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English Practice Test 1

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Select the option which best expresses the sentence in active/passive voice: “I remember my sister taking me to the museum.”
    (A) I remember taken to the museum by my sister.
    (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (C) I remember myself being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (D) I remember I was taken to the museum by my sister.
  2. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “I asked my sister if she had returned the mobile phone to her friend.”
    (A) I said to my sister, “Have you return the mobile phone to your friend?”
    (B) I asked my sister, ‘Did you return the mobile phone to my friend?’
    (C) I said to my sister, “Have you returned the mobile phone to my friend?”
    (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
  3. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “‘Where will you be tomorrow’, she said, ‘in case I have to call you?”
    (A) She enquired about his whereabouts the next day in case she would have to call him.
    (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (C) She asked him where he will be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (D) She said to him where he would be tomorrow in case she would have to call him.
  4. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective and Adverb
    (B) Noun and Verb
    (C) Conjunction and Preposition
    (D) Adverb and Preposition
  5. Public declaration by a political party of Principles and Policy is called
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom having more than one husband at the same time
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Complete the sentences. “Tonight’s game was …….. because of the rain.”
    (A) struck off
    (B) called-off
    (C) winning
    (D) played
  8. Complete the sentences. “…….. having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.”
    (A) Despite off.
    (B) In spite of
    (C) Although
    (D) Inspite
  9. Nearest in meaning. “Premium-“
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  10. Meaning of Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  11. Write opposite meaning, Established
    (A) New
    (B) Old
    (C) Fixed
    (D) Secure
  12. The bullet missed his heart _______ two inches.
    (A) of
    (B) by
    (C) from
    (D) at
  13. A type of poem containing 14 lines each of 10 syllables and with a formal pattern of rhymes is called:
    (A) Sonnet
    (B) Ode
    (C) Limerick
    (D) Ballad
  14. Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in BOLD to make it grammatically correct? “Richa could not solve the problem at all and was at HER WITS”
    (A) Her wits’ end
    (B) The wit’s end
    (C) Her witty end
    (D) The wit end
  15. To reduce costs, we should replace our current system BY MUCH EFFICIENT one
    (A) Through more efficient
    (B) Efficiently by
    (C) With a more efficient
    (D) For better efficiency
  16. One of these four BOLD printed words may either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word. “Many Indian firms have (A) ENTRY into (B) PARTNERSHIP with (C) FOREIGN firms of (D) LATE.”
    (A) ENTRY
    (B) PARTNERSHIP
    (C) FOREIGN
    (D) LATE.
  17. This is a (A) PRIME (B) EXAMPLE of what the government can (C) ACHIVE if it is (D) DETERMINE. Find out the word with error.
    (A) PRIME
    (B) EXAMPLE
    (C) ACHIVE
    (D) DETERMINE
  18. Choose the word which is the closest in meaning to the word given in capital letters. “DEVASTATE”
    (A) Build
    (B) Construct
    (C) Destroy
    (D) Compromise
  19. Choose the word which is the closest in meaning to the word given in capital letters. “INDUCE”
    (A) Destroy
    (B) Prevent
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Persuade
  20. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. “MITIGATE”
    (A) Alleviate
    (B) Assuage
    (C) Increase
    (D) Lessen

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    • Explanation: The passive voice construction for “remember [someone] doing [something]” is “remember being done by [someone]”.
  2. (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
    • Explanation: When changing an interrogative sentence in the present perfect to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes, and the question becomes a statement using ‘if’ and the past perfect tense.
  3. (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    • Explanation: When changing a future tense question to indirect speech, the tense shifts to the conditional future (would), and the time reference changes (“tomorrow” to “the next day”).
  4. (A) Adjective and Adverb
    • Explanation: In (i) “There is time ‘enough’ and to spare,” ‘enough’ modifies ‘time’ (a noun), acting as an adjective. In (ii) “You know well ‘enough’ what I mean,” ‘enough’ modifies ‘well’ (an adverb), acting as an adverb.
  5. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration by a political party of principles and policy.
  6. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: Polyandry is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  7. (B) called-off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. The past participle “called-off” fits the sentence context.
  8. (A) Despite off.
    • Explanation: The correct phrase to express a concession is “Despite” or “In spite of”. The provided option (A) is from the source, reflecting how it was presented.
  9. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: “Premium” means of superior quality or value.
  10. (C) Encourage
    • Explanation: To “exhort” means to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
  11. (A) New
    • Explanation: “Established” means having been in existence for a long time and recognized. “New” is its direct opposite.
  12. (B) by
    • Explanation: The preposition “by” is used to indicate the margin or amount by which something is missed.
  13. (A) Sonnet
    • Explanation: A sonnet is a type of poem consisting of 14 lines, typically with 10 syllables per line, and a formal rhyme scheme.
  14. (A) Her wits’ end
    • Explanation: The correct idiom is “at one’s wits’ end,” meaning at the end of one’s mental resources; utterly perplexed.
  15. (C) With a more efficient
    • Explanation: The verb “replace” is typically followed by “with” when introducing the substitute. “Much efficient” should be “more efficient.”
  16. (D) LATE.
    • Explanation: The word “LATE” is inappropriately used at the end of the sentence. It should likely be “lately” (meaning recently) or the sentence should be restructured.
  17. (C) ACHIVE
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is “achieve”.
  18. (C) Destroy
    • Explanation: To “devastate” means to destroy or ruin something.
  19. (D) Persuade
    • Explanation: To “induce” means to persuade or influence (someone) to do something.
  20. (C) Increase
    • Explanation: To “mitigate” means to make something less severe, serious, or painful. Its opposite would be to make it worse or “increase” it.

