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Q.1
Medium
English Comprehension
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral':
A
Permanent
B
Transient
C
Eternal
D
Durable
Correct Answer:
B. Transient
Explanation:
'Ephemeral' means short-lived or temporary. 'Transient' has the same meaning.
Q.2
Medium
English Comprehension
Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
A
She asked me, where are you going?
B
She asked me where are you going.
C
She asked me, "Where are you going?"
D
She asked me "Where are you going.
Correct Answer:
C. She asked me, "Where are you going?"
Explanation:
Direct questions should be enclosed in quotation marks and end with a question mark inside the quotes.
Q.3
Medium
English Comprehension
Choose the word that best fills the blank: 'His _____ remarks offended many people at the conference.'
A
Judicious
B
Incisive
C
Caustic
D
Thoughtful
Correct Answer:
C. Caustic
Explanation:
'Caustic' means sarcastic and harsh, which fits the context of offending people. Other options suggest positive qualities.
Q.4
Medium
English Comprehension
Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
A
Neither the teacher nor the students were absent.
B
The news are good today.
C
Everyone has done their homework.
D
The team has won all its matches.
Correct Answer:
B. The news are good today.
Explanation:
'News' is an uncountable noun and takes singular verb 'is', not 'are'.
Q.5
Medium
English Comprehension
Find the antonym of 'Meticulous':
A
Careful
B
Careless
C
Precise
D
Detailed
Correct Answer:
B. Careless
Explanation:
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Careless' is its direct opposite.
Q.6
Medium
English Comprehension
Which word is correctly used in: 'The principal decided to _____ the student for his outstanding performance.'
A
Apprise
B
Appraise
C
Appreciate
D
Apprehend
Correct Answer:
C. Appreciate
Explanation:
'Appreciate' means to recognize the value of something. 'Apprise' means to inform, 'appraise' means to evaluate, and 'apprehend' means to arrest.
Q.7
Medium
English Comprehension
Choose the sentence that uses the idiom correctly:
A
He was barking at the trees.
B
Don't worry, he's barking up the wrong tree.
C
The dog barked loudly.
D
She barked orders at everyone.
Correct Answer:
B. Don't worry, he's barking up the wrong tree.
Explanation:
'Barking up the wrong tree' is an idiom meaning pursuing a mistaken course. Option B uses it correctly.
Q.8
Medium
English Comprehension
Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'
A
Simple sentence
B
Compound sentence
C
Complex sentence
D
Compound-complex sentence
Correct Answer:
C. Complex sentence
Explanation:
This is a complex sentence containing one independent clause and one dependent clause (Although it was raining).
Q.9
Medium
English Comprehension
Which word best completes: 'The speaker's _____ argument convinced the entire audience.'
A
Fallacious
B
Compelling
C
Dubious
D
Questionable
Correct Answer:
B. Compelling
Explanation:
'Compelling' means convincing and powerful, which fits the context. Other options suggest weak or doubtful arguments.
Q.10
Medium
English Comprehension
Which sentence uses 'their' and 'there' correctly?
A
Their going to the meeting over their.
B
There house is located there in the city.
C
Their achievements are recognized there at the ceremony.
D
There books are kept in the library.
Correct Answer:
C. Their achievements are recognized there at the ceremony.
Explanation:
'Their' (possessive) is used correctly for achievements, and 'there' (adverb/location) is used correctly.
