SSC CGL (Tier-2) 2016 English Language & Comprehension Online Exam Paper Held on 30th Nov 2016 -

English Language & Comprehension Question Papers
30th November 2016 (Evening Shift)
CGL (Tier-2) 2016

Question: 30601 – Directions: 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’.

Millions of Jews lost (A)/ their kith and kin (B)/ in Hitler concentration camps.(C)/ No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30602 – Directions: 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’.

Mother-in-laws (A)/ are (B) / a nuisance.(C) / No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30603 – Directions: 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’.

Today people is ignorant (A)/ of the things that (B)/ are happening around them. (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30604 – Directions: 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 think so (A)/ you have taken (B) / the right decision. (C) / No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30605 – Directions: 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’.

When Albert stayed at the African jungle (A) / he chose to put up with many inconveniences such as (B) / wild animals and poisionous insects.(C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30606 – Directions: 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 recall you telling me (A) / the story of the seven witches (B)/ but I cannot remember where or when.(C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30607 – Directions: 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 surprised (A)/ when the hostess smiled (B)/ as if she saw me before.(C)/ No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30608 – Directions: 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’.

Each one of his sisters (A) / were (B) / hardworking.(C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B

Question: 30609 – Directions: 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’.

His need for affection (A)/ stem from his (B)/ father’s long absence. (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B

Question: 30610 – Directions: 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’.

Due to his negligence,(A)/ he failed (B)/ in the examination.(C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: D

Question: 30611 – Directions: 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’.

Ramesh is smarter enough (A)/ to get selected for this post,(B)/ without any recommendations. (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30612 – Directions: 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’.

Madhu lived in Mumbai (A)/ since 1970 to 1985, (B)/ but is now living in Chennai. (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: B

Question: 30613 – Directions: 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’.

It has been shown that (A)/ very high doses of vitamin C actually (B)/ causes cancer cells to grow. (C)/ No Error (D).
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30614 – Directions: 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’.

Excess energy intake from (A)/ food may fuel the (B)/ growth of several cancers. (C)/ No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: D

Question: 30615 – Directions: 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’.

Mr. Gaurav Sharma (A)/ is coming (B)/ to dinner. (C) / No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: D

Question: 30616 – Directions: 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’.

You have been working very hard (A)/ for the past two years.(B)/ isn’t it? (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30617 – Directions: 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 visited my (A)/ grandpa and grandma’s house (B)/ and found their missing. (C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30618 – Directions: 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’.

You should learn to adopt (A)/ yourself to (B)/ changing circumstances.(C)/ No Error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: A

Question: 30619 – Directions: 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’.

He was smiling, (A)/ but his eyes retained (B)/ a look of solemness.(C)/ No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30620 – Directions: 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 shall go (A)/ by the (B)/ 3 o’ clock’s train. (C) / No error (D)
Options:
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: C

Question: 30621 – In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

With the amount of conflicts in the world, a Third World War is ________
Options:
1) emanate
2) emanant
3) eminent
4) imminent
Correct Answer: imminent

Question: 30622 – In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The traditional way of saying that you feel fine is to say that you are __________.
Options:
1) alright
2) all correct
3) all good
4) all right
Correct Answer: all right

Question: 30623 – In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The army has been __________ to be ready to control the floods.
Options:
1) alerted
2) warned
3) awakened
4) wanted
Correct Answer: alerted

Question: 30624 – In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The relation between the Indian P.M. and the U.S. President is perfectly ________ .
Options:
1) excellent
2) smooth
3) informed
4) cordial
Correct Answer: cordial

Question: 30625 – In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Never _______ met any girl so beautiful.
Options:
1) have I
2) I have
3) I had
4) did I
Correct Answer: have I

Question: 30626 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ineffable
Options:
1) unintelligible
2) illegible
3) inexplicable
4) inexpressible
Correct Answer: inexpressible

Question: 30627 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Espionage
Options:
1) hypnotism
2) spying
3) perception
4) detente
Correct Answer: spying

Question: 30628 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Apathy
Options:
1) negligence
2) indifference
3) sympathy
4) silence
Correct Answer: indifference

Question: 30629 – In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Theoretical
Options:
1) punctual
2) uncritical
3) emotional
4) practical
Correct Answer: practical

Question: 30630 – In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Mitigate
Options:
1) enlarge
2) reduce
3) increase
4) multiply
Correct Answer: increase

Question: 30631 – In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Elegance
Options:
1) vehemence
2) fragrance
3) graceless
4) ostentatious
Correct Answer: graceless

Question: 30632 – In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Options:
1) orthopeadic
2) orthopadic
3) orthopaedic
4) orthopedic
Correct Answer: orthopaedic

Question: 30633 – In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Options:
1) miscellaneous
2) micellaneous
3) misellaneous
4) miscelaneous
Correct Answer: miscellaneous

Question: 30634 – In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Options:
1) vaccum
2) vacuum
3) vacum
4) vaccuum
Correct Answer: vacuum

Question: 30635 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Take the bull by the horns
Options:
1) crush something with a heavy hand
2) grapple the situation courageously
3) close your eyes and attack the bull
4) take defensive measures to deal with a crisis.
Correct Answer: grapple the situation courageously

Question: 30636 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

A gentleman at large
Options:
1) a man in the crowd
2) a man without a job
3) a man who runs around
4) a man who is generous
Correct Answer: a man without a job

Question: 30637 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Lose face
Options:
1) become embarrassed.
2) feel angry
3) get injured
4) feel surprised
Correct Answer: become embarrassed.

Question: 30638 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Build castles in the air
Options:
1) work tirelessly
2) fly
3) dream
4) film something
Correct Answer: dream

Question: 30639 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Fall back on
Options:
1) retreat
2) overtaken
3) suffer an accident
4) resort to something
Correct Answer: resort to something

Question: 30640 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Go to rack and ruin
Options:
1) a state of utter chaos
2) a state of despair
3) a condition of exhilaration
4) get into a bad condition
Correct Answer: get into a bad condition

Question: 30641 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Bite the dust
Options:
1) eat poorly
2) suffer a defeat
3) clean something
4) attack and defeat somebody
Correct Answer: suffer a defeat

Question: 30642 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

Have a chip on one’s shoulder
Options:
1) nurse a grudge
2) feel physically tall
3) suffer an ailment
4) carry a burden
Correct Answer: nurse a grudge

Question: 30643 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

The seamy side
Options:
1) on the right side
2) unpleasant aspect
3) visible aspects
4) on the left side of something
Correct Answer: unpleasant aspect

Question: 30644 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians.

Options:
1) a proud gathering
2) an inefficient situation
3) an anti-national meeting
4) a top-level meeting
Correct Answer: an inefficient situation

Question: 30645 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Some animals like fishes lay eggs and leave them.
P. The mother does not care for the eggs at all.
Q. They lay thousands of eggs at a time but do not look after them.
R. Most of the eggs die and only a few of them develop into fishes.
S. She simply leaves the eggs and never comes back to them.
6. Is this not something terrible? Yet, it is a fact.

Options:
1) QPSR
2) PSQR
3) RQPS
4) QSPR
Correct Answer: QPSR

Question: 30646 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Why should I tell you again and again?
P. They know what they have to do.
Q. Don’t you know your duties?
R. Only you require to be told.
S. Other students need not be told.
6. I will not tolerate this anymore.

Options:
1) QSPR
2) QRPS
3) SPRQ
4) QPSR
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30647 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. One evening he lit a large lamp in the bedroom and sat near his wife.
P. ‘Why not?’, was the answer.
Q. ‘Whatever you like.’
R. ‘Shall I read you something?’, he asked.
S. ‘What shall I read?’, he continued.
6. He was somewhat taken aback by her answer.

Options:
1) RPSQ
2) SRQP
3) RQPS
4) SQPR
Correct Answer: RPSQ

Question: 30648 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. Marine biology is the study of organisms in the ocean.
P. At a fundamental level, marine life helps determine the very nature of our planet.
Q. Marine life is a vast resource.
R. Shorelines are also shaped and protected by marine life.
S. Marine organisms contribute significantly to the oxygen cycle.
6. Marine biology covers a great deal, from the microscopic to the huge whales.

Options:
1) PSRQ
2) QPSR
3) RPSQ
4) SPQR
Correct Answer: QPSR

Question: 30649 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. Suddenly the man heard the low hum of an engine.
P. Instead, it grew louder and louder and seemed to be coming from above.
Q. At first he thought that it must be a car travelling along the road he had recently left.
R. He looked up quickly and saw an aeroplane cutting a crazy, zigzag path across the sky.
S. He expected the noise to fade away in the distance.
6. It disappeared for an instant behind some clouds, then emerged and plunged into the field.

