Important English Quiz-2 SSC Cgl -2018

92questions
Error-20 synonym-12 antonym-12 Ows-16 blank-16  Sentence Improvement-16

#error
21. A city dweller finds it difficult (1)/
to pass away the time (2)/ in a
village. (3)/ No error. (4)




21. (2) away will not be used because–
to pass away (Phr. V.) : to die; end
to pass time : to spend time, especially when you are
bored or waiting for something/someone
to pass (Verb) means to move past
Look at the examples given below :
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass.
They passed the time until dinner talking and playing
cards.
My aunt passed away last month.
The years of famine passed away and were followed
by years of prosperity.
Hence, to pass the time is the right usage.



22. Visitors (1)/ were not permitted
(2)/ entering the park (3)/ after
dark. No error (4)



22. (3) to enter will replace entering because –
The to-Infinitive (Main Verb) : functions as a Noun,
as Adjective, or an Adverb.
In this sentence,
permitted to enter, to enter is the direct object,
the Noun that receives the action of the Verb
(Permitted).
To enter refers to a thing being done, or, desired to
be done
Hence, to enter the park is the right usage


23. The fifth and final act (1)/ of
Macbeth contain (2)/ the sleepwalking scene. (3)/ No error. (4)


23. (2) contains will replace contain because –
The fifth and final act (Main Subject) is in Singular.
Hence, the Verb will also be in Singular as a Verb
agrees with its Subject in Number.
Singular Subject ® Singular Verb (Main Verb + S)
Plural Subject ® Plural Verb (Main Verb without S)
Look at the example given below:
The great poet and scholar is dead.
Here, scholar and poet refer to the same man.
So, the Subject is in Singular and the Verb is also in
Singular.
Hence, of Macbeth contains is the right usage.



24. One of the terrorists (1)/ of the
Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead.
(3)/ No error (4)


24. (3) was will replace are because–
when a Plural Noun is placed with a real Singular
Subject (one, each, etc.) with of, the Verb will be
Singular.
Look at the examples given below :
One of the boys is ill.
Each of the girls is clever.
Hence, was shot dead is the right usage.





25. Ten kilometres (1)/ is (2)/ a long
distance to walk. (3)/ No error (4)


25. (4) No error


26. I saw him (1)/a couple of times
(2)/ since May(3). /No error (4)



26. (1) have seen will replace saw because –
Since (Prep.) : from a time in the past until a later
past time, or until now, used with the Present Perfect
or Past Perfect Tense.
Look at the examples given below :
She has been off work since Tuesday.
He has been working in a bank since leaving school.
Hence, I have seen him is the right usage



27. Tea (1)/which I am drinking (2)/
is hot (3). /No error (4)


27. (1) The will be used before Tea because –
Here, we are talking about a particular tea, followed
by a Relative Pronoun (which).
The sentence can also be written as
The tea I am drinking is hot (tea-definite)
Look at the examples given below :
The flowers in her garden are beautiful. (Definite –
the ones in her garden)


The dog in the backyard is very cute. (Definite-the
one in the backyard)
The dog (which) is in the backyard is very cute.

Hence, the tea is the right usage.




28. Although the police officer
sympathised with poor (1)/ he
refused to (2) /take an action
against the rich man (3). /No
error (4)



28. (1) the will be used before poor because –
the (Def. Art.) is used with Adjectives to refer to a
thing or a group of people described by the Adj.
Look at the examples given below :
The poor always suffer.

Def. Art. Adj. (refers to a group of people who are poor)
He is collecting money for the blind.

blind refers to a group of people who are blind.




29. We were looking forward (1)/ to
hear news (2)/about the missing fishermen (3)./ No error (4)



29. (2) hearing will replace hear because –
Phrasal Verbs are always followed by Gerunds.
Here, look forward to is a Phr. V.
Look at the examples given below :
He was accused of smuggling contraband goods.
He insisted on proof-reading the article again.



