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41. Your
success in the IAS examinations depends not only on (1)/
what papers you have selected
(2)/but on how you have written them. (3) No error. (4)
what papers you have selected
(2)/but on how you have written them. (3) No error. (4)
41.
(3) also will come after but because –
like either — or, neither — nor, not only — but also
are the right Correlatives.
Look at the examples given below :
He is not only wise but also kind.
John plays not only drum but also flute.
not only — but also is used for emphasizing that
something is also true.
Hence, but also on how you have written them is
the right usage
like either — or, neither — nor, not only — but also
are the right Correlatives.
Look at the examples given below :
He is not only wise but also kind.
John plays not only drum but also flute.
not only — but also is used for emphasizing that
something is also true.
Hence, but also on how you have written them is
the right usage
42. Heavy rain (1)/prevented us (2)/
to go to the cinema. (3)/No error. (4)
to go to the cinema. (3)/No error. (4)
42.
(3) from going will replace to go because –
from (Prep.) is used for showing that something is
prevented.
The structure will be as follows :
Subject + Prevent/ed + from + Present Participle
Heavy rain prevented from going -------
Look at the examples given below :
She saved him from drowning.
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against
injustice.
Hence, from going to the cinema is the right usage
from (Prep.) is used for showing that something is
prevented.
The structure will be as follows :
Subject + Prevent/ed + from + Present Participle
Heavy rain prevented from going -------
Look at the examples given below :
She saved him from drowning.
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against
injustice.
Hence, from going to the cinema is the right usage
43. If majority of the individuals in
a State (1)/prosper (2)/the State
itself would prosper. (3) /No error. (4)
a State (1)/prosper (2)/the State
itself would prosper. (3) /No error. (4)
43. (3) will
replace would because –
When the Conditional Clause begins with If, the structure of the sentence will be as follows :
If + Present Tense ----, ---- + will + Inf. (without - to )
if + prosper ------, ------ + will + prosper
When the Conditional Clause begins with If, the structure of the sentence will be as follows :
If + Present Tense ----, ---- + will + Inf. (without - to )
if + prosper ------, ------ + will + prosper
will/would is
used only in the Main clause
Look at the
examples given below :
If he is late, we will go without him.
I will go to Dubai, if I have enough money
If he is late, we will go without him.
I will go to Dubai, if I have enough money
will Inf. S.
Pr.
Main Clause Conditional
Clause
Hence, the state itself will prosper is the right usage
Hence, the state itself will prosper is the right usage
44. If motorists do not observe the
traffic regulations (1)/they will
be stopped, ticketed (2)/and
have to pay a fine. (3)/ No error. (4)
traffic regulations (1)/they will
be stopped, ticketed (2)/and
have to pay a fine. (3)/ No error. (4)
44. (3) fined
will replace have to pay a fine because –
The sentence is in Passive Voice .
Look at the examples given below :
Mary mailed the letter. (Active Voice)
The letter was mailed by Mary . (Passive Voice)
The sentence is in Passive Voice .
Look at the examples given below :
Mary mailed the letter. (Active Voice)
The letter was mailed by Mary . (Passive Voice)
The ballots
have been counted . (Passive Voice)
They have
counted the ballots. (Active Voice)
Moreover, stopped ,
ticketed are in Passive and
hence, have to pay a fine should also be in Passive ,
i. e. fined .
hence, have to pay a fine should also be in Passive ,
i. e. fined .
45. He asked (1)/supposing if he
fails (2)/ what he would do. (3)/
No error. (4)
fails (2)/ what he would do. (3)/
No error. (4)
45. (2)
Supposing that he failed/If he failed will replace
Supposing if he fails because –
Supposing and if cannot be used together.
The basic structure is as follows :
If + Condition + Result
Supposing if he fails because –
Supposing and if cannot be used together.
The basic structure is as follows :
If + Condition + Result
Simple Past would + base
Verb
If + failed would + do
Look at the examples given below :
If he were poor, would you marry him ?
Supposing that you try hard it might work.
If + failed would + do
Look at the examples given below :
If he were poor, would you marry him ?
Supposing that you try hard it might work.
46. We had a
lot of difficulty(1)/to
find (2)/the house. (3)/ No error. (4).
find (2)/the house. (3)/ No error. (4).
46. (2) in
finding will replace to find because –
when a Noun (difficulty) is used with a Prep . (in),
the to - Inf. will not be used, -ing form (Gerund) of
the Base Verb (find) will be used.
Look at the following examples :
We must take advantage of being a normal human being.
when a Noun (difficulty) is used with a Prep . (in),
the to - Inf. will not be used, -ing form (Gerund) of
the Base Verb (find) will be used.
Look at the following examples :
We must take advantage of being a normal human being.
He is in
doubt about buying the correct software.
47. Patience as well as perseverance
(1)/are necessary (2)/for success. (3)/ No error/(4).
(1)/are necessary (2)/for success. (3)/ No error/(4).
47. (2) is will replace are
because –
when the Subject is separated from the Verb by expressions like – as well as, along with , etc.
The Subject is considered to be in Singular .
Hence, Singular Verb will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
The politician, along with the journalist, is expected
tomorrow.
Excitement, as well as nervousness, is the cause of
her stutter.
Note : It is suggested that commas be used at the
right places.
Hence, is necessary is the right usage.
when the Subject is separated from the Verb by expressions like – as well as, along with , etc.
The Subject is considered to be in Singular .
Hence, Singular Verb will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
The politician, along with the journalist, is expected
tomorrow.
Excitement, as well as nervousness, is the cause of
her stutter.
Note : It is suggested that commas be used at the
right places.
Hence, is necessary is the right usage.
48. The passer-by told us (1)/where
was the marriage hall (2)/and
even led us to it. (3)/ No error/(4).
was the marriage hall (2)/and
even led us to it. (3)/ No error/(4).
48. (2) where
the marriage hall was will replace where
was the marriage hall because –
In an indirect question the word order is as follows :
Subject + Verb
¯
was the marriage hall because –
In an indirect question the word order is as follows :
Subject + Verb
¯
the marriage
hall was
Look at the examples given below :
He said to me, “When are you leaving ?” (Direct Speech)
Look at the examples given below :
He said to me, “When are you leaving ?” (Direct Speech)
He asked me
when I was leaving. (Indirect Speech)
He said to
me, “Where are you staying ?” (Direct Speech)
He asked me
where I was staying. (Indirect Speech)
49. The increase in consumption is
directly (1)/proportional to the
increase (2)/in income. (3)/No
error. (4).
directly (1)/proportional to the
increase (2)/in income. (3)/No
error. (4).
49.
(4) No error
50. In Singapore (1)/my brother-inlaw with his wife (2)/were
present at the function. (3)/No
error. (4)
present at the function. (3)/No
error. (4)
50.
(3) was will replace were because –
When words are joined by with , together with , as
well as, etc. the Verb agrees with the first Subject .
