Q761. The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Ramya is working / hardly / to get good marks.
- hardly
- Ramya is working
- No error
- to get good marks
Answer: 1. hardly
Explanation: The word “hardly” is incorrect in this context. The correct word should be “hard,” which means with effort or diligence.
Q762. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We has travelled / to many states / of India to get / an essence of its diversity.
- to many states
- of India to get
- an essence of its diversity
- We has travelled
Answer: 4. We has travelled
Explanation: The segment “We has travelled” contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be “We have travelled.”
Q763. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Rectify
- Connect
- Consider
- Correct
- Count
Answer: 3. Correct
Explanation: The synonym of “rectify” is “correct,” as it means to make something right or fix a mistake.
Q764. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
There is an old rivalry between the three families for ages.
- of the three families
- No substitution required
- among the three families
- in the three families
Answer: 3. among the three families
Explanation: The correct phrase is “among the three families,” which indicates a relationship involving three or more entities.
Q765. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as ‘cute’ and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1) _________ as a healthy sign. (2) _________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3) _________ health problems like high blood pressure (4) _________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5) _________ in many countries.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- When
- Who
- What
- Where
Answer: 1. When
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “When,” which introduces a clause referring to a time.
Q766. Fill in the blank using the correct collocation.
We need to ________ a decision on the housing project tomorrow morning.
- make
- draw
- build
- frame
Answer: 1. make
Explanation: The correct collocation is “make a decision,” which means to reach a conclusion or resolve a matter.
Q767. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Modest stores and welcoming residents populated the charming tiny town.
- delightful
- unpleasant
- hideous
- nasty
Answer: 1. delightful
Explanation: The synonym of “charming” is “delightful,” as it means pleasing or attractive.
Q768. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Going through a sticky patch
- To experience a bad period in life
- Try to paste something unsuccessfully
- To walk on a muddy road
- To feel sad
Answer: 1. To experience a bad period in life
Explanation: The idiom “going through a sticky patch” means to experience a difficult or challenging time.
Q769. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cost an arm and a leg
- To be moderately priced
- To be inexpensive
- To be very expensive
- To be affordable
Answer: 3. To be very expensive
Explanation: The idiom “cost an arm and a leg” means that something is very expensive.
Q770. Select the most appropriate option to correct the sentence by using the meaning of the underlined word.
In the winter season, the poor woman needed a refuge where she could live freely and independently.
- School
- Shelter
- Inn
- Tent
Answer: 2. Shelter
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “shelter,” which means a place that provides protection and safety.
Q771. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cost an arm and a leg
- Someone is badly hurt
- Something is very expensive
- Someone does not have money to buy something
- Someone has borne losses
Answer: 2. Something is very expensive
Explanation: The idiom “to cost an arm and a leg” means that something is very expensive.
Q772. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
What is literacy? It is the golden key that (1)_______ the gates to a whole new world. It heralds the dawn of a new (2). But the media hype seems to give the impression that literacy simply means the ability to sign one’s name, instead of putting thumb impression. Isn’t that a very (3), simplistic interpretation of the word?
Taking up this narrow meaning of the word, politicians proclaim that their states have achieved 80 or 90 per cent literacy or even (4). But quite often, what happens is, once the training course is over, to produce (5), the neo-literates soon lapse into illiteracy.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- opens
- closes
- controls
- leads
Answer: 1. opens
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “opens,” which means to provide access or opportunity.
Q773. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
If we look at the global population, out of every six persons living in this world, one is an Indian and (1)______ a Chinese. The population of Pakistan is very (2)_____ and accounts for roughly about one-tenth of China or India. Though China is the largest nation and geographically (3)____ the largest area among the three nations, its density is the lowest. Scholars point out the one child (4)____ in China in the late 1970s as the major reason for low population growth. They also state that this measure led to a (5)_____ in the sex ratio, the proportion of females per 1000 males.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- grasps
- occupies
- rents
- lodges
Answer: 2. occupies
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “occupies,” which means to take up or hold a place.
Q774. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
My parents have a fertile land in the backyard.
