These days command over language and verbal pronunciations are one of the key element mostly for everyone, but if we talk prioritise it is must or can say compulsory for students who are appearing for certain competitive exams.So to help students we are here with some of the questions that will help you to increase your command over your language and explore nicely in exams.
Q-1) Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
1. with
2. over
3. on
4. round
Ans) on
Q-2) The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
1. avidly
2. admiringly
3. thoughtfully
4. earnestly
Ans) avidly
Q-3) Catching the earlier train will give us the ...... to do some shopping.
1. chance
2. luck
3. possibility
4. occasion
Ans) chance
Q-4) I saw a ...... of cows in the field.
1. group
2. herd
3. swarm
4. flock
Ans) herd
In each question, an incomplete statement (Stem) followed by fillers is given. Pick out the best one which can complete incomplete stem correctly and meaningfully.
Q-5)Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ......
1. we could detect that he was very happy
2. he failed to give us an impression of his agony
3. he succeeded in camouflaging his emotions
4. he could succeed in doing it easily
5. people came to know that he was annoyed
Ans) people came to know that he was annoyed
Q-6) Even if it rains I shall come means ......
1. if I come it will not rain
2. if it rains I shall not come
3. I will certainly come whether it rains or not
4. whenever there is rain I shall come
5. I am less likely to come if it rains
Ans) I will certainly come whether it rains or not
Q-7) His appearance is unsmiling but ......
1. his heart is full of compassion for others
2. he looks very serious on most occasions
3. people are afraid of him
4. he is uncompromising on matters of task performance
5. he is full of jealousy towards his colleagues
Ans) his heart is full of compassion for others
Q-8) She never visits any zoo because she is a strong opponent of the idea of ......
1. setting the animals free into forest
2. feeding the animals while others are watching
3. watching the animals in their natural abode
4. going out of the house on a holiday
5. holding the animals in captivity for our joy
Ans) holding the animals in captivity for our joy
Q-9) I felt somewhat more relaxed ......
1. but tense as compared to earlier
2. and tense as compared to earlier
3. as there was already no tension at all
4. and tension-free as compared to earlier
5. because the worry had already captured by mind
Ans) and tension-free as compared to earlier
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
Q-10) The small child does whatever his father was done.
1. has done
2. did
3. does
4. had done
5. No correction required
Ans) Does
Q-11) You need not come unless you want to.
1. You don't need to come unless you want to
2. You come only when you want to
3. You come unless you don't want to
4. You needn't come until you don't want to
5. No correction required
Ans) You don't need to come unless you want to
Q-12) There are not many men who are so famous that they are frequently referred to by their short names only
1. initials
2. signatures
3. pictures
4. middle names
5. No correction required
Ans) Initials
Q-13) The man to who I sold my house was a cheat.
1. to whom I sell
2. to who I sell
3. who was sold to
4. to whom I sold
5. No correction required
Ans) to whom I sold
Q-14) They were all shocked at his failure in the competition.
1. were shocked at all
2. had all shocked at
3. had all shocked by
4. had been all shocked on
5. No correction required
Ans) No correction required
Q-15) I need not offer any explanation regarding this incident - my behaviour is speaking itself.
1. will speak to itself
2. speaks for itself
3. has been speaking
4. speaks about itself
5. No correction required
Q-16) He is too important for tolerating any delay.
1. to tolerate
2. to tolerating
3. at tolerating
4. with tolerating
5. No correction required
Ans) to tolerate
Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Q-17) Applying for Seasonal Employment occurs when a person requests to be considered for a job that is dependent on a particular season or time of year. Which situation below is the best example of Applying for Seasonal Employment?
1. The ski instructors at Top of the Peak Ski School work from December through March.
2. Matthew prefers jobs that allow him to work outdoors.
3. Lucinda makes an appointment with the beach resort restaurant manager to interview for the summer waitressing position that was advertised in the newspaper.
4. Doug's ice cream shop stays open until 11 p.m. during the summer months.
Ans) Lucinda makes an appointment with the beach resort restaurant manager to interview for the summer waitressing position that was advertised in the newspaper.
Q-18) Violating an Apartment Lease occurs when a tenant does something prohibited by the legally binding document that he or she has signed with a landlord. Which situation below is the best example of Violating an Apartment Lease?
1. Tim has decided to move to another city, so he calls his landlord to tell him that he is not interested in renewing his lease when it expires next month.
2. Valerie recently lost her job and, for the last three months, has neglected to pay her landlord the monthly rent they agreed upon in writing when she moved into her apartment eight months ago.
3. Mark writes a letter to his landlord that lists numerous complaints about the apartment he has agreed to rent for two years.
4. Leslie thinks that her landlord is neglecting the building in which she rents an apartment. She calls her attorney to ask for advice.
Ans) Valerie recently lost her job and, for the last three months, has neglected to pay her landlord the monthly rent they agreed upon in writing when she moved into her apartment eight months ago.
Q-19) An Informal Gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner. Which situation below is the best example of an Informal Gathering?
1. The book club meets on the first Thursday evening of every month.
2. After finding out about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after work.
3. Mary sends out 25 invitations for the bridal shower she is giving for her sister.
4. Whenever she eats at the Mexican restaurant, Clara seems to run into Peter.
Ans) After finding out about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after work.
Q-20) People speculate when they consider a situation and assume something to be true based on inconclusive evidence. Which situation below is the best example of Speculation?
1. Francine decides that it would be appropriate to wear jeans to her new office on Friday after reading about "Casual Fridays" in her employee handbook.
2. Mary spends thirty minutes sitting in traffic and wishes that she took the train instead of driving.
3. After consulting several guidebooks and her travel agent, Jennifer feels confident that the hotel she has chosen is first-rate.
4. When Emily opens the door in tears, Theo guesses that she's had a death in her family.
Ans) When Emily opens the door in tears, Theo guesses that she's had a death in her family.
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