to be floating by with stinging cells
Jamaica, India and the called nematocysts
R. missionary acti viti es, and the R. at night and capture tiny organisms
introduction of Western juvenile justice like zooplankton, small
procedures S. corals are predators and they extend
S. Philippines the basic welfare services their tentacles
grew out of modified (a) SRPQ (b) PQRS
(a) QSPR (b) QPRS (c) RSPQ (d) RPQS
(c) PSQR (d) PRSQ 7. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
3. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. P. some 81 percent of the reefs in the area
P. to focus more on edible oils/oilseeds had become severely bleached
than on wheat Q. warm seawater were particularly brutal
Q. the MSP for wheat is up by 2 per cent in the northern part of
while R. Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef,
R. that of rapeseed-mustard is up by 8.6 where surveys reported that
per cent, S. from late 2015 to the middle of 2016,
S. perhaps indicating that the government the effects of overly
wants (a) SQRP (b) SPQR
(a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ (c) PSQR (d) QRPS
(c) PRQS (d) QRSP 8. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
4. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
correct order. In a recent study,
P. plastics, and not available in sufficient P. little free time like a single parent nurse
quantities in India caring for
Q. rather one for specific, targeted Q. more than one child and working long
applications as a majority of hours are
R. compostable plastics are more R. we showed that people on low incomes
expensive than conventional with
S. compostable plastic packaging is not S. set to lose out most as energy prices
a blanket solution, but rise
(a) SQRP (b) PQRS (a) PQSR (b) RPQS
(c) SRPQ (d) RPQS (c) RQSP (d) SPQR
5. Some parts of one or more sentences have 9. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and correct order.
D. Select the option that gives the correct The researchers
sequence in which these parts can be P. performed experiments and developed
rearranged to form a meaningful and a model
grammatically correct sentence. Q. which explains how the worm’s taste
Nurses, unlike physicians, have sensors
A. been slow to adopt these technologies R. to direct its foraging behaviour
B. and the reasons for this may relate to S. process information from the
the status environment
C. of both these professions (a) PQSR (b) PRQS
D. within the hospital setting (c) RPQS (d) PSQR
(a) CDBA (b) ABCD 10. Some parts of a few sentences have been
(c) BCDA (d) DBAC jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
6. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Select the option that gives the correct
correct order. sequence in which these parts can be
P. fish, or other potential food item that rearranged to form a meaningful and
happen grammatically correct sentence.
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There were two final Q. after the initial development of glacial
A. the story was the tale of Kunti conditions, the Earth
B. a story and a parchment. R. system alternated between two modes,
C. gifts the sorceress gave me one of cold
D. mother of Arjun. The parchment was a S. temperatures and growing glaciers and
map of Bharat’s many kingdoms the other of
(a) ADCB (b) CBAD (a) QPRS (b) SQRP
(c) ABCD (d) DCBA
(c) PSQR (d) QRSP
11. Some parts of one or more sentences have
15. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and
correct order.
D. Select the option that gives the correct
sequence in which these parts can be P. my belief that UHC should be seen as
rearranged to form a meaningful and the linchpin of the health development
grammatically correct sentence. agenda
At Paris, just after dark Q. rather than being seen as one target
A. of meditation and a meerschaum, in among many, it is
company R. not only underpinning a more
B. one gusty evening in the autumn sustainabl e approach to the
C. of 18, I was enjoying the twofold luxury achievement of
D. with my friend Auguste Dupin, in his S. the other health targets, but allowing
little back library for a balance between them
(a) ADBC (b) CDBA (a) QPRS (b) PQRS
(c) BCAD (d) DCBA
(c) SPQR (d) PRSQ
12. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
16. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick
correct order.
the option that gives their correct order.
P. more stringent mobility control and
physical distancing policies P. Rama, prince of Ayodhya, won the hand
Q. East Asian governments (except for of the beautiful princess Sita (seen
Japan) implemented here),but was exiled with her and his
R. as well as more comprehensive testing, brother Laksmana for 14 years through
tracing the plotting of his stepmother.
S. and isolation policies since the early Q. The allies attacked Lanka, killed
stages Ravana, and rescued Sita. In order to
(a) PSRQ (b) QPRS prove her chastity, Sita entered fire, but
(c) QSPR (d) PRSQ was vindicated by the gods and
13. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in restored to her husband.
correct order. R. After the couple’s triumphant return
Flick through the to Ayodhya, Rama’s righteous rule
P. image gallery on your phone, or fast (Ram-raj)inaugurated a golden age for
forward all mankind.
Q. with little or no effort on your part S. In the forest Sita was abducted by Ravana,
R. how the briefly presented images and Rama gathered an army of monkey,
trigger memories sand bears to search for her.
S. through a previously watched movie, (a) SQPR (b) PSQR
and notice (c) PQRS (d) QRSP
(a) RSQP (b) PSRQ 17. Some parts of a few sentences have been
(c) PQRS (d) PRSQ jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
14. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Select the option that gives the correct
correct order. sequence in which these parts can be
P. relatively warm temperatures and rearranged to form a meaningful and
retreating glaciers grammatically correct sentence.
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Our twelve years in the forest were (a) QPRS (b) PRQS
A. Ram had lost, we would have to (c) SPQR (d) QSRP
B. ending. Now, according to the wager 21. Given below are four jumbled sentences.
C. discovered our where abouts, we would Pick the option that gives their correct
have to endure another ten years in order.
exile Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalaya
D. spend a year in hiding. mountain range.
If during this year Mohan P. It is located between Nepal and Tibet,
(a) ACBD (b) BADC an autonomous region of China.
(c) CDAB (d) BDCA Q. At 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), it is
18. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in considered the tallest point on Earth.
correct order. R. In the nine teenth century, the
Corruption is mountain was named after George
P. misuse and abuse of public office, Everest, a former Surveyor General of
either directly India.
Q. typified by dishonesty, exploitation or S. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma,
the which means “Mother Goddess of the
R. or indirectly, for personal gains or World.”
unjust enrichment The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which
S. in negation of due process or has various meanings.
established protocol (a) RPSQ (b) SRQP
(a) PSRQ (b) QPRS (c) SPQR (d) PQRS
(c) RSPQ (d) PQSR 22. Given below are four jumbled sentences.
19. Some parts of a sentence have been Pick the option that gives their correct
jumbled up, and labelled P, Q, R and S. order.
Select the option that gives the correct P. Many years ago, Paul Bunyan was born
sequence in which these parts can be in the north-eastern American state of
rearranged to form a meaningful and Maine.
grammatically correct sentence. Q. His mother and father were shocked
Many psychological, neurological when they first saw the boy.
P. and different thinking skills that make R. Paul was so large at birth that five large
them leaders rather than followers birds had to carry him to his parents.
Q. studies generally indicate that leaders S. When the boy was only a few weeks
truly are born with different personality old, he weighed more than forty-five
traits kilograms.
R. to discover if leadership truly can be a (a) QRPS (b) PQRS
learned trait, and (c) PSQR (d) SPRQ
S. and sociological tests have been 23. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
conducted by scientists correct order.
(a) SQRP (b) PQSR P. contributed to the destruction of Sir
(c) SRQP (d) QPSR Walter Raleigh’s “Lost Colony”
20. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Q. a severe three-year drought in the late
correct order. 16th century probably
The study led R. at Roanoke Island in what is now North
P. collaborators from Bristol, Cambridge Carolina, and a subsequent
and Germany S. seven-year drought led to high
Q. by scientists at the University of Bath mortality at the Jamestown Colony in
and including Virginia
R. used fossils and analysed genetic (a) QPRS (b) PRSQ
differences between (c) PSQR (d) QRSP
S. modern snakes to reconstruct snake 24. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
evolution correct order.
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Forest planning rules Q. use the data to get a better underst-
P. recognizes the growing risks to national anding of
Q. forests from climate change as well as R. health-promoting compounds of
expands interest and employ
R. opportunities for public input and S. biotechnological approaches that could
engagement speed up
S. were updated in 2012, and the new (a) QRSP (b) RSPQ
rule explicitly (c) QSPR (d) PQRS
(a) PSQR (b) QRPS 29. Given below are four jumbled sentences.
(c) PQRS (d) SPQR Pick the option that gives their correct
25. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in order.
correct order. The immediate context of the Dunkirk
P. American political economist Mancur evacuation was Germany’s invasion of
Olson, who wrote in 1965 the Low Countries and northern France
Q. the problems of collective action were in May 1940.
popularized by the P. The Dutch defenders fell back
R. that coercion or some other device westward, and by noon on May 12
must be present in order German tanks were on the outskirts of
S. for a group of individuals to act in their Rotterdam.
common interest Q. Queen Wilhelmina and her government
(a) QPRS (b) PSRQ left the country for England on May 13,
(c) QRPS (d) SPQR and the next day the Dutch army
26. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in surrendered to the Germans.
correct order. R. On May 10 the German blitzkrieg
P. requires knowledge of the complex attack on the Netherlands began with
interplay among ocean the capture by parachutists of key
Q. chemistry and circulation, ecology of bridges deep within the country, with
marine and terrestrial the aim of opening the way for mobile
R. organisms, ice sheet dynamics, and ground forces.
atmospheric chemistry and circulation S. The invasion of Belgium also began on
S. a full understandi ng of gl acial- May 10, when German airborne troops
interglacial carbon dynamics landed on the fortress of Eben Emael,
(a) SRPQ (b) QPRS immediately opposite Maastricht, and
(c) SPQR (d) PQRS on bridges over the Albert Canal. On
27. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in May 11 the Belgian front was broken,
correct order. and German tanks ran on westward
P. gangrene, who had recovered from while Belgian, French, and British
Covid-19 infection and divisions fell back to a line between
Q. gallstones resulting in gangrene of Antwerp and Namur.
gallbladder requiring urgent surgery (a) PRSQ (b) PSRQ
R. presented with severe inflammation of (c) QPRS (d) RPQS
gallbladder without 30. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
S. we recently successfully treated five correct order.
patients for gallbladder The Supreme Court
(a) PRQS (b) RQPS P. must remind the state to act
(c) QPRS (d) SPRQ constitutionally,
28. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Q. lawfully and justly in every case across
correct order. the
The team plans to R. country, especially in sensitive matters
P. flowering and fruit production in apple involving
trees S. those who oppose the party in office
with peaceful means
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(a) QPSR (b) PQRS Q. in the present international scenario,
(c) PQSR (d) QRSP it is necessary and
31. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in R. and winning over the support of their
correct order. counterparts in other countries
P. actually move so slowly that algae S. services of Members of Parliament
grows on their fur and effectively for sensitizing
Q. the forest from predators like nocturnal (a) PRSQ (b) PSQR
cats and harpy eagles (c) SPRQ (d) QPSR
R. this can give sloths a green colour that 35. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
helps them hide in correct order.
S. sloths live in tropical forests in South A newly
and Central America, and they P. reflected on why he chose to work for
(a) RQPS (b) SRQP his
(c) PSQR (d) SPRQ Q. appointed division manager, trained in
32. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in accounting,
correct order. R. company despite better offers and
The federal government realized that
P. currently provides disaster relief for S. it was the friendly, collaborative, and
direct impacts ethical culture
Q. of volcanic eruptions and other natural (a) SQRP (b) RQPS
disasters, (c) SPRQ (d) QPRS
R. but limited or no assistance for the 36. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
indirect effects correct order.
S. experienced from long periods of P. elderly is on the increase , an d,
volcanic unrest although they constitute only
(a) RQPS (b) PQRS Q. a smal l minority of the retired
(c) SPQR (d) QRPS population, their
33. Given below are four jumbled sentences. R. in all advanced industrial societies the
Pick the option that gives their correct proportion of infirm
order. S. claim on social services is dispropo-
P. Fasting also leads to a feeling of rtionately heavy
rejuvenation and extended life (a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ
expectancy. (c) QPSR (d) RPQS
Q. This might be due to the detoxification 37. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
effect of fasting. correct order.
R. A study was performed on earthworms Many people
that showed the extension of life thanks P. learn better when they have something
to fasting. tangible
S. The experiment was performed in the Q. hold in their hands and get their head
1930s by isolating one worm and R. to work with, a physical object they can
putting it on a cycle of fasting and
S. round and low-cost 3D printers make
feeding.
that possible
The isolated worm outlived the other
(a) QPRS (b) PRSQ
worms by 19 generations, while still
(c) PRQS (d) QRSP
maintaining its freshness and youthful
38. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
physiological characteristics.
correct order.
(a) PSRQ (b) PRSQ
(c) PQSR (d) PQRS It is not uncommon
34. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in P. for parents and others in a particular
correct order. animal
P. useful for the Government to utilize the Q. group to teach their young through
expertise and example how to
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R. of drought or other environmental S. Japan is also known as the land of the
change rising sun.
S. find food or water when it becomes (a) SQRP (b) PSQR
scarce because (c) SRQP (d) QPRS
(a) PQSR (b) SPRQ 43. Some parts of a few sentences have been
(c) QSPR (d) PQRS jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
39. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in Select the option that gives the correct
correct order. sequence in which these parts can be
P. de spite pandemic-related travel rearranged to form a meaningful and
complications, the grammatically correct sentence.
Q. governments of India and France The Ramayana is one of the largest
facilitated interactions ancient
R. NPCIL a binding techno-commercial A. 24,000 verses divided into seven
offer on 22 April 2021 Khanda (parts)
S. between EDF and NPCIL which allowed B. the first and the seventh being later
EDF to submit to additions.
(a) RQSP (b) QRSP C. epics in world literature. It consists of
(c) RPSQ (d) PQSR nearly
40. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
D. It belongs to the genre of Itihasa,
correct order.
narratives of past events, interspersed
P. the shape of an egg has been highly
with teachings on the goals of human
regarded for its evolution
life.
Q. the body in the most efficient way, not
(a) CABD (b) ABDC
roll away once laid, is structurally
(c) BDCA (d) DCBA
R. as large enough to incubate an embryo,
44. Some parts of a few sentences have been
small enough to exit
S. sound enough to bear weight and be jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
the beginning of life for so many species Select the option that gives the correct
(a) QPRS (b) SPQR sequence in which these parts can be
(c) PSQR (d) PRQS rearranged to form a meaningful and
41. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in grammatically correct sentence.
correct order. Mr. Summers spoke frequently
From the A. the one that had been constructed
P. California to the pork hub of China, when the first people settled down to
Q. reduced food supplies and sharply make a village here
increased food prices B. liked to upset even as much tradition
R. grain heartland of Argentina to the as was represented by the black box.
tomato belt of There was a
S. extreme weather events in 2021 have C. to the villagers about making a new
(a) SPQR (b) QPRS box, but no one
(c) RPSQ (d) RPQS D. story that the present box had been
42. Given below are four jumbled sentences. made with some pieces of the box that
Pick the option that gives their correct had preceded it
order. (a) BDAC (b) ACDB
P. Amongst all the cities of Japan, (c) CBDA (d) DACB
Hiroshima is the one that experiences 45. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
earliest mornings. correct order.
Q. It experiences the earliest sun rise P. won the right to host the 2020 Games,
amongst all the countries. explicitly stated that
R. According to the words of the Japanese Q. Tokyo 2020 represented a key way to
envoy himself, that name was chosen open up Japanese
because the country was so close to R. culture and people to the watching and
where the sun rises. visiting world
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S. Shinzo Abe, who was prime minister Their approach sensitized
at the time Japan A. of it. Similarly, behind them, in the
(a) SPQR (b) SRPQ halls,
(c) QRSP (d) RPQS B. flicked on when they came within ten
46. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in feet
correct order. C. a switch somewhere and the nursery
It could be light
P. became a byword for superhuman D. lights went on and off as they left them
intellectual ability behind, with a soft automaticity.
Q. argued that 1919 was the year when (a) DCBA (b) BCAD
Einstein’s name (c) BADC (d) CBAD
R. making possible the small industry of 50. Some parts of a few sentences have been
S. Einstein-themed merchandise that still jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and D.
exists today Select the option that gives the correct
(a) RSPQ (b) QPRS sequence in which these parts can be
(c) PSQR (d) PQRS rearranged to form a meaningful and
47. Given below are four jumbled sentences. grammatically correct sentence.
Pick the option that gives their correct
My years in my father’s house
order.
A. would have been unbearable had
P. The earliest years of a child’s life are
B. the feel of his hand clutching mine, his
critical.
C. I not had my brother. I never forgot
Q. This is why an establishment has been
created for the protection of children D. refusal to abandon me. Perhaps he and
in these crucial years, known as ECCE. I would have been close even otherwise.
R. It is during the early years that children (a) BCDA (b) CBDA
develop the cognitive, physical, social (c) ACBD (d) DBCA
and emotional skills that they need to
succeed in life. SET - 06
S. These years determine child’s survival 1. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
and thriving in life, and lay the in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
foundations for her/ his learning and in the correct order to form a meaningful
holistic development. and coherent paragraph.
(a) RSPQ (b) PSRQ A. In Bihar and Central India, in
(c) PSQR (d) QPSR particular, every district had smelters
48. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in that used local deposits of ore to
correct order. produce iron which was widely used
P. on the US naval base, close to the for the manufacture of implements and
prison compounds tools of daily use.
Q. housing the remaining 39 detainees
B. The smelting was done by men while
held in the “war on terror”
women worked on the bellows,
R. inviting tenders for private contractors
pumping air that kept the charcoal
to run the Migrant Operations Center
burning.
S. the Immigration and Customs
C. But iron smelting in India was
Enforcement (ICE) bureau is
extremely common till the end of the
(a) SPQR (b) SRPQ
nineteenth century.
(c) QSRP (d) RPQS
49. Some parts of one or more sentences have D. Production of Wootz steel required a
been jumbled up, and labelled A, B, C and highly specialized technique of refining
D. Select the option that gives the correct iron.
sequence in which these parts can be (a) ACDB (b) DCAB
rearranged to form a meaningful and (c) BCDA (d) CBDA
grammatically correct sentence.
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2. Sentences of a paragraph are given below R. Most newspapers are published daily,
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences and the news reporters must make
in the correct order to form a meaningful sure that they have up-to-the minute
and coherent paragraph. news.
A. He repeated the experiment, increasing S. In their news reports they will aim to
the amount until he had weighed up create a sense of immediacy, to convey
to a thousand pounds. the impression that they have ‘rushed’
B. During the spring of 1717, the iron the news to the reader and ‘that the
foundries in a remote district were information contained is the very
often visited by a thin, middle-aged latest.’
man with a notebook. S6. Reporters also wish to create a sense
C. Three cauldrons were next prepared of authenticity, that is, that their news
under his directions. is accurate and genuine.
(a) Q, S, R, P (b) R, P, S, Q
D. He would weigh out two pounds of iron,
(c) S, R, P, Q (d) P, Q, R, S
have them heated till they were red-
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
hot and then weigh them again.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(a) BDAC (b) ABDC in the correct order to form a meaningful
(c) BCAD (d) CABD and coherent paragraph.
3. Sentences of a paragraph are given below A. During the summer, I noticed that the
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences leaves of the tree were beginning to
in the correct order to form a meaningful wither.
and coherent paragraph. B. I am especially proud of it, not only
A. The top band is made of saffron, which because it has survived several winters,
symbolises power and courage. but because it occasionally produces
B. The constituent assembly adopted our luscious peaches.
national flag, Tiranga, which means C. The tree had grown against a warm wall
tricolour, on 22 July 1947. on a sheltered side of the house.
C. As a symbol of nationalism and D. Last summer, I spent many days in the
freedom, it is fashioned from khadi, garden watching thousands of ants
which is domestically spun Indian crawling up the trunk of my prize peach
cotton. tree.
D. It features three horizontal stripes that (a) DCBA (b) ABCD
are all the same width. (c) CDBA (d) BDAC
(a) CBAD (b) CBDA 6. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(c) BCDA (d) BDCA
in the correct order to form a meaningful
4. Sentences of a paragraph are given below.
and coherent paragraph.
While the first and the last sentences (S1
A. The outcome is much more likely to be
and S6) are in the correct order, the
favourable if there is substantial
sentences in between are jumbled up and international aid than if there is not.
named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences B. Many of the underdeveloped countries
in the correct order to form a meaningful will promote the growth of their
and coherent paragraph. economies in one way or the other, no
S1. Newspapers, especially of the popular matter whether they receive substantial
variety, aim to do two things: to inform outside aid in the process or not.
and to entertain. C. By substantial aid I mean not only
P. Entertainment may be principally large amounts of technical assistance
found in the centre pages of the but also of capital.
newspaper in some of the feature D. The character of that development,
articles and in some local news stories. however, is likely to be strongly
Q. The principal aim of the short news influenced by the types of and amounts
report on the front pages is to inform. of aid available.
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(a) BDAC (b) ABDC C. Her parents simply vanished into thin
(c) DABC (d) DBCA air one day.
7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below D. She travels the world in search of
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences Nevada because she aspires to reside
in the correct order to form a meaningful in the Mojave Desert.
and coherent paragraph. (a) DABC (b) BDAC
A. Through a subtle analysis, Woolf raises (c) BACD (d) BCDA
certain con cerns regarding 10. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
discrimination against women in a in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
male-dominated society. in the correct order to form a meaningful
B. It’s also against the need for freedom and coherent paragraph.
of expression in women, and the right A. We often make all things around us
to human dignity and equality. the way we want them.
C. In ‘Shakespeare’s Sister’, Virginia Woolf B. Even during our pilgrimages, we have
explores the plight of women in society begun to look for whatever makes our
in England during the 15th and 16th heart happy, gives comfort to our body
centuries. and peace to the mind.
D. It is against the denial of education to C. Our mind is resourceful enough to find
shortcuts in simple and easy ways.
the girl-child and violence against
D. It is as if external solutions will fulfil
women.
our needs, and we do not want to make
(a) BACD (b) DCBA
any special efforts even in our spiritual
(c) ADBC (d) CADB
search.
8. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(a) CABD (b) ADBC
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(c) ABDC (d) DABC
in the correct order to form a meaningful
11. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
and coherent paragraph. in jumbled order, Arrange the sentences
A. But the que stion that perturbs in the correct order to form a meaningful
Ruskin’s mind is what social pressure and coherent paragraph.
can be exercised against a dishonest A. It’s because the ‘practical people’ in
person. society boast of having a practical
B. The merchant, for instance, must approach to life.
supply perfect and pure things to the B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek
people. advice from their elders.
C. Ruskin believes that in every civilised C. Emphasising upon the times that
society there exist five intellectual prevailed, the youth very much get
professions, namely the soldier, the their queries answered systematically.
pastor, the physician, the lawyer and D. In the similar context even the elders
the merchant. are, in most likelihood, expected to give
D. Persons belonging to these professions their advice as a word of guidance.
are expected to perform their duty (a) BDCA (b) CDAB
honestly. (c) ACDB (d) DCAB
(a) BACD (b) DABC 12. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(c) CDBA (d) ABDC in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in the correct order to form a meaningful
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences and coherent paragraph.
in the correct order to form a meaningful A. According to Homer, Achilles was
and coherent paragraph. brought up by his mother at Phthia
A. But she has no idea an aunt and uncle with his inse parable companion
are waiting for her. Patroclus.
B. ‘The Strange Child’ is the story of a B. Achilles was the bravest, handsomest
young girl who believes she is the only and greatest warrior of the army of
one on the planet. Agamemnon in the Trojan War.
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C. Later non-Homeric tales suggest that named P, Q, R, S. Arrange the sentences
Patroclus was Achilles’ kinsman or in the correct order to form a meaningful
lover. and coherent paragraph.
D. Achilles, in Greek mythology, is the son S1. Today, the world has become a much
of the mortal Peleus, king of the smaller place, thanks to the adventures
Myrmidons, and the Nereid Thetis. and miracles of science.
(a) ABCD (b) DBAC P. We are slowly realising that the world
(c) DABC (d) CABD is a single cooperative group.
Q. Other religions have become forces
13. Sentences of a paragraph are given below with which we have to reckon, and we
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences are seeking for ways and means by
in the correct order to form a meaningful which we can live together in peace and
and coherent paragraph. harmony. (R) Mingling of population is
A. “Well, you can’t make me”, she said, bringing about interchange of thought.
looking back at me. S. Foreign nations have become our next-
B. She went on, “Well, you might try”, I door neighbours.
responded, and she laughed. S6. We cannot have religious unity and
C. She came in and we said hello, then peace so long as we assert that we are
in possession of the light and all others
she just looked at me and said, “What
are groping in the darkness.
do you want?” McKechnie remembered.
(a) S, R, P, Q (b) P, Q, R, S
D. “Well, I want you to grin and seem
(c) S, R, Q, P (d) Q, R, S, P
pleased”, I added.
16. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
(a) ACBD (b) DCBA
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
(c) BCDA (d) CDAB
in the correct order to form a meaningful
14. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
and coherent paragraph.
in jumbled order, Arrange the sentences
A. After a few months, the two countries
in the correct order to form a meaningful engaged in the Kargil war.
and coherent paragraph. B. Furthermore, a number of violent wars
A. After examining these three were fought between India and
approaches carefully I crossed the Pakistan.
bridge and examined the Kedarnath C. In February 1999, during the winter
pilgrim road for half a mile. invasion, India and Pakistan signed the
B. There were three approaches to the Lahore Declaration, which was
bridge; one from the north, one from predicated on peace.
the south and between these two a well- D. The engagements were extremely
beaten footpath from the Rudraprayag challenging for the Indian army since
bazaar. they had to fight on rough rocky
C. Satisfied that the leopard had not terrain.
crossed the river, I determined to put (a) DCAB (b) CABD
in operation my plan for closing the two (c) CDBA (d) DABC
bridges at night and thus confining the 17. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
leopard to my side of the river. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
D. Next, I examined the footpath on which in the correct order to form a meaningful
three nights previously my goat had and coherent paragraph.
been killed. A. But, while the court’s action solved one
(a) DABC (b) CDAB problem, it created another and
(c) ABCD (d) BADC because of the closure, many workers
15. Sentences of a paragraph are given below. lost their jobs.
While the first and the last sentences (S1 B. For instance, the courts directed
and S6) are in the correct order, the industries in residential areas in Delhi
sentences in between are jumbled up and to close down or shift out of the city.
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C. In recent years, while the courts have (a) DACB (b) BDCA
come ou t with strong orders on (c) CBAD (d) ADCB
environmental issues, these have 20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
sometimes affected people’s livelihoods in jumbled order, Arrange the sentences
adversely. in the correct order to form a meaningful
D. Several of these industries were and coherent paragraph.
polluting the neighbourhood and A. It could possibly lead to serious
discharge from these industries were
injuries, hence a mate for N’ Pongo
polluting the river Yamuna because
became inevitable.
they had been set up without following
B. Within the span of one year, N’ Pongo
the rules.
(a) CBDA (b) BDCA grew double the size and the need to
(c) CDAB (d) BCAD obtain a mate for him arose, for it
18. Sentences of a paragraph are given below becomes unsafe for the humans
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences around.
in the correct order to form a meaningful C. Every afternoon he was brought out
and coherent paragraph. onto the lawn to show off his skills in
A. The shopman was very interested in front of his admirers.
selling this creamy box to her as he D. Owing to his attractive appearance and
would gain a big margin. disposition, good manners and a well-
B. The man on the counter showed her developed sense of humor, N’ Pongo
‘an exquisite little enamel box’ with a soon became the darling of the zoo.
very fine glaze as if baked in cream. (a) DCBA (b) DABC
C. As the box was too expensive, priced (c) CDAB (d) BDAC
twenty-eight guineas, she asked the 21. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
shopkeeper to keep it for her.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
D. She went inside a little antique shop
in the correct order to form a meaningful
in Curzon Street. This was the usual
and coherent paragraph.
shop where the shopkeeper was
ridiculously fond of serving her. A. Graphology tells them about the
(a) DCBA (b) ADBC candidates’ temperaments,
(c) BDAC (d) DBAC highlighting both, weaknesses and
19. Sentences of a paragraph are given below strengths.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences B. Many companies use it for executive
in the correct order to form a meaningful recruitment and analysis.
and coherent paragraph. C. Despite public scepticism, graphology
A. But at the same time, this is also true plays a covert role in British
that when one reads a few works of management.
the same genre, one naturally comes D. Modern graphology began early in the
to know a rough structure of that genre. 19th century when French churchman
B. The essence of suspense is whether the Jean Hippolyte Michon created the first
reader will be able to gauge the criminal graphological ‘catalogue’.
before the detective tells who he is.
(a) DCBA (b) ABCD
C. This leads to a different kind of
(c) ABDC (d) CBDA
approach to understanding literature
in general and detective fiction in 22. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
particular. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
D. It is found that when one knows a genre in the correct order to form a meaningful
and its structure and rules, it may often and coherent paragraph.
not make us enjoy a piece of literary A. Quipu, a type of knotted rope employed
work in the same manner as one by the Incas of South America, served
usually does. as a memory aid.
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B. Different colours were used to dye the A. The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a
strings. long time.
C. Yellow represented money while red B. The normal lifespan of an olive tree is
stood for battle or warriors. 300-400 years, but olive trees as
D. Do you realise that five yellow knots ancient as 3000 years have been
represented five gold coins? discovered.
(a) BCAD (b) BDAC C. The olive is a well-known Mediterra-
(c) ADBC (d) ABCD nean-native evergreen tree whose fruit
23. Sentences of a paragraph are given below and oil are used in cuisine and cooking.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences D. As a result, the olive tree is known as
in the correct order to form a meaningful the ‘immortal tree’ in mythology and
and coherent paragraph. botany.
A. Symptoms like nervousness, increased (a) CDAB (b) CABD
heart rate and feeling weak are some (c) DBCA (d) ABCD
of the starting signs of anxiety. 26. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
B. Whereas anxiety attacks, sweating, in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
trembling and having a feeling of in the correct order to form a meaningful
impending danger might suggest and coherent paragraph.
advanced anxiety levels.
A. So the problems of India should not
C. Most people don’t even realise they
be viewed as the failure of this great
have anxie ty or take correcti ve
nation.
measures until it amplifies and gets out
B. The uniqueness of this nation lies in
of control.
its unity in diversity due to which there
D. Anxiety is a sad reality of today’s time
are problems here and there at times.
that has plagued a number of us in a
C. India, a very large country with many
variety of different ways.
(a) CDAB (b) DCAB religions, many mini-cultures and
(c) DACB (d) CDBA many languages, has been achieving
24. Sentences of a paragraph are given below success in all fields.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences D. But even small countrie s wi th
in the correct order to form a meaningful monolithic societie s have more
and coherent paragraph. problems than this second largest
A. Mendel’s simple ‘Laws of heredity’ came country.
to be wide ly known and were (a) DBAC (b) CADB
uncritically assumed to apply to all (c) BDA (d) BDAC
human characteristics. 27. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
B. With Charles Darwin’s popularisation in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
of the concept of evolution, man in the correct order to form a meaningful
became interested in his biological and coherent paragraph.
origins and affiliations. A. Both, Ratan and Moti were idlers and
C. Starting with the work on heredity of did not work.
Gregor Mendel in the 1860s and the B. Their wives had introduced order and
recognition of its significance in 1900, industry in the house.
interest shifted to the problem of man’s C. Ratan and Moti’s wives would work
ontogenetic origins. hard and would earn the bread for their
D. This interest was centred on man’s family.
phylogenetic origins. D. This made them lazier.
(a) ADCB (b) DCAB (a) CDAB (b) ABDC
(c) CDBA (d) BDCA (c) BADC (d) ACBD
25. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 28. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the correct order to form a meaningful in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph. and coherent paragraph.
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A. The first is the herbalist, who generally 31. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
enjoys the prestige and reputation of in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
being the real traditional medical in the correct order to form a meaningful
professional. and coherent paragraph.
B. Ove r the ye ars, I have come to A. There are (a)52 billion Aadhaar cards
distinguish three types of medical given to the whole population as of
practitioners in African societies and February 2019.
to classify the extent to which each B. A financial inclusion programme called
uses medicinal plants. the Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan Yojana
C. Thirdly, the witch doctor, the (PMJDY) makes services like banking,
practitioner who is credited with the remittance, and insurance accessible
ability to intercept the evil deeds of a to every Indian at a reasonable price.
witch. C. Under the acronym JAM-Jan Dhan
D. The second group represents the divine Yojana for Financial Incl usion,
healers. Aadhaar Biometric Identification, and
(a) BDAC (b) BADC Mobile Telecommunications India is on
(c) CBAD (d) ACDB the verge of a social revolution.
29. Sentences of a paragraph are given below D. Beneficiaries may open an account
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences with no balance.
in the correct order to form a meaningful (a) ABCD (b) BCDA
and coherent paragraph. (c) CABD (d) DCBA
A. He used to commit one theft a year on 32. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
average. The stolen money lasted for in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
the year. in the correct order to form a meaningful
B. He chose the house at Shotover Grange and coherent paragraph.
to commit his next burglary. He studied A. Swarms have wreaked havoc on crops
the design of the house carefully for a and caused famines and mass
fortnight. migrations.
C. He found that the family had gone to B. Since prehistoric times, locusts have
London and the servants to the movie. caused plagues.
He broke into the house one afternoon. C. Traditional methods of control rely on
D. He hoped to get fifteen thousand the use of pesticides from the ground
pounds worth of jewels from the safe. or the air, although biological control
(a) BCDA (b) DCBA approaches are also making great
(c) BDAC (d) ABCD strides.
30. Sentences of a paragraph are given below D. Changes in agricultural practices and
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences improved observation of areas where
in the correct order to form a meaningful swarms tend to form have lately
and coherent paragraph. all owed control measure s to be
A. Chronic infections such as typhoid, implemented at an earlier stage.
chickenpox and others, for example, (a) DCBA (b) BADC
are no longer feared. (c) BDAC (d) ABDC
B. A factor contributing to the rapid rise 33. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
of the population in recent years has in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
been the drop in the death rate. in the correct order to form a meaningful
C. Because of medical breakthroughs, the and coherent paragraph.
death rate has decreased. A. It centres on the sinking of the RMS
D. In 2001, the death rate in India was Titanic.
approximately 8.5 per thousand B. The film proved immensely popular,
people. holding the all-time box-office gross
(a) BDCA (b) DBCA record for more than a decade after its
(c) CDAB (d) ADBC release.
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C. Titanic is an American romantic 36. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
adventure film released in 1997. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
D. Most of the film’s story is then told in in the correct order to form a meaningful
flashbacks as the protagonist recounts and coherent paragraph.
the Titanic’s fateful 1912 voyage. A. Because of the region’s scorching heat
(a) CDAB (b) BADC and aridity, a considerable amount of
(c) CADB (d) ABDC water evaporates.
34. Sentences of a paragraph are given below B. As a result, the salt and other minerals
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences become increasingly concentrated.
in the correct order to form a meaningful C. It is then unable to exit the lake and is
and coherent paragraph. forced to evaporate.
A. Due to tight deadlines for delivery and D. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest
increased focus on performance bodies of water on the planet, with
outcomes, many employees are unable about ten times the salt content of
typical saltwater.
to enjoy a proper work life.
B. Stress could emanate out of various E. This is because water flows into the
Dead Sea from a single primary
situations such as lifestyle, health or
tributary, the Jordan River.
relationship issues, lack of support
(a) DECAB (b) DCBAE
system at home and competitive focus
on acquiring material symbols of (c) DEABC (d) DACEB
success and career advancement. 37. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
C. In today’s fast-moving world, many in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the correct order to form a meaningful
young professionals are vulnerable to
and coherent paragraph.
stress.
A. Bauxite is used as a main raw material
D. To add to this, the current economy
for the production of aluminium.
has impacted many companies’
revenues and profits which, in effect, B. Precipitation is a pre-final stage for
actual production.
have put many jobs at risk resulting
in the frequency of counselling support C. Sodium aluminate is acquired in the
and guidance going up significantly. next step.
(a) DABC (b) ABCD D. The smelting process actually extracts
(c) DCBA (d) CBAD aluminium as a final product from its
35. Sentences of a paragraph are given below oxide.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences (a) ABCD (b) ACBD
in the correct order to form a meaningful (c) DCAB (d) ADCB
and coherent paragraph. 38. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
A. It supe rseded India’s previous in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
educational strategy, which was in the correct order to form a meaningful
created in 1986. and coherent paragraph.
B. The Indian union cabinet approved the A. She dashed from one side to the other,
country’s national education strategy taking care not to destroy the lovely
on 29 July 2020. flowers in the garden.
C. And it provides a framework for B. Karen took a stroll in a lovely garden
education from the primary grades up full of tulips and butterflies.
to higher education, as well as for C. She discovered a swing constructed of
vocational training in both urban and tree branches behind a large bush.
rural settings. D. Karen went onto the swing without
D. This policy significantly improves hesitation and began swinging, causing
India’s educational system. the wind to dishevel her hair.
Restructuring India’s educational E. The small girl adored the outdoors and
system is the primary goal of the relished the breeze blowing through her
National Education Policy 202(b) hair.
(a) DBCA (b) ABDC (a) BEACD (b) DBCAE
(c) BCDA (d) BADC (c) BDECA (d) BDCAE
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39. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 41. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the correct order to form a meaningful in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph. and coherent paragraph.
A. In 1944, he was honoured by King A. Water gives itself away for our
George VI with a Knighthood and agriculture and other uses.
became Sir Alexander Fleming. B. Trees give flowers, fruits and wood.
B. On receiving this great honour, Fleming
C. Giving soothes an individual with the
said in his usual modest way,
“Wherever I go, people thank me for vibration of joy.
saving their lives. I didn’t do anything; D. Unconditional giving is a natural
I just found a remedy that was there.” principle and evident everywhere in
C. Fleming became famous overnight and nature which gives us solid, liquids and
was regarded as one of the most minerals.
distinguished scientists of his time. (a) ACDB (b) CDAB
D. The next year, he and his fellow (c) CBDA (d) BDCA
bacteriologists, whose combined efforts 42. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
had led to the great discovery, were in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
honoured with a joint Nobel Prize. in the correct order to form a meaningful
(a) DBCA (b) ADBC and coherent paragraph.
(c) CADB (d) BCDA A. The movement began in reaction to the
40. Sentences of a paragraph are given below ugliness of the industrial age.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences B. This idea was amplified by JW von
in the correct order to form a meaningful
Goe the, JL Tieck and others in
and coherent paragraph.
A. It was the night before the day fixed Germany.
for his coronation, and the young King C. Aestheticism was a European arts
was sitting alone in his beautiful movement which centred on the
chamber. doctrine that art exists for the sake of
B. And, indeed, it was the hunters who its beauty alone.
had found him, coming upon him D. Its philosophical foundations were laid
almost by chance as, bare-limbed and in the 18th century by Immanuel Kant.
pipe in hand, he was following the flock (a) BADC (b) CADB
of the poor goat herd who had brought (c) CBDA (d) ADBC
him up, and whose son he had always 43. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
fancied himself to be. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
C. The lad for he was only a lad, being in the correct order to form a meaningful
but sixteen years of age-was not sorry and coherent paragraph.
at their departure, and had flung
A. Another boy tried his luck and won a
himself back with a deep sigh of relief
comb, a fountain pen, wristwatch and
on the soft cushions of his embroidered
couch, lying there, wild-eyed and open- a table lamp one after the other in
mouthed, like a brown woodland Faun, many chances that he played.
or some young animal of the forest B. An old man won a beautiful clock. The
newly snared by the hunters. old man did not want the clock, so the
D. His courtiers had all taken their leave shopkeeper took it back and paid 15
of him, bowing their heads to the rupees to the old man.
ground, according to the ceremonious C. Bhaiya encouraged him, but Rasheed
usage of the day, and had retired to was not lucky when he tried his luck.
the Great Hall of the Palace, to receive He won only cheap items like pencils
a few last lessons from the Professor and an inkbottle, and soon lost all his
of Etiquette; there being some of them money.
who had still quite natural manners, D. He sold all the items to the shopkeeper
which in a courtier is, I need hardly and went away happily. Rasheed also
say, a very grave offence.
wanted to play and try his luck.
(a) ADCB (b) CBDA
(a) BADC (b) DCAB
(c) ACDB (d) CDBA
(c) BDCA (d) BCDA
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44. Sentences of a paragraph are given below (a) CADB (b) BADC
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences (c) ACBD (d) DABC
in the correct order to form a meaningful 47. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
and coherent paragraph. in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
A. “The most essential thing I learnt from in the correct order to form a meaningful
‘Ready Now!’ was the need of having a and coherent paragraph.
backup plan in case of an emergency,” A. The Olympic Games have come to be
she stated. regarded as the world’s foremost sports
B. The instruction, according to Nickola, competition.
was inspiring and confirmed her B. Olympic Games is an athletic festival
capacity to live effectively with a that originated in ancient Greece and
disability. was revived in the late 19th century.
C. I made sure I had a generator, C. Before the 1970s, the Games were
wheelchair batteries and at least a officially limited to competitors with
week’s worth of food, water and amateur status, but in the 1980s many
prescription medication.” events were opened to professional
D. “When I heard about the impending athletes.
snowstorm, I emailed all of my D. Currently, the Games are open to all,
caregivers to see who lived nearby and even the top professional athletes in
would be accessible.” basketball and football (soccer).
(a) ADCB (b) ACBD (a) ABDC (b) BCDA
(c) CDAB (d) BCDA (c) CADB (d) BDCA
45. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 48. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
in the correct order to form a meaningful in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph. and coherent paragraph.
A. Anime is a style of animation popular A. We recognise some aspects of an SF
in Japanese films. narrative with the realities of this world
B. Modern anime began in 1956 and and some elements are estranged from
found lasting success in 1961 with the the reality so as to take us to an unreal
establishment of Mushi Productions. world.
C. At the turn of the 21st century, anime B. Therefore, it is often suggested that
began to attain wide international ‘cognitive estrangement’ is a necessary
popularity with the Pokémon television means through which the SF is usually
series. understood.
D. Much of the genre is aimed at children, C. Science Fiction is a genre which
but anime films are sometimes marked manifests in itself the use of scientific
by adult themes and subject matter. premises often in a fantastical manner
(a) BADC (b) DBAC in a narrative.
(c) ADBC (d) ACBD D. It is highly seeped into the reality of
46. Sentences of a paragraph are given below this world.
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences (a) CDBA (b) BCAD
in the correct order to form a meaningful
(c) DACB (d) ADBC
and coherent paragraph.
A. The so-called harmless activities of a 49. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
small n umbe r of people are in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences
increasingly becoming a serious in the correct order to form a meaningful
problem for the internet. and coherent paragraph
B. You would have seen an increasing A. I would attach as many as four of them
amount of ‘junk mail’ showing up in to a crosspiece, rotably arranged on a
your email box. thin spindle, and transmit the motion
C. It is basically electronic junk mail or of the same to a large disc and so derive
junk newsgroup postings. considerable ‘power’.
D. Spam is the flooding of the internet with B. In my next attempt I seem to have acted
many copies of the same message, in under the first instinctive impulse
an attempt to force the message on which later dominated me to harness
people who would not otherwise choose the energies of nature to the service of
to receive it. man.
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C. These creatures were remarkably 36. (d) 37. (d) 38. (d) 39. (c) 40.(a)
efficient, for once they were started they 41. (d) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (a) 45.(c)
had no sense to stop and continued 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (b) 50.(b)
whirling for hours and hours and the
hotter it was the harder they worked. SET - 03 (Answer)
D. I did this through the medium of May- 01. (b) 02. (c) 03. (d) 04. (d) 05.(a)
bugs. or June-bugs as they are called 06. (d) 07. (a) 08. (d) 09. (d) 10.(c)
in America which were a veritable pest 11. (d) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (a) 15.(a)
in that country and sometimes broke 16. (d) 17. (c) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20.(a)
the branches of trees by the sheer 21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25.(d)
weight of their bodies. 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (d) 30.(a)
(a) BACD (b) ACBD 31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (a) 34. (b) 35.(c)
(c) BDAC (d) DACB 36. (c) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (c) 40.(d)
50. Sentences of a paragraph are given below 41. (c) 42. (a) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45.(a)
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences 46. (a) 47. (c) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50.(d)
in the correct order to form a meaningful
and coherent paragraph. SET - 04 (Answer)
A. Those verses are collectively known as
the Bhagavadgita. 01. (b) 02. (d) 03. (c) 04. (c) 05.(c)
B. His hesitation before the battle against 06. (d) 07. (c) 08. (a) 09. (c) 10.(b)
his family became the occasion for his 11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.(b)
friend and charioteer, Lord Krishna, to 16. (c) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20.(c)
deliver a discourse on dharma. 21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25.(b)
C. Arjuna was one of the five Pandava 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (d) 29. (b) 30.(b)
brothers, who are the heroes of the 31. (a) 32. (d) 33. (b) 34. (c) 35.(d)
Indian epic, the ‘Mahabharata’. 36. (d) 37. (a) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(c)
D. He was the son of the god Indra and 41. (d) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (d) 45.(d)
was famous for his archery. 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(d)
(a) DCBA (b) CDBA
(c) ABDC (d) BADC SET - 05 (Answer)
01. (d) 02. (a) 03. (d) 04. (a) 05.(b)
SET - 01 (Answer) 06. (a) 07. (a) 08. (b) 09. (a) 10.(b)
01. (b) 02. (c) 03. (a) 04. (d) 05.(b) 11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15.(b)
06. (d) 07. (c) 08. (b) 09. (a) 10.(b) 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20.(a)
11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.(d) 21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (d) 25.(a)
16. (a) 17. (a) 18. (b) 19. (d) 20.(a) 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. (d) 30.(b)
21. (d) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(d) 31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (d) 35.(d)
26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30.(b) 36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (a) 39. (d) 40.(d)
31. (d) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (c) 35.(a) 41. (c) 42. (a) 43. (a) 44. (c) 45.(a)
36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (a) 39. (d) 40.(b) 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(c)
41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (b) 44. (b) 45.(c)
46. (a) 47. (d) 48. (c) 49. (b) 50.(c) SET - 06 (Answer)
01. (b) 02. (a) 03. (c) 04. (d) 05.(a)
SET - 02 (Answer) 06. (a) 07. (d) 08. (c) 09. (d) 10.(a)
01. (d) 02. (a) 03. (d) 04. (a) 05.(b) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15.(a)
06. (a) 07. (a) 08. (b) 09. (a) 10.(b) 16. (b) 17. (a) 18. (d) 19. (a) 20.(a)
11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15.(c) 21. (a) 22. (d) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25.(b)
16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20.(c) 26. (c) 27. (d) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30.(a)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25.(a) 31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (c) 34. (d) 35.(d)
26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (c) 29. (d) 30.(a) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40.(a)
31. (d) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (b) 35.(b) 41. (b) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45.(c)
46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50.(b)