English Practice Test 2 

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Choose the correctly spelt word.
    (A) Harasment
    (B) Harrasmant
    (C) Harassment
    (D) Harresment
  2. Choose the correctly spelt word.
    (A) Consensus.
    (B) Concensus-
    (C) Consencus
    (D) Consansus
  3. Choose the option having similar meaning to Capital word. PIOUS
    (A) Religious
    (B) Sympathetic
    (C) Afraid
    (D) Faithful
  4. Choose the option having similar meaning to Capital word. REPLENISH
    (A) Restore
    (B) Recharge
    (C) Accelerate
    (D) Exhaust
  5. A hater of knowledge and learning
    (A) Bibliophile
    (B) Philologist
    (C) Misogynist
    (D) Misologist
  6. Choose the correct option for filling up the blanks. “In ____ to picking up milk from the grocery store we also need to get some bread because my cousin ate all of it in past week.”
    (A) further
    (B) addition
    (C) aftermath
    (D) besides
  7. Select the most appropriate option to change the sentence from Direct Speech to Reported Speech. “I am going out tonight” Luxmi said
    (A) Luxmi said that she was going out tonight.
    (B) Luxmi said that she was going out that night.
    (C) Luxmi said she was going out that night.
    (D) Luxmi said that she will that night.
  8. The King ordered that they should celebrate their victory.
    (A) The King said, “One should celebrate their victory”.
    (B) The King said, “I order everyone to celebrate”.
    (C) The King said, “We should celebrate our victory”.
    (D) The King said, “We may celebrate”.
  9. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. “Everything is funny as long as it ” IS HAPPENING TOO ” somebody else.”
    (A) has been happening for
    (B) could have happened to
    (C) was happening to
    (D) is happening to
  10. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom as underlined. “Everyone likes her since she always remains in high spirits.”
    (A) talkative
    (B) cheerful
    (C) well dressed
    (D) courteous
  11. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom as underlined. “He was a King who ruled his subjects with a high hand”
    (A) oppressively
    (B) kindly
    (C) conveniently
    (D) sympathetically.
  12. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  13. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  14. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise
  15. A cock and bull story:
    (A) Long story
    (B) Factual story
    (C) True story
    (D) A lie
  16. To miss the bus:
    (A) to miss an opportunity
    (B) to miss the daily
    (C) to find fault with others
    (D) to argue without reason
  17. I have been living here _______ 2009.
    (A) from
    (B) since
    (C) for
    (D) between
  18. She fell prey _______ malaria.
    (A) of
    (B) for
    (C) into
    (D) to
  19. Rohan is good _______ mathematics.
    (A) in
    (B) for
    (C) at
    (D) on
  20. What will be past indefinite tense of “I play cricket”:
    (A) I have been playing cricket
    (B) I played cricket.
    (C) I had played cricket.
    (D) I did not play cricket.

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (C) Harassment
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Harassment’.
  2. (A) Consensus.
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Consensus’.
  3. (A) Religious
    • Explanation: ‘Pious’ means devoutly religious.
  4. (A) Restore
    • Explanation: ‘Replenish’ means to fill something up again, to restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.
  5. (D) Misologist
    • Explanation: A ‘misologist’ is a hater of reason or enlightenment; broadly, a hater of knowledge/learning.
  6. (B) addition
    • Explanation: The correct phrase is “In addition to,” meaning as well as, or also.
  7. (B) Luxmi said that she was going out that night.
    • Explanation: In reported speech, “am going” (present continuous) changes to “was going” (past continuous), and “tonight” changes to “that night”.
  8. (C) The King said, “We should celebrate our victory”.
    • Explanation: “Ordered that they should…” means an order or strong suggestion. If “they” referred to the King and his people, “We should celebrate our victory” in direct speech would become “The King ordered that they should celebrate their victory” in reported speech.
  9. (D) is happening to
    • Explanation: The word “too” (meaning also, or excessively) is incorrect here. The preposition “to” is needed. “Happening to somebody else.”
  10. (B) cheerful
    • Explanation: “In high spirits” means happy and cheerful.
  11. (A) oppressively
    • Explanation: “With a high hand” means in an arrogant or domineering way, without regard for the feelings of others; oppressively.
  12. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ all relate to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  13. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  14. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively working in one’s profession.
  15. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue and unlikely; a fabricated tale.
  16. (A) to miss an opportunity
    • Explanation: To “miss the bus” means to fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
  17. (B) since
    • Explanation: ‘Since’ is used to indicate a starting point in time, usually with perfect tenses.
  18. (D) to
    • Explanation: The correct preposition to use with “fell prey” is “to”.
  19. (C) at
    • Explanation: When referring to proficiency in a subject or skill, the preposition ‘at’ is used with ‘good’.
  20. (B) I played cricket.
    • Explanation: The past indefinite (simple past) tense of “I play cricket” is “I played cricket.”

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English Practice Test 3

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Select the option which best expresses the sentence in active/passive voice: “I remember my sister taking me to the museum.”
    (A) I remember taken to the museum by my sister.
    (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (C) I remember myself being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (D) I remember I was taken to the museum by my sister.
  2. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “I asked my sister if she had returned the mobile phone to her friend.”
    (A) I said to my sister, “Have you return the mobile phone to your friend?”
    (B) I asked my sister, ‘Did you return the mobile phone to my friend?’
    (C) I said to my sister, “Have you returned the mobile phone to my friend?”
    (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
  3. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “‘Where will you be tomorrow’, she said, ‘in case I have to call you?”
    (A) She enquired about his whereabouts the next day in case she would have to call him.
    (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (C) She asked him where he will be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (D) She said to him where he would be tomorrow in case she would have to call him.
  4. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective and Adverb
    (B) Noun and Verb
    (C) Conjunction and Preposition
    (D) Adverb and Preposition
  5. Public declaration by a political party of Principles and Policy is called
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom having more than one husband at the same time
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Complete the sentences. “Tonight’s game was …….. because of the rain.”
    (A) upon
    (B) called-off
    (C) into
    (D) off
  8. Complete the sentences. “…….. having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.”
    (A) Despite off.
    (B) In spite of
    (C) Although
    (D) Inspite
  9. Nearest in meaning. “Premium-“
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  10. Meaning of Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  11. Write opposite meaning, Established
    (A) New
    (B) Old
    (C) Fixed
    (D) Secure
  12. The bullet missed his heart _______ two inches.
    (A) of
    (B) by
    (C) from
    (D) at
  13. A type of poem containing 14 lines each of 10 syllables and with a formal pattern of rhymes is called:
    (A) Sonnet
    (B) Ode
    (C) Limerick
    (D) Ballad
  14. Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in BOLD to make it grammatically correct? “Richa could not solve the problem at all and was at HER WITS”
    (A) Her wits’ end
    (B) The wit’s end
    (C) Her witty end
    (D) The wit end
  15. To reduce costs, we should replace our current system BY MUCH EFFICIENT one
    (A) Through more efficient
    (B) Efficiently by
    (C) With a more efficient
    (D) For better efficiency
  16. One of these four BOLD printed words may either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word. “Many Indian firms have (A) ENTRY into (B) PARTNERSHIP with (C) FOREIGN firms of (D) LATE.”
    (A) ENTRY
    (B) PARTNERSHIP
    (C) FOREIGN
    (D) LATE.
  17. This is a (A) PRIME (B) EXAMPLE of what the government can (C) ACHIVE if it is (D) DETERMINE. Find out the word with error.
    (A) PRIME
    (B) EXAMPLE
    (C) ACHIVE
    (D) DETERMINE
  18. Choose the word which is the closest in meaning to the word given in capital letters. “DEVASTATE”
    (A) Build
    (B) Construct
    (C) Destroy
    (D) Compromise
  19. Choose the word which is the closest in meaning to the word given in capital letters. “INDUCE”
    (A) Destroy
    (B) Prevent
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Persuade
  20. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. “MITIGATE”
    (A) Alleviate
    (B) Assuage
    (C) Increase
    (D) Lessen

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    • Explanation: The passive voice construction for “remember [someone] doing [something]” is “remember being done by [someone]”.
  2. (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
    • Explanation: When changing an interrogative sentence in the present perfect to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes, and the question becomes a statement using ‘if’ and the past perfect tense.
  3. (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    • Explanation: When changing a future tense question to indirect speech, the tense shifts to the conditional future (would), and the time reference changes (“tomorrow” to “the next day”).
  4. (A) Adjective and Adverb
    • Explanation: In (i) “enough” modifies ‘time’ (a noun), acting as an adjective. In (ii) “enough” modifies ‘well’ (an adverb), acting as an adverb.
  5. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and policy by a political party or ruler.
  6. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: Polyandry is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  7. (B) called-off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. The past participle “called-off” fits the sentence context.
  8. (A) Despite off.
    • Explanation: The correct phrase to express a concession is “Despite” or “In spite of”. The provided option (A) is the one with the correct meaning as written in the source. However, grammatically, it should be “Despite having worked” or “In spite of having worked.” Given the options and the source context, “Despite off” likely reflects a source error or informal usage.
  9. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: “Premium” means of superior quality or value.
  10. (C) Encourage
    • Explanation: To “exhort” means to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
  11. (A) New
    • Explanation: “Established” means having been in existence for a long time and recognized. “New” is its direct opposite.
  12. (B) by
    • Explanation: The preposition “by” is used to indicate the margin or amount by which something is missed.
  13. (A) Sonnet
    • Explanation: A sonnet is a type of poem consisting of 14 lines, typically with 10 syllables per line, and a formal rhyme scheme.
  14. (A) Her wits’ end
    • Explanation: The correct idiom is “at one’s wits’ end,” meaning at the end of one’s mental resources; utterly perplexed.
  15. (C) With a more efficient
    • Explanation: The verb “replace” is typically followed by “with” when introducing the substitute. “Much efficient” should be “more efficient.”
  16. (D) LATE.
    • Explanation: The word “LATE” is inappropriately used at the end of the sentence. It should likely be “lately” (meaning recently) or the sentence should be restructured.
  17. (C) ACHIVE
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is “achieve”.
  18. (C) Destroy
    • Explanation: To “devastate” means to destroy or ruin something.
  19. (D) Persuade
    • Explanation: To “induce” means to persuade or influence (someone) to do something.
  20. (C) Increase
    • Explanation: To “mitigate” means to make something less severe, serious, or painful. Its opposite would be to make it worse or “increase” it.

English Practice Test 4

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Use Correct words in place of bold letters given in these two sentences. “(i) It is better to seek advice from a financial CONSULTANT on how to SAFE your business. (ii) On two CONSECUTIVE nights two greatest ICONES of show business were honoured with UNPRECEDENTED AFFECTION.”
    (A) (i) Write ‘secure’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (B) (i) Write ‘save’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (C) (i) Write ‘safe’ in place of ‘secure’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (D) (i) No change. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
  2. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective and Adverb
    (B) Noun and Verb
    (C) Conjunction and Preposition
    (D) Adverb and Preposition
  3. His behaviour compelled me to “given him a piece of my mind”
    (A) Scold him
    (B) Pardon him
    (C) Make him my friend
    (D) Take him into confidence
  4. “In black and white”
    (A) In short
    (B) Useless
    (C) In writing
    (D) In full swing
  5. Public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc. of principles and policy:
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. ESTABLISHED
    (A) Small
    (B) New
    (C) Orthodox
    (D) Modern
  8. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. AFFLUENT
    (A) Affected
    (B) Poor
    (C) Uneducated
    (D) Usual
  9. Tonight’s game was ____ because of the rain.
    (A) struck off
    (B) called off
    (C) winning
    (D) played
  10. ____ having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.
    (A) In spite of
    (B) On
    (C) Since
    (D) Despite off
  11. Choose the word/phrase below which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase in BOLD. PREMIUM
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  12. Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  13. It is better to Seek (A) / Advice from a Financial (B)/Consultant on how to (C) / Safe your business / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  14. On two Consecutive nights two greatest (A)/ Icones of show business were honoured with (B)/Unprecedented (C) / Affection / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  15. The emperor of China had …. 14 …. some peaches to the king of the Turkey with a note 15… that the fruit gives long life to anyone who eats them. As the fruits were being shown to the ruler Ram giving into the temptation 16 …. up one of the luscious peaches and bit into it.
    Choose option for blank 14:
    (A) parcel
    (B) grown
    (C) bought
    (D) sent
  16. Choose option for blank 15:
    (A) stating
    (B) attach
    (C) stuck
    (D) secured
  17. Choose option for blank 16:
    (A) reached
    (B) picked
    (C) take
    (D) secure
  18. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (A) Argument
    (B) Arguement
    (C) Argumant
    (D) Arguemant
  19. My Father (A)/ deals (B)/ with garments (C)/ No error (D). Choose the part with the error or select D for no error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  20. Knowledge of (A)/ at least two languages (B)/ are required to pass the examination (C)/ No error (D). Choose the part with the error or select D for no error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (A) (i) Write ‘secure’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    • Explanation: In (i), “safe” should be “secure” as it means to protect or make safe. In (ii), “Icones” is misspelled and should be “Icons”.
  2. (A) Adjective and Adverb
    • Explanation: In “There is time ‘enough’ and to spare,” ‘enough’ modifies ‘time’ (a noun), functioning as an adjective. In “You know well ‘enough’ what I mean,” ‘enough’ modifies ‘well’ (an adverb), functioning as an adverb.
  3. (A) Scold him
    • Explanation: To “give someone a piece of one’s mind” is an idiom meaning to speak angrily to someone because you are annoyed at something they have done.
  4. (C) In writing
    • Explanation: The idiom “in black and white” means in written or printed form.
  5. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc., of principles and policy.
  6. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: Polyandry is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  7. (B) New
    • Explanation: ‘Established’ means having been in existence for a long time and recognized. ‘New’ is its opposite.
  8. (B) Poor
    • Explanation: ‘Affluent’ means wealthy. ‘Poor’ is its direct opposite.
  9. (B) called off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. “Called off” is the correct past participle form.
  10. (A) In spite of
    • Explanation: “In spite of” is the correct phrase to express a contrast or concession.
  11. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: ‘Premium’ means of superior quality or value.
  12. (C) Encourage
    • Explanation: To “exhort” means to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
  13. (D) D
    • Explanation: The phrase “Safe your business” should be “secure your business” or “save your business.” “Safe” is an adjective, not a verb here.
  14. (A) A
    • Explanation: “Icones” is misspelled; the correct word is “Icons”.
  15. (D) sent
    • Explanation: The context implies the emperor dispatched peaches, so “sent” is the most appropriate verb.
  16. (A) stating
    • Explanation: The note would be “stating” (declaring) that the fruit gives long life.
  17. (B) picked
    • Explanation: To “pick up” a fruit means to grasp it. “Picked up” fits the context of taking a peach from a display.
  18. (A) Argument
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Argument’.
  19. (D) D
    • Explanation: The sentence “My Father deals with garments” is grammatically correct, so there is no error.
  20. (C) C
    • Explanation: The subject of the sentence is “Knowledge,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be “is required” instead of “are required.”

English Practice Test 5

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. How is the word ‘enough’ used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective & Adverb
    (B) Noun & Verb
    (C) Conjunction & Preposition
    (D) Adverb & Preposition
  2. His behaviour compelled me to “given him a piece of my mind”
    (A) Scold him
    (B) Pardon him
    (C) Make him my friend
    (D) Take him into confidence
  3. “In black and white”
    (A) In short
    (B) Useless
    (C) In writing
    (D) In full swing
  4. Public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc. of principles and policy:
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  5. Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  6. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. ESTABLISHED
    (A) Small
    (B) New
    (C) Orthodox
    (D) Modern
  7. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. AFFLUENT
    (A) Affected
    (B) Poor
    (C) Uneducated
    (D) Usual
  8. Tonight’s game was ____ because of the rain.
    (A) struck off
    (B) called off
    (C) winning
    (D) played
  9. ____ having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.
    (A) In spite of
    (B) On
    (C) Since
    (D) Despite off
  10. Choose the word/phrase below which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase in BOLD. PREMIUM
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  11. Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  12. It is better to Seek (A) / Advice from a Financial (B)/Consultant on how to (C) / Safe your business / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  13. On two Consecutive nights two greatest (A)/ Icones of show business were honoured with (B)/Unprecedented (C) / Affection / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  14. The emperor of China had …. 14 …. some peaches to the king of the Turkey with a note 15… that the fruit gives long life to anyone who eats them. As the fruits were being shown to the ruler Ram giving into the temptation 16 …. up one of the luscious peaches and bit into it.
    Choose option for blank 14:
    (A) parcel
    (B) grown
    (C) bought
    (D) sent
  15. Choose option for blank 15:
    (A) stating
    (B) attach
    (C) stuck
    (D) secured
  16. Choose option for blank 16:
    (A) reached
    (B) picked
    (C) take
    (D) secure
  17. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  18. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  19. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise
  20. A cock and bull story:
    (A) Long story
    (B) Factual story
    (C) True story
    (D) A lie