30. The actress (1)/was shocked
(2)/by the news of her dog’s
death (3). /No error (4)



30. (3) at will replace by because –
Shocked always agrees with at (Prep.)
at is used with Adjectives for showing the cause of
something.
Look at the examples given below :
They were impatient at the delay.
She was delighted at the result.
Here, shocked is the Adj. and it is indicating the
Cause (reason) of the actress’s shock.
Hence, at the news of her dog’s death is the right
usage



31. One of the questions (1)/ he
asked me was (2)/ “Who did you
travel with (3) ?” /No error (4) )


31. (4) No error



32. I know (1)/a doctor (2)/you are
referring to (3)./No error (4))




32. (2) the will replace a because –
here, we are talking about a particular/definite/specific
doctor.
The sentence can also be written as –
I know the doctor who you are referring toThe people I met there were friendly. (Definite – those
over there)
The people (whom) I met there were very friendly.



33. The introduction of job-oriented
courses (1)/in the self-financing
colleges (2)/ attract many students (3)./ No error (4)



33. (3) attracts will replace attract because –
The introduction of job – oriented courses (Main
Subject) is in Singular. Hence, the Verb will also be in
Singular, as a Verb agrees with its Subject in Number.
Singular Subject ® Singular Verb (Main Verb + S)
Plural Subject ® Plural Verb (Main Verb without S)
Hence, attracts many students is the right usage.



34. It is better (1)/to keep one’s
head in the face of danger than
(2)/losing one’s courage (3). /No
error (4)



34. (3) to lose/lose will replace losing because –
the basic pattern is as follows :
to - Inf. + than + to - Inf./Inf. (without to)
to keep than to lose lose
Look at the examples given below :
It is better to be hated for what you are than to be
hated/ be hated what you are not.
It is better to beg for forgiveness than to ask/ask for
permission
Hence, to lose/lose one’s courage is the right usage



35. The short story (1)/should not
exceed (2)/more than two hundred words (3)./No error (4)

35. (3) more than will not be used because –
exceed and more than mean the same.
Use of more than is superfluous.
Look at the examples given below :
The essay should not exceed 250 words.
The essay should not be more than 250 words.
The sentence can also be written thus –
l The short story should not be more than two hundred
words.



36. To die with honour (1)/is better
than (2)/live with dishonour.(3)/
No error. (4)



36. (4) No error
The basic structure will be as follows :
to-Inf. + than + Inf. (without to)/to - Inf.
to die than live/to live
Look at the examples given below :
It is better to give than receive/to receive.
It is better to rent than buy/to buy.


37. It is I (1)/who is to blame.(2)/for
this bad situation(3)./ No error.(4)



37. (2) am will replace is because –
when the Subject of the Verb is a Relative Pronoun
(who), the Verb (is) agrees in Number and Person
with the Antecedent of the Rel. Pro.
A Noun/Pronoun which comes before a Rel. Pro. is
called Antecedent.
Here, I is the Antecedent of who (Rel. Pro.) with I
so, am is used.
Hence, who am to blame is the right usage.



38. Gowri told me(1)/his name after(2)/he left. (3)/ No error. (4)


38. (3) had left will replace left because –
when two actions happen in the past, it is necessary
to show which action happened earlier than the other.
The earlier action is expressed in Past Perfect tense
and the later action in Simple Past.
Look at the examples given below
They had reached the school before the bell rang.


The patient died after the doctor had come.
Hence, he had left is the right usage.



38. (3) had left will replace left because –
when two actions happen in the past, it is necessary
to show which action happened earlier than the other.
The earlier action is expressed in Past Perfect tense
and the later action in Simple Past.
Look at the examples given below
They had reached the school before the bell rang.


The patient died after the doctor had come.
Hence, he had left is the right usage.

39. John would have told (1)/you the
truth (2)/ if you had asked him.
(3)/ No error. (4)



39. (4) No error
Look at the examples given below :
If you had come yesterday, you would have enjoyed
the party.
If you had asked him, he would have told you
everything.