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Cloze Test - 01 Cloze Test - 01 (Answer)
In the following passage some words have 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (b)
been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help
of the alternatives given. Select the most Cloze Test - 02
appropriate option for each number. In the following passage, some words
(1) _________ areas are also known as the have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
'countryside' or a 'village' in India. It has a very the help of the options given. Select the
low population (2) _________. In rural areas, ag- most appropriate option for each blank.
riculture is the chief source of livelihood along Human beings have three basic needs: food,
with fishing, cottage (3) ___________, pottery etc. shelter, and (1)______. All of these requirements
The (4) ___________ to discover the real rural can be met satisfactorily only if an individual
India still continues in great earnest. Almost has money, and for earning this money, the
(5) ______ economic agency today has a defini- individual must be employed, i. e., have a/an
tion of rural India. (2)______ profession. (3)______, there are a lot
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in of people throughout the globe who have been
blank number 1. unable to obtain a job. As a direct (4)______,
(a) Country (b) Rural they have a/an (5)______ amount of income,
(c) Ruler (d) City and unemployment is the term used to describe
SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM this condition of joblessness.
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank No.1.
(a) bulk (b) density (a) power (b) water
(c) mass (d) thickness (c) clothing (d) money
SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM SSC CHSL (24.05.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank No.2.
(a) industriousness (b) industries (a) suitable (b) authoritative
(c) industrialist (d) industrial (c) decent (d) temporary
SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM SSC CHSL (24.05.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. blank No.3.
(a) flight (b) discovery (a) Rightfully (b) Regressively
(c) resistance (d) quest (c) Repressively (d) Regrettably
SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM SSC CHSL (24.05.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. blank No.4.
(a) none (b) every (a) Attack (b) Consequence
(c) both (d) all
(c) Sequence (d) Confrontation
SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM SSC CHSL (24.05.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Cloze Test - 04
blank No.5.
(a) Average (b) Plentiful In the following passage, some words
(c) Meagre (d) Minor have been deleted. Read the passage care-
SSC CHSL (24.05.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM fully and select the most appropriate op-
tion to fill in each blank.
Cloze Test - 02 (Answer) The term 'health' refers to human beings'
state of physical, psychological and (1)________
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c) well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______
Cloze Test - 03 linked and we must concentrate on maintain-
ing our health and (3)_______. If we need to be
In the following passage, some words healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We
have been deleted.Fill in the blanks with the (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because
help of the options given. Select the most health is wealth.
appropriate option for each blank. 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Tree plantation is the (1)______ of trans- blank number 1.
planting saplings or seeds to maximise the (a) economic (b) cultural
amount of greenery and focus on promoting (c) political (d) social
(2)______. Planting trees can be a very reward- SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 9:00 to 10:00
ing and fruitful (3)______! Not only is it (4)______ 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
beneficial for this planet, but it also contrib- blank number 2.
utes to helping create an environmentally (a) inextricably (b) solely
friendly place to live, as trees help reduce pol- (c) explicitly (d) diametrically
lutant (5)______. SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 9:00 to 10:00
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.1. blank number 3.
(a) Tool (b) Aspect (a) fatness (b) flatness
(c) Mechanism (d) Process (c) fitness (d) fineness
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 12:30 to 01:30 SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 9:00 to 10:00
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.2. blank number 4.
(a) vegetation (b) afforestation (a) consider (b) prioritise
(c) land reservation (d) deforestation (c) perceive (d) foresee
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 12:30 to 01:30 SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 9:00 to 10:00
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.3. blank number 5.
(a) Labour (b) Order (a) may (b) can
(c) Endeavour (d) plan (c) must (d) could
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 12:30 to 01:30 SSC CHSL (09.06.2022) 9:00 to 10:00
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No.4.
Cloze Test - 04 (Answer)
(a) ecologically (b) physically 1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c)
(c) economically (d) socially
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 12:30 to 01:30 Cloze Test - 05
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
In the following passage, some words
blank No.5.
have been deleted. Read the passage care-
(a) method (b) concentration
fully and select the most appropriate op-
(c) problem (d) calculation
tion to fill in each blank.
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 12:30 to 01:30
Trust is (1) _________ confidence, faith and
Cloze Test - 03 (Answer) hope in someone or something. There are many
ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted,
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) just be (2)_________. Trust takes years to build,
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seconds to (3) ________ and forever to repair. tobe (4) ______ to grocery stores across the
Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) _______ country. It might be useful to have a machine
but still see the cracks in that reflection. that automatically (5) ______ any green
Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all strawberries that were picked before they were
(5)________ are based on trust. ripe .Or, you might want a machine on the farm
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
that automatically recognizes strawberries by
blank number 1.
colourand only picks the red ones to begin with.
(a) showing (b) choosing 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) bonding (d) using blank number 1.
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM (a) clothes (b) colour
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) size (d) shape
blank number 2. SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 9:00 AM to
(a) extraordinary (b) calm 10:00 AM
(c) honest (d) heroic 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM blank number 2.
(a) steady (b) trepid
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) ready (d) sober
blank number 3. SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 9:00 to
(a) break (b) crack 10:00
(c) change (d) burst 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM blank number 3.
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) halts (b) tapes
blank number 4. (c) breaks (d) packs
(a) bent (b) broken SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 9:00 to
10:00
(c) mended (d) changed
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM
blank number 4.
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) suited to (b) shipped off
blank number 5. (c) managed of (d) accounted to
(a) tricks (b) strategies SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 9:00 to
(c) practices (d) bonds 10:00
SSC CHSL (26.05.2022) 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
Cloze Test - 05 (Answer) (a) sustains (b) rejects
(c) detains (d) proceeds
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (d)
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 9:00 to
Cloze Test - 06 10:00

In the following passage some of the Cloze Test - 06 (Answer)

words have been deleted. Read the passage 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (b)
carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives. Cloze Test - 07
Many fruits and vegetables change (1)______ In the following passage some of the
as they ripen. For example, tomatoes, words have been deleted. Read the passage
strawberries, and red bell peppers all change carefully and select the correct answer for
from green to red. Colour is just one way the given blank out of the four alternatives.
alongwith size, texture, and smell that you can First, the e-commerce i ndustry has
tell if a fruit or vegetable is (2) ______ to historically struggled with (1)______ issues. The
beharvested or eaten. Imagine a factory that Internet has made it possible for customers to
(3) ______ strawberries into plastic containers place (2) ______ from any location, but that

