Q1. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.

Working or operating quickly and effectively in an organised way

(a) Effusive
(b) Extensive
(c) Excellent
(d) Efficient

Q2. Spot the error in the given sentence.

Throughout my career as a journalist, / I covered many important stories
and / interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me / to share
important information and insights with my readers.
(a) to share important information and insights with my readers
(b) I covered many important stories and
(c) Throughout my career as a journalist,
(d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me
Q3. Choose the most appropriate idiom meaning of the given idiom.
Sharp practice
(a) Dishonesty (b) Frequently
(c) Briefly (d) Nearby
Q4. Select the most appropriate option in direct speech.
(a) The principal said to me, "You are in-charge of the admission cell."
(b) The principal say me, "You are in-charge of the admission cell."
(c) The principal said to I, "You are in-charge of the admission cell."
(d) The principal said me, You are in-charge of the admission cell.

Q5. Select the correct spelling from the given options to fill in the blank.
 The civil engineers are trying to __________ the bridge using the new
technology.
a) elevate
b) ilivate
c) alivate
d) elivait
Q6. Spot the error in the given sentence.
She is very good / in playing / the guitar/ and singing songs.
(a) in playing
(b) and singing songs
(c) the guitar
(d) She is very good
Q7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Spill the beans

a) Open the flow of the stopped water

b) Liberate the controlled emotions
c) Distribute food grains freely
d) Disclose the secrets accidentally

Q8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Optimistic' from the
given sentence.
After the incident, Radha prepared herself to stay positive even in
gloomy days.
(a) stay (b) incident
(c) positive (d) gloomy
Q9. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and
select its correct spelling from the given options.
I received good concesions while purchasing a mobile phone.
a) recieved
b) whaile
c) concessions
d) paurchasing
Q10. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
A person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
(a) Astronomer
(b) Atrocious
 (c) Astute
(d) Astronaut
Q11. I have been living in this country since last several years but have never
experienced any discrimination.
(a) for the last several years
(b) in the last several years
(c) by the last several years
(d) from the last several years
Q12. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined
segment in the given sentence.
Accept Sudha and her sister, all others are ready to come tomorrow.
a) Excerpt Sudha and her sister
b) Except Sudha and her sister
c) Expert Sudha and his sister
d) Expect Sudha and her sister
Q13. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill
in the blank.
He was offered a price for his bungalow. (moderate)
(a) sustainable (b) considerable
(c) respectable (d) reasonable
Q14. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
The actual administration and the real responsibilities were
entrusted________agents recruited________ co-optation.
a) on; to
b) to; till
c) for; on
d) to; by
Q15. Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abound
(a) Increase (b) Flourish
(c) Succeed (d) Adequate
Q16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Devil’s advocate
a) One who takes an opposing position for the sake of argument
 b) One who presents very logical arguments
c) One who is very precise and accurate
d) One who never argues
Q17. Spot the error in the given sentence.
She was writing / a letter to her grandmother / when the power / gone
out.
(a) gone out
(b) a letter to her grandmother
(c) She was writing
(d) when the power
Q18. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Never believe anything you hear from others. Try to get every bit of
information_____________, if possible.
a) in the fast lane
b) straight from the horse's mouth
c) down the line
d) fair and square
Q19. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the straight and narrow
a) The unrefined and complicated
b) The straightforward and ethically acceptable
c) The honest but dubious
d) The unpredictable though genuine
Q20. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
How did you become interested in learning the art of producing beautiful
handwriting?
(a) Calligraphy
(b) Lexicography
(c) Graphology
(d) Demography
Q21. Spot the error in the given sentence.
Al fiction is a constantly / evolving genre that gives us an peek / into the
potential upsides and downsides / of intelligent machines.
(a) Al fiction is an constantly
(b) into a potential upside and downside
 (c) evolving genre that gives us an peek
(d) of intelligent machine.

Q22. Convert the given direct/indirect speech to indirect/direct speech with the
help of the given options.

