English Questions

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.

My colleague said, "I will start a new assignment tomorrow."

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Choose a soft option

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

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.

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes his own destiny; and __________ is usually interpreted, that every one, by his wise ______ unwise conduct, preparesgood or evil for himself: but we may also understand it, that whatever it be that he receives _________ the hand of Providence, he may so accommodate __________ toit, that he will find his lot good for him, however much may seem to others to be wanting.

It is a proverbial ___________, that every one makes

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

He is a saint (A) / and as such (B) / must be respected (C) / No Error (D)

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.

Of the three activities of thought, word and deed, perhaps thought is the most ______ and powerful force, for it is the ______ of the other two. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the real world. No matter in whose mind thought occurs; its laser-like energy seeks a target. That’s why we give so much importance to ______, seeking divine blessings before ______ on any project as we know that positive thinking is a strong force that can be ______ for the welfare and success of all.

that can be ______ for the welfare

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.

Very simply, a checklist is a list of items required, things to be done or points to be considered, used as a reminder. This is clear. Is the _______________ implication equally clear? Perhaps not. A checklist is purely objective, no _______________ is involved. That means, if the checklist is framed as a set ______ questions, the answer to every question can only be a binary “Yes” _______ “No” and nothing in between; no shades of grey. Such objectivity is the very antithesis of the education system today, both in the way teaching happens and in the ____________ of the student.

A checklist is purely objective, no _______________ is involved.

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.

The scene will now shift to obtaining __________________ instruments of ratification to bring the agreement into force _________________ 2020, the first year of its________________ implementation. The agreement will enter into force with the ratification of ______________ 55 countries, whose aggregate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ________________ at least 55 per cent of global emissions.

The scene will now shift to obtaining __________________ instruments