English problems
- 1. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part Coleridge as well as Wordsworth were(a) of the opinion that the opposite of poetry is(b) not prose but(c) science. No error.(d)
Options- A. a
- B. b
- C. c
- D. d Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: a
Explanation:
Were? needs to be replaced with ?was? to make the sentence grammatically correct. This is because,?If the subjects are joined by as well as, with, along with, together with, and not, in addition to, but, besides, except, rather than, accompanied by, like, unlike, no less than, nothing but, led by, headed by, guided by, controlled by, governed by,etc..Then the verb will agree with the first subject? Thus, the correct sentence would be, ?Coleridge as well as Wordsworth was of the opinion that the opposite of poetry os not prose but science?.
- 2. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part The boy?s parents(a) pleaded with the Principal(b) that they were too poor to pay(c) his tuition fee. No error.(d)
Options- A. a
- B. b
- C. c
- D. d Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: d
- 3. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part That Brutus, who was his trusted friend(a) had attacked on him(b) caused heartbreak to Julius Caesar(c). No error.(d)
Options- A. a
- B. b
- C. c
- D. d Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: b
Explanation:
?Attacked on him? is the incorrect form of phrasal verb that needs to be replaced with ?Attacked him? to make the sentence correct. This is because; ?Attack? is not followed by any preposition. Thus, the correct sentence would be, ?That Brutus, who was his trusted friend had attacked him caused heartbreak to Julius Caesar?.
- 4. In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The old man said, "Thanks I shall never forget this kindness, Ankit."
Options- A. The old man applauded Ankit for his kindness and he shall never forget Ankit.
- B. The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.
- C. Ankit was being thanked by the old man for his kindness towards an old man.
- D. The old man said thank you to Ankit for his kindness. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: The old man thanked Ankit and assured him that he would never forget his kindness.
- 5. In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Options- A. deligence
- B. diligence
- C. delegence
- D. dilegence Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: diligence
- 6. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
Options- A. Indulgent
- B. Parochial
- C. Egotistical
- D. Liberal Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Parochial
- 7. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Very rude or coarse; vulgar.
Options- A. gross
- B. adipose
- C. porcine
- D. corpulent Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: gross
- 8. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. In Tamil nadu, P-cows and bulls are worshipped and celebrated Q-on Maattu Pongal, R-and the finale is Jallikattu
Options- A. QRP
- B. QPR
- C. PRQ
- D. RPQ Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: QPR
- 9. Select the synonym of to alight
Options- A. to escalate
- B. to clamber
- C. to disembark
- D. to astride Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: to disembark
- 10. In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Lucrative
Options- A. Impoverished
- B. Worthwhile
- C. Useless
- D. Inconsiderable Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Worthwhile
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