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While learning about the passive voice form, students learn about1. use of 'by'2. position of verbs3. position of nouns4. use of verb form |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : use of verb form<br><p>The correct answer is <span style="font-weight: 700;">use of verb form.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;"></span></span></p><ul><li>The passive voice is used when we want to <strong>emphasize the action (the verb)</strong> and the object of a sentence rather than subject.</li><li>When changing an active sentence to a passive sentence, <strong>the tense of the verb changes.</strong></li><li>Every passive sentence contains a “be” verb.</li><li>To change an active verb to a passive verb, use the correct form of<strong> “be”</strong> and the past participle of the original active verb.<ul><li>For example, <strong>Eat </strong>becomes <strong>eaten.</strong></li></ul></li><li>Thus, it can be concluded that while learning about the passive voice form, students majorly learn about <strong>use of verb form.</strong></li></ul><p><strong><span style="display: flex;gap: 6px;align-items: center;"> </span></strong></p><ul><li><p>When we know who the subject is, we put it at the end with <strong>by.</strong> We call this <strong>an agent.</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Passive: </strong>The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. (agent =Leonardo Da Vinci )<br><strong>Active:</strong> Leonaro Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.</p></li></ul></li><li>Though a student learns the use of 'by' as well while forming a sentence in passive voice, but primarily and most importantly he learns the use of verb form.</li><li>There are some sentences where we don't even need <strong>'by'.</strong></li><li><p>This means that the subject is either less important than the action itself or that we don’t know who or what the subject is.</p><ul><li><strong>For example: </strong>My laptop was stolen.(It is the passive voice of - <strong>Someone stole my laptop</strong>)</li></ul></li></ul> | |
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Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.An unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature1. Windfall2. Uppity3. Chagrin4. Desecration |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Windfall<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Windfall</strong>> an unanticipated benefit, usually monetary in nature</p><p><strong>Uppity></strong> self-important; arrogant</p><p><strong>Chagrin> </strong>annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated.</p><p><strong>Desecration></strong> blasphemous behaviour</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Incapable of being soothed1. Resonant2. Unseemly3. Unscrupulous4. Disconsolate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Disconsolate<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Resonant</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: arial, sans-serif;">clear and loud, or causing sounds to be clear and loud</span></p><p><strong>Unseemly</strong>> not proper or appropriate</p><p><strong>Unscrupulous></strong> unconcerned about doing what is right</p><p><strong>Disconsolate></strong> incapable of being soothed</p><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.1. Cynosure2. Occlusive3. Abeyance4. Congenital |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Cynosure<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Cynosure</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.</span></p><p><strong>Occlusive</strong>> <span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: arial, sans-serif;">a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth.</span></p><p><strong>Abeyance></strong> suspended action</p><p><strong>Congenital></strong> present at birth but not necessarily hereditary</p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.P: an innovativeQ: dance choreographerR: shiamik isS: and popular1. SRQP2. PQRS3. RPSQ4. PRSQ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : RPSQ<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><p><strong>R </strong>introduces to the subject <em>Shiamik</em></p><p><strong>P and S </strong>follows R. It gives attributes/quality to the subject - <em>an innovative and popular</em></p><p><strong>Q </strong>finally reveals the hobby or the profession of Shiamik.</p><p>Thus the correct sentence would read as <em>Shiamik is an innovative and popular dance choreographer.</em></p> | |
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Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A small, weak and unimportant person1. Rattle2. Blacksmith3. Despondent4. Pipsqueak |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pipsqueak<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Rattle></strong> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">a rapid succession of short, sharp, sounds.</span></p><p><strong>Blacksmith></strong> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">a person who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.</span></p><p><strong>Despondent</strong>> sad</p><p><strong>Pipsqueak></strong> A small, weak and unimportant person</p><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelled. Choose the correctly spelled word.1. Cematery2. Semetary3. Cemetary4. Cemetery |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Cemetery<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 4.</strong></p><p><strong>Cemetery </strong>is a large burial ground or a graveyard.</p><p>The other words are incorrectly spelled.</p> | |