Hence, Singular Verb was will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet has arrived.
Vibha as well as her friends was punished.
Hence, was present at the function is the right usage.
When words are joined by with , together with , as
well as, etc. the Verb agrees with the first Subject .
Hence, Singular Verb was will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
The Prime Minister with all the members of his cabinet has arrived.
Vibha as well as her friends was punished.
Hence, was present at the function is the right usage.
51. Scarcely
had (1)/I arrived than
(2)/the train left. (3)/No error. (4).
(2)/the train left. (3)/No error. (4).
51.
(2) when will replace than because –
hardly , barely , scarcely , etc. are followed by when
and not than .
No sooner is followed by than .
Look at the examples given below :
Hardly had I arrived home when my phone rang.
Scarcely had she finished reading when she fell asleep.
Hence, I arrived when is the right usage.
hardly , barely , scarcely , etc. are followed by when
and not than .
No sooner is followed by than .
Look at the examples given below :
Hardly had I arrived home when my phone rang.
Scarcely had she finished reading when she fell asleep.
Hence, I arrived when is the right usage.
52. The reason why (1)/he was rejected (2)/was because he was
too young. (3)/No error. (4).
too young. (3)/No error. (4).
52. (3) that
will replace because –
After clauses beginning with The reason why/The
reason , the clause containing the reason will not begin
with because . It will begin with that
After clauses beginning with The reason why/The
reason , the clause containing the reason will not begin
with because . It will begin with that
Look at the examples given
below :
The reason why we were late is that there was a
traffic accident.
The reason we left early was that we had to attend a
party.
Hence, was that he was too young is the right usage
The reason why we were late is that there was a
traffic accident.
The reason we left early was that we had to attend a
party.
Hence, was that he was too young is the right usage
53. Teachers of various schools (1)/
met to discuss about (2)/how to
improve the standard of English.
(3)/No error. (4).
met to discuss about (2)/how to
improve the standard of English.
(3)/No error. (4).
53.
(2) about will not be used because –
how (Adv.) : in what way or manner.
Both about and how are not used together.
Look at the examples given below :
They discussed about the party.
They discussed how to organise the party.
Hence, met to discuss is the right usage
how (Adv.) : in what way or manner.
Both about and how are not used together.
Look at the examples given below :
They discussed about the party.
They discussed how to organise the party.
Hence, met to discuss is the right usage
54. His tradition-bound attitude (1)/
had to be a constant source of
dissatisfaction (2)/among the
younger members of the family.(3)/No error. (4).
had to be a constant source of
dissatisfaction (2)/among the
younger members of the family.(3)/No error. (4).
54.
(4) No error
55. The two first to arrive (1)/were
the lucky recipients (2)/of a surprise gift. (3)/No error. (4)
the lucky recipients (2)/of a surprise gift. (3)/No error. (4)
55. (1) first
two will replace two first because –
two and first are Numeral Adjectives . They are
arranged in a particular order which is as follows :
Ordinal + Cardinal
two and first are Numeral Adjectives . They are
arranged in a particular order which is as follows :
Ordinal + Cardinal
first two
Look at the examples given below :
The first five students will receive the Chief Guest.
Look at the examples given below :
The first five students will receive the Chief Guest.
Ordinal Cardinal
Hence, the first two to arrive is the right usage
Hence, the first two to arrive is the right usage
56. Two hours
have passed (1)/
since (2)/he had fallen asleep.
(3)/No error (4).
since (2)/he had fallen asleep.
(3)/No error (4).
56. (3) he
fell asleep will replace he had fallen asleep
because –
the structure with since will be as follows :
It has been + period of time + since
because –
the structure with since will be as follows :
It has been + period of time + since
two hours
since
Here, Simple Past Tense -fell will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
Two months have passed since I last saw her.
Here, Simple Past Tense -fell will be used.
Look at the examples given below :
Two months have passed since I last saw her.
Three years have passed
since the last earthquake
took place.
took place.
57. Having broken down (1)/the
driver sent the car (2)/to the garage. (3)/No error (4).
driver sent the car (2)/to the garage. (3)/No error (4).
57. (2) the car was sent by
the driver will replace the
driver sent the car because –
there is a subject mismatch in this sentence.
It looks as if the driver was broken down.
The sentence can also be like this –
l The car having broken down, the driver sent it to
the garage.
driver sent the car because –
there is a subject mismatch in this sentence.
It looks as if the driver was broken down.
The sentence can also be like this –
l The car having broken down, the driver sent it to
the garage.
58. He is one of those writers (1)/
who has won acclaim (2)/the
world over.(3)/No error (4).
who has won acclaim (2)/the
world over.(3)/No error (4).
58. (2) have
will replace has because –
When one of is followed by a Noun/Pronoun , the
Noun/Pronoun is considered as Antecedent and the
Verb is used accordingly.
Here, writers (Noun) has been used after one of,
writers is in Plural, hence, the Verb will also be in
Plural
When one of is followed by a Noun/Pronoun , the
Noun/Pronoun is considered as Antecedent and the
Verb is used accordingly.
Here, writers (Noun) has been used after one of,
writers is in Plural, hence, the Verb will also be in
Plural
Look at the example given
below :
She is one of those residents who have fought for
their membership.
Here, residents (Noun) has been used after one of,
So, it is the Antecedent of Relative Pronoun -who .
It is in plural , hence, the Verb will also be in Plural .
Hence, who have won acclaim is the right usage
She is one of those residents who have fought for
their membership.
Here, residents (Noun) has been used after one of,
So, it is the Antecedent of Relative Pronoun -who .
It is in plural , hence, the Verb will also be in Plural .
Hence, who have won acclaim is the right usage
59. The mason will not (1)/do the
work (2)/except give the order.
(3)/No error (4).
work (2)/except give the order.
(3)/No error (4).
59.
(3) rather will replace except because –
rather : instead of
except : only.
Look at the examples given below :
She made students think for themselves rather tell
them what to think.
Our dresses were the same except mine it was red.
Hence, rather give the order is the right usage
rather : instead of
except : only.
Look at the examples given below :
She made students think for themselves rather tell
them what to think.
Our dresses were the same except mine it was red.
Hence, rather give the order is the right usage
60. When students are ill (1)/they
find that they have a lot of work
(2)/to catch up with when they
return. (3)/No error (4).
find that they have a lot of work
(2)/to catch up with when they
return. (3)/No error (4).
60. (3) recover will replace return because –
recover (Verb) : to get well again after being ill/sick/
hurt
return (Verb) : to come or go back from one place to
another
Look at the examples given below :
I returned from work to find the house empty.
He is still recovering from his operation.
Hence, to catch up when they recover is the right
usage
hurt
return (Verb) : to come or go back from one place to
another
Look at the examples given below :
I returned from work to find the house empty.
He is still recovering from his operation.
Hence, to catch up when they recover is the right
usage
#synonyms
25.
