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Directions (Q. 1 - 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any
grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the
sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer
is 5).
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Kiran had met (1)/ Ravi in the afternoon (2)/ of 10th of May (3)/ and found out
the information. (4)/ No error (5).
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I prefer to (1)/ travel in Ravi's car (2)/ as he (3)/ drives carefully. (4)/ No error
(5).
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He contacted the manager (1)/ by the telephone (2)/ to let him (3)/ know the
latest position. (4)/ No error (5).
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I shall return your camera (1)/ after five days (2)/ since I am going (3)/ to buy a
new one. (4)/ No error (5).
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As you are (1)/ twenty four years (2)/ you can apply (3)/ for the post. (4)/ No
error (5).
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Directions (Q. 6 - 10): In the following questions, a sentence has been given with
some of its parts in bold. To make the sentence grammatically correct, you
have to replace the bold part with the correct alternative given below. If the
sentence is correct, your answer is 5).
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She told that she was going to the market.
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1) told me that
3) tells that
2) tells me that
4) said me
5) No correction required
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He could swim five miles in the Bay of Bengal and won the prize.
1) could have swum
2) can be able to swim
3) was able to swim
4) is able to swim
5) No correction required
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You can try in next compartment. There is no place in this compartment.
1) There is no room
2) There are no rooms
3) There has been no place
4) There would be no place
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5) No correction required
How long are you working in this organisation?
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1) How far are you working
2) How long have been working
3) How long had you been working
4) How long were you working
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5) No correction required
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10. I would obey him if I were you.
1) if I have been you
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3) if I am you
2) if I had been you
4) if I would be you
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5) No correction required
Directions (Q. 11 - 15): In each question below is given a sentence with four
words printed in bold type. These are numbered as 1), 2), 3) and 4). One of
these words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the
context of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If all the words
printed in bold are correctly spelt or appropriate, mark 5) as the answer.
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11. If you employ (1)/ more systematic (2)/ methods (3)/ you can lesser your
expenditure. (4)/ All correct (5).
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12. On the basics (1)/ of this data (2)/ it is worth while (3)/ to take this risk. (4)/ All
are correct (5).
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13. The information (1)/ provided (2)/ to the staff was not adaquet (3)/ and
everyone retaliated. (4)/ All are correct (5).
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14. They failed to adher (1)/ to the terms of the agreement (2)/ on which they (3)/
had agreed upon earlier. (4)/ All are correct (5).
15. He was an amature (1)/ singer till (2)/ the age of forty when (3)/ he became a
professional. (4)/ All are correct (5).
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Directions (Q. 16 - 20): In each of the following questions four words are given,
of which two are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the
number of the correct letter combination.
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16. A) Benevolent
B) Alarming
1) A-B
2) B-C
4) A-C
5) B-D
17. A) Dormant
2) A-C
4) B-C
5) C-D
18. A) Reiteration
2) B-C
4) A-B
5) B-D
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C) Innovate
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D) Renovate
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5) A-D
B) Unimpressive
C) Estimable
1) A-B
2) B-D
3) B-C
4) A-D
5) C-D
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D) Respect
3) C-D
B) Furnish
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19. A) Refurbish
20. A) Transferable
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C) Inconsequential D) Antiquated
B) Honouring
1) A-C
D) Stupendous
3) C-D
B) Active
1) A-B
4) B-A
C) Charitable
D) Equitable
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Directions (Q. 21 - 25): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D),
(E) and (F) in proper order to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer
the questions given below them.
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(A) For other wishes, it enlists the help of those who make or own what the child
desires.
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(B) It grants some wishes with its own funds depending upon the availability of
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(C) I was deeply moved when I learnt about the activity of "Make-a-wish
Foundation."
(D) From parents, friends or hospital attendants the foundation learns about the
child's wish for anything from a special toy to a visit to Disneyland.
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(E) I am sure you also now must have been moved by the noble act of the
foundation.
(F) It grants the wishes of children who are terminally ill.
