PIT / PIET
5th sem Degree Engineering
Synonyms
Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given
alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the
italicized bold part of the sentence.
1. He hardly works.
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(a) Strenuously (b) Scarcely (c) Mostly (d) Arduously
2. The number of aboriginal inhabitants in Australia is considerable.[ ]
(a) Primitive (b) Ancient (c) Unoriginal (d) Irrational
3. Harish ran the marathon race in less than 2 hours.
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(a) Succeeded (b) rushed (c)completed (d) scored
4. Since he promised to do so, I presume he will come.
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(a) Think (b) guess (c) suppose (d) believe
5. The inspector was a vigilant young man.
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(a) Smart (b) watchful (c) ambitious (d) intelligent
6. Ashok did not admit his mistake in the beginning.
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(a) Commit (b) Apologize (c) Accept (d) Realize
7. I could achieve success through conscious efforts.
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(a) Efforts done after gaining consciousness
(b) Efforts made with critical awareness
(c) Efforts done without any desire
(d) Tremendous efforts
8. He is quite meticulous in his dealings with others.
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(a) Reserved (b) haughty (c) indifferent (d) very careful
9. The operator was commended for his dexterity
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(a) Co-operation (b) courtesy (c) punctuality (d) skill
10. Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
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(a) Irritable (b) peculiar (c) dull (d) miserly
11. His judicious handling of the matter saved the situation from
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going out of control.
(a) Nervous (b) helpful (c) sensible (d) cautious
12. Radhey Shyam does unpaid work for the charity school.
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(a) Honorable (b) honorary (c)honest (d) honorific
13. Many people buy charms & talismans because they think they [ ]
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will bring them luck.
(a) Amulets (b) tokens (c) lucky cards (d) stones
14. Too many drugs are apt to cause distress.
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(a) Misery (b) depression (c) suffering (d) melancholy
15. Drinking is a vice which ultimately ruins a person.
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(a) Habit (b) crime (c) sin (d) evil
16. Ritu asked Rashmi not to meddle in her affairs.
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(a) Intercede (b) impose (c) cross (d) interfere
17. He listened to my request with indifference.
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(a) Caution (b) displeasure (c) concern (d) disinterest
18. His grandparents had grown feeble & helpless.
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(a) Weak (b) incapacitated (c) timid (d) humiliated
19. Even the loss of her jewels did not disturb the lady’s equanimity. [ ]
(a) Temper (b) composure (c) affability (d) humor
20. The data compiled by the organization was very useful.
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(a) Analyzed (b) enclosed (c) collected (d) published
21. Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature.
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(a) Sensible (b) diligent (c) successful (d) punctual
22. The tour was cancelled on account of incessant rain.
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(a) Constant (b) heavy (c) intermittent (d) unexpected
23. I disdain those who tell lies.
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(a) Condemn (b) scorn (c) hate (d) despise
24. The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful [ ]
monsoon this year too.
(a) Vision (b) morbidity (c) kindness (d) ill-will
25. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
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(a) Praiseworthy (b) readable (c) believable (d) false
26. If you waver at the last minute, you shall failure.
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(a) Resolve (b) decide (c) settle (d) hesitate
27. Kesha could not recollect the incident that had happened in her [ ]
childhood.
(a) Remind (b) recall (c) memorize (d) assemble
28. He was warned at the outset of his career.
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(a) End (b) beginning (c)middle (d) entrance
29. Now the fury of the demonstrators turned against the machines. [ ]
(a) Asperity (b) passion (c) rage (d) acrimony
30. He would have been his close associate, had he not been
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disloyal.
