IMPORTANT SSC CGL ENGLISH QUIZ SET-1 TO 11

#EVERYDAYQUIZ #SSC #IMP #222 QUESTIONS
Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Conniosseur 2) Connoisseur
3) Connossieur 4) Connosseiur


B




2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
SOOTHE
1) QUENCH 2) MITIGATE
3) HEAL 4) AGITATE
D


3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
DEVASTATION
1) DESTRUCTION 2) CONSTRUCTION
3) SEPARATION 4) FRUSTRATION
A


Direction (4-6) : Out of the four alternatives, choose the
one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
4. An exact copy
1) Facsimile 2) Twin
3) Mirror 4) Clone
A


5. To give money to agents for sales.
1) Salary 2) Commission
3) Fee 4) Incentive
B


6. A person who is working in the same institution.
1) Guide 2) Collector
3) Captain 4) Colleague
D


Direction (7-9) : In each of the questions, four alternatives
are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
7. Catnap
1) Rest 2) Fitful sleep
3) Long sleep 4) Short sleep
D



8. To pull a long face
1) Looked happily 2) Looked surprised
3) Looked sad 4) Looked calm
C



9. Fit her like a glove.
1) Too large 2) Too shabby
3) Too tight 4) Perfectly
D




Direction (10-12) : The sentences given with blanks are
to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
10. Health is too important to be ___________.
1) discarded 2) disposed
3) neglected 4) detested
C


11. I am _______________this crime.
1) ignorant on 2) innocent of
3) indebted to 4) ignoring
B


12. I was _____________ paying the toll tax.
1) free from 2) exonerated from
3) exempted from 4) exposed to
C


Direction (13 - 15) : In the following questions, one part
of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
13. I used (A)/ a pair of black trousers (B) / for a week
(C)/ No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
GIVEN A


14. He has made a mistake (A)/ of which (B) / I am certain
(C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D



15. He was not allowed (A) / for the teacher (B) / to read
in a low voice (C) / no error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B



Direction (21-25): A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
21. Both of us had a different opinion about it.
1) Both of us has 2) Each of us had
3) Each of us have 4) No improvement
B


22. The trade union is hell bent at getting its demands
fulfilled
1) hell bent in 2) hell bent about
3) hell bent on 4) No improvement
C


23. The police had to break the door to get in
1) to break up 2) to break in
3) to break down 4) No improvement
C



24. The plane landed and shot towards the airport
1) taxied 2) drove
3) wheeled 4) No improvement
A



25. After a hard days work, I just want to go home.
1) hard day’s work 2) hard days’ work
3) hard day work 4) No improvement
A



SET-2

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which best expresses the meaningof the given word and click the button correspondingto it.PANACEA1) PRAISE 2) CUREALL3) POISON 4) AMBROSIAB

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which is opposite in meaning to thegiven word and click the button corresponding to it.DETEST1) DENOUNCE 2) IGNORE3) ADORE 4) CASTIGATEC


3. Four words are given, out of which only one word isspelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word andclick the button corresponding to it.1) Debilitate 2) Impecable3) Inkulcate 4) HarrassA

Direction (4-6) :The sentences given with blanks are tobe filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternativesare suggested for each question. For each question, choosethe correct alternative and click the button correspondingto it.
4. What a _____ holiday!
1) momentous 2) memorable
3) momentary 4) immortal
B



5. Many important projects have reached the final stage
of _____.
1) accomplishment 2) initiation
3) resolution 4) implementation
D



6. _____ you live long!
1) Might 2) May
3) Shall 4) Should
B


Direction (7-9) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
7. Each of the girls (A) / have come (B) / with her books.
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B


8. Me and my wife (A) / were at home (B) / last night.
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A


9. Essay writing is an art (A) / that requires many
planning (B) / on the part of the writer. (C) / No Error
(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Caught redhanded
1) Caught by mistake
2) Caught with a redhandkerchief
3) Found wounded
4) Discovered in the act of doing
D