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21. Which is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) F
2) E
4) C
3) D
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22. Which is the SIXTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) F
2) E
4) C
5) B
3) D
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23. Which is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
1) F
2) E
4) C
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24. Which is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
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4) C
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25. Which is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
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Directions (Q. 26 - 35): In the following passage there are blanks, each of which
has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against
each five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find
out the appropriate word in each case.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. A man who stands ..(26).. his friend in ..(27)..
is a true friend. Selfless love is the basis of true friendship. True friends share each
other's joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure. They do not fall ..(28).. in adversity. They
have full confidence in each other. They never ..(29).. each other. ..(30).. makes
friends and adversity tests true friendship by creating some obstacles. A selfless friend
is a ..(31).. while a selfish friend is a curse. The first one is an angel and the second is
a devil. One makes your career while the other ..(32).. it.
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True friendship means great self-sacrifice on the part of both. A true friend ..(33)..
pleasure and convenience. He goes out of his way and faces difficulties in his way
with joy and even with pride. Joy and sorrow, success and failure, good fortune and
misfortune are equally ..(34).. by true friends. They ..(35).. the burden of life equally
for they feel that they sail in the same boat and they have to live together.
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26. 1) to
2) with
4) by
5) of
27. 1) adversity
2) commotion
4) happiness
2) to
5) through
29. 1) postulate
2) commit
4) deplete
2) Prosperity
5) Well-being
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4) appraises
34. 1) built
4) advocated
35. 1) expect
4) propose
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4) Providence
33. 1) foregoes
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3) danger
5) betray
30. 1) Wealth
4) mars
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32. 1) throws
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5) growth
28. 1) by
4) calamity
3) for
3) Man
3) blessing
5) message
2) develops
3) constructs
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5) lacks
2) mitigates
3) evolves
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5) develop
2) pleased
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3) admired
5) shared
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5) project
3) dislike
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1-2: Replace 'in' with 'on'.
Exp: In the morning or in the afternoon, but on the afternoon of 10th May.
2-5: No error. Exp: We travel by a car, but we travel in/ Ravi's car.
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3-2: Replace 'by' with 'on.
Exp: He contacted the manager on the telephone/ by telephone.
4-2: Replace 'after' with 'in'.
Exp: Time phrases 'after' refers to the past and 'in' to the future.
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5-2: Add 'old' after 'twenty four years'.
Exp: 'Twenty four years old'/ twenty four years of age/ twenty four. All are correct.
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6-1: The verb 'told' should be followed by an object. If 'said' is used, object is not
required, 'she said that she was going to the market'.
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7-3: For actual performance in the past 'was able to' should be used.
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8-1: Exp: 'Room' means place to be occupied.
9-2: Exp: With 'How long', present perfect continuous is used.
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10-5: Exp: In imaginary sentences, though the subject is singular, past plural verb
should be used.
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11-4: It should be 'lesser'
12-1: It should be 'basis'.
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14-1: It should be 'adhere'.
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15-1: It should be 'amateur'.
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16-4: (Same) 17-1: (Opp) 18-1: (Same) 19-5: (Same) 20-3: (Opp)
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(Q. 21-25) Order: C F D B A E
21-5; 22-2; 23-1; 24-3; 25-4; 26-4; 27-1; 28-3; 29-5; 30-2; 31-3; 32-4; 33-1; 34-5;
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MEANINGS
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Adversity = difficulties
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Commotion = noisy confusion
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Postulate = to accept that somebody is true
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Deplete = to reduce quantity power
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Mar = spoil
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Mitigate = to make something less severe
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Appraise = to assess the value/ nature of somebody or something
Refurbish = to develop and improve something
Innovate = to introduce new ideas or methods
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Renovate = to improve the condition of an old building
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Benevolent = helpful and generous
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Stupendous = extremely large or impressive
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Inconsequential = unimportant/ trivial
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Antiquated = old-fashioned
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Estimable = worthy of great respect
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Equitable = fair and just, reasonable
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Writer: B.Krishna Kumar
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