(a) Employee (b) competitor (c) colleague (d) executive
31. He is a candid politician.
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(a) Frank (b) faithful (c) fearless (d) soft spoken
32. He is very discreet while deciding such matters.
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(a) Obstinate (b) cunning (c) prudent (d) trustworthy
33. Science has revealed the mysteries of nature to man.
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(a) Released (b) disclosed (c) opened (d) cleared
34. It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
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(a) Rumour (b) silly notion (c) talk (d) disgraceful action
35. What is the ultimate goal of life?
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(a) Fixed (b) final (c) desire (d) immediate
36. We must eradicate corruption.
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(a) Minimize (b) control (c) condemn (d) uproot
37. I tried to persuade him to change his mind, but he remained
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adamant.
(a) Foolish (b) aggressive (c) stubborn (d) defensive
38. The weavers have to do monotonous work.
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(a) Repetitive (b) exhausting (c) irksome (d) autonomous
39. The house cannot accommodate more people.
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(a) Hold (b) allow (c) hide (d) associate
40. Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the [ ]
art.
(a) Dangerous (b) difficult (c) harmful (d) tricky
41. Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting [ ]
anxiety.
(a) Interest (b) eagerness (c) uneasiness (d) grip (e) curiosity
42. Courtesy does not cost one anything.
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(a) Gentility (b) Civility (c) Amiability (d) Urbanity
43. Some people are extremely fastidious in their choice of dress. [ ]
(a) Pompous (b) Discriminating (c) Fussy (d) Careless
44. His views on children and their upbringing are indeed outlandish.[ ]
(a) Realistic (b) funny (c) strange (d) offensive
45. His credulous nature often landed him in trouble.
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(a) Dreamy (b) naughty (c) innocent (d) willing to believe easily
46. His endeavors proved fruitful.
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(a) Justified (b) Futile (c) Efficient (d) Productive
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47. We were touched by the honesty of the beggar.
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(a) Impressed (b) moved (c) surprised (d) horrified
48. The time I spent in the library was the most rewarding one.
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(a) Precious (b) serviceable (c)profitable (d) paying
49. Many species of animal have become extinct during the last
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hundred years.
(a) Feeble (b) aggressive (c) scattered (d) non-existent
50. If you lack in magnanimity, all your wealth and luxury is useless. [ ]
(a) Planning (b) possessiveness (c) management (d) generosity
51. The antidote to these problems is hard to find.
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(a) Remedy for (b) consequence of (c) cause for (d) result of
52. Malice is a feeling that we should always avoid.
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(a) Envy (b) cruelty (c) spite (d) hatred
53. He deserved the accolade he received.
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(a) Comment (b) honor (c) appreciation (d) blame
54. The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at
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9:00 a.m.
(a) Concisely (b) Approximately (c) Exactly (d) Accurately
55. The ascending temperature in many parts of the world confirms [ ]
global warming which is an environmental hazard.
(a) Rising (b) falling (c) shooting (d) mounting
56. She is a woman of sterling qualities.
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(a) Interesting (b) genuine (c) irritating (d) exciting
57. Although the boys in his class were naughty, he never resorted [ ]
to corporal punishment.
(a) Harsh (b) physical (c) unjust (d) general
58. He wanted to mitigate his burdens.
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(a) Lessen (b) increase (c) postpone (d) leave
59. She adjusted quite well with her husband’s idiosyncrasies.
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(a) Peculiar habits (b) bad habits (c) weaknesses (d) stupid manners
60. He is a sycophant who tries to win over politicians.
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(a) A psychologist (b) an opportunist (c) an unscrupulous man (d) a
flatterer
61. The decision to drop the atom bomb on Hiroshima was a
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grave one.
(a) Serious (b) momentous (c) instinctive (d) impulsive
62. I cannot believe in the veracity of his statement.
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(a) Truth (b) usefulness (c) sincerity (d) falsity
63. For better health we must refrain from smoking.
(a) Dissuade (b) desist (c) prevent (d) curb
64. She takes after her mother.
(a) Follows (b) comes after (c) resembles (d) imitates
65. People thronged to pay homage to the departed leader.
(a) Humility (b) tribute (c) obedience (d) allegiance
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Antonyms
Directions: Each question below consists of a word or a phrase which
is italicized in the sentence given. Select the word or phrase which is
closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicized word.