11. Gate crasher
1) Invader 2) Thief
3) Uninvited guest 4) Children
C



12. To angle
1) To measure the river breadth
2) To fish with a net
3) To fish
4) To sit and watch the river
C



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Favouritism shown by a person in power to his
relatives
1) Formalism 2) Redtapism
3) Nepotism 4) Bureaucracy
C



14. A roundabout way of expression
1) Verbosity 2) Talkativeness
3) Circumlocution 4) Locquacious
C


15. Suitable or intended for only young persons
1) Youthful 2) Puerile
3) Adolescent 4) Juvenile
D


Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the
correctalternative and click the button corresponding to
it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. Each self is unique, and therefore cannot be
compared.
1) incomparable 2) Non comparable
3) Incomparably 4) No improvement
A



17. Shall I sit between you at the concert?
1) beside 2) besides
3) next 4) No Improvement
A



18. No one other reason than poverty is hampering
India’s progress.
1) No other 2) None other
3) No another 4) No improvement
A


19. The custom has took root in the society.
1) taken root 2) take root
3) takes root 4) No improvement
A


20. We will take care of your children when you are away
at Mumbai.
1) be looking for 2) look after
3) take care after 4) No improvement
B


SET-3


1. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Manoeuvre 2) Manauvre
3) Maneauvre 4) Meneauver
A



2. In the following question, choose the word which is
opposite in meaning to the give word and click the
button corresponding to it.
GRACEFUL
1) AWKWARD 2) ELEGANT
3) GRACIOUS 4) UGLY
A



3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
INSOLENT
1) OFFENSIVE 2) INTOLERANT
3) INDECENT 4) AWKWARD
A



Direction (4-6) :Out of the four alternatives, choose the
one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
4. Someone who is incapable of being quietened or
pacified.
1) Implacable 2) Unflappable
3) Insatiable 4) Inexplicable
A


5. Government by Department of State
1) Bureaucracy 2) Autocracy
3) Oligarchy 4) Hierarchy
A


6. The killing of a race
1) Homicide 2) Genocide
3) Suicide 4) Murder
B



Direction (7-9) : In each of the questions, four alternatives
are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
and click the button corresponding to it.
7. For all intents and purposes
1) For all businesses 2) Obliquely
3) Practically 4) Almost perfect
C



8. Go out of one’s way
1) Did not want to
2) Ran away
3) Did everything possible
4) Tried to avoid us
C


9. In the running
1) Loves to run
2) Running from the law
3) Physically fit
4) Has good prospects in the competition
D



Direction (10-12) : The sentences given with blanks are
to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
10. How did you __________ this rare book?
1) come with 2) come to
3) come by 4) come at
C



11. ____________ people as they are and have tolerance
with their weaknesses.
1) Except 2) Access
3) Expect 4) Accept
GIVEN B,,, I MARKED C.. 



12. The two boys ______ each other for the first place.
1) contend for 2) fought with
3) vied with 4) struggled toC


Direction (13 - 15) : In the following questions, one part
of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error”
13. The tour (A) / of the campus (B) / was so good (C) / No
Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C



14. He is a saint (A) / and as such (B) / must be respected
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D



15. Neither the Captain (A) / nor his men are (B) / afraid
of fighting (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D



Direction (21-25):A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
21. Would you feel safe if you have to walk through a
street alone at midnight?
1) where you had to 2) when you have to
3) if you had to 4) No improvement
C



22. I was the first who came.
1) arrived 2) who arrives
3) to arrive 4) No improvement
C



23. He is not sure whether she knows to swim.
1) how she can swim 2) how can she swim
3) how to swim 4) No improvement
C



24. The water flows downhill rapidly, taking some of the
land with it.
1) soil 2) ground
3) hill 4) No improvement
A


25. Baroda State in Western India had a reputation for
being progressive in many fields, not in the last in
education and social reform.
1) first 2) realm
3) least 4) No improvement
C


SET-4


1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
ENIGMA
1) ATTRACTIVE 2) RIDDLE
3) FLAREUP 4) DREAM
B



