Directions
(1-5): Read each of the
sentences to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will
be in one part of the sentence. The number of this part is your answer. If
there is no error, mark option (e) as your answer.
Q1.
The landlord gave (A)/ a write undertaking that (B)/the repairs would be
carried out(C)/ before the end of the month.(D)/
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
No Error
Q2.
Meditation is the highest spiritual (A)/ technique that need to be
practised(B)/ diligently and devotedly(C)/ by qualified practitioners. (D)/
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
No Error
Q3.
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2nd April as (A)/
World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to (B)/helping improve the
quality of life of those with autism so that they can lead (C)/ meaningful
lives as an integral part of the society.(D)/
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
No Error
Q4.
Agriculture that emphasizes on sustainability, local resources and stewardship
(A)/of the environment to expand its global impact (B)/ beyond food supply and
into ecological health can go a long way(C)/ in reducing environmental impacts
on agriculture.(D)/
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
No Error
Q5. In order to get into the academic (A)/system
of the country, one has to (B)/ splurge thousands of private coaching (C)/
centres for learning the basic skills.(D)/
(a)
A
(b)
B
(c)
C
(d)
D
(e)
No Error
Directions
(6-10): In each of the following
sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five
options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the
sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q6. There is no need to worry about the witness
because she is ………………. in the safe house.
(a)
hide
(b)
burying
(c)
ensconced
(d)
disordered
(e)
Both (a) and (b)
Q7. Although her grandmother died before her birth,
she always felt her ……………….. presence was guiding her wherever she
went.
(a)
custody
(b)
tutelary
(c)
Both (a) and (b)
(d)
abrogate
(e)
conduit
Q8.
Jason won the lottery and then watched all of his money ……………….
after marrying a gold-digger who only cared about shopping.
(a)
contravene
(b)
dissipate
(c)
defunct
(d)
Both (a) and (b)
(e)
evince
Q9.
Our national debt places a …………….. on our economy’s ability to grow.
(a)
restrict
(b)
liberal
(c)
allowing
(d)
constraint
(e)
Both (a) and (b)
Q10.
The low calorie version of the beer was developed at the …………….. of
weight conscious individuals.
(a)
behest
(b)
requesting
(c)
mandating
(d)
Both (a) and (b)
(e)
solicitate
Directions
(11-15): In each of the following
questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose
the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is
INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
Q11.
PROCURE
(I)
You may have to barter with Jim to procure the essential supplies you need.
(II)
The world famous orchestra will procure on its international tour after
tomorrow’s concert.
(III)
Lionel runs an international company which can procure products from anywhere
in the world.
(a)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (II)
(c)
Only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
Both (II) and (III)
Q12.
OUTWEIGH
(I)
Since the job paid much less and was more difficult, its disadvantages
definitely outweigh its benefits.
(II)
If you want more choices with your exercising, treadmills outweigh ellipticals
in that regard.
(III)
The rewards of motherhood outweigh the anguish.
(a)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (II)
(c)
Only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
All are correct
Q13.
ESCHEW
(I)
Because I am a strict Christian, I tend to eschew events that are not religious
in nature.
(II)
Even though I love coffee, I have chosen to eschew the beverage because of the
damage it does to my teeth.
(III)
As the clumsy camper slid down the mountainside, he was finally able to eschew
a tree limb and hang on until rescuers arrived.
(a)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (II)
(c)
Only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
Both (II) and (III)
Q14. RUSE
(I)
The security guard knew the girls were going to try and use a distractive ruse
in order to shoplift.
(II)
When I could no longer ruse my blaring alarm clock, I drug myself out of the
bed.
(III)
Emma tried to think of a ruse to get Paul out of the house.
(a)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (II)
(c)
Only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
Both (II) and (III)
Q15.
VOUCH
(I)
Sally said she would vouch to her boss that her friend was a strong candidate
for the job at her work.
(II)
The bank believed the woman but would double check the woman’s financial
background even though the woman did vouch that she earned $40,000 a year.
(III)
Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the
information.
(a)
Only (I)
(b)
Only (II)
(c)
Only (III)
(d)
Both (I) and (II)
(e)
All are correct
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Error is in part B.
Use ‘written’ and not ‘write’ in the sentence.
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. Error is in part B.
Use ‘needs’ as ‘technique’ is singular.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. Error is in part C.
‘Help’ will be used in place of ‘helping’ as ‘to’ will take first form of verb
with itself.
S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. No Error
S5. Ans.(e)
Sol. No Error
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. Ensconce: establish
or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
S7. Ans.(b)
Sol. Tutelary: serving as
a protector, guardian, or patron.
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Dissipate: disappear
or cause to disappear.
S9. Ans.(d)
Sol. Constraint: a
limitation or restriction.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. Behest: a person’s
orders or command.
S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. Only (II) is
incorrect. ‘Procure’ means obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
S12. Ans.(e)
Sol. All are correct.
‘Outweigh’ means be heavier, greater, or more significant than.
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Only (III) is
incorrect. ‘Eschew’ means deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. Only (II) is
incorrect. ‘Ruse’ means an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. All are correct.
‘Vouch’ means assert or confirm as a result of one’s own experience that
something is true or accurately so described.
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