40. My sister (1)/has read (2)/pages after pages of the Bible. (3)/
No error. (4)

40. (3) page after page will replace pages after pages because –
when words are repeated, they are always used in
Singular.
Look at the example given below :
Her health went down day by day.
Day after day has passed and she has not come as yet.

Hence, page after page of the Bible is the right usage


#synonyms
13. CONTEMPLATION
(1) consideration
(2) meditation
(3) deliberation
(4) speculation



13. (2) meditation (Noun) : the
practice of thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your
mind calm
contemplation (Noun) : the act
of thinking deeply about something
consideration (Noun) : the act
of thinking carfully about something
deliberation (Noun) : the process of carefully considering or
discussing something
speculation (noun) : the act of
forming opinions about what has
happened or what might happen
without knowing all the facts




14. ADULATION
(1) duration (2) argument
(3) flattery (4) institution




14. (3) flattery (Noun) : praise that
is not sincere
adulation (Noun) : admiration
and praise, especially when this
is greater than is necessary
duration (Noun) : the length of
time that something continues
argument (Noun) : a conversation or discussion in which two
or more people disagree, often
angrily
institution (Noun) : a large important organisation




15. QUIVER
(1) quarrel (2) quicken
(3) waver (4) tremble



15. (4) tremble (Verb) : to shake in
a way that you cannot control ;
quiver
quiver (Verb) : to shake slightly
quarrel (Noun) : to have an angry
argument
quicken (Verb) : to become quicker
waver (Verb) : to be or become
weak or unsteady ; hesitate




16. BEAUTIFUL
(1) handsome (2) alluring
(3) appealing (4) attractive



16. (1) handsome (Adjective) : attractive ; good–looking
beautiful (Adjective) : pretty;
handsome; attractive; lovely;
good–looking; gorgeous; having
beauty
alluring (Adjective) : attractive
and exciting in a mysterious way
appealing (Adjective) : attractive
or interesting
attractive (Adjective) : pleasant
to look at ; appealing





17. MOMENTOUS
(1) important (2) temporary
(3) fleeting (4) monumental



17. (1) important (Adjective) : having a great effect on people or
things; of great value
momentous (Adjective) : very
important or serious, especially
because there may be important
results ; historic
temporary (Adjective) : not permanent; lasting for a short time
fleeting (Adjective) : lasting only
for a short time ; brief
monumental (Adjective) : very
important and having a great influence, especially as the result
of years of work ; historic




18. INFATUATION
(1) emotion (2) passion
(3) imagination (4) compassion


18. (2) passion (Noun) : a very
strong feeling of love, hatred,
anger, enthusiasm, etc. ; rage
infatuation (Noun) : very strong
feelings of love or attraction for
somebody/something ; foolish
passion
emotion (Noun) : a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger
imagination (Noun) : the ability
to create pictures in your mind
compassion (Noun) : a strong
feeling of sympathy for people
who are suffering and a desire
to help them




19. CONSIGNEE
(1) delegate
(2) representative
(3) nominee
(4) messenger


19. (3) nominee (Noun) : a person
who has been formally suggested for a job, prize etc.
consignee (Noun) : the person
to whom merchandise is delivered over
delegate (Noun) : a person who
is chosen or elected to represent
the views of a group of people
and vote and make decisions for
them
representative (Noun) : a person who has been chosen to
speak or vote for somebody else
or on behalf of a group
messenger (Noun) : a person
who gives a message to somebody;
who delivers messages to people as a job




20. TRAMP
(1) wanderer (2) cheat
(3) traveller (4) pilgrim



20. (1) wanderer (Noun) : a person
who keeps travelling from place
to place with no permanent home
tramp (Noun) : a person with
no home or job; who travels from
place to place, usually asking
people in the street for food or
money
cheat (Noun) : to trick somebody
or make him believe something
that is not true.
traveller (Noun) : a person who
is travelling or who often travels
pilgrim (Noun) : a person who
travels to a holy place for religious
reasons



