1. What would have happened if ––?

a) The bridge is broken b) The bridge would break

c) The bridge had broken d) The bridge had been broken Ans:c
2. It was not until she had arrived home –– remembered her appointment with the doctor.
a) when she b) that she c) and she d) she Ans:b
1. The people at the party were worried about Janet because no one was aware –– she
had gone.
a) where that b) of where c) the place d) of the place where Ans:b
2. I want to go — abroad after my studies.
a) to b) for c) in d) no preposition Ans:d
3. ---- received law degrees as today.
a) Never so many women have b) Never have so many women
c) The women aren’t ever d) Women who have never Ans:b
4. Select the correct sentence.
a) My sister does not like backbiting and I do either.
b) My sister does not like backbiting and neither I do.
c) My sister does not like backbiting and neither do I.
d) My sister does not like backbiting and I do. Ans:c
5. Which of the following sentence is correct?
a) She took pictures, and I did so. b) She took pictures, and so I did.
c) She took pictures, and I did also. d) She took pictures, and so did I. Ans:d
6. The doctor suggested that the patient –– weight.
a) should lose b) would lose c) loses d) lose Ans:d
7. I suggest that he –– to the doctor.
a) went b) go c) goes d) gone Ans:b
8. While going to class, -------.
a) the dog bit me b) dog bit me
c) a dog bit me d) I was bitten by a dog Ans:d
9. No confusion of the grammatical subject occurs in.
a) Young and inexperienced, the task seemed easy to me.
b) Young and inexperienced, it seemed to be an easy task.
c) Young and inexperienced, I thought the task easy.
d) Young and inexperienced, it was an easy task for me. Ans:c
10. I must do this. (Make it negative)
a) I cannot but doing this. b) I cannot help do this.
c) I must not but do this. d) I cannot help doing this. Ans:d
11. Everyone always remembers him. (Make it negative)
a) Everyone will not remember him. b) Everyone never remember him.
c) Everyone never forgets him. d) Everyone forgets him. Ans:c
12. All love flower. (Interrogative)
a) Who does not love flower? b) Who do not love flower?
c) Who did not love flower? d) Do all love flower? Ans:a
13. Identify the imperative sentence.
a) I shall go to college. b) Matin is singing a song.
c) Stand up. d) It has been raining since morning. Ans:c
14. Which one is a negative interrogative sentence? [RU (E3) 17-18]
a) Had they not work? b) Do they not work?
c) Do not he work? d) Could he not worked? Ans:b
15. Health is wealth. Change it into Interrogative without changing meaning.
a) Is health wealth? b) Why health is wealth?
c) Doesn’t health wealth? d) Isn’t health wealth? Ans:d
16. He worked with all sincerity. The underlined phrase is
a) A noun phrase b) An adjective phrase
c) An infinitive phrase d) An adverbial phrase Ans:d
17. The central part of a noun phrase is mainly a ––.
a) Pronoun b) Adjective c) Noun d) Adverb Ans:c
18. The college stands by the side of the river. The underlined part is-
a) Prepositional phrase b) Adverbial phrase
c) Adjective phrase d) Verbal phrase Ans:a
19. Identify the clause of the following sentence:
I took no notice of him, so he flew into rage.
a) Co-ordinate clause b) Noun clause
c) Adjective clause d) Adverbial clause Ans:a
20. 'Strike while the iron is hot’ is an example of –– [38th BCS]
a) Noun clause b) Adjective clause
c) Adverbial clause d) Subordinate clause Ans:c
21. This is the book I lost. Here ‘I lost’ is-
a) A noun clause b) a adverbial clause
c) An adjective clause d) None of the three Ans:c
22. I know what you want. The underlined part of the sentence is -
a) a principal clause b) sub-ordinate clause
c) a co-ordinate clause d) None of them Ans:b
23. There is no mother but loves her children. The sentence is -
a) simple b) complex c) compound d) complex-compound Ans:b
24. ‘In spite of being old, he was young at heart.’ The compound sentence of it is -
a) Though he was old he was young at heart
b) He was too old to be young at heart.
c) He was old but young at heart. d) All of the above Ans:c
25. Move or die. (make it simple)
a) You shall move to die b) In case of your failure to move you will die.
c) If you don’t move you will die d) You will to move to die Ans:b
26. The man is so weak that he cannot walk. (Simple)
a) The man is too weak to walk b) The man is so weak to walk
c) The man is too weak for him to walk d) The man is so weak for him to walk Ans:a
27. He wants that I should go. (Make it simple)
a) He wants my going b) He wants me to go.
c) He wants that I must go d) He wants that I might go. Ans:b
28. Which one is the correct simple form of the following complex sentence?
He said that he was innocent.
a) He announced that he was innocent. b) He expressed his innocence.
