English Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
every cloud has a silver lining

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Stick with a thick end used in a mortar for pounding

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Meretricious

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 director will give you instructions.

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.

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Why did your mother write such a book?

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.

"Phew," said I, grabbing

X-cheerfully round my head
Y-at the halo of flies
Z-which buzzed