21. IRREVERENCE
(1) disrespect (2) cruelty
(3) unkindness (4) invalidity



21. (1) disrespect (Noun) : lack of respect
irreverence (Noun) : a disrespectful act
cruelty (Noun) : behaviour that
causes pain or suffering to others
unkindness (Noun) : lack of sympathy
invalidity (Noun) : the state of
being unable to take care of yourself because of illness or injury




22. AMICABLE
(1) poisonous (2) friendly
(3) satisfying (4) heartening


22. (2) friendly (Noun) : behaving in
a nice and kind way you want to
help
amicable (Adjective) : done or
achieved in a polite or friendly
way and without arguing
poisonous (Adjective) : the fact
or state of having swallowed or
absorbed poison
satisfying (Adjective) : giving
pleasure because it provides
something you need or want
heartening (Adjective) : cheerfully encouraging ; inspiring




23. PRUDENT
(1) skilled (2) experienced
(3) cautious (4) criminal


23. (3) cautious (Adjective) : showing careful thought
prudent (Adjective) : sensible
and careful when you make
judgements and decisions
skilled (Adjective) : having or
showing special skill
experienced (Adjective) : having
become knowledgeable/skilful
from observation or participation
criminal (Adjective) : relating to
crime or its punishment




24. PANACEA
(1) flatter (2) praise
(3) inactivity (4) cure-all

24. (4) cure-all (Noun) : something
that people believe can cure any
problem or any disease; panacea
panacea (Noun) : hypothetical
remedy for all ills or diseases
flatter (Verb) : praise somewhat
dishonestly
praise (Noun) : an expression of
approval and commendation or
admiration
inactivity (Noun) : the state of
being inactive



antonyms


13. COAX
(1) dull (2) dissuade
(3) active (4) speed



Solution
13. (2) dissuade (Verb) : to persuade
somebody not to do something
coax (Verb) : cajole ; to persuade
somebody to do something by
talking to him in a kind and gentle
way
dull (Adjective) : not interesting
or exciting
active (Adjective) : always busy
doing things ; lively and full of
ideas
speed (Verb) : to move along
quickly




14. ERUDITE
(1) educated (2) unscholarly
(3) scholarly (4) possessive



14. (2) unscholarly (Adjective) : not
scholarly
erudite (Adjective) : having or
showing great knowledge that is
gained from academic study ;
learned
educated (Adjective) : having had
a high standard of education
scholarly (Adjective) : spending
a lot of time studying and having
a lot of knowledge about an
academic subject
possessive (Adjective) :
demanding total attention ; not
wanting somebody to be
independent




15. AFFLUENT
(1) high (2) poor
(3) rare (4) fluent



15. (2) poor (Adjective) : having very
little money ; not having money
for basic needs
affluent (Adjective) : having a lot
of money and a good standard of
living ; prosperous ; wealthy
high (Adjective) : measuring a
long distance from bottom to top
rare (Adjective) : not done, seen,
happening, etc. very often
fluent (Adjective) : able to speak,
read or write a language, easily
and well





16. PAROCHIAL
(1) narrow (2) international
(3) global (4) world wide


16. (3) global (Adjective) : covering
or affecting the whole world ;
considering or including all parts
of something
parochial (Adjective) : only
concerned with small issues that
happen in your local area and not
interested in more important
things
narrow (Adjective) : limited in a
way that ignores important issues
or the opinions of other people
international (Adjective) :
connected with two or more
countries
world wide (Adjective) : affecting
all parts of the world





17. FALLIBLE
(1) unerring (2) reliable
(3) falsehood (4) trustful



17. (1) unerring (Adjective) : always
right or accurate ; unfailing
fallible (Adjective) : able to make
mistakes or be wrong
reliable (Adjective) : that can be
trusted ; dependable
false hood (Noun) : the state of
not being true
trustful (Adjective) : full of trust ;
reliable





18. IMPERTINENT
(1) arrogance (2) appropriate
(3) respectful (4) modest



18. (3) respectful (Adjective) :
feeling or showing respect
impertinent (Adjective) : rude
and not showing respect ; impolite
arrogance (Noun) : the act of
behaving in a proud, unpleasant
way, showing little thought for
other people
appropriate (Adjective) : suitable,
acceptable or correct for the
particular circumstances
modest (Adjective) : not very
large, expensive, important, etc ;
not talking much about your own
abilities or possessions