“We will have a thorough search before opening the room” the inspector
told his subordinates.
(a) The inspector told his subordinates that they would be having a
thorough search before opening the room.
(b) The inspector told his subordinates that they can have a thorough
search before opening the room.
(c) The inspector told his subordinates that they will had a thorough
search before opening the room.
(d) The inspector told his subordinates that they would have a thorough
search before opening the room.
Q23. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill
in the blank.
The gradual (curtail) expenditures made them tensed. in the
(a) indent (b) increase
(c) innate (d) insinuate
Q24. The new employee was quickly promoted due to their hard work and
dedication.
(a) due to his hard work and dedication
(b) due to the hard work and dedication of him
(c) due to hard work and dedication
(d) due to giving hard work and showing dedication
Q25. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
A notice of the death of a person, often with a biographical sketch, as in a
newspaper.
(a) Obituary
(b) Elegy
(c) Oblivion
(d) Advertisement

Q26. Choose the appropriate option to make the sentence grammatically

correct.
 You must employ additional hands in complete the project in time.

a) in completing the project in time

b) for completing the project of time
c) No substitution required
d) to complete the project on time
Q27. Identity the correct spelling of the underlined word.
Medical termnalogy is difficult to understand.
a) tarmnalogy
b) tarminology
c) terminology
d) terminiology
Q28. Spot the error in the given sentence.
After I complete my training program / I will have been joining a team of
astronauts / and preparing to / embark on a mission to Mars.
(a) I will have been joining a team of astronauts
(b) embark on a mission to Mars
(c) and preparing to
(d) After I complete my training program
Q29. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the
given group of words.
The money paid as divorce settlement
a) Leeway
b) Souvenir
c) Alimony
d) Stipend
Q30. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
A person who believes that God does not exist
(a) Hedonistic
(b) Atheist
(c) Fanatic
(d) Epicurean

Q31. Spot the error in the given sentence.

As they driven through the dark, twisting lane / down which they had
walked earlier, Lucius heard / the whistling of the night air in his ears.
 (a) down which they had walked earlier, Lucius heard
(b) No error
(c) the whistling of the night air in his ears.
(d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane
Q32. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Ranjith’s presentation during the webinar was excellent and very
_________.
a) typical
b) possible
c) effective
d) stagnant
Q33. Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options.
Select the option that contains an error.
When I bought the book, I thought it will be interesting.
(a) When
(b) bought
(c) will
(d) thought
Q34. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and
select its correct spelling from the given options.
The preview version will give you a glimpse of the entaire book.
a) glimse
b) preveiw
c) varsion
d) entire
Q35. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
Study of science of insects
(a) Microbiology
(b) Anthropology
(c) Ecology
(d) Entomology
Q36. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Saina wore a beautiful necklace with shining diamonds.
a) A beautiful necklace with shining diamonds had been worn by Saina.
 b) A beautiful necklace with shining diamonds was worn by Saina.
c) A beautiful necklace were worn by Saina with shining diamonds.
d) A shining beautiful necklace was worn by Saina.
Q37. Select the option to substitute the underlined part of the given
sentence.
Since the storm knocked in the power, we've been using candles to light
our home.
(a) No substitution required
(b) the storm knocked out the power
(c) the storm knocked over the power
(d) the storm knocked away the power

Q38. Convert the given direct/indirect speech to indirect/direct speech with the
help of the given options.

Prem said that he had been listening to music for an hour.

(a) Prem said, "I have been listening to music for an hour."
(b) Prem said, "He has listening to music for an hour."
(c) Prem said, "He has be listened to music for an hour."
(d) Prem said, "I had listened to music for an hour."

Q39. Spot the error in the given sentence.

Guard over / making mistakes / by carefully checking / the assigned task.
(a) Guard over
(b) by carefully checking
(c) the assigned task
(d) making mistakes
Q40. Choose the most appropiate one-word for the given group of words.
One who settles in another country
(a) Traveller
(b) Resident
(c) Refugee
(d) Immigrant
 Cloze Test
The entertainment (1)_______ built by Walt Disney is sometimes called the
‘House of Mouse’ in acknowledgment of the leading role played by Disney’s
most famous creation, Mickey Mouse. Mickey’s round mouse ears, either in
silhouette or adorning a hat, have become one of the most (2)_______
corporate logos in the world. But if a few business decisions in the 1920s
had gone differently, they could have been rabbit ears. In the mid-1920s
Disney was a young (3)________ producing a series called the Alice
Comedies, short films that combined live-action footage with animated
images so that human actors appeared to interact with cartoon characters.
But he had grown tired of the series and wanted to move on to making
completely animated films. In 1927 he got his wish, (4)_______ a deal with
Universal to produce a new series based on the adventures of a character
called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and the species of the
character had been picked by Universal—'Oswald’ was (5)________ picked out
of a hat of names, and the character was made a rabbit because there were
already too many cartoon cats on the market.
Q41. a) empire b) power c) province d) country
Q42. a) visible b) measurable c) notifiable d) Recognisable
Q43. a) artisan b) craftsman c) animator d) miniaturist
Q44. a) striking b) crossing c) bewitching d) possessing
Q45. a) apparently b) anatomically c) reasonably d) outwardly

Unseen passage
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Difficult times could create feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and fear. As we
navigate through undesirable situations and uncertainties, we find that
negativities surrounding the problems consume our mind. It is in those
times that we have to exert ourselves to change our perspective and adopt
a more positive and solution-driven attitude. Wise people have always
chosen to leverage adversities as opportunities for growth and progress,
rather than succumb to negative thought patterns. Saint Kabir described
how different people respond when challenged by problems: “Gold, virtuous
people and saints are resilient; you may break them a hundred times and
yet they will re -join. In contrast, negative people and clay pots are fragile;
once shattered, they are broken forever.” The distinguishing feature of the
successful is that they have a mind-set that enables them to remain
positive in the face of adversity and even utilise the negative situation for
their benefit. The eagle can teach us a few lessons on this. When the storm
starts blowing, it does not cower down before it. It flies to a higher point
 and waits for the wind to blow over. When the storm sets in, the eagle
spreads its wings and uses the draft of the wind to rise higher and higher in
the sky. It does not run away from the storm, rather it uses the storm to its
advantage. While the storm rages below, the eagle soars above it. The
winning attitude to overcome despair and stress is to realise that
adversities have opportunities inherent in them, and opportunities do not
come without problems. Hence, difficulties and obstacles have a positive
side to them as they make us grow from within. A gem gets polished with
friction. The finest steel is produced by putting it in fire. Similarly, the
more hardships we face, the stronger we become.
Q46. Saint Kabir believed that saintly people:
a) can regain their strength easily
b) can be overcome by fear easily
c) are not willing to suffer a hundred times
d) can be broken easily
Q47. When there is a storm, an eagle ______
a) uses it to fly away to safety
b) gets scared and hides to save itself
c) flies high above it, using its force
d) waits for it to end, then starts flying
Q48. As per the passage, when we face difficult times:
a) our minds get overcome by negative thoughts
b) we start changing our views on life
c) we look at them as opportunities for improvement
d) we become passively engaged in overcoming them
Q49. Which of the following is an ideal way of handling a difficult situation?
a) Becoming overcome by stress and negativity
b) Moving away from difficulties
c) Thinking deeply about the impact of adversities
d) Making the best use of a situation to your advantage
Q50. Which of the following is NOT a message that the passage gives us?
a) Adversities have opportunities as well as obstacles inherent in them.
b) Those who are positive are fragile and can be easily shattered by
difficulties.
c) We have to change our view point and adopt a more positive and
solution-driven attitude towards difficulties.
d) Difficulties enable us to become stronger as we learn to face them
 Answer Key
1-D 2-D 3-C 4-A 5-A 6-A 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-D
11-A 12-B 13-D 14-D 15-B 16-A 17-A 18-B 19-B 20-A
21-C 22-D 23-B 24-A 25-A 26-D 27-C 28-A 29-C 30-B
31-D 33-C 32-C 34-D 35-D 36-B 37-B 38-A 39-A 40-D
41-A 42-D 43-C 44-A 45-A 46-A 47-C 48-A 49-D 50-B

Solution
Q1. (D) Efficient: working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized
way.