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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.P: throwing a logQ: the poet regretsR: withdrawing snakeS: of wood at the1. RQSP2. PQRS3. QPSR4. PSQR |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : QPSR<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Q </strong>initiates the topic, subject of the sentence i.e., <em>The poet</em></li><li><strong>PS </strong>follows <strong>Q. </strong>It gives information about what the poet regrets his activity i.e., <em>throwing a log.....</em></li><li><strong>R </strong>gives a conclusion to the sentence.</li></ul><p>Thus the correct sentence order would read: <em>The poet regrets throwing a log of wood at the withdrawing snake.</em></p> | |
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Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.The Congress - ruled Rajasthan government had moving(A)/ the Supreme Court challenging validity of the CAA ,(B)/saying that the law was violative of fundamental rights like right to equality and life under constitution(C)/No error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : A<br><p>Correct option is option 1</p><p>The sentence is past perfect tense which indicates that an action was completed at some point in the past before something else happened.</p><p>Syntax of past perfect tense</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" style="width:500px; border-spacing: 1px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Person(singular/Plural)</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Auxiliary verb</strong></td><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Verb</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">I/We</td><td style="text-align: center;">had </td><td style="text-align: center;">Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">You/You</td><td style="text-align: center;">had</td><td style="text-align: center;">Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">He, She, it /they, them</td><td style="text-align: center;">had</td><td style="text-align: center;">Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Correct sentence - The Congress-ruled Rajasthan government had moved the Supreme Court challenging validity of the CAA, saying that the law was violative of fundamental rights like right to equality and life under constitution.</p> | |
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Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answerCountry's most decorated table tennis player Sharath Kamal (A) won his first international title in 10 years but midway in to the competition he was wondering (C) if he made the mistake of his life by travelling to Oman amid COVID-19 pandemic (C) No error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : D<br><p>Correct option is option 4</p><p>The sentence is in past indefinite tense and other part is in passive voice so it is grammatically correct.</p><p>Syntax of past indefinite tense</p><table border="1" cellpadding="1" style="border-spacing: 1px;"><tbody><tr><td>Person(Singular/Plural)</td><td>Verb</td></tr><tr><td>I/We - No auxiliary verb</td><td>Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr><tr><td>You/You - No auxiliary verb</td><td>Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr><tr><td>He, she, it /they them - No auxiliary verb</td><td>Verb will be in V3 form</td></tr></tbody></table> | |
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Choose the word which means the same asAwareness1. Join2. Ignorance3. Stupidity4. Alertness |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Alertness<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 4.</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><strong>Awareness: </strong>having knowledge or perception or fact</li><li><span style="font-weight: 700;">Alertness: </span>vigilant, watchful, aware</li><li><strong>Join: </strong>connect, unite, attach</li><li><strong>Ignorance: </strong>lack of knowledge, inexperience</li><li><strong>Stupidity: </strong>behaviour that shows lack of judgement</li></ul><p>Thus the other words are incorrect.</p> | |
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Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.How amused everyone (1) / would be if they (2) / knows what really happened (3) / No error (4)1. How amused everyone2. would be if they3. knows what really happened4. No error |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : knows what really happened<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><p>The error lies in the <strong>3rd part of the sentence</strong></p><p>This is a conditional sentence, and 'would' indicates the consequence of an imagined situation. It hence takes the verb in the <u>simple past tense.</u></p><p>The <u>3rd person singular form is wrong.</u> It should rather read as <em>knew what really happened.</em></p><p>The correct sentence will be: <em>How amused everyone would be if they <u>knew what really happened.</u></em></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Stay the course1. Stay simple2. Pursue a difficult task till the end3. Show oneself to be very intelligent4. Observe everything carefully |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Show oneself to be very intelligent<br><p>The idiom <strong>stay the course</strong> means <strong>persevere till the completion of a task, especially a difficult one.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>Despite an injury, he <strong>stayed the course</strong> to save the match for his team.</em></p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Boil the ocean1. Try to achieve something too ambitious2. Make someone extremely angry3. To look for a person frantically4. Handle with hatred and anger |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Try to achieve something too ambitious<br><p>The idiom <strong>boil the ocean</strong> means <strong>try to achieve something too ambitious.