English MCQ
English MCQ
English MCQ
110): In these questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and indicate your correct answer corresponding to the appropriate letter (A), (B) and (C). If there is no error, indicate your correct answer corresponding to letter (D). 1. No sooner had the hockey match started / when it began / to rain / No error. (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (B) 2. The Secretariat / comprises of / many air- conditioned rooms / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (B) 3. It is high time / he stood on his own / two legs / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (C) 4. You should avoid / to travel / in the rush hour / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (B) 5. There is / only one of his novels / that are interesting/ No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (C) 6. He denied / to have / been there /No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (B) 7. Knowledge of / at least two languages / are required to pass the examination/ No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (C) 8. The members of the Opposition Party in the Parliament / shout upon the minister/ (A) (B) if he makes a wrong statement / No error (C) (D) Ans. (D 9. Every one of the films / you suggested /are not worth seeing / No error (A) (B) (C) (D) Ans. (C) 10. The Secretary and the Principal of the college/ are attending / (A) (B) the District Development Council Meeting at the Collect orate / No error
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com (C) Ans. (D) Directions(Q. 1115) In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words / sentence and indicate your correct answer. 11. The worship of idols or images (A) Atheism (B) Theism (C) Idolatry (D) Iconoclasm Ans. (C) 12. Something that is poisonous or unhealthy (A) Trivial (B) Toxic (C) Torpid (D) Tragic Ans. (B) 13. A remedy for all diseases (A) Amnesia (B) Panacea (C) Intelligentsia (D) Parasol Ans. (B) 14. A hater of mankind (A) Misanthrope (B) Misogynist (C) Philanthropist (D) Misogamist Ans. (A) 15. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks (A) Megalomania (B) Dipsomania (C) Kleptomania (D) Pyromania Ans. (B) Directions(Q. 1620): In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active? Passive Voice. Out of the four a1teratives suggested, select the one which Best Expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice and indicate your correct response. 16. Circumstances will oblige me to go. (D)
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com (A) I will oblige th9 circumstances and go. (B) I shall be obliged to go by the circumstances. (C) Under the circumstances, I should go. (D) I shall be obliged by the circumstances to go Ans. (D) 17. We waste much time on trifles. (A) Much time was wasted on trifles. (B) Much time will be wasted on trifles. (C) Much time is wasted by us on trifles. (D) Much time is wasted on trifles. Ans. (C) 18. Mohan gave the beggar an old shirt. (A) An old shirt was given to Mohan by the beggar. (B) An old shirt was given to the beggar by Mohan. (C) The beggar was gave an old shirt by Mohan. (D) An old shirt was gave to the beggar by Mohan. Ans. (B) 19. They have made him a king. (A) A king has been made by him. (B) He was made a king by them. (C) They have been made kings by him. (D) He has been made a king by them. Ans. (D) 20. Who taught you English? (A) By whom English was taught to you? (B) By whom you were taught English? (C) By whom was English taught to you? (D) By whom are you taught English? Ans. (C) Directions(Q. 2 125): In the following questions, a part of the sentence. is bold. Alternatives to the bold part, which may improve the sentence, are given at (A), (B) and (C). Choose the appropriate alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark (D) as your answer. 21. She has slept for eight hour last night. (A) slept (B) had slept (C) has been sleeping (D) No improvement Ans. (A)
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com 22. I have seen the film and she also has. (A) has also (B) has too (C) too has (D) No improvement Ans. (B) 23. He is in want of a reliable servant. (A) refused (B) needs (C) declined (D) No improvement Ans. (B) 24. He was rejected because he was too young. (A) so (B) hence (C) though (D) No improvement Ans. (D) 25. I hope that I shall get a First Class. (A) I feel that (B) I hope (C) I am hoping (D) No improvement Ans. (B) Directions(Q. 2630): In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given, in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it. 26. (1) Fighting a fire demands a lot of strength and endurance. (P) The breathing unit may weigh as much as 25 kilograms. (Q) The protective clothing the fire-fighter wears will weigh about 10 kilograms. (R) The fire-fighter will normally wear an oxygen mask and carry an oxygen tank. (S) Apart from these he will have to carry the hose and other tools. (6) The weight of the hose and other tools, the fire-fighter carries, will be around 50 kilograms. (A) QPSR (B) QRPS (C) QSPR (D) PRQ Ans. (B)
