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Wbcs preliminary (english composition) sectional test - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:

    The singer was not in voice.
    1. Lost voice
    2. To sing well
    3. Had a caugh
    4. Sang well
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  2. Question 2

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    __________ his illness, he attended the function.
    1. Inspite
    2. Due
    3. As of
    4. Despite
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  3. Question 3

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    The stream was _________ by the waterfall.
    1. Fed
    2. Fed up
    3. Filled
    4. Fulled
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  4. Question 4

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    A _______ Star was seen in the sky.
    1. Strengthening
    2. Shooting
    3. Shunting
    4. Staring
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  5. Question 5

    'Puts one in mind' means
    1. Resolved
    2. Decided
    3. Reminds
    4. Received
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  6. Question 6

    'Book' may be used with
    1. Trousers
    2. Insects
    3. Ticket
    4. Painting
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  7. Question 7

    Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alterenatives given below:

    Genre
    1. A grand tour
    2. A specific category
    3. A chauffeur
    4. A long List
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  8. Question 8

    Put in a correct Participle in the blank space

    Mary ____________ we were freed from anxiety.
    1. Having arrived
    2. Rolling
    3. Tattered
    4. Being arrived
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  9. Question 9

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underline below:

    The crowd felt stupefied by the lecture.
    1. Engulfed
    2. Entertained
    3. Enthused
    4. Encouraged
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  10. Question 10

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underline below:

    The silence of the children was sinister.
    1. Catnap
    2. Cacophony
    3. Coarse
    4. Cruelty
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  11. Question 11

    'Hand and glove' means
    1. Arrogance
    2. Enemy
    3. Maintain a distance
    4. Intimate terms
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  12. Question 12

    Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space:

    Mother says you __________ to go to the market at once.
    1. Have
    2. Are
    3. Shall
    4. Will
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  13. Question 13

    Fill in the space with an Infinitive:

    _______ ________ fault is easy.
    1. to begin
    2. to bury
    3. to read
    4. to find
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  14. Question 14

    There was a ________ on the midnight train (Insert correct phrasal verb)
    1. Hold up
    2. Hold on
    3. Hold
    4. Hold out
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  15. Question 15

    Insert correct adverb phrase in the blank space:

    Do this in a short time, in a _________ manner.
    1. Former
    2. Swift
    3. Brave
    4. Unwise
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  16. Question 16

    Insert proper proposition in the sentence:

    He hinted _________ some loss treasure.
    1. of
    2. for
    3. with
    4. at
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  17. Question 17

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    You had better ________ permission.
    1. Want
    2. Ask
    3. Call
    4. Order
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  18. Question 18

    Fill in with relative pronoun the blank space below:

    Who _________ saw her did not pity her?
    1. What
    2. Which
    3. That
    4. Such
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  19. Question 19

    Fill in with relative pronoun the blank space below:

    The sun, __________ rays give life to the earth, was regarded by the ancients as a god.
    1. That
    2. Whose
    3. Which
    4. Whom
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  20. Question 20

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:

    No one dare call in question his honesty.
    1. Honesty of purpose
    2. Test
    3. Flatter
    4. Challange
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  21. Question 21

    'Approval' may be expressed by the following Interjection:
    1. Ha !
    2. Hush !
    3. Bravo !
    4. Hurrah !
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  22. Question 22

    A person on the verge of death of an illness is:
    1. Seriously ill
    2. Terminally ill
    3. Sporadically ill
    4. None of the above
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  23. Question 23

    An endocrinologist deals with:
    1. Teeth
    2. Glands
    3. Epidemics
    4. Heart
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  24. Question 24

    A stoic person can:
    1. Entice
    2. Endure
    3. Excite
    4. Enable
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  25. Question 25

    Insert proper preposition in the sentence:

    Here is the watch _________ you asked _______.
    1. which, for
    2. that, for
    3. for, from
    4. this, for
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  26. Question 26

    The antonym of 'Forgo' is
    1. Claim
    2. Despise
    3. Undergo
    4. Remember
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  27. Question 27

    An Obstetrician deals with
    1. Child disease
    2. Liver disease
    3. Pregnancy & child birth
    4. Nerve disease
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  28. Question 28

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:

    He spends hours ______ the phone everyday.
    1. at
    2. on
    3. with
    4. in
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  29. Question 29

    Which one is the plural number?
    1. Index
    2. Alumni
    3. Hypothesis
    4. Analysis
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  30. Question 30

    What is the synonym of 'Atrocity'?
    1. Solidarity
    2. Pity
    3. Cruelty
    4. Punctuality
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  31. Question 31

    The idiomatic expression 'A slap on the wrist' means
    1. Short on time
    2. A very mild punishment
    3. To have a dispute
    4. To force an issue
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  32. Question 32

    Fill in the blank with the correct word.

    Ram and his brothers were four in ________.
    1. quantity
    2. number
    3. numbers
    4. totality
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  33. Question 33

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:

    What are you worrying ________ ?
    1. to
    2. with
    3. for
    4. about
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  34. Question 34

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:

    He works __________ an insurance company.
    1. for
    2. at
    3. in
    4. with
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  35. Question 35

    Choose the appropriate antonym of 'Adore'.
    1. Love
    2. Like
    3. Hate
    4. Ignore
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  36. Question 36

    Insert the right preposition in the blank space:

    He died ________ dengue.
    1. with
    2. from
    3. of
    4. by
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  37. Question 37

    Fill in the blank with appropriate option:

    She has no control _________ her temper.
    1. on
    2. with
    3. over
    4. after
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  38. Question 38

    Find the correctly spelt word.
    1. Reharsal
    2. Rehersal
    3. Rehearsal
    4. Rehearsel
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  39. Question 39

    It has been established that

    (P) Einstein was
    (Q) although a great scientist
    (R) weak in arithmetic
    (S) right from his school days

    To form a correct and meaningful sentence, the proper sequence should be:
    1. (Q) (P) (R) (S)
    2. (P) (R) (S) (Q)
    3. (P) (S) (Q) (R)
    4. (Q) (P) (S) (R)
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  40. Question 40

    Instead of 'tolerance' we can say
    1. bear on
    2. bear in
    3. bear with
    4. bear at
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  41. Question 41

    'Philanthropist' means
    1. Humanitarian
    2. Hater of man
    3. Lover of animals
    4. Lover of books
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  42. Question 42

    What type of sentence is 'Do or Die'?
    1. Simple
    2. Complex
    3. Exclamatory
    4. Compound
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  43. Question 43

    Replace the underline portion with an idiom from the list below:

    They finally agreed on the business deal.
    1. let the cat out of the bag
    2. see eye to eye
    3. to feel under the weather
    4. to cut a corner
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  44. Question 44

    "I have done my duty." - Which tense is this?
    1. Present Indefinite
    2. Present Perfect
    3. Past Perfect
    4. Past Indefinite
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  45. Question 45

    Use a correct gerund in the blank space:

    I like _______ pictures.
    1. painting
    2. painted
    3. to paint
    4. paint
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  46. Question 46

    Give the one word substitution of:

    One who talks continuously
    1. Voracious
    2. Impecunious
    3. Loquacious
    4. Avaricious
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  47. Question 47

    Give the one word substitution of:

    Creature having both male and female organs
    1. Sodomite
    2. Homosexual
    3. Masochist
    4. Hermaphrodite
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  48. Question 48

    What is the most appropriate passive form of "Who has done the work"?
    1. Who has been done the work?
    2. By whom has been done the work?
    3. Whom has done the work by?
    4. By whom has the work been done?
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  49. Question 49

    What parts of speech is the word 'Adjective'?
    1. Pronoum
    2. Noun
    3. Adjective
    4. Adverb
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  50. Question 50

    Find the synonym of 'Covert'.
    1. Revert
    2. Secret
    3. Desert
    4. Honest
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  51. Question 51

    The word 'beleaguered' means
    1. Belittled
    2. Benefitted
    3. Troubled
    4. Irritated
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  52. Question 52

    Find the appropriate synonym of the word 'Indefatigable'.
    1. Tireless
    2. Indomitable
    3. Unhappy
    4. Incompatible
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  53. Question 53

    The detective suddenly _________ a useful clue.

    Fill in with the right phrasal verb.
    1. gave in
    2. came across
    3. fill up
    4. fell down
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  54. Question 54

    The tranquillity and sanctity of the place soothed us. Replace the underline word with a suitable word.
    1. Security
    2. Holiness
    3. Equanimity
    4. Placidity
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  55. Question 55

    Correct the following sentence and choose the right answer: We had gone to the movies last night.
    1. We had had gone to the movies last night.
    2. We went to the movies last night.
    3. We should have gone to the movies last night.
    4. We have gone to the movies last night.
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  56. Question 56

    Select the right answer: My watch is five minutes ________.
    1. slow
    2. lately
    3. past
    4. late
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  57. Question 57

    Fill in with suitable conjunction: He advanced _________ he could.
    1. until
    2. while
    3. as far as
    4. as
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  58. Question 58

    Select the correct answer to fill in the blank:

    I am sure I ________ him before.
    1. have met
    2. met
    3. had met
    4. will meet
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  59. Question 59

    Fill in with the right option: I _________ him for a long time.
    1. have known
    2. knew
    3. had known
    4. should have known
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  60. Question 60

    Which is the correct form of the given sentence: They discussed about the matter.
    1. They had discussed about the matter.
    2. They should have discussed about the matter.
    3. They discussed the matter.
    4. The given sentence is correct.
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  61. Question 61

    Change the voice of the verb and select the correct answer: 'The script is being written.'
    1. The script will have to be written.
    2. Write the script.
    3. They are writing the script.
    4. They have been writing the script.
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  62. Question 62

    The idiomatic expression 'see eye to eye' means
    1. agree with someone
    2. to remain neutral
    3. to take over (something)
    4. to enjoy the best of both
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  63. Question 63

    Ornithology is the study of
    1. Fish
    2. Coins
    3. Relics
    4. Birds
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  64. Question 64

    Ram made the most _________ his resources.

    Choose the correct option.
    1. at
    2. of
    3. from
    4. with
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  65. Question 65

    The word necrophilia means
    1. Love for insects
    2. Love for children
    3. Cultivation of knowledge
    4. Fascination with dead bodies
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  66. Question 66

    Convert the given sentence into an interrogative sentence:

    I will meet you at the train station.
    1. When will you meet me?
    2. How will you meet me?
    3. Where will you meet me?
    4. Can't you meet me?
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  67. Question 67

    She wanted to go on vacation, so she saved money.

    Convert this to a simple sentence.
    1. As she wanted to go on vacation she saved money.
    2. She saved mone for vacation.
    3. She wanted to go on vacation and saved her money.
    4. Altough she saved her money, she wanted to go on vacation.
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  68. Question 68

    Convert the given sentence into a simple sentence:

    Pancakes are delicious but not without syrup.
    1. Pancakes are delicious when served with syrup.
    2. Pancakes are delicious only with syrup.
    3. If served with syrup, pancakes are delicious.
    4. None of the above
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  69. Question 69

    Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word 'Balance'.
    1. Nonbalance
    2. Unbalance
    3. Disbalance
    4. Imbalance
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  70. Question 70

    Fill in with the appropriate word:

    The jury ___________ divided in their opinion.
    1. were
    2. was
    3. have been
    4. have
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  71. Question 71

    Fill in the blank with the suitable option:

    Let's meet __________ next week.
    1. sometimes
    2. sometime
    3. some time
    4. some times
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  72. Question 72

    Choose the right option to rewrite the sentence:

    No sooner ________ the sun risen than the fog disappeared.
    1. did
    2. has
    3. had
    4. was
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  73. Question 73

    He says he has invented a time machine, which is clearly a load of cobblers.
    1. Genuine
    2. Great
    3. Nonsense
    4. Significant
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  74. Question 74

    He entered the hall in the _______ part of the show.

    Which is the right answer?
    1. Latter
    2. Later
    3. late
    4. Lately
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  75. Question 75

    He preferred classical music __________ popular numbers.

    Choose the correct preposition.
    1. from
    2. of
    3. over
    4. to
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  76. Question 76

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underline below:

    People responded to the leader's speech with shouts of ecstasy.
    1. Despondency
    2. Despair
    3. Disagreement
    4. Displeasure
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  77. Question 77

    Put in a correct participle in the blank space.

    The sea __________, we went for sail.
    1. being rough
    2. disturbed
    3. being kind
    4. being smooth
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  78. Question 78

    Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

    Quintessential
    1. Most typical example
    2. Most wanted thing
    3. Most popular
    4. Most utilized
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  79. Question 79

    In a moment of hurry, the files have been by Hamilton. (Insert correct phrasal verb)
    1. cast about
    2. cast out
    3. cast up
    4. cast aside
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  80. Question 80

    Insert proper preposition in the sentence.

    I prevailed _______ him to join our group.
    1. on
    2. upon
    3. beside
    4. along with
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  81. Question 81

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underline below:

    There's no love lost between them.
    1. A void
    2. Not on good terms
    3. Challenge
    4. Quarrel
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  82. Question 82

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underline below:

    The appearance of the stranger was forbidding.
    1. Warm
    2. Kind
    3. Friendly
    4. Amiable
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  83. Question 83

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underline below:

    The belief witchcraft is losing ground.
    1. Becomning less acceptable
    2. Becoming popular
    3. Becoming powerful
    4. Losing principle
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  84. Question 84

    'Surprise' may be expressed by the following interjection:
    1. Hush!
    2. Alas!
    3. Ha!
    4. Bravo!
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  85. Question 85

    An ophthalmologist deals with
    1. Kidney
    2. Liver
    3. Eyes
    4. Heart
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  86. Question 86

    Memorabilia refers to
    1. memorable things.
    2. memories of war.
    3. memories of object collected because of their links with people or events.
    4. memories of the past
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  87. Question 87

    Choose an expression similar in meaning to the word underline below:

    Imbroglio
    1. Cacophony
    2. Confession
    3. A confused situation
    4. Candid admission
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  88. Question 88

    Fill in the blank with the correct word or expression:

    He talked to his horse __________ the horse could understand his grief.
    1. as though
    2. with a feeling that
    3. feeling that
    4. assuming
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  89. Question 89

    Choose an expression similar in meaning to the underline word.