BENEVOLENCE
(1) ill-will (2) morbidity
(3) kindness (4) vision
(1) ill-will (2) morbidity
(3) kindness (4) vision
25.
(3) kindness (Noun) : the quality
of being warm – hearted and considerate and sympathetic
benevolence (Noun) : an inclination to do something good; generosity
ill–will (Noun) : the feeling of a
hostile person
morbidity (Noun) : the ratio of
deaths in an area to the population of that area
vision (Noun) : a vivid mental
image ; the ability to see
of being warm – hearted and considerate and sympathetic
benevolence (Noun) : an inclination to do something good; generosity
ill–will (Noun) : the feeling of a
hostile person
morbidity (Noun) : the ratio of
deaths in an area to the population of that area
vision (Noun) : a vivid mental
image ; the ability to see
26. VINDICATE
(1) open (2) ventilate
(3) justify (4) recommend
(1) open (2) ventilate
(3) justify (4) recommend
26. (3)
justify (Verb) : show to be
right/true/not guilty
right/true/not guilty
vindicate (Verb) : show to
be
right/true/not guilty
open (Adjective) : not shut or
closed
ventilate (Verb) : expose to cool
or cold air so as to feel cool or
fresh
recommend (Verb) : push for
something
right/true/not guilty
open (Adjective) : not shut or
closed
ventilate (Verb) : expose to cool
or cold air so as to feel cool or
fresh
recommend (Verb) : push for
something
27. OCCULT(1) religious (2) unnatural
(3) supernatural (4) strong
27.
(3) supernatural (Adjective) : not
existing in Nature
occult (Adjective) : hidden and
difficult to see ; mysterious; connected with magic powers ; supernatural
religious (Adjective) : relating
to religion/spiritual things
unnatural (Adjective) : not in
accordance with Nature
strong (Adjective) : having
strength or power greater than
average/expected
existing in Nature
occult (Adjective) : hidden and
difficult to see ; mysterious; connected with magic powers ; supernatural
religious (Adjective) : relating
to religion/spiritual things
unnatural (Adjective) : not in
accordance with Nature
strong (Adjective) : having
strength or power greater than
average/expected
28. MENACE
(1) request (2) prayer
(3) threat (4) curse
(1) request (2) prayer
(3) threat (4) curse
28.
(3) threat (Noun) : something that
is a source of danger ; menace
menace (Noun) : something that
causes/may cause danger ;
threat
request (Noun) : asking ; inquiring
prayer (Noun) : the act of communicating with a deity
curse (Noun) : an evil spell
is a source of danger ; menace
menace (Noun) : something that
causes/may cause danger ;
threat
request (Noun) : asking ; inquiring
prayer (Noun) : the act of communicating with a deity
curse (Noun) : an evil spell
29. DELINEATE
(1) expand (2) portray
(3) explain (4) argue
(1) expand (2) portray
(3) explain (4) argue
29.
(3) explain (Verb) : to tell somebody about something in a way
that makes it easy to understand
delineate (Verb) : describe or
explain in detail
expand (Verb) : become large in
size, volume or quantity
portray (Verb) : represent or
point a drawing or sculpture verbally
argue (Verb) : to speak angrily
to somebody because you disagree with him
that makes it easy to understand
delineate (Verb) : describe or
explain in detail
expand (Verb) : become large in
size, volume or quantity
portray (Verb) : represent or
point a drawing or sculpture verbally
argue (Verb) : to speak angrily
to somebody because you disagree with him
30. ABROGATE
(1) elope (2) gate-crash
(3) abolish (4) destroy
(1) elope (2) gate-crash
(3) abolish (4) destroy
30.
(3) abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ;
do away with ; to officially end a
law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end
a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly
with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a
party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with;
destruct
do away with ; to officially end a
law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end
a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly
with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a
party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with;
destruct
31. SUCCESSIVE
(1) rapid (2) victorious
(3) beneficent (4) consecutive
(1) rapid (2) victorious
(3) beneficent (4) consecutive
31. (4)
consecutive (Adjective) : following continuously
successive (Adjective) :
coming
one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period
of time
victorious (Adjective) : having
won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or
producing good
one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period
of time
victorious (Adjective) : having
won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or
producing good
32. RAVAGE
(1) destroy (2) break
(3) demolish (4) abolish
(1) destroy (2) break
(3) demolish (4) abolish
32.
(3) demolish (Verb) : destroy
completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with;
destruct; to damage so badly that
it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such
a way that it is separated into
two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ;
to get rid of
completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with;
destruct; to damage so badly that
it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such
a way that it is separated into
two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ;
to get rid of
33. SUPERSTITIOUS
(1) pious (2) traditional
(3) irrational (4) sacred
(1) pious (2) traditional
(3) irrational (4) sacred
33.
(3) irrational (Adjective) : not
based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or
showing or expressing a great
feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being
part of the beliefs, customs or
way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected
with good ; considered to be holy
based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or
showing or expressing a great
feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being
part of the beliefs, customs or
way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected
with good ; considered to be holy
34. MENTOR
(1) guide (2) genius
(3) stylist (4) philosopher
(1) guide (2) genius
(3) stylist (4) philosopher
34.
(1) guide (Noun) : someone who
shows the way by leading or advising
mentor (Noun) : a wise and
trusted guide and advisor
genius (Noun) : someone who
has exceptional intellectual ability
stylist (Noun) : someone whose
job is cutting and shaping people’s hair
philosopher (Noun) : someone
who writes or studies about philosophy
shows the way by leading or advising
mentor (Noun) : a wise and
trusted guide and advisor
genius (Noun) : someone who
has exceptional intellectual ability
stylist (Noun) : someone whose
job is cutting and shaping people’s hair
philosopher (Noun) : someone
who writes or studies about philosophy
35. GARNISH
(1) paint (2) adorn
(3) garner (4) banish
(1) paint (2) adorn
(3) garner (4) banish
35. (2) adorn
(Verb) : to make somebody/something look more attractive by decorating it with
something
garnish (Verb) : to decorate a
dish of food with a small amount
of another food
paint (Verb) : to cover a surface
or object with a liquid to give it a
particular colour
something
garnish (Verb) : to decorate a
dish of food with a small amount
of another food
paint (Verb) : to cover a surface
or object with a liquid to give it a
particular colour
garner (Verb) : to obtain
or collect something such as information, support etc.; gather; acquire
banish (Verb) : to order somebody
to leave a place, especially a
country, as a punishment.
banish (Verb) : to order somebody
to leave a place, especially a
country, as a punishment.
