NAME-
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ROLL
NO.- ……………….
BATCH-
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Spot the error:
1.Neither the manager (A) / nor his
assistant was (B) / there to assist me. (C) / No error (D)
2.Hardly had I reached the station (A)
/ when the train (B) / start moving. (C) / No error (D) [Nishant, 9555758152]
3.Each of the candidate (A) / has been
asked to submit (B) / the original documents. (C) / No error (D)
4.The teacher asked me (A) / why had I
not completed (B) / my assignment on time. (C) / No error (D)
5.No sooner did the chief guest arrive
(A) / when the audience (B) / began to applaud. (C) / No error (D)
6.One of my closest friends (A) / has
recently been appointed (B) / in this bank. (C) / No error (D)
7.The number of applicants (A) /
applying for this post have increased (B) / considerably this year. (C) / No
error (D) [Nishant, 9555758152]
8.He is senior to me (A) / in service,
although (B) / I join the department last year. (C) / No error (D)
9.The principal, along with his
teachers, (A) / were present at the function (B) / organised by the students.
(C) / No error (D)
10.Unless you do not work hard (A) /
you will not be able (B) / to achieve your desired goal. (C) / No error (D)
11.The police has arrested (A) / the
man who was suspected (B) / of committing the robbery. (C) / No error (D)
12.Scarcely had she entered the room
(A) / when everyone (B) / stood up to greeted her. (C) / No error (D)
13.He is one of those writer (A) / who
have received several awards (B) / for their outstanding contribution to
literature. (C) / No error (D)
14.I prefer reading novels (A) / than
watching television (B) / in my leisure time. (C) / No error (D)
15.The accused was prevented (A) / to
leave the courtroom (B) / until the verdict was announced. (C) / No error (D)
16.If I were you (A) / I would not
accept (B) / such an unreasonably proposal. (C) / No error (D)
17.The furniture in this room (A) / is
more expensive (B) / to that in the adjoining room. (C) / No error (D)
[Nishant, 9555758152]
18.Having finished the examination,
(A) / the answer sheets were collected (B) / by the invigilator. (C) / No error
(D)
19.He denied that he had not taken (A)
/ any money from the drawer (B) / despite repeated questioning. (C) / No error
(D)
20.Neither of the two proposals (A) /
are acceptable to the committee (B) / under the present circumstances. (C) / No
error (D)
21.The more you practise (A) / the
most proficient (B) / you become at solving problems. (C) / No error (D)
22.She has been working in this
institution (A) / since the last ten years (B) / and has earned everyone's
respect. (C) / No error (D)
23.The teacher gave us (A) / many
useful advices (B) / before the commencement of the examination. (C) / No error
(D)
24.Not only he lost his wallet (A) /
but he also missed (B) / the last bus to his village. (C) / No error (D)
25.My all friends have discussed (A) /
the matter thoroughly (B) / before arriving at a final decision. (C) / No error
(D)
26.Despite of being seriously ill (A)
/ he attended the meeting (B) / to discuss the proposed changes. (C) / No error
(D) [Nishant, 9555758152]
27.The reason why he failed (A) / is
because he did not prepare (B) / adequately for the examination. (C) / No error
(D)
28.Each boy and each girl (A) / was
given a certificate (B) / to participate in the competition. (C) / No error (D)
29.The teacher made the students (A) /
to rewrite their essays (B) / because they contained several grammatical
errors. (C) / No error (D)
30.No one knows (A) / why did (B) / he
killed his own brother. (C) / No error (D)
Choose the most appropriate
replacement for the bracketed part.
31.She is one of those students who
(has always worked) sincerely. A) have always worked B) has always been working
C) is always working D) No improvement
32.If he (would have informed) me
earlier, I could have helped him. A) informed B) would inform C) had informed
D) No improvement
33.I look forward to (meet) you at the
conference. A) meeting B) have met C) be meeting D) No improvement
34.The teacher asked the students why
they (had not completed) the assignment. A) have not completed B) did not
completed C) had not been completed D) No improvement
35.The news (are too good to be true).
A) is too good to be true B) are very good to be true C) is too good for being
true D) No improvement
36.She succeeded (because of she
worked hard). A) because she worked hard B) because of worked hard C) owing she
worked hard D) No improvement
37.He denied (to have committed) the
offence. A) having committed B) to committing C) have committed D) No
improvement
38.Unless you (do not obey) the rules,
you will not be allowed to participate. A) obey B) will not obey C) did not
obey D) No improvement
39.He would rather (to resign) than
compromise his principles. A) resigned B) resign C) resigning D) No improvement
40.It is high time we (took some
strict action). A) takes some strict action B) have taken some strict action C)
take some strict action D) No improvement [Nishant, 9555758152]
41.I wish I (was) able to attend the
ceremony yesterday. A) were B) had been C) have been D) No improvement
42.She is accustomed to (get up early)
every morning. A) have got up early B) get up early C) getting up early D) No
improvement
Passage:
In an age dominated by instant
communication, patience has become an increasingly undervalued virtue. People
expect immediate responses, rapid results, and quick solutions, often mistaking
speed for efficiency. Yet many worthwhile achievements demand sustained effort
and the willingness to tolerate temporary setbacks. Scientific discoveries, for
instance, rarely emerge from a single moment of inspiration; they are usually
the outcome of repeated experiments, failures, and revisions. Similarly,
meaningful learning requires time because genuine understanding cannot always
be acquired through hurried memorisation. Thus, patience should not be confused
with inactivity. Rather, it is the ability to remain purposeful and persistent
while allowing a process to develop at its natural pace.
