English - Online Test
Q1. Which of the following word is opposite to the word “endowed”?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Endowed - to furnish, as with some talent, faculty, or quality; equip, to provide with a permanent fund or source of income
Graced - a pleasing or attractive quality, to lend or add grace to
Catered - to provide or supply what amuses, is desired, or gives pleasure, comfort, etc.
Deprived - marked by deprivation; lacking the necessities of life, as adequate food and shelter
Endued - to invest or endow with some gift, quality, or faculty
Q2. Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The label of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is (E) i.e no error. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Rising tensions between nations ever (A)/ since Trump came to power has (B)/ traders and investors concerned and (C)/ unclear on the next course of action. (D)
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The error lies in part B of the sentence as the verb 'has' is incorrect with the plural subject 'rising tensions.' The subject must always agree with the verb. Thus the correct verb here must be 'have.'
Q3. The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair:
Gladiator : Arena
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
A gladiator performs in an arena. Commutators use trains. Lawyers performs, but do not entertain like a gladiator. Similarly, teachers educate. Only dancers performs on a stage.
Q4. In a world filled with uncertainty, he was glad to have many good friends. He had always assisted them in times of need and was confident that they would reciprocate. However, the events of the last week proved him wrong.
Which of the following inference(s) is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above passage?
(i) His friends were always asking him to help them.
(ii) He felt that when in need of help, his friends would let him down.
(iii) He was sure that his friends would help him when in need.
(iv) His friends did not help him last week.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q5. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence;
If we manage to ____ our natural resources, we would leave a better planet for our children.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q6. They were requested not to quarrel with others.
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word quarrel?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
They were requested not to quarrel with others.
Quarrel has a similar meaning to ‘fall out’
Q7. Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar
and usage.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
(B) there was no needed information
(C) not really useful
(D) would not have been
Q8. Direction: The following questions has two statements numbered I and II are given. These may to cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without having any relationship. Read both the statements in each question and mark your answer.
Statements:
I. The university has instructed al the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of mobile phones inside the college premises.
II. Majority of the teachers of the colleges signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances.
I. The university has instructed al the colleges under its jurisdiction to ban use of mobile phones inside the college premises.
II. Majority of the teachers of the colleges signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
II. Majority of the teachers of the colleges signed a joint petition to the university complaining the disturbances.
Q9. Which of the following word means " the action of making use of and benefiting from resources "?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Nurturance- warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care
Exploitation - the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work
Fostering – to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage:
Upkeep - the process or activity of providing an establishment, machine, person, etc.,
Q10. Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The label of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, the answer is (E) i.e no error. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.
Quite contrary to the traditional belief that equity (A)/ and bonds move in opposite direction, the sell-off in (B)/ bonds points to market nervousness around the scaling back of (C)/ monetary policy and it may prove to be risky in the economy. (D)
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The error lies in part D of the sentence as the preposition 'in' is incorrect and must be replaced with 'for' to make the sentence correct. The correct meaning of the sentence is conveyed only with the use of 'for'.