1. He is very timid person.
a) dashing b) outgoing c) bold d) chivalrous
2. Always avoid late-night jobs.
a) inspire b) compel c) pursue d) take
3. We should not belittle others’ achievements.
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a) recommend b) praise c) encourage d) inspire
4. His appointment was confirmed last month.
a) disappointment b) discharge c) suspension d) dismissal
5. This window-pane is transparent.
a) opaque b) transluscent c) solid d) fragile
6. With the advent of Green Revolution, India now produces
sufficient quantity of foodgrains every year.
a) short b) inadequate c) small d) more
7. He was found guilty.
a) true b) right c) innocent d) correct
8. He has enrolled himself to an elementary course in computer.
a) secondary b) tough c) advanced d) simple
9. He climbed up a stationary wagon.
a) moving b) speeding c) shunting d) standing
10. One can acquire fame only by being truthful, honest and
faithful.
a) lose b) deprive c) forsake d) surrender
11. She is slender in figure.
a) strong b) well-built c) stout d) slim
12. Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus of
hundreds of its citizens.
a) expulsion b) invasion c) immigration d) entry
13. You can’t work out this project with nebulous plans in mind.
a) useful b) practical c) clear d) fundamental
14. He abandoned his family.
a) saved b) supported c) pleased d) encouraged
15. The scene was indeed captivating.
a) hateful b) disgusting c) repulsive d) obscene
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Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country.
a) chance b) peril c) safety d) problem
17. Nourishing food is a necessity both for a pregnant mother and a
baby.
a) Unhygienic b) Poor c) Undercooked d) Heavy
18. People know him for his vanity.
a) humanity b) honesty c) courtesy d) modesty
19. There is a dearth of milk in Delhi nowadays.
a) extravagance b) scarcity c) abundance d) sufficiency
20. A friendly dog met us at the gate.
a) hostile b) quiet c) understanding d) helpful
21. This shop keeps only genuine articles.
a) imported b) spurious c) antique d) duplicate
22. It was a voluntary gesture.
a) compulsory b) violent c) deliberate d) valuable
23. It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired
such a cynical attitude.
a) abbreviate b) alleviate c) advocate d) appreciate
24. Hydra is biologically believed to be immortal.
a) undying b) perishable c) ancient d) eternal
25. Most surfaces are made glossy by polishing.
a) rough b) crude c) dull d) ugly
26. It is obligatory for a common citizen to follow the rules.
a) optional b) superfluous c) necessary d) advisable
27. Phoolan Devi had to surrender under the most pressing
circumstances.
a) release b) claim c) plunder d) attack
28. Machine – civilisation has made human life artificial.
a) genuine b) natural c) true d) authentic
29. It was universally characterised as a progressive
measure.
a) abhorrent b) retrograde c) obstructive d) regressive
30. It was a unanimous decision.
a) uncertain b) partial c) discordant d) divergent
31. We all heard her but it was a superficial talk.
a) profound b) difficult c) secretive d) mystical
32. Last month tomatoes were quite cheap.
a) inexpensive b) costly c) insufficient d) less
33. I accept your plan.
a) deny b) dismiss c) reject d) decline
34. Sherlock Holmes is a fictitious character.
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a) real b) imaginative c) fancy d) foreign
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It was a really a sinister move on his part.
a) malevolent b) sinful c) auspicious d) right
For the first time I saw him speaking so rudely to Deven.
a) softly b) gently c) politely d) slowly
His timidity proved to be costly.
a) boldness b) arrogance c) self-assertion d) self-confidence
The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
a) Gentleness b) honesty c) determination d) pride
He was in a dejected mood.
a) Irritable b) romantic c) jubiliant d) rejected
Arun has an innate sense of humor.
a) natural b) inborn c) unusual d) acquired
Rajesh’s rustic behavior surprised the teacher.
a) Impolite b) genuine c) sophisticated d) awkward
Always be impartial in your dealings.
