Q1: Pick out the one which can substitute bold group of words(words in asterisks) correctly, without changing the meaning of the sentence:
It was *he, not me*, who decided to postpone the program.
(1) he, not I
(2) him, not me
(3) he, not mine
(4) him, not I
(5)None of these
Answer: (1) he, not I
Correct: It was *he, not I*, who decided to postpone the program.
Explanation: Here, subjective case is required to be used.
So, "I" should be used not "me".
Q2: CLOZE TEST:
The empty ‘Chyawanprash’ containers near the makeshift kitchen at the elephant camp say it all – that the elephants have been having a healthy, nutritious diet as (Q2) by the veterinary doctors.
Options:
(1) assured
(2) prescribed
(3) decided
(4) convinced
(5) established
Answer: (2) prescribed
Explanation:
The empty ‘Chyawanprash’ containers near the makeshift kitchen at the elephant camp say it all – that the elephants have been having a healthy, nutritious diet as (prescribed) by the veterinary doctors.
Please note: "Prescribed" means referred by doctor etc.
Q3: Below is given a single word with options to its meaning. You have to select all those options which are synonyms/antonyms of the word. Select the correct alternative from (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) which represents all those synonyms/antonyms:
Q: Turbulence
A. commotion B. pandemonium C. fuss D. confusion
(1) Only C (2) Only D (3) Only C and D (4) All except B (5) All of the above
A new system to monitor (1)/ the attendance of government school teachers(2)/ is being introduced (3)/in the district (4)/ No error (5)
Answer: (5)- No error
Q5: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C),(D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them:
(A) Without a productive labour force.
(B) Among the natural resources which can be called upon in natural plans for development.
(C) Including effective leadership and intelligent middle management.
(D) Possibly the most important is human labour.
(E) No amount of foreign assistance or of natural wealth can ensure successful development.
Answer: (B)
Correct: He ultimately decided(A)/ to accept *willingly and cheerfully* (B)/ all the responsibilities.(C)/ No Error(D)
Explanation: This is a rule in English...
If "to + first form of verb" i.e. infinitive is used then adverb cannot come in between "to" and "first form"... adverb in this case will come after the infinitive... so "to accept" has come after *willingly and cheerfully.*
Q7: Fill in the blanks:
We should by now be ___________to Sino-Indian summits occurring with the ________of border trouble, and Friday’s G20 meeting ________a smiling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a less enthused Chinese President Xi Jinping was no exception.
A)used ,negotiations, between
B)used, proceedings , with
C)accustomed,backdrop, between
D)presented ,advance, among
Answer: C)accustomed,backdrop, between
Explanation:
We should by now be *accustomed* to Sino-Indian summits occurring with the *backdrop* of border trouble, and Friday’s G20 meeting *between* a smiling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a less enthused Chinese President Xi Jinping was no exception.
Please note: "backdrop" means "drawback".
It was *he, not me*, who decided to postpone the program.
(1) he, not I
(2) him, not me
(3) he, not mine
(4) him, not I
(5)None of these
Answer: (1) he, not I
Correct: It was *he, not I*, who decided to postpone the program.
Explanation: Here, subjective case is required to be used.
So, "I" should be used not "me".
Q2: CLOZE TEST:
The empty ‘Chyawanprash’ containers near the makeshift kitchen at the elephant camp say it all – that the elephants have been having a healthy, nutritious diet as (Q2) by the veterinary doctors.
Options:
(1) assured
(2) prescribed
(3) decided
(4) convinced
(5) established
Answer: (2) prescribed
Explanation:
The empty ‘Chyawanprash’ containers near the makeshift kitchen at the elephant camp say it all – that the elephants have been having a healthy, nutritious diet as (prescribed) by the veterinary doctors.
Please note: "Prescribed" means referred by doctor etc.
Q3: Below is given a single word with options to its meaning. You have to select all those options which are synonyms/antonyms of the word. Select the correct alternative from (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) which represents all those synonyms/antonyms:
Q: Turbulence
A. commotion B. pandemonium C. fuss D. confusion
(1) Only C (2) Only D (3) Only C and D (4) All except B (5) All of the above
Answer: (5): All of the above
Please note: Synonyms of "Turbulence" are:
commotion, pandemonium, fuss, confusion etc.
Q4: Spotting-Error
A new system to monitor (1)/ the attendance of government school teachers(2)/ is being introduced (3)/in the district (4)/ No error (5)
Answer: (5)- No error
Q5: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C),(D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them:
(A) Without a productive labour force.
(B) Among the natural resources which can be called upon in natural plans for development.
(C) Including effective leadership and intelligent middle management.
(D) Possibly the most important is human labour.
(E) No amount of foreign assistance or of natural wealth can ensure successful development.
Answer: BDACE
The correct sequence is:
(B) Among the natural resources which can be called upon in natural plans for development.
(D) Possibly the most important is human labour.
(A) Without a productive labour force.
(C) Including effective leadership and intelligent middle management.
(E) No amount of foreign assistance or of natural wealth can ensure successful development.
Q5: Fill in the blanks:
(A) Without a productive labour force.
(C) Including effective leadership and intelligent middle management.
(E) No amount of foreign assistance or of natural wealth can ensure successful development.
Q5: Fill in the blanks:
The athletes have been able to establish how the ——————substance——————— their body.
(1) prohibit, enters
(2) prohibits, enter
(3) prohibiting, entering
(4) prohibit, enter
(5) prohibited , entered
Answer: (5) prohibited , entered
Explanation: The athletes have been able to establish how the *prohibited* substance * entered* their body.
Q6: Spotting Error:
He ultimately decided(A)/ to willingly and cheerfully accept (B)/ all the responsibilities.(C)/ No Error(D)
Answer: (B)
Correct: He ultimately decided(A)/ to accept *willingly and cheerfully* (B)/ all the responsibilities.(C)/ No Error(D)
Explanation: This is a rule in English...
If "to + first form of verb" i.e. infinitive is used then adverb cannot come in between "to" and "first form"... adverb in this case will come after the infinitive... so "to accept" has come after *willingly and cheerfully.*
Q7: Fill in the blanks:
We should by now be ___________to Sino-Indian summits occurring with the ________of border trouble, and Friday’s G20 meeting ________a smiling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a less enthused Chinese President Xi Jinping was no exception.
A)used ,negotiations, between
B)used, proceedings , with
C)accustomed,backdrop, between
D)presented ,advance, among
Answer: C)accustomed,backdrop, between
Explanation:
We should by now be *accustomed* to Sino-Indian summits occurring with the *backdrop* of border trouble, and Friday’s G20 meeting *between* a smiling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a less enthused Chinese President Xi Jinping was no exception.
Please note: "backdrop" means "drawback".
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