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convenience comes with a cost in (3) ______ of 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
shipping costs and order fulfillment times. But blank number 1.
by hosting their e-commerce sites on cloud (a) where (b) than
computing platforms, merchants can off load(4) (c) then (d) when
______ of the server processing work. These SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 01:00 to 02:30
third-party systems still (5) ______ fullcontrol 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
over the look and feel of their online stores. blank number 2.
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) though (b) yet
blank number 1. (c) or (d) and
(a) flipping (b) placing SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 01:00 to 02:30
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) storing (d) delivery
blank number 3.
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (a) at (b) since
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) for (d) from
blank number 2. SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 01:00 to 02:30
(a) series (b) systems 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) orders (d) locals blank number 4.
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (a) willing (b) will
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) wills (d) willed
blank number 3. SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 01:00 to 02:30
(a) shifts (b) terms 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) tags (d) firms blank number 5.
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (a) whom (b) which
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) whose (d) what
blank number 4. SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 01:00 to 02:30
(a) must (b) much
(c) more (d) many Cloze Test - 08 (Answer)
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b)
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. Cloze Test - 09
(a) fumigate (b) discard
In the following passage, some words
(c) placate (d) retain have been deleted. Read the passage
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 carefully and select the most appropriate
Cloze Test - 07 (Answer) option to fill in each blank.
Children especially (1) ________ avoid such
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d) oods or try to reduce intake and instead, eat
healthy food for (2) _______ growth. Schools can
Cloze Test - 08 (3) _______ the quality of the food being sold in
In the following passage, some words the canteens and also ensure that the children
have been deleted. Read the passage bring wholesome nutrition food (4) ________
carefully and select the most appropriate home. (5) ________ should be appointed to check
option to fill in each blank. the calories content and food value of food
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ served in the canteens and setting definite tiffin
Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots patterns.
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, blank number 1.
the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining (a) Might (b) Will
States are split between those (4) ______ to
(c) Should (d) Shall
reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and
Bihar, and others who will not open until SSC GD 10/01/2023 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
September, such as Andhra Pradesh, 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Karnataka and Kerala. blank number 2.
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(a) Elegant (b) Proper 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Interesting (d) Awkward blank number (3.)
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) above (d) at
blank number 3. SSC GD 10/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
(a) Allow (b) Show 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Proclaim (d) Monitor blank number (4.)
SSC GD 10/01/2023 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM (a) blames (b) builds
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) brims (d) blocks
blank number 4. SSC GD 10/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
(a) Through (b) With
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) From (d) In
blank number (5.)
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(a) learning (b) learns
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) learnt (d) learn
blank number 5.
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(a) Technicians (b) Dieticians
(c) Paediatricians (d) Opticians Cloze Test - 10 (Answer)
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1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (c)
Cloze Test - 09 (Answer)
Cloze Test - 11
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (b)
In the following passage, some words
Cloze Test - 10 have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the most appropriate
In the following passage, some words option to fill in each blank.
have been deleted. Read the passage The companies in the present era (1)
carefully and select the most appropriate _________ priority, during recruitment, to the
option to fill in each blank. candidates who have Emotional Intelligence.
A natural gas barrier i n the upper EI is the ability to understand, analyse and
atmosphere called the ozone layer (1) _________ control emotions. Possessing very high EI
people and other living things from the sun's creates a (2) __________ impact on a person's
harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Ozone exists life. People who have EI always maintain
in tiny concentrations (2) _________ the emotional stability even in difficult situations.
atmosphere, but the majority (about 90%) is They can be nice even in socially awkward
found in the stratosphere, a layer that is 10 to situations. As they are very good at controlling
50 kilometres (3) _________ the surface of Earth. emotions, they make others feel (3) __________.
It is proven that it will make leaders more
The ozone layer is essential to life on Earth
effective as they understand the feelings of
because it (4) ________ out the majority of the
teammates. It allows one (4) ________
sun's harmful UV rays. In the 1970s,
impactfully with others. Stress and conflict can
researchers (5.) __________ that the ozone layer be handled so easily. As it allows great empathy
was thinning. towards others, they can be very good at
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in interpersonal relationship. These people
blank number (1.) strengthen the relationship (5) _________ the
(a) attracts (b) flourishes people with their interaction and coordination
(c) discovers (d) shields both in personal and professional l ife.
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the employees who have
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (2.) blank number 1.
(a) below (b) in (a) has been giving (b) have been given
(c) throughout (d) under (c) are giving (d) is giving
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) plethora (b) view
blank number 2. (c) means (d) kind
(a) creative (b) positive SSC GD 11/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
(c) colonial (d) memorable
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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blank number 4.
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. (a) rare (b) captivating
(a) comfortable (b) tolerable (c) sorrowful (d) costly
(c) favourable (d) manageable SSC GD 11/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
SSC GD 10/01/2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
blank number 4. (a) cognizant (b) polluted
(a) communicate (c) costliest (d) peaceful
(b) to communicating SSC GD 11/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
(c) to be communicated
(d) to communicate Cloze Test - 12 (Answer)
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1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (d)
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. Cloze Test - 13
(a) in reference with (b) between
In the following passage, some words
(c) along with (d) among
have been deleted. Read the passage
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carefully and select the most appropriate
Cloze Test - 11 (Answer) option to fill in each blank.
In a new study (1)______in Nature Human
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (d) Behaviour, we have now shown that, in
2021,(2)______ expectancy rebounded
Cloze Test - 12 somewhat in most western European countries
In the following passage, some words (3)______eastern Europe and the US witnessed
have been deleted. Read the passage additional losses. However, only Norway (4)
carefully and select the most appropriate ______ itspre-pandemic life expectancy in 2021,
option to fill in each blank. and everywhere is worse off than it would (5)
The beach is often (1) ________ to as nature's ______have been without the pandemic.
most (2) _______ tourist spot. Going to the beach (c) costliest (d) peaceful
allows you to take in all of nature's splendour, 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
which includes a (3) _________ of (4) _________ blank number 1.
sights. The beach is the perfect place where I (a) published (b) surrounded
can sit, relax and enjoy the (5) ________ and (c) registered (d) established
beautiful natural surroundings. SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. blank number 2.
(a) named (b) referred (a) life (b) hunger
(c) called (d) associated (c) animal (d) game
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank number 3.
(a) recognised (b) natural (a) so (b) as
(c) crowded (d) organised (c) behind (d) while
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank number 4.
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(a) clubs (b) lifts Cloze Test - 14 (Answer)
(c) probes (d) beats
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (a)
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Cloze Test - 15
blank number 5.
In the following passage, some words
(a) shortly (b) bluntly
have been deleted. Read the passage
(c) likely (d) nicely carefully and select the most appropriate
SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45 option to fill in each blank.
The Sun is the star at the center of (1)
Cloze Test - 13 (Answer) __________ Solar System. It is a nearly perfect
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c) ball of hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us
since ancient times. It's central to mythology
Cloze Test - 14 and religion in (2) ____________ around the
world. It keeps our planet warm enough for
In the following passage, some words living things to grow. It gives us light so we can
have been deleted. Read the passage see. It is by far the most important (3)
carefully and select the most appropriate _________of energy for life on Earth. It is about
option to fill in each blank. a hundred times as wide (4)________ the Earth.
With over 49,000 plant species (1) ______ If there were no sun, many things wouldn't
as of 2018, India holds (2) ______ 11.5% of all occur like photosynthesis or the presence of
the flora in the world. Now, a new fossil record oxygen, which would have caused no existence
has (3) ______ that India is the birthplace of of life.
Asian bamboo, and they (4) ______ formed 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
about 25 million years ago in the north-eastern blank number 1.
(5) ______ of the country. (a) huge (b) typical
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) a (d) The
blank number 1. SSC CGL Tier II (07.03.2023) 9:00 to 12:00
(a) reported (b) signed 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) assigned (d) deserved blank number 2.
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 05:00 to 06:30 (a) scenes (b) processes
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) cultures (d) types
blank number 2. SSC CGL Tier II (07.03.2023) 9:00 to 12:00
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) on (b) off
blank number 3.
(c) upon (d) about
(a) control (b) gesture
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 05:00 to 06:30 (c) source (d) symbol
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SC CGL Tier II (07.03.2023) 9:00 to 12:00
blank number 3. 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) limited (b) known blank number 4.
(c) shown (d) arranged (a) like (b) as
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 05:00 to 06:30 (c) than (d) about
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CGL Tier II (07.03.2023) 9:00 to 12:00
blank number 4.
(a) was (b) has
Cloze Test - 15 (Answer)
(c) were (d) are 1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. ( )
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Cloze Test - 16
blank number 5. In the following passage, some words
(a) part (b) beside have been deleted. Read the passage
(c) type (d) bit carefully and select the most appropriate
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 05:00 to 06:30 option to fill in each blank.
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Endurance was the three-masted ship in walking out of a store with a new shade of
(1) ______ Sir Ernest Shackleton and a (2) ______ lipstick or after ordering a killer pair of boots
of 27 men sailed for the Antarctic on the 1914- online. They call it retail therapy for a reason,
1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. The and more than one scientific study has (4)
ship, originally named Polaris, was built at ______ its effectiveness. Shopping takes time
Framnaes shipyard and (3) ______ in 1912 from and concentration, whether it is being done
Sandefjord in Norway. After her commissioners online (5) ______ in your favourite store.
could no longer pay the shipyard, the ship (4) 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
______ bought by Shackleton in January 1914 blank number 1.
for the expedition, which would be her first (5) (a) whom (b) which
______. (c) who (d) whose
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
blank number 1. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) which (b) who blank number 2.
(c) that (d) where (a) seeking (b) making
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30PM (c) freaking (d) doing
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
blank number 2. 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) watch (b) team blank number 3.
(c) crew (d) group (a) within (b) off in
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30PM (c) up in (d) along with
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
blank number 3. 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) released (b) launched blank number 4.
(c) started (d) recovered (a) backed up (b) summed up
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30PM (c) held back (d) sold on
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
blank number 4. 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) were (b) was blank number 5.
(c) is (d) are (a) or (b) and
SSC MTS (08.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30PM (c) so (d) if
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
blank number 5.
(a) voyage (b) route Cloze Test - 17 (Answer)
(c) drive (d) hike 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a )
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Cloze Test - 18
Cloze Test - 16 (Answer)
In the following passage some of the
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a ) words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 17
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage, some words Tons of fruits and vegetables are produced,
have been deleted. Read the passage processed, and (1) ______ on a daily basis so
carefully and select the most appropriate that we can buy them fresh. Many of these
option to fill in each blank. pieces of produce, however, never make it into
People may seek fashion as part of (1) ______ stores. This is because many fruits and
they are and may want to be a fashion lover, vegetables such as apricots, mushrooms,
which may lead them to spend more time (2) lettuce, and pears (2) ______ brown or spoil over
______ out the latest fashion trends and more time. This reaction is also (3) ______ enzymatic
money than others on fashion products. We browning and is one of the largest causes of
all know the good feeling that goes (3) ______ (4) ______ in fruits and vegetables - even though
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it does not make the food harmful to eat. The 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
name enzymatic browning comes from the (5) blank number 2.
______ that an enzyme within the fruit turns (a) alive (b) alike
the fruit brown. (c) awake (d) agile
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC MTS (11.07.2022) 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
blank number 1. 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) dusted (b) Slipped blank number 3.
(a) has (b) had
(c) clipped (d) shipped
(c) have (d) having
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank number 4.
(a) serve (b) abide (a) learns (b) leans
(c) bend (d) turn (c) leaves (d) lives
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank number 5.
(a) passed (b) called (a) Instead (b) Apart
(c) become (d) saying (c) Often (d) Despite
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. Cloze Test - 19 (Answer)
(a) corruption (b) spoilage 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c)
(c) ablaze (d) kindle
SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15 Cloze Test - 20
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in In the following passage some of the
blank number 5. words have been deleted. Read the passage
(a) craze (b) shape carefully and select the correct answer for
(c) facade (d) fact the given blank out of the four alternatives.
SSC CHSL Tier I (10.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15 It is easy to think that the daily life of a
plant is a simple (1) ______. They seem to just
Cloze Test - 18 (Answer) stand there and sunbathe. However, plants are
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d) very busy all the time doing (2) ______ things.
This activity is aimed at surviving the day and
Cloze Test - 19 (3) ______ for the future. They are continuously
working for it. Plants need food to survive.
In the following passage some of the Being (4) ______ in the ground means that they
words have been deleted. Read the passage cannot move around to find food so they must
carefully and select the correct answer for make their own. They do this by taking water
the given blank out of the four alternatives. from the soil in (5) ______ their roots and a
The Small Indian Mongoose, (1) ______ its molecule in the air carbon dioxide into their
little round ears, is an (2) ______ hunter and leaves.
has a long snout-like face and short legs that 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
have sharp claws. It (3) ______ brown or blank number 1.
greygrizzly fur and (4) ______ in abandoned (a) once (b) one
burrows or tunnels. (5) ______ the rat-like (c) ones (d) one's
appearance, mongooses are not rodents. SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. blank number 2.
(a) of (b) to (a) much (b) many
(c) from (d) with (c) any (d) very
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank number 3.
(a) caressing (b) planning (a) with (b) at
(c) reviving (d) sensing (c) on (d) by
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. blank number 4.
(a) cluttered (b) rooted (a) little (b) least
(c) sullied (d) smudged (c) few (d) significant
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Cloze Test - 21 (Answer)
blank number 5.
(a) through (b) by 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (c)
(c) of (d) with
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
Cloze Test - 22
In the following passage some of the
Cloze Test - 20 (Answer) words have been deleted. Read the passage
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a) carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Cloze Test - 21 The modern pizza was original ly
(1).___________ in Naples, Italy but the word
In the following passage some of the
pizza is Greek in (2)._________, derived from the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
Greek word p?ktos meaning solid or clotted.
carefully and select the correct answer for
The ancient (3)._________ covered their bread
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
with oils, herbs and cheese. The first major
The Maasais live in (1)______ very beautiful
(4).__________ that led to flat bread pizza was
part of Africa. They live on the wide plains in
the use of tomato as a topping. It was common
southern and northern Kenya and northern
for the poor of the area around Naples to add
Tanzania. The area (2)______ of miles of rolling
(5)._________ to their yeast-based flat bread, and
grass land, on which you can find thorny
so the pizza began.
bushes and rocky hills. The people move from
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
one place to another according to the seasons,
the blank No.1.
looking for grasses and other plants (3)______
which their cattle can graze. They have no (a) arcaded (b) pervaded
permanent home. When they want to settle in (c) invented (d) assumed
a place for some time, they build a kind of camp SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
called a 'Manyatta', where a few families live 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
for a (4)______ weeks or months. Then they the blank No.2.
move on again, taking their few belongings with (a) origin (b) bulletin
them, and burning the old 'Manyatta' to the (c) villain (d) align
ground. SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. the blank No.3.
(a) that (b) a (a) Indians (b) Greeks
(c) their (d) Some (c) Romans (d) Spaniards
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. the blank No.4.
(a) consists (b) surrounds (a) cultivation (b) innovation
(c) measures (d) considers (c) aggravation (d) observation
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in The Games were held every four years from
the blank No.5. 1924 until 1936, after which they were
(a) tomato (b) onion (a)___________ by World War II. The Olympics
(c) herb (d) potato (b)__________ in 1948 and was (c)________ held
SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 every four years. Until 1992, the Winter and
Summer Olympic Games were held in the same
Cloze Test - 22 (Answer) years, but in accordance with a 1986
(d)__________ by the International Olympic
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a) Committee (IOC) to place the Summer and
Winter Games on 5.__________ four-year cycles
Cloze Test - 23 in alternating even-numbered years, the next
In the following passage some of the Winter Olympics after 1992 was in 199(d)
words have been deleted. Read the passage 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
carefully and select the correct answer for the blank No.1.
the given blank out of the four alternatives. (a) complicated (b) interrupted
No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ (c) corrupted (d) solicited
to improve your mental and emotional heal- SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
th, you will still need the company of (3) ______ 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
to feel and function at your best. Humans the blank No. 2.
aresocial (4) ______ with emotional needs for (a) transformed (b) confirmed
relationships and positive connections to (c) accustomed (d) resumed
others.We're not meant to survive, (5) ______ SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
alone thrive, in isolation. 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No. (2) the blank No. 4.
(a) devote (b) promote (a) indecision (b) decision
(c) assess (d) proceed (c) incision (d) precision
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blank No. (3) 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank No. 5.
(a) some (b) any
(a) customary (b) together
(c) others (d) few
(c) separate (d) matching
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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blank No. (4)
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(c) creatures (d) lives
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c)
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank No. (5) Cloze Test - 25
(a) have (b) lest
(c) let (d) get In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
Cloze Test - 23 (Answer) carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (c)
Notebook software is included
Cloze Test - 24 (1)___________ the SMART Board Interactive
Whiteboard device. This programme includes
In the following passage some of the a (2)____________ of tools for differentiating
words have been deleted. Read the passage education. Professors and students can write
carefully and select the correct answer for on the SMART Board screen using a digital pen
the given blank out of the four alternatives. or (3)_________ finger if they have a SMART
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Board. Notebook files may be saved in various one at risk for these conditions, especially
formats, printed, emailed, or posted, providing carrying extra weight (5)______ your midsection.
students with a total (4)____________ to course 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
materials. Essentially, having a SMART Board blank 1.
available may (5)_________ everything that can (a) looking (b) towards
be done on a computer. (c) facing (d) against
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blank no. 1. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) upon (b) to blank 2.
(c) along (d) with (a) count to (b) dive in
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2. 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank 3.
(a) total (b) limit
(a) desire (b) impoverishment
(c) number (d) design
SSC GD 12/01/2023 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM (c) deprivation (d) poverty
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC GD 11/01/2023 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
blank no. 3. 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) their (b) there blank 4.
(c) those (d) these (a) empirical (b) unhygienic
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC GD 11/01/2023 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
blank no. 4. 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) access (b) validity blank 5.
(c) download (d) exception (a) concerning (b) around
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blank no. 5. Cloze Test - 26 (Answer)
(a) form (b) enlighten
(c) create (d) enhance 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (b)
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Cloze Test - 27
Cloze Test - 25 (Answer)
In the following passage some of the
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (d) words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 26 the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage some of the Social media platforms and many people
words have been deleted. Read the passage on them have their own (1)______ and they
carefully and select the correct answer for areoften trying to sell you things. So, be (2)
the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ of how much time and energy you give
The most common health conditions tosellers and users and think about (3) ______
(1)_______ people today include heart disease, they want from you when engaging. To gauge
stroke, diabetes, and cancer. When people are which uses are positive and (4) ______ and
experiencing these conditions, they (2)_________ which are detrimental, ask yourself simply,
the illness side of the spectrum. Lifestyle factors when does using social media make me feel
that put you at risk for developing these good or bad, and why? Do I (5) ______use it all
conditions include smoking, alcohol substance of thetime?
use disorder, lack of exercise, sleep (3)________, 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
and a diet rich in processed foods, sugar, blank number 1.
saturated fat, and artificial flavours. An (a) steam (b) considerations
(4)______ weight is another factor that can put (c) agendas (d) excuses
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Sele ct the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank no. 4.
(a) calm (b) aware (a) quantify (b) collect
(c) aroused (d) valiant (c) grate (d) regulate
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank no. 5.
(a) that (b) whilst (a) subjugate (b) obtain
(c) which (d) what (c) release (d) maintain
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. Cloze Test - 28 (Answer)
(a) possessive (b) productive
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (d)
(c) pliable (d) punitive
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. In the following passage some of the
(a) ought to (b) could words have been deleted. Read the passage
(c) need to (d) must carefully and select the correct answer for
SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Nitrogen is essential to life (1)______ Earth.
Cloze Test - 27 (Answer) It is a component of all proteins, and it can be
(2)______ in all living systems. Nitrogen
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c)
compounds are (3)______ in organic materials,
Cloze Test - 28 foods, fertilisers, explosives and poisons.
Nitrogen is crucial to life, (4)______ in excess it
In the following passage some of the can also be (5)______ to the environment.
words have been deleted. Read the passage 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
carefully and select the correct answer for blank number 1.
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
(a) at (b) into
All plants and animals need water to
(c) on (d) in
survive. There can be no life (1) ______ earth
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without water. Why is water (2) ______
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
important? It is (3) ______ 60 percent of our
blank number 2.
body weight is made up of water. Our bodies
(a) founder (b) find
use water in all the cells, organs, and tissues,
to help (4) ______ body temperature and (5) (c) founded (d) found
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______other bodily functions.
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1. blank number 3.
(a) at (b) on (a) function (b) instant
(c) into (d) upon (c) immediate (d) present
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 2. blank number 4.
(a) so (b) as (a) such (b) because
(c) few (d) much (c) but (d) if
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 3. blank number 5.
(a) therefore (b) That (a) harmful (b) pliable
(c) Because (d) so that (c) optimistic (d) rational
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Cloze Test - 29 (Answer) Deserts probably existed much (1) ______,
during former periods of global arid climate in
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (a) the lee of mountain ranges that sheltered them
from (2) ______ or in the centre of extensive
Cloze Test - 30 continental regions. However, this would have
In the following passage some of the been primarily before the e volu tion of
words have been deleted. Read the passage angiosperms which are (3) ______ as seed
carefully and select the correct answer for producing plants. Only a few primitive plants,
the given blank out of the four alternatives. which may have been (4) ______ of the ancient
There were other stories (1) _______ Krishna. desert vegetation, occur in present day deserts.
How (2) _______ been born in a dungeon where One (5) ______ is the bizarre conifer relative
his uncle Kamsa had imprisoned his parents tumboa, in the Namib Desert of southwestern
with the intention of killing him at birth. How, Africa.
in spite of the many prison guards, he had been 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
miraculously spirited (3) ______ to safety in
blank number 1.
Gokul. How, in infancy, he killed a (4) _______
(a) earlier (b) earliest
who tried to poison him with her breast milk.
How he lifted up Mount Govardhan to shelter (c) earnest (d) early
his people from a (5) _______ that would have SSC CHSL Tier I (14.04.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
drowned them. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
the blank No. 1. (a) animals (b) brash
(a) belonging to (b) with respect (c) rain (d) birds
(c) upon (d) about SSC CHSL Tier I (14.04.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
SSC CHSL Tier I (13.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
the blank No. 2. (a) mandated (b) characterised
(a) he has (b) he had
(c) summarized (d) presented
(c) he have (d) he was
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank No. 3. blank number 4.
(a) together (b) gone (a) slot (b) task
(c) away (d) around (c) part (d) bit
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank No. 4. blank number 5.
(a) satan (b) god
(a) instance (b) sign
(c) demon (d) demoness
(c) signal (d) example
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
the blank No. 5. Cloze Test - 31 (Answer)
(a) earthquake (b) drought
(c) deluge (d) snowfall 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (d)
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Cloze Test - 32
Cloze Test - 30 (Answer)
In the following passage some of the
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (c) words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 31 the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage some of the Miss Caroline was no more (1)__________
words have been deleted. Read the passage twenty-one. She had bright auburn hair, pink(
carefully and select the correct answer for 2) __________, and wore crimson finger-nail
the given blank out of the four alternatives. polish. She al so ( 3)__________high-
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he eledpumps and a red-and-white 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(4)__________dress. She looked and smelled blank number (2)
(5)__________apeppermint drop. (a) commonly (b) casually
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) lovingly (d) usually
blank number. (1) SSC MTS (18.07.2022) 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM
(a) then (b) but 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) than (d) the blank number (3)
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) one (d) between
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blank number. (2)
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) ears (b) eyes
blank number (4)
(c) cheeks (d) eyebrows (a) Our (b) Its
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blank number. (3) 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) wore (b) worn blank number (5)
(c) wearing (d) put (a) baffled (b) delighted
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blank number. (4) Cloze Test - 33 (Answer)
(a) striped (b) stripped
(c) stepped (d) stapled 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (d)
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blank number. (5) In the following passage some of the
(a) liked (b) as words have been deleted. Read the passage
(c) like (d) as if carefully and select the correct answer for
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Speech pathologists are (1) ______ in
Cloze Test - 32 (Answer) communication disabilities. They work within
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c) multidisciplinary health-care teams (2) ______
a variety of hospital and community-based
Cloze Test - 33 sites. This (3) ______ working with medical,
nursing, and allied health professionals such
In the following passage some of the (4) ______ psychologists, occupational
words have been deleted. Read the passage therapists, social (5) ______ and physiother-
carefully and select the correct answer for apists.
the given blank out of the four alternatives. 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Many forests are cleared to (1) ______ way blank number (1)
for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is the most (a) quacks (b) teachers
(2) ______ produced vegetable oil and is found (c) experts (d) relatives
in half of all supermarket products. It's cheap, SSC MTS (18.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
versatile and can be added to (3) ______ food 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
and personal products like lipsticks and blank number (2)
shampoo. (4) ______ popularity has (5) ______ (a) across (b) after
people to clear tropical forests to grow more (c) by (d) about
palm trees. SSC MTS (18.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (1) blank number (3)
(a) made (b) take (a) includes (b) included
(c) make (d) give (c) include (d) including
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) one eye in his uncle
blank number (4) (b) one eye on his uncle
(a) than (b) so (c) one eye about his uncle
(c) like (d) as (d) one eye with his uncle
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (5) blank number .(5)
(a) migrants (b) workers (a) have been called (b) had called
(c) amateurs (d) manuals (c) has called (d) had been called
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Cloze Test - 34 (Answer) Cloze Test - 35 (Answer)

1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (b) 1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b)

Cloze Test - 35 Cloze Test - 36

In the following passage some of the In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives. the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Munoo began (1)_________. He felt resentful Children learn to walk and talk naturally,
and disheartened, thinking how he hated (1) ______ that is not the case with reading.
hisuncle. But he saw that the fellow on the steel Reading strategies are designed to help your
horse, who had bee n the cause of child develop a strong reading (2) ______ one
his(2)_________, had come to grief fifty yards built with confidence engagement and joy. As
ahe ad, havi ng colli ded with a calf (3) a parent, you are most likely always looking
__________among the crowds of men and for (3)______ that make your child want to learn.
women near the fruit shops at the crossroads. We are here to help you and your child on their
So he walked along reassured, forgetful still journey as a (4) ______ reader. Try some reading
but sufficiently cautious, with (4) _________ strategy suggestions below for kids (5)______
ahead of him,another on the row of shops, and are beginning to read all the way to those
an occasional glance behind, to see that there reading advanced chapter books.
was not another steel horse, or bicycle, as the 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
juggler (5)_________it, following. blank number 1.
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) because (b) rather
blank number.(1) (c) when (d) but
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(c) having cried (d) to cry
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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blank number 2.
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) presumption (b) foundation
blank number.(2)
(c) corporation (d) fluctuation
(a) have punished (b) be punished
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(c) having punish (d) punishment
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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blank number 3.
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number .(3) (a) blueprints (b) fashions
(a) whom strayed about (c) techniques (d) lines
(b) who strayed about SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
(c) that strayed 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) whose strayed about blank number 4.
SSC GD 13/01/2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (a) budding (b) dying
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) ripened (d) sulking
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. blank number 5.
(a) whom (b) that (a) fliers (b) magazines
(c) who (d) which (c) newspapers (d) canvas
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Cloze Test - 36 (Answer) Cloze Test - 37 (Answer)

1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c)