43.What is the central idea of the
passage? A) Modern communication has made scientific discoveries impossible B)
Patience is essential for meaningful achievements despite the modern preference
for speed C) Memorisation is more useful than genuine understanding D) Failure
is the primary cause of success
44.According to the passage, people
often mistake ______ for efficiency. A) persistence B) patience C) speed D)
memorisation [Nishant, 9555758152]
45.Which of the following can be
inferred from the passage? A) All rapid decisions are necessarily ineffective
B) Patience means avoiding difficult tasks C) Important accomplishments often
require repeated efforts and revisions D) Scientific discoveries depend
entirely on sudden inspiration
46.The author distinguishes patience
from inactivity by suggesting that patience involves ______. A) waiting without
taking any action B) remaining purposeful while allowing a process to develop
C) avoiding failures and setbacks D) completing every task as quickly as
possible
47.The word “sustained” in
the passage most nearly means ______. A) prolonged B) accidental C) interrupted
D) superficial
Cloze Test:
The rapid expansion of technology has
(1) ______ the way people acquire and exchange information. While digital
platforms have made knowledge more (2) ______ than ever before, they have also
created the problem of information overload. Users are frequently exposed to a
vast amount of content, much of which may be unreliable or (3) ______.
Therefore, the ability to evaluate sources critically has become (4) ______ in
distinguishing credible information from misleading claims. Without such
discernment, easy access to information may not necessarily (5) ______ to
genuine understanding.
48.A) transformed B) prohibited C)
restrained D) suspended
49.A) frequent B) reluctant C) obscure
D) accessible
50.A) irrelevant B) inevitable C)
authentic D) coherent
51.A) redundant B) indispensable C)
accidental D) superficial [Nishant, 9555758152]
52.A) contributed B) result C) lead D)
proceeds
Rearrangement:
53.P. Consequently, many traditional
occupations have undergone significant changes.
Q. Technological advancement has
transformed the nature of employment.
R. New professions have emerged while
several older ones have declined.
S. This transformation has also
altered the skills demanded by employers. A) QPRS B) QRSP C) RQPS D) SQRP
54.P. It is therefore essential to
distinguish between information and knowledge. [Nishant, 9555758152]
Q. The internet has made information
available on an unprecedented scale.
R. Information becomes meaningful only
when it is properly understood and evaluated.
S. However, the abundance of
information does not necessarily guarantee understanding. A) RQPS B) QRSP C)
SQPR D) QSPR
55.P. Such assumptions can influence
decisions without being consciously recognised.
Q. Human beings often make judgments
based on incomplete information.
R. Critical thinking helps individuals
examine these assumptions more carefully.
S. This tendency can sometimes lead to
inaccurate conclusions. A) SQPR B) QPSR C) QSPR D) RQSP
56.P. The decline of forests can
therefore have consequences far beyond the loss of trees. [Nishant, 9555758152]
Q. Forests perform several ecological
functions that are essential to human life.
R. They regulate climate, protect
biodiversity and help maintain the water cycle.
S. Their destruction can disrupt each
of these interconnected systems. A) QRSP B) QSRP C) RQSP D) SQRP
57.P. Yet innovation rarely occurs in
isolation.
Q. Scientific progress is often
associated with individual discoveries.
R. It generally depends upon the
accumulated knowledge and efforts of earlier researchers.
S. Each generation of scientists
builds upon what previous generations have established. A) QPRS B) QRSP C) RQPS
D) SQRP
Find the incorrectly spelt word:
58.A) Accommodation B) Conscientious
C) Privilege D) Acquaintence
59.A) Perseverance B) Entrepreneur C)
Maintenance D) Embarassment [Nishant, 9555758152]
60.A) Miscellaneous B) Questionnaire
C) Millenium D) Bureaucracy
61.A) Exaggerate B) Indispensable C)
Separate D) Reccommend
62.A) Occassion B) Supersede C)
Liaison D) Pronunciation
Figures of speech:
63.A play on words for humorous
effect. A.metonymy B.antithesis C.euphemism D.synecdoche E.pun
64.Our brother is no fool. a) Simile
b) Litotes c) Climax d) Metonymy [Nishant, 9555758152]
65.Which of the following words are
heterographs?
