TEST :English Language and Comprehension Test-06

1. 
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

(As soon as I saw) the ferocious dog than I ran away.

2. 
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It is a good sign
P. that the ratio remains the same despite
Q. the revenue base coming down because
R. of increased devolution to States
3. 
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 a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

We have to accept (A)/ that driving vehicles (B)/ require expertise. (C)/ No error (D)

4. 
Select the antonym of

to brood.

5. 
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.

The cricket ball struck me on the head.

6. 
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Through thick and thin.

7. 
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.g0.0

India is extremely short
P. of water, and there will be even less
Q. is taken out
R. of it as groundwater

8. 
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Thumb one's nose

9. 
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.

'Have you come from Japan?' said the shopkeeper to the tourist.

10. 
Select the synonym of

crown.

11. 
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 unruly behaviour of the parliamentarians _____________ the speaker.

12. 
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The hapless kid (cut a sorry figure) in his first performance on the stage.

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.

To better the public transport system, the municipality _____________ the scheme of securing dedicated lanes for buses.

14. 
Select the word with the correct spelling.
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15. 
Select the synonym of

preacher.

16. 
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

17. 
Select the word with the correct spelling.
18. 
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 a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Although he studied (A)/ very hard, he (B)/ could not pass the exam. (C)/ No error (D)

19. 
Select the antonym of

veracity.

20. 
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

the way in which a substance holds together; thickness or viscosity.

21. 
Question - 21 = ?
Directions (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 (numbered) out of the four alternatives.
The main failings were of conception and a political willingness to settle (21) easy options. (22) the expansive declarations of the need "to maintain effective security of all nuclear materials, (23) includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons", the summits narrowed their (24) to civilian holdings (25) non-nuclear weapon states.
22. 
Question - 22 = ?
Directions (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 (numbered) out of the four alternatives.
The main failings were of conception and a political willingness to settle (21) easy options. (22) the expansive declarations of the need "to maintain effective security of all nuclear materials, (23) includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons", the summits narrowed their (24) to civilian holdings (25) non-nuclear weapon states.
23. 
Question - 23 = ?
Directions (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 (numbered) out of the four alternatives.
The main failings were of conception and a political willingness to settle (21) easy options. (22) the expansive declarations of the need "to maintain effective security of all nuclear materials, (23) includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons", the summits narrowed their (24) to civilian holdings (25) non-nuclear weapon states.
24. 
Question - 24 = ?
Directions (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 (numbered) out of the four alternatives.
The main failings were of conception and a political willingness to settle (21) easy options. (22) the expansive declarations of the need "to maintain effective security of all nuclear materials, (23) includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons", the summits narrowed their (24) to civilian holdings (25) non-nuclear weapon states.
25. 
Question - 25 = ?
Directions (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 (numbered) out of the four alternatives.
The main failings were of conception and a political willingness to settle (21) easy options. (22) the expansive declarations of the need "to maintain effective security of all nuclear materials, (23) includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons", the summits narrowed their (24) to civilian holdings (25) non-nuclear weapon states.