Cloze Test - 37 Cloze Test - 38

In the following passage some of the In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives. the given blank out of the four alternatives.
One certain benefit of online communication I have always been bad at journaling. All
either through email or even communicating my childhood diaries include major gaps: In
through WhatsApp nowadays is that there is a one (1)______, I am 8, visiting my aunt. In the
(1) ______ dependence on paper. It is said that very (2) ______, I have experienced puberty and
to make a ton of paper 17 trees have to be cut have a crush on Mohit, the kid (3) ______ sits
down. With the already existing demand for behind me in biology. Today, my journal and I
paper to meet (2) _____ needs, it would be are something like estranged acquaintances,
horrendous to keep (3) ______ the demand for who check in every now and then just to keep
paper worldwide. Online communication is a in (4)______, without really understanding why.
boon as many documents are now sent by mail Yep, we say to each other in passing,
through PDF, Microsoft Word or the JPEG everything's good. Hope all is (5) ______ with
format. This means that there is certainly a (4) you!
_______ in the use of paper due to online 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
communication. Many people read online blank number 1.
newspapers nowadays, which means there is (a) section (b) terms
a decline in the number of people buying offline (c) entry (d) passing
versions of (5) ________. SSC CHSL Tier I (09.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. blank number 2.
(a) restless (b) crest (a) next (b) over
(c) less (d) dress (c) former (d) earlier
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank number 3.
(a) controversial (b) various (a) who (b) which
(c) rare (d) handle (c) whose (d) whom
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. blank number 4.
(a) planning (b) increasing (a) taste (b) glory
(c) contriving (d) depriving (c) vision (d) touch
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 4. blank number 5.
(a) traction (b) reduction (a) bling (b) virtuous
(c) induction (d) gumption (c) well (d) mild
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Cloze Test - 38 (Answer) Cloze Test - 40
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c) In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
Cloze Test - 39 carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage some of the
Krishna helped my husbands create a
words have been deleted. Read the passage
strategy. They (1) ________ by killing
carefully and select the correct answer for
Jarasandha, themost feared (2) ________ of the
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
time-and incidentally, a long time enemy of
Fresh pineapple, chilled watermelon, and Krishna. (3)________ released the many kings
an icy cold soft drink on a hot summer's day. Jarasandha had imprisoned in his labyrinths
What do these things have in (1)______? They and gavethem back (4) ________ kingdoms. This
all taste so good because of the sweetness the made my hu sband so popular that (5)
sugar in them provides. When you think of ________they went after that, they were greeted
sugar, you probably picture the white (2)______ with friendship.
you put in cookies, that your parents put in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
their coffee, or that you (3)______ on your cereal.
the blank No. (1)
Actually, this is just one kind of sugar, called
(a) begun (b) began
sucrose, which is (4)______ from sugar cane or
(c) initiate (d) commence
sugar beets. Technical ly, sugar is a
carbohydrate that occurs (5)______ in every fruit SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
and vegetable. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (2)
blank number 1. (a) sovereignty (b) ruler
(a) balance (b) tandem (c) rule (d) dominion
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the blank No. (3)
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. (a) Then after they (b) They kept
(a) granules (b) rubbles (c) Their after they (d) They then
(c) capsules (d) stones SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
SSC CHSL Tier I (13.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (4)
blank number 3. (a) their (b) whose
(a) send (b) place (c) there (d) that
(c) sprinkle (d) raise SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
SSC CHSL Tier I (13.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. (5)
blank number 4. (a) if at all (b) whichever
(a) shelved (b) excavated (c) when if (d) wherever
(c) rugged (d) extracted SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Cloze Test - 40 (Answer)
blank number 5. 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d)
(a) naturally (b) fortunately
(c) mentally (d) happily Cloze Test - 41
SSC CHSL Tier I (13.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
Cloze Test - 39 (Answer)
carefully and select the correct answer for
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) the given blank out of the four alternatives.
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Coca-Cola is to become the new sponsor of (12 centimeters), or longer, according to
the London Eye after (1) ______ a deal to replace Encyclopedia Britannica. The largest species
France's EDF Energy. The capital's giant Ferris is the Bosavi woolly rat, which was (3)_____ in
Wheel has been a (2) ______ tourist attraction 2009 in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea
since it was introduced in 2000, when it was (and doesn't have a scientific name yet). It is
(3) ______ as the Millennium Wheel. It was (4)______ the size of a cat - 3(b)2 inches (82
previously (4) ______ by British Airways before cm)from nose to tail and (5)______ around (c)3
becoming the EDF Energy London Eye in 201(a) lbs. ((a)5 kilograms), according to CNN.
Coca-Cola will take over in January after (5) 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
______ a two-year deal with the wheel's owner, blank number (1)
Merlin Entertainments, for an undisclosed (a) species (b) sections
sum. (c) objects (d) entities
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (21.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 1. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Assorting (b) Enclosing blank number (2)
(c) Clearing (d) Signing (a) modestly (b) manually
SSC MTS (12.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30 (c) surgically (d) typically
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (21.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 2. 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Leading (b) Susceptible blank number (3)
(c) Supportive (d) Mandatory (a) screened (b) invented
SSC MTS (12.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30 (c) discovered (d) denuded
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (21.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 3. 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Based (b) Inscribed blank number (4)
(c) Published (d) Known (a) of (b) some
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (21.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 4. 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Sponsored (b) Refused blank number (5)
(c) Kept (d) Authenticated (a) counts (b) measures
SSC MTS (12.07.2022) 01:00 PM to 02:30 (c) evaluates (d) weighs
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5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. Cloze Test - 42 (Answer)
(a) Striking (b) Discovering
(c) Forging (d) Hedging 1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (d)
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Cloze Test - 43
Cloze Test - 41 (Answer) In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (a)
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 42 the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Ants, like most insects, have (1) ______ are
In the following passage some of the known as compound eyes. This means their
words have been deleted. Read the passage eyes have multiple lenses, (2) ______ in general,
carefully and select the correct answer for most species of ant do not have particularly
the given blank out of the four alternatives. great eyes for seeing (3) ______ far. Ants can
According to the Integrated Taxonomic detect movement and see the areas around
Information System (ITIS) there are more than them, but (4) ______ more on senses and
60(1)______ of rat, which means they come in information they get from their legs and
all sizes. They are (2)_____ 5 inches antennae (5) ______ from their eyes.
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1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. the blank No.(2)
(a) whose (b) how (a) has played (b) played
(c) what (d) who (c) will play (d) plays
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2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. the blank No.(3)
(a) whether (b) so (a) of (b) in
(c) but (d) rather (c) with (d) at
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3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3.
the blank No.(4)
(a) some (b) many
(a) is (b) be
(c) enough (d) very
(c) been (d) having
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4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 4. 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) calculate (b) shout the blank No.(5)
(c) rely (d) struggle (a) cricket (b) tennis
SSC MTS (12.07.2022) 05:00 PM to 06:30 (c) rugby (d) football
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
blank number 5.
(a) than (b) when
Cloze Test - 44 (Answer)
(c) then (d) thus 1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (d)
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Cloze Test - 45
Cloze Test - 43 (Answer)
In the following passage some of the
1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (a) words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 44
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage some of the Sudden changes in the gilts market are
words have been deleted. Read the passage (1)______, but when they do happen it can
carefully and select the correct answer for cause(2)_______ problems for certain types of
the given blank out of the four alternatives. pension scheme, as UK pension savers
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born (3)_______recently. In addition to raising
on February 5th, 1985 and commonly known borrowing costs for the government, the market
(a)_________ Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese mayhem following September's mini-budget
footballer who (b)__________ as a forward for (4)______ many pension providers to quickly
Spanish club Real Madrid and serves as cash in some of their holdings to try to weather
captain (c)____________ the Portuguese national
the (5)_____.
team. Ronaldo currently holds the distinction
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
of being the most expensive player in football
blank number (1)
history after (d)___________ transferred to Real
Madrid from Manchester United in a deal worth (a) high (b) easy
£80 million (€94m, US$132m). His contract (c) severe (d) rare
with Real Madrid is believed to have made him SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
the highest-paid 5._________ player in the world. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (2)
the blank No.(1) (a) bulky (b) untidy
(a) in (b) as (c) scanty (d) major
(c) at (d) for SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number (3)
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(a) seen (b) did saw 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) has seen (d) have seen the blank No. (4)
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45 (a) surface (b) walls
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) atmosphere (d) core
blank number (4) SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
(a) slated (b) forced 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) uncontrived (d) seized the blank No. (5)
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45 (a) Mars (b) Pluto
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Mercury (d) Earth
blank number (5) SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
(a) soil (b) cup
(c) pond (d) storm Cloze Test - 46 (Answer)
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1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d)
Cloze Test - 45 (Answer)
Cloze Test - 47
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d)
In the following passage some of the
Cloze Test - 46 words have been deleted. Read the passage
In the following passage some of the carefully and select the correct answer for
words have been deleted. Read the passage the given blank out of the four alternatives.
carefully and select the correct answer for Improving your well-being is considered to
the given blank out of the four alternatives. be the fundamental (1) ______of travelling.
Data (1) _______ the Pioneer spacecraft of Travelling helps to decrease the risks of heart
NASA apparently prove the theory that the high disease and anxiety (2)______developing our
surface temperature of Venus is (2) _______ to brain health. There have been studies proving
an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused that travel can have a positive impact on our
mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a heart (3) ______. The health benefit of travelling
greenhouse (3) _______ is created when energy is that when you travel to new surroundings
in the form of sunlight easily passes through a you (4) ______a restart button to your body and
planet's atmosphere, warms its (4)_______ and mind. This brings in fresh energy when you
is converted to heat radiation that is then held get back to your normal (5) ______ activities.
in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
has a relatively thin atmosphere like the blank number (1)
Earth's, but Venus' atmosphere consists of (a) sanctity (b) sanity
more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, (c) benefit (d) rancidity
compared to less than four percent inthat of SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
the 5. _______. 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (2)
the blank No. (1) (a) so (b) as
(a) through (b) from (c) while (d) because
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(c) across (d) on
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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blank number (3)
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) bloom (b) pace
the blank No. (2)
(c) health (d) being
(a) understood (b) because SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
(c) due (d) cause 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 blank number (4)
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) snatch (b) heap
the blank No. (3) (c) press (d) usurp
(a) affect (b) displacement SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15
(c) contour (d) effect 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 blank number (5)
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(a) moderate (b) arbitrate Cloze Test - 48 (Answer)
(c) regular (d) sedentary
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 05:15 to 06:15 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d)

Cloze Test - 47 (Answer) Cloze Test - 49

1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (c) In the following passage some of the
words have been deleted. Read the passage
Cloze Test - 48 carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
In the following passage some of the
Today I have a college admission interview
words have been deleted. Read the passage
with a Yale alum. Yale is Second-Best School,
carefully and select the correct answer for
but for once, I put my foot down and (1) ______to
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
apply to Best School (Harvard). The idea of
Data (1) _______ the Pioneer spacecraft of (2)______ Charlie’s younger brother at another
NASA apparently prove the theory that the high school is a bridge entirely too far. Besides,
surface temperature of Venus is (2) _______ to (3)______ knows if Harvard would even take me
an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused now that Charlie’s been suspended. My
mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a momand (4) ______ are in the kitchen. Because
greenhouse (3) _______ is created when energy of my interview, she’s steaming frozen
in the form of sunlight easily passes through a mandu(dumplings) for me as a treat. I am
planet's atmosphere, warms its (4)_______ and having a pre-mandu appetizer of Cap’n Crunch
is converted to heat radiation that is then held (the best cereal known to mankind) and (5)
in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus ______ in my Moleskine notebook.
has a relatively thin atmosphere like the
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Earth's, but Venus' atmosphere consists of
blank number 1.
more than ninety percent carbon dioxide,
compared to less than four percent inthat of (a) refused (b) levelled
the 5. _______. (c) rejoiced (d) dwelled
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
the blank No. (1) 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) through (b) from blank number 2.
(c) across (d) on (a) having been (b) being
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (c) been (d) be
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
the blank No. (2) 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) understood (b) because blank number 3.
(c) due (d) cause (a) which (b) who
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (c) whose (d) whom
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
the blank No. (3) 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) affect (b) displacement blank number 4.
(c) contour (d) effect (a) me (b) myself
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 (c) am (d) I
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in SSC CHSL Tier I (16.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
the blank No. (4) 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) surface (b) walls blank number 5.
(c) atmosphere (d) core
(a) writing (b) reading
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(c) visualising (d) sieving
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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the blank No. (5)
(a) Mars (b) Pluto Cloze Test - 49 (Answer)
(c) Mercury (d) Earth
SSC CHSL Tier I (17.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a)
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Cloze Test - 50 Through the (1) _______ , lonely years of my
childhood, when my father’s palace (2) ______
In the following passage some of the to tighten its grip (3) _______ me until I couldn’t
words have been deleted. Read the passage
(4) _______, I would go to my nurse and ask for
carefully and select the correct answer for
a story. And though she knew many wondrous
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
and edifying tales, the one I made her tell me
The difference between the solar radiation
absorbed and the thermal radiation emitted to over and over was the (5) _______ of my birth.
space (1) _____ radiation budget of the earth. 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Since there is no appreciable long-term trend the blank No. 1.
in planetary temperature, it may be (2) ______ (a) menial (b) long
that this budget is essentially zero on a global (c) beautiful (d) timid
long term average. The rate of temperature SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
change in any region is directly (3) ______ to 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
energy budget of the region and inversely the blank No. 2.
proportional to its heat capacity. While the (a) perhaps (b) seemed
radiation (4) ______ may dominate the average (c) thought (d) besides
energy budget of many surfaces, nonradiative SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
energy transfer and storage also are (5) ______ 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
important when local changes are considered. the blank No. 3.
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) revolving (b) around
blank number 1. (c) encompassing (d) surround
(a) placates (b) determines
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(c) examines (d) duplicates
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
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the blank No. 4.
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. (a) breathe (b) breath
(a) exercised (b) faded (c) breathing (d) breathed
(c) pleaded (d) concluded SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
blank number 3. (a) ode (b) news
(a) symmetrical (b) twisted (c) story (d) poem
(c) proportional (d) hospitable SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in Cloze Test - 51 (Answer)
blank number 4.
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (c)
(a) heat (b) balance
(c) crescent (d) budget
Cloze Test - 52
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in In the following passage some of the
blank number 5. words have been deleted. Read the passage
(a) generally (b) modestly carefully and select the correct answer for
(c) manually (d) cynically the given blank out of the four alternatives.
SSC CHSL Tier I (20.03.2023) 09:00 to 10:00 There are so many myths about the (1)
Cloze Test - 50 (Answer) ______ impacts of milk on health. Changing how
much milk you drink because of (2) ______
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) myths may mean you are unnecessarily
restricting this (3) ______ nutritious drink.
Cloze Test - 51 Australians often restrict dairy foods when they
In the following passage some of the try to (4) ______ weight believing them to be
words have been deleted. Read the passage fattening. While dairy products naturally
carefully and select the correct answer for contain fat there are many reduced fat products
the given blank out of the four alternatives. (5) ______.
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1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) founded (b) had founded
blank number 1. (c) find (d) found
(a) welcoming (b) kind SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
(c) impolite (d) negative 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 blank number 3.
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) utterly (b) perpetually
blank number 2. (c) grandly (d) potentially
(a) thus (b) these SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
(c) this (d) those 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 blank number 4.
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) donate (b) swipe
blank number 3. (c) send (d) travel
(a) suddenly (b) invisibly SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45
(c) nominally (d) highly 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 blank number 5.
(a) radiation (b) synergy
4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) ensemble (d) performance
blank number 4.
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(a) meditate (b) subjugate
(c) leverage (d) lose Cloze Test - 53 (Answer)
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (d)
blank number 5. Cloze Test - 54
(a) deficient (b) available
(c) durable (d) inoperable In the following passage some of the
SSC CHSL Tier I (14.03.2023) 02:30 to 03:30 words have been deleted. Read the passage
carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 52 (Answer) the given blank out of the four alternatives.
A new world research shows that the French
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (b) (1) ______ large amounts of cheese and butter.
Therefore, they have low levels of heart disease.
Cloze Test - 53 The research (2) ______ that animal fat is good
In the following passage some of the for human body and helps in reducing the risks
words have been deleted. Read the passage of heart attack. This study was (3) ______ in
2018 in 21 low and middle income countries.
carefully and select the correct answer for
However, it (4) ______ that eating moderately is
the given blank out of the four alternatives.
the (5) ______ key in this regard.
A recent study that (1) ______ people’s brains
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
at different points in their work day (2) ______ blank number 1.
high-demand tasks which require intense, (a) consume (b) drink
constant concentration can lead to build-up of (c) gobble (d) Take
a (3) ______ toxic chemical called glutamate. SSC CGL Tier I (06.12.2022) 02:30 to 03:30
Normally used to (4) ______ signals from nerve 2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
cells, in large quantities glutamate alters the blank number 2.
(5) ______ of a brain region involved in planning (a) accepts (b) credits
and decision making, the lateral prefrontal (c) trusts (d) believes
cortex (lPFC). SSC CGL Tier I (06.12.2022) 02:30 to 03:30
1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. blank number 3.
(a) scanned (b) answered (a) directed (b) managed
(c) illuminated (d) buzzed (c) supervised (d) conducted
SSC CHSL Tier I (15.03.2023) 11:45 to 12:45 SSC CGL Tier I (06.12.2022) 02:30 to 03:30
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in 4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. blank number 4.
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(a) closed (b) concluded Cloze Test - 55 (Answer)
(c) finished (d) Stopped
SSC CGL Tier I (06.12.2022) 02:30 to 03:30 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (b)
5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5. Cloze Test - 56
(a) crucial (b) diligent In the following passage some of the
(c) principle (d) eminent words have been deleted. Read the passage
SSC CGL Tier I (06.12.2022) 02:30 to 03:30 carefully and select the correct answer for
Cloze Test - 54 (Answer) the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The Ministry of Defence has (1) ______ the
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a) formal Government Sanction Letter (2) ______
grant of permanent commission (PC) to women
Cloze Test - 55 officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army
In the following passage some of the Headquarters had (3) ______ in motion a series
words have been deleted. Read the passage of preparatory actions for conduct of the
carefully and select the correct answer for Permanent Commission Selection Board for
the given blank out of the four alternatives. affected women officers. The Selection Board
Delhi National Zoological Park, which will be scheduled as (4) ______ as all affected
opened in 1959, is (1) ________ next to the well Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women
known Old Fort. One of the top zoos in the officers exercise their option and complete (5)
entire Asian continent, it stands out for its (2) ______ documentation,” the Army said in a
________ to give the animals and the birds statement.
housed there a habitat that is as close to 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
natural as possible. With a total area of 214 blank number 1.
acres, it is perfect for picnics, (3) ________ in (a) imbibed (b) accused
the winter. The National Zoological Gardens in (c) extracted (d) issued
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rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis (c) method (d) Process
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1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b)
will try to (3) _______________ myself in some
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In the following passage some of the the only arms I (5) ____________ myself to use:
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Comprehension- 01 4. The word vital as used in the context means
(a) primary (b) important
Read the following passage carefully and (c) healthy (d) lively
answer the questions given below it in the
context of the passage. Comprehension - 01 (Answer)
Newspapers sell because of news and
editorial coverage but it gets more revenue from 1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b)
advertisements. News costs money, while
Comprehension- 02
advertisements fetch money. The economics of
modern newspapers is such that it cannot run Read the following passage carefully and
by just selling news; it has to depend on answer the questions given below it in the
advertisements. The economics of newspaper context of the passage.
publishing requires both subscribers who can Once an ant who had come to drink at a
afford to buy newspapers and businessmen stream fell into the water and was carried away
who can afford to advertise in it. The growth of by the swift current. She was in great danger
the press depends on both. Therefore, in of drowning. A dove perched on a nearby tree,
newspaper management neither aspect can be saw the ant in danger and dropped a leaf into
neglected. the water. The ant climbed onto this and was
Co-ordination among the various carried to safety. Sometime after this a hunter,
departments editorial, circulation, advertising creeping through the bushes, saw the dove
and production- is very essential for effective asleep and took careful aim with his gun. He
and better management. The head of various was about to fire when the ant who was nearby,
departments must be part of the management carried forward and bit him sharply in the
of a newspaper. They must be aware of the ankle. Thus, the hunter missed his aim and
goals set, policies and future plans of the
the loud noise of the gun awakened the dove
management. They cannot afford to remain cut
from her sleep. She saw her danger and flew
off from the mainstream of management
swiftly away to safety. Thus, the ant repaid the
function. In addition, each department should
dove for having saved in the foaming current
keep the other department managers informed
of the stream.
of those of its activities that will be useful to
1. The ant came to the stream to
them. This is a vital aspect of newspaper
(a) fall into it
management.
1. The growth of a newspaper depends on (b) look at the swift current
(a) the growth and news coverage (c) carry back some water
(b) large scale subscribers (d) drink at it
(c) advertisers 2. The dove dropped a leaf into the water to
(d) subscribers and advertisers (a) save the ant
2. The main idea of the second (b) down the ant
(a) the future of newspapers (c) help itself
(b) how to sell newspapers (d) perch on it
(c) effective newspaper management 3. The dove was in danger because
(d) the role of the heads of departments (a) a hunter wanted to care for it
3. The word goal in the passage means (b) there was bush nearby
(a) aim (b) conclusion (c) a hunter was about to shoot it
(c) result (d) benefit (d) it had fallen off the breach
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4. The word 'aim' at in this passage means (a) refusing to acknowledge the danger
(a) to point a gun at something or someone (b) refusing to play with the threat
(b) to have an ambition (c) playing and threatening
(c) to try to reach somewhere (d) putting down the threat
(d) to look at something 2. The word 'ballooned' implies
(a) playing with balloons
Comprehension - 02 (Answer) (b) decreased
(c) increased tremendously
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a)
(d) increased slightly
Comprehension- 03 3. Belle Vue Clinic is the name of
(a) a medicine shop
Read the following passage carefully and (b) a nursing home
answer the questions given below it in the (c) a clinic with a good view
context of the passage. (d) a clinic with a bell in it
Fever in the season of dengue is sending 4. The rush in hospitals has been rising
Calcuttans scurrying to hospitals for (a) for more than one month
admission, triggering a shortage of beds that (b) for the last four nights
has forced some private health care institutes (c) for moiré than four days
to even postpone planned surgeries. (d) for more than fifteen days
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals on the Bypass
had 504 patients in its care on Thursday of Comprehension - 03 (Answer)
whom 70 had been admitted with fever. Belle 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (d)
Vue Clinic had 180 patients, 32 of them with
dengue. Calcutta Medical Research Institute Comprehension- 04
had 350 patients 60 of them with fever. The
number of people admitted for treatment of Read the following passage carefully and
fever caused by dengue or any undiagnosed answer the questions given below it in the
illness has been rising every day across context of the passage.
hospitals for more than a fortnight. Insects, by far the most abundant creatures
on earth, might have taken over long ago if
"There had been heavy pressure on all
hordes of them weren't eaten away everyday
private hospitals for admission of dengue and
by birds, frogs or spiders. But these tiny, six-
cases of unknown fever since the beginning of
legged invertebrates have many ways of
August. Now it is a surge," said Pradip Tandon,
protecting themselves: a speedy get away,
President of the Association of Hospitals of
venomous stings, repugnant odours, poisonous
Eastern India.
flesh or irritating hairs.
In July, four to five patients were getting
Howeve r, camouflage is the most
admitted with fever on an average in every spectacular form of insect trickery. Some
hospital. deceive their enemies by taking on the
The number has since ballooned with the appearance of a dreaded species.
Calcutta Municipal Corporation apparently in This is called mimesis. It's how small wasp
denial about the extent of the dengue outbreak moths imitate wasps, thanks to the black and
and the Government focused on playing down yellow rings on their armour, their diaphanous
the threat. wings and irregular flight. Some butterflies
Such has been the rush of patients with simply disappear by becoming exactly the color
fever that some hospitals are calling up people of their host plant. Others disguise, their shape
to postpone admissions planned in advance, with disruptive patterns of colors-the principle
mostly for surgeries. "We have told many people used design military to uniforms.
to come only when we call them to confirm 1. The main theme of the passage is
availability of beds," said an official at Belle (a) eco-balance
Vue. (b) fearful insects
1. The Government's 'playing down the threat' (c) environment
means (d) camouflage
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2. "Some butterflies simply disappear _____" (b) As a moral reformer
Means that butterflies. (c) As a leader of people
(a) fly away to save themselves (d) Humanity
(b) are destroyed by their enemies 2. Which of the following statements best
(c) only appear to have gone reflects Gandhiji's philosophy?
(d) cannot be found any more (a) Make sacrifice for others
3. Small wasp moths protect themselves by (b) Be an incorrigible idealist
(a) a speedy get away (c) Love mankind
(d) Example is better than precept
(b) changing color
3. What does the author mean when he says,
(c) venomous stings
"He must first subject himself to its ordeal"?
(d) irritating hairs (a) He must himself preach people
4. " Might have taken over long ago" refers to (b) He must be conservative in his
the insects' ability to experiment
(a) fight men (c) He must overcome his hardships
(b) assert supremacy (d) He must first apply his experiment on
(c) camouflage themselves himself
(d) run away from their enemies 4. The nearest meaning of the expression 'an
incorrigible idealist' is
Comprehension - 04 (Answer) (a) he was an orthodox idealist
(b) his idealism needed no improvement
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b)
(c) his idealism was useless
Comprehension- 05 (d) they did not compromise with his
idealism
Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions given below it in the Comprehension - 05 (Answer)
context of the passage. 1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (d)
Gandhiji advises his followers to hate evil
without hating evil-doer. It sounds an Comprehension- 06
impossible thing, if he has made it as true as it
can be, in his own life. Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions given below it in the
Great as he is as a politician, as a leader of
context of the passage.
men, as a moral reformer, he is greater than
In the world have we made health an end
all these as a man, because none of these
in itself? We have forgotten that health is really
aspects and activities limit his humanity.
a means to enable a person to do his work and
They are rather inspired and sustained by
do it well. A lot of modern med- icine is
it. Though an incorrigible idealist and given to
concerned with promotion of good health. Many
referring all conduct to certain pet formulae of patients as well as many physicians pay very
his own, he is essentially a lover of men and little attention to health; but very much
not of mere ideas, which makes him so cautious attention to health makes some people imagine
and conservative in his revolutionary schemes. that they are ill. Our great concern with health
If he proposes an experiment for society, is shown by the medical columns in newspaper,
he must first subject himself to its ordeal. If he the health articles in popular magazines and
calls for a sacrifice, he must first pay its price the popularity of the television programme and
himself. While many socialists wait for all to all those books on medicine. We talk about
be deprived of their privileges before they would health all the time. Yet, for the most only result
part with theirs, this man first renounces before is more people are with imaginary illnesses.
he ventures to make any claims on The healthy man should not be wasting any
renunciation of others. time talking about health, he should be using
1. Which of the following traits of Gandhiji's health for work, the work he does and the work
character is best reflected in the passage? that good health makes possible.
(a) Organizational quality
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1. Modern medicine is primarily concerned eration is comprised of people who possess (1)
with common age (2) common beliefs and (3)
(a) promotion of good health. perceived membership in the same generation.
(b) pe ople suffering from imaginary A generation is approximately 22 years in
illnesses. length. Since a lifetime may reach 80-90 years,
(c) people suffering from real illnesses. mem- bers of 4 generations are alive at one
(d) increased efficiency in work. time. The four gener- ational archetypes
2. A healthy man should be concerned with identified by Strauss are Idealist. Reac- tive,
(a) his work which good health makes Civic and Adaptive. Idealists are "Increasingly
possible. indulged youths after a secular crisis," who
(b) looking after his health. cultivate principle rath- er than pragmatism
(c) his health which work possible. in midlife, and emerge as "visionary elders."
(d) talking about health. Reactives grow up "under protected and
3. Talking about health all the time makes criticized youths during a spiritual awakening,"
people mature into risk tak- ing adults, mellow into
(a) always suffer from imaginary illnesses. "pragmatic midlife leaders during a secular
(b) so metimes suffer from imaginary crisis," and become reclusive elders. Civics
illnesses. grow 30 up "increasingly protected youths after
(c) rarely suffer from imaginary illnesses. a spiritual awaken- ing," become "a heroic and
(d) often suffer from imaginary illnesses. achieving cadre of young adults," build
4. The passage suggests that institutions as midlifers, and "emerge as busy
(a) health is an end in itself. midli- fers, attacked by the next spiritual
(b) health is a blessing. awakening." Adapti ves grow up as
(c) health is only a means to an end. "overprotected and suffocated youths during a
(d) we should not talk about health. secular crisis," become "risk-averse, conformist
5. The passage tells us rising adults," mature into "indecisive arbitrator
(a) how medicines should be manufactured. leaders during a spiritual awakening," and
(b) what a healthy man should or should become sensitive elders.
not do. 1. What is the assumption made by Strauss
(c) what the television progra-mmes shoud and Howe?
be about. (a) Alternate generations live similar lives.
(d) how best to imagine illnesses. (b) Four generations co-exist at one and the
same time.
Comprehension - 06 (Answer)
(c) The cycles of generations share some
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (b) common features and moods.
(d) Each constellational era corresponds to
Comprehension- 07 recurring types of historical events and
Read the following passage carefully and mood.
answer the questions given below it in the 2. What is the dissimilarity between adjacent
context of the passage. generations?
Authors William Strauss and Neil Howe are (a) Adjacent generations do no live similar
known for their theories about cycles of lives.
generations in American his- tory. They refer (b) Each generation focuses on its specific
to each cycle of four generations as a con- traits.
stellation, and they posit that each (c) Adjacent generations are not influenced
constellational era cor- responds to "recurring by each other.
types of historical events" and moods. They (d) Adjacent generations are not in touch
state that adjacent generations do not live with each other.
similar lives. and that each generation ages as 3. According to the passage which of the
a singular cohort as time moves forward. following statements can be inferred?
According to Strauss and Howe, each gen-
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(a) Idealists are one generation younger physical and mental pleasures. The industrial
than the reactives. revolu- tion led to a drastic escalation of earth's
(b) Adaptives are elders when Civics are surface tempera- ture. Man exploited nature
mildlifers. for his benefits, without any foresight as to what
(c) When Reactives are adults, Civics are the implications of his actions would
youths. be.Indiscriminate industrialization resulted in
(d) Reactives are oe generation younger urban migra- tion as the rural poor settled in
than the Civics. cities in search of opportu- nities. Cities,
4. According to the passage, what happens to already facing a population crisis could not
the Civic generation as its members center accommodate the migrants and this led to the
mildlife? development of slums. This has resulted in
(a) It is attacked by Idealists, who are increased pressure on the available resources
coming of age. and further degradation of the environ- ment.
(b) It is attacked by Idealists, who are 1. A state of decadence has come about
visionary elders. because of
(c) It is attacked by Adaptives, who are (a) indiscriminate exploitation of resources.
rising adults. (b) due to half-hearted attempts.
(d) It is attacked by Adaptives, who are (c) natural disasters.
youths. (d) None of the above
5. Pragmatic most closely means 2. why would the future generations find it
(a) behaving in a reckless way. difficult to live on the earth?
(b) acting in a practical way. (a) Due to global warming.
(c) acting on the basis of principle (b) Because they have inherited an
(d) behaving in a reclusive way. overexploited environment.
(c) Because they rely only on technology.
Comprehension - 07 (Answer) (d) Due to lack of sustainability.
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 3. Implications means
(a) after effects.
Comprehension- 08 (b) consequences.
(c) wrong doing.
Read the following passage carefully and (d) causes.
answer the questions given below it in the 4. The theme of the passage is
context of the passage. (a) environmental degradation
The environment comprises all the physical, (b) environmental pollution
social and cultural factors and conditions (c) crisis faced by the modern world
influencing the existence or the development (d) All of the above
of an organism. Due to indiscriminate in- 5. Industrialization has resulted in
dustrialization, man has created a state of (a) overpopulation
decadence. He has continuously tampered (b) crowding of cities
"with nature which has result- ed in the threat (c) migration of people to the cities
to the sustenance of mankind. Although, (d) Both (2) and (3)
attempts have been made to restore nature to
its previous state of purity and serenity, the Comprehension - 08 (Answer)
efforts have not been whole- hearted.
Earth is the home we all share and would 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (d)
pass on to our future generations as their Comprehension- 09
legacy. But if they inherit the present state of
the world, they would be unable to sustain ing. Hybrid vehicles are an example of an
themselves. Man has steadily improved the energy-efficient technology that is good for both
tech- nologies and other means necessary for consumers and the environment.
higher production of wealth and for the
1. Two kinds of propelling forces used by
availability of devices that could give more
hybrid vehicles are
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(a) electric motor and power. across the human face. Smile has the power to
(b) electric engine and generator. dissolve all worries. It has the all pervasive
(c) gasoline engine and electric motor. ability to lift us from the abysmal depth of
(d) electrical battery and gasoline. gloominess. We should not be cowed down by
2. The differe nce between hybrid and work pressure that a constant frown imprisons
conventional vehicle is that our face. In built confidence and positive atti-
(a) hybrids are heavier as compared to tude help a smile to blossom. A face bereft of
conventional ones. smile makes us unarmed, for it is the smile
(b) hybrids do not use electric motors while that is a pleasant weapon which resists all
convertional ones do. hurdles and problems that depress us. If we
(c) hybrids use gas while conventional learn to smile in a crisis, it shows that we have
vehicles use petrol. the forbearance and courage to face the crisis.
(d) hybrids use two ypes of propulsios while A smile, after all, helps us preserve our perfect,
conventionals rely on one. present unmindful of our past or future.
3. Why do HEVs use two types of propulsions? 1. What is meant by programmed our lives?
(a) To go faster. (a) We have set a mechanical routine.
(b) To use gasoline efficientlly. (b) We like to become software engineers.
(c) To provide a comfortable ride. (c) We give various programmes.
(d) to become environmental friendly. (d) We give a set of instructions.
4. Regenerative most closely means 2. Which of the following statements is not
(a) restorative true in the context of the passage?
(b) electric (a) If we don't smile we are ruining our
(c) gasoline present.
(d) powerful (b) If we smile we are mad.
5. In the context of the passage which of the (c) The frown on our face is an indication
following best articulates how the author of the strees.
regards the topic? (d) Confidence and optimism help us to be
(a) Conventional vehicles may be more cheerful.
powerful than hybrid vehicles but hybrid 3. The author's main objective in writing the
vehicles are more socially responsible. passage seems to be
(b) Since hybrid vehicles use less gasoline (a) to warn us of a dull future.
and put fewer emissions into the (b) to ighlight the ill-effects of computers.
atmosphere, they are better for the (c) To enhance our skil l of time-
environment. management.
(c) Hybrid vehicles are less expensive, so (d) to unfold the healing powers ofa gentle
they are a smarter buy than smile.
conventional vehicles. 4. Smile is referred to as a pleasant weapon
(d) Conventional vehicles are faster but because
hybrid vehicles are better for the (a) it is harmful.
environment. (b) it pierces the heart.
(c) it helps us overcome our problems.
Comprehension - 09 (Answer) (d) it is painful.
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (b) 5. Choose the most appropriate title to the
passage.
Comprehension- 10 (a) Game of life
Read the following passage carefully and (b) Modern living
answer the questions given below it in the (c) Crisis management
context of the passage. (d) Effects of cheerful living
Modern living has programmed our lives to Comprehension - 10 (Answer)
a hectic, monotonous schedule that we have
forgotten the gentle smile that once fleeted 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (d)
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Comprehension- 11 The Stone Age was a period of history which
began in approximately 2 million B.C. and
Read the following passage carefully and lasted until 3000 B.C. Its name was derived
answer the questions given below it in the
from the stone tools and weapons that modern
context of the passage.
scientists discovered. This period was divided
Suppose your son misbehaves towards you,
into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic
or your father one day in his anger is unduly
severe to you, it is no great virtue to forgive Ages. During the first period (2 million to 8000
them. Suppose a brother of yours does you B.C.) the fist hatchet and the use of fire for
some harm, and you say, "Never mind, you are heating and cooking were developed. As a result
my brother. I let you go," there is no great virtue of the Ice Age, which evolved about one million
in that. The difficulty is when you have to forget years in the Paleolithic Age, people were fored
the sins of your enemies. If your Dayady who to seek shelter in caves, wear clothing and
has always hated you, does you some fresh develop new tools. During the Mesolithic Age
injury and you forgive that, then it is a real act (8000 to 6000 B.C.) people made crude pot-
of forgiveness. tery and the first fish hooks, took dogs for
It is that which the Mahatma preaches. He hunting and developed a bow and arrow, which
says. "For- give thine enemies," which is one of was used until the fourteenth century A.D. The
the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is a mistake Neolithic Age (6000 to 3000 B.C.) saw human
to think Christianity alone preaches the virtue. kind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs and
Other religions also teach it. Now Gandhi is
cattle. becoming less nomadic than in the
pre- eminently a Hindu, and he says he is living
previous eras, establishing permane nt
the best part of Hinduism when he himself
forgives the sins of enemies. and asks people settlements and creating Governments.
to love them as their friends. 1. The Stone Age was divided into
1. Whom should we forgive? (a) 5 periods (b) 3 periods
(a) Son (b) Father (c) 4 periods (d) 6 periods
(c) Dayady (d) Brother 2. Which of the following was first developed
2. What is difficult to forget? in Paleolithic period?
(a) Sins of enemies. (a) The bow and arrow
(b) Sins of brothers. (b) Pottery
(c) Sins of friends. (c) The first hatchet
(d) Sins of parents. (d) The fish hook
3. Forgive thine enemies is one of the teaching 3. How many years did Mesolithic Age exist?
of (a) 2000 (b) 2000
(a) Mohammed (b) Mahaveer (c) 5000 (d) 4000
(c) Jesus Christ (d) Gandhiji 4. Which period lasted longest?
4. What virtue of Gandhiji is the author talking
(a) Paleolithic (b) Ice Age
about?
(c) Mesolithic (d) Neolithic
(a) Piety (b) Courage
(c) Selflessness (d) Forgiveness 5. When did the people create Governments?
5. By practising forgiveness Gandhiji lives the (a) 8000 to 6000 B.C.
best part of (b) 2 millions to 8000 B.C.
(a) Jainism (b) Hinduism (c) 6000 to 3000 B.C.
(c) Budhism (d) Christianity (d) 2 millions to 1 million B.C.