36. INFRUCTUOUS
(1) meaningless (2) unnecessary
(3) redundant (4) fruitless
(1) meaningless (2) unnecessary
(3) redundant (4) fruitless
36. (4) fruitless (Adjective) : unproductive of success ; producing
no useful results ; unproductive
infructuous (Adjective) : not
producing good result ; fruitless
meaningless (Adjective) : having no meaning
unnecessary (Adjective) : not
necessary
redundant (Adjective) : more than
is needed, desired or required
infructuous (Adjective) : not
producing good result ; fruitless
meaningless (Adjective) : having no meaning
unnecessary (Adjective) : not
necessary
redundant (Adjective) : more than
is needed, desired or required
#antonyms
25. DISTANT
(1) far (2) close
(3) imminent (4) along
(1) far (2) close
(3) imminent (4) along
25. (2) close (Adjective) :
near in
space and time ; almost in a
particular state ; knowing
somebody very well and liking
him very much
distant (Adjective) : far away in
space and time ; remote ; not
friendly ; not closely related
far (Adjective) : at a greater
distance away from you ; distant ;
remote
imminent (Adjective) : likely to
happen very soon
along (Preposition) : from one
end to or towards the other end
space and time ; almost in a
particular state ; knowing
somebody very well and liking
him very much
distant (Adjective) : far away in
space and time ; remote ; not
friendly ; not closely related
far (Adjective) : at a greater
distance away from you ; distant ;
remote
imminent (Adjective) : likely to
happen very soon
along (Preposition) : from one
end to or towards the other end
26.
TRANSPARENT
(1) clear (2) ambiguity
(3) opaque (4) crystal
(1) clear (2) ambiguity
(3) opaque (4) crystal
26. (3)
opaque (Adjective) : not clear
enough to see through or allow
light through ; not clean ; difficult
to understand ; impenetrable
transparent (Adjective) :
allowing you to see through
something; obvious ; easy to
understand
clear (Adjective) : easy to
understand ; obvious ; having or
feeling no doubt of confusion ;
thinking in a sensible and logical
way, easy to see/hear ; transparent
ambiguity (Noun) : the state of
having more than one meaning ;
the state of being difficult to
understand
enough to see through or allow
light through ; not clean ; difficult
to understand ; impenetrable
transparent (Adjective) :
allowing you to see through
something; obvious ; easy to
understand
clear (Adjective) : easy to
understand ; obvious ; having or
feeling no doubt of confusion ;
thinking in a sensible and logical
way, easy to see/hear ; transparent
ambiguity (Noun) : the state of
having more than one meaning ;
the state of being difficult to
understand
crystal (Noun) : a small
piece of
substance with many even sides,
that is formed naturally when the
substance becomes solid
substance with many even sides,
that is formed naturally when the
substance becomes solid
27. ENCOUNTERED
(1) avoided (2) enriched
(3) faced (4) overcome
(1) avoided (2) enriched
(3) faced (4) overcome
27.
(1)avoided (Verb) : to prevent
something bad from happening;
to keep away ; to try not to do
encountered (Verb) : to experience something unpleasant or difficult ; meet with; run into; come
across
enriched (Verb) : to improve the
quality ; to make somebody rich
or richer
faced (Verb) : to accept that a
difficult situation exists ; deal
with something unpleasant ; be
opposite
overcome (Verb) : to succeed in
dealing with or controlling a
problem that has been preventing you from achieving something
something bad from happening;
to keep away ; to try not to do
encountered (Verb) : to experience something unpleasant or difficult ; meet with; run into; come
across
enriched (Verb) : to improve the
quality ; to make somebody rich
or richer
faced (Verb) : to accept that a
difficult situation exists ; deal
with something unpleasant ; be
opposite
overcome (Verb) : to succeed in
dealing with or controlling a
problem that has been preventing you from achieving something
28. HANDY
(1) cumbersome(2) handful
(3) unwieldy (4) heavy
(1) cumbersome(2) handful
(3) unwieldy (4) heavy
28.
(4) heavy (Adjective) : weighing
a lot ; very busy ; difficult to do
handy (Adjective) : easy to use
or to do ; useful ; skilful in using
your hands ; easy to reach
cumbersome (Adjective) : large
and heavy ; heavy to carry ; slow
and complicated
handful (Noun) : the amount of
something that can he held in one
hand ; a small number of people
or things
unwieldy (Adjective) : difficult
to move or control ; cumbersome
a lot ; very busy ; difficult to do
handy (Adjective) : easy to use
or to do ; useful ; skilful in using
your hands ; easy to reach
cumbersome (Adjective) : large
and heavy ; heavy to carry ; slow
and complicated
handful (Noun) : the amount of
something that can he held in one
hand ; a small number of people
or things
unwieldy (Adjective) : difficult
to move or control ; cumbersome
29. ELEGANCE
(1) pride (2) beauty
(3) coarseness (4) vulgarity
(1) pride (2) beauty
(3) coarseness (4) vulgarity
29.
(4) vulgarity (Noun) : the fact of
being rude or not having good
taste ; a rude object, picture etc.
elegance (Noun) : a quality of
refined gracefulness and good
taste
pride (Noun) : a feeling of
pleasure or satisfaction that you
get when you or people close to
you have done something well or
own something that other people
admire
beauty (Noun) : the quality of
being pleasing to the senses or
to the mind
coarseness (Noun) : the quality
of being made of relatively large
particles ; looseness or
roughness in texture
being rude or not having good
taste ; a rude object, picture etc.
elegance (Noun) : a quality of
refined gracefulness and good
taste
pride (Noun) : a feeling of
pleasure or satisfaction that you
get when you or people close to
you have done something well or
own something that other people
admire
beauty (Noun) : the quality of
being pleasing to the senses or
to the mind
coarseness (Noun) : the quality
of being made of relatively large
particles ; looseness or
roughness in texture
30. CAPRICIOUS
(1) firm (2) fickle
(3) indefinite (4) defian
(1) firm (2) fickle
(3) indefinite (4) defian
30. (1)firm
(Adjective) : fairly hard ;
not easy to press into a different
shape ; not likely to change
not easy to press into a different
shape ; not likely to change
capricious (Adjective) :
showing sudden changes in attitude
or behaviour ; unpredictable ;
changing suddenly and quickly ;
changeable
fickle (Adjective) : changing
often and suddenly
indefinite (Adjective) : lasting
for a period of time that has no
fixed end ; not clearly defined ;
imprecise
defiant (Adjective) : openly
refusing to obey
or behaviour ; unpredictable ;
changing suddenly and quickly ;
changeable
fickle (Adjective) : changing
often and suddenly
indefinite (Adjective) : lasting
for a period of time that has no
fixed end ; not clearly defined ;
imprecise
defiant (Adjective) : openly
refusing to obey
31. EXODUS
(1) influx (2) home-coming
(3) return (4) restoration
(1) influx (2) home-coming
(3) return (4) restoration
31.
