English Questions

In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Education is for life, not merely for a livelihood. As long as we are unmindful of this _____, the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as that of our _____ and students is likely to remain _____. It is not enough for a society to have experts. It needs human beings who can think, feel and act generously, the kind of people who cannot be replaced by computers and _____.

the _____ of our educational curriculum as well as

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

Cajole

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.
_____________ around the bush.

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."

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.

Truth is indeed a controversial aspect of ______. But almost always it can be justified as a moral principle on the basis of ______. When we talk about speaking the truth in order not to hide what, if hidden, will only prove damaging to others, we are emphasizing the ability to ‘feel’ for others. Again, often we purposely keep ourselves from communicating the truth as, once ______, it may hurt someone‘s feelings and sentiments. But keeping a person in the dark or denying him or her knowledge which he or she ought to have amounts to ______ another soul of its right to know that with which it has a ______.

once ______, it may hurt someone‘s

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

I have still to meet a person who is perfectly satisfied with his job.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues