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ENGLISH COMPREHENSION: Sample Questions
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Q1. INDISCREET
a. reliable
b. honest
c. prudent
d. stupid
Q2. SOLICITUDE
a. insouciance
b. ingenuity
c. propriety
d. austerity
Q3. In the sentence there is a bold word or phrase. One of the words or phrases given in the options
conveys almost the same meaning as the bold word or phrase in the sentence. Select that option
which is nearest in meaning.
It is preposterous on your part to look for a job without first completing your education.
a. Wise
b. Imperative
c. Advisable
d. Most admirable
e. Very absurd
In the following questiones, fill in the blank space.
Q4. The success that he has gained, though striking enough, does not, however, commensurate . . . . the
efforts made by him.
a. About
b. From
c. With
d. Beside
e. Over
Q5. Vinod took his meals after he . . . .
a. Had completed his work
b. Had been completing his work
c. Was completing his work
d. Had been completed his work
e. Had got completed his work
In the following questions, select the word or phrase that is similar in meaning to the given word.
Q6. Nonchalance
a. Neutrality
b. Indifference
c. All-knowing
d. Ignorance
Q7. Conceal
a. Hide
b. Seal
c. Ceiling
d. Horrifying
Q8. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will
be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer
is 'D'. (Ignore - the errors of punctuation,if any)
(A) The whole thing moves/ (B) around the concept of building a small dynamic/© organisation into a
larger one./(D) No error.
a. (A)
b. (B)
c. (C )
d. (D)
Q9. In the question a part of the sentence is italicised. Alternatives to the italicised part is given
which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed.
Option 'D' is the answer.
She gave most of her time to music.
a. spent
b. lent
c. devoted
d. No improvement