(1) influx (Noun) : a lot of people,
money or things arriving
somewhere
exodus (Noun) : a situation in
which many people leave a place
at the same time
home – coming (Noun) : the act
of returning to your home after
being away for a long time
return (Noun) : the action of
arriving in or coming back to a
place that you were in before ;
reappearance
restoration (Noun) : the act of
repairing, cleaning, bringing back
a system, a law, etc.; returning
something to its correct place,
condition or owner
money or things arriving
somewhere
exodus (Noun) : a situation in
which many people leave a place
at the same time
home – coming (Noun) : the act
of returning to your home after
being away for a long time
return (Noun) : the action of
arriving in or coming back to a
place that you were in before ;
reappearance
restoration (Noun) : the act of
repairing, cleaning, bringing back
a system, a law, etc.; returning
something to its correct place,
condition or owner
32. INQUISITIVE
(1) insincere (2) indifferent
(3) insensitive (4) insulting
(1) insincere (2) indifferent
(3) insensitive (4) insulting
32.
(2) indifferent (Adjective) :
having or showing no interest ;
not caring about others
inquisitive (Adjective) : asking
too many questions and trying to
find out about what other people
are doing, etc ; curious
insincere (Adjective) : saying or
doing something that you do not
really mean or believe
insensitive (Adjective) :
unsympathetic
insulting (Adjective) : causing or
intending to cause somebody to
feel offended
having or showing no interest ;
not caring about others
inquisitive (Adjective) : asking
too many questions and trying to
find out about what other people
are doing, etc ; curious
insincere (Adjective) : saying or
doing something that you do not
really mean or believe
insensitive (Adjective) :
unsympathetic
insulting (Adjective) : causing or
intending to cause somebody to
feel offended
33. CANDID
(1) outspoken (2) frank
(3) devious (4) disguised
(1) outspoken (2) frank
(3) devious (4) disguised
33. (3)
devious (Adjective) : behaving
in a dishonest or in direct way, or
tricking people ; deceitful
candid (Adjective) : saying what
you think openly and honestly ;
not hiding your thoughts
outspoken (Adjective) : saying
exactly what you think ; blunt
frank (Adjective) : honest and
direct in what you say
disguised (Adjective) : having its
true character concealed with the
intent of misleading
in a dishonest or in direct way, or
tricking people ; deceitful
candid (Adjective) : saying what
you think openly and honestly ;
not hiding your thoughts
outspoken (Adjective) : saying
exactly what you think ; blunt
frank (Adjective) : honest and
direct in what you say
disguised (Adjective) : having its
true character concealed with the
intent of misleading
34. NADIR
(1) modernity (2) zenith
(3) liberty (4) progress
(1) modernity (2) zenith
(3) liberty (4) progress
34.
(2) zenith (Noun) : the time when
something is the strongest and
most successful ; peak
nadir (Noun) : the worst moment
of a particular situation
modernity (Noun) : the condition
of being new and modern
liberty (Noun) : freedom to live
as you choose without too many
restrictions from government or
authority
progress (Noun) : the process of
improving or developing
something is the strongest and
most successful ; peak
nadir (Noun) : the worst moment
of a particular situation
modernity (Noun) : the condition
of being new and modern
liberty (Noun) : freedom to live
as you choose without too many
restrictions from government or
authority
progress (Noun) : the process of
improving or developing
35. CULPABLE
(1) defendable (2) blameless
(3) careless (4) irresponsible
(1) defendable (2) blameless
(3) careless (4) irresponsible
35. (2)
blameless (Adjective) :
innocent ; doing no wrong ; free
from responsibility for doing
something bad
culpable (Adjective) : responsible
and deserving blame for having
done something wrong
defendable (Adjective) : capable
of being protected from attack
careless (Adjective) : casual ; not
giving enough attention and
thought to what you are doing
irresponsible (Adjective) : not
thinking enough about the effects
of what one does
innocent ; doing no wrong ; free
from responsibility for doing
something bad
culpable (Adjective) : responsible
and deserving blame for having
done something wrong
defendable (Adjective) : capable
of being protected from attack
careless (Adjective) : casual ; not
giving enough attention and
thought to what you are doing
irresponsible (Adjective) : not
thinking enough about the effects
of what one does
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33. Belonging
to all parts of the
world
(1) versatile
(2) universal
(3) cosmopolitan
(4) secular
world
(1) versatile
(2) universal
(3) cosmopolitan
(4) secular
33. (2) universal
universal (Adj.) : done by or involving all the people in the world
or in a particular group
versatile (Adj.) : able to do many
things
cosmopolitan (Adj.) : a having
experience of many different
parts of the world
secular (Adj.) : living among ordinary people rather than in a
religious community
universal (Adj.) : done by or involving all the people in the world
or in a particular group
versatile (Adj.) : able to do many
things
cosmopolitan (Adj.) : a having
experience of many different
parts of the world
secular (Adj.) : living among ordinary people rather than in a
religious community
34. One who walks on ropes
(1) funambulist
(2) upholsterer
(3) acrobat
(4) aviator
(1) funambulist
(2) upholsterer
(3) acrobat
(4) aviator
34.
(1) funambulist
funambulist (N.) : a person who
performs on a tight rope or a
slack rope
upholsterer (N.) : a person
whose job is to upholster (to cover
a chair, etc. with a soft material
and cloth) furniture
acrobat (N.) : an entertainer who
performs difficult acts such as
balancing on high ropes
aviator (N.) : a person who flies
an aircraft
funambulist (N.) : a person who
performs on a tight rope or a
slack rope
upholsterer (N.) : a person
whose job is to upholster (to cover
a chair, etc. with a soft material
and cloth) furniture
acrobat (N.) : an entertainer who
performs difficult acts such as
balancing on high ropes
aviator (N.) : a person who flies
an aircraft
35. The study of the origin and
history of words
(1) linguistics (2) etymology
(3) verbose (4) anthology
history of words
(1) linguistics (2) etymology
(3) verbose (4) anthology
35.
(2) etymology
etymology (N.) : the study of the
origin and history of words and
their meanings
linguistics (N.) : the scientific
study of a language
verbose (N.) : using or containing more words than are needed
anthology (N.) : a collection of
poems, stories, etc. That have
been written by different people
and published together in a book
etymology (N.) : the study of the
origin and history of words and
their meanings
linguistics (N.) : the scientific
study of a language
verbose (N.) : using or containing more words than are needed
anthology (N.) : a collection of
poems, stories, etc. That have
been written by different people
and published together in a book
36. A person who breaks into a
house in order to steal
(1) poacher (2) bandit
(3) intruder (4) burglar
house in order to steal
(1) poacher (2) bandit
(3) intruder (4) burglar
36. (4)
burglar
burglar (N.) : a person who enters a building illegally in order
to steal
poacher (N.) : a person who illegally hunts birds, animals or fish
on somebody else’s property
burglar (N.) : a person who enters a building illegally in order
to steal
poacher (N.) : a person who illegally hunts birds, animals or fish
on somebody else’s property
bandit (N.) : a member of
an
armed group of thieves who attack travellers
intruder (N.) : a person who enters an area illegally
armed group of thieves who attack travellers
intruder (N.) : a person who enters an area illegally
37. The study of maps
(1) cartography
(2) geography
(3) geology
(4) atlas
(1) cartography
(2) geography
(3) geology
(4) atlas
37.