- Barren
- Timid
- Scanty
- Potent
Answer: 1. Barren
Explanation: The antonym of “fertile” is “barren,” as it means the opposite of being productive or fruitful.
Q775. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A bolt from the blue
- A sudden and unexpected event
- Thunder and rain in a storm
- Raining heavily
- A spontaneous but expected event
Answer: 1. A sudden and unexpected event
Explanation: The idiom “a bolt from the blue” means a sudden and unexpected event.
Q776. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Mrs. Lakshmi’s purchases add around to ₹2,650.
- purchases add out to
- purchases add from to
- purchases add up to
- purchases add for to
Answer: 3. purchases add up to
Explanation: The correct phrase is “purchases add up to,” which means the total amount of the purchases is ₹2,650.
Q777. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I used to eat into / in the evening / when my parents / were on night shifts.
- I used to eat into
- when my parents
- in the evening
- were on night shifts
Answer: 1. I used to eat into
Explanation: The segment “I used to eat into” contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be “I used to eat.”
Q778. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At one’s fingertips
- To be unaware of something
- To take revenge
- Out of reach
- To have complete knowledge
Answer: 4. To have complete knowledge
Explanation: The idiom “at one’s fingertips” means to have complete knowledge or mastery over something.
Q779. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
King Zheng is known to lead an army of a million armoured soldiers, a thousand chariots and ten thousand horses in his misssion to conquer the neighbouring kingdoms.
- Misssion
- Kingdoms
- Chariots
- Thousand
Answer: 1. Misssion
Explanation: The word “misssion” is misspelled. The correct spelling is “mission.”
Q780. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The disclaimer read that no animals were harmed (1)________ the filming of that scene. However, they forgot that the brand of lipstick that was applied (2)________ the heroines lips for that scene was manufactured from crushed cochineal bugs, which release a pigment commonly used in red lipstick. The other items in the film studio (3)________ used animal fats during their manufacturing. The actors who (4)________ that they are vegan in past interviews are unaware of their indirect involvement in such acts of cruelty against animals. The indirect cruelty against animals does not stop here. For example, the extensive disposal of plastic waste in oceans has made plastic a part of the animal food chain, which is detrimental (5)________ our entire ecosystem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- long
- also
- least
- too
Answer: 2. also
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “also,” which means in addition to what has been mentioned.
Q781. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The teacher asked the students to _______ attention towards the instructions given for the project.
- make
- keen
- had
- pay
Answer: 4. pay
Explanation: The correct phrase is “pay attention,” which means to focus or concentrate on something.
Q782. 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 3.
- forms
- breaks
- customs
- methods
Answer: 4. methods
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “methods,” which refers to the ways or techniques used in teaching and learning.
Q783. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- Immigrete
- Combat
- Relevant
- Professional
Answer: 1. Immigrete
Explanation: The word “Immigrete” is misspelled. The correct spelling is “Immigrate.”
Q784. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The perfume she uses has a strong _________.
- sent
- scent
- cent
- send
Answer: 2. scent
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “scent,” which means a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant.
Q785. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Rosy and Nicky couldn’t provide any evidence to support ________ arguments.
- there
- theirs
- their
- they’re
Answer: 3. their
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “their,” which is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.
Q786. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Conversation is indeed the (1)__________ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (2)_________ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (3)__________ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (4)________. Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (5)____ people so much as your interest in their interest.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- credit
- subject
- luxury
- result
Answer: 2. subject
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “subject,” which means a topic or theme of conversation.
Q787. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The coach was optimistic that Ronald will play the quarter final.
- Tasteful
- Cheerful
- Doubtful
- Helpful
Answer: 3. Doubtful
Explanation: The antonym of “optimistic” is “doubtful,” as it means the opposite of being hopeful or positive.
Q788. Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling from the options.
The advertisement of vacencies in education sector has received huge response.
- Vecencies
- Vacansies
- Vecancies
- Vacancies
Answer: 4. Vacancies
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is “vacancies,” which means available positions or openings.
Q789. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Both the criminals were cruel and ________.
- sympathetic
- warm
- brutal
- diligent
Answer: 3. brutal
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “brutal,” which means extremely cruel or violent.