English Comprehension Question Papers
16th August 2017 (Shift-2)
Question-176: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
The CEO only discussed (1)/ the new venture (2)/ with his manager. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Question-177: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.
If she was marrying Mr. Gupta (1)/ she would have been (2)/ recognized as Mrs. Gupta. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
Question-178: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.
Options:
1) at
2) on
3) of
4) with
Correct Answer: at
Question-179: In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Due to security reasons, we were _____ from entering into the cockpit of the plane.
Options:
1) denied
2) rejected
3) stopped
4) warned
Correct Answer: stopped
Question-180: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Exorbitant
Options:
1) Clear
2) Dull
3) High
4) Rare
Correct Answer: High
Question-181: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Jeopardy
Options:
1) Angry
2) Injure
3) Risk
4) Serene
Correct Answer: Risk
Question-182: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Churlish
Options:
1) Belittle
2) Courteous
3) Fervent
4) Uncouth
Correct Answer: Courteous
Question-183: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Phlegmatic
Options:
1) Ardent
2) Indifferent
3) Prohibit
4) Merciless
Correct Answer: Ardent
Question-184: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Damp squib
Options:
1) Complete failure
2) Complete knowledge
3) To motivate
4) To squander money
Correct Answer: Complete failure
Question-185: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Rise like a phoenix
Options:
1) Something memorable
2) Time to answer for one’s action
3) To become successful again
4) To make people happy
Correct Answer: To become successful again
Question-186: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Mobile phones have made digital cameras a little (superfluous) in today’s world.
Options:
1) extinct
2) obsolete
3) redundant
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: obsolete
Question-187: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
If (you will approach) her sincerely, she will listen to your problem definitely.
Options:
1) you approach
2) you are approaching
3) you will be approaching
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: you approach
Question-188: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
That which is away from centre
Options:
1) Eccentric
2) Eclectic
3) Ellipsis
4) Equine
Correct Answer: Eccentric
Question-189: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One who values practicality
Options:
1) Apotheosis
2) Pliable
3) Pragmatist
4) Realist
Correct Answer: Pragmatist
Question-190: In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) Pedestrain
2) Plaintiff
3) Potatoes
4) Potassium
Correct Answer: Pedestrain
Question-191: In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) Fabulous
2) Gorgeous
3) Heterogeneous
4) Inocuous
Correct Answer: Inocuous
Question-192: The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- A sensitive mind easily absorbs the vibrations emanating from the thought of the people it associates with.
Q- We often say that a person is known by the company he keeps.
R- The violent can be made calm by exuding thought of love and compassion.
S- Visits to holy places are considered good because the good thoughts of the holy people gathered there and the ensuing vibrations definitely affect one in a positive fashion.
Options:
1) RQPS
2) QRSP
3) PQRS
4) SRQP
Correct Answer: RQPS
Question-193: The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
P- Epistemological idealists (such as Kant) might insist that the only things which can be directly known for certain are ideas.
Q- The approach to idealism by Western philosophers has been different to that of Eastern thinkers.
R- In much of Western thought (though not in such major Western thinkers as Plato and Hegel) the ideal relates to direct knowledge of subjective mental ideas, or images.
S- It is then usually juxtaposed with realism in which the real is said to have absolute existence prior to and independent of our knowledge.
Options:
1) RQPS
2) PQSR
3) PRQS
4) QRSP
Correct Answer: QRSP
Question-194: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Karnataka grows coffee
Options:
1) Coffee is being grown in Karnataka.
2) Coffee grown in Karnataka.
3) Coffee is grown in Karnataka.
4) Let the coffee be grown in Karnataka.
Correct Answer: Coffee is grown in Karnataka.
Question-195: 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 Indirect/Direct speech.
Gopal’s mother reminded him to take his wallet.
Options:
1) “Are you going to take your wallet or not?” said Gopal to his mother.
2) “Don’t forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
3) Gopal’s mother said, “Remember your wallet, Gopal?
4) “Here is your wallet Gopal” said his mother.
Correct Answer: “Don’t forget to take your wallet, Gopal” said his mother.
Question-196: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____. They _____ for the resources of the organization, for example, _____ to expand their own departments, for _____ advancement and for power to _____ the activities of others.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____.
Options:
1) growth
2) money
3) power
4) success
Correct Answer: power
Question-197: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____. They _____ for the resources of the organization, for example, _____ to expand their own departments, for _____ advancement and for power to _____ the activities of others.
They _____ for the resources
Options:
1) compete
2) expand
3) rely
4) run
Correct Answer: compete
Question-198: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____. They _____ for the resources of the organization, for example, _____ to expand their own departments, for _____ advancement and for power to _____ the activities of others.
of the organization, for example, _____ to expand
Options:
1) finance
2) infrastructure
3) resources
4) source
Correct Answer: finance
Question-199: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____. They _____ for the resources of the organization, for example, _____ to expand their own departments, for _____ advancement and for power to _____ the activities of others.
their own departments, for _____ advancement and
Options:
1) career
2) financial
3) regional
4) technological
Correct Answer: career
Question-200: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Organization are institutions in which members compete for status and _____. They _____ for the resources of the organization, for example, _____ to expand their own departments, for _____ advancement and for power to _____ the activities of others.
for power to _____ the activities of others.
Options:
1) affect
2) control
3) curb
4) pursue
Correct Answer: control