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Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
Many people reported _____ a noise in the night.
Option 1: to hear
Option 2: having heard
Option 3: to have heard
Option 4: been hearing
Correct Answer: to have heard
Solution : The correct answer is the third option.
The phrase to have heard in the sentence is a perfect infinitive. In this case, people reported that they heard a noise in the night.
The complete sentence should be, "Many people reported to have heard
Question : Directions: Study the following histogram of marks in mathematics (out of 50) of students in a class and answer the following question.
The percentage of number of passed students is (31 is the pass marks):
Option 1: $85\frac{8}{9}$%
Option 2: $86\frac{8}{9}$%
Option 3: $87\frac{8}{9}$%
Option 4: $88\frac{8}{9}$%
Correct Answer: $88\frac{8}{9}$%
Solution : The total number of students in the class = 15 + 20 + 40 + 50 + 10 = 135 The number of the successful students = 20 + 40 + 50 + 10 = 120 $\therefore$ The percentage of the number of passed students
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him.
Option 1: Arrogant
Option 2: Sheepish
Option 3: Bickering
Option 4: Cunning
Correct Answer: Arrogant
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.
Servile means showing an excessive willingness to please others, whereas arrogant is someone who behaves unpleasantly towards others because they believe that they are more important than others, thereby being the opposite of servile.
The meanings
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: willing
Option 2: will
Option 3: wills
Option 4: willed
Correct Answer: willing
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
The context implies a future action, as it discusses the states that are split between those willing to reopen in August and others who will not open until September.
The term willing is a present participle that effectively
Question : After allowing a discount of 15%, the value of a washing machine is Rs. 29750. If no discount is allowed, then the shopkeeper gains 12%. The cost price of the washing machine is:
Option 1: Rs. 31250
Option 2: Rs. 31500
Option 3: Rs. 31750
Option 4: Rs. 32000
Correct Answer: Rs. 31250
Solution : Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 29750 Discount = 15% Profit = 12% Discount = 15% = $\frac{3}{20}$ (fractional equivalent) Let the marked price be 20$x$. Then the discount will be 3$x$. Selling Price = Marked Price – Discount SP = 20$x$$-$3$x$ = 17$x$ According
Question : A sum of money is paid back in two annual instalments of Rs. 17,640 each, allowing 5% Compound interest compounded annually. The sum borrowed was:
Option 1: Rs. 32,800
Option 2: Rs. 32,200
Option 3: Rs. 32,000
Option 4: Rs. 32,400
Correct Answer: Rs. 32,800
Solution : Given: Installment = Rs. 17,640 Rate = 5% Total installments = 2 1st instalment includes 5% interest on the given instalment. Required sum borrowed = 1st installment + 2nd installment $P(1+\frac{5}{100})^2= 17640(1+\frac{5}{100})+17640$ ⇒ $P(\frac{105}{100})^2 = 17640(1+\frac{5}{100}+1)$ ⇒ $P = 17640×\frac{205}{100}×\frac{100}{105}×\frac{100}{105}$ So, P = 32800
Question : Directions: A, E, I, O, U, H, F, and W are sitting around a circular table in a clockwise manner in the same sequence at equal distances from each other. Then O and F interchange their positions. If H is facing the north, then which direction will O be facing?
Option 1: Northeast
Option 2: West
Option 3: Southwest
Option 4: East
Correct Answer: Northeast
Solution : Given: A, E, I, O, U, H, F, and W are sitting around a circular table in a clockwise manner in the same sequence at equal distances from each other.
Then, O and F interchange their positions.
After interchanging positions, if H is facing the
Question : Direction: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
Option 1: NIL
Option 2: NIK
Option 3: NLK
Option 4: NJL
Correct Answer: NIK
Solution : Given: WFB, TGD, QHG, ?
First letter of the series → W – 3 = T; T – 3 = Q; Q – 3 = N
Second letter of the series → F + 1 = G; G + 1 = H; H + 1
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
It is best (1) / to be silent (2) / than to speak in anger. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The error is in the first part of the sentence due to the use of "best" instead of "better." The word "better" is the appropriate comparative form in this context. The word "best" is the superlative form, which is used when comparing more than two
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The thing nodded vigorously; as it nodded, the left button-eye fell off and (1)__________ (2)____________ the concrete floor. The thing looked around (3)_________ with its one eye, as if it had lost her. The thing twisted bonelessly (4)__________. its one eye was again facing her. And it (5)__________ across the cellar towards her then. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: up
Option 2: to
Option 3: at
Option 4: on to
Correct Answer: on to
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
The use of on to is appropriate here because it conveys the idea of movement from one place (attached to the thing) to another (on the concrete floor). The preposition to is often used to indicate a
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