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (A) Adjective & Adverb
    • Explanation: In (i) “enough” modifies ‘time’ (a noun), acting as an adjective. In (ii) “enough” modifies ‘well’ (an adverb), acting as an adverb.
  2. (A) Scold him
    • Explanation: To “give him a piece of my mind” is an idiom meaning to scold or reprimand someone.
  3. (C) In writing
    • Explanation: The idiom “in black and white” means in written or printed form.
  4. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and policy by a political party, ruler, etc.
  5. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: Polyandry is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  6. (B) New
    • Explanation: ‘Established’ means having been in existence for a long time and recognized. ‘New’ is its opposite.
  7. (B) Poor
    • Explanation: ‘Affluent’ means wealthy. ‘Poor’ is its direct opposite.
  8. (B) called off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. “Called off” is the correct past participle form.
  9. (A) In spite of
    • Explanation: “In spite of” is the correct phrase to express a contrast or concession.
  10. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: ‘Premium’ means of superior quality or value.
  11. (C) Encourage
    • Explanation: To “exhort” means to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
  12. (D) D
    • Explanation: The phrase “Safe your business” should be “secure your business” or “save your business.” “Safe” is an adjective, not a verb here.
  13. (A) A
    • Explanation: “Icones” is misspelled; the correct word is “Icons”.
  14. (D) sent
    • Explanation: The context implies the emperor dispatched peaches, so “sent” is the most appropriate verb.
  15. (A) stating
    • Explanation: The note would be “stating” (declaring) that the fruit gives long life.
  16. (B) picked
    • Explanation: To “pick up” a fruit means to grasp it. “Picked up” fits the context of taking a peach from a display.
  17. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ all relate to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  18. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  19. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively working in one’s profession.
  20. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue and unlikely; a fabricated tale.

English Practice Test 6

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. To miss the bus:
    (A) to miss an opportunity
    (B) to miss the daily
    (C) to find fault with others
    (D) to argue without reason
  2. I have been living here _______ 2009.
    (A) from
    (B) since
    (C) for
    (D) between
  3. She fell prey _______ malaria.
    (A) of
    (B) for
    (C) into
    (D) to
  4. Rohan is good _______ mathematics.
    (A) in
    (B) for
    (C) at
    (D) on
  5. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (A) Argument
    (B) Arguement
    (C) Argumant
    (D) Arguemant
  6. My Father (A)/ deals (B)/ with garments (C)/ No error (D).
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  7. Knowledge of (A)/ at least two languages (B)/ are required to pass the examination (C)/ No error (D).
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  8. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (A) Aluminium
    (B) Alminium
    (C) Elminium
    (D) none
  9. A person who has no money to pay his debt is called:
    (A) Poor
    (B) Pedigree
    (C) Destitute
    (D) Insolvent
  10. A doctor who treats diseases of the eye is known as:
    (A) Radiologist
    (B) Ophthalmologist
    (C) Cardiologist
    (D) Dermatologist
  11. What will be past indefinite tense of “I play cricket”:
    (A) I have been playing cricket
    (B) I played cricket.
    (C) I had played cricket.
    (D) I did not play cricket.
  12. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. “Everything is funny as long as it ” IS HAPPENING TOO ” somebody else.”
    (A) has been happening for
    (B) could have happened to
    (C) was happening to
    (D) is happening to
  13. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom as underlined. “Everyone likes her since she always remains in high spirits.”
    (A) talkative
    (B) cheerful
    (C) well dressed
    (D) courteous
  14. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom as underlined. “He was a King who ruled his subjects with a high hand”
    (A) oppressively
    (B) kindly
    (C) conveniently
    (D) sympathetically.
  15. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  16. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  17. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise
  18. A cock and bull story:
    (A) Long story
    (B) Factual story
    (C) True story
    (D) A lie
  19. Select the option which best expresses the sentence in active/passive voice: “I remember my sister taking me to the museum.”
    (A) I remember taken to the museum by my sister.
    (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (C) I remember myself being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (D) I remember I was taken to the museum by my sister.
  20. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “I asked my sister if she had returned the mobile phone to her friend.”
    (A) I said to my sister, “Have you return the mobile phone to your friend?”
    (B) I asked my sister, ‘Did you return the mobile phone to my friend?’
    (C) I said to my sister, “Have you returned the mobile phone to my friend?”
    (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (A) to miss an opportunity
    • Explanation: To “miss the bus” means to fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
  2. (B) since
    • Explanation: ‘Since’ is used to indicate a starting point in time.
  3. (D) to
    • Explanation: The correct phrasal verb is “fall prey to,” meaning to become a victim of.
  4. (C) at
    • Explanation: The correct preposition with ‘good’ when referring to proficiency in a subject or skill is ‘at’.
  5. (A) Argument
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Argument’.
  6. (D) D
    • Explanation: The sentence “My Father deals with garments” is grammatically correct, so there is no error.
  7. (C) C
    • Explanation: The subject of the sentence is “Knowledge,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be “is required” instead of “are required.”
  8. (A) Aluminium
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Aluminium’.
  9. (D) Insolvent
    • Explanation: An ‘insolvent’ person is one who has no money to pay their debts.
  10. (B) Ophthalmologist
    • Explanation: An ‘ophthalmologist’ is a doctor who treats diseases of the eye.
  11. (B) I played cricket.
    • Explanation: The past indefinite (simple past) tense of “I play cricket” is “I played cricket.”
  12. (D) is happening to
    • Explanation: The word “too” (meaning also, or excessively) is incorrect here. The preposition “to” is needed. “Happening to somebody else.”
  13. (B) cheerful
    • Explanation: “In high spirits” means happy and cheerful.
  14. (A) oppressively
    • Explanation: “With a high hand” means in an arrogant or domineering way, without regard for the feelings of others; oppressively.
  15. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ all relate to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  16. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  17. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively working in one’s profession.
  18. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue and unlikely; a fabricated tale.
  19. (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    • Explanation: The passive voice construction for “remember [someone] doing [something]” is “remember being done by [someone]”.
  20. (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
    • Explanation: When changing an interrogative sentence in the present perfect to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes, and the question becomes a statement using ‘if’ and the past perfect tense.

