Q1: Spotting-Errors:
(Find the part(s) of sentences in which there is/are error(s)):
The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes /and let each character tell its own story so that the poem would be a /mirror in which present rulers may see themselves and read the warning
i. The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes
ii. and let each character tell its own story so that the poem would be a
iii. mirror in which present rulers may see themselves and read the warning.
A) Only 2
B) Only 3
C) Both ii & iii
D) Both i & iii
Abtruse means difficult to comprehend.
Qus.8: In the question, choose the meaning of phrase/idiom (given in bold).
Ans.9. (2) is known among
Ans.10. trivial......means unimportant
(Find the part(s) of sentences in which there is/are error(s)):
The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes /and let each character tell its own story so that the poem would be a /mirror in which present rulers may see themselves and read the warning
i. The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes
ii. and let each character tell its own story so that the poem would be a
iii. mirror in which present rulers may see themselves and read the warning.
A) Only 2
B) Only 3
C) Both ii & iii
D) Both i & iii
Ans1. Option C) Both ii & iii
Correct sentence is :- The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes and let each character tell his own story so that the poem would be a mirror in which present rulers might see themselves and read the warning
Correct sentence is :- The idea of Sackville was to follow Lydgate’s Fall of Princes and let each character tell his own story so that the poem would be a mirror in which present rulers might see themselves and read the warning
Q2 In each question below two sentences are given with two blanks in each. Each question is followed by four options with two words in each. You have to select that option as your answer which can fill both the blanks respectively of both the sentence I and II.
I. Miller is _________in her __________of the governor.
II. ___________ in his dedication to diversity and individualisation, Dato’ Choo has started his own business, been designer to the stars and is renowned for his ________ of education.
A) unrelenting , flattering
B) Staggering , expertise
C) unwavering,support
D) unshaken, experience
E) None of these
Ans2.. Option C
Explanation: Unwavering – determined /unshakeable
Q3 Rearrange the following
A. It is advisable to use the tests only as means of confirming a diagnosis.
B. Excessive dependence on technology is often blamed for bringing down the human intellect.
C. Tests like CAT Scan , MRI or even simple blood tests are required in only one of ten times they are recommended.
D. Almost 90% of the times , taking proper history of the patients, observations and physical examination can help us reach the right conclusion.
E.Some senior doctors believe that the same has happened to the younger lot of medical professionals too
F.It is wrongly believed that progress in science should replace conventional and traditional wisdom, when in fact science was developed only to help
G.They say extensive investigations and sophisticated gadgets are not required to reach a diagnosis in majority of the cases.
H.Doctors are forced to repress their thinking ability by recommending them
Ans: BEGFCHAD
The correct sequence is:
B. Excessive dependence on technology is often blamed for bringing down the human intellect.
B. Excessive dependence on technology is often blamed for bringing down the human intellect.
E.Some senior doctors believe that the same has happened to the younger lot of medical professionals too.
G.They say extensive investigations and sophisticated gadgets are not required to reach a diagnosis in majority of the cases.
F.It is wrongly believed that progress in science should replace conventional and traditional wisdom, when in fact science was developed only to help
C. Tests like CAT Scan , MRI or even simple blood tests are required in only one of ten times they are recommended
H.Doctors are forced to repress their thinking ability by recommending them
A. It is advisable to use the tests only as means of confirming a diagnosis.
D. Almost 90% of the times , taking proper history of the patients, observations and physical examination can help us reach the right conclusion.
Q4: Find the error:
After the cash-strapped corporation (1)/ expressed its inability to provide funds (2)/ for various developmental works, the office bearers of the civic body started (3)/ lobbying at special financial aid from state governments (4)/ no error (5).
Ans.4: option (4)
After the cash-strapped corporation expressed its inability to provide funds for various developmental works, the office bearers of the civic body started lobbying *for* special financial aid from state governments.
Q5: Which of the phrases A),B),C),and D) given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold/asterisks in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘None of these’, mark E) as the answer
A crowd lusting for even more Roger, another glimpse of that single-handed backhand before the curtain falls on the most exclusive show in town, *obviously get what they need at the end*: another Federer win, another Federer final, less than a month before his 36th birthday.
A) obviously got what they wanted in the end
B) obviously get what they wanted in the end
C) obviously had what they needed in the end
D) obviously have got what they needed in the end
E) None of these
Ans.5. Option A
Explanation:
Sentence is :- A crowd lusting for even more Roger, another glimpse of that single-handed backhand before the curtain falls on the most exclusive show in town, *obviously got what they wanted in the end*: another Federer win, another Federer final, less than a month before his 36th birthday.
G.They say extensive investigations and sophisticated gadgets are not required to reach a diagnosis in majority of the cases.
F.It is wrongly believed that progress in science should replace conventional and traditional wisdom, when in fact science was developed only to help
C. Tests like CAT Scan , MRI or even simple blood tests are required in only one of ten times they are recommended
H.Doctors are forced to repress their thinking ability by recommending them
A. It is advisable to use the tests only as means of confirming a diagnosis.
D. Almost 90% of the times , taking proper history of the patients, observations and physical examination can help us reach the right conclusion.
Q4: Find the error:
After the cash-strapped corporation (1)/ expressed its inability to provide funds (2)/ for various developmental works, the office bearers of the civic body started (3)/ lobbying at special financial aid from state governments (4)/ no error (5).
Ans.4: option (4)
After the cash-strapped corporation expressed its inability to provide funds for various developmental works, the office bearers of the civic body started lobbying *for* special financial aid from state governments.
Q5: Which of the phrases A),B),C),and D) given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold/asterisks in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘None of these’, mark E) as the answer
A) obviously got what they wanted in the end
B) obviously get what they wanted in the end
C) obviously had what they needed in the end
D) obviously have got what they needed in the end
E) None of these
Ans.5. Option A
Explanation:
Sentence is :- A crowd lusting for even more Roger, another glimpse of that single-handed backhand before the curtain falls on the most exclusive show in town, *obviously got what they wanted in the end*: another Federer win, another Federer final, less than a month before his 36th birthday.
Q6: Example : Life is too short to create big plans. Let's not to be relented and let's pursue our goal.
What is the meaning of the word Relent ?
What is the meaning of the word Relent ?
Ans.6. Relent means to become less determined or strong etc.
Example : Life is too short to create big plans. Let's not to be relented and let's pursue our goal.
Q7: In the following question, a word has been used in sentences in four different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
Abstruse
A) It has been truly said that such optimism is an abstruse relative pessimism.
B) Some of the classic novels are too abstruse for beginning readers to understand.
C) While I could understand a little of the contract, the majority of the legal text was abstruse to me.
D) When my uncle talks too fast, he can be quite abstruse.
E) All are correct.
B) Some of the classic novels are too abstruse for beginning readers to understand.
C) While I could understand a little of the contract, the majority of the legal text was abstruse to me.
D) When my uncle talks too fast, he can be quite abstruse.
E) All are correct.
Ans7: Option A
Explanation: Abtruse means difficult to comprehend.
Qus.8: In the question, choose the meaning of phrase/idiom (given in bold).
To be in dribs and drabs
(a) Without fail
(b) With much ease
(c) In small quantities
(d) With great difficulty
(e) None of these
Ans.8. Ans.(c)
Sol. in dribs and drabs -in small portions; bit by bit
Q9: find error
Our beloved (1)/ prime minister is known to the prominent (2) /figures all (3)/ over the world (4) /no error
Ans.9. (2) is known among
Q10: fill in the blanks
They wasted all the money on purchase of some _____ items.
1.excellent
2.important
3.significant
4.quality
5.trivial
Ans.10. trivial......means unimportant
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