Q.1-5. In questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer -Sheet.
Q.1. I ______ lunch one hour ago.
(A)have had (B) had had
(C)have (D) had
Q.2. He thought that my car ____ for sale.
(A)is (B) was
(C)has been (D) will be
Q.3. He tried to prevent me ____ doing my duty.
(A)against (B) at
(C)with (D) from
Q.4. To the dismay of the student body, the class president was ___ berated by the principal at the school assembly.
(A) ignominiously (B) privately
(C)magnanimously (D) fortuitously
Q.5. I would apologize if I ____ you.
(A) am (B) was
(C)have been (D) were
Q.6-10. In the following passage from question number 6 to 10, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the answer Sheet
Life gets boring and unproductive when you keep on doing the (6) and the ordinary. Yes, the routine has to be done but life is not (7) without a “little more” everyday. In other words, that “little more” can be (8) “the difference”.
Make a difference and you shine out and succeed while others are left out doing the routine. The happiest people are those who try to make a (9) in life and try to deal with things that are, (10), challenging and difficult.
Q.6. (A) routine (B) unusual
(C)inefficient (D) unexpected
Q.7. (A) serious (B) conditional
(C)complete (D) accomplish
Q.8. (A) known (B) judged
(C)say (D) called
Q.9. (A) success (B) difference
(C)win (D) alikeness
Q.10. (A) uncertainly (B) unlikely
(C)apparently (D) sure
ANSWERS
Q.1.(B) Q.2.(B) Q.3.(D) Q.4.(A) Q.5.(D) Q.6.(A) Q.7.(C) Q.8.(D) Q.9.(D) Q.10.(C)
