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Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 1
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. He neither (drinks wine and whiskey).

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Options 1 and 3 are grammatically incorrect to use, and therefore, eliminated. Options 2 and 4 are grammatically correct but important point to note here is that "either is always paired with or" and "neither is always paired with nor". Hence, option 4 is correct.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 2
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The Finance Minister presented data on the large sums of money (deposit into) some bank accounts, causing problems in the economy.

Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 2

The correct option is Option 1, i.e., ‘deposited into’.
The correct tense of the bracketed phrase has to be used for the sentence to make proper sense. Therefore, ‘deposit into’ has to be replaced by ‘deposited into’, making Option 1 the correct choice

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Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 3
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Q. The manager thought that there had been enough discussion on the matter and told his subordinates to (get up to) work.

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The correct option is Option 2, i.e., ‘get down to’.
The sentence talks about a manager telling his subordinates that enough discussion was done and it was time to work. The phrasal verb ‘get down to’ means ‘to get serious about something’. Hence, the correct option is Option 2.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 4
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. (In addition of) the assistance from the renters, the money finally gave her an income of her own, and the token independence that went with it.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 4

The correct phrase is 'in addition to'. The phrase is used to bring together two or more things.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 5
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. Nichols (set of) for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 5

The correct phrase is 'set off'. The phrase is used to indicate the start of a journey.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 6
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The reality show is being renewed because of its ability to attract a (considerate) amount of public attention.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 6

The correct word would be 'considerable'. The word 'considerable' means 'of a decent size or to a great extent'.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 7
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. The committee was set up (on the wake of) the inquiry.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 7

The correct phrase is 'in the wake of'. The phrase,'in the wake of' means 'following something especially as a consequence'.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 8
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Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q. It is required by law (to shoot down) banks which are chronically short of capital.
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The correct phrase would be 'to shut down'. 'Shut down' is a phrasal verb which means the closure of a system (/factory/business etc.) usually due to a fault or for maintenance. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 9
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below.

Q. The chief guest (is schooled to arrive) on time.
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The sentence seems to state that the chief guest of a certain function is expected to be on time for the event. Thus, the correct improvement to the phrase in brackets is "supposed", that means to expect someone at a particular time. 
Option 1 is thus correct.
Please note:
Option 3 would have been correct if the word 'schedule' would have been written as 'scheduled to arrive'. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 10
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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence with the parts given below.

Q. I requested the teacher (to go out) early.
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The student requested the teacher to allow him to leave the class early. Thus, Option 1 depicts the correct answer as no other alternative makes correct grammatical sense.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 11
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence is given which/a part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
He pleased the directors and his completed his report in good time.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 11

The correct answer is option no. B

The sentence is in the simple past tense. It is used to show another completed past action It emphasises that the action is finished

Here the sentence is showing two events. So completion of report must have taken first and then directors would have got pleased.

He completed his project in good time (1st event),& this pleased the directors (2nd event). Since he completed his project in good time, his directors get pleased.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 12
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
The world is being faced with a crisis
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 12

"The world is facing a crisis" is the most natural and grammatically correct way to express this idea. The phrase "being faced with" is not as commonly used in this context. Therefore, the improved sentence would be "The world is facing a crisis."

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 13
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
She could not help but laugh.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 13

The original sentence, "She could not help but laugh," is grammatically correct and uses the standard idiomatic expression "cannot help but + base verb" to indicate an involuntary action (she couldn’t stop herself from laughing).

  • Option A (but laughing): Incorrect, as the idiom requires the base form of the verb ("laugh") after "but," not the gerund "laughing."
  • Option B (laughter): Incorrect, as "laughter" is a noun and does not fit the verb-based structure of the idiom.
  • Option D (laughing): Incorrect, as "laughing" is a gerund/present participle, and the idiom requires the base verb "laugh."
    Thus, no improvement is needed.
Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 14
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
We met yesterday, haven’t we?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 14

The sentence is in the simple past tense ("We met yesterday") and is affirmative, so the question tag must be negative and use the auxiliary verb "did" to match the tense. The correct question tag is "didn’t we?"

  • Option A (didn’t we?): Correct, as it properly forms the negative question tag for a simple past affirmative sentence.
  • Option B (no Improvement): Incorrect, as "haven’t we?" is incorrect for the simple past tense.
  • Option C (hadn’t we?): Incorrect, as "had" is used for past perfect, not simple past.
  • Option D (isn’t it?): Incorrect, as it does not match the subject or tense of the sentence.
    Thus, the correct improvement is "didn’t we?"
Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 15
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
If I will get an opportunity, I shall attend the seminar.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 15

The above sentence is showing probable or likely conditions.