    A misanthrope is a person who
    1. dislikes women
    2. dislikes other people
    3. dislikes children
    4. dislikes Nature
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  90. Question 90

    Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space:

    She _________ sit for hours listening to the wireless.
    1. will
    2. would
    3. can
    4. could
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  91. Question 91

    Fill in the blank with an infinitive:

    __________ is worth ambition.
    1. To borrow
    2. To reign
    3. To repent
    4. To cry
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  92. Question 92

    Fill in the blank with relative pronoun.

    He is here, __________ is fortunate.
    1. who
    2. whose
    3. which
    4. that
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  93. Question 93

    Edmund Burke had a wonderful gift of the gab.

    Gift of the gab means:
    1. Intelligence
    2. Humanity
    3. Eloquence
    4. Goodness
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  94. Question 94

    'Mellifluous' means:
    1. Sweet-sounding
    2. Cacophonic
    3. Loud
    4. Irritating
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  95. Question 95

    Fill in the blank with appropriate participle.

    The ________ door awakened the dog.
    1. creaking
    2. old
    3. new
    4. waving
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  96. Question 96

    The expression 'to take stock of' means:
    1. To question
    2. To argue
    3. To survey
    4. To manipulate
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  97. Question 97

    Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.

    The crew were _________ the ship for a month.
    1. on board
    2. aboard
    3. on
    4. off
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  98. Question 98

    Fill in the blank with an appropriate participle.

    Weather _________, there will be a garden party at Government House tomorrow.
    1. allowing
    2. permitting
    3. happening
    4. favourable
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  99. Question 99

    Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

    This is the _________ Post Office to my house.
    1. farthest
    2. next
    3. nearest
    4. closest
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  100. Question 100

    Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

    I can't walk any _________.
    1. farther
    2. further
    3. distance
    4. far
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  101. Question 101

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    One should __________ one's studies with utmost seriousness.
    1. persue
    2. parsue
    3. pirsue
    4. pursue
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  102. Question 102

    Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

    I am indebted to my friend's wise ________.
    1. council
    2. councel
    3. counsil
    4. counsel
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  103. Question 103

    Choose the word that best replaces the italicized words in the given sentence- In earlier times, rebels were executed for killing the king.
    1. homicide
    2. regicide
    3. parricide
    4. fratricide
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  104. Question 104

    Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to 'Vicarious'.
    1. Vituperative
    2. Indirect
    3. Supportive
    4. Isolated
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  105. Question 105

    Choose the correct option to frame a question from the following sentence, using the appropriate punctuation - I asked him why he wasn't in class.
    1. I asked him- "Why you not in class?"
    2. I asked him, "Why you are not in class?'
    3. I asked him: 'Why you are not in class?'
    4. I asked him, "Why are you not in class?"
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  106. Question 106

    Identify the incorrect pair.
    1. Kidney diseases - urologist
    2. Blood-related diseases - haematologist
    3. Diseases of the stomach - gastroenterologist
    4. Various types of cancer - oncologist
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  107. Question 107

    Select the idiom that best replaces the words in italics in the following sentence - You should review your option carefully before you make a decision.
    1. make hay while the sum shines
    2. sit on the fence
    3. look before you leap
    4. kill the golden goose
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  108. Question 108

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate group of words.

    He has ________ meticulous in ________ the project, _______ rise to _______ irregularities.
    1. not being; overseen; given; much
    2. not; oversaw; give; more
    3. not been; overseeing; giving; many
    4. not be; oversee; gave; much
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  109. Question 109

    Select the correct proverb to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

    It is best not to delay since ___________.
    1. beggars can't be choosers
    2. a stitch in time saves nine
    3. a bad workman blames his tools
    4. all's fair in love and war
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  110. Question 110

    Read the following sentences and then select the correct option.

    (i) One should not interfere in the personal affairs of others.
    (ii) The personal in that company are dissatisfied with their salaries.
    1. Only Sentence (i) is correct.
    2. Only Sentence (ii) is correct.
    3. Sentence (i) and (ii) are both correct.
    4. Sentence 9i) and (ii) are both incorrect.
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  111. Question 111

    Choose the word that can correctly replace both the italicized words in the following sentences.

    Sentence (i)- I appreciate his exuberant nature.
    Sentence (ii)- Everyone at the party was in a festive mood.
    1. excitable
    2. exorbitant
    3. exciting
    4. ebullient
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  112. Question 112

    Identify the mood in the following sentence - I would surely go there if I could.
    1. Indicative mood
    2. Interrogative mood
    3. Subjunctive mood
    4. Imperative mood
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  113. Question 113

    Choose the option that correctly changes the following sentence into indirect speech- He said, "I will go there tomorrow."
    1. He said that I will go there tomorrow.
    2. He told that he shall go there tomorrow.
    3. He said that he will go there after today.
    4. He said that he would go there the next day.
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  114. Question 114

    Who is a 'psephologist'?
    1. Someone who specializes in statistical studies of voting patterns in elections.
    2. Someone who specializes in a certain branch of neuropsychology.
    3. Someone who specializes in a certain branch of astrophysics.
    4. Someone who practises Freudian psychoanalysis.
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  115. Question 115

    Pick out the word that is not similar to the others.
    1. Pond
    2. Water body
    3. Lake
    4. Stream
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  116. Question 116

    What kind of a person is a 'Clairvoyant'?
    1. An astrologer
    2. An astronomer
    3. An astrophysicist
    4. An astronaut
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  117. Question 117

    Correctly change the following sentence to the active voice, using the appropriate punctuation- My daughter expressed her preference for History over English.
    1. My daughter says 'I prefer History over English.'
    2. My daughter said, "I prefer History over English."
    3. My daughter tells - 'I prefer History over English.'
    4. My daughter told, "I prefer History over English."
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  118. Question 118

    Which of the following is an auxiliary verb?
    1. Look
    2. Can
    3. Take
    4. Do
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  119. Question 119

    Of which of the phrases below is the term 'blog' an abbreviation?
    1. web log
    2. web blog
    3. web blogger
    4. web blogging
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  120. Question 120

    Select the word that best replaces the italicized word in both of the following sentences.

    (i) The police are trying to control the crowd.
    (ii) Junk food may have high levels of harmful chemicals.
    1. check
    2. blame
    3. contain
    4. incorporate
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  121. Question 121

    Fill in the blanks with the correct set of words.

