The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Airlines have increased fares because according to the new rules only limiting passengers are allowed.
because according to
Airlines have increased fares
the new rules only limiting
passengers are allowed
The later part of the given sentence is in the past tense(allowed) so the verb must be used in its past form(limited) and not in the continuous form(limiting). Hence. 'the new rules only limited' is the most appropriate structure.
Question 2:
Direction :- Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
She said to herself, "Shall I have a happy married life?"
She wondered if she shall have a happy married life.
She thought that she should have a happy married life
She asked that if she should have a happy married life.
She wondered if she would have a happy married life
She wondered if she would have a happy married life. (Correct)
(a) She asked that if she should have a happy married life. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) She thought that she should have a happy married life. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(d) She wondered if she shall have a happy married life. (Incorrect Tense)
Question 3:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The British king, Charles I, had (1) __________ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2) _______ money. Therefore, he (3) ________ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) __________ candidates. However, his decision was (5) _________ by the British parliament.
3.
ventured
continued
Appeared
started
started
'Started' means to begin doing something. The given passage states that he started creating the title of Baronet. Hence, 'started' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 4:
Direction :- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The British king, Charles I, had (1) __________ a very difficult financial situation from his father. His period saw a very high rate of inflation. He wanted to (2) _______ money. Therefore, he (3) ________ creating the title of Baronet and selling it to (4) __________ candidates. However, his decision was (5) _________ by the British parliament.
2.
raise
Lift
bring
upraise
raise.
'Raise' means to increase the level of something. The given passage states that he wanted to raise money.
Hence, 'raise' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 5:
Direction :- Select the correct indirect/direct form of the given sentence.
She said to herself, "Shall I have a happy married life?"
She asked that if she should have a happy married life.
She wondered if she would have a happy married life
She wondered if she shall have a happy married life.
She thought that she should have a happy married life
She wondered if she would have a happy married life. (Correct)
(a) She asked that if she should have a happy married life. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) She thought that she should have a happy married life. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(d) She wondered if she shall have a happy married life. (Incorrect Tense)
Question 6:
Direction :- Sentences of a paragraph are given. below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The last exam of the year was history, which had always been my worst subject.
B. So, I decided to write the dates and names of the important events on the inside of my arm.
C. This happened when I was about 14 years old.
D. I was useless at remembering dates and people's names
CBDA
DBCA
CADB
ACBD
CADB
Sentence C will be the starting line as it states how the incident started. However, Sentence A states the incident. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that why History had been the worst subject for the narrator & Sentence B states what the narrator decided to do. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given in Bold/Underline in the following Questions
Jump the gun
Intentionally raise a false alarm
Watch a person carefully
Start something too soon or act hastily
There is always a cost to do something
Jump the gun means to start something too soon or act hastily.
Eg- These days the media jumps the gun and gives out the verdict of controversial cases even before the investigation completes.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words,
Lasting for a very short period of time
Pungent
Permanent
Ceaseless
Ephemeral
Ephemeral- lasting for a very short period of time
Permanent- lasting for a long time or forever
Ceaseless- continuing for a long time without stopping
Pungent- very strong
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hilarious
Usual
Ridiculous
Humourless
Pretentious
Hilarious- extremely funny
Humourless- lacking a sense of humor
Ridiculous- very silly or unreasonable
Pretentious- trying to appear more serious or important than you really are
Usual- happening or used most often
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Obtrusive
Exclusive
Modest
Prominent
Pervasive
Obtrusive - noticeable in an annoying or unpleasant way
Prominent- very noticeable, important, or famous
Pervasive- that is present in all parts of something
Exclusive- only to be used by or given to one person, group, etc.
Modest- not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.
