The lockdown
Weekly test, 26th June
Total= 50 marks
Time= 30 min.
Cut off= 40 marks
Pool= 150
Cap= 75
Cloze test:
A market place is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)______ a visit in the evenings. A (2)______ range of items are on display. (3)______ and getting a satisfactory (4)______ give the necessary sense of (5)______ to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6)______ her face. People from all (7)______ of life, rich and poor, (8)______ shoulders with each other. From their busy (9)______, here people find time to (10)______ a greeting with friends or neighbours.
(1)##1. asset 2. value 3. ✅worth 4. credit
(2)##1. ✅wide 2. tall 3. short 4. narrow
(3)##1. Fighting 2. ✅Bargaining 3. Debating 4. Snatching
(4)##1. case 2. pact 3. ✅deal 4. contract
(5)##1. exertion 2. ✅achievement 3. creation 4. improvement
(6)##1. ✅to 2. in 3. at 4. of
(7)##1. steps 2. ✅walks 3. parts 4. tours
(8)##1. join 2. ✅rub 3. pat 4. swipe
(9)##1. pattern 2. system 3. ✅schedule 4. custom
(10)##1. displace 2. transfer 3. ✅exchange 4. return
Improve the bracketed part:
11.Hardly had we stepped out of the building [then we get] drenched.
1. that we are getting
2. No substitution required
3. than we got
4. when we got✅
Improve the bracketed part:
12.I [have been working] with children before, so I know what to expect.
1. working
2. am working
3. have worked✅
4. work
Improve the bracketed part:
13.There was an argument [about if we should move] to another city.
1. about weather we should move
2. about if we should move
3. about whether we should move✅
4. No improvement
Improve the bracketed part:
14.A team of biologists [have discovered] four new species of horned frogs in the North Eastern region of India.
1. has been discovered
2. has been discovering
3. has discovered✅
4. No substitution required
Improve the bracketed part:
15.Many a person [are unable of] distinguish right from wrong.
1. is unable to✅
2. are unable to
3. is unable of
4. No improvement
Improve the bracketed part:
16.I need [a three room flat] for my family.
1.a three rooms flat
2.a three room flats
3.three room flat
4.No improvement✅
Improve the bracketed part:
17.He died [of] thirst.
1.from
2.with
3.off
4. No improvement✅
Expl.
Die from injuries☑
Die from drinking☑
Die from wounds☑
Die from smoking☑
Die from overeating☑
Die from overwork☑
Die from overdrinking☑
Die from inattention☑
Die from heat☑
Die from explosion☑
Die of illness☑
Die of cholera☑
Die of pneumonia ☑
Die of hunger☑
Die of thirst☑
Die of cold☑
Die of malnutrition ☑
Die of grief ☑
Die through neglect ☑
Die by violence ☑
Die for his country☑
Die for his belief☑
Die for his freedom☑
Die in battle ☑
Die in one's bed ☑
Die in harness ☑
Die in poverty☑
Die in sleep☑
Die with someone ☑
Improve the bracketed part:
18.It is high time that he [leave] the city.
1.leaves
2.left✅
3.would leave
4. No improvement
Expl.
It+ be+ time+ that+ clause= past indefinite☑
It+ be+ time+ to+ v1☑
Improve the bracketed part:
19.I was let [sing].
1.sang
2.to sing
3.sung
4. No improvement✅
Improve the bracketed part:
20.[My brothers] is a doctor.
1.Both my brothers
2.Neither of my brothers✅
3.Each of my brother
4. No improvement
Narration:
21.My brother told me that I could see any film I wanted on TV.
1. My brother said to me, “You could see any film you wanted on TV.”
2. My brother said to me, “I could see any film I wanted on TV.”
3. My brother said to me, “I can see any film I want on TV.”
4. My brother said to me, “You can see any film you want on TV.”✅
Narration:
22.He asked me if I would like to learn French.
1. He said to me, “Would you like to learn French?”✅
2. He said to me, “Would you like learn French?”
3. He said me, “Would you like to learn French?”
4. He said to me, “Will you liked to learn French?”
Narration:
23.He said to me, “How delighted I am to see your work!”
1. He exclaims that he was very delighted to see my work.
2. He exclaimed that he was very delighted for seeing my work.
3. He exclaimed that he was very delighted to see my work.✅
4. He exclaimed that I was very delighted to see my work.
Voice:
24.Was your bag left in the bus?