    She was not interested _____ taking _____ French, but decided _____ opt _____ German instead.
    1. in; up; to; for
    2. to; on; in; with
    3. on; to; for; on
    4. for; to; in; to
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  122. Question 122

    Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

    We need to ______ this matter _______ thoroughly.
    1. look into; more
    2. look in; most
    3. look up; much
    4. look for; may be
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  123. Question 123

    Select the word that best replaces both the italicized words in the sentences given below:

    Sentence (i)- The management did not find him suitable for the job.
    Sentence (ii)- He was not able to arrange all his belongings into one suitcase.
    1. good
    2. apt
    3. fit
    4. cram
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  124. Question 124

    Choose the word which is the anonym of 'Chide'.
    1. Scold
    2. Chastise
    3. Praise
    4. Arraign
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  125. Question 125

    Choose the word which is synonymous with 'Adjunct'.
    1. Admonish
    2. Additional
    3. Amorphous
    4. Ambiguous
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  126. Question 126

    Choose the word appropriate in meaning to the word underline below:

    The listeners were delighted by the music concert.
    1. Surprised
    2. Saddened
    3. Angered
    4. Excited
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  127. Question 127

    Put in a correct participle in the blank space:

    The car was __________ down the slope.
    1. rolling
    2. breaking
    3. lost
    4. having arrived
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  128. Question 128

    Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

    A la mode
    1. Fashionable
    2. Cheap
    3. Expensive
    4. Convenient
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  129. Question 129

    'Cinema' may be used with
    1. Cooking
    2. Selling
    3. Sleeping
    4. Theatre
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  130. Question 130

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underline below:

    Everything was at sixes and sevens.
    1. Disordered
    2. Lost
    3. Found
    4. Sold
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  131. Question 131

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underline below:

    The darkness covered the whole countryside.
    1. Silience
    2. Stillness
    3. Light
    4. Noise
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  132. Question 132

    There was no _________ in the rain. (Insert correct phrasal verb)
    1. let up
    2. let in
    3. let off
    4. let go
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  133. Question 133

    Insert correct word in the blank space:

    Finish your task in a ___________ manner.
    1. swift
    2. competent
    3. silent
    4. lazy
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  134. Question 134

    Insert proper preposition in the sentence.

    He was waiting _________ the train.
    1. in
    2. at
    3. for
    4. with
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  135. Question 135

    'At daggers drawn' means
    1. Friendly
    2. On bad terms with
    3. Acquainted
    4. Unknown
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  136. Question 136

    Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space:

    You _________ catch the train at once.
    1. will
    2. can
    3. shall
    4. must
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  137. Question 137

    Fill in the space with an infinitive:

    It is easy __________ but hard to finish.
    1. to end
    2. to fall
    3. to lose
    4. to begin
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  138. Question 138

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    __________ he was late, he come home by nine.
    1. Even
    2. Although
    3. Because
    4. Despite
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  139. Question 139

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    The river was __________ the bank.
    1. overflowing
    2. dry
    3. full
    4. deep
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  140. Question 140

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    A _________ jewel was in the locker.
    1. browning
    2. filling
    3. shining
    4. moving
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  141. Question 141

    'Made up his mind' means
    1. Remembered
    2. Resolved
    3. Forgot
    4. Lost
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  142. Question 142

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underline below:

    He is a dark horse.
    1. Silent
    2. Secretive
    3. Dangerous
    4. Possessing a secret ability
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  143. Question 143

    Sorrow may be expressed by the following interjection:
    1. Hurrah!
    2. Bravo!
    3. Oh!
    4. Alas!
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  144. Question 144

    Fill in, with relative pronoun, the blank space below:

    The man __________ briefcase was lost, reported to the police.
    1. that
    2. whose
    3. which
    4. whom
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  145. Question 145

    Fill in the blank with the correct word given below:

    He saved her ________ certain death.
    1. from
    2. with
    3. of
    4. in
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  146. Question 146

    Fill in the blank with the correct word given below:

    He wanted to _______ out.
    1. want
    2. ask
    3. call
    4. order
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  147. Question 147

    An Epicurean is one who
    1. Endures
    2. Suffers
    3. Enjoy pleasure
    4. Loves
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  148. Question 148

    An orthopaedist deals with
    1. Eyes
    2. Lungs
    3. Bones
    4. Childbirth
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  149. Question 149

    An illness that is likely to be fatal is
    1. Mortal
    2. Serious
    3. Slight
    4. Temporary
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  150. Question 150

    Insert proper words in the sentence:

    Here is the man ________ you asked _________.
    1. whom, about
    2. that, for
    3. for, from
    4. this, for
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  151. Question 151

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underlined below:

    Mary’s patience and serenity won the admiration of all who saw her.
    1. holiness
    2. placidity
    3. agitation
    4. equanimity
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  152. Question 152

    Marble may be used with
    1. Painting
    2. Music
    3. Rocks
    4. Sculpture
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  153. Question 153

    Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below:

    Classic ______
    1. of the first or highest quality
    2. a long list
    3. loose, flowing robe
    4. sanctified
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  154. Question 154

    Insert a correct Participle in the blank space:

    ______ about dinner, John ran the whole way home.
    1. Having finished
    2. Excited
    3. Had been excited
    4. Hungry
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  155. Question 155

    Fill in the blank with the correct Phrasal Verb:

    The teacher will ______ a new chapter tomorrow.
    1. take over
    2. take up
    3. take down
    4. take off
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  156. Question 156

    Insert the correct Adverbial Phrase in the blank space:

    Only ______ is there a rumble in the sky.
    1. occasionally
    2. swiftly
    3. quite
    4. merrily
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  157. Question 157

    Insert the appropriate Prepositions in the sentence:

    He has a preference ______ tea ______ coffee.
    1. over, for
    2. for , to
    3. for, over
    4. to, over
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  158. Question 158

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:

    He stood in hot water.
    1. in trouble or disgrace
    2. met with an accident
    3. stepped into boiling water
    4. was angry
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  159. Question 159

    Insert the proper preposition the sentence:

    It is 9 o' clock ______ my watch.
    1. by
    2. in
    3. at
    4. into
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  160. Question 160

    Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:

    We didn’t really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson’s Choice.
    1. state of dilemma
    2. taking what is available or nothing at all
    3. teacher’s choice
    4. economical
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  161. Question 161

    'Regret’ may be expressed by the following interjection:
    1. Alas!
    2. Hush!
    3. Bravo!
    4. Hurrah!
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  162. Question 162

    One who considers the happiness and well being of others first is an
    1. Atheist
    2. Altruist
    3. Alchemist
    4. Aesthete
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  163. Question 163

    An Ornithologist deals with :
    1. Insects
    2. Birds
    3. Eyes
    4. Heart
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  164. Question 164

    An indefatigable person remains
    1. untired
    2. unhappy
    3. unrelentful
    4. unsocial
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  165. Question 165

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    ________ his humiliation, he attended the function.
    1. Inspite
    2. Notwithstanding
    3. Nevertheless
    4. As of
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  166. Question 166

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    A ______ bow was seen in the sky.
    1. multicoloured
    2. shooting
    3. staring
    4. melodious
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  167. Question 167

    “Call up” means:
    1. recollect
    2. anticipate
    3. befriend
    4. invite
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  168. Question 168

    “A bolt from the blue” means
    1. sudden disaster
    2. in trouble
    3. blessing from above
    4. to remain neutral
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  169. Question 169

