English Questions

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: But when it comes to negative human rights reports or one on the environment, it rubbishes them.
Q: This kind of behaviour isn’t going to solve the problem.
R: Every government is quick to accept reports that give it a pat on the back – as the Indian government was after the latest ease of doing business report.
S: No government likes negative reports on its performance.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The painters painted the entire building.

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 built the theatre as a tribute to his rootings (1)/ and the thought of it outlasting him, (2)/ would surely have given him the greatest joy. (3)/ No error. (4)

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

I (has failed) in my eleventh grade chemistry paper.

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 brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."

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 the self is not enlightened, (1)/ it is fundamental identified with the notion of (2)/ difference, unaware of its primordial unity. (3)/ No error (4)

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Digress

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 "Global Nutrition Report 2016" once again ____________ India's slow overall progress ____________ addressing chronic malnutrition, manifest in stunting (low weight for age), wasting (low weight for height), micronutrient __________ and over­weight. Our track _________ in reducing the proportion of undernourished children over the past decade has been modest at best, and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators have achieved.

and _____________ what other countries with comparable socio­economic indicators