(1) cartography
cartography (N.) : the art or process of drawing or making maps
geography (N.) : the scientific
study of the earth’s surface,
physical features, divisions,
products, population, etc.
geology (N.) : the scientific study
of the earth
atlas (N.) : a book of maps
cartography (N.) : the art or process of drawing or making maps
geography (N.) : the scientific
study of the earth’s surface,
physical features, divisions,
products, population, etc.
geology (N.) : the scientific study
of the earth
atlas (N.) : a book of maps
38. Tough tissues in joints
(1) ligaments (2) endoderm
(3) muscles (4) fibre
(1) ligaments (2) endoderm
(3) muscles (4) fibre
38.
(1) ligaments
ligaments (N.) : a strong band
of tissues in the body that connects bones and supports organs
and keeps them in position
endoderm (N.) : the inner germ
layer that develops into the digestive and respiratory systems
muscles (N.) : a piece of body
tissue that you contract and relax in order to move a particular
part of the body
fibre (N.) : the part of food that
helps to keep a person healthy
by keeping bowels working and
moving other food quickly
through the body; roughage
ligaments (N.) : a strong band
of tissues in the body that connects bones and supports organs
and keeps them in position
endoderm (N.) : the inner germ
layer that develops into the digestive and respiratory systems
muscles (N.) : a piece of body
tissue that you contract and relax in order to move a particular
part of the body
fibre (N.) : the part of food that
helps to keep a person healthy
by keeping bowels working and
moving other food quickly
through the body; roughage
39. The first model of a new device
(1) prototype (2) sculpture
(3) icon (4) photograph
(1) prototype (2) sculpture
(3) icon (4) photograph
39.
(1) prototype
prototype (N.) : the first design
of something from which other
forms are copied or developed
sculpture (N.) : a work of art
that is a solid figure or object
made by carving/shaping wood,
stone, clay, metal, etc.
icon (N.) : a small symbol on a
computer screen that represents
a program/file ; a famous person/ thing that people admire
and see as a symbol of a particular idea (a way of life, etc)
photograph (N.) : a picture that
is made by using a camera that
has a film sensitive to light inside it
prototype (N.) : the first design
of something from which other
forms are copied or developed
sculpture (N.) : a work of art
that is a solid figure or object
made by carving/shaping wood,
stone, clay, metal, etc.
icon (N.) : a small symbol on a
computer screen that represents
a program/file ; a famous person/ thing that people admire
and see as a symbol of a particular idea (a way of life, etc)
photograph (N.) : a picture that
is made by using a camera that
has a film sensitive to light inside it
40. A building where an audience
sits
(1) aquarium (2) gymnasium
(3) auditorium(4) stadium
sits
(1) aquarium (2) gymnasium
(3) auditorium(4) stadium
40. (3)
auditorium
auditorium (N.) : the area of a
theatre or concert hall where the
audience sits
aquarium (N.) : a large glass container in which fish and other
water creatures and plants are
kept
gymnasium (N.) : athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
auditorium (N.) : the area of a
theatre or concert hall where the
audience sits
aquarium (N.) : a large glass container in which fish and other
water creatures and plants are
kept
gymnasium (N.) : athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
stadium (N.) : a large
sports
ground surrounded by rows of
seats and other buildings
ground surrounded by rows of
seats and other buildings
41. That which lasts for a short time
(1) regular (2) transitory
(3) rotatory (4) repository
(1) regular (2) transitory
(3) rotatory (4) repository
41.
(2) transitory
transitory (Adj.) : continuing for
only a short time; temporary
regular (Adj.) : done or happening often
rotatory (Adj.) : of or relating to
or causing rotation
repository (Adj.) : a place where
something is stored in large
quantities
transitory (Adj.) : continuing for
only a short time; temporary
regular (Adj.) : done or happening often
rotatory (Adj.) : of or relating to
or causing rotation
repository (Adj.) : a place where
something is stored in large
quantities
42. Ready to believe anything.
(1) credible (2) incredible
(3) credulous (4) incredulous
(1) credible (2) incredible
(3) credulous (4) incredulous
42.
(3) credulous
credulous (Adj.) : too ready to
believe things
credible (Adj.) : that can be believed or trusted
incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable
incredulous (Adj.) : not willing
or not able to believe
credulous (Adj.) : too ready to
believe things
credible (Adj.) : that can be believed or trusted
incredible (Adj.) : unbelievable
incredulous (Adj.) : not willing
or not able to believe
43. A four footed animal
(1) tetrapod (2) quadruped
(3) polyped (4) double-paired
(1) tetrapod (2) quadruped
(3) polyped (4) double-paired
43.
(2) quadruped
quadruped (N.) : any creature
with four feet
tetrapod (N.) : any vertebrate
that has four limbs/descended
from four-limbed ancestors, eg.
snake, whale, etc.
polyped (N.) : something having
many legs
quadruped (N.) : any creature
with four feet
tetrapod (N.) : any vertebrate
that has four limbs/descended
from four-limbed ancestors, eg.
snake, whale, etc.
polyped (N.) : something having
many legs
44. A person who believes in the
total abolition of war
(1) socialist (2) communist
(3) fascist (4) pacifist
total abolition of war
(1) socialist (2) communist
(3) fascist (4) pacifist
44.
(4) pacifist
pacifist (N.) : a person who believes that war and violence are
always wrong
socialist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports the belief
that everyone has an equal right
to a share of a country’s wealth
and that the government should
own and control the main industries
communist (N.) : a person who
believes in or supports living together and sharing possessions
and responsibilities
fascist (N.) : a person who supports an extreme political system
or attitude which is in favour of
strong central government and
which does not allow any opposition
pacifist (N.) : a person who believes that war and violence are
always wrong
socialist (N.) : a person who believes in or supports the belief
that everyone has an equal right
to a share of a country’s wealth
and that the government should
own and control the main industries
communist (N.) : a person who
believes in or supports living together and sharing possessions
and responsibilities
fascist (N.) : a person who supports an extreme political system
or attitude which is in favour of
strong central government and
which does not allow any opposition
45. Constant efforts to achieve
something
(1) patience (2) vigour
(3) attempt (4) perseverance
something
(1) patience (2) vigour
(3) attempt (4) perseverance
45. (4)
perseverance
perseverance (N.) : the quality
of continuing to try to achieve a
particular aim despite difficulties
patience (N.) : the ability to stay
calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining
perseverance (N.) : the quality
of continuing to try to achieve a
particular aim despite difficulties
patience (N.) : the ability to stay
calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining
vigour (N.) : energy, force
or enthusiasm; vitality
attempt (N.) : an act of trying to
do something difficult, often with
no success
attempt (N.) : an act of trying to
do something difficult, often with
no success
46. One who
collects coins
(1) archaeologist
(2) numismatist
(3) philatelist
(4) connoisseur
(1) archaeologist
(2) numismatist
(3) philatelist
(4) connoisseur
46.