Comprehension - 11 (Answer) Comprehension - 12 (Answer)

1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (b) 1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (c)

Comprehension- 12 Comprehension- 13
Read the following passage carefully and Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions given below it in the answer the questions given below it in the
context of the passage. context of the passage.
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Developed in New Zealand in the 1990s, Comprehension- 14
originally as a means of crossing water,
zorbing involves rolling downhill in a large, Read the following passage carefully and
PVC ball, and an activity which requires no answer the questions given below it in the
more skill than that of a hamster running context of the passage.
inside its wheel. The three-metre zorb has Michelle Obama plans to go to Oak Creek,
two skins, with the area between them Milwaukee, to meet family members of those
inflated to provide effective cushioning and killed and injured in the gurdwara shooting
so prevent zor- bonauts from hurting this month.
themselves as they hurtle along at speeds The White House said the First Lady's visit
of up to 50 kilometres per hour. Zorbers on Thursday is part of the administration's
are also harnessed inside the ball to stop outreach to the Sikh community after the
them moving around. In 'Hydrozorbing August 5 shooting. A gunman killed six people
however, you have to do away with the attending Sunday services before killing
straps and slide around in a bucket or two himself. The gunman was associated with white
of water. This version can be enjoyed alone, supremacists and neo-Nazi groups.
or you can share the experience with up to Investigators say they may never know for
two other people inside the same zorb. But certain what prompted his attack.
don't be surprised if you get the odd bump The Sikh community welcomed the White
or bruise! House announcement as a great gesture. It is
1. Zorbing is great to hear that the First Lady will be
comforting the families devastated by the
(a) a form of transport.
violence in the gurdwara, the chairman of the
(b) a form of sport.
Sikh Council, Rajwant Singh, said
(c) a stunt act in a circus.
1. The shootout on August 5 was at
(d) an indoor game.
(a) Milwaukee (b) The White House
2. The people who actively take up zorbing are
(c) Washington (d) Canada.
called
2. The shootout killed
(a) Zorboes. (b) Zorbs.
(a) Americans (b) Michelle Obama
(c) Zorbingers. (d) Zorbers.
(c) Sikhs (d) A gunman
3. The author implies that zorbing
3. The gunman was a member of
(a) involves a lot of skills and a fari amount
(a) Oak Creek (b) a gurdwara
of risks.
(c) neo-Nazi groups (d) Sikh community
(b) requires a hamster to run inside the
4. What was the cause of the gunmans attack?
wheels.
(a) Distaste for Sunday services.
(c) was not at first intended as a land-based (b) His association with white supremacists
sport. ans neo Nazi groups.
(d) builds up team spirit. (c) His hatred for Indians.
4. Zorbing is fairly safe because (d) Particular reason may never be known.
(a) there is adequate cushioning in the 5. Rajwant Singh
zorbs. (a) criticized Michelle Obama.
(b) it does not require much skill (b) appreciated Michelle Obama.
(c) the PVC balls are airtight. (c) attacked Michelle Obama.
(d) builds up team spirit. (d) grieved over Michelle Obama.
5. Hydrozorbing is
(a) a form of zorbing in air.
Comprehension - 14 (Answer)
(b) a very violent form of zorbing. 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (b)
(c) a form of zorbing in or with water.
(d) zorbing with a two-member team. Comprehension- 15
Comprehension - 13 (Answer) Read the following passage carefully and
answer the questions given below it in the
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) context of the passage.
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Women's education in India is one of the (d) ours is a male dominated society.
foremost concerns of the Government of India 3. ________ has been a major boost for female
as well as of the society at large. It is due to literacy in India today.
the fact that at the present time, the educated (a) The global movement to gain queal
women play a very significant role in overall status for women
development and progress of the country. (b) The modern governmental system
Women hold a prominent position in the Indian (c) Increase in the number of broad-minded
society and all over the world. However, since men
the prehistoric times women were denied (d) Increase in the number of women in
opportunities and had to suffer for the prominent positions
hegemonic mascu line ideology. This 4. Progress and improvement in education for
unjustifiable and unwarrantable oppres sion women has enabled them to
had resulted into a movement that fought to (a) overthrow male hegemony.
achieve the equal status of women all over the (b) bag coveted positions for themselves.
world. Women's education in India is the (c) create an impact on all aspects of life.
consequence of such progress and this led to (d) All of the above.
the tremendous improvement of women's condi 5. Find the option opposite in meaning to
tion throughout the world. Nevertheless unjustifiable.
eradication of fe- male illiteracy is considered (a) compulsory (b) progressive
as a major concern today. (c) reasonable (d) methodical
In the present era, the Indian society has
established a number of institutions for the Comprehension - 15 (Answer)
educational development of women and girls. 1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (c)
These educational institutions aim for im-
mense help and are concerned with the Comprehension- 16
development of women. In the modern society,
Read the following passage carefully and
women In India have come a long way. Indian
answer the questions given below it in the
women are at par with men in all kinds of tasks
context of the passage.
like reaching the moon, conquering Mount
Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of
Everest. and participating in all fields. All this
mainly twogroups of islands, with distinctive
is possible just be- cause of education and the
features of the original residents-Negroid and
profound impact it has had on women.
Mongolese. It is strange to see how these two
1. Education for women is necessary
different groups migrated to these islands so
(a) to enable more women to conquer Mt. far from the mainland-from India and
Everest. Myanmar. The aboriginals found in these
(b) to usher in modern and progressive islands are the Jarawas. Sentinelese, Onges,
society. Shompenites, mainly found in Andaman and
(c) to protest against masculine supremacy. the Nicobarese in Nicobar. Of these the
(d) to establish more educational Nicobarese in general, and some of the Onges,
institutions. have accepted the so-called modern civilization
2. In present times, education for women is and learned the use of modern tools and
not at par with that of their male facilities.
counterparts because They can be seen frequently in the Port Blair
(a) Indian women did not join the worldwide market. The aboriginals are looked after by the
movement to gain equal status for Anthropological Department of the
themselves. Government, who make regular visits to their
(b) Female illiteracy is a major social islands and supply them with food and other
problem. necessities. These aboriginals still do not know
(c) Indian women are traditionally more how to use a matchbox and prepare fire by
preoccupied with their household rubbing two pieces of wood; they also do not
duties. know the use of cloth. If the people from the

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Anthropological Department offer them clothes, Comprehension - 16 (Answer)
they use them only as turbans and not to wrap
their bodies. 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (b)
1. Original residents of Andaman and Nicobar 6. (c) 7. (a) 8. (d) 9. (c) 10.(a)
Islands are
(a) Negroid Comprehension- 17
(b) Mongolese Read the following passage carefully and
(c) Negroid and Mongolese answer the questions given below it in the
(d) None of them context of the passage.
2. The so-called modern civilization has been The desert floras shame us with their
accepted in general by cheerful adaptations to the se asonal
(a) all the aboriginals.(b) the Nicobarese. limitations. Their whole duty is to flower and
(c) the Jarawas. (d) the Onges. fruit, and they do it hardly, or with tropical
3. the original residentes migrated to the luxuriance. as the rain admits. It is recorded
island from in the report of the Death Valley expedition that
(a) India after a year of abundant rains, on the Colorado
(b) Myanmar desert was found a specimen of Amaranthus
(c) Sri Lanka. ten feet high. A year later the same species in
(d) India and Myanmar. the same place matured in the drought at four
4. The Jarawas, Sentinelese, Onges and inches. Seldom does the desert herb attain the
Shompenites are mainly found in full stature of the type. Extreme aridity and
(a) Andaman. extreme altitude have the same dwarfing effect,
(b) Nicobar. so that we find in the high Sierras and in Death
(c) Andaman and Nicobar. Valley related species in miniature that reach
(d) Port Blair. a comely growth in mean temperatures. Very
5. The aboriginals are looked after by fertile are the desert plants in expedients to
(a) the Goverment of India. prevent evaporation, turning their foliage edge-
(b) the Anthropological Department of the wise toward the sun, growing silky hairs,
Government. exuding thick gum. The wind, which has a long
(c) the tourism Department. sweep, harries and helps them. It rolls up
(d) some NGOs. dunes about the stocky stems, encompassing
6. The aboriginals are still ignorant of the use and protective, and above the dunes, which
of may be, as with the mesquite, three times as
(a) fire. high as a man, the blossoming twigs flourish
(b) clothes. and bear fruit.
(c) matchbox and cloth. 1. What lesson do the desert floras have to
(d) matchbox. teach us?
7. If clothes are offered, the aboriginals use (a) how to live a long time
them as (b) how to adapt to limitations
(a) turbans. (b) wrappers. (c) how to grow with grace.
(c) curtains (d) None of these (d) how to grow in dry places.
8. The aboriginals prepare fire by 2. How does the wind keep the desert floras
(a) rubbing two pieces of stone. to grow?
(b) using a matchbox. (a) by blowing the heat away
(c) using gas lighter. (b) by rolling up protective sand dunes
(d) rubbing two pieces of wood. (c) by blowing gently
9. Find out a word which means to cover. (d) by blowing the clouds away
(a) Turbans (b) cloth 3. The desert plants face the danger of ......
(c) wrap (d) prepare from extreme aridity and extreme altitude.
10.Find out a word which is the antonym for (a) early death
usual. (b) loss of reproduction
(a) strange (b) migrated (c) painful growth
(c) frequently (d) regular (d) dwarfism
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4. The mesquite is a ________. 3. In this passage the writer highlights the
(a) a tribe of people fact that
(b) a type of desert animal (a) Journalists differ in their opinion on the
(c) a sand dune function of a newspaper
(d) a desert flora (b) A newspaper should reflect the
5. What stops the desert floras performing community it serves.
their duty well? (c) A newspaper should only concentrate on
(a) the desert sand local affairs.
(b) the rain (d) Newspaper can eradicate injustic.
(c) the people who pluck them 4. The expression warts and all in the passage
(d) the desert animals means
Comprehension - 17 (Answer) (a) hopes and fears
(b) with no attempt to conceal blemishes
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (d) and inadequacies
(c) the community's problems
Comprehension- 18
(d) the reader's grievances
Read the following passage carefully and 5. What is the main purpose of a newspaper?
answer the questions given below it in the (a) Encourage the readers to be pretentious.
context of the passage. (b) Project news objectively and
Journalists argue over functions of a imaginatively.
newspaper: I feel that a provincial paper's (c) To present facts in a bluntway
purpose is not only to present and project the (d) Exert influence on the individuals.
news objetively and imaginatively, but to help
its readers to express themselves more Comprehension - 18 (Answer)
effectively, canalizing their aspirations, making
more articulate their demands. A newspaper 1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d)
should reflect the community it serves - warts Comprehension- 19
and all. When the mirror is held to society it
reveals neglect, injustice, ignorance or Read the following passage carefully and
complacency. It should help to eradicate them. answer the questions given below it in the
It would be pretentious to think that a context of the passage.
newspaper can change the course of world The capitalist system does not foster healthy
affairs-but at the local limit it can exert relations among human beings. A few people
influence, it can probe, It can help get things own all the means of production and others
done. The individual's voice must not be stifled. have to sell their labour under con- ditions
Instead, the readers should be encouraged to imposed upon them. The emphasis of
express their opinions, fears, hopes, and their capitalism being on the supreme importance
grievances on this platform. of material wealth, the intensity of its appeal
1. How can a newspaper influence local is to the acquisitive tendency. It promotes
affairs?
worship of economic power with little regard
(a) By focusing on world affairs.
to the means employed for its acquisition and
(b) By influencing public opinion through
the end that it serves. By its exploitation of
half truths.
human beings to the limits of endurance its
(c) By encouraging the readers to accept
concentration is on the largest profit rather than
theri grievances.
maximum production. Thus the division of
(d) By probing into the ills of socieyt and
rallying support for change. human society is done on the basis of profit
motive. All this is injurious to human dignity.
2. How can the readers air their grievances?
And when the harrowed poor turn to the
(a) By writing to journalists.
founders of religion for succour, they rather
(b) By supporting the local newspaper
offer a subtle defense for the established order.
(c) By writing to their local newspaper
They prom- ise future happiness for present
(d) By being complacent
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suffering. They conjure up visions of paradise colonial empire in Asia and Africa. The new
to soothe the suffering majority and censure ocean route around Africa allowed Portuguese
the revolt of the tortured men. The system sailors to avoid the Arab trading hold in the
imposes injustice, the religion justifies it. Mediterranean and Middle East. Vasco da
1. In a capitalist system Gama opened a new world of riches by opening
(a) means which lead to exploitation are up an Indian Ocean route. His voyage and
strictly prohibited explorations helped change the world for
(b) the means justify the ends Europeans. Vasco da Gama's mari- time career
(c) the means endorsed by religion are was during the period when Portugal was
strictly followed searching for a trade route around Africa to
(d) the ends justify the means India. The Ot- toman Empire controlled almost
2. Capitalism divides society into the two all European trade routes to Asia. This meant
categories of they could, and did, charge high prices for ships
(a) religions and irreligious peope passing through ports. When Manuel I became
(b) working and non-working people King of Portugal in 1495, he continued efforts
(c) buyers and sellers to open a trade route to India by going around
(d) exploiters and explotted people Africa. Although other people were considered
3. The passage indicates that the capitalist for the job. Manuel I finally chose 37-year-old
system is Vasco da Gama for this task.
(a) dehumanising On 8 July 1497, Vasco da Gama sailed from
(b) ambitious Lisbon with a fleet of four ships and a crew of
(c) fair 170 men. Da Gama commanded the Sao
(d) prosperous Gabriel. Paulo da Gama - brother to Vasco -
4. In a capitalist system of society each man commanded the São Rafael, a three mast ship.
wishes They sailed past the Canary Islands, and
(a) to soothe the sufferings of other reached the Cape Verde islands and then
(b) to have visions of paradise continued sailing, though storms still delayed
(c) to acquire maximum wealth them for a while. They rounded the cape of
(d) to produce maximum wealth Good Hope on 22 November and anchored at
5. The established orderis supported by Mossel Bay, South Africa. They began sailing
religion to again and continued until they reached the Rio
(a) alleviate the suffering of the poor in the dos Bons Sinais (River of Good Omens). Here
capitalist system they erected a statue in the name of Portugal.
(b) help the tortured men to seek redress They stayed here for a month because much of
(c) balance the suffering of the poor with the crew were sick from scurvy - a disease
hopes of future reward caused by lack of Vitamin C. Da Gama's fleet
(d) perpetuate the injustice imposed by the eventually began sailing again. Finally, on 20
capitalist system May 1498 they reached India. They headed for
Kappad, near the large city of Calicut. In
Comprehension - 19 (Answer) Calicut, da Gama met with the king. But the
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (c) 5. (d) king of Calicut was not impressed with da
Gama, and the gifts he brought as offering. They
Comprehension- 20 spent several months trading in India, and
studying their cus- toms. They left India at the
Read the following passage carefully and end of August.
answer the questions given below it in the
1. In which month did Vasco da Gama's ship
context of the passage.
reach the Cape of Good Hope?
Vasco Da Gama was the first European to
find an ocean trading route to India. He (a) November (b) May
accomplished what many explorers before him (c) July (d) August
could not do. His discovery of this sea route 2. Why did Vasco da Gama's crew stay at Rio
helped the Portuguese establish a long-lasting dos Bons Sinais for a month?
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(a) To erect a statue in the name of Portugal 4. From where did Vasco da Gama embark
(b) There were severe storms in the area upon his journey?
(c) It was an auspicious place (a) Canary Islands
(d) Several crew members were suffering (b) Lisbon
from securvy. (c) Cape of Good Hope
3. Which of the following statements is NOT (d) Mossel Bay
true? 5. Who controlled the European trade routes
(a) Sao Rafael was a ship with three masts. to Asia before 1497?
(b) Scurvy is caused by deficiency of vitamin (a) king of Calicut
C. (b) Paulo da Gama
(c) Vasco da Gama was the commander of (c) Manuel
the ship, Sao Gabriel (d) Ottoman Empire
(d) Vasco da Gama impressed the King of
Calicut with his gifts. Comprehension - 20 (Answer)
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d)

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Model Practice Set-01 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of

the given word.
1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of Abominable
the given word. (a) Worthy (b) Delectable
Feud
(c) Admirable (d) Detestable
(a) Harmony (b) Distrust
8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) Unfriendliness (d) Destruct
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
2. Select the option that expresses the given
After the government interventions, the
sentence in active voice.
enrolment and retention of female
I don’t like being seen in tears by people.
students have increased by leaps and
(a) I don’t like people had been seeing me
bounds.
in tears.
(b) I don’t like people seeing me in tears. (a) Systematically (b) Swiftly
(c) I don’t like people to see me in tears. (c) Intermittently (d) Gradually
(d) I don’t like myself to be seen in tears. 9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the the blank and complete the collocation.
given idiom. I had a nice ______ on my birthday with
all my friends and relatives.
Eat humble pie
(a) opportunity (b) day
(a) To apologise humbly
(c) experience (d) time
(b) To live in penury
10.Select the correct passive voice form for the
(c) To live a life of humility given sentence.
(d) To enjoy life to the fullest My brother likes cricket.
4. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the (a) Cricket was like by my brother.
following sentence. (b) Cricket is like by my brother.
It is a deeply regrettable fact that defor- (c) Cricket is liked by my brother.
estation has had a substantial (d) Cricket was liked by my brother.
consequenses on the environment.
11.Select the correct indirect form of the given
(a) deforestation (b) substantial sentence.
(c) regrettable (d) Consequenses He says to Gayatri, “You are writing an
5. Select the sentence with the appropriate use apology to the warden.”
of preposition. (a) He told Gayatri that she is writing an
(a) Are you interested along with modern apology to the warden.
art? (b) He tells Gayatri that she is writing an
(b) Are you interested into modern art? apology to the warden.
(c) Are you interested with modern art? (c) He says to Gayatri that she was writing
(d) Are you interested in modern art? an apology to the warden.
6. Select the option that can be used as a one- (d) He tells Gayatri that she was writing an
word substitute for the underlined group apology to the warden.
of words. 12.Select the most appropriate option that can
While I was travelling in Europe, I met a substitute the underlined segment in the
man who drew maps. given sentence.
(a) Cartographer (b) Geographer You must aware of friends who speak
(c) Arbitrator (d) Anthropologist against you.
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(a) caution of (b) beware of (a) in darkness and light
(c) scarce of (d) careful of (b) verbally
13.Select the most appropriate meaning of the (c) in writing
underlined word in a sentence. (d) in black and white paint
The good weather has been a boon for 21.Select the correct direct form of the given
many businesses located near the beach. sentence.
(a) luck (b) Signal Meena said that her parents were getting
(c) fortune (d) beneficial divorced.
14.Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Meena said, “My parents get divorced.”
word substitute for the given group of (b) Meena said, “My parents are getting
words. divorced.”
One who runs away from law (c) Meena said, “My parents will be getting
(a) Fatalist (b) Convict divorced.”
(c) Fugitive (d) Lunatic (d) Meena said, “My parents were getting
15.Select the option that can be used as a one- divorced.”
word substitute for the given group of 22.Select the most appropriate antonym of the
words. given word.
Words that begin with the same letter, Ideal
syllable or sound (a) Excellent (b) Optimal
(a) Metaphor (b) Pun (c) Fitting (d) Flawed
(c) Hyperbole (d) Alliteration 23.Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
16.Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Mason (b) Clouwn
word substitute for the given group of (c) Treasure (d) Poison
words. 24.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
Having a feeling of guilt Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer ifthe
(a) Refulgence (b) Restitution sentence is grammatically correct.
(c) Remorse (d) Repugnance The crime scene were surround by yellow
17.Select the option that can be used as a one- tape.
word substitute for the given group of (a) No improvement (b) were surrounded
words. (c) was surrounded (d) was surround
A person who criticises traditional beliefs 25.Select the correct passive form of the given
and customs sentence.
(a) Heretic (b) Absconder My father cooks breakfast every day.
(c) Apostle (d) Iconoclast (a) Breakfast is cooked every day by my
18.Select the option that expresses the given father.
sentence in passive voice.
(b) Breakfast was cooked every day by my
They flew a kite in the evening.
father.
(a) A kite was being flown by them in the
(c) Breakfast was being cooked every day
evening.
by my father.
(b) In the evening, a kite have been flown
(d) Breakfast was cook every day by my
by them.
father.
(c) A kite has been flown by them since
26.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
evening.
(d) A kite was flown by them in the evening. Earwax is a helpful and ______ part of your
19.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. body’s defenses.
(a) Musk (b) Decide (a) tedious (b) natural
(c) Extarnal (d) Angel (c) flowing (d) transparent
20.Select the most appropriate meaning of the 27.Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
underlined idiom that can be substituted correct order.
in the following sentence. P. won the right to host the 2020 Games,
Let us know what you think in black and explicitly stated that
white.
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Q. Tokyo 2020 represented a key way to (a) He said that you were making excuses.
open up Japanese (b) He said that you had been making
R. culture and people to the watching and excuses.
visiting world (c) He said that I had been making excuses.
S. Shinzo Abe, who was prime minister at (d) He said that I was making excuses.
the time Japan 35.Choose the word that means the same as
(a) SPQR (b) SRPQ the given word.
(c) QRSP (d) RPQS Shapeless
28.Choose the sentence with no spelling error. (a) Amoral (b) Amorous
(a) They give the impressin that you are (c) Amorphous (d) Amortization
desperate. Comprehension
(b) They give the impresion that you are In the following passage some of the
desperate. words have been deleted. Read the passage
(c) They give the impression that you are carefullyand select the correct answer for
desperate. the given blank out of the four alternatives.
(d) They give the impression that you are Improving your well-being is considered to
desparate. be the fundamental (1) ______of travelling.
29.Choose the word that can substitute the Travelling helps to decrease the risks of heart
given group of words. disease and anxiety (2)______developing our
A game that results neither in victory brain health. There have been studies proving
nor in defeat that travel can have a positive impact on our
(a) Cynic (b) Void heart (3) ______. The health benefit of travelling
(c) Fawn (d) Draw is that when you travel to new surroundings
30.Select the most appropriate one-word you (4) ______a restart button to your body and
substitution for the given group of words. mind. This brings in fresh energy when you
Someone who avoids other people’s get back to your normal (5) ______ activities.
company. 36.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Gregarious (b) Reclusive blank number (1)
(c) Amiable (d) Amicable (a) sanctity (b) sanity
31.Fill in the blank with the most suitable word. (c) benefit (d) rancidity
He was rewarded for his meekness _______ 37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
and understanding heart. blank number (2)
(a) on a wisely (b) with wiser (a) so (b) as
(c) with a wise (d) wisest (c) while (d) because
32.In the following question, out of the given 38.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
four alternatives, select the alternativewhich blank number (3)
best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ (a) bloom (b) pace
Phrase. (c) health (d) being
Get into hot water 39.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) To reach nowhere blank number (4)
(b) To get into trouble (a) snatch (b) heap
(c) A private end to serve (c) press (d) usurp
(d) To get a costly gift 40.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
33.Choose the word that can substitute the blank number (5)
given group of words. (a) moderate (b) arbitrate
Lion like characteristics (c) regular (d) sedentary
(a) Leonine (b) Porcine 41.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) Lionize (d) Feline underlined idiom in the given sentence.
34.Select the correct indirect form of the given The MD of the company let the cat out
sentence. of the bag by telling her secretary, who
He said, “You were making excuses.” got the much coveted promotion.