2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
INERTIA
1) STUPOR 2) VIGOUR
3) LANGUOR 4) INERTNESS
B



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Pious 2) Pios
3) Pieos 4) Piuos
A


Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Each child (A) / was given a (B) / red beautiful balloon.
(C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


5. She has had the best medical facilities available (A)
/ but she will not be cured (B) / unless she does not
have a strong desire to live (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


6. As if aware of my condition (A) / the infuriated bird
suddenly doubled back on its course (B) / and charged
straight after me (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C



Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The passengers were afraid but the captain
___________ them that there was no danger.
1) suggested 2) pleaded
3) advise 4) assured
D


8. I insisted ________ his leaving the place.
1) on 2) about
3) in 4) with
A



9. Please don’t ________ me when I’m speaking.
1) interrupted 2) interrupts
3) interrupt 4) interrupting
C


Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Beat around the bush
1) Walk around the forest
2) Clean the bushy areas
3) Avoiding the main topic
4) Play around the forest
C


11. Make room
1) Clean the room 2) Make space
3) Attain the room 4) Make a clean sweep
B


12. Mend your ways
1) Happy with one’s behaviour
2) Sad with one’s behaviour
3) Destroy one’s behaviour
4) Improve one’s behaviour
D



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A record of one’s own life written by oneself
1) History 2) Biography
3) Bibliography 4) Autobiography
D


14. Belong to the same period
1) Comrades 2) Contemporaries
3) Compromises 4) Renegades
B


15. One who listens secretly to private conversation
1) Eavesdropper 2) Encroacher
3) Eaves bearer 4) Listener
A


Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. You must complete this work up to Sunday.
1) within Sunday 2) by Sunday
3) on to Sunday 4) No improvement
B


17. Hole wheat bread is good for health.
1) Whole 2) Healthy
3) Holed 4) No improvement
A


18. She has no pen to write.
1) write with 2) write at
3) write in 4) No improvement
A




19. He dislikes the word, isn’t he?
1) doesn’t he? 2) didn’t he?
3) does he? 4) No improvement
GIVEN A



20. He is one of those who likes to help others.
1) those persons who like to help others
2) those who like to help the other
3) those who like to help others
4) No improvement
GIVEN D


SET-5

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
DECIMATED
1) CAPTURED 2) DESTROYED
3) DAMAGED 4) WORRIED
B



2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
INVINCIBLE
1) IMPREGNABLE 2) OMNIPRESENT
3) POWERLESS 4) POTENT
C


3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Diarrhoea 2) Diarhea
3) Diarrhea 4) Diarrohea
A


Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. It took her a long time(A)/to get off (B)/the death of
her husband.(C)/No Error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

GET OVER

5. It is best(A)/ to be silent(B)/ than to speak in
anger.(C)/No Error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A



6. His father is disgusted(A)/against him for his(B)/
addiction to drink.(C)/No Error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

WITH HIM FOR HIS

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The aim of a Peace Council is ________ rather than
cure.
1) salvation 2) preservation
3) maintenance 4) cultivation

B


8. He gives everyone _________ the class opportunities
for practice.
1) at 2) in
3) of 4) on
B


9. Harish soon gained _________ in English.
1) provincialism 2) proficiency
3) efficiency 4) eminency
B



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Beggar description
1) Cannot be described
2) Something described by a beggar
3) A poor account of something
4) A description of a beggar
A


11. Drag one’s feet
1) Make someting more complicated
2) Expedite
3) Be reluctant to act
4) Stop working
C



12. Hope against hope
1) Think wishfully from time to time
2) Hoped with good reason
3) Nurture an impossible hope
4) Pretend to hope
C

TAARIKH PAR TAARIKH

Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Lack of skill
1) Inertness 2) Insistence
3) Ineptness 4) Insolence
C



14. Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding
1) Thistle 2) Stifle
3) Sceptre 4) Pestle
D



15. An act when people vote in order to make a decision
about a particular subject or policy rather than voting
for a person
1) Election 2) Exitpoll
3) Byelection 4) Referendum
d



Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. Jane had told me that she hasn’t done her homework.1) told 2) tells
3) was telling 4) no improvement
b


17. This survey is concerning your health as well as that
of your family.
1) concerns with 2) is concerned with
3) concerns to 4) no improvement
b



18. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
1) be hid 2) hide
3) be hiding 4) no improvement
d



19. A black and white goat were grazing.
1) The white and the black goat
2) A black and a white goat
3) A black and a white goat
4) no improvement
b



20. I had took the papers to John’s office.
1) will took the papers 2) taken the papers
3) took the papers 4) no improvement
c


set-6

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
REVILE
1) REVIVE 2) REVIEW
3) ABUSE 4) REVEAL
c



2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
SQUANDER
1) SPEND 2) REDUCE
3) SLANDER 4) SKIMP
d



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Sanctaries 2) Sanctauries
3) Santuaries 4) Sanctuaries
d



Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. He had already sent me message (A) / that his arrival
(B) / was scheduled for Thursday (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
GIVEN A


5. Science and technology and (A) / their fallouts do not
(B) / complete human culture (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
GIVEN B


6. The angry bird flap (A) / her wings, flies a short (B) /
distance and returns. (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A


Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. The clock has __________ for want of winding.
1) run down 2) run short
3) run past 4) run up
A


8. Few people know that flowers use textures to
__________ different kinds of insects.
1) signal 2) feel
3) attract 4) distract
C


9. They abandoned their comrades __________ the
wolves.
1) by 2) between
3) on 4) among
D


Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. For keeps
1) Himself 2) Away
3) Forever 4) Hid
C


11. Pale into insignificance
1) Seemed less important2) Was less exciting
3) Was less hectic 4) Was dull and pale
A



12. With one voice
1) By one man 2) By one community
3) Unanimously 4) In disharmony
C



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. Drug which causes people to sleep easily
1) Poppy 2) Soporific
3) Beguile 4) Pedant
B




14. The branch of philosophy concerned with the study
of the principles of beauty, especially in art
1) Artistic 2) Aesthetics
3) Ethics 4) Metaphysics
B


15. The study of skin
1) Dermatology 2) Dermatoglyphics
3) Stratigraphy 4) Oncology
A


Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. She has that rare character - the ability to listen to
people.
1) rare ear 2) rare characteristic
3) rare sense 4) No improvement
B



17. Both of them have not apologized yet.
1) Neither of them has 2) Any of them have
3) None of the two 4) No improvement
A



18. The greater the demand, higher the price.
1) the high 2) a higher
3) the higher 4) No improvement
C



19. His appointment as coach is yet another feather in
his wing.
1) feather in his hat 2) badge in his hat
3) feather in his cap 4) No improvement
C



20. The majority of the rain-fed Indian rivers, either dry
up, or become trickle after the monsoon.
1) the trickle 2) a trickle
3) an trickle 4) No improvement
B



SET-7

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning
of the given word and click the button corresponding
to it.
RECTIFY
1) SATISFY 2) CORRECT
3) REDUCE 4) PACIFY
B



2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
VANQUISH
1) VANISH 2) VARNISH
3) SURRENDER 4) TRAMPLE
C



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Groteasque 2) Grotasque
3) Growtesque 4) Grotesque
D



Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Here is something preety (A)/ that you can (B)/ wear
on the party (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


IN THE PARTY

5. He was for all (A)/ selling the car (B)/ and buying a
bicycle (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

ALL FOR HOGA SAYAD

6. Look at what (A)/ I am doing (B)/and do like I do.(C)/
No Error(D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


LIKE I DID


Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. See me tomorrow without _____ .
1) fails 2) failure
3) fail 4) failing
C



8. Radium _____ rays that blind the eyes.
1) gives away 2) gives over
3) gives up 4) gives off
D



9. You will have to work _____ you are in the office.
1) as long as 2) as good as
3) as far as 4) so far as
A



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To add fuel to fire.
1) Prevent fire from dying out.
2) Make the fire burn brightly.
3) Make things worse
4) Waste fuel for no reason
C



