English Grammar and correct usage test - Dec 04, 2014

English Grammar and correct usage test – Dec 04, 2014

1. A sentence has been divided into four parts. Choose the alternative that contains error.

a. Considering about his
b. Capabilities
c. He should
d. Have fared well
e. No error
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2. Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentence.

i. Kamlapathi Tripathi was only the ________ head of the party, and was not consulted on any major issue.

a. Meaningless
b. Stolid
c. Inarticulate
d. Titular
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3. Rearrange the following alternatives to complete the below mentioned sentence.

A. is revising the
B. security plan for
C. The Punjab government
D. Muharram processions

a. CABD
b. BACD
c. DCAB
d. BCDA
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4. Which alternative will best replace the below given sentence.

i. A Japanese dish consisting of slices of raw fish, served with sauce.

a. Sushi
b. Sashay
c. Sashimi
d. Sash
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5. Choose the correct alternative that forms a logical word from the jumbled parts.

G S R E A
1 2 3 4 5

a. 25314
b. 12345
c. 54123
d. 23145
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6. In the below mentioned analogy; choose the correct from the alternatives word that displays the same relation.

i. Sneer : Contempt

a. Snarl : Restlessness
b. Mourn : Frustration
c. Grimace : Pain
d. Joke : Happiness
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7. Choose the correct synonym for the below given word.

SARDONIC

a. Calm
b. Acerbic
c. Kind
d. Nice
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8. Choose the odd man out

a. Cygnus
b. Orion
c. Scorpio
d. Cassiopeia
e. Vega
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9. Choose the correct antonym for the below given word

SHIM

a. Emptiness
b. Centre
c. Bushing
d. Stuffing
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10. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given below.

i. To be left holding the baby

a. To enquire
b. Have rumours
c. To excuse for now
d. To be left to shoulder an unwelcome responsibility
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