19. ROUGH
(1) refined (2) charming
(3) smooth (4) polite



19. (3) smooth (Adjective) : flat and
even ; without problems ; polite
and pleasant
rough (Adjective) : not smooth ;
uneven and irregular
refined (Adjective) : made pure
by taking out other substances ;
polite, well–educated and able to
judge the quality of things ;
cultured
charming (Adjective) : very
pleasant or attractive
polite (Adjective) : courteous ;
having or showing good manners
and respect for the feelings of
others




20. RATIFICATION
(1) disapproval (2) disagreeable
(3) denial (4) disturbing




20. (1) disapproval (Noun) : a feeling that you don’t like an idea, an
action or somebody’s behaviour
because you think it is bad, not
suitable or going to affect in
somebody else.
ractification (Noun) : making
something valid by confirming it
officially/formally
disagreeable (Adjective) : not
nice and enjoyable ; unpleasant;
rude and unfriendly
denial (Noun) : a statement that
says something is not true or
does not exist
disturbing (Adjective) : making
you feel anxious and upset or
shocked



21. OMIT
(1) exclude (2) include
(3) undertake (4) add




21. (2) include (Verb) : to make
something a part of something
omit (Verb) : not include; leave
out
exclude (Verb) : not include ;
leave out
undertake (Verb) : to make
yourself responsible for something and start doing it
add (Verb) : to put together




22. INTEGRATION
(1) unity (2) synthesis
(3) linking (4) fragmentation



22. (4) fragmentation (Noun) :
separating something into fine
particles
integration (Noun) : the act or
process of combining two or
more things so that they may
work together
unity (Noun) : the state of being
together to form one unit
synthesis (Noun) : a combination
of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc
linking (Noun) : a connection
between two or more people or
things




23. MINIATURE
(1) large (2) small
(3) heavy (4) least



23. (1) large (Adjective) : big in size
or quantity ; wide in range and
involving many things
miniature (Adjective, Noun) :
very small ; a very small painting
or model
small (Adjective) : not large in
size, number, degree, amount, etc.
heavy (Adjective) : weighing a
lot
least (Adjective) : smallest in size,
number, degree, amount, etc.





24. EXHAUSTS
(1) tires (2) empties
(3) invigorates (4) drains


24. (3) invigorates (Verb) : to make
somebody feel healthy and full
of energy.
exhausts (Verb) : to make
somebody feel very tired ; wear out
tires (Verb) : to become tired/
make somebody feel the same ;
weary
empties (Verb) : to remove
everything that is in a container,
place, room, etc ; evacuates
drains (Verb) : to make something
empty or dry by removing all the
liquid from it.





OWS

17. A person who is unable to pay
his debts.
(1) solvent (2) banker
(3) insolvent (4) lender




7. (3) insolvent
insolvent (N.) : a person not having enough money to pay what
he owes
solvent (N.) : a person who has
enough to pay his debts; not in
debt
banker (N.) : a person who owns
a bank or has an important job
at a bank
lender (N.) : a person/an organisation that lends money




18. Anything which is no longer in
use.
(1) obscure (2) obsolete
(3) pristine (4) lapsed




18. (2) obsolete
obsolete (Adj.) : no longer in use
obscure (Adj.) : not well-known;
unknown
pristine (Adj.) : fresh and clean
lapsed (Adj.) : no longer valid




19. A person coming to a foreign
land to settle there.
(1) immigrant (2) emigrant
(3) tourist (4) settler



19. (1) immigrant
immigrant (N.) : a person who
has come to live permanently in
a country
emigrant (N.) : a person who
leaves his country to live in another
tourist (N.) : a person who is
travelling/visiting a place for
pleasure
settler (N.) : a person who goes
to live in a new country/region






20. Something capable of being
done.
(1) probable (2) feasible
(3) tenable (4) explicable




20. (2) feasible
feasible (Adj.) : that is possible
and likely to be achieved
probable (Adj.) : likely to happen, to exist or to be true
tenable (Adj.) : easy to defend
against attack/criticism
explicable (Adj.) : that can be
explained/understood




21. Give and receive mutually
(1) present
(2) reciprocate
(3) compromise
(4) approve





21. (2) reciprocate
reciprocate (V.) : to behave or
feel towards somebody in the
same way as he behaves or feels
towards you; give in return
present (N.) : a thing that you
give to somebody as a gift
compromise (N.) : an agreement
made between two people or
groups

22. One who can think about the
future with imagination and
wisdom.
(1) dreamer (2) seer
(3) idealist (4) visionary


22. (4) visionary
visionary (N.) : original and
showing the ability to think
about/plan the future with great
imagination and intelligence
dreamer (N.) : a person who has
ideas/plans that are not practical/realistic
seer (N.) : a person who claims
that he can see what is going to
happen in the future
idealist (N.) : someone guided
more by ideals than by practical
considerations





23. A doctor who treats children
(1) paediatrician
(2) pedagogue
(3) pedestrian
(4) paedophile




23. (1) paediatrician
paediatrician (N.) : a doctor who
treats children
pedagogue (N.) : a teacher
pedestrian (N.) : a person walking
and not travelling in a vehicle
paedophile (N.) : a person who
is sexually attracted to children



24. One who studies election trends
by means of opinion polls.
(1) entomologist
(2) psephologist
(3) demagogue
(4) eugenist




24. (2) psephologist
psephologist (N.) : a person (sociologist) who studies election
trends
entomologist (N.) : a zoologist
(person) who studies insects
demagogue (N.) : a political leader
who tries to win support by using
arguments based on emotion
rather than reason
eugenist (N.) : a person who
studies methods of improving the
quality of the human race,
especially by selective breeding




25. One who believes in offering
equal opportunities to women in
all spheres.
(1) male chauvinist
(2) feminist
(3) fatalist
(4) futurist




25. (2) feminist
feminist (N.) : a person who
supports the belief that women
should have the same rights and
opportunities as men
male chauvinist (N.) : a man
who believes men are more
important, intelligent etc.
fatalist (N.) : a person who believes
in fate/destiny
futurist (N.) : a person who
predicts the future



26. Killing of a child
(1) homicide (2) genocide
(3) infanticide (4) suicide


26. (3) infanticide
infanticide (N.) : the crime of killing a baby
homicide (N.) : the crime of killing somebody deliberately; murder
genocide (N.) : the murder of a
whole race or group of people
suicide (N.) : the act of killing
yourself deliberately




27. The art of good eating
(1) gastronomy
(2) astronomy
(3) vegetarianism
(4) gourmet



27. (1) gastronomy
gastronomy (N.) : the art and
practice of cooking and eating
good food
astronomy (N.) : the scientific
study of the sun, moon, stars,
planets, etc.
vegetarianism (N.) : a diet excluding all meat and fish
gourmet (N.) : a person who
knows a lot about good food and
wines and who enjoys choosing,
eating and drinking them.




28. One who is indifferent to
pleasure or pain.
(1) stoic (2) stylist
(3) cynic (4) psychic



28. (1) stoic
stoic (N.) : a person who is able
to suffer pain or trouble without
complaining or showing what he
is feeling
stylist (N.) : an artist who is a
master of a particular style
cynic (N.) : someone who is critical of the motives of others
psychic (N.) : a person sensitive to things beyond the natural
range of understanding




29. Lasting only for a moment
(1) momentous
(2) momentary
(3) trivial
(4) petty


29. (2) momentary
momentary (Adj.) : lasting for a
very short time; brief
momentous (Adj.) : very important or serious; historic
trivial (Adj.) : not important or
serious; not worth considering
petty (Adj.) : small and unimportant; minor








30. To seize control of a vehicle in
order to force it to go to a new
destination, or demand
something.
(1) attack (2) contract
(3) hijack (4) detour