11. To take to heart.
1) To be greatly affected
2) To take something heartily.
3) To strike at the heart, out of enjoyment.
4) To suffer from heart disease.
A



12. To bring to light.
1) To put on light.
2) To reveal.
3) To bring a light.
4)To arrange light sufficiently.
B



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A large body of people playing various musical
instruments.
1) Melody 2) Harmony
3) Elocution 4) Orchestra
D


14. Solemn religious acts.
1) Demonstrations 2) Celebrations
3) Rites 4) Functions
C



15. That which cannot be averted.
1) Inevitable 2) Irreparable
3) Incomparable 4) Indisputable
A




Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. Lying in my room, the music could be heard.
1) I could hear the music 2) The music can be heard
3) The music can be heard by me
4) No improvement
A


17. Come quickly if you will catch the train.
1) you want to 2) you shall
3) you could 4) No improvement
A



18. At the sound of foot steps he turned round fast really.
1) real fast 2) real fastly
3) real faster 4) No improvement
A



19. Only a few people came to the art exhibition as it
was raining hard all day.
1) few 2) little
3) a small amount of 4) No improvement
D



20. His immediate ambition was to find a place to live
in.
1) Strategy 2) Design
3) Aim 4) No improvement
C





SET-8


1.In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which best expresses the meaning of
the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
IMPECCABLE
1) INOFFENSIVE 2) HARMLESS
3) IMPORTANT 4) FAULTLESS
D



2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
DISAVOWAL
1) REBUTTAL 2) REPEAL
3) APPROVAL 4) APPEAL
C



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Heirrarchy 2) Hierrarchy
3) Hierarchy 4) Heirarchy
C



Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of
the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. On being called, (A) / all of us (B) / entered into the
room. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C

REMOVE INTO

5. I waited for you (A) / but you never (B) / turned up.(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
D


6. He learnt (A) / the alphabets (B) / at the age of four.
(C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
B

ALPHABET

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. By a single mean act, he _____ out all his good deeds.
1) wiped 2) whipped
3) worked 4) whisked
A


8. I was conscious _____ a break in my voice.
1) to 2) of
3) over 4) for
B


9. The young woman broke _____ on hearing the news
of her husband’s death.
1) up 2) down
3) off 4) in
B



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. All moonshine
1) Glowing 2) Far from reality
3) Celestial 4) About the moon
B



11. At a snail’s pace
1) Quietly 2) Quickly
3) Continuously 4) Slowly
D



12. Call on
1) Telephone 2) Seek help
3) Pay a visit 4) Order
C



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. One who sets type for books, newspapers, etc.
1) Typist 2) Editor
3) Composer 4) Compositor
D




14. Land covered by water on three sides
1) Island 2) Mainland
3) Strait 4) Peninsula
D



15. A drug or other substance that produces sleep
1) Soporific 2) Depressant
3) Narcotic 4) Antiseptic
A



Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. The rays of the sun that is setting glimmer like golden
threads.
1) the sunset glimmers
2) the set sun glimmering
3) the setting sun glimmer
4) No improvement
C



17. Will you lend me few rupees for the taxi fare?
1) lend me any rupees 2) lend me a few rupees
3) borrow a few rupees 4) No improvement
B



18. The higher you climb a Himalayan peak, more cold
you feel.
1) the colder 2) the most cold
3) colder 4) No improvement
A



19. They were all astonished at the team’s dramatic
success in the competition.
1) were astonished at all
2) had all astonished by
3) had been all astonished on
4) No improvement
D



20. She is bent to taking revenge against her attacker.
1) bent upon 2) bent in
3) bent for 4) No improvement

A




SET-9

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which best expresses the meaningof the given word and click the button correspondingto it.CONSTRAIN1) STRESS 2) CONTRADICT3) RESTRICT 4) OBSTRUCTC