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(a) openly confess (a) publication (b) password
(b) Creating a false story (c) research (d) popular
(c) To allow a secret to be known, usually 49.Select the option that can be used as a
without intending to one-word substitute for the given group of
(d) secretly confide words/phrase.
42.In the given sentence the underlined word Fail to notice; ignore; condone (an offence
may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify etc.)
the option that rectifies the spelling. If (a) Overlong (b) Overlie
there is no error in spelling, select ‘No (c) Overly (d) Overlook
error’. 50.The following sentence has been divided
During my time-taking and gradual into parts. One of them may contain an
convaelescenc after my back injury, my error. Select the part that contains the
family was by my side. error from the given options. If you don’t
(a) convalesaence (b) No error find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your
(c) convalecense (d) convalescence answer.
43.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of He knows that / he has no other option
the underlined word. / but to work hard.
The actor was ridiculed for her (a) He knows that
(b) but to work hard
nonchalant attitude towards her work.
(c) he has no other option
(a) Boisterous (b) Unconcerned
(c) Considerate (d) Retrospective (d) No error
44.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of Model Practice Set-02
the given word.
Pacify 1. Find the part of the given sentence that has
(a) Placate (b) Assuage an error in it. If there is no error, choose‘No
(c) Aggravate (d) Quell error’.
45.Select the word segment that substitutes Balloons filled with helium travel
(replaces) the bracketed word segment hundreds or even thousands of mile.
correctly and completes the sentence (a) No error
meaningfully: (b) travel hundreds or
Estella had hardly heard the news (after) (d) Balloons filled with helium
she began to weep. (d) even thousands of mile.
(a) while (b) well 2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) than (d) when underlined word.
46.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of (a) Metaphoric (b) Evocative
the given word. (c) Contemporary (d) Blurred
3. Select the option that expresses the given
Accept
sentence in active voice.
(a) Agree (b) Respond I was fascinated by the novel.
(c) Deny (d) Confirm (a) The novel was fascinated to me.
47. Select the most appropriate option to (b) The novel fascinated me.
fill in the blank. (c) The novel fascinate me.
I am ___________ after five years. (d) The novel fascinates me.
(a) making an exam (b) taking an exam 4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) keeping an exam (d) frying an exam underlined word in the following sentence.
Roads in villages during rainy seasons
48.Parts of the given sentence have been given
become muddy.
as options. One of them contains a spelling
(a) fuzzy (b) filthy
error. Select the option that rectifies the
(c) blurred (d) Unsoiled
error.
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
In research done by an online in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
publecation it was found that the most the correct order to form a meaningful and
popular password is 123456! coherent paragraph.
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A. Omnivores get energy and nutrients (d) To the nearest dispensary, the beggars
from plant and animal materials by took the driver.
digesting carbs, protein, fat and fibre 10.Select the most appropriate option that can
and metabolising the nutrients and substitute the underlined segment in the
energy of the sources ingested. given sentence.
B. The many diverse animals categorised He was sitting besides his best friend
as omnivores may be divided into during the event.
subcategories based on their dietary (a) was sitting about his
habits. (b) was sitting beside his
C. An omnivore is an animal that can feed (c) were sitting besides his
and thrive on both, plant and animal (d) was sitting besides her
substances. 11.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
D. They also have the capacity to integrate underlined word in the given sentence.
food sources like algae, fungus and The efforts of the doctors came to a futile
bacteria into their diet. end with the death of the patient.
(a) CABD (b) ACDB (a) Fruitless (b) Enriching
(c) CADB (d) DCBA (c) Startling (d) Terrifying
6. Select the most appropriate option that can 12.Complete the following collocation.
When I got the job, I knew what _______
substitute the underlined segment in the
money really is.
given sentence.
(a) effort-earned (b) soft-earned
Health club membership has grown by
(c) hard-earned (d) honest-earned
leaps and bounds after the pandemic.
13.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) slowly and gradually
underlined word.
(b) full of speed and excitement
Marcella seemed morose and downcast
(c) hurriedly
when she refused to have dinner.
(d) very quickly (a) Jocund (b) Excited
7. Select the sentences that contains no (c) Gloomy (d) Liberal
spelling errors. 14.Select the correct direct form of the given
(a) Diabeties is a chronic disease. sentence.
(b) Diabetes is a chronic disease. Shravan said that the prisoner had slept
(c) Daibetes is a chronic disease. throughout the journey.
(d) Diabites is a chronic disease. (a) Shravan said, “The prisoner sleeps
8. Select the most appropriate option that can throughout the journey.”
substitute the underlined segment in the (b) Shravan said, “The prisoner had been
given sentence. If there is no need to sleeping throughout the journey.”
substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. (c) Shravan says, “The prisoner has slept
The students decided to surprise their throughout the journey.”
teacher on her birthday. (d) Shravan said, “The prisoner had slept
(a) their teacher at her birthday throughout the journey.”
(b) there teacher on her birthday 15.Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) her teacher on her birthday word substitute for the given group of
(d) No substitution words.
9. Select the option that expresses the given A poll taken of voters leaving the voting
sentence in active voice. place that is usually used for predicting
The driver was taken to the nearest the winners.
dispensary by the beggars. (a) Consensus (b) Results
(a) The beggars take the driver to the (c) Census (d) Exit poll
nearest dispensary. 16.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(b) The beggars took the driver to the given word.
dispensary. Intense
(c) The beggars took the driver to the (a) Thrifty (b) Moderate
nearest dispensary. (c) Stately (d) Lavish
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17.Select the most appropriate option to fill in Rajib’s research aims to identify the
the blank. strings that connect man and nature in
There was a ____________accident last order to provide a comprehensive
night and the inspector on deputy was examination and asessment of a variety
unable to raise help when she called from of ecological issues.
the mountains. (a) strings (b) ecological
(a) goofy (b) gloomy (c) asessment (d) comprehensive
(c) serious (d) harsh 25.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
18.Select the most appropriate synonym of the the underlined word.
given word. The concert sounded was in cacophony
Distant with every instrument playing in
(a) Farsighted (b) Faraway synchronisation.
(c) Futuristic (d) Forward (a) harmony (b) alimony
19.Select the most appropriate option that can (c) bedlam (d) euphony
substitute the underlined segment in the 26.Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
given sentence. correct order.
They decided to have a meeting to Back in April
discuss about the project. P. an afternoon walking around
(a) to discuss through the project Q. the Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve
(b) to discuss the project R. I was visiting family in South Carolina
(c) to discuss over the project S. and my brother and I spent
(d) to discuss beyond the project (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
20.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) PQRS (d) RQPS
the blank. 27.Select the appropriate adverb for the
As there were reports of manipulation of underlined word in the sentence.
scores in the previous ex ams, the I complete forgot her birthday, and I
aspirants demanded a process to ensure don’t know how to make it up to her.
________ assessment for selection. (a) completeness (b) completed
(a) will o’ the wisp (b) hole and corner (c) completing (d) completely
(c) well off (d) fair and square 28.Select the correct passive voice form for the
21.Select the most appropriate option to fill in given sentence.
the blank. Sudha w as writing a letter to her
Th e party was a ________ hour for husband.
everyone, except Mukesh. (a) A letter were been written by Sudha to
(a) welcome (b) happy her husband.
(c) dry (d) stable (b) A letter were being written by Sudha to
22.Select the option that expresses the given her husband.
sentence in passive voice. (c) A letter was been written by Sudha to
Suman was taking a nap her husband.
(a) A nap was being taken by Suman. (d) A letter was being written by Sudha to
(b) A nap has been taken by Suman. her husband.
(c) A nap is being taken by Suman. 29.Select the option that can be used as a one-
(d) A nap was taken by Suman. word substitute for the given group of
23.Select the most appropriate meaning of the words.
given idiom. Something that is very small/little
Hold water (a) Few (b) Tiny
(a) A diluted argument (c) Thin (d) Slender
(b) Appear to be of no value 30.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(c) Stop emphasising a point the given word.
(d) Appear to be valid or reasonable Repulsive
24.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the (a) Steadfast (b) Superfluous
following sentence. (c) Pleasant (d) Hopeless
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Comprehension: (a) built (b) produced
In the following passage, some words (c) fabricated (d) manufactured
have been deleted. Read the passage 37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
carefully and select the most appropriate blank number 2.
option to fill in each blank. (a) generated (b) inspired
A great fire (1)______ in London in 1666 (c) promoted (d) created
which (2)____ the city and made around 38.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
1,00,000 people homeless. This fire is said to blank number 3.
have begun in a pudding lane. It (3)____ through (a) employed (b) ordered
the crowded streets and wooden houses. (c) contracted (d) authorised
However, after the fire, London was (4)___ with 39.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
wider streets and improved water supplies. New blank number 4.
buildings were (5)___ using bricks instead of (a) invaded (b) penetrated
wood. (c) entered (d) pierced
31.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 40.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank no. 1. blank number 5.
(a) broke for (b) broke in (a) noted (b) influential
(c) broke out (d) broke at (c) famous (d) good
32.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 41.Select the most appropriate option that
blank no. 2. can substitute the underlined segment in
(a) destroyed (b) smashed the given sentence. If there is no need to
(c) shattered (d) demolished substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
33.Select the most appropriate option to fill in When I was your age, I was working two
blank no. 3. jobs to provide for my family.
(a) glided (b) carried (a) to providing for (b) for provide to
(c) swept (d) pulled (c) on providing (d) No substitution
34.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 42.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
blank no. 4. the given word.
(a) rebuilt (b) innovated Bulk
(c) modelled (d) restored (a) Handful (b) Heavy
35.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Staple (d) Brunt
blank no. 5. 43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) organised (b) erected the blank.
(c) fabricated (d) located She frankly confessed that she couldn’t
Comprehension __________ to purchase a car then.
(a) spend (b) afford
In the following passage, some words
have been deleted. Read the passage (c) stand (d) tolerate
carefully and select the most appropriate 44.Select the option that can be used as a
option to fill in each blank. one-word substitute for the given group of
Comics have (1) ________ many superheroes. words.
Bantul, the great was (2) ________ in the year A room where dead bodies are kept until
1965 in the backdrop of the Indo-Pak war. burial
Indrajal comics was set up in 1964 and (3) (a) Sanatorium (b) Museum
__________ Aabid Surti, who gave birth to a (c) Mortuary (d) Safari
character called Bhadur in 1976 wearing kurta 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
and jeans. Raj comics too (4) ________ into this the blank.
sphere with their (5) ________ toons Nagraj, She became frustrated with her poor
Tiranga and Shakti together called Brahman health and began to lose ________ of her
Rakshak (protectors of the universe). recovery.
36.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) weight (b) idea
blank number 1. (c) money (d) hope
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46.Select the option that can be used as a (a) Ruse (b) Forgery
one-word substitute for the given group of (c) Insincerity (d) Deception
words. 3. The following sentence has been split into
The action of damaging the good four segments. Identify the segment that
reputation of someone contains a grammatical error.
(a) Delegate (b) Degeneration There can be precious / diamonds and
(c) Defamation (d) Defection metals / in the surface / just below you.
47.Rearrange the parts of the sentence in (a) diamonds and metals
correct order. (b) just below you.
P. caused a landslide that (c) in the surface
Q. an eruption of the volcano Anak (d) There can be precious
Krakatau 4. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
R. triggered a tsunami in the Sunda Strait the underlined word in the context of the
(Indonesia) given sentence.
S. and killed more than 400 people You should donate your old clothes to
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS the poor.
(c) QPRS (d) PRQS (a) young (b) new
48.Choose the word that can substitute the (c) modern (d) fresh
given group of words. 5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below
Study of body functions in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in
(a) Psychology (b) Physiology the correct order to form a meaningful and
(c) Astrology (d) Genealogy coherent paragraph.
49.Fill in the blank with the most suitable A. A glimpse of its rich cultural heritage
word. can be found through the great
The machine can be ______ to deliver a
monuments and other historical sites it
certain number of coins.
has.
(a) abet (b) set
B. India has a vast cultural and linguistic
(c) met (d) slashed
diversity which make the country
50.Select the most appropriate antonym of
culturally rich.
the given word.
ABSOLUTE C. These monuments and historical sites
(a) SHEER (b) INCOMPLETE are the symbols of India’s diversity.
(c) OUTRIGHT (d) PURE D. Several historical sites and monuments
are identified as UN Heritage Sites.
Model Practice Set-03 (a) CDAB (b) BADC
(c) BACD (d) ABCD
1. Select the most appropriate option that can
6. Select the correct passive form of the given
substitute the underlined segment in the
sentence.
given sentence. If there is no need to
Has she completed the record?
substitute it, select ‘No substitution
required’. (a) Has the record been completed by her?
This package is ideal for infant teenager (b) Has the record completed by her?
who are just getting started with (c) Has the record had been completed by
babysitting. her?
(a) youngest teenagers (d) Has the record been complete by her?
(b) younger teenagers 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(c) young teenagers the given word.
(d) No substitution required Incoherent
2. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Gloomy (b) Apparent
word substitute for the given group of (c) Pensive (d) Rational
words. 8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
Making of a false document with a false the underlined word in the context of the
signature given sentence.
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You should donate your old clothes to 14.Select the most appropriate idiom that can
the poor. substitute the italicised words in the given
(a) young (b) new sentence.
(c) modern (d) fresh My mother said, “Make consistent
9. Select the correct indirect form of the given progress for success.”
sentence. (a) slow and steady (b) make a habit
Farah said to her aunt, “I am studying (c) in and outs (d) do’s and don’ts
contemporary art.” 15.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) Farah told her aunt that she was study underlined idiom in the given sentence.
contemporary art. The intern aspired to understand the ins
(b) Farah told her aunt that she is studying and outs of the operating systems of the
contemporary art. institution.
(c) Farah told her aunt that she had been (a) Stern regulations
studying contemporary art. (b) Prior conditions
(d) Farah told her aunt that she was
(c) Elaborate theories
studying contemporary art.
(d) Detailed description
10.Select the correct passive form of the given
16.Select the most appropriate synonym for
sentence.
the underlined word in the given sentence.
They welcomed Jane and Karan to the
You also worked with another eccentric
gathering.
genius.
(a) Jane and Karan is welcomed by them
to the gathering. (a) Middle (b) ecological
(b) Jane and Karan had been welcomed by (c) Peculiar (d) elusive
them to the gathering. 17.Select the option that is similar in meaning
(c) Jane and Karan are welcomed by them to the underlined word.
to the gathering. He declined the offer to join the Board
(d) Jane and Karan were welcomed by them of Directors.
to the gathering. (a) Delayed (b) Rejected
11.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Modified (d) Deferred
the blank. 18.Identify the spelling error in the given
The class teacher made us wait after sentence and select the option that rectifies
school to _____ some advice on how to the error.
attempt the board exam. Success is the continious journey
(a) leave (b) pay towards the achievement of predetermin-
(c) give (d) deliver ed goals.
12.Select the sentences that contains no (a) continuous (b) sucsess
spelling errors. (c) gaols (d) achievement
(a) India has started the largest inocultaion 19.Select the option that expresses the given
drive in the world against Covid. sentence in active voice.
(b) India has started the largest inoculation Where was this pen found by him?
drive in the world against Covid. (a) Where do he find this pen?
(c) India has started the largest inculation (b) Where does he find this pen?
drive in the world against Covid. (c) Where did he found this pen?
(d) India has started the largest inokulation
(d) Where did he find this pen?
drive in the world against Covid.
20.Select the option that expresses the given
13.Select the option that can be used as a one-
sentence in passive voice.
word substitute for the given group of
I named the child Ritesh.
words.
A list or collection of books or (a) The child was named Ritesh.
informative graphics (b) The child Ritesh is named.
(a) Bale (b) Hamlet (c) The child is named Ritesh.
(c) Gallery (d) Catalogue (d) The child Ritesh was named.
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21.Select the word segment that substitutes (c) Guernica was paint by Picasso in 1937.
(re places) the brackete d word (d) Guernica was painting by Picasso in
segmentcorrectly and completes the 1937.
sentence meaningfully. Select the option ‘no 28.Choose the correctly spelt word.
correctionrequired’ if the sentence is correct (a) PSEUDONYM (b) TEMPORERY
as given. (c) TABBOO (d) CAMOFLAGUE
Titanic (was sink) after midnight. 29.Choose the word that can substitute the
(a) No correction required given group of words.
(b) was drown A person who has given up their beliefs
(c) drowned (a) Versatile (b) Misanthrope
(d) sunked (c) Apostate (d) Crusade
22.In the following question, out of the given 30.Choose the word that means the same as
four alternatives, select the alternative the given word.
which best expresses the meaning of the Faddish
Idiom/Phrase. (a) Phony (b) Unpopular
To make a mountain of a mole hill (c) Barge (d) Fashionable
(a) To give great importance to trifles 31.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
(b) To make unnecessary comments Participants were ______ a meal of steak
(c) To achieve big success and French fries under dim light.
(a) nerved (b) cured
(d) To violate the rules
(c) served (d) calmed
23.Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
32.Select the word that is closest in meaning
(a) We can never solve our problams.
(SYNONYM) to the word given below.
(b) We can never solvve our problems.
DEPRESSED
(c) We can never solve our problems.
(a) STURDY (b) DOLEFUL
(d) We can nver solve our problems.
(c) NOISY (d) DYNAMIC
24.Choose the word that can substitute the
33.Select the most appropriate ‘one word’ for
given group of words. the expression given below.
Travelling from place to place A person w ho can speak mu ltiple
(a) Recluse (b) Itinerant languages.
(c) Reverent (d) Arcane (a) Minaret (b) Spire
25.Choose the incorrectly spelt word. (c) Intestate (d) Polyglot
(a) Matter (b) Prepaer 34.The given sentence is in active voice. Change
(c) Busiest (d) Mushy the voice of the sentence. Select the correct
26.Select the correct indirect form of the given option from the sentences given in options.
sentence. Vasant has delivered the speech.
Pritam said, “The prisoner had slept (a) The speech was timely delivered by
throughout the journey.” Vasant.
(a) Pritam said that the prisoner had slept (b) The speech was delivered by Vasant.
throughout the journey. (c) Vasant delivers the speech on time.
(b) Pritam said that the prisoner has slept (d) The speech has been delivered by
throughout the journey. Vasant.
(c) Pritam said that the prisoner had sleep 35.Select the word that is closest in meaning
throughout the journey. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
(d) Pritam said that the prisoner had been THRIFTY
sleeping throughout the journey. (a) PRUDENT (b) EXTRAVAGANT
27.Select the correct passive form of the given (c) GENEROUS (d) WASTEFUL
sentence. Comprehension
Picasso painted Guernica in 1937. In the following passage some of the
(a) Guernica was been painted by Picasso words have been deleted. Read the passage
in 1937. carefullyand select the correct answer for
(b) Guernica was painted by Picasso in the given blank out of the four alternatives.
1937.
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Today I have a college admission interview Ravi said, “I may sell this tie.”
with a Yale alum. Yale is Second-Best School, (a) Ravi said that he may sell that tie.
butfor once, I put my foot down and (1) ______to (b) Ravi said that he should sell this tie.
apply to Best School (Harvard). The idea of (c) Ravi said that he might sell that tie.
(2)______ Charlie’s younger brother at another (d) Ravi said that I might sell that tie.
school is a bridge entirely too far. Besides, 44.Select the word that is closest in meaning
(3)______ knows if Harvard would even take me (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
now that Charlie’s been suspended. My Famine
momand (4) ______ are in the kitchen. Because (a) Abundance (b) Feast
of my inte rview, she’s steaming frozen (c) Plenty (d) Drought
mandu(dumplings) for me as a treat. I am 45.Choose the word that can substitute the
having a pre-mandu appetizer of Cap’n Crunch given group of words.
(the bestcereal known to mankind) and (5) Belonging to the same kind
______ in my Moleskine notebook. (a) Heterogeneous (b) Casserole
36.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Sebaceous (d) Homogeneous
blank number 1. 46.Select the word that is closest in meaning
(a) refused (b) levelled (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
(c) rejoiced (d) dwelled BOGUS
37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) HUMANE (b) FALSE
blank number 2. (c) STRONG (d) CRITICIZE
(a) having been (b) being 47.Choose the option that is the correct
(c) been (d) be passive form of the sentence.
38.Select the most appropriate option to fill in We had eaten the cake.
blank number 3. (a) The cake is eaten by us.
(a) which (b) who (b) The cake had been eaten by us.
(c) whose (d) whom (c) The cake was eaten by us.
39.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (d) The cake will be eaten by us.
blank number 4. 48.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) me (b) myself given idiom.
(c) am (d) I Be my guest
40.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Be with me
blank number 5. (b) Please do it
(a) writing (b) reading (c) Come with me
(c) visualising (d) sieving (d) Stop, don’t go ahead
41.Select the correct passive form of the given 49.Choose the option that is the correct
sentence. indirect form of the sentence.
My father fixed the computer easily. She said, “I will be available tomorrow.”
(a) The computer is fixed by my father
(a) She said that she must be available the
easily.
next day.
(b) The computer fixed by my father easily.
(b) She said that she would be available
(c) The computer was fixed by my father
tomorrow.
easily.
(c) She said that she will be available the
(d) The computer was fix by my father
next day.
easily.
(d) She said that she would be available
42.Fill in the blank with an appropriate
the next day.
option.
The sun ______ directly in the east and 50.Choose the word that can substitute the
sets directly in the west. given group of words.
(a) expands (b) rises A leader who sways his followers by his
(c) elevates (d) sums oratory
43.Choose the option that is the correct (a) Narcissist (b) Fugitive
indirect form of the sentence. (c) Demagogue (d) Impostor
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Model Practice Set-04 (a) Why you are demanding peace?
(b) Why are peace demanded?
1. Select the most appropriate option that can (c) Why are you demanding peace?
substitute the underlined segment in the (d) Why you demand peace?
given sentence. 9. Select the correct direct form of the given
Oscar is the most prestigious award sentence.
which is introduced to good actors in The surgeon says that I should get
that year. anaesthesia for the surgery.
(a) rewarded to good (b) nominated to fine (a) The surgeon says, “You should get
(c) awarded to best (d) attached to fine anaesthesia for the surgery.”
2. Select the most appropriate option that can (b) The surgeon says, “I should get
substitute the underlined segment in the anaesthesia for the surgery.”
given sentence. (c) The surgeon said, “You should get
When I reached home late, I found my anaesthesia for the surgery.”
children waiting on me. (d) The surgeon says, “You could get
(a) waiting with me (b) waiting by me anaesthesia for the surgery.”
(c) waiting about me (d) waiting for me 10.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the underlined word.
the blank. The WHO issued a statement on Sunday
Our school had decided to take us to the morning that though the Omicron
Himalayas for excursion. I ________ to variant of coronavirus may appear to be
convince my mother to give consent. less severe, it should not be dismissed
(a) fought fire with fire as ‘mild’.
(b) brought home the bacon (a) Withered (b) Sick
(c) made waves (c) Gentle (d) Voracious
(d) left no stones unturned 11.Select the correct passive form of the given
4. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. sentence.
They fired her because she was careless.
(a) Justice (b) Judege
(a) She is being fired by them because she
(c) Attorney (d) Lawyer
was careless.
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) She is fired by them because she was
given word.
careless.
Obligatory
(c) She had been fired by them because she
(a) Unnecessary (b) Compulsory was careless.
(c) Chosen (d) Optional (d) She was fired by them because she was
6. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of careless.
the underlined word. 12.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Built by King Narasimhadeva I of the the blank.
Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 He has experienced __________ abuse.
CE, the 13th century late-style Kalingan (a) palpable (b) visible
temple forms part of the golden triangle (c) physical (d) Intangible
of Odisha, along w ith Puri and 13.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
Bhubaneswar, and attracts tourists, underlined idiom in the given sentence.
pilgrims, and history and art lovers. Being an ardent professional, the lawyer
(a) Embodies (b) Shrouds always kept his clients at an arm’s
(c) Elucidates (d) Deters length.
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Away from each other
the blank. (b) At a distance
Anita is an employee who has (c) Under wraps
unconditional ________ for her company. (d) Alert and prepared
(a) support (b) dedication 14.Select the most appropriate option that can
(c) attachment (d) Love substitute the underlined segment in the
8. Select the correct active form of the given given sentence.
sentence. Not only is my brother intelligent though
Why is peace being demanded by you? hard working too.
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(a) or hard working (b) but hard working 20.Select the sentences that contains no
(c) so hard working (d) yet hard working spelling errors.
15.Sentences of a paragraph are given below (a) He screeched hystericalli after seeing the
in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in accident.
the correct order to form a meaningful and (b) He screeched hystericaly after seeing the
coherent paragraph. accident.
A. Shalini was scrolling down the phone (c) He screeched hysteerically after seeing
screen while waiting for her friend. the accident.
B. Her friend brought a bouquet for Shalini (d) He screeched hysterically after seeing
from the market place. the accident.
C. When her friend arrived, they went to 21.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
the market place. the given word.
D. The market place was thronging with Humble
people. (a) Dishonour (b) Pleasantry
(a) BACD (b) DACB (c) Modest (d) Arrogant
(c) ABCD (d) ACDB 22.Select the most appropriate option to
16.Select the most appropriate meaning of the substitute the underlined segment in the
given idiom. given sentence.
During my Goa tour, I had visited
Cut a poor figure
beaches in Vasco, Baga and Vagator.
(a) In a poor state
(a) visited (b) have visited
(b) To put a good impression
(c) was visited (d) had visited
(c) To put a bad impression
23.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) Bad physical form
the blank.
17.Select the correct passive form of the given
The country’s rapid _________ has led to
sentence.
a rise in many people’s standard of living.
The indentured labourers fix the roads. (a) idea (b) life
(a) The roads was fixed by indentured (c) confidence (d) growth
labourers. 24.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(b) The roads were fixed by indentured (a) Friwsk (b) Reply
labourers. (c) Rusk (d) Foliage
(c) The roads are fixed by indentured 25.Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in
labourers. the blank.
(d) The roads w ere being fixed by They supplied the required human
indentured labourers. resource ____________.
18.Select the option that expresses the given (a) faultlessly (b) heavy
sentence in active voice. (c) clear (d) Able
The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, 26.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the savior. underlined word.
(a) Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil The celebrity w as inundated with
king. birthday wishes from his admirers.
(b) The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil (a) Annoyed (b) Preoccupied
king. (c) Rewarded (d) Overwhelmed
(c) Gandolf, the savior, had defeated the evil 27.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
king. the given word.
(d) Gandolf, the savior, defeats the evil king. Dispatch
19.Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) Acquire (b) Transmit
given idiom. (c) Deliver (d) Bulletin
Bear the palm 28.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) To bring joyful news given word.
(b) To lose a game Keen
(c) To advocate peace (a) Happy (b) Enthusiastic
(d) To be a winner (c) Wild (d) Imitate
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29.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) heat (b) balance
the blank. (c) crescent (d) budget
The anchor gave us a _____ welcome, a 35.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
pleasant smile and a bouquet on reaching blank number 5.
the hotel. (a) generally (b) modestly
(a) warm (b) worth (c) manually (d) cynically
(c) winning (d) wonderful Comprehension
30.Select the correct passive voice form for the In the following passage some words have
given sentence. been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help
Rashi was writing a letter to her husband. of the alternatives given. Select the most
(a) A letter was being written by Rashi to appropriate option for each number.
her husband. Through the (1) _______ , lonely years of my
(b) A letter were being written by Rashi to childhood, when my father’s palace (2) ______
her husband. to tighten its grip (3) _______ me until I couldn’t
(c) A letter was been written by Rashi to (4) _______, I would go to my nurse and ask for
her husband. a story. And though she knew many wondrous
(d) A letter were been written by Rashi to and edifying tales, the one I made her tell me
her husband. over and over was the (5) _______ of my birth.
Comprehension 36.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
In the following passage some of the the blank No. 1.
words have been deleted. Read the passage (a) menial (b) long
carefully and select the correct answer for (c) beautiful (d) timid
the given blank out of the four alternatives. 37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The difference between the solar radiation the blank No. 2.
absorbed and the thermal radiation emitted to (a) perhaps (b) seemed
space (1) _____ radiation budget of the earth. (c) thought (d) besides
Since there is no appreciable long-term trend 38.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
in planetary temperature, it may be (2) ______ the blank No. 3.
that this budget is essentially zero on a global (a) revolving (b) around
long term average. The rate of temperature (c) encompassing (d) surround
change in any region is directly (3) ______ to 39.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
energy budget of the region and inversely the blank No. 4.
proportional to its heat capacity. While the (a) breathe (b) breath
radiation (4) ______ may dominate the average c) breathing (d) breathed
energy budget of many surfaces, nonradiative 40.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
energy transfer and storage also are (5) ______ the blank No. 5.
important when local changes are considered. (a) ode (b) news
31.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) story (d) poem
blank number 1. 41.Select the correct passive form of the given
(a) placates (b) determines sentence.
(c) examines (d) duplicates Did he do his mission?
(a) Was his mission done by him?
32.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) Was his mission do by him?
blank number 2.
(c) Was his mission being done by him?
(a) exercised (b) faded
(d) Had his mission been done by him?
(c) pleaded (d) concluded
42.Select the option that expresses the given
33.Select the most appropriate option to fill in sentence in active voice.
blank number 3. Does she know me?
(a) symmetrical (b) twisted (a) Am I known by her?
(c) proportional (d) hospitable (b) Is she known to me?
34.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Is she known by me?
blank number 4. (d) Am I known to her?
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43.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of (d) Anita told the mother that your child
the given word. had been crying since morning.
Hazard
(a) Peril (b) Jeopardy Model Practice Set-05
(c) Protection (d) Danger
1. Select the option that can be used as a one-
44.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
word substitute for the given group of
given idiom.
words.
On cloud nine
The study of languages
(a) Flying (b) Floating
(a) Philology (b) Anthropology
(c) Dreaming (d) Very happy
(c) Lexicography (d) Philosophy
45.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(a) Bouquet (b) Hygene
the given word.
(c) Mortgage (d) Champagne
Exemplary
46.Select the option that can be used as a
(a) Flattering (b) Unsatisfactory
one-word substitute for the given group of
(c) Imitative (d) Desirable
words.
3. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
An exaggerated statement not to be
(a) Irritating (b) Pedestrian
taken seriously or literally
(c) Enervating (d) Beguilling
(a) Hypertext (b) Hyperbole
4. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
c) Hypocrisy (d) Hippocrates
given word.
47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Keen
the blank.
(a) Happy (b) Enthusiastic
The __________ weapons which are easily
(c) Wild (d) Imitate
available in the market are a big threat
5. Select the option that can be used as a one-
to the security of some nations.
word substitute for the underlined group
(a) heated (b) deadly
of words.
(c) casual (d) valuable
After my father passed away, I used to
48.A sentence has been given with a blank to
look at a series of stars, trying to find
be filled with an appropriate word. Choose
the unknown.
the correct alternative.
(a) Galaxy (b) Constellation
This year, orange prices are forecast to
(c) Caravan (d) Horde
grow, despite an expected increase in
6. Select the option that can be used as a one-
global _______ .
word substitute for the given group of
(a) production (b) organisation
words.
(c) abduction (d) assumption
49.Select the option that can be used as a One who does something not professio-
one-word substitute for the given group of nally but for pleasure
words. (a) Professional (b) Mature
Cancel or do away with (a law or (c) Immature (d) Amateur
agreement) 7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(a) Abrogate (b) Cancellation the word ‘polite’ in the given sentence.
(c) Ultimation (d) Prorogation The rude and insensitive murderer
50.Select the correct indirect form of the given pleaded for mercy in the court.
sentence. (a) Pleaded (b) Mercy
Anita said to the mother, “Your child (c) Insensitive (d) Rude
has been crying since morning.” 8. Select the word that is OPPOSITE in
(a) Anita told the mother that her child was meaning to the given word.
crying since morning. Adversity
(b) Anita told the mother that her child had (a) Fortune (b) Affliction
been crying since morning. (c) Brilliance (d) Penury
(c) Anita told the mother that her child had 9. Select the correct indirect form of the given
been cry since morning. sentence.
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Kavya said to her husband, “I don’t mind 18.Select the option that expresses the given
being a busy woman.” sentence in active voice.
(a) Kavya told her husband that she had I was fascinated by the movie.
not mind being a busy woman. (a) The movie fascinated me.
(b) Kavya told her husband that she do not (b) The movie was fascinated to me.
mind being a busy woman. (c) The movie fascinate me.
(c) Kavya said to her husband she did not (d) The movie fascinates me.
mind being a busy woman. 19.Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(d) Kavya told her husband that she did not the underlined word in the given sentence.
mind being a busy woman. The patient was happy that he was given
10.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. ancient methods of treatment to cure her
(a) Adopt (b) Acces health condition.
(c) Abandon (d) Abase (a) Multiple (b) Modern
11.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Slow (d) Primitive
the blank. 20.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
They hired her to increase sales, but her the given word.
strategies failed to ____________. Consent
(a) move the needle (b) burn bridges (a) Dissent (b) Variety
(c) Integrity (d) Sanction
(c) spill the beans (d) get a second wind
21.Select the most appropriate option that can
12.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined segment in the
given word.
given sentence. If there is no need to
Perseverance substitute it, select ‘No substitution
(a) Discipline (b) Tolerance required’.
(c) Steadfastness (d) Humbleness Have you want me to come with you to
13.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the dentist?
the given word. (a) Has you wanted me
Native (b) No substitution required
(a) Vicinity (b) Realm (c) Had you want me
(c) Foreign (d) Aboriginal (d) Do you want me
14.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 22.Select the option that expresses the given
(a) Delight (b) Striphe sentence in passive voice.
(c) Fright (d) Knight The first-year students are bidding
15.Select the option that can be used as a one- farewell to their seniors.
(a) Farewell is to be bid to their seniors by
word substitute for the given group of
the first-year students.
words.
(b) Farewell was being bid to their seniors
A person having significant experience
by the first-year students.
in an occupation
(c) Farewell is being bid to their seniors by
(a) Agnostic (b) Fastidious the first-year students.
(c) Veteran (d) Novice (d) Their seniors is being bid farewell by the
16.Select the most appropriate option that can first-year students.
substitute the underlined segment in the 23.Select the correct indirect form of the given
given sentence. sentence.
Don’t disturb the boy, he prepares for Priya assured me, “I can stay in tonight.”
his examination. (a) Priya told me that she could stay in this
(a) prepared (b) is preparing night.
(c) was preparing (d) will be preparing (b) Priya told me that she could stay in that
17.Select the most appropriate option to night.
complete the given sentence. (c) Priya told me that she could stay in
He booked the tickets for the show _____. tonight.
(a) in demand (b) in common (d) Priya told me that she can stay in that
(c) in depth (d) in advance night.
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24.In the following question, out of the given (a) Advance (b) Plunge
four alternatives, select the alternative (c) Hesitate (d) Stir
which best expresses the meaning of the 31.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning
Idiom/Phrase. to the given word.
To sleep like a dog Abeyance
(a) To be less mindful (a) Moratorium (b) Continuation
(b) To make noise while sleeping (c) Latency (d) Layoff
(c) To sleep soundly 32.Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(d) To be insomniac (a) Healthy (b) Quantum
25.Choose the sentence with no spelling error. (c) Sugest (d) Mechanics
(a) Motivational quotes will not help you. 33.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning
(b) Motivational qoutes will not help you. to the given word.
(c) Motivational quotes will not helpp you. Reprove
(d) Motivatinal quotes will not help you. (a) Rap (b) Eulogize
26.Select the correct indirect form of the given (c) Keelhaul (d) Pummel
sentence. 34.Choose the word that can substitute the
The professor said, “You must learn these given group of words.
words regularly.” One that cannot be harmed/wounded
(a) The professor said that I had to learn (a) Mortal (b) Mystic
those words regularly. (c) Bigot (d) Invulnerable
(b) The professor said I should learn these 35.Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
words regularly. (a) Your employees also have access to this
(c) The professor said that I must learn those data.
words regularly. (b) Your employes also have acess to this
(d) The professor said that you had to learn data.
these words regularly. (c) Your employes also have access to this
27.Find the part of the given sentence that has data.
an error in it. If there is no error, choose (d) Your employees also have acces to this
‘No error’. datas.
The five first girls will get the discount 36.The given sentence is in active voice. Change
on our merchandise. the voice of the sentence. Select the correct
(a) will get the discount option from the sentences given in options.
She persuaded him for over a year.
(b) The five first girls
(a) He was being persuaded by her for a
(c) on our merchandise.
year.
(d) No error
(b) He kept being persuaded by her for a
28.In the following question, out of the given
year.
four alternatives, select the alternative
(c) She was being persuaded by him for over
which best expresses the meaning of the
a year.
Idiom/Phrase.
(d) He was persuaded by her for over a year.
Once in a blue moon 37.Parts of the following sentence are given as
(a) Once a week (b) Frequently options. Identify the part that contains a
(c) Once in a day (d) Rarely grammatical error. If there is no error, select
29.Fill in the blank with the most suitable word. ‘No error’.
Still flaccid and ______ from lack of blood, You never know when / you are going to
Ed ambled slowly in front of the doors. stumble to a /jewel in the most
(a) levity (b) levy unexpected corner.
(c) liberal (d) lethargic (a) You never know when
30.Choose the word that means the same as (b) you are going to stumble to a
the given word. (c) No error
Vacillate (d) jewel in the most unexpected corner.

