English Comprehension Question Papers
06-March-2020 (Shift-2)
Q1. Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A child could understand his theory.
a. His theory can be understood by a child.
b. His theory could be understood by a child.
c. His theory was understood by a child.
d. His theory is being understood by a child.
Correct Answer: His theory could be understood by a child.
Q2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.
a. denied
b. derived
c. deluded
d. devoid
Correct Answer: deluded
Q3. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.
a. We had
b. of coffee
c. a long discussion
d. at a cup
Correct Answer: at a cup
Q4. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. These lotteries organised by State Governments sell dreams.
B. Lured by this, millions of poor people waste their hard-earned money.
C. Crores of rupees and gold are offered as prizes.
D. People buy lotteries hoping to become rich overnight.
a. DACB
b. CABD
c. CBAD
d. DBCA
Correct Answer: DACB
Q5. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
FICKLE
a. Subtle
b. Crafty
c. Stable
d. Flighty
Correct Answer: Stable
Q6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pull a fast one
a. Trick someone
b. Believe someone easily
c. Progress fast
d. Take quick action
Correct Answer: Trick someone
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
Q7. Select the correct option to fill in blank 1.
a. If
b. but
c. that
d. than
Correct Answer: than
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
Q8. Select the correct option to fill in blank 2.
a. to
b. on
c. with
d. by
Correct Answer: to
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
Q9. Select the correct option to fill in blank 3.
a. an
b. a
c. their
d. the
Correct Answer: the
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
Q10. Select the correct option to fill in blank 4.
a. elegant
b. active
c. efficient
d. adequate
Correct Answer: elegant
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.
Q11. Select the correct option to fill in blank 5.
a. built
b. building
c. build
d. to build
Correct Answer: built
Q12. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
a. Obsolete
b. Omision
c. Opportunity
d. Obscure
Correct Answer: Omision
Q13. Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words.
Pertaining to an individual from birth
a. Congenital
b. Anomaly
c. Habitual
d. Chronic
Correct Answer: Congenital
Q14. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DISHEARTENED
a. disgusted
b. disliked
c. depressed
d. disgraced
Correct Answer: depressed
Q15. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mahesh said to Rita, “Don’t play in the sun.”
a. Mahesh told to Rita to not play in the sun.
b. Mahesh ordered Rita that not play in the sun.
c. Mahesh requested Rita that don’t play in the sun.
d. Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
Correct Answer: Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
Q16. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
See eye to eye
a. See clearly
b. Stare at someone
c. Agree with someone
d. Be suspicious
Correct Answer: Agree with someone
Q17. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
They stopped to laugh as soon as the teacher entered the classroom.
a. No improvement
b. stop laughing
c. stopped laugh
d. stopped laughing
Correct Answer: stopped laughing
Q18. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
a. Rebel
b. Edible
c. Delegait
d. Monarch
Correct Answer: Delegait
Q19. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The both children go to the same school.
a. The both
b. same school
c. children go
d. to the
Correct Answer: The both
Q20. Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To increase the speed
a. Accelerate
b. Exhilarate
c. Activate
d. Assimilate
Correct Answer: Accelerate
Q21. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.
A. These are generated by a violent undersea disturbance or ocean activity.
B. Once generated, they travel outward on the ocean surface in all directions.
C. A tsunami is made up of a series of very long waves.
D. Spreading thus, they look like ripples caused by throwing a rock in a pond.
a. BDCA
b. CBDA
c. BADC
d. CABD
Correct Answer: CABD
Q22. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CORDIAL
a. warm
b. rude
c. hard
d. cold
Correct Answer: warm
Q23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Have you ______ for a job in this company?
a. approved
b. appointed
c. applied
d. supplied
Correct Answer: applied
Q24. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
HASTE
a. Dash
b. Rush
c. Lose
d. Delay
Correct Answer: Delay
Q25. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
If they will get married , they will probably settle in Mumbai.
a. If they will be getting married
b. If they get married
c. No improvement
d. If they had got married
Correct Answer: If they get married