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which is opposite in meaning to thegiven word and click the button corresponding to it.NONCONFORMIST1) CONVENTIONAL 2) PRACTICAL3) FASHIONABLE 4) NOMADA


3. Four words are given, out of which only one word isspelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word andclick the button corresponding to it.1) Erroneous 2) Eronneous3) Erronous 4) EroneousA

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part ofthe sentence may have an error. Find out which part ofthe sentence has an error and click the buttoncorresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, clickthe “No error” option.
4. Although I have never seen the girl before, (A)/ I
recognized her at once (B)/ from her photograph (C)/
no error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

I HAD

5. There was a (A)/ comparison between (B)/ you and
he (C)/ no error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


YOU AND HIM


6. He flowed into a rage (A)/ at the very (B)/ sight of
that man (C)/ No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

FLEW

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. He is _______ connected.
1) respectively 2) respective
3) respectably 4) respectable
C


8. After retirement Surti lived _______ Australia.
1) in 2) at
3) over in 4) over at
A


9. He ________ the low pay.
1) moan at 2) complain about
3) grumbled at 4) ran after
C



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Pros and Cons
1) Professionals
2) Con artists
3) Professionals and con artists
4) Advantages and disadvantages
D


11. Once in a blue moon
1) Very rarely 2) Common
3) Predictable 4) Ordinary
A



12. Fish out of water
1) Dehydrated
2) Comfortable position
3) An uncomfortable position
4) Fish in an aquarium
C


Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A remedy for all diseases
1) Antiseptic 2) Antibiotic
3) Narcotics 4) Panacea
D



14. Of the highest quality
1) Productive 2) Reactive
3) Superlative 4) Relative
C



15. A place of shelter for ships
1) Harbour 2) Helipad
3) Port 4) Barrack
A


Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. His wife is as tall if not, taller than him.
1) as tall as, if not 2) as taller if not
3) not as tall but as 4) No improvement
A



17. He is a fast bowler of repute, but his yesterday’s
performance was not up to the mark.
1) performance for yesterday
2) yesterday performance
3) performances for yesterday
4) No improvement
D


18. Owing to his respiratory problems the doctor has told
him to refrain from smoking.
1) to not refrain from 2) to refrain to
3) to refrain not from 4) No improvement
D



19. He is suffering from fever for a week.
1) was suffering 2) had suffering
3) has been suffering 4) No improvement
C


20. None knows how it was happened
1) was happen 2) has happened
3) happened 4) No improvement
C

SET-10

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which best expresses the meaningof the given word and click the button correspondingto it.LETHARGIC1) ENERGETIC 2) LAZY
3) LETHAL 4) LEGAL
B


2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the
given word and click the button corresponding to it.
MALLEABLE
1) TEACHABLE 2) INTRACTABLE
3) MANAGEABLE 4) PLIABLE
B



3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is
spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and
click the button corresponding to it.
1) Persemonious 2) Persimonoius
3) Parsemonious 4) Parsimonious

D



Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part of

the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.

4. Sooner had he come (A)/ his colleagues (B)/ organised
a get together (C)/ No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A


5. I enjoyed during (A)/ my tenure (B)/ at Shimla (C)/
No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A



6. The Government offered him (A)/ clerical job (B)/ but
he turned it over (C) / No error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C

TURNED IT DOWN 

Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. After a noisy and tumultuous supper, we __________
for the day.
1) retirement 2) retiring
3) retired 4) retire
C


8. The villager cried __________ his voice for help
1) on the top of 2) in the top of
3) from the top of 4) at the top of
D


9. Simon teaches children __________ water colour
painting
1) the art on 2) the art in
3) the art by 4) the art of
D


Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. Be down with
1) Suffering from 2) In grief with
3) In pain with 4) Aching with
A



11. Fair - weather friend
1) Honest only when easy and convenient
2) Truthful only when easy and convenient
3) Supports only when easy and convenient
4) Temporary only when easy and convenient
C