Effusive: Expressing welcome, approval, or pleasure in a way that shows

very strong feeling.

Q2. (D) Use ‘Allowed’ in place of ‘Allow’

Q3. (A) Sharp practice: Dishonest or barely honest dealings.

Q5. (A) Elevate is correct spelling that means to lift up, raise, or make
higher.
Q6. (A) use ‘at’ in place of ‘in’
Q8. (D) Gloomy is correct antonym of the given word.

Q9. (C) Correct spelling is Concessions.

Q10. (D) Astronaut is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Astute: very clever; good at judging people or situations
Q13. (D) Reasonable is correct synonym of the given word that means
acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation.
Q15. (B) Flourish is correct synonym of the given word that means to be strong
and healthy; to develop in a successful way.
Abound: to be plentiful, exist in large numbers, or be prevalent.
Q16. (A) Devil’s advocate: someone who expresses an opinion that disagrees
with others to encourage an interesting discussion about an issue.
Q17. (A) use ‘Went out’ in place of ‘Gone out’
Q18. (B) Straight from the horse's mouth: to hear something directly from
someone who has personal knowledge of it.
Q19. (B) On the straight and narrow means: living an honest and morally proper
life.
Q20. (A) Calligraphy is correct one-word for the given underlined word.
 Lexicography: The theory or practice of writing dictionaries
Graphology: The theory or practice of writing dictionaries
Q21. (C) Use ‘A’ in place of ‘An’
Q23. (b) Increase is correct antonym of the given word.
Indent: to start a line of writing further from the left-hand side of the page
than the other lines.
Innate: Existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an
individual from birth.
Insinuate: To suggest something unpleasant in an indirect way
Q25. (A) Obituary is correct one-word for the given group of words.

Elegy: A poem or song that expresses sadness, especially for somebody

who has died.

Q27. (C) Correct spelling is terminology that means the special words and
expressions that are used in a particular profession, subject or activity.
Q28. (A) Use ‘Will be’ in place of ‘Will have been’
Q29. (C) Alimony is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Leeway: the amount of freedom to move or act that is available.
Q30. (B) Atheist is corrrect one-word for the given group of words.

Hedonistic: devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Fanatic: a person who is very enthusiastic about something and may have
extreme or dangerous opinions (especially about religion or politics).

Epicurean: someone who enjoys luxury or sensual pleasures, especially

when it comes to food and drink.

Q31. (D) use ‘Drove’ in place of ‘Drive’

Q32. (D) use ‘have’ in place of ‘has’
Q33. (C) use ‘Would’ in place of ‘Will’
Q34. (D) Entire is correct spelling.
Q35. (D) Entomology is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Anthropology: the study of people and cultures, both past and present.
Q39. (A) use ‘Guard against’ in place of ‘Guard over’
Q40. (D) Immigrant is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Q41. (a) Empire
'Empire' means a large commercial organization owned or controlled by one
person or group. The given passage states that the entertainment empire
built by Walt Disney is sometimes called the 'House of Mouse'. Hence,
'empire' is the most appropriate answer.
Q42. (d) Recognisable
'Recognisable' means familiar because of having been seen. The given
passage states that Mickey's round mouse ears have become one of the most
familiar corporate logos in the world. Hence, 'recognisable' is the most
appropriate answer.
Q43. (c) Animator
'Animator' means a person who makes animated films. The given passage
states that Disney was a young animator producing a series called the 'Alice
Comedies'. Hence, 'animator' is the most appropriate answer.
Q44. (a) Striking
The idiom 'striking a deal' means achieving an agreement. The given passage
states that Disney made an agreement with Universal to produce a new
series. Hence, 'striking' is the most appropriate answer.
Q45. (a) Apparently
'Apparently' means as far as one knows. The given passage states that
'Oswald' was apparently picked out of a hat of names. Hence, 'apparently' is
the most appropriate answer.