27. (1) We were taking tea at. the Rathna Tea Stall. (P) We found a tourist, bus which had just rammed into a tamarind tree on the roadside. (Q) We rushed out of the tea stall. (R) We helped the passengers to get out of the bus. (S) Suddenly we heard a loud noise followed by a cry for help. (6) We informed the hospital and also the police about the accident. (A) SQPR (B) QSRP (C) PRSQ (D) RSPQ Ans. (A) 28. (1) Democracy is the primary goal of our Indian Constitution. (P) If representatives do not rule according to the wishes of the people, they are changed in the next election. (Q) In a democracy, the people are the rulers. (R) New representatives who are aware of the needs of the people take their place. (S) They rule through their elected representatives. (6) Thus in a democracy, the responsibilities of the people are great. (A) SQPR (B) QPSR (C) QSPR (D) QSRP Ans. (C) 29. (1) Satellites have been launched into space for various purposes. (P) The other satellites we have launched are the Bhaskara, Apple and Insat- 1 A, 1B, 1C. (Q) We launched our first satellite Aryabhatta on 19th April, 1975. (R) Our latest achievement is the launching of PSLV rocket. (S) Therefore in satellite technology, we are able to compete with other developed countries. (6) Only a few other countries have developed satellite technology. (A) Q PR S (B) Q R P S (C) SQPR (D) SQRP Ans. (A) 30. (1) National Integrity means National Unity for all. (P) They are the evils of communalism and regionalism: (Q) Our Government is taking steps to remove such tendencies. (R) But there are some evil tendencies in our society to hamper our unity. (S) The feeling of Indian ness should be achieved to preserve our unity. (6) And this is what every Indian should aim at.
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com (A) RPQS (B) QPRS (C) QRPS (D) QSPR Ans. (A) Directions(Q. 3140): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your correct answer. PASSAGE In India, from time immemorial, there ..(31)... been a common spiritual outlook on (32)..... to which various races and religions..(33)... made contributions. Thus a subtle but.. (34).. .thread of unity has been running . . . (35)...through the infinite multiplicity of our . . . (36)....For an analytical description of Indians. .(37)... cultural heritage, in the light of . . . (38)... definition given above, it would be... (39).. .to trace her cultural history of ... (40) ... thousand years. 31. (A) rather (B) have (C) has (D) had Ans. (C) 32. (A) manner (B) life (C) happiness (D) behaviour Ans. (B) 33. (A) have (B) has (C) are (D) is Ans. (A) 34. (A) genuine (B) serious (C) strong (D) sincere Ans. (C) 35. (A) out (B) on (C) in
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com (D) all Ans. (D) 36. (A) life (B) fortune (C) future (D) hope Ans. (A) 37. (A) sole (B) special (C) common (D) actual Ans. (C) 38. (A) the (B) a (C) new (D) its Ans. (A) 39. (A) important (B) necessary (C) required (D) useful Ans. (B) 40. (A) many (B) more (C) vivid (D) several Ans. (D) Directions(Q. 4150): In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your correct response. 41. The little girl was knocked down by a speeding car and she lost her.. immediately. (A) conscience (B) conscientious (C) conscious (D) consciousness Ans. (D) 42. They have had to put the football match because of snow.
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com (A) of (B) off (C) up (D) on Ans. (B) 43. She found a few good cards in a shop and she bought.. cards last night. (A) those (B) that (C) them (D) this Ans. (A) 44. Ten miles. a long way to walk. (A) are (B) is (C) are being (D) are not Ans. (B) 45. The mechanic. the vehicle since this morning. (A) repaired (B) repairing (C) has been repairing (D) will be repairing Ans. (C) 46. I complimented him his success in the examination. (A) at (B) on (C) about (D) for Ans. (B) 47. Security arrangements have been tightened up in all.. areas. (A) sensible (B) sensual (C) sensitive (D) sensational Ans. (C) 48. The dramatist must cater the taste of the audience. (A) to (B) over (C) into (D) for
Test brought to you by www.exams.qoney.com Ans. (A) 49. Suitable steps are taken to bring. the cost of living. (A) up (B) over (C) on (D) down Ans. (D) 50. If I had worked hard, I very high marks in the examination. (A) scored (B) would score (C) could score (D) would have scored Ans. (D)