12. Pull together
1) Become friends 2) Work harmoniously
3) Be successful 4) Live happily
B


Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A place where soldiers live
1) Tanks 2) Shacks
3) Ordnance Depots 4) Barracks
D



14. A man who collects old and new coins.
1) Geologist 2) Numismatist
3) Archaeologist 4) Zoologist
B



15. Regular users of places/restaurant etc.
1) Client 2) Clientele
3) Often 4) Usage
B


Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. This material is not much enough for me
1) not more enough 2) not so much enough
3) not enough 4) No improvement
C


17. This is a change of my usual work
1) from my usual work 2) for my usual work
3) in my usual work 4) No improvement
A


18. Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers
through his sword.
1) by his sword 2) with his sword
3) across his sword 4) No improvement
B



19. Everyone hoped of good weather on the day of the
wedding
1) for 2) at
3) about 4) no improvement
A


20. He asked the child to go and play with some others
children.
1) some other’s children 2) some others
3) some other 4) No improvement
C




SET-11



1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which best expresses the meaningof the given word and click the buttoncorresponding to it.ARDUOUS1) FERVENT 2) STRONG3) ENTHUSIASTIC 4) STRENUOUSD


2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives,choose the word which is opposite in meaning to thegiven word and click the button correspondingto it.QUIESCENT1) IGNORANT 2) DORMANT3) INNOCENT 4) IMPROPERB


3. Four words are given, out of which only one word isspelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word andclick the button corresponding to it.1) Commemmorate 2) Commemorate3) Comemmorate 4) ComemorateB

Direction (4-6) : In the following questions, one part ofthe sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
the sentence has an error and click the button
corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click
the “No error” option.
4. Beside, writing is my hobby, (A) / I had ideas for a
couple of short stories (B) / that needed further
thought. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A

BESIDES 

5. He recommended (A) / my case (B) / with the
supervisor (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
C


TO THE


6. Her knowledge in English (A) / gives her great
advantage (B) / over me. (C) / No Error (D)
1) A 2) B
3) C 4) D
A


OF ENGLISH 


Direction (7-9) : The sentences given with blanks are to
be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives
are suggested for each question. For each question, choose
the correct alternative and click the button corresponding
to it.
7. Do not _____ your own personal views upon the
reader.
1) expose 2) interpose
3) express 4) impose
D



8. This school isn’t _____ from the last one.
1) more different 2) any different
3) difference 4) any difference
B



9. I have decided _____ my course of action.
1) upon 2) with
3) for 4) of
A



Direction (10-12) : In each of the questions, four
alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
10. To bury the hatchet
1) To make peace 2) To dig the ground
3) To negotiate 4) To make war
A



11. Selling like hot cakes
1) To have a good season
2) To become as planned
3) To have a very slow sale
4) To have a very good sale
D



12. Scot free
1) Unlimited 2) Unpunished
3) To freedom 4) Unrepentant
B



Direction (13 - 15) : Out of the four alternatives, choose
the one which can be substituted for the given words/
sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
13. A thing no longer in use
1) Illusion 2) Illegal
3) Obsolete 4) Historic
C



14. A place where astronomical observations are made
1) Laboratory 2) Observatory
3) Astrolibrary 4) Astrophery
B




15. Killing one’s sister
1) Regicide 2) Fratricide
3) Matricide 4) Sororicide
D



Direction (16 - 20) : A sentence/a part of the sentence is
underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined
part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct
alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In
case no improvement is needed, click the button
corresponding to “No improvement”.
16. Government officials keep throwing the buck to
others.
1) giving 2) passing
3) donating 4) No improvement
B



17. She angrily broke up the letter.
1) tore up 2) break in
3) teared up 4) No improvement
A


18. They told me that they had build a new house.
1) have built 2) have build
3) had built 4) No improvement
C



19. One should exercise their right to vote
1) his 2) our
3) one’s 4) No improvement
GIVEN D BUT IT SHOULD BE C


LAST QUESTION
20. She sank back with a mourn of pain
1) morn 2) mourne
3) moan 4) No improvement
C


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