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English Mock Test - 2 for CDS 2024 is part of CDS (Combined Defence Services) Mock Test Series 2024 preparation. The English Mock Test - 2 questions and answers have been prepared according to the CDS exam syllabus.The English Mock Test - 2 MCQs are made for CDS 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, notes, meanings, examples, exercises, MCQs and online tests for English Mock Test - 2 below.
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English Mock Test - 2 - Question 1
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. On Sundays (1)/ I prefer reading (2)/ than going out visiting my friends. (3)/ No Error (4)

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 2
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Rohit is two year (1)/ junior than Mukesh (2)/ in the office. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 2

junior/senior takes “to” with it for the comparison.

The error is in part 2 of the sentence.

The correct phrase should be "junior to" instead of "junior than."

So, the correct sentence should be:

"Rohit is two years junior to Mukesh in the office."

Therefore, the correct option is 2.

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English Mock Test - 2 - Question 3
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Inspite of the doctor's stern warning (1)/ Latika continued taking (2)/ sugars in her milk. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 3

sugar is a material noun which is uncountable thus “sugar” should be used.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 4
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Myself and Roshni (1)/ will take care of (2)/ the event on Sunday. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 4

A sentence should not be started with “myself”. And the sequence which should be used when multiple pronouns are used is 231. Thus it should be “Roshni and I”.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 5
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Little knowledge of playing volleyball (1)/ that she possessed proved to be (2)/helpful at the time of inaugural match. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 5

“little” shows “negligible knowledge” that is almost zero, however this can’t be true because context shows knowledge was helpful this means there must have been some knowledge and to represent “some” we use “a little”. Thus “a little” should be used in part (a)

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 6
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. I had not completed my English homework (1)/ so I thought I was done with when the (2)/ teacher asked me to hand it in. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 6

“was done with” should be replaced with “would do with”.
Do with is a phrasal verb which means “to finish” or “to brought to an end”. In the question “Thought” shows that he must have thought to complete homework in future and for the future with respect to past we use “would”.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 7
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. I was shocked to hear (1)/ that her husband (2)/ died of an accident. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 7

“an accident” is an event and the correct form is to die in an event.E.g. He died in a car accident.He died in a mishap.“Die of” is used with disease.He died of malaria.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 8
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The reason for (1)/ his failure is because (2)/ he didn't study at all. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 8

As the word “reason” has already been used thus the word “because” should not be used as it will be superfluous since both the words is used to give “excuse”.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 9
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Are not your father (1)/ and your elder brother (2)/ out of town? (3)/ No Error (4)
English Mock Test - 2 - Question 10
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Our office building comprises (1)/ seven floors and a restaurant at the top in an (2)/ area of about eight hundred sq. metres. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 10

“at the top” is used when we are not referring to the top most point of something but it is somewhat higher but not the top most point but when we are referring to the top most point then “on the top” should be used.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 11
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Ritika decided to get up early (1)/ to wear a nice dress (2)/ and visit her aunt. (3)/ No Error (4)
English Mock Test - 2 - Question 12
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The student asked me if (1)/ I knew that Kalidas was the greater (2)/ than any other poet. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 12

“greater” is a comparative degree and it will not take “the” before it.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 13
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. If it would (1)/ rain, they will (2)/not come. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 13

first clause is “conditional” clause and in conditional clause we do not use “will or would” in it. it should be in present indefinite. It should beIf it rains, they will not come.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 14
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Organic pulses are so popular today (1)/ that many people wonder (2)/ how they ever lived without them. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 14

In 3rd part of sentence “have” should be used after “they”. “Had” should not be used as it will give the sense that people could not live without pulses but now people can live without pulses.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 15
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The reason Priya was late (1)/ to the meeting is because her (2)/ flight was delayed. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 15

“because” should be replaced with “that” because two reason given words should not be used together and as “reason” is already given thus “because” should not be used.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 16
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. Not only did they offer him (1)/ good salary but provided (2)/ him with a beautiful bungalow. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 16

in second part of the sentence “but also” should be used. “not only-----but also” should be used in pair.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 17
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. I was taken with surprise (1)/ when I saw (2)/ the beautiful TajMahal. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 17

taken aback: surprised, shocked, etc.“With surprise” should be removed and “taken aback” should be used as “taken aback” itself gives the meaning of “surprise” or “taken with” should be removed and “surprise” should be changed to “surprised” because an adjective should be used after “was” and “surprised” is a past participle which acts as an adjective. In either way it can be corrected.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 18
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. I finished my household chores (1)/ before he reached (2)/ to my place after so long. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 18

we should use perfect participle before “before” and past indefinite after “before”, when two actions are compared according to the time of their occurrence.Thus “finished” should be replaced with “had finished”.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 19
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. I am vexed at him (1)/ for what all he has (2)/ done for him till date. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 19

Vexed means annoyed.Vexed at a thing.Vexed with a person for doing something.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 20
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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Q. The Manager warned his team members (1)/ that if they persist in their (2)/ obstructionist attitude they would be punished. (3)/ No Error (4)
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 20

As the main clause is in past tense then the subordinate clause should be in past tense as well thus “persist” should changed to persisted.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 21
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Frivolous
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 21

Frivolous: not having any serious purpose or value.
Puerile: childishly silly and immature.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 22
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Petrify
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Petrify: make (someone) so frightened that they are unable

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 23
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Succulent
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 23

Succulent means tender, juicy, and tasty. Hence option (c) is the correct choice.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 24
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Congregation
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 24

Congregation means a group of people assembled for religious worship. Hence option (d) is the correct choice.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 25
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Atrocity
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 25

Atrocity: an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.Barbarity: extreme cruelty or brutality.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 26
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Procrastinate
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 26

Procrastinate: delay or postpone action; put off doing something.Debase: reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 27
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Mellifluous
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 27

Mellifluous: pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.Dulcet: sweet and soothing

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 28
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Dodge
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 28

dodge: avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.Chaotic: in a state of complete confusion and disorder.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 29
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outlandish
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 29

Outlandish means looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar and common means occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

English Mock Test - 2 - Question 30
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coalesce
Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 2 - Question 30

Coalesce means come together to form one mass or whole. Hence separate is the correct choice.

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