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em> You expect our plant to manufacture 40,000 parts in a week. You’re <strong>trying to boil the ocean </strong>on this one.</em></p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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Directions: A proverb is given in with a blank. You have to complete the proverb by selecting the correct answer from the options given below and fill in the blanks with the appropriate word so that the proverb conveys the meaning given in the brackets.Barking up the wrong __________ . (Be pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action)1. dog2. owner3. tree4. gate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : tree<br><p>The correct answer is <span style="font-weight: 700;">'tree'</span>.</p><p></p><ul><li><em>The <span style="font-weight: 700;">proverb </span></em>is<em><span style="font-weight: 700;"> </span></em>"<em><strong>Barking up the wrong</strong> <span style="font-weight: 700;">tree</span></em>'' and it means<em> </em><span style="font-weight: 700;">to </span><strong>waste one’s efforts by pursuing the wrong thing or path</strong>.<ul><li><span style="font-weight: 700;">Example:</span> <em>It was a very sensitive case and yet for over one year the investigators <strong>kept barking up the wrong tree</strong> in the Sushant's case</em>.<br> </li></ul></li></ul><p>Hence, the correct answer is <span style="font-weight: 700;">option 3</span>.</p><p><span style="font-weight: 700;">Complete Sentence:</span> <em>Barking up the wrong <span style="font-weight: 700;">tree</span></em>.</p><p><em></em></p><ul><li><em>This phrase originated in the US and alludes to hunting dogs barking under a tree where they mistakenly think their prey is hiding. The first known usage in print was in James Kirke Paulding’s novel Westward Ho! in 1832</em>.</li></ul> | |
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In the following sentence, the underlined word is grammatically classified as:I came to know about your knowledge when I started teaching you.1. Pronoun2. Preposition3. Conjunction4. Adjective |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Conjunction<br><p>The<b> </b>correct answer is : <strong>Conjunction </strong></p><ul><li>In the given sentence "when" is connecting two clauses. </li><li>In grammar a word which connects two words, two clauses and two sentences is called conjunction</li></ul><p> </p><table><thead><tr><th>part of speech</th><th>function or "job"</th><th>example words</th><th>example sentences</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Verb</strong></td><td> describes action or state </td><td>(to) be, have, do, like, work, sing, can, must</td><td>English Club is a web site. I like EnglishClub.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Noun</strong></td><td>name of any person, place and thing</td><td>pen, dog, work, music, town, London, teacher, John</td><td>This is my dog. He lives in my house. We live in London.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Adjective</strong></td><td>describes a noun</td><td>good, big, red, well, interesting</td><td>My dogs are big. I like big dogs.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Determiner</strong></td><td>limits or "determines" a noun</td><td>a/an, the, 2, some, many</td><td>I have two dogs and some rabbits.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Adverb</strong></td><td>describes a verb, adjective or adverb</td><td>quickly, silently, well, badly, very, really</td><td>My dog eats quickly. When he is very hungry, he eats really quickly.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Pronoun</strong></td><td>replaces a noun</td><td>I, you, he, she, some</td><td>Tara is Indian. She is beautiful.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Preposition</strong></td><td>links a noun to another word</td><td>to, at, after, on, but</td><td>We went to school on Monday.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Conjunction</strong></td><td>joins clauses or sentences or words</td><td>and, but, when</td><td>I like dogs and I like cats. I like cats and dogs. I like dogs but I don't like cats.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Interjection</strong></td><td>short exclamation, sometimes inserted into a sentence</td><td>oh!, ouch!, hi!, well</td><td>Ouch! That hurts! Hi! How are you? Well, I don't know.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The correct answer is <strong>Conjunction</strong></p> | |
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Directions: In the following question, sentences of a paragraph have been jumbled and labelled as A, B, C, and D. You are required to rearrange the jumbled sentences of the paragraph and mark your response accordingly by selecting the correct option, sentence 1 is marked as S1 and sentence 6 is marked as s6.S1: The world is full of people appallingly full and they are tumbling over each other.S6: The other way is much less thrilling, the way of the democracies and is much more preferable.A: There are two solutions to overcome these dislikes.B: One is the Nazi solution- if you don’t like them, banish them.C: One doesn’t like the colour of their skin, or the shape of their nose or the way they walk and talk.D: Most of the people doesn’t know and some of them doesn’t like.1. ACBD2. DACB3. DCAB4. ABCD |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : DCAB<br><p><strong>solution:</strong></p><p> Correct answer is <strong>DCAB </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>As s1 talks about people and their condition continuation of that is available in statement D,as D talks about people's problem</li><li>D and C form the mandatory pair as in C pronoun "they" demonstrate to the people mentioned in D</li><li> Same goes with the statement A and B they are mandatory pairs, as A talks about solutions which are mentioned in B</li><li>After statement C, statement A should be placed because A provides the solution about the problem Mentioned in statement C, also statement B is concluding in nature and goes well with s6</li><li>So, <strong>DCAB</strong> is the correct pattern.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:</strong></p><ul><li>Read the sentences attentively and try to comprehend the idea or theme of the paragraph and eliminate the irrelevant options.</li><li> Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences of the paragraph (concluding sentence).</li><li> Try to identify the mandatory pairs. Two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.</li><li> Identify the pronouns connecting the sentences with each other.</li></ul> | |
