Q701. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The growth of the cell wall is very rarely uniform.
- Paired
- Balanced
- Fixed
- Variegated
Answer: 4. Variegated
Explanation: The antonym of “uniform” is “variegated.”
Q702. Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.
He is one of the most underated players in the team.
- Undereted
- Underatted
- Underrated
- Underreted
Answer: 3. Underrated
Explanation: “Underrated” is the correct spelling.
Q703. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The original buyer attempted to resell the tickets online because there was no option to exchange them for a new date.
- resell
- exchange
- original
- option
Answer: 2. exchange
Explanation: “Exchange” is the correct word for trading or replacing.
Q704. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- Timorous
- Amalgamate
- Unintended
- Apropriate
Answer: 4. Apropriate
Explanation: The correct spelling is “Appropriate.”
Q705. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The common masses have waited for three hours to meet the king in the royal court.
- has been waiting
- had waiting
- have been waiting
- will waiting
Answer: 3. have been waiting
Explanation: “Have been waiting” indicates a continuous action in the past.
Q706. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The guard did not want anything bad to happen, so he ordered the group to step back to avoid anything ________.
- customary
- terrible
- habitual
- diplomatic
Answer: 2. terrible
Explanation: “Terrible” fits the context of something bad or unpleasant.
Q707. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It is generally (1)_______ that the methodology of teaching-learning is the concern of teachers only. Learners have (2) ____ or nothing to do with it. But this is not true. The teaching-learning (3) ______ are concerns of learners as well. Knowing and understanding that how different subjects are taught are important for the learners of all subjects, but it has more (4) ______ for the learners of physical education. When we talk about you as learners of physical education, we mean that you have actually participated in the subject area, rather than (5) ______ studied it.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- hoped
- wished
- planned
- believed
Answer: 4. believed
Explanation: “Believed” fits the context of a general opinion or assumption.
Q708. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
It will take two hours to walk across the forest.
- through
- over
- away
- between
Answer: 2. over
Explanation: “Over” fits the context of crossing a forest.
Q709. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options.
The boy found the project to be a peice of cake because it was incredibly easy.
- piece
- incrediblly
- foaund
- praject
Answer: 1. piece
Explanation: “Piece” is the correct spelling.
Q710. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
‘You expressed your opinion/ very clearly /but I am sorry/ I cannot agree to you’.
- You expressed your opinion
- very clearly
- I cannot agree to you
- but I am sorry
Answer: 3. I cannot agree to you
Explanation: The correct phrase is “I cannot agree with you.”
Q711. Select the option with the correct use of article(s).
- William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
- William Wordsworth was romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
- William Wordsworth was the romantic poet. He did things in a unusual manner.
- William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in a unusual manner.
Answer: 1. William Wordsworth was a romantic poet. He did things in an unusual manner.
Explanation: The correct use of articles is “a romantic poet” and “an unusual manner.”
Q712. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/ would 1.________ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had 2.________ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in 3.________ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a 4.________ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out 5.________ attacks.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.
- dispersed
- distributed
- accumulated
- withdrawn
Answer: 3. accumulated
Explanation: “Accumulated” fits the context of cash collected over years.
Q713. Select the correctly spelt word.
- Immediately
- Immedeatly
- Imediately
- Immidiately
Answer: 1. Immediately
Explanation: “Immediately” is the correct spelling.
Q714. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The vendor said that the apples were of superior quality.
- Excellent
- Distasteful
- Small
- Inferior
Answer: 4. Inferior
Explanation: The antonym of “superior” is “inferior.”
Q715. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Abandon’ from the given sentence.
Ramita has decided to forsake her participation in college activities until she improved her scores.
- forsake
- improved
- decided
- participation
Answer: 1. forsake
Explanation: “Forsake” is a synonym for “abandon.”
Q716. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
On the afternoon of 30 March 1981, many Americans experienced a (i)________ of déjà-vu. Déjà-vu is a name given to the feeling that a person has seen or experienced an event before. Many Americans could not help having that feeling on this day. The (ii) ________ hit TVs and radios immediately. President Ronald Raegan had been shot. He was leaving a hotel in Washington DC, turned to wave at some of the people gathered to see him, and fell towards the ground. Before he could hit the ground, his Secret Service Agents (iii) ________ him into the car and rushed to the nearest hospital. This same story had been heard before. On 22 November 1963 President John F Kennedy was riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. He smiled and waved to the crowd that had gathered to see him. (iv) ________ rang out from a nearby building. The President collapsed into the backseat of the car and was immediately taken to the nearest hospital. He was (v) ________ dead at the hospital. Now, just seventeen years later, the news sounded eerily the same.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (i).
- feeling
- dealing
- blinking
- recalling
Answer: 2. dealing
Explanation: “Dealing” fits the context of the news being handled or managed.
Q717. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- conclusion
- derivation
- solution
- assumption
Answer: 1. conclusion
Explanation: “Conclusion” fits the context of reaching a final decision or judgment.
Q718. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Sarita speaks French best.
- worst
- better
- good
- well
Answer: 4. well
Explanation: “Well” is the correct adverb form to describe speaking a language.
Q719. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.
They studied during three hours.
- by
- for
- at
- from
Answer: 2. for
Explanation: “For” is used to indicate the duration of time.
Q720. Select the option that rectifies the spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.
It was a privvilege to receive the award from the President.
- privilegge
- privileege
- privilege
- privillege
Answer: 3. privilege
Explanation: “Privilege” is the correct spelling.
Q721. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The technicians who were repairing the broken elevator called it a day.
- Felt unhappy
- Shouted with anger
- Stopped to take a short break
- Stopped work for the day
Answer: 4.