Options:
1) QSPR
2) SPRQ
3) RPSQ
4) QPRS
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30650 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. I got on a colourful bus filled with all kinds of strange people.
P. We arrived at a gate like the one in Salvador Dali’s paintings.
Q. The bus rode across the dirty expanses without roads.
R. At first, I wasn’t aware that the bus roof was loaded with drugs.
S. Everyone was filled with dust and often the wheels would sink into the soft soil.
6. It was a gate neither separated nor connected anything from or to anything.

Options:
1) QRSP
2) SPQR
3) RQSP
4) RSPQ
Correct Answer: QRSP

Question: 30651 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Prices of food products are going up.
P. Seven straight weeks of rising prices have burnt holes in common man’s pockets.
Q. But it ruled out any “blind control” to rein in the increasing rates.
R. Wholesale price-based inflation has already touched over a three-year high.
S. The government has admitted that containing inflation would be a more difficult task.
6. This may hurt economic growth and reforms.

Options:
1) SQRP
2) PQRS
3) PRSQ
4) RSQP
Correct Answer: PRSQ

Question: 30652 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. The biggest villain in Deadwood has always been one thing: Fire.
P. In less than an hour the flames were leaping through the tree-tops.
Q. In our own times, a great fire threatened the town yet again.
R. The wind roared through the forest carrying the flames almost to the edge of town.
S. It all began when some waste-paper caught fire at the foot of the valley.
6. Fire-brigades arrived from all parts of the country to save Deadwood.

Options:
1) RQSP
2) SQPR
3) PSRQ
4) QSPR
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30653 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Health and fitness have now become one of the major concerns.
P. This made life active and alert.
Q. Earlier humans used to hunt for their living.
R. Now, life has become more simple and easy.
S. Due to which their body had to undergo a lot of physical exercise.
6. Everything we need is just a phone call away.

Options:
1) RPSQ
2) PQRS
3) QSPR
4) SRQP
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30654 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. My friend Peter went to live in a village.
P. But it was a very slow animal.
Q. So Peter bought a donkey for five hundred rupees.
R. One day his neighbour told him that he must buy a donkey.
S. Every family there had a donkey to carry things for them.
6. It did not like to work.

Options:
1) RSPQ
2) QPSR
3) SRQP
4) RSQP
Correct Answer: SRQP

Question: 30655 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. The master returned home after sometime.
P. The snake was lying dead under the cradle.
Q. He went into the room where the baby was sleeping.
R. It had been killed by his dog.
S. He noticed a snake.
6. He realised that his dog had saved his baby.

Options:
1) SRPQ
2) QRPS
3) QSPR
4) PQRS
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30656 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. In summer tiny oysters are collected.
P. Then each oyster is taken out and a small hole is drilled in its shell.
Q. There they are kept for three years.
R. A tiny piece of sand is put inside the oyster.
S. They are placed in trays and planted in the sea.
6. Then the oysters are again left in the sea.

Options:
1) QSPR
2) SQPR
3) RPSQ
4) PSRQ
Correct Answer: SQPR

Question: 30657 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. Time flows on without any stop.
P. In fact change is the law of nature.
Q. The condition in which a man lives; his ideas and thoughts are changing from age to age.
R. This is true not only of physical life.
S. That is why, things are always changing.
6. Thus, our mode of living and ideas are different from those of our grandfathers.

Options:
1) SRPQ
2) SQPR
3) SPQR
4) SPRQ
Correct Answer: SPRQ

Question: 30658 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1.Adversity is a curse.
P. When every thing goes on well, we are tempted to take matters easy.
Q. But, it has its uses also.
R. But adversity prompts us to exert ourselves.
S. We fall into a life of comfort and idleness.
6. This develops our latent powers, enabling us to prosper in life.

Options:
1) QSPR
2) QPSR
3) QRSP
4) QSRP
Correct Answer: QPSR

Question: 30659 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. Giving advice is a difficult task.
P. Moreover one doesn’t know oneself, amid ambiguity, how can one know others.
Q. It is a wonder how such people like politicians, reformers and people suchlike are so confident as to invent measures to live their life.
R. Life is but one and mistakes are often irrepairable.
S. Unless he knows another person, how can he advise?
6. I find it very difficult to give advice.

Options:
1) PSQR
2) QRPS
3) SQPR
4) RPQS
Correct Answer: QRPS

Question: 30660 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct
1. A traveller had spent many a year in Africa.
P.”How did you manage it?” asked one of his friends, greatly impressed.
Q. On his return home, he narrated his adventures to his friends.
R. “Oh, it was nothing”, replied the traveller.
S. “When I was in El Doab”, he said, “I made fifty Arabs run!”
6. “I ran, and they ran after me!”

