OT, 300926- 100q (English)

 

NAME- ……………………………………….

ROLL NO.- ……………….

BATCH- ……….

 

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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