Q.1-5. In question nos. 1 to 5, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the oval [•] corresponding to the appropriate letter (A, B, C). If a sentence is free from error, blacken the oval corresponding to (D) in the Answer Sheet.
Q.1. I’m not satisfied with your explanation of where
(A) (B)
you was last night. No error.
(C) (D)
Q.2. I came into the room when
(A) (B)
Mary played the piano. No error.
(C) (D)
Q.3. The man was driving herds of cattle.
(A) (B) (C)
No error.
(D)
Q.4. There is some sheep in the field.
(A) (B) (C)
No error.
(D)
Q.5. Playing the drums and
(A) (B)
singing are difficult. No error.
(C) (D)
Q.6-10.In question nos. 156 to 160, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an 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 oval [•] in the Answer Sheet.
Q.6. The police were_____people aside to make way for the President’s car.
(A) shoving (B) poking
(C) nudging (D) shifting
Q.7. He scored very low marks in the exam because of his ___ knowledge of the subject.
(A) outward (B) superficial
(C) thorough (D) deep
Q.8. W B Yeats made several ____ to Indian mythology in his poems.
(A) allusions (B) illusions
(C) collusions (D) infusion
Q.9. The board’s meeting has been______to Saturday next.
(A) differed (B) deferred
(C) deterred (D) dittered
Q.10. Eight scientists have _________the national awards for outstanding contribution and dedication to their profession.
(A) picked (B) conferred
(C) bagged (D) discovered
ANSWERS
Q.1.(C) Q.2.(C) Q.3.(C) Q.4.(A) Q.5.(C) Q.6.(D) Q.7.(B) Q.8.(A) Q.9.(B) Q.10.(C)