    Use a suitable Auxiliary Verb to fill in the blank space:

    In all probability it ______ rain tonight.
    1. will
    2. can
    3. may
    4. ought
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  170. Question 170

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate infinitive :

    _______ ______ is human
    1. To laugh
    2. To err
    3. To read
    4. To save
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  171. Question 171

    Fill in the blank with the correct word:

    She had better ______ the room.
    1. entered
    2. requested
    3. moved
    4. called
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  172. Question 172

    Fill in the blank with the correct word :

    An Ophthalmologist is a person who deals with ________.
    1. heart
    2. eyes
    3. glands
    4. lungs
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  173. Question 173

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate Phrasal verb :

    The girl ______ her mother.
    1. takes after
    2. call in
    3. puts off
    4. puts by
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  174. Question 174

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition :

    She was running short ______ time.
    1. at
    2. of
    3. with
    4. for
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  175. Question 175

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate word :

    She liked the ________ plan better.
    1. latter
    2. later
    3. fast
    4. early
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  176. Question 176

    Use the right preposition.

    He deals __________ cosmetic goods.
    1. of
    2. with
    3. in
    4. on
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  177. Question 177

    Which complex form is correct for the following sentence?

    'Everyone is happy during Christmas celebration.'
    1. When Christmas celebration occur everyone is happy.
    2. During Christmas celebration everyone is happy.
    3. Everyone during Christmas celebration is happy.
    4. Happy is everyone when Christmas celebration occur.
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  178. Question 178

    Select the correct option:

    I need a ________ note.
    1. Five hundred rupees
    2. Five hundred rupee
    3. Five hundreds rupee
    4. Five hundreds rupee
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  179. Question 179

    It is nine o'clock in Darjeeling in the morning and ____________.
    1. there is snow
    2. It is snowing
    3. It snows
    4. It snowed
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  180. Question 180

    The idiomatic expression ‘pull yourself together’-
    1. Drag oneself
    2. help one
    3. get angry
    4. calm down by oneself
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  181. Question 181

    Use the correct expression:

    I _______ the patient will die
    1. hope
    2. think
    3. see
    4. am afraid
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  182. Question 182

    We _______ our dinner last night.

    Fill in the blank with the right verb form.
    1. have taken
    2. took
    3. had taken
    4. take
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  183. Question 183

    Never ____________ upon the marginalized. Fill with the right phrasal verb
    1. look over
    2. look down
    3. look through
    4. look into
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  184. Question 184

    The word ‘Genocide’ means
    1. Racial Killing
    2. Murder
    3. Suicide
    4. Slaughter
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  185. Question 185

    What is the time ________ your watch?
    1. by
    2. in
    3. with
    4. on
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  186. Question 186

    Select the correct option:

    I was sure I _________ meet him.
    1. would
    2. will
    3. shall
    4. should
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  187. Question 187

    'Impassioned' means
    1. Ardent
    2. Dispassionate
    3. Passionless
    4. Unemotional
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  188. Question 188

    Find the appropriate synonym for the word 'Climactic.'
    1. Culminating
    2. Climatic
    3. Temperate
    4. Atmospheric
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  189. Question 189

    Choose the correct indirect statement.

    He said, “Grass is green.”
    1. He told that grass is green
    2. He told that grass was green
    3. He told that grass had been green
    4. He told that grass will always be green
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  190. Question 190

    Correct passive form of the following sentence 'Orange tastes sour' is:
    1. Orange is tested sower.
    2. Orange is sour after testing.
    3. Orange is sour when tested.
    4. Orange is tested as sour
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  191. Question 191

    Babies __________ when they are hungry.
    1. cries
    2. cried
    3. are crying
    4. cry
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  192. Question 192

    The word ‘Analogous’ means
    1. analytical
    2. artificial
    3. comparable
    4. aural
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  193. Question 193

    Tick the correct option:

    ___________ are still tortured in remote villages.
    1. Daughter-in-laws
    2. Daughters – in- Laws
    3. Daughters – in – law
    4. Daughter – in –law
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  194. Question 194

    Add a suitable prefix to ‘Embark’.
    1. Disembark
    2. Unembark
    3. Imembark
    4. Inembark
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  195. Question 195

    Fill in the blank with right option.

    He cannot cope ________ this pressure.
    1. up
    2. with
    3. in
    4. for
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  196. Question 196

    Convert the given sentence into an interrogative sentence and see below for the correct option:

    “Honesty is the best policy”
    1. Is honesty the best policy?
    2. Is not honesty the best policy?
    3. Is honesty not the best policy?
    4. Why is honesty the best policy?
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  197. Question 197

    The correct antonym of ‘Lecherous’ is
    1. Passionate
    2. Dirty
    3. Nasty
    4. Chaste
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  198. Question 198

    Use the appropriate preposition in the sentence:

    We sat _________ the shade of the tree.
    1. Under
    2. below
    3. in
    4. Through
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  199. Question 199

    He will reach home ______ at evening
    1. lately
    2. late
    3. later
    4. latest
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  200. Question 200

    He solved ________ problem.
    1. hardly
    2. hard
    3. hardier
    4. Hardist
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  201. Question 201

    The past tense of rewind is
    1. rewinded
    2. rewounded
    3. rewound
    4. None of the above
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  202. Question 202

    Fill in the blank with the suitable option:

    She ______ from the bus and walked to the back-gate.
    1. boarded
    2. stepped
    3. moved
    4. alighted
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  203. Question 203

    The word 'claustrophobia' means
    1. fear of darkness
    2. fear of crowds
    3. fear of confined spaces
    4. fear of water
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  204. Question 204

    Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word 'capable'.
    1. Uncapable
    2. Noncapable
    3. Ill-capable
    4. Incapable
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  205. Question 205

    Fill in the blank with the right option:

    He was offended ________ me unjustly.
    1. at
    2. for
    3. with
    4. towards
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  206. Question 206

    Choose the right word for love of oneself.
    1. Hedonism
    2. Masochism
    3. Narcissism
    4. Sadism
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  207. Question 207

    The serenity of the place overwhelmed me.

    Replace the underline word with a suitable word.
    1. Noiselessness
    2. Calmness
    3. Isolation
    4. Seclusion
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  208. Question 208

    The idiomatic expression 'make both ends meet' means
    1. get by
    2. get over
    3. get done
    4. get well
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  209. Question 209

    The word 'officious' means
    1. self-important
    2. official
    3. serious
    4. enterprising
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  210. Question 210

    Select the correct answer to fill in the blank.