30. (3) hijack
hijack (V.) : to use violence or
threats to take control of a vehicle, in order to force it to travel
to a different place or to demand
something from a government
attack (V.) : try to hurt or kill
somebody
contract (N.) : an official written agreement
detour (V.) : to take a longer route
in order to avoid a problem or to
visit a place






31. One who goes to settle in
another country
(1) immigrant (2) alien
(3) citizen (4) emigrant


31. (4) emigrant
emigrant (N.) : a person who
leaves his country to live in another
immigrant (N.) : a person who
has come to a country to live in
it permanently
alien (N.) : strange and frightening; different from what you
are used to; hostile
citizen (N.) : a person who has
the legal right to belong to a particular country




32. One who hates mankind
(1) philanthropist
(2) terrorist
(3) misanthrope
(4) misogynist


32. (3) misanthrope
misanthrope (N.) : a person who
hates and avoids other people
philanthropist (N.) : a rich person who helps the poor and
those in need
terrorist (N.) : a person who
takes part in terrorism (political
violence)
misogynist (N.) : a man who
hates women


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17. We must avail ourselves
......every opportunity that
comes ......our way.
(1) of ; in (2) on ; in
(3) against ; for (4) to ; to



17. (1) avail (Verb) : to make use
avail goes with Prep. of
avail of : to make use of
Here, of ; in - is the right usage.




18. It is time we ......with determination.
(1) act (2) acted
(3) have acted (4) will act


18. (2) This structure uses a Past
Tense form to talk about the
Present or Future. So, acted is
the right usage.




19. When the thief entered the
house, the inmates ....in the hall.
(1) were slept
(2) were sleeping
(3) slept
(4) had been sleeping




19. (2) The action is showing a Past
Progressive Tense. So, were
sleeping is the right usage



20. 700 men worked for 10 years
to......the Borobudur temple in
Java to its former glory.
(1) restore (2) give
(3) create (4) revive



20. (1) restore (Verb) : to bring back
to former position, place or
condition
revive (Verb) : to make
something start being used or
done again
Here, restore is the right usage.



21. The thief explained how he .......
from the jail.
(1) escapes
(2) had escaped
(3) escaped
(4) has escaped




21. (2) The sentence is in Indirect
Speech showing Past time. So,
Past Perfect Tense will be used.
Here, had escaped is the right
usage.




22. He held ...... to the books
passionately.
(1) on (2) in
(3) off (4) away



22. (1) hold on to something
(Idiom) : to maintain a grip on
something
Here, on is the right usage.





23. They did not know where they
....... from.
(1) had come (2) have come
(3) has come (4) come



23. (1) The sentence is in Indirect
Speech showingPast Time. So,
Past Perfect Tensewill be used
Here, had come is the right
usage.





24. There is only one member who
has not paid his ...... and he has
promised to pay before the end
of this month.
(1) remittance (2) honorarium
(3) subscription (4) allowance



24. (3) remittance (Noun) :
payment made for something
honorarium (Noun) : a payment
made for somebody’s
professional services
subscription (Noun) : a fee that
you pay regularly to belong to
or support an organisation
allowance (Noun) : an amount
of money that is given to
someone regularly
Here, subscription is the right
usage.





25. He was an ...... swimmer, but
was swept away by a strong ......
(1) eligible; water
(2) able; stream
(3) old; river
(4) expert; current



25. (4) expert ; current is the right
usage





26. The teacher gives many
examples to....the idea contained
in the poem.
(1) bring about (2) bring in
(3) bring forth (4) bring out


26. (4) bring out (Phr.V.) : to lay
stress; to make something clear
bring about (Phr. V.) : to cause
to take place
bring in (Phr.V.) : introduce ;
include
bring forth (Phr.V.) : to give
birth to; to bear (fruit)
Here, bring out is the right
usage.





27. The more electricity you use, .....
(1) your bill will be higher
(2) will your bill be higher
(3) will be higher your bill
(4) the higher your bill will be





27. (4) The structure of such
sentences is as follows :
the + comparative _____ + the
+ comparative.
Here, the higher your bill will
be is the right usage.