So order of the sentence will be

Simple present tense, modal auxiliary verb.

              |                                        | 

1st part of sentence.     2nd part of sentence

The correct sentence will be

If I get an opportunity, I shall attend the seminar.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 16
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
You shall have attended if the court had instructed you to do so.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 16

The phrase shall have attended is not appropriately used in this context. The correct alternative should express a hypothetical situation. Here’s a refined breakdown of the options:

  • would have had to attend: This option correctly indicates that attendance was necessary if the court had instructed it.
  • would attend: This does not convey a condition and is not suitable for a hypothetical scenario.
  • would have to: This is also a valid choice, but it does not fully capture the past conditional sense needed here.
  • no improvement: This implies that the original phrase is correct, which it is not.

Therefore, the most appropriate choice is to use would have had to attend as it properly aligns with the conditional context of the sentence.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 17
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Directions: In the following Questions, a sentence is given which/a part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).
The courtiers used to tell the King how efficient an administrator he was all day long.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 17

The better way to express the sentence is: The courtiers used to tell the King all day long how efficient an administrator he was.
This option maintains the original meaning while improving the flow of the sentence. It clearly indicates that the courtiers repeatedly praised the King throughout the day.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 18
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
You are asked to copy this letter word by word.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 18

Word for word - in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 19
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Choose the grammatically correct way of phrasing the sentence given in the question. Choose option D if no change is needed. No sooner had the dividend been declared, the notices were sent out.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 19

The correct answer is option A because it uses 'hardly...than...' which correctly indicates that:

  • As soon as one action happened, another followed immediately.
  • This structure properly replaces the original sentence's missing conjunction.
  • It maintains grammatical accuracy.
Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 20
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In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
We were with daggers drawn despite attempts to understand each other;
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 20

The phrase with daggers drawn is a common idiom that means being in a state of hostility or confrontation. In this context, the correct preposition should be at, which indicates the specific state of being ready for conflict.

Thus, the improved sentence should read: "We were at daggers drawn despite attempts to understand each other."

  • In: This does not convey the intended meaning.
  • On: This is also incorrect in this context.
  • At: This is the correct choice, fitting the idiom.
  • No improvement: This option is incorrect as the phrase requires a change.
Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 21
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it
After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. The latest digital ledger for storing data for various purposes according to the passage is _________.
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 21

The blockchain technology is the latest digital way of storing data of various forms in an organized format as per the passage.
Thus, option 3 is the factually correct answer. 

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 22
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.

The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.

Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. JioCoin is the proposed name of what belonging to the Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 22

Reliance Jio is planning to join the cryptocurrency business under the proposed name of JioCoin.
Thus clearly, option 1 is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 23
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.

After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.

The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.

Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Blockchain is useful in the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) in which of the following ways?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 23

It has been clearly pointed out in the passage that security is beefed up by implementing bockchain in IoT transactions. Blockchain protects IoT data from getting tampered.
Option 2 is the only option that talks about data security, hence it is the correct answer.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 24
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Why was Reliance Jio so successful in the market? 
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 24

Jio had brought competitive tariff plans for cell phone users that were highly affordable. This was the main reason for its success according to the passage.
Hence option 3 is the factually correct option.

Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 25
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
After disrupting the telecom sector with its free offers and hyper-competitive tariffs, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd plans to create its own cryptocurrency, JioCoin.In the JioCoin project, Reliance Jio plans to build a 50-member team of young professionals to work on blockchain technology, which can also be used to develop applications such as smart contracts and supply chain management logistics.The blockchain is a digital ledger for storing data including, but not limited to, financial transactions. In simple terms, blockchain decentralizes information without it being copied. The information is held on blockchain through a shared database which can be accessed on a real-time basis. This database is not stored on physical servers but on the cloud, which makes it easy to store unlimited data.The most popular application of the technology has undoubtedly been cryptocurrency. Reliance Jio also aspires to get into the Internet of Things (IoT). Blockchain technology would come in handy there too. IoT is a network of devices such as smartphones, wearable devices, home appliances and vehicles, connected to the internet, which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. Experts have also pointed out that blockchain could potentially address security risks to IoT as it provides a shield against data tampering by labeling each block of data.Significantly, the Indian government has cautioned against cryptocurrencies, stating that virtual currencies were not backed by assets and posed risks such as money laundering. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under the scanner of governments across the world as their soaring prices attracted speculators and unsophisticated retail investors in droves.

Q. Why has the Indian government not legalized cryptocurrencies according to the passage?
Detailed Solution for Practice Test: English Language - 1 - Question 25

The passage informs the readers that the government believes cryptocurrencies are not backed by physical assets. As such, there is a chance that money can be illegally transferred to multiple locations. Hence, it has not been legalized.
Option 4 is the only option that highlights this point and is thus the correct answer.

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