Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
The shopkeeper would have fined her if he come to know that she damaged the toy on exhibit.
he comes to knew
No substitution
he came to knew
he came to know
The given sentence is in the past tense(would) so the verb must be used in its past form(came) and not in the base/present form(come).
Hence, 'he came to know' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 2:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
I practised for the debate; that's why I am late.
am practising for
was practising for
have practised for
No substitution required
was practising for.
The incident i.e reason for the delay was in continuous tense in the past. Hence, 'was + V1 + ing' is the correct structure. The sentence is talking about the reason for the delay which belongs to the past event so 'was practising for' will be used.
Question 3:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
A large swarm of dogs was blocking the way.
No substitution required
school of
herd of
pack of
Swarm - A large group of insects, especially bees.
Pack- Group of specific canines like wolves and dogs.
Hence, 'A pack of dogs' will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 4:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
She was too startled at first saying something, but finally she blurted out the truth.
say something
to say anything
No substitution required
saying anything
"Too ________ to" is a pair used to connect two different conditions. For example, He was too nervous to perform well on the stage. Similarly in the given question, she was too startled(surprised) at first to say anything.
Question 5:
Direction:- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline/Bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'no improvement required'.
You will have to pay heavy for your crimes.
No improvement
to be paying heavily
to pay heavily
to paid heavily
Heavily means in a heavy manner. Here 'Heavily' will be used as an Adverb. 'Pay heavily' means to bear the strong consequences of an action.
Question 6:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend _________ a flatterer.
among
between
And
from
When we distinguish A from B, we want to show that the qualities of A are different from B. Similarly in the given question, the qualities of a loyal friend are different from a flatterer.
Hence, 'distinguish from' will from' will be the most appropriate answer.
Question 7:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Ritu is an __________ reader. I always find her with a book.
inattentive
irritated
erratic
avid
Avid - eager and enthusiastic
Erratic - changing without reason (used about a person's behaviour)
Inattentive- Not paying attention.
Since she is always found with a book it means she is an avid reader.
Question 8:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The _______________ part of this issue is that the investigation officer himself turned out to be the culprit.
major
primary
real
funniest
Funniest -something or someone that causes laughter.
Major - more important and bigger than others of the same type.
Real - Truth, existing in fact not imaginary.
Primary - Most important,Main
So, the option (a) is the most logical answer.
Question 9:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The roof of the old building _________ during the storm.
demolished
scratched
destroyed
collapsed
Collapsed - breakdown, fail suddenly and completely
(a) Demolished - pull or knockdown (a building)
(c) Scratched - score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object.
(d) Destroyed - end the existence by damaging or attacking it.
Question 10:
Direction :- Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The poor man was ____________ entry to the restaurant.
devoid
denied
derived
deluded
Denied - state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
(a) Derived - obtain something from
(c) Devoid - entirely lacking or free from.
(d) Deluded - make (someone) believe something that is not true.