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In the following question, out of four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/phraseA funny imitation of a poem1. Dialogue2. Caricature3. Sonnet4. Parody |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Parody<br><p>The correct answer is<strong> Parody</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Parody</strong>: <span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. It is often used to refer to any humorous imitation of a poem or a song. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"></span></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><strong>Dialogue</strong>: a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><strong>Caricature</strong>: </span>(the art of making) a drawing or written or spoken description of someone that usually makes them look silly by making part of their appearance or character more noticeable than it really is</li><li><strong>Sonnet</strong>: a poem that has 14 lines and a particular pattern of rhyme</li></ul> | |
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Choose the correct plural of the following word:Roof1. Roofs2. Rooes3. Ries4. Roofes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Roofs<br><p>The correct answer is <strong><u>Option 1 i.e Roofs</u></strong></p><p><strong>Explanation </strong></p><p>The meaning of the word <strong>Roof</strong> is the structure forming the <strong>upper covering </strong>of a building or vehicle.</p><p>And the plural of the word is <strong>Roofs. </strong>Hence <strong>Option 1 </strong>is the correct answer.</p> | |
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark the answer. If the sentence is free from any error, click the ‘No Error’ option.The candidates who we (A) have selected are ( B) smart and ambitious. (C) No Error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : <span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">A</span><br><p style="">The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. part A.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="">'<strong style="">Who</strong>' is a subject so it should have a verb.</li><li style="">In this particular sentence, while we have a verb for the subject '<strong style="">we</strong>' that is '<strong style="">have'</strong> and a verb for the subject '<strong style="">the candidates</strong>' that is '<strong style="">are</strong>', we do not have a verb for the subject '<strong style="">who</strong>'.</li><li style="">So in this case, '<strong style="">whom</strong>' should be used instead of '<strong style="">who</strong>' which will be the object for the subject '<strong style="">the candidates</strong>'.</li></ul><p style=""> </p><p style=""><strong style="">Hence, the correct sentence will be - The candidates whom we have selected are smart and ambitious.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark the answer. If the sentence is free from any error, click the ‘No Error’ option.It is I who(A) is sorry to have ( B)come here unannounced. (C) No Error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : <span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">B</span><br><p style="">The correct answer is Option 2) i.e. part B.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="">When <strong style="">who</strong> refers to a personal pronoun (<em style="">I, you, he, she, we, they</em>), it takes the verb that agrees with that pronoun.</li><li style="">It should be ‘<strong style="">am’ </strong>instead of<strong style=""> ‘is’.</strong></li></ul><p style=""><br><strong style="">Hence, the correct sentence will be - It is I who am sorry to have come here unannounced.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark the answer. If the sentence is free from any error, click the ‘No Error’ option.He smiled to herself(A) at the memory of (B) his son’s first day at school. (C) No Error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : <span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">A</span><br><p style="">The correct answer is option 1) i.e. part A.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="">‘<strong style="">Smile to oneself</strong>’ means: to smile or feel happy.</li><li style="">Here, the reflexive pronoun should be ‘himself’.</li></ul><p style=""><br><strong style="">Hence, the correct sentence will be - He smiled to himself at the memory of his son’s first day at school.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark the answer. If the sentence is free from any error, click the ‘No Error’ option.It is us (A) who are responsible (B) for our well being. (C) No Error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : <span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">A</span><br><p style="">The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. part A.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="">The verb ‘<strong style="">to be</strong>’ should be followed by the subjective form when the complement is a pronoun.