c) He told about his innocence. d) He declared his innocence. Ans:d
29. Which one is not a complex sentence? [MBSTU C 15-16]
a) When he had told this, he went away.
b) Having gone to market, she bought a new book.
c) Though he is poor, he is happy
d) We eat fruits so that we may get vitamins. Ans:b
30. I am going to fall in love, ––? Choose the correct tag-
a) am not! b) ain’t I c) aren’t I d) Both b& c Ans:d
31. Let me see, the bus goes at ten past, –– ?
a) doesn’t it b) shall we c) will you d) don’t we Ans:a
32. Please let me know why — the class.
a) you didn’t attend b) didn’t you attend
c) you didn’t attend to d) you didn’t go Ans:a
33. Choose the correct sentence from the following.
a) Where you think this story took place?
b) Where did you think did this story take place?
c) Where do you think this story took place?
d) Where do you think this story take place? Ans:c
34. Can you tell me why did you not speak the truth?
a) why did you not speak b) that why did you not speak
c) why you did not speak d) why you not speak Ans:c
35. This highway patrol stopped our car and asked us where ---.
a) were we going b) are we going
c) we are going d) we were going Ans:d
36. I often wonder how ---- .
a) you are get on b) are you get on
c) you are getting on d) are you getting on Ans:c
37. Select the correct sentence.
a) Where have you born? b) Where were you born?
c) Where had you born? d) Where are you born? Ans:b
38. Who – was coming to see me this morning?
a) you said b) did you say c) you did say d) did you say that Ans:b
39. Which sentence is correct?
a) He casted his vote for you. b) He offered his vote for you.
c) He cast his vote for you. d) He dropped his vote for you. Ans:c
40. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
a) The land is belonged to an old lady. b) They parted from one another suddenly.
c) The leader expressed himself forcibly. d) Mother bought me an ice-cream. Ans:a
41. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Do he have a house? b) Does he have a house?
c) Does he has a house? d) Do he has a house? Ans:b
42. Choose the correct sentence.
a) Rahim ate almost the whole fish. b) Rahim almost ate the whole fish.
c) Almost Rahim ate the whole fish. d) Rahim ate the whole fish almost. Ans:a
43. Which is the correct sentence?
a) I wish I was in your shoes. b) I wish I were in your shoes.
c) I wish I got in your shoes. d) I wish I gets in your shoes. Ans:b
44. Choose the correct sentence.
a) The matter was informed to the police. b) The matter has been informed of the police.
c) The police was informed of the matter. d) The police were informed of the matter.
45. Which of the following sentences is correct?
a) That shirt which he bought is blue in colour.
b) The shirt that which he bought is blue in colour.
c) Which shirt he bought is blue in colour.
d) The shirt which he bought is blue in colour. Ans:d
46. The correct spelling is
a) adolescence b) adolessence c) adoloscence d) Adolesense Ans:a
47. Which one is incorrect?
a) Bourgeoise b) Blaspheme c) Bureaucracy d) Baptism Ans:a
48. †KvbwU ï× evbvb?
a) Comemorate b) Commemmorate c) Comemmorate d) Commemorate Ans:d
49. Which is the correct spelling?
a) embeded b) emmbedded c) emmbeded d) embedded Ans:d
50. Choose the incorrectly spelled word.
a) imminent b) irresistible c) iresolute d) immense Ans:c
51. The correctly spelt word is -
a) Scizopherenic b) Sciziphrynic c) Schizophrenic d) Sciziophrinic Ans:c
52. Which is misspelt word?
a) seperate b) raisin c) psychology d) taming Ans:a
53. Which word is spelt correctly?
a) concensus b) hiararchy c) medieval d) posession Ans:c
54. Choose the correct spelling.
a) hypocrisy b) dillema c) milenium d) rubish Ans:a
55. The antonym for ‘Indigenous’ is – [IU (C) 15-16]
a) Herbal b) Local c) Foreign d) Home-grown Ans:c
56. What is the antonym of the word ‘Compulsory’?
a) Mandatory b) Obligatory c) Voluntary d) Complimentary Ans:c
57. The antonym of the word ‘offspring’ is-
a) children b) issue c) ancestor d) son Ans:c
58. Select the word having similar meaning with KNOWLEDGE.
a) Incorrect b) Proper c) Appropriate d) Awareness Ans:d
59. Which is the synonym of the word ‘homogeneous’?
a) Heterogeneous b) Scrambled c) Motley d) Similar Ans:d
60. The synonym of ‘Inimical’ is-
a) virtuous b) fickle c) friendly d) hostile Ans:d
61. Synonym of ‘transitory’?
a) lucid b) transient c) relevant d) clear Ans:b
62. The synonym of ‘Bonafide’ is -
a) honest b) similar c) bondage d) spurious Ans:a
63. Which one is the synonym of ‘savage’?
a) civilized b) wild c) popular d) precious Ans:b
64. DORMANT (synonym)
a) Inactive b) Disdain c) Saddened d) Mitigate Ans:a
65. What is the antonym of ‘tranquil’ is:
a) serene b) calm c) agitated d) placid Ans:c
66. ‘He reached the pinnacle of ‘success’ here opposite meaning of pinnacle is

