English Comprehension Question Papers
12th August 2017 (Shift-3)
Question-276: 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’.
I was taken with surprise (1)/ when I saw (2)/ the beautiful Taj Mahal. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Question-277: 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’.
I finished my household chores (1)/ before he reached (2)/ to my place after so long. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
Question-278: 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.
Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work.
Options:
1) conscious
2) conscience
3) conscientious
4) consensus
Correct Answer: conscientious
Question-279: 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.
The meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman.
Options:
1) over
2) upon
3) of
4) in
Correct Answer: over
Question-280: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Vacillate
Options:
1) Continue
2) Playful
3) Conclusive
4) Irresolute
Correct Answer: Irresolute
Question-281: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Indomitable
Options:
1) Unconquerable
2) Conflicting
3) Falsification
4) Intermittent
Correct Answer: Unconquerable
Question-282: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Extenuate
Options:
1) Strengthen
2) Enfeeble
3) Abate
4) Acquit
Correct Answer: Strengthen
Question-283: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Fecund
Options:
1) Prolific
2) Sterile
3) Necessitate
4) Turmoil
Correct Answer: Sterile
Question-284: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
The thin end of the wedge
Options:
1) In strict vigilance
2) Start of harmful development
3) Be aware of the trick
4) Not a worthy possession
Correct Answer: Start of harmful development
Question-285: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
To accept the gauntlet
Options:
1) To accept challenge
2) To accept defeat
3) To accept what is written in fate
4) To be able to grasp the hidden meaning
Correct Answer: To accept challenge
Question-286: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The (reason of) her outburst in the party is yet unknown.
Options:
1) reason for
2) reason to
3) reason on
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: reason for
Question-287: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I left my job because I did not (agree to) the company’s appraisal policies.
Options:
1) agree about
2) agree with
3) agree on
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: agree with
Question-288: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Speaking with a stammer or lisp
Options:
1) Melliloquent
2) Dentiloquent
3) Fatiloquent
4) Stuttering
Correct Answer: Stuttering
Question-289: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Excessive desire to work
Options:
1) Ergomania
2) Idolomania
3) Islomania
4) Ethnomania
Correct Answer: Ergomania
Question-290: In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) Pertinacious
2) Demarcation
3) Temperament
4) Sureptitious
Correct Answer: Sureptitious
Question-291: In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) Treachery
2) Refrendum
3) Suppression
4) Resemblance
Correct Answer: Refrendum
Question-292: 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: While the Soviet Government bought grain and other foreign consumer goods to be sold in domestic markets at heavily subsidized rates, Russia rejected socialism.
Q: The oil industry was the prime target of a sweeping privatization drive launched after the break-up of the Soviet Union.
R: The Russian government has failed to do for its people even a fraction of what the Soviet Union, with twice the population, did with the revenue generated from oil.
S: However, not all Russian have been rolling in oil wealth.
Options:
1) QSRP
2) PRQS
3) RQSP
4) RSPQ
Correct Answer: QSRP
Question-293: 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: The recent reduction in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low returns in treasuries.
Q: The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce volatility in commodity markets.
R: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices.
S: The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items.
Options:
1) PRQS
2) SPQR
3) QSPR
4) RPQS
Correct Answer: RPQS
Question-294: In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
I hope that I shall win this dance competition.
Options:
1) It is hoped that the dance competition will be won by me.
2) Winning the dance competition is hoped by me.
3) Dance competition winning is my hope.
4) The dance competition is hoped to be won.
Correct Answer: It is hoped that the dance competition will be won by me.
Question-295: 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.
He said, “Let it rain I have to go.”
Options:
1) He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
2) He said that rain can’t stop him to go out.
3) He exclaimed that let it rain but he will go.
4) He said that he can’t go just because it is raining.
Correct Answer: He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
Question-296: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community.
Options:
1) one
2) distinct
3) essential
4) significant
Correct Answer: one
Question-297: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.
There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy
Options:
1) numerous
2) number
3) many
4) loop
Correct Answer: number
Question-298: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.
of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests.
Options:
1) disturbing
2) allowing
3) generating
4) promoting
Correct Answer: promoting
Question-299: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.
economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy
Options:
1) uses
2) disruption
3) sources
4) negotiation
Correct Answer: uses
Question-300: In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace.
_____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features
Options:
1) urge
2) requirement
3) settlement
4) enactment
Correct Answer: settlement