Enhance your English skills with these carefully curated practice questions. This set focuses on improving grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Designed to help you succeed in exams like WBCS, CGL/CHSL/MTS & WBP/KP Constable, and more!
1. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Diabetes drug lixisenatide can reduced progression of symptoms of a degenerative brain condition.
(A) authenticate (B) corroborate
(C) slow down (D) abolish
2. 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. He also said that the legacy of the Apollo programme endures as a testament to human ingenuity, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of discovery.
B. Led by skilled astronauts, the main aim of these missions was to conquer the Moon, pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and technological capability.
C. The Apollo missions, launched in the 1960s and ’70s, represent humanity’s greatest leap into space exploration.
D. Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the lunar surface during one of these missions, uttering his famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
(A) DBAC (B) BDCA
(C) ACBD (D) CBDA
3. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect speech.
“Please shut the door,” she said to him.
(A) She asked him to shut the door.
(B) She ordered him to shut the door.
(C) She requested him to shut the door.
(D) She told him to shut the door please.
4. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The responsibility of the government is not only protecting borders though the cultural identity of the country.
(A) but also the cultural identity
(B) or the cultural identity
(C) so the cultural identity
(D) yet the cultural identity
5. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To get bent out of shape
(A) Make a problem worse
(B) To get upset
(C) Things are going well so far
(D) Doing a good job
6. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
The doctor who treats heart problems
(A) Periodontist (B) Ophthalmologist
(C) Dermatologist (D) Cardiologist
7. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. Navigating this frontier demands a delicate balance between innovation and responsibility, shaping the trajectory of AI’s impact on society and the human experience.
Q. It enables machines to perceive, reason, and learn autonomously, transforming industries and redefining possibilities.
R. Artificial intelligence (AI) epitomises the fusion of computational power and human ingenuity.
S. While AI promises unprecedented advancements, ethical considerations surrounding bias, privacy, and accountability loom large.
(A) SPQR (B) RQSP
(C) PRQS (D) PQSR
8. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Woodruff was sleeping soundly when he wakes to an uncomfortable feeling in his nose.
(A) when he wake to
(B) when he woke to
(C) when had woke to
(D) when he would wake to
9. The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you do not find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
The rescue team initiated / a search for the miss / hikers in the dense forest.
(A) The rescue team initiated
(B) a search for the miss
(C) hikers in the dense forest.
(D) No Error
10. Select the most appropriate homonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
The blue whale is the largest sea creature. She heard a loud ________ coming from the kitchen.
(A) whale (B) wail
(C) wheel (D) veil
1. Answer: (C)
REDUCED is incorrect as we need the base form of a verb with the modal verb CAN. Out of the given options, only SLOW DOWN (to cause something to move slower) will fit here to convey that a diabetes drug can slow down or delay the progression degenerative brain condition. Thus, C is the right answer.
The other options cannot substitute the underlined word:
Authenticate – to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is.
Corroborate – to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc.
Abolish – to put an end to something.
2. Answer: (D)
The correct order is CBDA. C introduces the main theme by highlighting the significance of the Apollo missions in humanity’s exploration of space during the 1960s and ’70s. B follows C, specifying the main aim of the missions, which was to conquer the Moon and advance scientific knowledge and technology. DA is the mandatory pair, and it follows B. D recounts the historic moment associated with one of the Apollo missions when Neil Armstrong set foot on the lunar surface, uttering his famous words that marked a significant milestone in human history, and A further adds to Neil Armstrong’s statement with regard to the legacy of the Apollo Programme and concludes the paragraph.
Thus, D is the right answer.
3. Answer: (C)
C is the right answer. The sentence is in direct speech. To convert this sentence to the indirect speech, follow these rules:
I. Remove the comma and the inverted commas.
II. Begin the indirect speech sentence with the reporting speech clause SHE REQUESTED HIM. Whenever the sentence contains the word PLEASE, it is removed and the reporting verb REQUESTED is used in its stead.
III. Replace SHUT with the infinitive construction TO SHUT.
Use the following syntax: Reporting speech clause (She requested him) + To + verb clause (shut) + object (the door) .
4. Answer: (A)
“Not only… but also” is a complex conjunction that joins two clauses or phrases, emphasising that the second element is equally important as the first one. The sentence seeks to convey that protecting borders is an important duty of the government but protecting cultural identity is equally important too. Thus, A is the right answer.
The highlighted phrase and D are incorrect as THOUGH and YET are used to show contradiction. B is incorrect because OR implies a choice between two alternatives. SO is used to show causation.
5. Answer: (B)
The correct meaning of the idiom TO GET BENT OUT OF SHAPE is to get upset, infuriated, annoyed. Thus, B is the right answer.
The other options do not provide the correct meaning of the idiom.
6. Answer: (D)
The doctor who treats heart problems is called CARDIOLOGIST. Thus, D is the right answer.
Periodontist – A dentist who specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gums.
Ophthalmologist – The doctor who treats eye diseases.
Dermatologist – The doctor who treats skin diseases.
7. Answer: (B)
RQSP is the final order. R introduces the topic of artificial intelligence, emphasising its combination of computational capabilities and human creativity. Q builds upon the introduction by explaining what AI does, highlighting its transformative impact on various sectors and its ability to redefine possibilities. After discussing the capabilities of AI, S introduces the ethical considerations associated with its development and use. It serves as a reminder that along with its potential benefits, AI also raises significant ethical concerns. Finally, P concludes the sequence by emphasising the importance of finding a balance between innovation and responsibility in the development and deployment of AI technology, highlighting its impact on society and human experiences. Thus, B is the right answer.
8. Answer: (B)
The verb in the underlined segment must be in the simple past tense in order to maintain parallelism with the rest of the sentence. Thus, B is the right answer.
9. Answer: (B)
Use MISSING (adjective) instead of MISS (verb) in order to modify the noun HIKERS. Thus, B is the right answer.
10. Answer: (B)
Homonyms are words with the same sound but different spellings and meanings. WHALE and WAIL are homonyms. WHALE (a large sea mammal) is used in the first sentence. The suitable word for the second blank is WAIL (a prolonged high-pitched cry) , which fits the context of a loud cry coming from the kitchen. Thus, B is the correct answer.
Wheel – a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle. Veil – a thing that serves to cover, conceal, or disguise.
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