(a) Discourteous (b) impudent (c) disrespectful (d) unfair
Gandhiji always advocated the use of indigenous goods.
(a) Cheap (b) native (c) silly (d) foreign
Rajesh is a shrewd person.
(a) Boisterous (b) aggressive (c) foolish (d) intelligent
Nothing has been organized properly and confusion
seems inevitable.
(a) Uncertain (b) ineligible (c) inevident (d) inefficient
Never adopt callous attitude towards your duties.
(a) Cooperative (b) cautious (c) considerate (d) courteous
He frequently visits old uncle in his native village.
(a) Temporarily (b) rarely (c) irregularly (d) secretly
Only an inquisitive person can gain proper knowledge.
(a) Careless (b) Indolent (c) Dull (d) Uninterested
The criminal was detained by the police.
(a) Protected (b) dismissed (c) released (d) deterred
What he tells me confirms my ideas.
(a) Verifies (b) Contradicts (c) Opposes (d) Strengthens
Kapil’s bowling yesterday proved very costly.
(a) Economical (b) frugal (c) thrifty (d) expensive
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I cannot see much likeness between the two boys.
(a) Enmity (b) hatred (c) difference (d) dislike
53. I am still dubious about that plan.
(a) Certain (b) doubtful (c) docile (d) faithful
54. The wise say that life is meant not merely to accumulate
wealth but for self-realization.
(a) Amass (b) produce (c) scatter (d) gather
55. He will never turn down your request.
(a) Turn up (b) turn over (c) reject (d) accept
56. Mala is always defiant in her behavior.
(a) Obedient (b) rebellious (c) meek (d) friendly
57. Ashoka was a magnanimous king.
(a) Small (b) petty (c) kind (d) majestic
58. I was upset by his hostile attitude.
(a) Friendly (b) positive (c) negative (d) cowardly
59. Reckless driving causes accidents.
(a) Careful (b) slow (c) good (d) correct
60. The students expected an eminent scientist to inaugurate
the programme.
(a) Illustrious (b) notorious (c) intelligent (d) unknown
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Error Detection
Directions: In each of the following questions, find out which part of
the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is “no
error”.
1) If there a guarantee (a)/ then we are prepared (b)/ to place a bulk
order for your product.(c)/ no error (d)
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2) My daughter-in-laws (a)/ who are in Kolkata (b)/ have come to visit
us.(c)/ no error (d)
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3) He asked me (a)/ what my name is (b)/ and where I came from (c)/ no
error (d)
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4) At the (a)/ annual function of the school (b)/ the principal advised to
the students to be ideal citizens.(c)/ no error (d)
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5) I meet him (a)/ once a blue moon (b)/ so I don’t know much about his
activities.(c)/ no error (d)
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6) I went to his house but (a)/ couldn’t see him (b)/ because he went out
before I arrived.(c)/ no error (d)
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7) After a successful tour of Europe,(a)/ my old parents returned back to
India (b)/ on New Year’s Day.(c)/ No error(d)
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8) Being his sole companion,(a)/ I was the one to who (b)/ he naturally
looked for help.(c)/ no error (d)
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9) He came to report that the work went very slowly (b)/ because the XRay Machine was not working very good (b)/ that morning.(c)/ no
error (d)
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All the players agreed to divide (a)/ the cash prize between
themselves (b)/ without any argument.(c)/ no error (d)
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The tourist did not know the local language, (a)/ but he used
signs to make people understand that he wanted to reach to
Darjeeling quickly.(c)/ no error (d)
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A friend of his (a)/ received him (b)/ at the station.(c)/ no error
(d)
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Neither of them(a)/ are going to attend (b)/ the party on 10
October.(c)/ no error (d)
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I haven’t seen him since 1995 (a)/ and so I cannot say with
certainty (b)/ whether he is alive or dead.(c)/ no error (d)
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He walks five miles which are really a great distance (a)/ for a
man like him (b)/ who is not only old but also ill.(c)/ no error (d) [ ]
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Either my colleague (a)/ or a peon are coming home (b)/ with
the material today.(c)/ no error (d)
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The Vice-Chancellor of our university urged to (a)/ the agitating
students to shun violence and maintain peace on the campus.(c)/ no
error (d)
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Right from his childhood(a)/ he used to prefer (b)/ sports than
