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Q1:

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Grammar

Medium

Choose the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

____ utensils she had, were taken away by the thief.

Few

A few

The few

Some

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q2:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate models given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Modals)
(A) __ I borrow two books from the library?	(I) ought to
(B)Are you sure that you __ run the business by yourself?	(II) may
(C) You __ follow the traffic rules to avoid accidents.	(III) would
(D) I thought he __ be at home to help me with my problem.	(IV) can

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the sentences in List-I with the appropriate models given in List-II:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q3:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Adverbs)
(A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement.	(I) efficiently
(B) He _____admitted that he had forgotten the appointment.	(II) confidently
(C) They finished the project _____, avoiding any last minute stress.	(III) eagerly
(D) The professor spoke ____, capturing everyone's attention.	(IV) sheepishly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Select the most appropriate preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence:

We cruised_________ the canal for a few miles.

along

across

through

upto

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verb forms given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Verb forms)
(A) He promised______ me a post in his department.	(I) have given
(B) I ______ my best years to the service of the nation.	(II) gave
(C) His services were terminated as he _____trouble to the authorities.	(III) to give
(D) Atul always _____ his hundred percent to the task at hand.	(IV) had been giving

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the Prepositional Phrases from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Prepositional Phrases)
(A) _________ he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well paid.	(I) in spite of
(B) I drew a map for Sarah __________ she couldn't find the house.	(II) although
(C) She accepted the job__________ the salary, which was rather low.	(III) because of
(D) I couldn't go to sleep _________ the noise.	(IV) in case

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q7:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Select the appropriate verb forms to fill in the blanks in the given sentence:

If I ________ to renew the books, I ___________ to pay a fine.

phoned , wouldn't have

had phoned, wouldn't have had

have phoned , wouldn't

phone, didn't have

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentence given in List-I with suitable prepositions from List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Prepositions)
(A) He gives a lot of attention____small details and rules.	(I) in
(B) If the members of the club persist ________ their demand for better facilities, management will have to give in.	(II) of
(C) The brave soldiers stuck to their positions and kept fighting, heedless__________ consequences.	(III) on
(D) Lata prides herself_____ the beautiful plants that she grows in her garden.	(IV) to

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q9:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct preposition from the given options:

Saaya's Institute is situated ___ the junction near the city hall.

on

at

over

in

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Grammar

Medium

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their definitions in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Figures of speech)	(Definitions)
(A) Metaphor	(I) Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas.
(B) Personification	(II) A phrase that combines contradictory or opposite words.
(C) Hyperbole	(III) An imaginative comparison between two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."
(D) Oxymoron	(IV) An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:

_________ they are poor, they are honest.

Despite

Thorough

Though

While

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the verbs given in List-II:**

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Verbs)
(A) Without the _____aid, my grandmother couldn't understand a word spoken to her.	(I) dredging
(B) Swarn enjoys _____ to classical music in her free time.	(II) building
(C) The approval for _____the banks of the river before the monsoon has come.	(III) hearing
(D) The children are _____ a sandcastle on the beach with great enthusiasm.	(IV) listening

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q13:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:**

If I _____ enough time tomorrow, I will finish the assignment.

had

will have

has

have

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the prepositions given in List-II:**

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Prepositions)
(A) The skilled artisans worked tirelessly, ensuring their craftsmanship was _____ expectations.	(I) with
(B) The cultural preservation efforts have been moving _____ a clear strategy to protect traditional art forms.	(II) before
(C) The young apprentice was _____ his mentor, carefully observing every technique.	(III) along
(D) The artisans placed tradition _____ profit, valuing cultural heritage above monetary gain.	(IV) beyond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q15:

2025: 2 June Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct phrase from the given options to complete the given sentence:**

By the time we reached the theatre, the movie _____.

will have started

had started

has started

is starting

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the options given below:

Desert flowers can be invisible for years, ________ appear suddenly after heavy rain.

actually, but

alternatively or

consequently and

neverthless, so

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase from the options given below:

I asked Megha earlier if she thought it would rain and she said, 'I_______.'

hope

hope it

hope not

don't hope

Correct Answer

Option 3,4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q18:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb from the options given below:

These grapes _____ sour in comparison to what I had yesterday.

is tasting

taste

tasted

have tasted

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Prepositions)
(A) He received immense appreciation in literary circles for his accurate translation of the new novel _______ French to English.	(I) to
(B) I apologised _____ Nina for the misunderstanding caused because of me.	(II) of
(C) Many of Europe's great cathedrals were made______ the Medieval period.	(III) from
(D) Antarctica is the realm ________ penguins, killer whales, seals and many shipwrecks.	(IV) during

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q20:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Phrases)
(A) ____________ attacks among fan associations in Karnataka, many of the stars have joined politics.	(I) In addition to
(B) ____________ her actual birthday celebration, Queen Elizabeth also had an official birthday celebration.	(II) Among the many
(C) ____________ reasons that make Sharbani a favourite student is that she also shows genuine respect to her seniors.	(III) As long as
(D) ____________the company continues to make profit, the management will not resort to layoffs.	(IV) Despite the intensity of

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:

Yesterday he ______ to drop his uncle off at the railway station.

went

has gone

is going

had been going

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Prepositions)
(A) We were faced _________ a difficult choice.	(I) near
(B) The rest house is _________ the river.	(II) of
(C) I saw Rohit sitting _________ the new student in the class.	(III) with
(D) The report was full _________ mistakes.	(IV) beside

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence:

Flights kept _________ because of bad weather.

delay

being delayed

having delayed

having been delayed

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: I promise that I will prepare tea for you ______ we reach our place.

before

as soon as

while

on

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the suitable connectors given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Connectors)
---	---
(A) He can drive a car, ______ he can fix it if there is a problem.	(I) therefore
(B) Rohit went to the mall for shopping, ______ he did not buy anything.	(II) furthermore
(C) I had to sit down alongside Rita to boost her morale, ______ she sang.	(III) however
(D) Vinod enjoys tinkling with computers, ______ he is called a tech wizard.	(IV) henceforth

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence:

I warned him not to meddle _______ my papers lest I lose important documents.

to

about

by

with

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q27:

2025: 30 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct verb forms given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Verb Forms)
---	---
(A) As a ritual, Mona ______ every day for two hours to perfect her skill.	(I) singing
(B) I don't want to miss the concert as Mona will be ______ my favourite songs.	(II) had sung
(C) Mona ______ since she was five years old.	(III) sings
(D) Mona ______ the old numbers so many times that she knew the songs by heart.	(IV) has been singing

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form from the options given below:

As the world is ______ from the evil clutches of climate change, the role of society is to preserve the environment for future generations.

suffer

suffers

suffered

suffering

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition from the options given below:

India experienced a 46 percent year-on-year increase in cyberattacks __________ the second quarter of 2024.

among

on

above

during

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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Grammar

Medium

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate adverbs in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Adverbs)
---	---
(A) She danced ______ during the competition.	(I) stealthily
(B) The thief moved ______ through the house trying not to make noise.	(II) promptly
(C) He completed the assignment ______ and submitted it on time.	(III) casually
(D) They walked ______ through the crowded streets.	(IV) beautifully

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

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