Options:
1) RPQS
2) QRSP
3) QSPR
4) PQSR
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30661 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. Religion can bring revolution in the country.
P. Younger generation should read religious books.
Q. But it should be practised from within.
R. They will learn values of life from those books.
S. Their actions must be properly motivated.
6. Then they can be better human beings in Indian society.

Options:
1) QPRS
2) QRPS
3) RSPQ
4) PRQS
Correct Answer: QPRS

Question: 30662 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. We wanted to relax and have fun.
P. All of us agreed to share responsbilities.
Q. Two of us took our cars.
R. We decided to go on a picnic at Lodhi Gardens.
S. Each one of us brought one dish, some fruits and sweets.
6. We enjoyed ourselves a lot and felt a welcome change in our monotonous life.

Options:
1) SPQR
2) PRQS
3) RPQS
4) SRPQ
Correct Answer: RPQS

Question: 30663 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1. My hobby is to collect thought provoking articles from newspapers, magazines and Journals.
P. It has made me a much sought after speaker.
Q. It keeps me updated and helps me in my profession.
R. My successful talks give me self-satisfaction and fame.
S. Whenever I have to deliver a talk on topics such as education, personality development, stress management, I have a lot to say.
6. There is no doubt that a hobby is a boon if it combines pleasure and usefulness.

Options:
1) QSPR
2) RSPQ
3) SPQR
4) PQRS
Correct Answer: QSPR

Question: 30664 – In the following question the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/ passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. First Deserve and then Desire.
P. Earlier I was very ambitious and wanted to fulfil my desires by hook or by crook.
Q. One can be exposed any time and put to shame.
R. This saying proved to be a mantra for success in my life.
S. But I realised that success through short cuts is short-lived.
6. I followed this saying and today I am a successful businessman.

Options:
1) SPQR
2) RPSQ
3) PRSQ
4) QRPS
Correct Answer: RPSQ

Question: 30665 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

When something moves in a straight line.
Options:
1) quadrilineal
2) octalineal
3) rectilineal
4) trapilineal
Correct Answer: rectilineal

Question: 30666 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Tending to associate with others of one’s kind
Options:
1) grassivorous
2) gregarian
3) gregarious
4) graminivorous
Correct Answer: gregarious

Question: 30667 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

General pardon for offences against the state
Options:
1) sanctify
2) amnesty
3) gratuity
4) red-tapism
Correct Answer: amnesty

Question: 30668 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm.
Options:
1) moderate
2) conservative
3) fanatic
4) fan
Correct Answer: fanatic

Question: 30669 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Wide, uninterrupted view.
Options:
1) windowview
2) panorama
3) macroscopic
4) eagle-view
Correct Answer: panorama

Question: 30670 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

An instrument for measuring pressure of gases
Options:
1) barometer
2) anemometer
3) micrometer
4) manometer
Correct Answer: manometer

Question: 30671 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

That cannot be expressed in words.
Options:
1) indelible
2) ineffable
3) ingrate
4) inexorable
Correct Answer: ineffable

Question: 30672 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings.
Options:
1) potpourri
2) perfume
3) scent
4) aroma
Correct Answer: potpourri

Question: 30673 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Placing different things in order to create an interesting effect
Options:
1) sit for a portrait
2) render precisely
3) juxtapose
4) framing
Correct Answer: juxtapose

Question: 30674 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Study of cultures.
Options:
1) eremology
2) etymology
3) ethology
4) ethnology
Correct Answer: ethnology

Question: 30675 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A person speaking many languages.
Options:
1) conversant
2) polyglot
3) talkative
4) orator
Correct Answer: polyglot

Question: 30676 – In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A lengthy and aggressive speech addressed to a large assembly.
Options:
1) hullabaloo
2) cacophony
3) pandemonium
4) harangue
Correct Answer: harangue

Question: 30677 – 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.

He could have solved the problem.
Options:
1) The problem could be solved by him.
2) The problem could have solved by him.
3) The problem could have been solved by him.
4) The problem could solve by him.
Correct Answer: The problem could have been solved by him.

Question: 30678 – 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.

Do not insult the poor.
Options:
1) The poor are not insulted.
2) The poor is not insulted.
3) Let the poor be not insulted.
4) Let the poor not be insulted.
Correct Answer: Let the poor not be insulted.

Question: 30679 – 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.