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38.Improve the underlined part of the sentence. 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if blank number 5.
the sentence is grammatically correct. (a) deficient (b) available
They hired a maid to have cleaner the (c) durable (d) inoperable
house. Comprehension
(a) to clean (b) for cleaner In the following passage, some words
(c) No improvement (d) to cleans have been deleted. Read the passage
39.Choose the sentence with no spelling error. carefully and select the most appropriate
(a) They were iresponsible in performing option to fill in each blank.
their dutes. Coca-Cola is to become the new sponsor of
(b) They were irresponsible in performing the London Eye after (1) ______ a deal to
their duties. replace France’s EDF Energy. The capital’s
(c) They were irresponsible in performing giant Ferris Wheel has been a (2) ______
ther dutys. tourist attraction since it was introduced in
(d) They were irresponcible in perfroming
2000, when it was (3) ______ as the
their duties.
Millennium Wheel. It was previously (4) ______
40.Choose the word that can substitute the
by British Airways before becoming the EDF
given group of words.
Energy London Eye in 201(a) Coca-Cola will
Killing one’s father
take over in January after (5) ______ a two-
(a) Suicide (b) Patricide
year deal with the wheel’s owner, Merlin
(c) Insecticide (d) Tyrannicide
Entertainments, for an undisclosed sum.
Comprehension
46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
In the following passage some of the
blank number 1.
words have been deleted. Read the passage
(a) Assorting (b) Enclosing
carefully and select the correct answer for
the given blank out of the four alternatives. (c) Clearing (d) Signing
There are so many myths about the (1) 47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
______ impacts of milk on health. Changing how blank number 2.
much milk you drink because of (2) ______ (a) Leading (b) Susceptible
myths may mean you are unnecessarily (c) Supportive (d) Mandatory
restricting this (3) ______ nutritious drink. 48.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Australians often restrict dairy foods when they blank number 3
try to (4) ______ weight believing them to be (a) Based (b) Inscribed
fattening. While dairy products naturally (c) Published (d) Known
contain fat there are many reduced fat products 49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(5) ______. blank number 4.
41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Sponsored (b) Refused
blank number 1. (c) kept (d) Authenticated
(a) welcoming (b) kind 50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) impolite (d) negative blank number 5.
42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Striking (b) Discovering
blank number 2.
(c) Forging (d) Hedging
(a) thus (b) these
(c) this (d) those Model Practice Set-06
43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 3. 1. Find the part of the given sentence that has
(a) suddenly (b) invisibly an error in it. If there is no error, choose
(c) nominally (d) highly ‘No error’.
44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in Every of the two girls will get the reward.
blank number 4. (a) No error (b) the reward.
(a) meditate (b) subjugate (c) Every of the two (d) girls will get
(c) leverage (d) lose 2. Select the word that is opposite in meaning
(ANTONYM) to the word given below.
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Sinister (b) A flsh of lightning re vaeled the
(a) Foreboding (b) Propitious mountains.
(c) Ominous (d) Baleful (c) A flash of lightning revealed the
3. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. mounitans.
Google on Saturday celebrated the onset (d) A flash of lightning revealed the
of spring in the northern hemisphere mountains.
with a/an ______ graphic. 11.Select the correct indirect form of the given
(a) animated (b) freezing sentence.
(c) implanting (d) rooting My coach said, “You should take a
4. In the following question, out of the given healthy diet.”
four alternatives, select the alternative (a) My coach told me that I should have
which best expresses the meaning of the taken a healthy diet.
Idiom/Phrase. (b) My coach told me that I should take a
Lion’s mouth healthy diet.
(a) A dangerous situation (c) My coach told me that you should take
(b) Having no sense a healthy diet.
(c) Very talkative (d) My coach told me that I shall take a
(d) A large share healthy diet.
5. Select the correct indirect form of the given 12.Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
sentence. At that time, I only knew that I adored
He said, “I had gone to Shimla.” the way he laughed for no ______.
(a) He said that he had gone to Shimla. (a) just (b) disbelief
(b) He said that he has gone to Shimla. (c) account (d) reason
(c) He said that he went to Shimla. 13.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning
(d) He says that he had gone to Shimla. to the given word.
6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the Abandon
given idiom. (a) Constraint (b) Spontaneity
A bolt from the blue (c) Recklessness (d) Casualness
(a) An unexpected event 14.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(b) A sudden run word
(c) To get hold of someone Amend.
(d) An electric shock (a) Rectify (b) Harm
7. Fill in the blank with the most suitable (c) Impair (d) Worsen
word. 15.Select the most appropriate option that can
At first the water ______ blue, then grey. substitute the underlined segment in the
(a) lest (b) seemed given sentence. If there is no need to
(c) heeded (d) glanced substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
8. Choose the word that can substitute the Rita will never have changed her job if
given group of words. she would have been promoted.
A substance for killing algae (a) No substitution
(a) Algaecide (b) Ruthenium (b) should never have
(c) Fungicide (d) Prepuce (c) would never have
9. In the following question, out of the given (d) shall never have
four alternatives, select the alternative 16.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
which best expresses the meaning of the following sentence.
Idiom/Phrase. Sudhir’s harrassment is not only
Neck of the woods perceivable and occasional but also has
(a) Highways (b) Neighbourhood become a matter of humorous incident
(c) Barren land (d) Valley before his colleague.
10.Choose the sentence with no spelling error. (a) colleague (b) harrassment
(a) A flash of lightnig revealed the (c) Humorous (d) Perceivable
mountans.
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17.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 25.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
the blank. the underlined word.
The trainee wanted to know the________of Beowulf was praised for his valour
the course to get a better understanding displayed in the battlefield.
of the job prospects. (a) Forbearance (b) Erudition
(a) ins and outs (b) bird’s eye view (c) Cowardice (d) Idiosyncrasy
(c) crying need (d) tall talk 26.Select the most appropriate idiom that can
18.Select the most appropriate option to fill in substitute the italicised words in the given
the blank. sentence.
This drama is extremely informative I have been a vegetarian for a very long
__________ life in Roman times. time.
(a) on (b) of (a) donkey’s years
(c) about (d) For (b) duck in the thunderstorm
19.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) die in harness
(a) Warden (b) Poliseman (d) Damocles’ sword
(c) Engineer (d) Doctor 27.Select the most appropriate option that can
20.Select the most appropriate synonym of the substitute the underlined segment in the
underlined word in the given sentence. given sentence.
The audience was mesmerised by the Every nook and corner of the house were
speech delivered by the vivacious lady. unclean.
(a) Energetic (b) Fearless (a) of a house was unclean
(c) Prosperous (d) Friendly (b) by the house were unclean
21.Select the option that expresses the given (c) to the house were unclean
sentence in active voice. (d) of the house was unclean
The gate was opened by the peon. 28.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(a) The peon is opening the gate. (a) Movement (b) Kecthup
(b) The peon opened the gate. (c) Precise (d) Flashy
(c) The peon was opening the gate. 29.Select the correct direct form of the given
(d) The gate was being opened by the peon. sentence.
22.Select the option that can be used as a one- John said that he was there to resolve
word substitute for the given group of that fight for them.
words. (a) John says, “I am here to resolve this fight
The act of washing oneself for you.”
(a) Ablutions (b) Solutions (b) John said to me, “You are here to resolve
(c) Steaming (d) Bathing this fight for you.”
23.Select the idiom that can correctly replace (c) John said, “I am here to resolve this fight
the underlined part of the given sentence. for you.”
I know she really wants the promotion, (d) John said, “I was here to resolve this
but she really hit me below the hand by fight for you.”
telling the boss about my personal 30.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
problems. given word.
(a) hit me the bricks Tyranny
(b) hit me below the books
(a) Autocracy (b) Compassion
(c) hit me below the bottle
(c) Social (d) Discordance
(d) hit me below the belt
31.Select the most appropriate option to
24.Select the most appropriate collocation to
substitute the underlined segment in the
substitute the underlined word in the given
given sentence.
sentence.
Rearing of silk worms is called
The banker warned me not to be careless
horticulture.
from my ATM card.
(a) careless beside (b) careless with (a) pisciculture (b) agriculture
(c) careless across (d) careless on (c) sericulture (d) Apiculture
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32.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the Comprehension
following sentence. In the following passage some of the
Tyrany must be dead to attain harmony, words have been deleted. Read the passage
tranquillity, and serenity. carefully and select the correct answer for
(a) tranquillity (b) tyrany the given blank out of the four alternatives.
(c) serenity (d) Harmony A recent study that (1) ______ people’s brains
33.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. at different points in their work day (2) ______
(a) Movement (b) Kecthup high-demand tasks which require intense,
(c) Precise (d) Flashy constant concentration can lead to build-up of
34.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of a (3) ______ toxic chemical called glutamate.
the given word. Normally used to (4) ______ signals from nerve
Guilty cells, in large quantities glutamate alters the
(a) Remnant (b) Innocent (5) ______ of a brain region involved in planning
(c) Nonchalant (d) Omnipotent and decision making, the lateral prefrontal
35.Select the option that is similar in meaning cortex (lPFC).
to the underlined word. 41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The president’s concern for the homeless blank number 1.
people was superficial and ended as soon (a) scanned (b) answered
as the media left the event. (c) illuminated (d) buzzed
(a) Shallow (b) Derogatory 42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Regardless (d) Insubstantial blank number 2.
36.Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) founded (b) had founded
word substitute for the given group of words. (c) find (d) found
A place where coins and medals are 43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
made. blank number 3.
(a) Office (b) Mint (a) utterly (b) perpetually
(c) Mine (d) Barn (c) grandly (d) potentially
37.Select the correct passive voice form for the 44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
given sentence. blank number 4.
My brother likes football. (a) donate (b) swipe
(a) Football was liked by my brother. (c) send (d) travel
(b) Football is like by my brother. 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Football was like by my brother. blank number 5.
(d) Football is liked by my brother. (a) radiation (b) synergy
38.Select the most appropriate option that can (c) ensemble (d) performance
substitute the underlined segment in the Comprehension:
given sentence.
In the following passage some words
Mother ordered John to switch on the have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with
light as it was time to sleep. the help of thealternatives given. Select
(a) to switch of the light the most appropriate option for each
(b) to switch in the light number.
(c) to switch off the light Krishna helped my husbands create a
(d) to switch out the light strategy. They (1) ________ by killing
39.Select the word that is OPPOSITE in Jarasandha, themost feared (2) ________ of the
meaning to the given word. time—and incidentally, a long time enemy of
Cease Krishna. (3)________ released the many kings
(a) Origin (b) Halt Jarasandha had imprisoned in his labyrinths
(c) Produce (d) Begin and gavethem back (4) ________ kingdoms.
40.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. This made my husband so popular that (5)
(a) Dimolish (b) Conduct ________they went after that, they were greeted
(c) Biopic (d) Handful with friendship.
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46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in A. It is a very popular character and is the
the blank No. (1) mascot for Walt Disney company.
(a) begun (b) began B. Mickey generally appears with his
(c) initiate (d) commence girlfriend Minnie Mouse and pet Pluto.
47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in C. The animated movies on Mickey mouse
the blank No. (2) have been nominated for the Academy
(a) sovereignty (b) ruler award.
(c) rule (d) dominion D. Mickey mouse is a fictional cartoon
48.Select the most appropriate option to fill in character created by Walt Disney in
the blank No. (3) 1928.
(a) Then after they (b) They kept (a) DABC (b) ADBC
(c) Their after they (d) They then (c) ACDB (d) BACD
49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 6. The following sentence has been divided into
the blank No. (4) parts. One of them may contain an error.
(a) their (b) whose Select the part that contains the error from
(c) there (d) that the given options. If you don’t find any error,
50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
the blank No. (5) The prisoner was / accused for stealing
(a) if at all (b) whichever / from his landlord.
(c) when if (d) wherever (a) accused for stealing
(b) The prisoner was
Model Practice Set-07 (c) from his landlord
1. Select the most appropriate option that can (d) No error
substitute the underlined segment in the 7. Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
given sentence. If there is no need to (a) Assidous (b) Disapproval
substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. (c) Devastation (d) Conjoined
I have reached the hotel, by the time you 8. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
call me. underlined idiom in the given sentence.
(a) will be reaching the hotel The lecture by the French professor
(b) No substitution seemed Latin and Greek to the young
(c) will have reached the hotel students.
(d) had reached the hotel (a) Interesting
2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (b) Lucid
underlined word in the given sentence. (c) Unbiased
The promises made by the old minister (d) Incomprehensible
were fulfilled. 9. Select the most appropriate idiom that can
(a) Contemporary (b) Aged substitute the italicised words in the given
(c) Recent (d) Vernal sentence.
3. Select the word that is OPPOSITE in Some people still feel that they have very
meaning to the underlined word in the given little freedom to be innovative in their
sentence. work.
He consolidated his position as the (a) elbow room
leader of the political party. (b) an old lady
(a) Weakened (b) Devised
(c) an old head on young shoulders
(c) Strengthened (d) Formulated
(d) to make a pile
4. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
10.Select the correct active form of the given
(a) Compact (b) Compell
sentence.
(c) Currently (d) Savage
5. Sentences of a paragraph are given below AIDS will have been cured by the year
in jumbled order.Arrange the sentences in 2070 by scientists.
the correct order to form a meaningful and (a) Scientists will have cured AIDS by the
coherent paragraph. year 2070.
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(b) Scientists cured AIDS by the year 2070. The game continued due to heavy rainfall
(c) Scientists will cure AIDS by the year after the pitch became completely wet.
2070. (a) ongoing (b) played
(d) Scientists must have cured AIDS by the (c) stopped (d) disregarded
year 2070. 16.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
11.Select the option that expresses the given given idiom.
sentence in indirect speech. On the ball
He said to him, “Is your name not (a) To be alert
Ahmed?” (b) Doing a bad job
(a) He enquired is your name not Ahmed. (c) Doing an average job
(b) He enquired whether his name was not (d) To be lazy
Ahmed. 17.Select the correct indirect form of the given
(c) He said whether his name was not sentence.
Ahmed. Radha said, “Why didn’t he forward his
(d) He said is your name not Ahmed. petition to me?”
12.Select the option that expresses the given (a) Radha enquired why he h ad not
sentence in active voice. forwarded his petition to her.
Honest and polite people are admired by (b) Radha e nquired why he has not
everyone. forwarded his petition to her.
(a) Everyone has been admiring honest and (c) Radha enquired why had he not
polite people. forwarded his petition to her.
(b) Everyone admired honest and polite (d) Radha enquired why he had not forward
people. his petition to her.
(c) Everyone will admire honest and polite 18.Select the option that can be used as a one-
people. word substitute for the underlined words
(d) Everyone admires honest and polite in the given sentence.
people. Today my dad will teach me how to make
13.Select the correct direct form of the given a small shelter for my dog.
sentence. (a) kennel (b) canal
Raveena asked me if I had her maid’s (c) burrow (d) Shed
number. 19.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
(a) Raveena asked me, “Do you have my the given word.
maid’s number?” Harmony
(b) Raveena asked me, “Are you having my (a) Hostility (b) Congruity
maid’s number.” (c) Consent (d) Concord
(c) Raveena said to me, “Does you have my 20.Select the most appropriate option to
maid’s number.” complete the given sentence.
(d) Raveena asked to me, “Have you have His brother _______ his ________ and gave
my maid’s number.” him a watch after his result.
14.Select the option that expresses the given (a) took, word (b) broke, record
sentence in indirect speech. (c) lost, temper (d) kept, promise
He said to him, “Is your name not 21.Select the correct active form of the given
Ahmed?” sentence.
(a) He enquired is your name not Ahmed. The dog was terrified by the unexpected
(b) He enquired whether his name was not noise.
Ahmed. (a) The unexpected noise had terrified the
(c) He said whether his name was not dog.
Ahmed. (b) The unexpected noise terrified the dog.
(d) He said is your name not Ahmed. (c) The unexpected noise has terrified the
15.Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of dog.
the underlined word in the given sentence. (d) The unexpected noise terrifies the dog.
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22.Select the option that can be used as a one- 30.In the following question, out of the given
word substitute for the given group of four alternatives, select the alternative
words. which best expresses the meaning of the
Existing in a land from the earliest times Idiom/Phrase.
or from before the arrival of colonists To bridge the gap
(a) Native (b) Ancient (a) To slander someone
(c) Aboriginal (d) Original (b) To reduce differences and reconcile
23.Select the correct active form of the given (c) To push people apart
sentence. (d) To mend a broken bridge
This trail is not frequently visited by 31.Identify the segment in the sentence which
hikers. contains a grammatical error. If there is no
(a) Hikers not have frequently visit this trail. error, then select the option “No error”.
(b) Hikers does not frequently visit this trail. The presidential election/ turned out to
(c) Hikers do not visit this trail frequently. be one of/ the biggest landslide in
(d) Hikers did not frequently visit this trail. history.
24.Select the most appropriate synonym of the (a) turned out to be one of
underlined word in the given sentence. (b) No error
The essayist’s sole intention was to baffle (c) The presidential election
his readers. (d) the biggest landslide in history
(a) Puzzle (b) Influence 32.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
(c) Scold (d) Annoy AWS offers various storage services that
25.Fill in the blank with the most suitable word. can ______ data for your website.
A haze of panic blurred my vision; (a) store (b) barge
something terrible was close to ______. (c) pour (d) stack
(a) has happened (b) happened 33.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
(c) happens (d) happening Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if
26.Select the word that is opposite in meaning the sentence is grammatically correct.
(ANTONYM) to the word given below I try to travelling lightly, packing only
Timorous the bare essentials.
(a) Gutless (b) Reserved (a) travelled light (b) travels lightly
(c) Scared (d) Brazen (c) travel lightly (d) No improvement
27.Select the most appropriate antonym of the 34.Select the correct passive form of the given
given word. sentence.
TIMID The tigress was trailing the stag.
(a) SMELLY (b) CAREFUL (a) The stag was trailed by the tigress.
(c) LUCID (d) COURAGEOUS (b) The stag was trailing by the tigress.
28.Select the word segment that substitutes (c) The stag had been trailed by the tigress.
(replaces) the bracketed word segment (d) The stag was being trailed by the tigress.
correctly and completes the sentence 35.Select the most appropriate ‘one word’ for
meaningfully. In case no improvement is the expression given below.
needed, select ‘No improvement’. Study of human being & their ancestors
(That’s one of the strongest swear word) through time.
in Spanish. (a) Ethnology (b) Biology
(a) That’s the strongly swear words (c) Anthropology (d) Physiology
(b) That’s one of the strongest swear words 36.Find the part of the given sentence that has
(c) No improvement an error in it. If there is no error, choose
(d) That is of the strongest swear words ‘No error’.
29.Select the wrongly spelt word. A key institution is the judiciary,
(a) Dissiminate (b) Obsequious especially the Supreme Court, with a
(c) Malleable (d) Nascent widely remit and a wise legacy.

