Directions (1-4): In these questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate it corresponding to the appropriate letter. If there is no error, indicate corresponding to the last option.
Q1. It is not possible for me (A) / to give you the accurate date (B) / of my departure yet (C) / No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q2. He flowed into a rage (A) / at the very (B) / sight of that man (C) / No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q3. The Statesman has the (A)/ larger circulation (B)/ of all English details (C)/ No Error (D).
A
B
C
D
Q4. The plan was to go for (A)/ the cinema but (B)/ owing to certain hindrances, it failed (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Directions (5-7): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q5. LIMBER
Lissome
Stiff
Lummox
Luminary
Q6. ABRADE
Scold
Attach
Wear off
Twist
Q7. DECAPITATE
Behead
Decipher
Deploy
Delve
Directions (8-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
Q8. REPINE
Gripe
Rejoice
Quibble
Bleat
Q9. SAPIENT
Imbecile
Sage
Perceptive
Discerning
Q10. EDACIOUS
Smart
Fasting
Sickly
Valuable
Directions (11-15): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q11. Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and _________ at age 14,
announced
dethroned
supplanted
enthroned
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q12. under the __________ of a regent before claiming imperial power
sanctum
tutelage
shroud
expedience
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q13. Known as much for his _________ leadership style
inclusive
enervate
succumb
evitable
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q14. for his ________ , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance
war threatening
warmongering
war loving
wanton
Born on October 15, 1542 in Umerkot, India, and (xi)………… at age 14, Akbar the Great began his military conquests under the (xii)………… of a regent before claiming imperial power and expanding the Mughal Empire. Known as much for his (xiii)……….. leadership style as for his (xiv)………. , Akbar ushered in an era of religious tolerance and (xv)……….. for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605.
Q15. and _________ for the arts. Akbar the Great died in 1605
retreat
appliance
leniency
appreciation
SOLUTIONS
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.A
5.A
6.C
7.A
8.B
9.A
10.B
11.D
12.B
13.A
14.B
15.D
