Q1:
Vocabulary
Similar Words
Medium
Fill in the given blanks with the correct option.
Her necklace was a perfect __________ to the gown, and she blushed when he gave her a sincere __________ on it.
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Option 1
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Q2:
Vocabulary
Fill-Ups
Easy
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective:
The _______ old man gave his warm coat to the beggar.
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Q3:
Grammar
Parts of Speech
Easy
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
On the night before the exam, she was seen poring _____________ the books.
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Option 1
Correct Answer
Q4:
Vocabulary
Idioms
Medium
Read the sentence and choose the correct idiom to replace the underlined phrase.
After forgetting to submit the report on time, Maya tried to explain herself, but her manager was already angry and refused to listen to any excuses.
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Option 3
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Q5:
Vocabulary
Definition
Easy
Select the option that is the odd one out.
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Option 1
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Q6:
Grammar
Error Spotting
Medium
The sentence below contains an error. Choose the option that best corrects it.
The documentary was so inform that viewers struggled to stay engaged, despite its visually appealing cinematography.
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Option 4
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Q7:
Vocabulary
Phrases
Medium
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The miser _______ a cry when he learnt that his money was lost.
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Option 2
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Q8:
VA
Paracompletion
Medium
Correct Answer
Option 4
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Q9:
Vocabulary
Fill-Ups
Hard
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The old, ________ house stood on the hill, a gloomy reminder of the past.
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Option 3
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Q10:
VA
Odd One Out
Medium
The following sentences should form a coherent paragraph.
Select the option which has the odd sentence that does not belong to the thematic unity of the paragraph.
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Option 4
Correct Answer
Q11:
Vocabulary
Synonym
Medium
Read the sentence and choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
The athlete was lauded for her outstanding performance at the championship, earning praise from fans and critics alike.
Correct Answer
Option 1
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Q12:
Vocabulary
Fill-Ups
Medium
Select the CORRECT option to fill in the blank.
During the international climate summit, young activists from across the globe delivered passionate speeches. They highlighted rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and endangered species. Their urgent appeal __________ global leaders to take immediate and measurable action. The movement was praised for its clarity, determination, and its power to unite voices for environmental change.
Correct Answer
Option 3
Correct Answer
Q13:
Vocabulary
Fill-Ups
Medium
Identify the word that fills the blank correctly.
In a _________________display of restraint, she redirected the Journalist's hostile inquiry with such polished French, that even the most sceptical Parisian in the room found themselves smiling in admiration.
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Option 4
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Q14:
VA
Parajumbles
Medium
Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a coherent paragraph.
A-The world watched as she spoke of the devastating impact on innocent lives.
B-She ended with a fervent wish: "Let there be no third world war."
C-Maya's message resonated deeply, echoing the fears and hopes of a generation.
D-She pleaded for peace, for an end to conflict and war.
E-Her words hung in the air like a challenge, a call to action for leaders.
F-Maya stood before the United Nations, her voice trembling with emotion.
Correct Answer
Option 2
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Q15:
Vocabulary
Antonym
Medium
Match the words in Column A with their antonyms in Column B.
| Column A | Column B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Diligent | 1 | Negligent |
| B | Concise | 2 | Vague |
| C | Just | 3 | Biased |
| D | Abolish | 4 | Establish |
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Option 3
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Q16:
VA
Analogy
Easy
Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to the one between the first two words. Sculptor : Chisel :: Painter : ?
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Option 2
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Q17:
VA
Reading Comprehension
Medium
Correct Answer
Option 3
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Q18:
VA
Reading Comprehension
Medium
Correct Answer
Option 2
Correct Answer
Q19:
VA
Reading Comprehension
Easy
Correct Answer
Option 4
Correct Answer
Q20:
VA
Reading Comprehension
Medium
Correct Answer
Option 4
Correct Answer
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