    The ship, with its crew, _________ lost.
    1. were
    2. was
    3. were getting
    4. was being
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  211. Question 211

    Convert the given sentence into an interrogative sentence:

    I will meet you tomorrow.
    1. Where will you meet me?
    2. How will you meet me?
    3. Will you meet me?
    4. When will you meet me?
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  212. Question 212

    Fill in with a suitable preposition:

    He is taller than you ______ two inches.
    1. with
    2. of
    3. in
    4. by
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  213. Question 213

    The word vicissitude means
    1. change
    2. stagnation
    3. uniformity
    4. stability
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  214. Question 214

    The idiomatic expression, Once in a blue moon, means
    1. rarely
    2. frequently
    3. regularly
    4. never
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  215. Question 215

    The antonym of the word weird is
    1. Normal
    2. Casual
    3. Tired
    4. Worried
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  216. Question 216

    Select the correct spelling:
    1. Accommodition
    2. Accommodation
    3. Accomodation
    4. Acommodation
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  217. Question 217

    Which is the correct sentence?
    1. An one-eyed person was seen roaming about the streets.
    2. A one-eyed person was seen roaming about the streets
    3. The one eyed person was seen roaming about the streets
    4. One eyed person was seen roaming about the streets
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  218. Question 218

    The antonym of the word superficial is
    1. Deep
    2. Artificial
    3. Apparent
    4. True
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  219. Question 219

    Choose the right option:

    While I _________ in the library, someone threw a ball through the window.
    1. was sitting
    2. was seated
    3. had been sitting
    4. am sitting
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  220. Question 220

    A place where bees are kept-
    1. Aviary
    2. Abattoir
    3. Granary
    4. Apiary
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  221. Question 221

    The expression 'holier than thou' means
    1. pure
    2. religious
    3. moralistic
    4. sanctimonious
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  222. Question 222

    Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition:

    He presided _________ the meeting.
    1. over
    2. at
    3. in
    4. for
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  223. Question 223

    'La Gioconda' (Mona Lisa) is ________ unique work of art.
    1. the
    2. an
    3. a
    4. this
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  224. Question 224

    The synonym of supercilious is
    1. officious
    2. superficial
    3. delicious
    4. haughty
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  225. Question 225

    To feel 'under the weather' means
    1. feel depressed
    2. feel uncomfortable
    3. feel unwell
    4. feel uncertain
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  226. Question 226

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Capricious'.
    1. Steady
    2. Whimsical
    3. Stubborn
    4. Tranquil
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  227. Question 227

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Benevolent'.
    1. Generous
    2. Compassionate
    3. Malevolent
    4. Friendly
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  228. Question 228

    Which word is the correct homonym for 'Principal' to mean a fundamental truth or law?
    1. Principle
    2. Principel
    3. Princpal
    4. Prancipal
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  229. Question 229

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'To catch a tartar'?
    1. To catch a dangerous person
    2. To deal with a person who is more than one's match
    3. To catch a cold
    4. To trap a wild animal
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  230. Question 230

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'A person who walks in sleep'.
    1. Somniloquist
    2. Somnambulist
    3. Altruist
    4. Philanthropist
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  231. Question 231

    Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'He is senior ___ me in service.'
    1. than
    2. from
    3. to
    4. with
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  232. Question 232

    Choose the correct phrasal verb to replace the underlined word: 'The strike was cancelled after the negotiation.'
    1. called for
    2. called off
    3. called up
    4. called in
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  233. Question 233

    Select the correctly spelled word from the options below.
    1. Ocurrence
    2. Occurence
    3. Occurrence
    4. Ocurence
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  234. Question 234

    Change the following sentence into Passive Voice: 'The children are flying kites.'
    1. Kites were being flown by the children.
    2. Kites are being flown by the children.
    3. Kites have been flown by the children.
    4. Kites are flown by the children.
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  235. Question 235

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank: 'I saw ___ European lady in the market.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  236. Question 236

    Identify the type of the following sentence: 'Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Optative Sentence
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  237. Question 237

    Change the Narration: 'The teacher said, "The Earth moves round the Sun."'
    1. The teacher said that the Earth moved round the Sun.
    2. The teacher said that the Earth moves round the Sun.
    3. The teacher told that the Earth is moving round the Sun.
    4. The teacher said that the Earth had moved round the Sun.
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  238. Question 238

    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb: 'He ___ in this house since 2010.'
    1. is living
    2. has been living
    3. lived
    4. lives
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  239. Question 239

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for:
    'A collection of poems'.
    1. Anthology
    2. Pathology
    3. Ecology
    4. Philology
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  240. Question 240

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'Gift of the gab'?
    1. A precious gift
    2. Ability to speak well
    3. To talk nonsense
    4. To be very wealthy
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  241. Question 241

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb: 'The police will investigate the matter.'
    1. look for
    2. look into
    3. look after
    4. look at
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  242. Question 242

    Select the appropriate preposition: 'He was prevented ___ going there.'
    1. to
    2. from
    3. at
    4. by
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  243. Question 243

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence: 'Work hard lest you should fail.'
    1. lest you may
    2. lest you will
    3. lest you would
    4. No improvement
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  244. Question 244

    Choose the correct synonym for 'Ameliorate'.
    1. Worsen
    2. Improve
    3. Soften
    4. Erase
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  245. Question 245

    Select the appropriate antonym for 'Haughty'.
    1. Proud
    2. Arrogant
    3. Humble
    4. Conceited
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  246. Question 246

    Transform the following Complex sentence into a Simple sentence: 'I know where he lives.'
    1. I know his living place.
    2. I know his address.
    3. He lives somewhere I know.
    4. I know his residence.
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  247. Question 247

    Select the correctly spelled word.
    1. Maintenance
    2. Maintainance
    3. Maintenence
    4. Maintanance
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  248. Question 248

    Fill in the blank with the correct article: 'He is ___ M.A. in English.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  249. Question 249

    Change the following into Indirect Speech: 'He said, "Alas! I am undone."'
    1. He said sadly that he was undone.
    2. He exclaimed with sorrow that he was undone.
    3. He exclaimed that he is undone.
    4. He cried out that he was undone.
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  250. Question 250

    Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blank: 'The tiger jumped ___ the deer.'
    1. on
    2. upon
    3. at
    4. over
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  251. Question 251

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Candid'.
    1. Deceptive
    2. Frank
    3. Reserved
    4. Arrogant
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  252. Question 252

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Obscure'.
    1. Vague
    2. Famous
    3. Hidden
    4. Shadowy
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  253. Question 253

    Which word is the correct homonym for 'Discreet' to mean something individually separate or distinct?
    1. Descrete
    2. Discrete
    3. Discret
    4. Discrit
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  254. Question 254

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'To bury the hatchet'?
    1. To hide a weapon
    2. To end a quarrel and become friendly
    3. To dig a hole in the ground
    4. To forget a past event
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  255. Question 255

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'A person who never makes a mistake'.
    1. Infallible
    2. Incorrigible
    3. Optimist
    4. Hypocrite
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  256. Question 256

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence: 'Hardly had he reached the station than the train left.'
    1. when
    2. then
    3. that
    4. No improvement
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  257. Question 257

    Identify the type of the following sentence: 'I like coffee, but my sister prefers tea.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Interrogative Sentence
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  258. Question 258

    Select the correctly spelled word from the options below.
    1. Priviledge
    2. Privilege
    3. Previlege
    4. Privilage
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  259. Question 259

    Fill in the blank with the correct tense: 'I ___ my homework already.'
    1. did
    2. have done
    3. do
    4. am doing
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  260. Question 260