A) lead (pioneer)/ lead (element)
B) close (near)/ close (shut)
C) class (group)/ class (arrange)
D) fair/ fare
66.Choose the correct feminine form of
“executor”: A) Executrix B) Executress C)
Executorette D) Executrice
67.Choose the correct collective noun:
A) A troop of lions B) A swarm of lions C) A flock of lions D) A pride of lions
[Nishant, 9555758152]
68.Choose the correct plural form of “criterion”: A)
Criterions B) Criteria C) Criterionses D) Criterias
69.Choose the correct plural form of “passer-by”: A)
Passer-bys B) Passers-by C) Passer-bies D) Passers-bies
70.Identify the type of sentence: “Although
he was exhausted, he continued working until midnight.” A)
Simple B) Compound C) Complex D) Compound-complex
71.Identify the type of sentence: “The
sun set and the villagers returned home.” A) Simple B) Compound C) Complex D)
Compound-complex [Nishant, 9555758152]
72.Identify the type of sentence: “Having
completed the assignment, she submitted it to the teacher.” A)
Simple B) Compound C) Complex D) Compound-complex
73.Synthesize the following into a
simple sentence: “He was poor, but he was honest.” A)
Being poor, he was honest. B) Although he was poor, he was honest. C) He was
poor and he was honest. D) He was poor because he was honest.
74.Synthesize the following into a
complex sentence: “In spite of his illness, he attended
the meeting.” A) He was ill and he attended the
meeting. B) He was ill, but he attended the meeting. C) Although he was ill, he
attended the meeting. D) Being ill, he attended the meeting.
75.Which one is correct? a.I, who is a
teacher, have a house. b.I, who am a teacher, have a house. c.I, who have a
teacher, have a house. d.I, who was a teacher, had a house.
76.A person who possesses
characteristics of both an introvert and an extrovert is called a: A) Novice B)
Ambivert C) Amateur D) Veteran
77.A highly talented child who
displays exceptional ability is known as a: A) Prodigy B) Novice C) Veteran D)
Amateur
78.One who hates mankind is called a:
A) Misogynist B) Misandrist C) Misanthrope D) Extrovert
79.One who hates men is called a: A)
Misogynist B) Misanthrope C) Misandrist D) Novice [Nishant, 9555758152]
80.If an apparently unfortunate event
later proves beneficial, it can be described as: A) A bolt from the blue B) A
blessing in disguise C) A wild goose chase D) Back to square one
81.If someone is searching for
something in a completely useless manner, they are on: A) A piece of cake B) A
wild goose chase C) The eleventh hour D) The wrong tree
82.To “bell the cat”
means to: A) Avoid an unpleasant issue B) Stop working suddenly C) Announce
unexpected news D) Take a risk for the benefit of others
83.Which idiom means “to
avoid addressing the main issue”? A) Break the ice B) Beat around the
bush C) Beat the clock D) Bite your tongue [Nishant, 9555758152]
84.The idiom “at
the eleventh hour” means: A) At the beginning B) After a
long delay C) Before the scheduled time
D) At the last moment
85.If an employee successfully
completes a difficult task, which phrasal verb is most appropriate? A) Carry
off B) Call off C) Break off D) Come in
86.Which phrasal verb means “to
cause something to happen”? A) Bring back B) Bring about C)
Bring in D) Bring out [Nishant, 9555758152]
87.The government decided to ______
the new regulations after extensive consultation. A) call up B) bring in C)
break into D) carry off
88.Which phrasal verb means “to
find something by chance”? A) Come across B) Come back C) Call
on D) Carry on
89.The match was ______ because of
heavy rain. A) brought about B) called off C) carried out D) broken into
90.Choose the correctly used word: The
medicine may ______ the patient's ability to concentrate. A) effect B) affect
C) advice D) advise
91.Which sentence correctly uses “effect” as a
noun? A) The new policy had a significant effect on employment. B) The new
policy effected people's opinions. C) The teacher effected the students to
study harder. D) The medicine effected his concentration.
92.Which word means “excluding”? A)
Expect B) Except C) Effect D) Affect
93.Choose the correctly used pair: A)
I expect everyone to be present except Ravi. B) I except everyone to be present
expect Ravi. C) I expect everyone to be present expect Ravi. D) I except
everyone to be present except Ravi.
94.The committee is ______ to begin
the meeting at noon. A) all together B) altogether C) already D) alone
[Nishant, 9555758152]
95.By the time we arrived, the
students were ______ for the examination. A) already B) all ready C) altogether
D) alone
96.Choose the correctly used word: A)
The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain. B) The hikers finally
reached the peek of the mountain. C) The hikers finally reached the peep of the
mountain. D) The hikers finally reached the pique of the mountain.
97.The journalist took a quick ______
through the partially opened door. A) peak B) pique C) peek D) peep
98.The unexpected question ______ his
curiosity about the subject. A) peaked B) peeked C) piqued D) peeped
99.The farmer tied a ______ of hay
while the workers were ______ from entering the field. A) bail / bale B) bale /
banned C) banned / band D) band / bail
100.The judge granted ______ to the
accused, while the workers carried a heavy ______ of cotton. A) bale / bail B)
bail / bale C) band / banned D) banned / band
Thank you- Nishant Sir
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