(2) numismatist
numismatist (N.) : a person who
collects or studies coins or medals
archaeologist (N.) : a person who
studies cultures of the past, and
of periods of history by examining the remains of buildings and
objects found in the ground
philatelist (N.) : a person who
collects or studies stamps
connoisseur (N.) : an expert on
matters involving the judgement
of beauty, quality or skill in art,
food or music
numismatist (N.) : a person who
collects or studies coins or medals
archaeologist (N.) : a person who
studies cultures of the past, and
of periods of history by examining the remains of buildings and
objects found in the ground
philatelist (N.) : a person who
collects or studies stamps
connoisseur (N.) : an expert on
matters involving the judgement
of beauty, quality or skill in art,
food or music
47. A system of Government in
which only one political party is
allowed to function
(1) oligarchy
(2) dictatorship
(3) totalitarianism
(4) theocracy
which only one political party is
allowed to function
(1) oligarchy
(2) dictatorship
(3) totalitarianism
(4) theocracy
47.
(3) totalitarianism
totalitarianism (N.) : a form of
government in which there is only
one political party that has complete power and control over the
people
oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small
group of people hold all the power
dictatorship (N.) : a form of government by a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it
using military force
theocracy (N.) : a form of government run by religious leaders
totalitarianism (N.) : a form of
government in which there is only
one political party that has complete power and control over the
people
oligarchy (N.) : a form of government in which only a small
group of people hold all the power
dictatorship (N.) : a form of government by a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it
using military force
theocracy (N.) : a form of government run by religious leaders
48. Customs and habits of a
particular group
(1) mores (2) traditions
(3) rites (4) rituals
particular group
(1) mores (2) traditions
(3) rites (4) rituals
48. (1) mores
mores (N.) : the customs and
behaviour that are considered
typical of a particular social
group or community; conventions
traditions (N.) : beliefs, customs
or way of doing something that
has existed for a long time among
a particular group of people
rites (N.) : ceremonies performed by a particular group of
people, for religious purposes
rituals (N.) : series of actions
that are always performed in the
same way as a part of religious
ceremonies
behaviour that are considered
typical of a particular social
group or community; conventions
traditions (N.) : beliefs, customs
or way of doing something that
has existed for a long time among
a particular group of people
rites (N.) : ceremonies performed by a particular group of
people, for religious purposes
rituals (N.) : series of actions
that are always performed in the
same way as a part of religious
ceremonies
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33. You.....mad
if you think I’m going
to show my answer-sheet.
(1) are supposed to be
(2) must be
(3) will be
(4) ought to be
to show my answer-sheet.
(1) are supposed to be
(2) must be
(3) will be
(4) ought to be
33.
(2) must be (Aux.V.) : used for
showing that you are very
surprised at what somebody
has just said
supposed to be (Idiom) :
expected or intended to do
something
Here, must be is the right usage.
showing that you are very
surprised at what somebody
has just said
supposed to be (Idiom) :
expected or intended to do
something
Here, must be is the right usage.
34. If I hadn’t come along at that
moment, Rahim.....the one
arrested instead of the real thief.
(1) might been
(2) may have been
(3) can have been
(4) could have been
moment, Rahim.....the one
arrested instead of the real thief.
(1) might been
(2) may have been
(3) can have been
(4) could have been
34.
(4) The sentence is a
Conditional Sentence with if clause at the beginning.
Its formation will be as follows :
if-clause (Past Perfect), Main
Clause (could + have + Past +
Participle)
Here, could have been is the
right usage.
Conditional Sentence with if clause at the beginning.
Its formation will be as follows :
if-clause (Past Perfect), Main
Clause (could + have + Past +
Participle)
Here, could have been is the
right usage.
35. Wheat is not native to India and
barley.....
(1) isn’t either (2) is either
(3) is neither (4) isn’t neither
barley.....
(1) isn’t either (2) is either
(3) is neither (4) isn’t neither
35.
(1) either (Adverb) : used for
indicating a similarity or link
with a statement just made ;
likewise; also used after negative
clauses
Here, isn’t either is the right
usage.
indicating a similarity or link
with a statement just made ;
likewise; also used after negative
clauses
Here, isn’t either is the right
usage.
36. It’ll
rain soon, ............ ?
(1) won’t it (2) bought it
(3) isn’t it (4) may it
(1) won’t it (2) bought it
(3) isn’t it (4) may it
36.
(1) In a positive statement, the
question tag is negative. The
sentence is in Simple Future
Tense
Here, won’t it is the right usage.
question tag is negative. The
sentence is in Simple Future
Tense
Here, won’t it is the right usage.
37. My book is the new one;
............ is the torn one.
(1) your
(2) the book of you
(3) yours
(4) the book your
............ is the torn one.
(1) your
(2) the book of you
(3) yours
(4) the book your
37. (3) yours
(Pronoun) % of or
belonging to you.
It is the second person Possessive
Pronoun replacing your + Noun .
Here, yours is the right usage
belonging to you.
It is the second person Possessive
Pronoun replacing your + Noun .
Here, yours is the right usage
38. They needn’t worry, ...........?
(1) isn’t it (2) doesn’t it
(3) don’t it (4) need they
(1) isn’t it (2) doesn’t it
(3) don’t it (4) need they
38.
(4) In a negative sentence, the
question tag is positive.
Here, need they is the right usage.
question tag is positive.
Here, need they is the right usage.
39. He is indifferent ............ praise
and blame.
(1) in (2) to
(3) for (4) about
and blame.
(1) in (2) to
(3) for (4) about
39.
(2) indifferent (Adjective) :
uninterested
It agrees with Prep. -to
Here, to is the right usage.
uninterested
It agrees with Prep. -to
Here, to is the right usage.
40. King George V’s accession
............ the throne was
celebrated with great pomp.
(1) for (2) with
(3) against (4) to
............ the throne was
celebrated with great pomp.
(1) for (2) with
(3) against (4) to
40.
(4) accession (Noun) : the
attainment of a dignity or rank
It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.
attainment of a dignity or rank
It agrees with Prep.-to
Here, to is the right usage.
41. We are all very indignant
........... the injustice done to
him.
(1) for (2) of
(3) to (4) at
........... the injustice done to
him.
(1) for (2) of
(3) to (4) at
41.
(4) indignant (Adjective) %
feeling or showing anger at
something unjust or wrong.
It agrees with at (Prep.)
Here, at is the right usage.
feeling or showing anger at
something unjust or wrong.
It agrees with at (Prep.)
Here, at is the right usage.
42. If she ............ a bird, she
would fly.
(1) is (2) are
(3) were (4) was
would fly.
(1) is (2) are
(3) were (4) was
42.
(3) The sentence is in
Subjunctive Mood beginning
with the if-clause.
The Verb will be in Past Tense
and Plural
Here, were is the right usage.
Subjunctive Mood beginning
with the if-clause.