English Practice Test 7

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “‘Where will you be tomorrow’, she said, ‘in case I have to call you?”
    (A) She enquired about his whereabouts the next day in case she would have to call him.
    (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (C) She asked him where he will be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (D) She said to him where he would be tomorrow in case she would have to call him.
  2. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective & Adverb
    (B) Noun & Verb
    (C) Conjunction & Preposition
    (D) Adverb & Preposition
  3. His behaviour compelled me to “given him a piece of my mind”
    (A) Scold him
    (B) Pardon him
    (C) Make him my friend
    (D) Take him into confidence
  4. “In black and white”
    (A) In short
    (C) In writing
    (B) Useless
    (D) In full swing
  5. Public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc. of principles and policy:
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
    (A) Polyandry
    (C) Monogamy
    (B) Polygamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. ESTABLISHED
    (A) Small
    (C) Orthodox
    (B) New
    (D) Modern
  8. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. AFFLUENT
    (A) Affected
    (C) Uneducated
    (B) Poor
    (D) Usual
  9. Tonight’s game was ____ because of the rain.
    (A) struck off
    (C) winning
    (B) called off
    (D) played
  10. ____ having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.
    (A) In spite of
    (B) On
    (C) Since
    (D) Despite off
  11. Choose the word/phrase below which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase in BOLD. PREMIUM
    (A) Superior
    (C) Payable
    (B) Bonus
    (D) Promotional
  12. Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  13. It is better to Seek (A) / Advice from a Financial (B)/Consultant on how to (C) / Safe your business / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  14. On two Consecutive nights two greatest (A)/ Icones of show business were honoured with (B)/Unprecedented (C) / Affection / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  15. The emperor of China had …. 14 …. some peaches to the king of the Turkey with a note 15… that the fruit gives long life to anyone who eats them. As the fruits were being shown to the ruler Ram giving into the temptation 16 …. up one of the luscious peaches and bit into it.
    Choose option for blank 14:
    (A) parcel
    (B) grown
    (C) bought
    (D) sent
  16. Choose option for blank 15:
    (A) stating
    (B) attach
    (C) stuck
    (D) secured
  17. Choose option for blank 16:
    (A) reached
    (B) picked
    (C) take
    (D) secure
  18. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  19. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  20. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    • Explanation: In reported speech, “will be” changes to “would be,” and “tomorrow” changes to “the next day.”
  2. (A) Adjective & Adverb
    • Explanation: In (i) “enough” modifies ‘time’ (a noun), acting as an adjective. In (ii) “enough” modifies ‘well’ (an adverb), acting as an adverb.
  3. (A) Scold him
    • Explanation: To “give him a piece of my mind” is an idiom meaning to scold or reprimand someone.
  4. (C) In writing
    • Explanation: The idiom “in black and white” means in written or printed form.
  5. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc., of principles and policy.
  6. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: Polyandry is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  7. (B) New
    • Explanation: ‘Established’ means having been in existence for a long time and recognized. ‘New’ is its opposite.
  8. (B) Poor
    • Explanation: ‘Affluent’ means wealthy. ‘Poor’ is its direct opposite.
  9. (B) called off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. “Called off” is the correct past participle form.
  10. (A) In spite of
    • Explanation: “In spite of” is the correct phrase to express a contrast or concession.
  11. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: ‘Premium’ means of superior quality or value.
  12. (D) D
    • Explanation: The phrase “Safe your business” should be “secure your business” or “save your business.” “Safe” is an adjective, not a verb here.
  13. (A) A
    • Explanation: “Icones” is misspelled; the correct word is “Icons”.
  14. (D) sent
    • Explanation: The context implies the emperor dispatched peaches, so “sent” is the most appropriate verb.
  15. (A) stating
    • Explanation: The note would be “stating” (declaring) that the fruit gives long life.
  16. (B) picked
    • Explanation: To “pick up” a fruit means to grasp it. “Picked up” fits the context of taking a peach from a display.
  17. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ all relate to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  18. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  19. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively working in one’s profession.
  20. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue and unlikely; a fabricated tale.