1. Did you leave your bag in the bus?✅
2. Did you left your bag in the bus?
3. Did you leave my bag in the bus?
4. Have you left your bag in the bus?
Voice:
25.She said to me, “Have you ever flown a kite?”
1. She asked me whether I had ever flew a kite.
2. She asked to me if I had ever flown a kite.
3. She asked me if she had ever flown a kite.
4. She asked me whether I had ever flown a kite.✅
Voice:
26.We think that she won the lottery.
1. She is believed to have won the lottery.✅
2. She is believes to have won the lottery.
3. It was belived that she won the lottery.
4. It is belived that she wins the lottery.
27.Rearrangement:
A. She is the athlete who ran as fast as a bullet in the 400 m race at the World Under-20
Championship in 2018.
B. Kandhulimari village in Dhing has suddenly come into the spotlight of fame.
C. She won a gold medal for the country and the hearts of all Indians.
D. This is the home of Hima Das, nicknamed ‘the Dhing Express’.
1. DBCA
2. BDAC✅
3. DABC
4. BCAD
28.Rearrangement:
A. This liquid shines in the sunlight and attracts insects.
B. As soon as an insect touches the hair, it gets stuck fast to the leaf.
C. Each hair has a drop of sticky liquid at its end.
D. The sundew plant has leaves covered with little hair.
1. BADC
2. ACBD
3. CBAD
4. DCAB✅
Find the correctly spelt word:
29. (A) Parapharnelia (B) ✅Parsimonious (C) Peccadilo (D) Peadiatrics
30. (A)✅ Seismic (B) Siesmic (C) Seissmic (D) Seismik
Spot the error:
31.The old man (A)/told his sons (B)/that there was no such thing (C)/ like luck (✅D)./ No error (E)
Expl.
...like... [incorrect]
...as... [correct]
32.I shall (A)/ buy this book (B)/ if you like (✅C)/ it or not. (D)/ No error (E)
Expl.
...if... [incorrect]
...whether... [correct]
33.We must plan (A)/ how can we (✅B)/ cope with the present situation. (C)/ No error (D)
Expl.
...can we... [incorrect]
...we can... [correct]
34.I can (A)/ explain you (✅B)/ the reason for (C)/ the delay in executing your order.(D)/ / No error (E)
Expl.
...explain you... [incorrect]
...explain to you... [correct]
35.Each one of the (A)/ children in a nursery (B)/ class require individual attention. (✅C)/ No error (D)
Expl.
...require... [incorrect]
...requires... [correct]
36.Find the synonymous word:
Rung
a.twist
b.✅tier
c.tangible
d.testimony
Expl.
Rung [noun] = One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
37.Find the synonymous word:
Cheeky
a.✅insolent
b.respectful
c.polite
d.pinkish
Expl.
Cheey= Offensively bold
38.Find the synonymous word:
Coax
a.repel
b.✅convince
c.ignore
d.annoy
Expl.
Convince= Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
39.Find the synonymous word:
Strident
a.lighten
b.✅raucous
c.delicate
d.compatible
Expl.
Strident= Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
40.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
Eat noisily
a.stack
b.imbecile
c.✅gobble
d.upshot
41.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
To challenge
a.✅to throw one's glove
b.to throw the towel
c.to throw tantrums
d.to throw beans
42.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
Inexperienced
a.✅a green horn
b.a black horn
c.a grey horn
d.a white horn
43.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
Censure
a.bowled out
b.✅bawl out
c.ball out
d.babble out
44.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
Pleasantly warm
a.banny
b.barmy
c.✅balmy
d.bait
45.Idiom/ phrase/ one word substitution:
Save
a.bump into
b.bale out
c.✅bail out
d.bubble over
46.Antonym:
Snag
1) hurdle 2) ✅boon 3) bug 4) glitch
Expl.
Snag= An unforeseen obstacle
Boon= Blessing/ A desirable state
47.Antonym:
Diligence
1) ✅lethargy 2) exertion 3) vigour 4) assiduity
Expl.
Diligence= Persevering determination to perform a task
Lethargy= Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
48.Antonym:
Feign
1) bluff 2) affect 3) act 4) ✅fact
Expl.
Feign= Make believe with the intent to deceive/ pretend
Fact= A statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened
49.Fill in:
The .......... of the conversation is that there will be no deduction.
a.fluke
b.✅upshot
c.stack
d.conundrum
Expl.
Upshot= result
50.Fill in:
The teacher has been ......... and irritable.
a.humble
b.soothing
c.✅pugnacious
d.receptive
Expl.
Pugnacious= eager to fight
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