The Verb will be in Past Tense
and Plural
Here, were is the right usage.
43. The greater the demand,
............ the price.
(1) higher (2) high
(3) the higher (4) the high
............ the price.
(1) higher (2) high
(3) the higher (4) the high
43.
(3) The structure of the
sentence is as follows :
the + comparative.... + the +
comparative
Here, the higher is the right
usage.
sentence is as follows :
the + comparative.... + the +
comparative
Here, the higher is the right
usage.
44. Since Elizabeth Barrett
Browning’s father never
approved of ............ Robert
Browning, the couple eloped to
Italy where they lived and wrote.
(1) her to marry
(2) her marrying
(3) she marrying
(4) she to marry
Browning’s father never
approved of ............ Robert
Browning, the couple eloped to
Italy where they lived and wrote.
(1) her to marry
(2) her marrying
(3) she marrying
(4) she to marry
44.
(2) When a Noun precedes
(comes before) a Gerund , that
Noun takes a possessive form.
In this case, possessive form for
Elizabeth Barrett is her.
Here, her marrying is the right
usage.
(comes before) a Gerund , that
Noun takes a possessive form.
In this case, possessive form for
Elizabeth Barrett is her.
Here, her marrying is the right
usage.
45. Canada does not require that
U.S. citizens obtain passports to
enter the country, and ............
(1) Mexico does neither
(2) Mexico doesn’t either
(3) neither Mexico does
(4) either does Mexico
U.S. citizens obtain passports to
enter the country, and ............
(1) Mexico does neither
(2) Mexico doesn’t either
(3) neither Mexico does
(4) either does Mexico
45.
(2) not ____ either is used after
a negative sentence
Here, Mexico doesn’t either is
the right usage.
a negative sentence
Here, Mexico doesn’t either is
the right usage.
46. A person
who ________ on his
own effort has the best chance
to win.
(1) makes (2) puts
(3) relies (4) runs
own effort has the best chance
to win.
(1) makes (2) puts
(3) relies (4) runs
46.
(3) rely on (Phr. V.): to depend on
Here, relies is the right usage.
Here, relies is the right usage.
47. When he died, Ramanujan
________ behind 3 notebooks.
(1) was leaving (2) had left
(3) left (4) leaves
________ behind 3 notebooks.
(1) was leaving (2) had left
(3) left (4) leaves
47.
(2) The sentence is in Indirect
speech showing Past time. So,
Past Perfect Tense will be used
Here, had left is the right usage.
speech showing Past time. So,
Past Perfect Tense will be used
Here, had left is the right usage.
48. For all his ________, he is a
_______.
(1) wealth, miser
(2) health, player
(3) tricks, cheat
(4) stupidity, fool
_______.
(1) wealth, miser
(2) health, player
(3) tricks, cheat
(4) stupidity, fool
48. (1) for all (Idioms) %despite; in
spite of
Here, wealth, miser is the right
usage.
Here, wealth, miser is the right
usage.
#Improvement
33. For me,
money is only the means
to an end.
(1) only means
(2) only the mean
(3) only a means
(4) No improvement
to an end.
(1) only means
(2) only the mean
(3) only a means
(4) No improvement
C
34. The bullet struck a wall and was
diverted from its course.
(1) twisted (2) reflected
(3) deflected (4) No improvement
diverted from its course.
(1) twisted (2) reflected
(3) deflected (4) No improvement
C
35. You should not boasting of your
achievements.
(1) boast for (2) boast at
(3) boast of (4) No improvement
achievements.
(1) boast for (2) boast at
(3) boast of (4) No improvement
C
36. Kannan asked me to go round with
them, but I didn't want.
(1) don't want
(2) don't want to
(3) didn't want to
(4) No improvement
them, but I didn't want.
(1) don't want
(2) don't want to
(3) didn't want to
(4) No improvement
C
37. We eat that we may live.
(1) might (2) shall(3) should (4) No improvement
(1) might (2) shall(3) should (4) No improvement
D
38. He had his breakfast, when wevisited him.
(1) He had taken his breakfast
(2) He wished to have his
breakfast
(3) He avoided his breakfast
(4) No improvement
(2) He wished to have his
breakfast
(3) He avoided his breakfast
(4) No improvement
A
39. When the Inspector of Police said
this, we knew whom he was eluding.
(1) intending (2) referring to
(3) hinting (4) No improvement
this, we knew whom he was eluding.
(1) intending (2) referring to
(3) hinting (4) No improvement
B
40. The doctor reassured that the operation was a routine one.
(1) is reassuming
(2) reassured me
(3) was reassuming
(4) No improvement
(1) is reassuming
(2) reassured me
(3) was reassuming
(4) No improvement
B
41. Let us go
see her new house, shall
we?
(1) do we ? (2) don’t we ?
(3) do they ? (4) No improvement
we?
(1) do we ? (2) don’t we ?
(3) do they ? (4) No improvement
D
42. It took a long time for him to
realise, what was truth.
(1) what is truth.
(2) what was the truth.
(3) what the truth was.(4) No improvement
realise, what was truth.
(1) what is truth.
(2) what was the truth.
(3) what the truth was.(4) No improvement
C
43. My mother is worried about my
father’s health and also I.
(1) I also (2) also me
(3) so am I (4) also I am
father’s health and also I.
(1) I also (2) also me
(3) so am I (4) also I am
C
44. Roads are wet, it must have
rained last night.
(1) must had
(2) might have been
(3) must have been
(4) No improvement
rained last night.
(1) must had
(2) might have been
(3) must have been
(4) No improvement
D
45. He must know them in their most
plausible form, isn’t it ?
(1) isn’t he ? (2) mustn’t he ?
(3) can’t he ? (4) No improvement
plausible form, isn’t it ?
(1) isn’t he ? (2) mustn’t he ?
(3) can’t he ? (4) No improvement
B
46. English opens the window upon
the world’s knowledge.
(1) the English
(2) the English language
(3) the English land
(4) No improvement
the world’s knowledge.
(1) the English
(2) the English language
(3) the English land
(4) No improvement
B
47. If one works hard, you have got
the reward.
(1) one gets
(2) one has got
(3) one will get
(4) No improvement
the reward.
(1) one gets
(2) one has got
(3) one will get
(4) No improvement
C
48. The U.N.O. insists on better understanding between the countries of the
world.
(1) among the countries
(2) with the countries
(3) by the countries
(4) No improvement
(1) among the countries
(2) with the countries
(3) by the countries
(4) No improvement
D
33. (3) 34.
(3) 35. (3) 36. (3)
37. (4) 38. (1) 39. (2) 40. (2)
41. (4) 42. (3) 43. (3) 44. (4)
45. (2) 46. (2) 47. (3) 48. (4)
37. (4) 38. (1) 39. (2) 40. (2)
41. (4) 42. (3) 43. (3) 44. (4)
45. (2) 46. (2) 47. (3) 48. (4)
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