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(a) especially the Supreme Court, with 44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) No error blank number 4.
(c) a widely remit and a wise legacy. (a) closed (b) concluded
(d) A key institution is the judiciary. (c) finished (d) Stopped
37.Select the word that is closest in meaning 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. blank number 5.
VAULT (a) crucial (b) diligent
(c) principle (d) eminent
(a) Raisins (b) Monarch
46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Crypt (d) Ration the blank.
38.Select the wrongly spelt word. I feel so lazy and ______ after doing any
(a) Litigation (b) Fortuous strenuous work.
(c) Invulnerable (d) Intrepid (a) lively (b) sluggish
39.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. (c) fortunate (d) bouncing
No matter how many times I try, I always 47.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
end up in the same ______. the given word.
(a) pickle (b) sauce Ambitious
(c) account (d) meal (a) Vigorous (b) Lazy
40.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning (c) Dynamic (d) Lively
to the given word. 48.Select the option that can be used as a
Elucidate one-word substitute for the given group of
(a) Dilate (b) Magnify words.
The study of the heart and its action
(c) Obfuscate (d) Outdate
and disease
Comprehension (a) Pharmacology (b) Anthropology
In the following passage, some words (c) Cardiology (d) Microbiology
have been deleted. Read the passage 49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
carefully and select the most appropriate the blank.
option to fill in each blank. My mother is a ______________ and
forgiving person.
A new world research shows that the
(a) respective (b) vital
French (1) ______ large amounts of cheese (c) difficult (d) compassionate
and butter. Therefore, they have low levels 50.One of them may contain an error. Select
of heart disease. The research (2) ______ that the part that contains the error from the
animal fat is good for human body and given options.
helps in reducing the risks of heart attack. San Francisco is more bigger / than
This study was (3) ______ in 2018 in 21 low Boston in terms of / population density.
and middle income countries. However, it (a) population density
(b) No error
(4) ______ that eating moderately is the (5)
(c) than Boston in terms of
______ key in this regard.
(d) San Francisco is more bigger
41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. Model Practice Set-08
(a) consume (b) drink
(c) gobble (d) Take 1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the
given idiom.
42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
Zero tolerance
blank number 2.
(a) To detect someone in the group is
(a) accepts (b) credits
betraying the others
(c) trusts (d) believes (b) Riding in the front passenger seat of a
43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in car
blank number 3. (c) To escape and not have to pay
(a) directed (b) managed (d) A policy of not allowing any violations
(c) supervised (d) conducted of a rule or law
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2. Choose the option that is the correct direct 8. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
form of the sentence. following sentence.
Shubham said that his father was playing Apparently, he seems to be an amature
cricket with him. person, but I know that he is a disciplined
(a) Shubham said, “My father was playing and committed person when it comes to
cricket with me.” doing something seriously.
(b) Shubham said, “My father had played (a) amature (b) apparently
cricket with me.” (c) committed (d) Disciplined
(c) Shubham said, “My father played cricket 9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
with me.” the underlined word in the given sentence.
(d) Shubham said, “My father is playing The money she offered him was
cricket with me.” insufficient to persuade him to sell.
3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the (a) Clade (b) Propagandize
given idiom. (c) Discourage (d) Influence
A rolling stone gathers no moss 10.Fill in the blank by selecting the appropriate
(a) A person who settles for a short time word from the given options that would
and runs from place to place, enjoying complete the collocation.
his freedom The judge directed the advocate general
(b) A person who does not settle anywhere
to _________ an enquiry on the case.
for a short time, and is always searching
(a) make (b) produce
for gold
(c) hold (d) Get
(c) A person who settles for a long time and
11.Select the correct indirect form of the given
leads a boring and useless life
sentence.
(d) A person who does not settle in one place
“We had opened the lock.” they told me.
for a long time, does not gain wealth,
(a) They said that we had opened the lock.
name or fame
4. Select the most appropriate option that can (b) They said to me that they have opened
substitute the underlined segment in the the lock.
given sentence. (c) They told me that they had opened the
She acted as if she is the one who was lock.
hurt. (d) They says that we had opened the lock.
(a) as if she has been (b) as if she will be 12.Select the option that can be used as a one-
(c) as if she would (d) as if she was word substitute for the given group of
5. Choose the most appropriate meaning of words.
the underlined word in the given sentence. The property left to someone by a will
The students have decided to conspire (a) Ledger (b) Legacy
to steal the test papers. (c) Legend (d) Lexical
(a) Enact (b) Moderate 13.Select the sentence with the appropri-
(c) Plot (d) Assist ate use of preposition.
6. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) Children are fond to sweets.
word substitute for the given group of (b) Children are fond off sweets.
words. (c) Children are fond with sweets.
An eccentric manner of living (d) Children are fond of sweets.
(a) Bohemian (b) Numismatist 14.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
(c) Gourmet (d) Misanthrope Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if
7. Select the option that expresses the given the sentence is grammatically correct.
sentence in passive voice. He always checks the weather in the
Don’t pluck the flowers. morning before he leaves for working.
(a) The flowers should not be pluck. (a) left for works (b) No improvement
(b) You are requested not to plucked the
(c) leave for work (d) leaves for work
flowers.
15.Select the correct indirect form of the given
(c) I am requesting you to pluck the flowers.
sentence.
(d) Let the flowers not be plucked.
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I explained, “I don’t belong here.” Credible
(a) I said that I did not belonged here. (a) Unlikely (b) Conclusive
(b) I explained that I did not belong there. (c) Sheltered (d) Unswerving
(c) I explained that I do not belong there. 24.Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
(d) I explained that I did not belong here. correct order.
16.In the following question, out of the given P. useful for the Government to utilize the
four alternatives, select the alternative expertise and
which best expresses the meaning of the
Q. in the present international scenario, it
Idiom/Phrase.
is necessary and
High and dry
R. and winning over the support of their
(a) Occasionally (b) Abandoned
counterparts in other countries
(c) Perplexed (d) Failed
17.Select the word segment that substitutes S. services of Members of Parliament
(replaces) the bracketed word segment effectively for sensitizing
correctly and completes the sentence (a) PRSQ (b) PSQR
meaningfully. (c) SPRQ (d) QPSR
“Hello! How (is) you?” 25.In the following question, out of the given
(a) am four alternatives, select the alternative
(b) was which best expresses the meaning of the
(c) No correction required Idiom/Phrase.
(d) are The whole ball of wax
18.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. (a) Everything (b) Sagacious
Habitat loss received little attention (c) Complete disaster (d) Meagre
from all Twitter ______. 26.Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) forces (b) band (a) Majestic (b) Tokan
(c) users (d) pools
(c) String (d) Lovable
19.Choose the word that means the same as
27.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
the given word.
given idiom.
Jape
(a) Quit (b) Quarrel Below the belt
(c) Quick (d) Quip (a) Without any effort (b) Very quickly
20.Choose the word that means the same as (c) Cruel and unfair (d) Suspiciously
the given word. 28.Select the option that will improve the
Fortitude underlined part of the given sentence. In
(a) Vacillation (b) Grim case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
(c) Grit (d) Plot improvement required’.
21.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option. Her forty-fourth birthday had just passed,
Have you ever had a ______ bath using a unnoticed by all but herself.
bath wash? (a) had just passed, unnoticed by but all
herself
(a) extinguishing (b) barbaric
(b) has just passed, unnoticed by all herself
(c) refreshing (d) killing
(c) has just passed, unnoticed by but all
22.Select the correct passive form of the given
herself
sentence.
(d) No improvement required
The villagers have rebuilt the hospital.
29.Parts of the following sentence have been
(a) The hospital was rebuilt by the villagers. given as options. One of them may contain
(b) The hospital has rebuilt by the villagers. an error. Select the part that contains the
(c) The hospital had been rebuilt by the error from the given options. If you don’t
villagers. find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your
(d) The hospital has been rebuilt by the answer.
villagers. He sat down in a darkly corner and
23.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning covered his face, and would not say a
to the given word. single word to anyone.
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(a) No error 37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) and covered his face, and would the blank.
(c) He sat down in a darkly corner ______ I learned that there was a gift for
(d) not say a single word to anyone each child, I was delighted.
30.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) When (b) Though
the blank. (c) While (d) Which
She smashed a ______ of glass with the 38.Select the option that can be used as a one-
metal vase. word substitute for the given group of
(a) pion (b) pawn words.
(c) pane (d) pain Someone working or acting merely for
money or other rewards
31.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Debtor (b) Mercenary
the blank.
(c) Contractor (d) Player
I organised my dressing table by putting
39.Select the correctly spelt word.
all the rubber bands ______ the drawer.
(a) Escapeade (b) Resonate
(a) for (b) in
(c) Progresion (d) Disccovery
(c) on (d) at
40.Select the option that will improve the
32.Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no
underlined part of the given sentence. In improvement is needed, sele ct ‘No
case no improvement is needed, select ‘No improvement required’.
improvement required’. No other informations was conveyed to
Next month, she was going to the him.
institute to study for a master’s degree. (a) No other’s information
(a) went to (b) No improvement required
(b) has gone to (c) No other information
(c) is going to (d) None another information
(d) No improvement required Comprehension
33.Select the option that will improve the In the following passage, some words
underlined part of the sentence. In case no have been deleted. Read the passage
improve ment is needed, select ‘No carefully and select the most appropriate
improvement required’. option to fill in each blank.
He blew out the candle and went to Delhi National Zoological Park, which
sleepy. opened in 1959, is (1) ________ next to the well
(a) went to sleep known Old Fort. One of the top zoos in the
(b) go on sleep entire Asian continent, it stands out for its (2)
(c) No improvement required ________ to give the animals and the birds
(d) gone to sleep housed there a habitat that is as close to
34.Select the most appropriate synonym of the natural as possible. With a total area of 214
underlined word in the given sentence. acres, it is perfect for picnics, (3) ________ in
Simon had always been an ardent the winter. The National Zoological Gardens in
follower. New Delhi are home to over 2,000 different
animal and bird (4) ________. These animals
(a) averse (b) objective
and birds, which originate from many areas
(c) casual (d) passionate
such as Africa, America, Australia, etc., (5)
35.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of _______ a home at this zoo. The Mughal Kos
the given word. Minar serves as the Delhi Zoo’s entrance.
Outstanding 41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Astounding (b) Ordinary blank number 1.
(c) Remarkable (d) Honest (a) vacated (b) waited
36.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) located (d) queued
(a) Chauffeur (b) specielist 42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(c) Anchor (d) Compere blank number 2.
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(a) effects (b) efforts Model Practice Set-09
(c) affects (d) escalations
43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 1. Select the option that can be used as a one-
blank number 3. word substitute for the given group of
(a) explicitly (b) especially words.
(c) exactly (d) variably A keeper or custodian of a museum
44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Creator (b) Developer
blank number 4. (c) Master (d) Curator
(a) kingdoms (b) varieties 2. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
the underlined word in the given sentence.
(c) species (d) beings
The list included many mundane, routine
45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
tasks.
blank number 5.
(a) standard (b) temporal
(a) finding (b) find
(c) customary (d) exceptional
(c) found (d) finds
3. Select the option that will improve the
Comprehension underlined part of the sentence. In case no
In the following passage some of the words improvement is needed, sele ct ‘No
have been deleted. Read the passage improvement required’.
carefullyand select the correct answer for the The smell of this flower make me felt
given blank out of the four alternatives. dizzy.
According to the Integrated Taxonomic (a) making I feel
Information System (ITIS) there are more than (b) makes me feel
60(1)______ of rat, which means they come in
(c) make me feeling
all sizes. They are (2)_____ 5 inches
(d) No improvement required
(12centimeters), or longer, according to
Encyclopedia Britannica. The largest species 4. Select the option that will improve the
is theBosavi woolly rat, which was (3)_____ in underlined part of the given sentence. In
2009 in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
(anddoesn’t have a scientific name yet). It is improvement required’.
(4)______ the size of a cat — 3(b)2 inches (82 Suspend all the employees which has
cm)from nose to tail and (5)______ around (c)3 been coming late.
lbs. ((a)5 kilograms), according to CNN. (a) who have been coming
46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (b) who had came
blank number (1) (c) that was been coming
(a) species (b) sections (d) No improvement required
(c) objects (d) entities 5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the
47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in given word.
blank number (2) Hurdle
(a) modestly (b) manually (a) Progress (b) Impediment
(c) surgically (d) typically (c) Accessory (d) Aid
48.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 6. Parts of the following sentence have been
blank number (3) given as options. One of them may contain
(a) screened (b) invented an error. Select the part that contains the
(c) discovered (d) denuded error from the given options. If you don’t
49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your
blank number (4) answer.
(a) of (b) some Apart from Germany, they also visited
(c) a lot (d) about Italy and Austria during its business trip.
50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) also visited Italy and Austria
blank number (5) (b) during its business trip
(a) counts (b) measures (c) Apart from Germany, they
(c) evaluates (d) weighs (d) No error.
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7. Select the option that can be used as a one- (a) At the last moment
word substitute for the given group of (b) Whatever happens
words. (c) To decide later
Any award, honour or laudatory notice (d) To come before the decided time
(a) Complement (b) Deal 16.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(c) Statute (d) Accolade given word.
8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of Laborious
the given word. (a) Unsophisticated (b) Profane
Agitate (c) Assiduous (d) Pompous
(a) Blame (b) Strike 17.Select the correct indirect form of the given
(c) Distress (d) Soothe sentence.
9. Select the correctly spelt word. Aditi said, “I am not invested in the
(a) Tendency (b) Tendensy project anymore.”
(c) Tendincy (d) Tendancy (a) Aditi said that she had not invested in
10.Select the option that can be used as a one- the project anymore.
word substitute for the given group of (b) Aditi said that she do not invested in
words. the project anymore.
Something happening in three years (c) Aditi said that she is not invested in the
(a) Annual (b) Triennial project anymore.
(c) Biennial (d) millennial (d) Aditi said that she was not invested in
11.Select the correctly spelt word. the project anymore.
(a) Imprudense (b) Imprudence 18.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
(c) Imprudance (d) Imprudanse Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer ifthe
12.Select the most appropriate option to fill in sentence is grammatically correct.
the blank. The Government has been building more
We are selling a single orange ______10 schools to provided education at
but nobody is ready to buy it. thesecondary level.
(a) on (b) to
(a) No improvement
(c) with (d) for
(b) provide educationally on
13.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(c) providing education to
underlined idiom in the given sentence.
(d) provide education at
I had never seen him lose his temper,
19.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
and he governed our company with an
One of his rules was to always ______ and
iron hand.
(a) In anxiety await instruction to enter.
(b) At the service (a) resist (b) rub
(c) To any degree (c) blink (d) knock
(d) strict and harsh control 20.In the following question, out of the given
14.Select the option that will improve the four alternatives, select the alternative-
underlined part of the given sentence. In which best expresses the meaning of the
case no improvement is needed, select ‘No Idiom/Phrase.
improvement required’. To burn one’s finger
When a plastic comb is rubbed on dry (a) To suffer a loss by acting rashly
hair, they acquired a static charge. (b) A question without any agreed answer
(a) it acquired a (c) To accidentally touch a hot utensil
(b) it acquires a (d) To have one’s finger chopped
(c) they acquire an 21.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
(d) No improvement required Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer ifthe
15.Select the most appropriate meaning of the sentence is grammatically correct.
underlined idiom in the given sentence. She cuts her haired short in the summer.
Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris (a) hair short (b) hair shortest
tomorrow. (c) hairy short (d) No improvement
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22.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning (a) serious (b) prone
to the given word. (c) curious (d) peculiar
Accessory 31.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(a) Surplus (b) Essential given word to fill in the blank in thesentence.
(c) Substitute (d) Option Yields Binu’s land ________ high quality
23.Choose the option that is the correct passive of wheat and grams.
form of the sentence. (a) touches (b) subdues
The culture was losing its meaning. (c) produces (d) meets
(a) The meaning of the culture was being 32.Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
lost. (a) Flimsy (b) Etiquette
(b) The meaning of the culture will lost. (c) Supercede (d) Intercede
(c) The culture lost it’s meaning. 33.Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(d) The meaning of the culture was lost. given word.
24.Choose the word that can substitute the Dazzling
given group of words. (a) Brilliant (b) Drizzly
A specialist of kidney (c) Murky (d) Dull
(a) Primatologist (b) Obstetrician 34.Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(c) Nephrologist (d) Pathologist (a) Sharpen (b) Clovver
25.Choose the word that means the same as (c) Happen (d) Sunrise
the given word. 35.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of
Laggard the given word.
(a) Hustler (b) Prompt
Applaud
(c) Expeditious (d) Dawdling
(a) Commend (b) Magnify
26.Choose the sentence with no spelling error.
(c) Approve (d) Denounce
(a) Lights flickered in the bush behind him.
(b) Lights flikered in the bush behind him. Comprehension
(c) Lites flickered in the bussh behind him. In the following passage, some words
(d) Lights flicered in the bush behind him. have been deleted. Read the passage
27.Select the most appropriate meaning of the carefully and select the most appropriate
given idiom. option to fill in each blank.
A shot in the dark. The Ministry of Defence has (1) ______ the
(a) Shooting in the night formal Government Sanction Letter (2) ______
(b) Randomly doing something, the grant of permanent commission (PC) to women
outcome of which is unknown officers in the Army. “In anticipation, the Army
(c) A blind man’s cane Headquarters had (3) ______ in motion a series
(d) Looking at the stars of preparatory actions for conduct of the
28.Choose the word that means the same as Permanent Commission Selection Board for
the given word. affected women officers. The Selection Board
Sacrilege will be scheduled as (4) ______ as all affected
(a) Modification (b) Consecration Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women
(c) Blasphemy (d) Reverence officers exercise their option and complete (5)
29.Choose the word that means the same as ______ documentation,” the Army said in a
the given word. statement.
Slick 36.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) Slippery (b) New blank number 1.
(c) Fractions (d) Novice (a) imbibed (b) accused
30.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of (c) extracted (d) issued
the word given in brackets to fill in theblank. 37.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
The doctor had to go with operation as blank number 2.
Raj’s condition was very _________ (a) since (b) from
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38.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 47.Select the option that can be used as a
blank number 3. one-word substitute for the given group of
(a) deposited (b) set words.
(c) located (d) situated Having or forming a hard outer layer
39.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (a) Crunched (b) Crushed
blank number 4. (c) Crusted (d) Cursed
(a) soon (b) late 48.Select the correctly spelt word.
c) long (d) blind (a) Adamant (b) Amorphuous
40.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Despottic (d) Contentous
blank number 5. 49.Select the option that will improve the
(a) unnecessary (b) optional underlined part of the given sentence. In
(c) gratuitous (d) requisite case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
improvement required’.
Comprehension
I am not gone to harm this dog.
In the following passage, some words
(a) are not going
have been deleted. Read the passage
(b) No improvement required
carefully and select the most appropriate
(c) am not going
option to fill in each blank. (d) is not gone
In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall and 50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
increased (1) ______ on borewells have led to the blank.
soil aridity, while (2) ______ snow and more Ritu had gone out to drink water
rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis _______________ her examination started.
in Himachal Pradesh. On the other (4) ______, (a) even (b) whether
in Rajasthan, canals, tube-well irrigation and (c) before (d) now
shelterbelts have (5) ______ to an increase in
the green cover. Model Practice Set-10
41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 1. 1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) growth (b) support the blank.
(c) addiction (d) dependence Green tea is good for not only the health
but also for ______ skin.
42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 2. (a) glowing (b) emotional
(a) few (b) least (d) caustic (d) laborious
(c) less (d) fewer 2. Select the option that will improve the
underlined part of the given sentence. In
43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
case no improvement is needed, select ‘No
blank number 3.
improvement required’.
(a) deepen (b) deepened
My mother’s sister work since eight
(c) deeper (d) deep
hours every weekday.
44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(a) working of eight
blank number 4.
(b) works for eight
(a) half (b) hand
(d) work for eight
(c) sides (d) case
(d) No improvement required
45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in
blank number 5.
the blank.
(a) lead (b) led
I like eating chocolates, ______ I hate dark
(c) leading (d) leads
ones.
46.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
(a) for (b) but
given idiom.
(c) because (d) while
Once in a blue moon
4. Select the option that can be used as a one-
(a) Occasionally (b) Very rarely
word substitute for the given group of
(c) Frequently (d) Incessantly
words.
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Story of an individual written by himself She is brave than any other girl in the
(a) Biography (b) History office.
(c) Novel (d) Autobiography (a) She is brave (b) in the office
5. Select the most appropriate synonym of the (d) No error (d) than any other girl
given word. 13.Select the option that will improve the
Grieve underlined part of the sentence. In case no
(a) Tame (b) Assure improvement is needed, sele ct ‘No
(c) Rejoice (d) Mourn improvement required’.
6. Select the most appropriate option to Why are you looking on my face like
substitute the underlined segment in the this?
given sentence. If there is no need to (a) looked at my
substitute it, select ‘No substitution (b) No improvement required
required.’ (c) looking on mine
We made sure our new house were closer (d) looking at my
to a good primary school when moving 14.Select the option that corrects the
home last summer. incorrectly spelt words in the given
(a) was close sentence.
(b) No substitution required Ventilaton system is mising in this room.
(d) were closed (a) Ventiltion system is missing in this room.
(d) was closing (b) Ventilation system is mising in this rum.
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Ventilation system is missing in this
the blank. room.
The situation turned ugly as the crowd (d) Wentilation system is mesing in this
______ to riot. room.
(a) begins (b) begun 15.The following sentence has been divided into
(c) beginning (d) began parts. One of them may contain an error.
8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the Select the part that contains the error from
underlined word in the given sentence. the given options.
Some simple changes in eating habits The mountain lion is / one of the slyest
can alleviate nausea. and more / elusive animals in the woods.
(a) sharpen (b) plague (a) one of the slyest and more
(d) exacerbate (d) relieve (b) No error
9. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. (c) The mountain lion is
(a) Mismatche (b) Securities (d) elusive animals in the woods.
(c) Essentially (d) Fiscal 16.Select the most appropriate meaning of the
10.Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
given idiom. He is foaming at the mouth about the
Chase rainbows committee’s decision.
(a) To be unprepared for something (a) To be enraged and show it
(b) To lose one’s patience (b) to cause damage to someone
(c) To pursue unrealistic goals (c) to not recognize something good
(d) To judge someone (d) to be upset about something that
11.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of happened in the past
the given word. 17.Select the option that will improve the
Alleviate underlined part of the sentence. In case no
(a) Soothe (b) Ameliorate improvement is needed, sele ct ‘No
(c) Aggravate (d) Destroy improvement required’.
12.Parts of the following sentence have been You are looking so pretty on these black
given as options. One of them may contain outfit.
an error. Select the part that contains the (a) pretty in this
error from the given options. If you don’t (b) No improvement required
find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your (c) prettier in these
answer. (d) prettiest with those
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18.Select the most appropriate option to fill in Leisure
the blank. (a) Worship (b) Play
He is the patient ______ called you in the (c) Work (d) Retire
morning. 26.Select the wrongly spelt word
(a) which (b) whom (a) harange (b) fallacious
(c) who (d) that (c) gauche (d) erudite
19.Select the option that can be used as a one- 27.Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
word substitute for the given group of correct order.
words. It could be
Made in imitation so as to be passed off P. became a byword for superhuman
fraudulently as genuine intellectual ability
(a) Counterfeit (b) Staunch Q. argued that 1919 was the year when
(c) Authentic (d) Deliberate Einstein’s name
20.Select the most appropriate option to fill in R. making possible the small industry of
the blank. S. Einstein-themed merchandise that still
Many people like playing cricket, but exists today
_____________ my opinion, it is too (a) RSPQ (b) QPRS
chaotic. (c) PSQR (d) PQRS
(a) in (b) from
28.Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
(c) for (d) with
David always kept his ______ open for
21.The following sentence has been split into
anything that might put them at risk.
four segments. Identify the segment that
(a) starry eyes (b) eagle eyes
contains a grammatical error.
(c) black eye (d) sheep eyes
If you plant a seed, / you will be noticed
29.Select the most appropriate one-word
/ that it takes some / time to grow.
substitution for the given group of words.
(a) that it takes some
The violation or profanation of anything
(b) If you plant a seed
(c) you will be noticed sacred or held sacred
(d) time to grow (a) Pious (b) Sacramental
22.Select the most appropriate option to fill in (c) Sacrilege (d) Holy
the blank. 30.Select the word that is closest in meaning
If you want to save your money, start (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
living an ______ life. Attune
(a) improper (b) economical (a) Assimilate (b) Estrange
(c) extravagant (d) indulgent (c) Disrupt (d) Skew
23.Select the most appropriate synonym of the 31.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
given word. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer ifthe
Clandestine sentence is grammatically correct.
(a) Blatant (b) Ornate I can hear the band which is playing
(c) Open (d) Undercover patriotic tunes, in the playground.
24.Select the option that will improve the (a) patriotic tuning
underlined part of the given sentence. In (b) patriotically tuned
case no improvement is needed, select ‘No (c) patriot tunes
improvement required’. (d) No improvement
In India, processed foods becomes 32.Improve the underlined part of the sentence.
popular in the 20th century. Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer ifthe
(a) became popular in sentence is grammatically correct.
(b) become popularity in I won’t bore you with the details, but I
(c) No improvement required finally finish my taxes.
(d) become popular at (a) final finishing (b) finally finished
25.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning (c) No improvement (d) finally finishing
to the given word.
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33.Choose the word that is opposite in meaning (c) She commanded her maid that kindly
to the given word. clean the utensils properly.
Abduct (d) She orders her maid to clean the utensils
(a) Hijack (b) Sociable properly.
(c) Redeem (d) Impress 40.Choose the word that can substitute the
34.Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
given group of words. One who adapts oneself readily to various
One who does not express oneself freely situations
(a) Pessimist (b) Erudite (a) Fastidious (b) Versatile
(c) Skeptic (d) Introvert (c) Orthodox (d) Ardent
35.Select the most appropriate meaning of the Comprehension
given idiom. In the following passage, some words
Burn your bridges have been deleted. Read the passage
(a) To be puzzled carefully and select the most appropriate
(b) To have a fight option to fill in each blank.
(c) To disclose a secret Memory loss, with aging, is (1)_______ a
(d) To eliminate the possibility of return or natural and normal (2)_______. The symptoms
retreat range from forgetting simple daily life activities
36.Improve the underlined part of the sentence. and (3)_______ familiar tasks such as driving
Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if or baking. However, there can be several other
the sentence is gramm-atically correct. factors (4)_______ for it and these vary from
The early morning flight is the lest person to person. Memory loss can be (5)______
expensive. or total depending upon the condition.
(a) least’s expensive 41.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(b) lastly expensive blank number 1.
(c) No improvement (a) consider (b) denied
(c) regard (d) Considered
(d) least expensive
42.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
37.In the following question, out of the given
blank number 2.
four alternatives, select the alternativewhich
(a) trial (b) type
best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
(c) method (d) Process
Phrase.
43.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
To lose one’s head
blank number 3.
(a) To have bad memory (a) prospering (b) acknowledging
(b) To reach nowhere (c) rectifying (d) Performing
(c) To lose one’s self-control 44.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
(d) To lose the track of time blank number 4.
38.Improve the underlined part of the sentence. (a) commendable (b) responsible
Choose ‘No improvement’ as an answer if (c) affluent (d) Significance
the sentence is grammatically correct. 45.Select the most appropriate option to fill in
I can sees the mountains in the distance. blank number 5.
(a) can saw (b) can see (a) partial (b) partially
(c) No improvement (d) can seen (c) completely (d) incomplete
39.Select the correct indirect form of the given Comprehension
sentence. In the following passage, some words
She said to her maid, “Clean the utensils have been deleted. Read the passage
properly.” carefully and select the most appropriate
(a) She commands her maid that clean the option to fill in each blank.
utensils properly. I will tell you what I will do and what I will
(b) She ordered her maid to clean the not do. I will not (1) _____________ that in which
utensils properly. I no longer believe, (2) ____________ it calls itself
my home, my fatherland, or my church: and I
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will try to (3) _______________ myself in some SET - 03 (Answer)
mode of life or art as (4) _____________ as I can
and as wholly as I can, using for my defense 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c)
the only arms I (5) ____________ myself to use: 6. (a) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (d) 10.(d)
silence, exile and cunning. 11. (c) 12. (b) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15.(d)
46.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 16. (c) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20.(a)
blank number 1. 21. (c) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25.(b)
(a) serve (b) drain 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30.(d)
(c) lag (d) debit 31. (c) 32. (b) 33. (d) 34. (d) 35.(a)
47.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (d) 40.(a)
blank number 2. 41. (c) 42. (b) 43. (c) 44. (d) 45.(d)
(a) sometimes (b) nevertheless 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (b) 49. (d) 50.(c)
(c) whether (d) presumably
48.Select the most appropriate option to fill in SET - 04 (Answer)
blank number 3.
(a) express (b) disappear 1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d)
(c) collect (d) sterilise 6. (d) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10.(c)
49.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15.(d)
blank number 4. 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20.(d)
(a) morbidly (b) bleakly 21. (d) 22. (a) 23. (d) 24. (a) 25.(a)
(c) pithily (d) freely 26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30.(a)
50.Select the most appropriate option to fill in 31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (c) 34. (d) 35.(a)
blank number 5. 36. (b) 37. (b) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40.(c)
(a) behave (b) allow 41. (a) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (d) 45.(b)
(c) caution (d) effeminate 46. (b) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (a) 50.(b)

SET - 01 (Answer) SET - 05 (Answer)

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

SET - 02 (Answer) SET - 06 (Answer)

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

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SET - 07 (Answer) SET - 09 (Answer)

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

SET - 08 (Answer) SET - 10 (Answer)

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

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