studies.(c)/ no error (d)
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Fish and chips (a)/ is my favorite (b)/ dish for lunch.(c)/ no error
(d)
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Despite of repeated warnings, (a)/ he touched a live electric
wire (b)/ and was electrocuted.(c)/ no error (d)
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When the thief broke into their house,(a)/ they raised a hue and
cry (b)/ and the thief caught immediately by the people.(c)/ no error
(d)
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I have tried (a)/ to meet him several times; (b)/ he isn’t never at
home.(c)/ no error (d)
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Neither of them (a)/ send their papers(b)/ in time for the last
seminar.(c)/ no error (d)
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There is not many traffic (a)/ along the street (b)/ where I
live.(c)/ no error (d)
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The front page story was about a schoolgirl,(a)/ that had hurt
herself, (b)/ while saving a child in an accident.(c)/ no error (d)
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The last thing that the fond mother (a)/ gave her only son (b)/
was his blessing.(c)/ no error (d)
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To his innovative ideas and practices in farming (a)/ he was
given (b)/ the Krishi Pandit Award last year.(c)/ No error (d)
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As a dramatist,(a)/ Shaw is superior than (b)/ any other
twentieth century writer.(c)/ no error (d)
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Molly speaks (a)/ French well; (b)/ isn’t it? (c)/ no error (d) [ ]
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Mutton is more hard (a)/ to digest (b)/ than vegetables.(c)/ no
error (d)
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For God Sake (a)/ leave me alone (b)/ and go way from
here.(c)/ no error (d)
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This is a strange world (a)/ where each one pursues their own
golden bubble (b)/ and laughs at others for doing the same.(c)/ no
error (d)
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He told us (a)/ that (b)/ he has not read the book.(c)/ no error
(d)
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The minister announced (a)/ compensation for (b)/ the victims
from the accident.(c)/ no error (d)
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The (a)/ young man (b)/ had no manner.(c)/ no error (d)
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Would you please order (a)/ for tea and biscuits (b)/ for all of
us?(c)/ no error (d)
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This is the old man (a)/ whom I said (b)/ had helped me.(c)/ no
error (d)
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The truck driver accused (a)/ the lady for walking (b)/ in the
middle of the road.(c)/ no error (d)
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I am not familiar with (a)/ all the important places in this
town,(b)/ although I have been living here since two years.(c)/ no
error (d)
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They left (a)/ their luggages (b)/ at the railway station.(c)/ no
error (d)
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You will get (a)/ all the informations (b)/ if you read this booklet
carefully.(c)/ no error (d)
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She sang (a) / very well, (b)/ isn’t it?(c)/ no error (d)
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He is working (a)/ in a bank in New Delhi (b)/ for the past
several months.(c)/ no error (d)
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He is going everyday (a)/ for a morning walk (b)/ with his friends
and neighbors.(c)/ no error (d)
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If you repeat this mistake,(a)/ I will inform to your father (b)/ and
do not blame me then.(c)/ no error (d)
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My neighbor Deepak (a)/ is a person (b)/ that will help
anyone.(c)/ no error (d)
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Now we have banks (a)/ and people deposit there money
their,(b)/ and draw it out by cheques.(c)/ no error (d)
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Apart government agencies,(a)/ a number of private
organizations too (b)/ have been making use of satellites.(c)/ no error
(d)
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More than one (a)/ workmen (b)/ was killed.(c)/ no error (d) [ ]
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The parties disagreed (a)/ on the two first clauses (b)/ in the
agreement.(c)/ no error (d)
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Our first trip was the most interesting one.(a)/ but our second
one was even more interesting.(c)/ no error (d)
