TEST :English Language and Comprehension Test-05
1.
In the following question, out of the four Alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to chew the cud
2.
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 the sentence is free from error, select ‘No error’.
He is neither (A) /a friend in need (B) / nor a friend indeed (C) / No error (D)
3.
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
Nearly a century
P - world war I, a war to end all wars
Q - ago, in 1919, the united states
R - had just finished with
4.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Our task had been completed before the deadline.
5.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Can I exchange my necklace (for yours) ?
6.
In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
The liberal world _______ values such as equality, justice and fraternity.
7.
In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one , which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Ria said, “I bought this phone for my father”
8.
Select the word with the correct spelling.
9.
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The Buddha
P - of his times, and
Q - dissented against the orthodoxy
R - the eightfold path stood revealed
10.
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have error. 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’.
The need to build a (A) /much bigger temple in the town (B) /has been in the mind of people. (C) /No error (D).
11.
Select the synonym of
Obscure.
12.
Select the antonym of
to daunt.
13.
In the following question, the sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Broadly speaking, she has been very efficient i ________ her tasks.
14.
Select the synonym of
depredation.
15.
Select the word with the correct spelling.
16.
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The winner (shook hands with me) after receiving the trophy.
17.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Action speak louder than words
18.
Select the antonym of
Confront.
19.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Add insult to injury
20.
Question 21Not Attempt Direction (21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The future looks bleak. Years (21) securing small amounts of nuclear material while real nuclear dangers have grown. To (22) the nuclear threats that actually (23) the world, the focus should be on getting countries to make a clear (24) to eliminate nuclear weapons and agree to concrete and urgent plans to (25) nuclear arsenals and the nuclear material stockpiles that make them possible.
21.
Direction (21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The future looks bleak. Years (21) securing small amounts of nuclear material while real nuclear dangers have grown. To (22) the nuclear threats that actually (23) the world, the focus should be on getting countries to make a clear (24) to eliminate nuclear weapons and agree to concrete and urgent plans to (25) nuclear arsenals and the nuclear material stockpiles that make them possible.
22.
Direction (21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The future looks bleak. Years (21) securing small amounts of nuclear material while real nuclear dangers have grown. To (22) the nuclear threats that actually (23) the world, the focus should be on getting countries to make a clear (24) to eliminate nuclear weapons and agree to concrete and urgent plans to (25) nuclear arsenals and the nuclear material stockpiles that make them possible.
23.
Direction (21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The future looks bleak. Years (21) securing small amounts of nuclear material while real nuclear dangers have grown. To (22) the nuclear threats that actually (23) the world, the focus should be on getting countries to make a clear (24) to eliminate nuclear weapons and agree to concrete and urgent plans to (25) nuclear arsenals and the nuclear material stockpiles that make them possible.
24.
Direction (21-25): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The future looks bleak. Years (21) securing small amounts of nuclear material while real nuclear dangers have grown. To (22) the nuclear threats that actually (23) the world, the focus should be on getting countries to make a clear (24) to eliminate nuclear weapons and agree to concrete and urgent plans to (25) nuclear arsenals and the nuclear material stockpiles that make them possible.
25.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A male former student of a particular college