Q.1-5. In the following questions 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 circle in the Answer-Sheet.
Q.1. We are now confident______winning the match.
(A) to (B) in
(C) of (D) towards
Q.2. I wish I______taller.
(A) would be (B) could be
(C) had been (D) were
Q.3. He prayed that his brother______safely.
(A) arrived (B) may arrive
(C) might arrive (D) would arrive
Q.4. He became the Governor of a province______.
(A) little by little (B) by and large
(C) in course of time (D) at times
Q.5. There was nothing he could do______wait.
(A) than (B) except
(C) and (D) otherwise
Q.6-10. In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which Part of a sentence has an error and blacken the circle corresponding to the appropriate letter (A, B, C)’ If there is no error, blacken the circle corresponding to (D) in the Answer Sheet’.
Q.6. Though the project is in it infancy (A)/ it is a progress (B)/ day by day. (C)/ No error(D)
Q.7. Let us congratulate him (A)/ for his success (B)/ in the examination. (C) / No error (D)
Q.8. With a good line and length (A)/ the spinners were able (B)/ to peg the batman down. (C)/ / No error (D)
Q.9. This is our second reminder (A)/ and we are much surprised (B)/ at receiving no answer from you. (C)/ No error(D)
Q.10. His assistants have (A)/ and are still doing (B) / excellent work for the organization (C) / No error(D)
Answers
Q.1.(C)
Q.2.(D)
Q.3.(C)
Q.4.(C)
Q.5.(B)
Q.6.(B)
Q.7.(B)
Q.8.(C)
Q.9.(D)
Q.10.(A)