Do not disturb me.
Options:
1) Let me be disturbed not.
2) Let me not disturbed.
3) Let me not be disturbed.
4) Let I not be disturbed.
Correct Answer: Let me not be disturbed.

Question: 30680 – 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.

Who will help me?
Options:
1) By whom I shall be helped?
2) By whom will I be helped?
3) By whom would I be helped?
4) By whom I will be helped?
Correct Answer: By whom will I be helped?

Question: 30681 – 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.

Who has destroyed Nagasaki?
Options:
1) By whom Nagasaki have been destroyed?
2) By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?
3) By whom Nagasaki had been destroyed?
4) By whom Nagasaki has been destroyed?
Correct Answer: By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?

Question: 30682 – 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.

Arun has written a newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways.
Options:
1) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways have been written by Arun.
2) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways had been written by Arun.
3) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways is written by Arun.
4) A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun.
Correct Answer: A newspaper report on the inaugration of Delhi Metro Railways has been written by Arun.

Question: 30683 – 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.

The students have dedicated an issue of magazine to him.
Options:
1) An issue of magazine had been dedicated to him by the students.
2) An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.
3) An issue of magazine have been dedicated to him by the students.
4) An issue of magazine is dedicated to him by the students.
Correct Answer: An issue of magazine has been dedicated to him by the students.

Question: 30684 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which bestexpresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The old owl will listen to the squirrel’s problems, patiently.
Options:
1) The squirrel’s problems shall be listened patiently by the old owl.
2) The squarrel’s problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.
3) The squirrel’s problems would be listened patiently by the old owl.
4) The squirrels problems should be listened patiently by the old owl.
Correct Answer: The squarrel’s problems will be listened to patiently by the old owl.

Question: 30685 – 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.

Parents elected him the chairman of PTA as he was the only talented contestant.
Options:
1) He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.
2) He had been elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.
3) He have been elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he is the only talented contestant.
4) He is elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.
Correct Answer: He was elected the chairman of PTA by parents as he was the only talented contestant.

Question: 30686 – 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.

The movie will create tension in the Indian society.
Options:
1) Tension would be created in the Indian society by the movie.
2) The tension shall be created in the Indian society by the movie.
3) Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie.
4) The tension can be created in the Indian society by the movie.
Correct Answer: Tension will be created in the Indian society by the movie.

Question: 30687 – 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.

Late arrival of the Gomati Express created confusion among the passengers.
Options:
1) Confusion has been created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.
2) Confusion have been created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.
3) Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.
4) Confusion is created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.
Correct Answer: Confusion was created among passengers due to the late arrival of the Gomati Express.

Question: 30688 – 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.

The scorpion stung the farmer.
Options:
1) The farmer was stung by the scorpion.
2) The farmer had been stung by the scorpion.
3) The farmer is stung by the scorpion.
4) The farmer has been stung by the scorpion.
Correct Answer: The farmer was stung by the scorpion.

Question: 30689 – 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.

Let Sumita help him.
Options:
1) Let them be helped by Sumita.
2) Let him be helped by Sumita.
3) Let him helped by Sumita.
4) He should help by Sumita.
Correct Answer: Let him be helped by Sumita.

Question: 30690 – 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.

I found the box last night in a ditch near my house.
Options:
1) The box I found last night in a ditch near my house.
2) The box was found last night in a ditch near my house.
3) Last night I found the box in a ditch near my house.
4) The box is found last night in a ditch near my house.
Correct Answer: The box was found last night in a ditch near my house.
Candidate Answer: Last night I found the box in a ditch near my house.

Question: 30691 – 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.

The government has launched a programme to improve the performance of the ministries.
Options:
1) To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.
2) For the improvement of performance by the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.
3) A programme has been launched for the improvement of ministries by the government.
4) The programme launched by the government was for the improvement of performance of the ministries.
Correct Answer: To improve the performance of the ministries, a programme has been launched by the government.

Question: 30692 – 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.

A hundred carefully-screened people were invited to dinner by the Prime Minister.
Options:
1) The Prime Minister invited a hundred people after screening them to dinner.
2) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully screened people to have dinner with him.
3) The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner.
4) The Prime Minister invited to dinner a hundred persons who were carefully screened.
Correct Answer: The Prime Minister invited a hundred carefully-screened people to dinner.

Question: 30693 – 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.

It is good that your ideas can be expressed with such clarity by you.
Options:
1) It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity.
2) It is good that such clarity can be expressed by you through your ideas.
3) It is good that you could have expressed your ideas with such clarity.
4) It is good that you could express yourself with such clarity.
Correct Answer: It is good that you can express your ideas with such clarity.