a) acme b) nadir c) zenith d) vertex Ans:b

67. The word ‘docile’ refers to-
a) wild b) angry c) disheartened d) tame Ans:d
68. Identify the odd word from the following words.
a) intimidate b) formalize c) frighten d) terrify Ans:b
69. DISSEMINATE
a) Decorate b) Dedicated c) Circulate d) Eliminate Ans:c
70. The synonym of AUGUST is:
a) Common b) Ridiculous c) Dignified d) Petty Ans:c
71. The new offer of job was alluring. Here ‘alluring’ means-
a) unexpected b) tempting c) disappointingd) ordinary Ans:b
72. The synonym of the word ‘huge’ is
a) sanctified b) tiny c) colossal d) momentary Ans:c
73. Choose the correct synonym for ‘buccaneer’.
a) bachelor b) presenter c) pirate d) butcher Ans:c
74. The synonym of ‘commemorate’ is-
a) overlook b) memorize c) observe d) assert Ans:c
75. The antonym of ‘vulnerable’ is :
a) defenceless b) illiterate c) poor d) guarded Ans:d
76. What is the antonym of the word ‘spinster’?
a) married b) twist c) loyal d) criminal Ans:a
77. The antonym of 'divulge' is:
a) reveal b) reprimand c) admonish d) conceal Ans:d
78. Antonym of the word ‘urbane’
a) rural b) shave c) sophisticated d) uncouth Ans:d
79. The antonym of ‘Retreat’ is-
a) Return b) Go c) Treat d) Advance Ans:d
80. ‘Pass away’ means—
a) disappear b) die c) erase d) fall Ans:b
81. What is the meaning of the idiom “out and about”?
a) inactive b) active c) irregular d) free from anxiety Ans:b
82. Those customers are – the most demanding we’ve ever had.
a) so far b) by far c) from far d) since far Ans:b
83. “Bootleg” means –
a) smuggle b) export c) import d) distribute Ans:a
84. “By fits and start” means ----
a) at irregular intervals b) at regular intervals
c) at rapid rates d) suddenly Ans:a
85. “Crocodile tears” means --
a) tears of a crocodile b) deceptive cry
c) tears of any animals d) tears of an unlucky person Ans:b
86. ‘To smell a rat’ means-
a) to give smelly food to rats b) to put rats in cages
c) to suspect something wrong d) the smell of a rat Ans:c
87. To wash one’s dirty linen in public
a) to quarrel in the open b) to do some ugly work in public
c) to wash one’s cloth in the open d) to suffer from shortage of water Ans:b
88. What is the meaning of the idiom ‘to follow your nose’?
a) to discover something b) to follow your instincts
c) to smell something d) to suspect a trick Ans:b
89. We live in ––, not in years.
a) merit b) genius c) talents d) deeds Ans:d
90. wec` KL‡bv GKv Av‡m bv|
a) Misfortunes comes never alone. b) Misfortunes never come alone.
c) Misfortunes never alone comes. d) Misfortunes comes alone ever. Ans:b
91. Ill news runs apace. Gi cÖK…Z Abyev` †KvbwU?
a) `ytmsev` `ªæZMvgx nq b) `ytmsev` Zxeªfv‡e Mgb K‡i
c) `ytmsev` evZv‡mi Av‡M hvq d) Amy¯’ msev` evZv‡mi gZ `ªæZ
Ans:c
92. The proverb ‘blood is thicker than water’ means:
a) Two different things cannot mix
b) Blood and water are two different things
c) Family relationships are stronger than any others
d) Blood is heavier than water Ans:c
93. Frequent closures of universities badly – academic progress.
a) affect b) effect c) effects d) damages Ans:a
94. The – Board has deleted a number of scenes.
a) Censer b) Censar c) Censor d) Censur Ans:c
95. John — me yesterday that he was getting married in the spring.
a) told b) said c) spoke d) asked Ans:a
96. Please make room for her.
a) Ii Rb¨ K‡ÿi e¨e¯’v Ki| b) `qv K‡i I‡K Ii K‡ÿ †h‡Z `vI|

c) I‡K emvi RvqMv `vI| d) Ii KÿUv wVKVvK K‡i `vI|

Ans:c
97. m¤¢e n‡j GKUz †ewo‡q †hI| The best translation is -
a) If possible, try to visit. . b) If you can you may come.
c) If possible, please drop by. d) If you try you might drop in. Ans:c
98. bZzb K‡i ïiæ Ki|
a) Start afresh b) Start from the beginning c) Restart d) Start again Ans:a
99. Choose the correct translation: “Avwg Avg cQ›` Kwi|”
a) I like mango b) I would like a mango.
c) I like mangoes. d) I like the mango Ans:c
100. GB gwnjv `ywU mšÍv‡bi Rb¥ w`‡q‡Qb|
a) This lady was born two children. b) This lady has borne two children.
c) This lady has born two children. d) Two children have born this lady. Ans:b