</li><li style="">So it should be ‘<strong style="">we’</strong> instead of ‘<strong style="">us’</strong>.</li></ul><p style=""><br><strong style="">Hence, the correct sentence will be -It is we who are responsible for our well being.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark the answer. If the sentence is free from any error, click the ‘No Error’ option.Thankfully, every soldier (A) and every sailor was in (B) their place that day. (C) No Error (D)1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : <span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">C</span><br><p style="">The correct answer is <strong>Option 3) i.e. part C.</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>When two Singular Nouns, preceded by ‘each’ and ‘every’, are joined, the Pronoun must be Singular.</li><li style="">Here, it should be ‘his’ instead of ‘their’.</li></ul><p style=""><br><strong style="">Hence, the correct sentence will be - Thankfully, every soldier and every sailor was in his place that day.</strong></p> | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives select the best alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Clear the decks1. Clean a place very fast2. Kill someone for selfish motives3. Remove a helpful thing or person unknowingly4. To remove obstacles for a work |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : To remove obstacles for a work<br><p>The idiom <strong>clear the decks</strong> means to <strong>remove all hurdles to get started on the work.</strong></p><p>Eg: <em>By sanctioning the budget and filling in the vacancies, the committee has <strong>cleared the decks</strong> for our new office.</em></p><p><strong>Option 4 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
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A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.______ you like some tea?1. Could2. Does3. Would4. Shall |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Would<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Would </strong>indicate preference or willingness</li><li><strong>Could</strong> indicate ability; also used to make requests</li><li><strong>Does </strong>present tense of 'do'; 3rd person singular</li><li><strong>Shall </strong>seeks permission and suggestion</li></ul><p><br>The correct sentence will be: <em><u>Would</u> you like some tea?</em></p> | |
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A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.She was their ______ to the outside world for almost two years.1. connection2. connects3. connecting4. connect |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : connection<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 1.</strong></p><p>The right blank option is a <strong>connection</strong>. We can infer from the sentence given in the question that the blank has to be filled with the noun form of the verb 'connect'.</p><p><strong>Connect</strong> or <strong>Connects </strong>is wrong. The present continuous tense '<strong>connecting'</strong> is wrong.</p><p>Other options are grammatically incorrect.</p> | |
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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.At the eleventh hour 1. at the last possible moment2. to appear suddenly without warning3. something of very high quality4. someone who gets up early in the morning |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : at the last possible moment<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 1.</strong></p><p><strong>At the eleventh hour</strong> means at the last opportunity; at the last possible moment.</p><p>Other options are incorrect.</p> | |
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Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.A greedy person (1) / is like a man (2) / possessed by the devil (3) / No error (4)1. No error2. is like a man3. a greedy person4. possessed by the devil |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : No error<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 1.</strong></p><p>The sentence is error-free. It is grammatically correct.</p> | |
| 30. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. At an arm’s length1. not to be alert on opportunity2. to be lost3. to be always ready to serve4. to keep at a distance |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : to keep at a distance<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 4.</strong></p><p><strong>At an arm's length</strong> means to avoid intimacy or close contact, to keep away.</p><p><strong>To keep at a distance</strong> means to avoid being involved</p><p>The other options are incorrect in the given context. </p> | |
| 31. |
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'."Life-saving vaccines (A)/mustnot 'fall victim' to the COVID-19(B)/ pandemic", said the UNICEF Chief(C) No error (D)1.A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : B<br><p>The error lies in part B of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.</p><p>Other than 'cannot' which means can not, no other modals should be joined with 'not' into one word.</p><p>Thus,' must not' must be used as 'mustnot' is not a proper word. </p><p>Modals can be conjoined with the help of apostrophes. For eg. mustn't, couldn't, can't, shouldn't, shan't</p><p>Correct Sentence:</p><p><em>"Life-saving vaccines must not 'fall victim' to the COVID-19 pandemic", said the UNICEF Chief</em></p> | |
| 32. |
Instruction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the best alternative which expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.The authorities took him to task for his negligence.1. give him additional work2. suspended his assignment3. reprimanded him4. forced him to resign |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : reprimanded him<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 3</strong>.</p><p>Took him to task means to scold, reprimand someone.</p><p>Other options are incorrect.</p> | |