Question: 30694 – 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.

A good deal of money will be made by that investment.
Options:
1) That investment has made a good deal of money.
2) That investment will be making a good deal of money.
3) That investment has been making a good deal of money.
4) That investment will make a good deal of money.
Correct Answer: That investment will make a good deal of money.

Question: 30695 – 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.

He had transported all his equipment to his factory.
Options:
1) All his equipment are transported to his factory by him.
2) All his equipment were transported to his factory by him.
3) All his equipment have transported by him to his factory.
4) All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory.
Correct Answer: All his equipment had been transported by him to his factory.

Question: 30696 – 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.

Marketing professionals play a major role in the development of business sectors.
Options:
1) A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors.
2) A major role is being played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors.
3) In the development of business sectors, a major role was played by the marketing professionals.
4) In the development of business sectors, a major role has been played by the marketing professionals.
Correct Answer: A major role is played by the marketing professionals in the development of business sectors.

Question: 30697 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

The student told her teacher to explain the passage.
Options:
1) asked her teacher
2) said to her teacher
3) conveyed to her teacher
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: asked her teacher

Question: 30698 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Ram cooked a conspiracy to cheat Abdul.
Options:
1) cultivated
2) hatched
3) fabricated
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: hatched

Question: 30699 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Raja is a bad singer, he is tone-deaf.
Options:
1) stone-deaf
2) deaf
3) tune-deaf
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement

Question: 30700 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Whether we realise or not we are continuously making choices every moment of our lives.
Options:
1) comprehensively
2) comparatively
3) constantly
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: constantly

Question: 30701 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

One night they sank through the shiny water, and for the first time since he has known them, began to quickly swim.
Options:
1) he had known them, began to swim quickly.
2) he have known them, begin to quickly swim
3) he knew them, began to swim quickly
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: he had known them, began to swim quickly.

Question: 30702 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Having run here and there in rage, he stood defeated, his cries suppressed into sobs.
Options:
1) to and fro
2) helter-skelter
3) far and wide
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: helter-skelter

Question: 30703 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Forewarned is forearmed.
Options:
1) For warned is forearmed.
2) Before warned is forearmed.
3) Forewarned is for armed.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement

Question: 30704 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Usain Bolt is second to one as an athlete.
Options:
1) second to no one
2) second to none
3) none of second
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: second to none

Question: 30705 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

He spoke as though his throat had had suffered an injury.
Options:
1) has had
2) had
3) would have
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: had

Question: 30706 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

All the family members of his are in Ernakulam.
Options:
1) All the members of his family.
2) All his family members
3) All of his family members
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: All the members of his family.

Question: 30707 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

We are withnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.
Options:
1) not the triumph but breakdown
2) not the triumph but the breakdown
3) note triumph but breakdown
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: not the triumph but the breakdown

Question: 30708 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Woe betide the youngster who is less than respectful.
Options:
1) Woes beside
2) Woe beside
3) Woes betide
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement

Question: 30709 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

My office is within a stone’s throw from the university.
Options:
1) in a stone’s throw
2) within a stone throw
3) at a stone’s throw
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement

Question: 30710 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Herself saw the thief.
Options:
1) Herself she saw the thief.
2) She herself saw the thief.
3) Herself she see the thief.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: She herself saw the thief.

Question: 30711 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

My parents will reach Delhi by Monday next.
Options:
1) are reaching
2) will have reached
3) were reaching
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: will have reached

Question: 30712 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

I think so she will come to the party.
Options:
1) So I think she will come to the party.
2) I am thinking she will come to the party.
3) I think she will come to the party.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: I think she will come to the party.

Question: 30713 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Old habit die hardly.
Options:
1) Old habits die hardly.
2) Old habits die hard.
3) Older habits die too hard.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: Old habits die hard.

Question: 30714 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

The burglar broke in the shop last night.
Options:
1) broke
2) broke through
3) broke into
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: broke into

Question: 30715 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Nida was too clever to see through his tricks.
Options:
1) see his tricks.
2) see into his tricks.
3) see over his tricks.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement

Question: 30716 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

Teachers are exemplary to the virtues of middle class.
Options:
1) exemplify
2) are examples to
3) exemplificate
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: exemplify

Question: 30717 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

The revolt of 1857 happened during the rein of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
Options:
1) in the rein off
2) in the reign of
3) during the reign of
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: during the reign of

Question: 30718 – In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.