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He boasts of having visited Europe many times (a)/ but he can
neither speak English (c)/ nor he can speak French (d)/no error (d) [ ]
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As an officer (a)/ he not only was competent (b)/ but also
honest.(c)/ no error (d)
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If you will come tomorrow (a)/ we can go to the market (b)/ and
do our own shopping together.(c)/ no error (d)
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If we exercise regularly (a)/ we will be (b)/ more healthier.(c)/ no
error (d)
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Just as he was driving along the road,(a)/ a bus pulled up and
the driver asked him (b)/ if he has seen a briefcase on the road.(c)/
no error (d)
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Until you do not go to the station (a)/ to receive him (b)/ I can
hardly feel at ease.(c)/ no error (d)
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Please convey (a)/ my best wishes (b)/ back to your parents.(c)/
no error (d)
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It is difficult to explain (a)/ why did Rajagopalachari resigned
from the Congress in 1940 (c)/ no error (d)
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“ Gulliver’s Travels” are (a)/ the most fascinating adventure
story (b)/ that I have ever read.(c)/ no error (d)
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Meena was so tired (a)/ that she could not hardly (b)/ talk to the
guests for a few minutes.(c)/ no error (d)
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If I was knowing (a)/ why he was absent, (b)/ I would have
informed you.(c)/ no error (d)
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The hundred-rupees notes that he gave them for buying the
goods (b)/ looked genuine (b)/ but later they learnt that the notes
were all counterfeit.(c)/ no error (d)
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Sentence Improvement
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the each sentence. Below
each sentence are given three possible alternatives for the underlined
part. If one of them (a),(b) or (c) is better than the underlined part,
select that option as your answer. If none of these options improve
the sentence, indicate (d) “No Improvement” as your answer.
1) There is no rain in our village for the last six months.
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(a) Has been (b) was (c) had been (d) no improvement
2) The police investigated into the matter.
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(a) With the matter (b) at the matter (c) the matter (d)no improvement[ ]
3) Ramchandra Murthy and his family have been in Guyana from 1985.
(a) Since (b) about (c) on (d) no improvement
4) I am living in this town since 1980.
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(a) Was living (b) shall live (c) have been living (d) no improvement
5) If I was you I shall tell him the truth.
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(a) Am you (b) were you (c) had been you (d) no improvement
6) He is better than any boy in the class.
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(a) Any boys (b) all the boys (c) any other boy (d) no improvement
7) What the nation needs is people of character.
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(a) Are the people of character (b) are people of character (c) is a people
of character (d) no improvement
8) We now come to the important question of whether this great swarm of
galaxies have come from.
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(a) Have come (b) has come from (c) are coming from (d) no
improvement
9) She was as pretty as, if not prettier than, any other girl at the party. [ ]
(a) She was very pretty (b) she was pretty (c) she was the prettiest (d) no
improvement
10) I never saw you at the party yesterday.
[ ]
(a) Have not seen (b) did not see (c) had never seen (d) no improvement
11) I did not wait for him because he went out before I arrived.
[ ]
(a)Has gone out (b) had gone out (c) had been out (d) no improvement
12) Whenever I saw him, he has been reading the same novel.
[ ]
(a) Had been reading (b) read (c) was reading (d) no improvement
13) Since the beginning of the term, we are spending a lot of time on
poetry.
[ ]
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(a) Spent (b) will spend (c) have spent (d) no improvement
14) Your sister cooks well, isn’t it?
[ ]
(a) isn’t she? (b) doesn’t she? (c) doesn’t I? (d) no improvement
15) Dicken’s novels, like many writers, are largely autobiographical [ ]
(a) Like those of many other writers (b) like so many others (c) like
many other novelists (d) no improvement
16) More than one person was killed in the accident.
(a) Were killed (b) are killed (c) have been killed (d) no improvement
17) The poor villagers have waited in bitter cold for more than four hours
now.