English Practice Test 8

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Use Correct words in place of bold letters given in these two sentences. “(i) It is better to seek advice from a financial CONSULTANT on how to SAFE your business. (ii) On two CONSECUTIVE nights two greatest ICONES of show business were honoured with UNPRECEDENTED AFFECTION.”
    (A) (i) Write ‘secure’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (B) (i) Write ‘save’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (C) (i) Write ‘safe’ in place of ‘secure’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (D) (i) No change. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
  2. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective and Adverb
    (B) Noun and Verb
    (C) Conjunction and Preposition
    (D) Adverb and Preposition
  3. His behaviour compelled me to “given him a piece of my mind”
    (A) Scold him
    (B) Pardon him
    (C) Make him my friend
    (D) Take him into confidence
  4. “In black and white”
    (A) In short
    (B) Useless
    (C) In writing
    (D) In full swing
  5. Public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc. of principles and policy:
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. ESTABLISHED
    (A) Small
    (B) New
    (C) Orthodox
    (D) Modern
  8. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. AFFLUENT
    (A) Affected
    (B) Poor
    (C) Uneducated
    (D) Usual
  9. Tonight’s game was ____ because of the rain.
    (A) struck off
    (B) called off
    (C) winning
    (D) played
  10. ____ having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.
    (A) In spite of
    (B) On
    (C) Since
    (D) Despite off
  11. Choose the word/phrase below which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase in BOLD. PREMIUM
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  12. Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  13. It is better to Seek (A) / Advice from a Financial (B)/Consultant on how to (C) / Safe your business / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  14. On two Consecutive nights two greatest (A)/ Icones of show business were honoured with (B)/Unprecedented (C) / Affection / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  15. The emperor of China had …. 14 …. some peaches to the king of the Turkey with a note 15… that the fruit gives long life to anyone who eats them. As the fruits were being shown to the ruler Ram giving into the temptation 16 …. up one of the luscious peaches and bit into it.
    Choose option for blank 14:
    (A) parcel
    (B) grown
    (C) bought
    (D) sent
  16. Choose option for blank 15:
    (A) stating
    (B) attach
    (C) stuck
    (D) secured
  17. Choose option for blank 16:
    (A) reached
    (B) picked
    (C) take
    (D) secure
  18. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  19. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  20. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (A) (i) Write ‘secure’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    • Explanation: In (i), “safe” (adjective) needs to be replaced by a verb like “secure” or “save” to convey protecting the business. In (ii), “Icones” is a common misspelling of “Icons”.
  2. (A) Adjective and Adverb
    • Explanation: In “There is time ‘enough’ and to spare,” ‘enough’ modifies the noun ‘time’, acting as an adjective. In “You know well ‘enough’ what I mean,” ‘enough’ modifies the adverb ‘well’, acting as an adverb.
  3. (A) Scold him
    • Explanation: To “give someone a piece of one’s mind” is an idiom that means to speak angrily to someone because you are annoyed at something they have done.
  4. (C) In writing
    • Explanation: The idiom “in black and white” means in written or printed form.
  5. (C) Manifesto
    • Explanation: A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and policy, especially by a political party or ruler.
  6. (A) Polyandry
    • Explanation: ‘Polyandry’ is the custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
  7. (B) New
    • Explanation: ‘Established’ means having been in existence for a long time and recognized as stable. ‘New’ is its direct opposite.
  8. (B) Poor
    • Explanation: ‘Affluent’ means wealthy or rich. ‘Poor’ is its direct opposite.
  9. (B) called off
    • Explanation: To “call off” means to cancel. The past participle “called off” fits the context for a cancelled event.
  10. (A) In spite of
    • Explanation: “In spite of” is the correct phrase to express a concession or contrast.
  11. (A) Superior
    • Explanation: ‘Premium’ means of superior quality or value.
  12. (C) C
    • Explanation: In the phrase “how to Safe your business”, “safe” is an adjective. A verb is needed here, such as “secure” or “save”.
  13. (A) A
    • Explanation: The word “Icones” is misspelled; the correct plural form is “Icons”.
  14. (D) sent
    • Explanation: The context implies the emperor dispatched or dispatched the peaches. “Sent” is the most appropriate verb.
  15. (A) stating
    • Explanation: The note would be “stating” (declaring or expressing) its content.
  16. (B) picked
    • Explanation: To “pick up” a fruit means to take it into one’s hand. “Picked up” fits the action described.
  17. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ all refer to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means a state of thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  18. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree or be in agreement. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  19. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively engaged in one’s work or profession.
  20. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue, absurd, or implausible.

English Practice Test 9

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Use Correct words in place of bold letters given in these two sentences. “(i) It is better to seek advice from a financial CONSULTANT on how to SAFE your business. (ii) On two CONSECUTIVE nights two greatest ICONES of show business were honoured with UNPRECEDENTED AFFECTION.”
    (A) (i) Write ‘secure’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (B) (i) Write ‘save’ in place of ‘safe’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (C) (i) Write ‘safe’ in place of ‘secure’. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
    (D) (i) No change. (ii) ‘ICONES’ should be ‘ICONS’.
  2. How is the word “enough” used in these two sentences? (i) There is time ‘enough’ and to spare. (ii) You know well ‘enough’ what I mean.
    (A) Adjective and Adverb
    (B) Noun and Verb
    (C) Conjunction and Preposition
    (D) Adverb and Preposition
  3. His behaviour compelled me to “given him a piece of my mind”
    (A) Scold him
    (B) Pardon him
    (C) Make him my friend
    (D) Take him into confidence
  4. “In black and white”
    (A) In short
    (B) Useless
    (C) In writing
    (D) In full swing
  5. Public declaration by a political party, ruler, etc. of principles and policy:
    (A) Promise
    (B) Advertisement
    (C) Manifesto
    (D) Blue book
  6. Custom of having more than one husband at the same time.
    (A) Polyandry
    (B) Polygamy
    (C) Monogamy
    (D) Bigamy
  7. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. ESTABLISHED
    (A) Small
    (B) New
    (C) Orthodox
    (D) Modern
  8. Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning of the word printed in BOLD. AFFLUENT
    (A) Affected
    (B) Poor
    (C) Uneducated
    (D) Usual
  9. Tonight’s game was ____ because of the rain.
    (A) struck off
    (B) called off
    (C) winning
    (D) played
  10. ____ having worked really hard in office, Vikas did not get the much expected promotion.
    (A) In spite of
    (B) On
    (C) Since
    (D) Despite off
  11. Choose the word/phrase below which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase in BOLD. PREMIUM
    (A) Superior
    (B) Bonus
    (C) Payable
    (D) Promotional
  12. Exhort
    (A) Threaten
    (B) Show
    (C) Encourage
    (D) Alert
  13. It is better to Seek (A) / Advice from a Financial (B)/Consultant on how to (C) / Safe your business / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  14. On two Consecutive nights two greatest (A)/ Icones of show business were honoured with (B)/Unprecedented (C) / Affection / (D). Choose the part with the error.
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  15. The emperor of China had …. 14 …. some peaches to the king of the Turkey with a note 15… that the fruit gives long life to anyone who eats them. As the fruits were being shown to the ruler Ram giving into the temptation 16 …. up one of the luscious peaches and bit into it.
    Choose option for blank 14:
    (A) parcel
    (B) grown
    (C) bought
    (D) sent
  16. Choose option for blank 15:
    (A) stating
    (B) attach
    (C) stuck
    (D) secured
  17. Choose option for blank 16:
    (A) reached
    (B) picked
    (C) take
    (D) secure
  18. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  19. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  20. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise

English Practice Test 10

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

  1. Which is not a synonym of DISASTER?
    (A) Misfortune
    (B) Calamity
    (C) Prosperity
    (D) Mishap
  2. Opposite of the word CONCUR is:
    (A) Disagree
    (B) Disappear
    (C) Discourage
    (D) Damage
  3. To die in harness:
    (A) to die young in an accident
    (B) planned murder
    (C) to die while in service
    (D) to be taken by surprise
  4. A cock and bull story:
    (A) Long story
    (B) Factual story
    (C) True story
    (D) A lie
  5. To miss the bus:
    (A) to miss an opportunity
    (B) to miss the daily
    (C) to find fault with others
    (D) to argue without reason
  6. I have been living here _______ 2009.
    (A) from
    (B) since
    (C) for
    (D) between
  7. She fell prey _______ malaria.
    (A) of
    (B) for
    (C) into
    (D) to
  8. Rohan is good _______ mathematics.
    (A) in
    (B) for
    (C) at
    (D) on
  9. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (A) Argument
    (B) Arguement
    (C) Argumant
    (D) Arguemant
  10. My Father (A)/ deals (B)/ with garments (C)/ No error (D).
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  11. Knowledge of (A)/ at least two languages (B)/ are required to pass the examination (C)/ No error (D).
    (A) A
    (B) B
    (C) C
    (D) D
  12. Choose the correctly spelt word:
    (A) Aluminium
    (B) Alminium
    (C) Elminium
    (D) none
  13. A person who has no money to pay his debt is called:
    (A) Poor
    (B) Pedigree
    (C) Destitute
    (D) Insolvent
  14. A doctor who treats diseases of the eye is known as:
    (A) Radiologist
    (B) Ophthalmologist
    (C) Cardiologist
    (D) Dermatologist
  15. What will be past indefinite tense of “I play cricket”:
    (A) I have been playing cricket
    (B) I played cricket.
    (C) I had played cricket.
    (D) I did not play cricket.
  16. “I remember my sister taking me to the museum.” Select the option which best expresses the sentence in Active/Passive voice.
    (A) I remember taken to the museum by my sister.
    (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (C) I remember myself being taken to the museum by my sister.
    (D) I remember I was taken to the museum by my sister.
  17. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “I asked my sister if she had returned the mobile phone to her friend.”
    (A) I said to my sister, “Have you return the mobile phone to your friend?”
    (B) I asked my sister, ‘Did you return the mobile phone to my friend?’
    (C) I said to my sister, “Have you returned the mobile phone to my friend?”
    (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
  18. Select the appropriate option to change the sentence from direct to indirect speech. “‘Where will you be tomorrow’, she said, ‘in case I have to call you?”
    (A) She enquired about his whereabouts the next day in case she would have to call him.
    (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (C) She asked him where he will be the next day in case she had to call him.
    (D) She said to him where he would be tomorrow in case she would have to call him.
  19. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. “Everything is funny as long as it ” IS HAPPENING TOO ” somebody else.”
    (A) has been happening for
    (B) could have happened to
    (C) was happening to
    (D) is happening to
  20. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom as underlined. “Everyone likes her since she always remains in high spirits.”
    (A) talkative
    (B) cheerful
    (C) well dressed
    (D) courteous

Answer Key and Explanation:

  1. (C) Prosperity
    • Explanation: ‘Disaster’, ‘misfortune’, ‘calamity’, and ‘mishap’ are synonyms related to unfortunate events. ‘Prosperity’ means a state of thriving or flourishing, which is the opposite.
  2. (A) Disagree
    • Explanation: ‘Concur’ means to agree. ‘Disagree’ is its direct opposite.
  3. (C) to die while in service
    • Explanation: The idiom “to die in harness” means to die while still actively working in one’s profession.
  4. (D) A lie
    • Explanation: A “cock and bull story” is an idiom for a story that is clearly untrue, absurd, or implausible.
  5. (A) to miss an opportunity
    • Explanation: To “miss the bus” means to fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
  6. (B) since
    • Explanation: ‘Since’ is used to indicate a starting point in time, usually with perfect tenses.
  7. (D) to
    • Explanation: The correct phrasal verb is “fall prey to,” meaning to become a victim of.
  8. (C) at
    • Explanation: The correct preposition to use with ‘good’ when referring to proficiency in a subject or skill is ‘at’.
  9. (A) Argument
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Argument’.
  10. (D) D
    • Explanation: The sentence “My Father deals with garments” is grammatically correct; there is no error.
  11. (C) C
    • Explanation: The subject of the sentence is “Knowledge,” which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be “is required” instead of “are required.”
  12. (A) Aluminium
    • Explanation: The correct spelling is ‘Aluminium’.
  13. (D) Insolvent
    • Explanation: An ‘insolvent’ person is one who has no money to pay their debts.
  14. (B) Ophthalmologist
    • Explanation: An ‘ophthalmologist’ is a doctor who treats diseases of the eye.
  15. (B) I played cricket.
    • Explanation: The past indefinite (simple past) tense of “I play cricket” is “I played cricket.”
  16. (B) I remember being taken to the museum by my sister.
    • Explanation: The passive voice construction for “remember [someone] doing [something]” is “remember being done by [someone]”.
  17. (D) I asked my sister, ‘Have you returned the mobile phone to your friend?’
    • Explanation: When changing an interrogative sentence in the present perfect to indirect speech, the reporting verb changes, and the question becomes a statement using ‘if’ and the past perfect tense.
  18. (B) She asked where he would be the next day in case she had to call him.
    • Explanation: When changing a future tense question to indirect speech, the tense shifts to the conditional future (would), and the time reference changes (“tomorrow” to “the next day”).
  19. (D) is happening to
    • Explanation: The word “too” (meaning also, or excessively) is incorrect here. The preposition “to” is needed. “Happening to somebody else.”
  20. (B) cheerful
    • Explanation: “In high spirits” means happy and cheerful.

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