Q814. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
During the days of slavery, there lived (1)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (2)_____ freedom, he ran away from his master’s house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (3)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slave’s hand. But just then, both of (4)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (5)_____thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- her
- him
- us
- them
Answer: 4. them
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “them,” which is the plural pronoun referring to both the slave and the lion.
Q815. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined word in the given sentence.
As a punishment for his betrayal to his country, the spy who sold secrets was sent to prison.
- Infidelity
- Loyalty
- Perilous
- Nasty
Answer: 2. Loyalty
Explanation: The antonym of “betrayal” is “loyalty,” as it means the opposite of disloyalty or treachery.
Q816. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Emily is a American living in Paris for her work.
- a American
- living in Paris
- Emily is
- for her work
Answer: 1. a American
Explanation: The segment “a American” contains an error. The correct form should be “an American,” as “American” starts with a vowel sound.
Q817. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
There was an gang of thieves spotted at our local bank, make sure to be careful.
- at our local bank
- make sure to be careful
- There was an gang
- of thieves spotted
Answer: 3. There was an gang
Explanation: The segment “There was an gang” contains an error. The correct form should be “There was a gang,” as “gang” starts with a consonant sound.
Q818. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
I was reading a book two days back. It was titled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. It was fantastic. It has now become my favourite (1)________. It is about a boy named Charlie who is (2) ________ poor. He wins a golden ticket that (3) ________ him to enter the most famous chocolate factory in the world. He (4)________it with his grandfather. But the other kids who accompany him are nasty. They are all spoilt. But you have to read the book to (5) ________out more about them. The amazing part of the book is that it is like a dream come true.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- bears
- gets
- suffers
- allows
Answer: 4. allows
Explanation: The correct word to fill in the blank is “allows,” which means to give permission or make it possible.
Q819. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The meeting / will taking / place next / Wednesday.
- place next
- will taking
- The meeting
- Wednesday.
Answer: 2. will taking
Explanation: The segment “will taking” contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be “will take,” as “will” is followed by the base form of the verb.
Q820. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
This artwork / are a wonderful example / of the period’s vogue / for realistic style.
- This artwork
- of the period’s vogue
- for realistic style
- are a wonderful example
Answer: 4. are a wonderful example
Explanation: The segment “are a wonderful example” contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be “is a wonderful example,” as “artwork” is singular.
Q821. 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’.
I had to write a letter of mistake to my father for the blunder I made.
- apology
- No substitution required
- gratitude
- circumstance
Answer: 1. apology
Explanation: The correct word to substitute “mistake” is “apology,” which means an expression of regret for having done something wrong.
Q822. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
He takes his always dog for a walk in the park.
- always his
- his always
- always dog
- dog always
Answer: 2. his always
Explanation: The correct phrase is “his always,” which correctly places the possessive pronoun before the adjective and noun.