| 33. |
Instruction: Select the suitable word to fill in the following sentences.My mother _______ me daily.1. scolding2. scold3. scolded4. scolds |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : scolds<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 4.</strong></p><p>As per the subject-verb agreement, the verb must agree with the subject in number and person.</p><p>The subject here is 3rd person singular and hence the verb 'scolds' i.e., 3rd person singular is the correct alternative.</p><p>The correct sentence will be: <em>My mother <u>scolds</u> me daily.</em></p> | |
| 34. |
Instruction: The following sentences are divided into four parts. One part in each sentence is wrong. You have to find it.I (A)/ was (B)/ very happy (C)/ just now. (D)/1. A2. B3. C4. D |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : B<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>Option 2.</strong></p><p>The error lies in the 2nd part of the answer.</p><p>The past tense verb form <strong>'was'</strong> is incorrect, as it <strong>does not match with the adverb of time 'now'.</strong></p><p><strong>'Was'</strong> must be replaced with <strong>'am'</strong> which agrees with the adverb of time.</p><p>Thus the correct sentence will be: <em>I am very happy just now.</em></p> | |
| 35. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word.Despite public opinion, the president chose to ____ his inadequate healthcare plan on the nation.1. Foist2. Regert3. Fetter4. Deride |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Foist<br><p>The correct answer is <strong>option 1-Foist</strong></p><p>The sentence makes it understood that <strong>the healthcare plan was inadequate and it was implemented against the people's wishes.</strong></p><p><strong>Foist</strong>> impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.</p><p><strong>Regret</strong>> feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do</p><p><strong>Fetter</strong>> tie with shackles</p><p><strong>Deride</strong>> mock</p><p>Option 1 is thus the word which conveys a proper meaning here.<strong>option 1 is the right answer.</strong></p> | |
| 36. |
Fill in the blank with the correct word._____ by the smell of the food, the dog tried to enter the elderly woman's house.1. Duped2. Incited3. Enticed4. Tormented |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Enticed<br><p>The sentence makes it understood that the dog was attracted to the smell of the food.</p><p><strong>Duped</strong>>cheated</p><p><strong>Incited</strong>> encouraged or stir up trouble</p><p><strong>Enticed</strong>> attracted; allured</p><p><strong>Tormented</strong>> tortured</p><p>Option 3 is thus the word that fits here correctly conveying a proper meaning.<strong>Option 3 is the right answer</strong></p> | |
| 37. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A feeling of unease or embarrassment1. Discomfiture2. Disgorge3. Hospitality4. Abnegation |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Discomfiture<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Discomfiture></strong> a feeling of unease or embarrassment</p><p><strong>Covet></strong> yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another)</p><p><strong>Hospitality></strong> the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers</p><p><strong>Abnegation></strong> the act of rejecting or refusing something</p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 38. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A statement that refers to something indirectly1. Anhedonia2. Allusion3. Anachronism4. Animosity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Allusion<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Anhedonia></strong> <span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: arial, sans-serif;">the inability to feel pleasure. a common symptom of depression as well as other mental health disorders.</span><span style="display: none;"> </span></p><p><strong>Allusion> </strong>a statement that refers to something indirectly</p><p><strong>Anachronism</strong>> something that doesn't fit its time period,</p><p><strong>Animosity></strong> a strong feeling of disliking someone or something</p><p><strong>Option 2 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 39. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.A method of buying something for one price and then immediately selling it for another price somewhere else1. Arbitrage2. Aquiver3. Apprise4. Arcane |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Arbitrage<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Arbitrage</strong>> a method of buying something for one price and then immediately selling it for another price somewhere else</p><p><strong>Aquiver></strong> trembling or shaking slightly</p><p><strong>Apprise></strong> to report on the status of something</p><p><strong>Arcane></strong> understood by only a few; obscure</p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 40. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Performing adroitly and without effort1. Fallow2. Frond3. Facile4. Faction |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Facile<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Fallow></strong> left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season</p><p><strong>Frond> </strong>compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad</p><p><strong>Facile</strong>> performing adroitly and without effort</p><p><strong>Faction</strong>> a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 41. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Attempting to win favor by flattery1. Fawning2. Fealty3. Feckless4. Feign |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Fawning<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Fawning></strong> attempting to win favour by flattery</p><p><strong>Fealty></strong> the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord</p><p><strong>Feckless></strong> generally incompetent and ineffectual</p><p><strong>Feign> </strong>pretend; give a false appearance of</p><p><strong>Option 1 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 42. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible1. Foible2. Flippant3. Flounder4. Flagrant |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Flagrant<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Foible></strong> a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character</p><p><strong>Flippant></strong> showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness</p><p><strong>Flounder></strong> walk with great difficulty</p><p><strong>Flagrant></strong>conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible</p><p><strong>Option 4 is the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 43. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words. A sudden and complete disaster1. Defunct2. Debacle3. Endemic4. Rancor |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Debacle<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Defunct</strong>> no longer in force or use; inactive</p><p><strong>Debacle</strong>> a sudden and complete disaster</p><p><strong>Endemic</strong>> of disease constantly present in a particular locality</p><p><strong>Rancor</strong>><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Option 2 is thus the correct answer.</span></strong></p> | |
| 44. |
Choose the correct word for the following groups of words.Avoid and stay away from deliberately1. Epoch2. Euphoria3. Eschew4. Equestrian |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Eschew<br><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Epoch</strong>> a period marked by distinctive character</p><p><strong>Euphoria</strong>> a feeling of great elation</p><p><strong>Eschew</strong>> avoid and stay away from deliberately</p><p><strong>Equestrian></strong> <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">of or relating to or featuring horseback riding</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</span></strong></p> | |
| 45. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Esoteric1. Rarefied2. Fervid3. Embargo4. Deleterious |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rarefied<br><p>The word <strong>esoteric</strong> means <strong>intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest. </strong></p><p>The meanings of the words are:</p><p><strong>Rarefied</strong>> of, relating to, or interesting to a select group; <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people; esoteric.</span></p><p><strong>Fervid</strong>> characterized by intense emotion</p><p><strong>Embargo</strong>> barrier</p><p><strong>Deleterious</strong>> harmful</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 46. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Florid1. Embellished2. Ravenous3. Erratic4. Delicate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Embellished<br><p>The word <strong>florid</strong> means <strong>excessively elaborate.</strong></p><p><strong>Embellished</strong>> adorned</p><p><strong>Ravenous</strong>> extremely hungry</p><p><strong>Erratic</strong>> irregular; unpredictable</p><p><strong>Delicate</strong>> flimsy; thin</p><p><strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 47. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Feral1. Untamed2. Desolate3. Equitable4. Potable |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Untamed<br><p>The word <strong>feral</strong> means<strong> wild; untamed.</strong> <strong>Option 1 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p><p><strong>Desolate></strong> (of a place) uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness</p><p><strong>Equitable></strong> fair</p><p><strong>Potable></strong> safe to drink</p> | |
| 48. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Factitious1. Forte2. Frolic3. Specious4. Recant |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Specious<br><p>The word <strong>factitious </strong>means <strong>artificial or fake.</strong></p><p><strong>Forte></strong> a thing at which someone excels</p><p><strong>Frolic></strong> play boisterously</p><p><strong>Specious></strong> fake</p><p><strong>Recant></strong> say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical</p><p><strong>Option 3 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |
| 49. |
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the given word.Castigate1. Exult2. Approve3. Build4. Reconcile |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Approve<br><p>The word <strong>castigates</strong> means <strong>disapprove; rebuke.</strong></p><p><strong>Exult</strong>> show jubilation</p><p><strong>Approve> </strong>officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.</p><p><strong>Reconcile></strong> restore friendly relations between.</p><p><strong>Option 2 is thus the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.</strong></p> | |
| 50. |
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM for the given word.Recluse1. Tyrant2. Ascetic3. Descry4. Expatriate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ascetic<br><p>The word <strong>recluse</strong> means <strong>one who lives in solitude.</strong></p><p><strong>Tyrant></strong> a cruel and oppressive ruler</p><p><strong>Ascetic></strong> characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.</p><p><strong>Descry></strong> catch sight of</p><p><strong>Expatriate></strong> a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country</p><p><strong>Option 2 is thus the correct answer.</strong></p> | |