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Who wrote this book?'
    1. By whom was this book written?
    2. By who was this book written?
    3. Whom was this book written by?
    4. This book was written by whom?
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  261. Question 261

    Change the Narration: 'She asked, "Where are you going?"'
    1. She asked where I am going.
    2. She asked where was I going.
    3. She asked where I was going.
    4. She asked that where I was going.
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  262. Question 262

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb: 'I cannot tolerate such insults.'
    1. put off
    2. put up with
    3. put out
    4. put down
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  263. Question 263

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank: 'He is ___ university student.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  264. Question 264

    Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: 'She is very proficient ___ English.'
    1. at
    2. with
    3. in
    4. for
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  265. Question 265

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Garrulous'.
    1. Taciturn
    2. Talkative
    3. Peaceful
    4. Quiet
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  266. Question 266

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Vague'.
    1. Precise
    2. Obscure
    3. Faint
    4. Unclear
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  267. Question 267

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'Money or property left to someone by a will'.
    1. Alimony
    2. Legacy
    3. Ransom
    4. Tribute
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  268. Question 268

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'At the eleventh hour'?
    1. At 11 o'clock
    2. Very early in the morning
    3. At the very last moment
    4. In the middle of the night
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  269. Question 269

    Choose the correct phrasal verb to replace the underlined word: 'The missing boy finally appeared at the station.'
    1. turned down
    2. turned up
    3. turned off
    4. turned in
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  270. Question 270

    Select the correctly spelled word from the options below.
    1. Seperate
    2. Separate
    3. Saparate
    4. Seprate
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  271. Question 271

    Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank: 'Neither he nor his friends ___ present.'
    1. is
    2. was
    3. are
    4. has
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  272. Question 272

    Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: 'I must congratulate you ___ your success.'
    1. for
    2. on
    3. at
    4. about
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  273. Question 273

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank: 'He met ___ one-eyed man.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  274. Question 274

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Open the door.'
    1. Let the door be opened.
    2. The door should be opened.
    3. You are requested to open the door.
    4. Let door be open.
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  275. Question 275

    Transform the following Compound sentence into a Simple sentence: 'He is poor, but he is honest.'
    1. In spite of being poor, he is honest.
    2. He is poor and honest at the same time.
    3. Although he is poor, he is honest.
    4. Being poor, he is honest.
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  276. Question 276

    Choose the correct synonym for the word

    'Lethargic'.
    1. Energetic
    2. Sluggish
    3. Active
    4. Enthusiastic
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  277. Question 277

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Optimist'.
    1. Philanthropist
    2. Pessimist
    3. Cynic
    4. Altruist
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  278. Question 278

    Choose the correct word for the blank: 'I need to buy some new ___ for my office.'
    1. Stationary
    2. Stationery
    3. Stationerys
    4. Stationeries
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  279. Question 279

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'To call it a day'?
    1. To start a new task
    2. To stop working on something
    3. To wake up early
    4. To name a day after someone
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  280. Question 280

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'An inscription on a tombstone'.
    1. Epilogue
    2. Epitaph
    3. Epithet
    4. Eulogy
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  281. Question 281

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence: 'No sooner he had reached the home than it started raining.'
    1. No sooner had he
    2. No sooner did he
    3. No sooner he has
    4. No improvement
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  282. Question 282

    Transform the following Simple sentence into a Compound sentence: 'Besides being a teacher, he is a writer.'
    1. He is a teacher and also a writer.
    2. He is not only a teacher but also a writer.
    3. He is a teacher who is also a writer.
    4. He is both a teacher and a writer.
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  283. Question 283

    Select the correctly spelled word.
    1. Committe
    2. Commitee
    3. Committee
    4. Comittee
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  284. Question 284

    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
    'He ___ for two hours when the phone rang.'
    1. has been sleeping
    2. was sleeping
    3. had been sleeping
    4. is sleeping
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  285. Question 285

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Honey tastes sweet.'
    1. Honey is sweet when it is tasted.
    2. Honey is tasted sweet.
    3. Honey was sweet when tasted.
    4. Honey tastes sweet by us.
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  286. Question 286

    Change the Narration: 'He said to them, "Don't make a noise."'
    1. He told them that don't make a noise.
    2. He forbade them to make a noise.
    3. He told them not to making a noise.
    4. He asked them that not to make a noise.
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  287. Question 287

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb:
    'She resembles her mother.'
    1. takes after
    2. takes for
    3. takes off
    4. takes in
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  288. Question 288

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank: 'Copper is ___ useful metal.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  289. Question 289

    Select the appropriate preposition:
    'He was accused ___ theft.'
    1. for
    2. of
    3. with
    4. about
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  290. Question 290

    Choose the correct synonym for 'Inevitable'.
    1. Avoidable
    2. Unavoidable
    3. Uncertain
    4. Doubtful
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  291. Question 291

    Select the appropriate antonym for 'Barren'.
    1. Fertile
    2. Deserted
    3. Waste
    4. Empty
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  292. Question 292

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'At daggers drawn'?
    1. To be very friendly
    2. To be in a state of violent enmity
    3. To be ready for a hunt
    4. To be afraid of weapons
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  293. Question 293

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for:
    'A person who believes in the total abolition of all government'.
    1. Monarchist
    2. Anarchist
    3. Autocrat
    4. Diplomat
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  294. Question 294

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb:
    'He rejected my proposal.'
    1. turned down
    2. turned off
    3. turned up
    4. turned out
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  295. Question 295

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank:
    '___ richer a person is, the more they want.'
    1. A
    2. An
    3. The
    4. No article required
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  296. Question 296

    Select the appropriate preposition:
    'I am familiar ___ this place.'
    1. to
    2. with
    3. at
    4. in
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  297. Question 297

    Fill in the blank with the correct tense: 'I ___ for you since 8 o'clock.'
    1. am waiting
    2. have been waiting
    3. was waiting
    4. had waited
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  298. Question 298

    Change the following into Passive Voice: 'Shut the window.'
    1. Let the window be shut.
    2. The window must be shutted.
    3. You are ordered to shut window.
    4. Let the window shut.
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  299. Question 299

    Select the correctly spelled word.
    1. Bureaucracy
    2. Buerocracy
    3. Bureaucracy
    4. Beuracracy
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  300. Question 300

    Identify the type of the following sentence: 'He confessed that he was guilty.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Interrogative Sentence
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  301. Question 301

    Choose the correct synonym for the word
    'Venerate'.
    1. Condemn
    2. Respect
    3. Disregard
    4. Humiliate
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  302. Question 302

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Hostile'.
    1. Friendly
    2. Adverse
    3. Antagonistic
    4. Belligerent
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  303. Question 303

    Choose the correct word for the blank: 'He applied the ___ to stop the car suddenly.'
    1. Break
    2. Brake
    3. Braik
    4. Breke
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  304. Question 304

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'A piece of cake'?
    1. A sweet dessert
    2. Something very easy
    3. A difficult task
    4. To share food
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  305. Question 305

