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English Mock Test - 1 - Question 1

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 two men were (1)/ quarrelling with one another (2)/ claiming the same watch as their own. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 1

Replace ‘one another’ with ‘each other’. each other is used between two things.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 2

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. Everybody knows (1)/ that Bhutan is the most peaceful (2)/ of all other countries of the world. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 2

Use ‘in’ in place of ‘of’ because we use phrase “in the world”.

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English Mock Test - 1 - Question 3

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. My sister-in-laws (1)/ who lives in Kolkata (2)/ has come to stay with us. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 3

It should be “My sister-in law” instead of “My sister-in-laws”.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 4

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. These kind of clothes (1)/ are rather expensive (2)/ for me to buy. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 4

It should be “kinds of” instead of “kind of” because “these” is plural determiner which makes the noun plural in front of it.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 5

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. Chilika is the (1)/ largest brackish water (2)/ lagoon in Asia. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 5

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: No Error.
Explanation:
- The sentence states that Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia.
- The sentence is well-structured and all the words are used correctly.
- There are no grammatical or structural errors in the sentence.
- Therefore, option D, which states "No Error," is the correct answer.
In summary, the given sentence is free from errors and does not require any corrections.
English Mock Test - 1 - Question 6

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 climb upside (1)/ the mountains (2)/ was not easy. (3)/No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 6

Use 'to' in place of 'upside'.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 7

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 too long then, the (1)/ lodge was the only (2)/ place to stay here. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 7

It should be “ago” instead of “then”. To show the context of past we use “ago”.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 8

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. He was able to put (1)/ pen of paper only (2)/ much later. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 8

Use ‘off’ in place ‘of’. “Pen off paper” is a phrase which means “to write”. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 9

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. No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market (1)/ when it started raining heavily (2)/ which drenched me completely. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 9

“no sooner” takes “than” with it, thus option (b) is correct. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 10

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. Unless you don't obey (1)/ your elders you (2)/ will not succeed in your life. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 10

“unless” itself is a negative verb thus it won’t take “not” with it.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 11

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. Hardly had I reached the (1)/ exhibition where I learnt (2)/ about the major robbery. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 11

Use ‘when’ in place of ‘where’ because Hardly had/scarcely had takes “when” with it. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 12

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. No sooner did the sun rise (1)/ when we resumed the journey (2)/ after having a hasty breakfast. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 12

Use ‘then’ in place of ‘when’ because no sooner did takes “then” with it.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 13

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. My eldest son deals with (1)/ spare parts and manages (2)/ his bread and butter. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 13

“deal in” is the correct word. 
deal in: to buy and sell a particular product

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 14

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. Sneha was accused for murder of her husband (1)/ but the court found her (2)/ not guilty and acquitted her. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 14

“accused” takes “of” preposition with it. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 15

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 you had (1)/ told me earlier (2)/ I will help you. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 15

as the first clause is in past thus the next clause should be in past also thus change “will” to “would”.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 16

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. Her mother is (1)/ angry and (2)/ indifferent to me. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 16

angry “at” and “with” preposition with it. 
Angry at –someone or something- to be irritated by 
Angry with- someone or something- when we show displeasure, disappointment.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 17

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 Tata group own (1)/ many industries, that are spread (2)/ across the globe. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 17

Use “which” at the place of “that” as the second clause is non-defining clause and we don’t use “that” with non-defining clause. “That” is always used with defining clause. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 18

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. She has not been (1)/ to the restaurant (2)/ much late. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 18

“been” is a verb which must be qualified with an adverb and “lately” is an verb which must be used. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 19

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. My brother finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ at our grandparent's house. (3)/ No Error (4) 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 19

pass away: polite expression for die verb. It should be “to pass the time”.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 20

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. No sooner had he finished (1)/ his morning walk (2)/ when it began to rain. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 20

No sooner …. Than are used as a pair. Thus “when” should be replaced with “than”. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 21

Select the synonym 

Opulent 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 21

Opulent means ostentatiously costly and luxurious. Hence rich is the correct choice.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 22

Select the synonym 

Morose 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 22

Morose means sullen and ill-tempered and Gloomy means dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 23

Select the synonym 

Cantankerous 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 23

Cantankerous means bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative. Quarrelsome means given to or characterized by quarrelling. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 24

Select the synonym 

Connoisseur 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 24

Connoisseur means an expert judge in matters of taste. Hence Discerning Judge is the correct choice. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 25

Select the synonym 

Incensed 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 25

Incensed means very angry; enraged and Exasperated means irritate intensely; infuriate. 

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 26

Select the synonym 

Transcend 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 26

Transcend means be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere) and Eclipse means an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination. Eclipse as a verb means “to be greater in significance than”.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 27

Select the synonym 

Drivel 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 27

Drivel means nonsense and Blather means talk in a long-winded way without making very much sense.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 28

Select the synonym 

Perseverance 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 28

Perseverance means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success and Endurance means the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 29

Select the antonym 

vibrant 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 29

Vibrant means full of energy and life and drab means lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.

English Mock Test - 1 - Question 30

Select the antonym 

deep-seated 

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 1 - Question 30

deep-seated means strongly felt or believed and very difficult to change or get rid of and temporary means lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

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