N K Das Verma’s “OET”
Direction: Read the passage carefully and
answer the questions given below.
The last of my life has been lived in one of
those painful epochs of human history during
which the world is getting worse, and past
victories which had seemed to be definitive have
turned out to be only temporary. When I was
young, Victorian optimism was taken for
granted. It was hoped that cruelty tyranny, and
injustice would continue by the fear of great
wars. Hardly anyone was thought of the
nineteenth century as a brief interlude between
past and future barbarism.
1. The author feels sad about the later part
of his life because
a) The
world
has
not
become
prosperous
b) He was nostalgic about his
childhood
c) The world was painfully disturbed
during that period of time
d) The author had not won any further
victories.
2. The victories of the past
a) Filled men with a sense of
pessimism
b) Proved to be temporary events
c) Ended
cruelty,
tyranny,
and
injustice
d) Brought permanent peace and
security
3. The world ‘definitive’ as used in the
passage means
a) Incomplete
b) Defined
c) Temporary
d) Final
4. During the Victorian age people
believed that
a) There would be unlimited freedom
b) Strife would increase
c) Peace would prevail and happiness
would engulf the whole world
d) Wars would be fought on a bigger
scale
5. ‘A brief interlude between past and
future barbarism’ can be interpreted as
a) A dramatic performance during
wars
b) An interval between cruel wars
c) A short space of time between two
great events
d) A short period of time between past
and future acts of savagery
Direction: There is one error in each part of the
sentences. If not, your answer is “no error”.
6. The news of the leader’s death (a)/ was
soon broadcasted (b)/ on the radio. (c)/
no error (d)
7. One should not drive (a)/ in the state of
being drunk (b)/ what he did. (c)/ no
error (d)
8. If the manager allows us to (a)/ carry
the task, Ramesh and me (b)/ will be
leading the procession. (c)/ no error (d)
9. Is there some (a)/ chance of your
visiting (b)/ her at the hospital? (c)/ no
error (d)
10. Out of these two (a)/ between he is
better (b)/ in my opinion. (c)/ no error
(d)
Direction: Fill in the passage with appropriate
alternatives given below.
A ___11___ fall in the global prices of solar
panels is all set to give a __12___ to India’s
ambitious plans to optimally harness sunlight as
an alternate ___13___ of energy. The prevailing
low-price scenario could boost the efforts to
___14___ the target of 100 GW powergeneration capacity by 2022 and turn solar
power into a __15___ option.
11. a) tardy
b) dull
c) slow d) steep
12. a) boost
b) patience
c) increment
d) courage
13. a) resource b) mean c) source d) tool
14. a) improve b) earn c) handle d) achieve
15. a) liable
b) impossible
c) viable
d) vibrant
Direction: The sentences have been given in
Active/ Passive. From the given alternatives the
one which best expresses the given sentence in
Passive/ Active voice.
16. This surface feels smooth.
a) This surface is felt smooth.
b) This surface is smooth when it is
felt.
c) This surface when feels is smooth.
d) This surface is smooth as felt.
17. Smoke and flames engulfed the area
and made rescue operations difficult.
a) The area was engulfed in smoke and
flames and made rescue operations
difficult.
b) The area was engulfed in smoke and
flames making rescue operations
difficult.
c) The area had been engulfed in
smoke and flames and made rescue
operations difficult.
d) The area was engulfed in smoke and
flames and rescue operations were
made difficult.
18. God bless you.
a) May you be blessed by God!
b) Let you be blessed by God.
c) You should be blessed by God.
d) You will be blessed by God.
N K Das Verma’s “OET”
19. His subordinates accused him of
various offences.
a) They accused him of various
offences.
b) It was accused by his subordinates
that he had done various offences.
c) His subordinates accused that he
had done various offences.
d) He was accused of various offences
by his subordinates.
Direction: Fill in the sentences with the most
suitable alternative.
20. The ________ of crackers before and
during Diwali, vehicular pollution and
burning of crops led to an increase of
particulate matter in Delhi air.
a) Bursting
b) Exploding
c) Burning
d) Blowing out
21. We somehow managed to _______
ourselves against a horde of ruffians.
a) Save
b) Collect
c) Defend
d) Support
22. Success gives only _______ pleasure.
a) Mordant
b) Momentary
c) Monotonous
d) Momentous
Direction: Pick out the word which can best
substitute of the group of words/ sentences.
23. A short walk for pleasure
a) Jog
b) Stroll
c) Gallop
d) Stagger
24. A sea abounding in islands
a) Strait
b) Archipelago
c) Ocean
d) Gulf
25. Policy of a political party
a) Manifesto
b) Agenda
c) Report
d) Circular
Answer Keys:
1.c 2.b 3.d 4.c 5.d 6.b 7.c 8.b 9.a 10.b
11.d 12.a 13.c 14.d 15.c 16.b 17.b 18.b
19.d 20.a 21.c 22.d 23.b 24.b 25.a
Explanation:
Common Errors:
6.b, was soon broadcasted broadcast
7.c, what he one did
8.b, carry the task, Ramesh and me I
9.a, Is there some any
10.b, brothers he is the better