We were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.
Options:
1) through a mutual friend.
2) by a common friend.
3) by mutual friends.
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: by a common friend.

Question: 30719 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said that she was coming that year.
Options:
1) He said,”She will come this year.”
2) He said,”She is coming this year.”
3) He said,”Come this year.”
4) He said,”She was coming that year.”
Correct Answer: He said,”She is coming this year.”

Question: 30720 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My mother says,”I have often told you not to play with fire.”
Options:
1) My mother has often told me not to play with fire.
2) My mother said that I should not play with fire.
3) My mother says that she has often told me not to play with fire.
4) My mother says that she often tells me not to play with fire.
Correct Answer: My mother says that she has often told me not to play with fire.

Question: 30721 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said to the student,”Why were you absent yesterday?”
Options:
1) The teacher asked the student why had been he absent the previous day.
2) The teacher asked the student why had he been absent the previous day.
3) The teacher informed the student that why he had been absent the next day.
4) The teacher asked the student why he had been absent the previous day.
Correct Answer: The teacher asked the student why he had been absent the previous day.

Question: 30722 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

My sister said,”They will contact you as soon as they finish the job.”
Options:
1) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job.
2) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.
3) My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they will finish the job.
4) My sister told to me that they would contact me as soon as they would finish the job.
Correct Answer: My sister said that they would contact me as soon as they finish the job.

Question: 30723 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Sheela reassured me,”I can come tonight.”
Options:
1) Sheela told me I could come that night.
2) Sheela told me she could come that night.
3) Sheela told me she could come tomorrow evening.
4) Sheela told me she could will come that night.
Correct Answer: Sheela told me she could come that night.

Question: 30724 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to you,”I can not be blamed for this.”
Options:
1) I told you that you could not be blamed for that.
2) I told you that I could not be blamed for that.
3) I said you that I can not be blamed for this.
4) I said to you that I can not be blamed for this.
Correct Answer: I told you that I could not be blamed for that.

Question: 30725 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The father said to the son,”Why do you not start preparing for the examination this month?
Options:
1) The father asked the son that why did he not start preparing for the examination this month?
2) The father told the son why he did not prepare for the examination that month.
3) The father enquired of the son why he did not start preparing for the examination this month.
4) The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.
Correct Answer: The father asked the son why he did not start preparing for the examination that month.

Question: 30726 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said, “How can a Zebra talk?”
Options:
1) He wondered how a Zebra talks.
2) He questioned a Zebra talking.
3) He asked how a Zebra could talk.
4) He was amazed how a Zebra can talk.
Correct Answer: He asked how a Zebra could talk.

Question: 30727 – 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.

“What did you eat last night?” asked my mother.
Options:
1) My mother said to me what did I eat last night.
2) My mother asked me what I had eaten the previous night.
3) My mother said what did you eat last night.
4) My mother questioned me what I ate last night.
Correct Answer: My mother asked me what I had eaten the previous night.

Question: 30728 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He asks which chair he is to sit on.
Options:
1) He said,”Which chair am I to sit on?”
2) He asked,”Which chair he is to sit on?”
3) “Which chair am I to sit on?” asks he.
4) He said,”Which chair should I sit on?”
Correct Answer: “Which chair am I to sit on?” asks he.

Question: 30729 – 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.

The boss said, “Please give me the latest reports.”
Options:
1) The boss said to please give the latest reports.
2) The boss wanted to please the latest reports.
3) The boss wanted the latest reports, please.
4) The boss requested for the latest reports.
Correct Answer: The boss requested for the latest reports.

Question: 30730 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

They said to me,”Bring these books upstairs.”
Options:
1) They ordered me to bring those books upstairs.
2) They implored me to take those books upstairs.
3) They suggested me to take those books upstairs.
4) They asked me bring the books upstairs.
Correct Answer: They suggested me to take those books upstairs.

Question: 30731 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She said,”I’ve been in this school since 1998.”
Options:
1) She said that she had been in that school since 1998.
2) She said that she have been in this school since 1998.
3) She said that she was in this school since 1998.
4) She said that she was being in that school since 1998.
Correct Answer: She said that she had been in that school since 1998.

Question: 30732 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

“Are you the same person I met in the park?” I asked.
Options:
1) I asked the stranger if he was the same person I had met in the park.
2) Was he the same person I met in the park I asked the stranger.
3) I asked the stranger if I was the same person he had met in the park.
4) I asked the stranger if he was the same person I met in the park.
Correct Answer: I asked the stranger if he was the same person I had met in the park.

Question: 30733 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He exclaimed with regret that he was perished by the people he had made.
Options:
1) He said, “Alas! I perished by the people I made.”
2) He said, “Alas! I have perished by the people I have made.”
3) He said, “Alas! I am perished by the people I have made.”
4) He said, “Alas! I am perished by the people I made”
Correct Answer: He said, “Alas! I am perished by the people I have made.”

Question: 30734 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

“I always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls.”
Options:
1) The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room.
2) The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
3) The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room.
4) The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
Correct Answer: The matron informed the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.

Question: 30735 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Mother said,”Don’t step out of the house in the summer season.”
Options:
1) The mother requested the children not to step out in the summer season.
2) The mother threatened the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.
3) The mother persuaded the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.
4) The mother advised the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.
Correct Answer: The mother advised the children not to step out of the house in the summer season.

Question: 30736 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The teacher said that the burglar had broken into the office.
Options:
1) The teacher said,”The burglar had broken into the office.”
2) The teacher said,”The burglar break into the office.”
3) The teacher said,”The burglar broken into the office.”
4) The teacher said,”The burglar was broken in the office.”
Correct Answer: The teacher said,”The burglar had broken into the office.”

Question: 30737 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Salim told Ajay that he would return the book to him the next day.
Options:
1) “I will return this book to you the next day,”said Salim.
2) Salim said,”I will be returning the book to you tomorrow, Ajay.”
3) “Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,”said Salim.
4) “Ajay will return this book to you tomorrow,”said Salim.
Correct Answer: “Ajay, I will return the book to you tomorrow,”said Salim.

Question: 30738 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I can’t stand on my head because I am not well.”
Options:
1) He said that he couldn’t stand on his head because he was not well.
2) He said that he can’t stand on his head because he was not well.
3) He told that he couldn’t stand on his head because he was not well.
4) He declared that he couldn’t stand on his head because he was not well.
Correct Answer: He said that he couldn’t stand on his head because he was not well.

Question: 30739 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said that when he was a boy he could stay up as long as he liked.
Options:
1) He said,”When I had been a boy I could stay up as long as I liked.”
2) He told,”When I was a boy I could stay up as long as I liked.”
3) He said,”When I was a boy I could stay up as long as I liked.”
4) He said,”When I am a boy I can stay up as long as I like.”
Correct Answer: He said,”When I was a boy I could stay up as long as I liked.”

Question: 30740 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He explained that he knew the place well because he used to live there.
Options:
1) “I know the place well because I use to live here,”he explained.
2) “I know the place well because I used to live here,”he explained.
3) “I knew the place because I used to live here,”he explained.
4) “I have known the place well because I used to live here,”he explained.
Correct Answer: “I know the place well because I used to live here,”he explained.

Question: 30741 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She said,”We were thinking of selling the house but we had decided not to”
Options:
1) She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to.
2) She said that they thought of selling the house but decided not to.
3) She said that they have been thinking of selling the house but decided not to.
4) She said that they had been thinking of selling the house but had decided not to.
Correct Answer: She said that they were thinking of selling the house but they decided not to.

Question: 30742 – 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.

The guide suggested, “Let’s rest here for a while.”
Options:
1) The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while.
2) The guide suggested that we rest there.
3) The guide suggested we should rest for a while.
4) The guide suggested resting for a while there.
Correct Answer: The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while.

Question: 30743 – 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.

“Good-bye! Dear friend,” said the patriot, “we will meet again.”
Options:
1) The patriot said good-bye to his dear friend and said that they will meet again.
2) The patriot bade his friend good-bye and said that they must meet again.
3) Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.
4) The patriot said good-bye to his friend and said that they are sure to meet again.
Correct Answer: Bidding his dear friend good-bye, the patriot said that they would meet again.

Question: 30744 – In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He told his mother that he was starting in two days’ time.
Options:
1) “I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,”he said.
2) “I will start the next day, mother,”he said.
3) “I may start in two days time, mother,”he said.
4) “I must start in two days time mother,”he said.
Correct Answer: “I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,”he said.

Question: 30745 – 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 told me, “Your train will leave if you do not go at once.”
Options:
1) He told me that his train will leave if he did not go at once.
2) He told me that my train will leave if I do not go at that moment.
3) He told me that his train would leave if he did not go that moment.
4) He told me that my train would leave if I did not go that moment.
Correct Answer: He told me that my train would leave if I did not go that moment.

Question: 30746 – In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.