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for:
    'A person who is unable to pay his debts'.
    1. Insolvent
    2. Stoic
    3. Spendthrift
    4. Miser
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  306. Question 306

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence:
    'Each of the students have finished the task.'
    1. has
    2. are
    3. were
    4. No improvement
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  307. Question 307

    Identify the type of the following sentence:
    'The sun rose, and the fog disappeared.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Exclamatory Sentence
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  308. Question 308

    Select the correctly spelled word from the options below.
    1. Millenium
    2. Milennium
    3. Millennium
    4. Milenium
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  309. Question 309

    Fill in the blank with the correct tense:
    'I ___ my dinner before my friend arrived.'
    1. ate
    2. have eaten
    3. had eaten
    4. was eating
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  310. Question 310

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice:
    'Does he help you?'
    1. Is you helped by him?
    2. Are you helped by him?
    3. Were you helped by him?
    4. Have you been helped by him?
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  311. Question 311

    Change the Narration:
    'The mother said to her son, "Please bring me a glass of water."'
    1. The mother ordered her son to bring her a glass of water.
    2. The mother requested her son to bring her a glass of water.
    3. The mother asked her son that bring her a glass of water.
    4. The mother told her son for bringing her a glass of water.
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  312. Question 312

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb:
    'The teacher told the student to continue his work.'
    1. carry on
    2. carry out
    3. carry off
    4. carry away
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  313. Question 313

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank:
    'It is ___ honourable profession.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  314. Question 314

    Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank:
    'He is addicted ___ gambling.'
    1. with
    2. at
    3. to
    4. for
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  315. Question 315

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Innate'.
    1. Acquired
    2. Natural
    3. Learned
    4. External
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  316. Question 316

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Ambiguous'.
    1. Vague
    2. Clear
    3. Obscure
    4. Uncertain
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  317. Question 317

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'An arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence'.
    1. Chronology
    2. Biology
    3. Geology
    4. Archaeology
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  318. Question 318

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'Under the weather'?
    1. In a thunderstorm
    2. Feeling slightly ill
    3. To be very happy
    4. To be extremely poor
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  319. Question 319

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb: 'The old man died peacefully in his sleep.'
    1. passed off
    2. passed out
    3. passed away
    4. passed by
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  320. Question 320

    Select the correctly spelled word.
    1. Resturant
    2. Restaurant
    3. Restuarant
    4. Restaruant
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  321. Question 321

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence: 'If he will study hard, he will pass the exam.'
    1. studies
    2. studied
    3. has studied
    4. No improvement
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  322. Question 322

    Identify the type of the following sentence:
    'I know the man who stole the watch.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Optative Sentence
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  323. Question 323

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank:
    'He is ___ university professor.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  324. Question 324

    Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank:
    'He has been suffering ___ fever since Monday.'
    1. with
    2. of
    3. from
    4. by
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  325. Question 325

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Give the order.'
    1. Let the order be given.
    2. The order should be given.
    3. You are asked for giving the order.
    4. Let the order give.
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  326. Question 326

    Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Prudent'.
    1. Reckless
    2. Cautious
    3. Foolish
    4. Wasteful
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  327. Question 327

    Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Amateur'.
    1. Novice
    2. Professional
    3. Learner
    4. Beginner
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  328. Question 328

    Choose the correct word for the blank: 'The scenery of the Himalayas ___ very enchanting.'
    1. are
    2. is
    3. were
    4. have been
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  329. Question 329

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'To beat around the bush'?
    1. To cut the grass
    2. To avoid the main topic
    3. To hunt animals
    4. To work in a garden
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  330. Question 330

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'The study of ancient societies'.
    1. Anthropology
    2. Archaeology
    3. History
    4. Ethnology
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  331. Question 331

    Identify the correctly spelled word.
    1. Liaison
    2. Liason
    3. Liasion
    4. Liaisson
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  332. Question 332

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Someone has stolen my pen.'
    1. My pen was stolen by someone.
    2. My pen has been stolen.
    3. My pen is stolen.
    4. Someone's pen has been stolen.
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  333. Question 333

    Change the Narration: 'He said to me, "Where do you live?"'
    1. He asked me where I lived.
    2. He asked me where did I live.
    3. He told me where I lived.
    4. He asked me where I live.
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  334. Question 334

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank: 'He is ___ heir to the throne.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  335. Question 335

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:
    'He was prohibited ___ entering the room.'
    1. to
    2. from
    3. with
    4. at
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  336. Question 336

    Which word is the correct homonym for 'Complement' to mean an admiring remark?
    1. Complimant
    2. Compliment
    3. Complemant
    4. Comploment
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  337. Question 337

    Identify the type of the following sentence:
    'I know that he is a brave man.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Mixed Sentence
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  338. Question 338

    Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
    'I ___ since morning.'
    1. am studying
    2. have been studying
    3. studied
    4. was studying
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  339. Question 339

    Improve the underlined part of the sentence:
    'Neither of the two boys are coming.'
    1. is
    2. were
    3. have been
    4. No improvement
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  340. Question 340

    Select the appropriate synonym for the word 'Exaggerate'.
    1. Understate
    2. Magnify
    3. Ignore
    4. Abbreviate
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  341. Question 341

    Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'A person who collects coins'.
    1. Numismatist
    2. Philatelist
    3. Ornithologist
    4. Anthropologist
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  342. Question 342

    Replace the underlined word with the correct phrasal verb: 'The teacher told the students to execute the plan.'
    1. carry on
    2. carry out
    3. carry off
    4. carry away
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  343. Question 343

    What is the meaning of the idiom 'To cry wolf'?
    1. To be very brave
    2. To give a false alarm
    3. To hunt in the woods
    4. To scream in pain
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  344. Question 344

    Choose the correct article to fill in the blank:
    'He gave me ___ unique gift.'
    1. a
    2. an
    3. the
    4. no article required
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  345. Question 345

    Select the appropriate preposition to fill in the blank:
    'He is fond ___ music.'
    1. at
    2. with
    3. of
    4. for
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  346. Question 346

    Identify the correctly spelled word.
    1. Heirarchy
    2. Hierarchy
    3. Hyerarchy
    4. Hierarcy
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  347. Question 347

    Identify the type of the following sentence: 'The moon shone brightly and the travelers found their way.'
    1. Simple Sentence
    2. Complex Sentence
    3. Compound Sentence
    4. Optative Sentence
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  348. Question 348

    Change the following sentence into the Passive Voice: 'Do not smoke.'
    1. Smoking is not allowed.
    2. You are forbidden to smoke.
    3. Let smoking not be done.
    4. You are requested to not smoke.
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  349. Question 349

    Change the Narration: 'She said, "Bravo! You have done well."'
    1. She exclaimed with applause that he had done well.
    2. She said bravo that he did well.
    3. She applauded him saying that he had done well.
    4. She exclaimed that you have done well.
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  350. Question 350

    Select the appropriate synonym for 'Obliterate'.
    1. Construct
    2. Destroy
    3. Restore
    4. Create
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