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Q.11
Hard
English Comprehension
Select the sentence with correct use of 'who' and 'whom':
A
Whom did you meet yesterday?
B
Who did you meet yesterday?
C
The person who I met yesterday was helpful.
D
I know who he gave the award to.
Correct Answer:
B. Who did you meet yesterday?
Explanation:
'Whom' is used as an object; 'who' is used as a subject. In 'Who did you meet?', 'who' is the object but 'who' is commonly accepted in modern English.
Q.12
Easy
English Comprehension
What is the meaning of 'Ubiquitous'?
A
Rare and scarce
B
Present everywhere
C
Extremely valuable
D
Harmful and dangerous
Correct Answer:
B. Present everywhere
Explanation:
'Ubiquitous' means found or present everywhere; widespread.
Q.13
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.14
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.15
Easy
English Comprehension
Which word is a synonym for 'Obstinate'?
A
Flexible
B
Stubborn
C
Cooperative
D
Reasonable
Correct Answer:
B. Stubborn
Explanation:
'Obstinate' means firmly adhering to one's opinion; stubborn matches this meaning.
Q.16
Easy
English Comprehension
Select the sentence with correct capitalization:
A
The President visited the taj mahal yesterday.
B
the President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.
C
The President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.
D
The president visited The Taj Mahal yesterday.
Correct Answer:
C. The President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.
Explanation:
Proper nouns like 'President' and 'Taj Mahal' should be capitalized. Sentence C follows correct capitalization rules.
Q.17
Easy
English Comprehension
What does 'Pragmatic' mean?
A
Theoretical and idealistic
B
Practical and realistic
C
Dogmatic and rigid
D
Pessimistic and negative
Correct Answer:
B. Practical and realistic
Explanation:
'Pragmatic' means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way rather than theoretical approach.
Q.18
Easy
English Comprehension
Choose the correctly spelled word:
A
Occassion
B
Ocasion
C
Occasion
D
Ocassion
Correct Answer:
C. Occasion
Explanation:
'Occasion' is the correct spelling with double 'c' and double 's'.
Q.19
Hard
English Comprehension
Identify the error: 'The majority of students has completed their assignments.'
A
Subject-verb disagreement
B
Pronoun-antecedent disagreement
C
Tense error
D
No error
Correct Answer:
A. Subject-verb disagreement
Explanation:
'Majority' is a collective noun treated as plural, so it should be 'have' not 'has'.
Q.20
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.
