TEST YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILL - 8

Directions: In the questions given below, four alternatives are given for each question. Click on the option which you think is the RIGHT ANSWER to the question.

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Question

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

MASTICATE

2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the give word and click the button corresponding to it.

FEROCIOUS

3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

4. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The reason janet came dressed (A)/ as Lady Gaga was because she’d been told (B)/ it was a costume party (C)/ No error(D)

5. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

The path to (A) / the famous church passes (B)/ through a forest (C)/ No error(D)

6. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.

A first European sailor (A) / who came to India (B) / was Vasco da Gama (C)/ No error(D)

7. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Legislation was passed to punish brokers who ________ their client’s funds.

8. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

His father was ________ the same business.

9. The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

It is due to this lethargy that the plan fell _____

10. In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Bad blood




Question

11. In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

To beat about the bush

12. In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

Maiden speech

13. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

A place where money is coined.

14. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

The process by means of which plants and animals breathe.

15. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

One who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow men.

16. A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

He started at the bottom rung of the ladder and then gained success.

17. A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The judge gave the verdict against the Government.

18. A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined . Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The fire service personnel put off the fire with much difficulty.

19. A sentence/ a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

He has the irritating habit of playing his own trumpet all the time.

20. A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

His illness means he must resign his chairmanship impromptu.