28. The rich parents decided to send
their two sons to Eton, the
stronghold of the.....of the rich.
(1) parents (2) ancestry
(3) pedigree (4) progeny





28. (4) progeny (Noun) : a person’s
children ; the young of animals
and plants
ancestry (Noun) : family
background
pedigree (Noun) : family
background
Here, progeny is the right
usage.







29. She stood.....the crowd quite
amazed.
(1) in (2) within
(3) among (4) into




29. (1) in (Prep.) is used for
indicating a location or place
Here, in is the right usage.






30. The magnificent.....temple was
constructed by the Chinese.
(1) eight-centuries-old
(2) eight-century’s-old
(3) old-eight centuries
(4) eight-century-old



30. (4) The adjective with two words
joined by the hyphen is called a
Compound Adjective.
When we have a Compound
Adjective using numbers + a
time period, the word referring
to a time period is in Singular
form and is joined to the
number with a hyphen.
Here, eight-century-old is the
right usage.




31. There were two small rooms in
the beach house, .....served as
a kitchen.
(1) the smaller of which
(2) the smallest of which
(3) the smaller of them
(4) smallest of that




31. (3) As there is comparison
between two, Comp. Deg. will
be used.
Here, the smaller of them is
the right usage.




32. Madhu has not been able to recall
where.....
(1) does she live.
(2) she lived.
(3) did she live.
(4) lived the girl.



32. (2) In Indirect speech, a
question becomes an Assertive
Sentence.
Here, she lived is the right
usage.


Improvement

17. Man is the only animal who can
talk.
(1) which
(2) whom
(3) that
(4) No improvement



D

18. He did not know the answer, I did
not neither.
(1) neither did I
(2) either did I
(3) neither have I
(4) No improvement



A






19. When the owner offered tea, the
peon denied it.
(1) disliked
(2) declined
(3) disobeyed
(4) No improvement



B







20. “Do you remember his phone number? I don't suspect so.”
(1) don't think
(2) don't thing
(3) may think
(4) No improvement


A



21. Please report to me when you return back from Delhi.
(1) you have returned back from
(2) you return from
(3) you returned back from
(4) No improvement


B






22. Ravi has been demanding a lot
more marks, doesn't he ?
(1) hasn't he ?
(2) isn't he ?
(3) isn't it ?
(4) No improvement




A





23. Exercise is benevolent to good
health.
(1) beneficial
(2) beneficent
(3) bounteous
(4) No improvement




A






24. He parked his vehicle under the
shade of a tree.
(1) on (2) in
(3) beneath (4) No improvement




B



25. In case if it rains, I shall not visit
you.
(1) If so (2)In case of
(3) If/In case (4)No improvement



C






26. TV sets have become costlier,
thanks to the sudden rise in the
prices of imported compounds.
(1) tubes (2) components
(3) things (4) No improvement




B





27. Because the enemy had a reputation for engaging in sneak attacks
we were frequently on the alert.
(1) occasionally
(2) inevitably
(3) constantly
(4) No improvement




C





28. Less people came to watch cricket
matches this year, so the gate receipts were lesser than last year.
(1) Many (2) Fewer
(3) Lot of (4) No improvement




B

29. God has bestowed man unusual
gifts.
(1) bestowed with man
(2) bestowed for man
(3) bestowed on man
(4) No improvement




C





30. Many workers were being held
hostages.
(1) held to be hostages
(2) held as hostages
(3) held like hostages
(4) No improvement



B





31. He told me that he was married
four years.
(1) over four years
(2) four years ago
(3) about four years
(4) No improvement



B




32. Chennai is by the way a cosmopolitan city.
(1) by the by
(2) by and large
(3) on the large
(4) No improvement


17. (4) 18. (1) 19. (2) 20. (1)
21. (2) 22. (1) 23. (1) 24. (2)
25. (3) 26. (2) 27. (3) 28. (2)
29. (3) 30. (2) 31 .(2) 32. (2)


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