[ ]
(a) Have been waiting (b) had waited (c) has been waiting (d) no
improvement
18) You must complete this work up to Sunday.
[ ]
(a) Within Sunday (b) by Sunday (c) until Sunday (d) no
improvement
19) How long do you think Mr.Kamal knew John?
[ ]
(a) Will know (b) knows (c) has known (d) no improvement
20) The passengers have formed queue at the booking-counter much
before a train arrives.
[ ]
(a) Formed (b) have been forming (c) form (d) no improvement
21) Twenty kilometers are not a great distance in these days of fast
moving vehicles.
[ ]
(a) Is not a great distance (b) is no distance (c) aren’t a great
distance (d) no improvement
22) They were working as usually.
[ ]
(a) Usual (b) as usual (c) usually (d) no improvement
23) He is unlikely to come to the party. But if he comes, I would talk [ ]
to him.
(a) If he would come (b) if he is to come (c) if he will come (d) no
improvement
24) If it will rain, the match will be abandoned.
[ ]
(a) If it rains (b) if it would rain (c) if it rained (d) no improvement
25) By the time he arrived, everybody had gone home.
[ ]
(a) When he arrived (b) at which he arrived (d) by which he arrived (d)
no improvement
26) There is no alternate, so we must leave now.
[ ]
(a) Altering (b) alternative (c) alternation (d) no improvement
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27)
The accused refused having murdered anybody.
[ ]
(a) Disagreed (b) denied (c) declaimed (d) no improvement
28) We need honest workers, not people of redoubtable integrity. [ ]
(a) Doubting (b) doubtful (c) doubtless (d) no improvement
29) He lay on the grass enjoying the sunshine.
[ ]
(a) Laid (b) lied (c) led (d) no improvement
30) Many people find it difficult to make both hands meet.
[ ]
(a) Both accounts (b) both hand to mouth (c) both ends meet (d) no
improvement
31) The speaker asked the audience to bear upon him for a few minutes
more.
[ ]
(a) On (b) with (c) for (d) no improvement
32) He told his employer of his plans to leave the business to lead more
leisure life.
[ ]
(a) More leisurely life (b) many leisured life (c) more leisurely live (d)
no improvement
33) A young & successful executive was travelling down a
neighborhood street, going a bit to fast in his new car.
[ ]
(a) A bit too fastly (b) a bit as fast (c) a bit to fastly (d) a bit too fast
34) Since books are quite expensive that many children do not have
access to them.
[ ]
(a) More expensive than (b) so expensive that (c) very expensive (d)
no improvement
35) The passage was so difficult that I could not comprehend it in the
first meeting.
[ ]
(a) As difficult that (b) so difficult as (c) as difficult as (d) no
improvement
36) Besides his wife, his children and other relatives also attends the
function.
[ ]
(a) Too attends (b) also attending (c) also attended (d) no
improvement
37) Many people do not like to switch at one brand to another.
[ ]
(a) Switched in (b) switches at (c) switch from (d) switching on (e) no
improvements
38) The performance of the band on the New Year’s eve was out of
worlds.
[ ]
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(a) Out of the worldly (b) outing of worlds (c) out of the world (d) no
correction required
39) The relationship we have with our clients are the cornerstone of our
future.
[ ]
(a) Our client are (b) each clients is (c) our clients is (d) all clients are
(e) no improvement required
40) A nuclear testing fills the air with radioactive dust and left the area
uninhabitable.
[ ]
(a) And leaves the (b) also leaves the (c) and leaving the (d) no
improvement required
41) Modern ideas of governance started back to the time when people
began to question kings.
[ ]
(a) Started when (b) set back to (c) start back to (d) date back to (e)
no improvement
42) Although complete treatment of cancer is beyond the reach of the
underprivileged but no child should lose his life for want of funds.
[ ]
(a) Though (b) as (c) the (d) since (e) no improvement
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