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English Mock Test - 5 - 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. While he went beside (1)/ with our decisions, we were (2)/ never sure he totally agreed. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 1

go along with: to agree or follow.There is no word “go beside” as such. Proper phrasal verb is “go along with” which should be changed according to tense used in the next clause.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The after morning (1)/ she woke to the first ray of (2)/ light through the window. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 2

“after” should be replaced with “early” to make the statement meaningful.

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English Mock Test - 5 - 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. It seemed as if (1)/ every man in the (2)/ country was back them. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 3

“as if” is used to show something which is not real, and to show unreality “were” should be used.Thus “was” should be replaced with “were”.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. He put the birds softly, (1)/ one by one, interior their (2)/ warm little home. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 4

“interior” should be replaced with “inside”. “Inside” is the preposition that need to be written here.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The lady was knocked down (1)/by a speeding car (2)/upon crossing the road. (3)/No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 5

“upon” should be replaced with "while”, while is used when two actions happen at the same time.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. Grandfather led (1)/a peaceful life after his (2)/retirement from the army. (3)/No Error (4)

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. Indian Defence forces(A)/fought the enemy(B)/till the last soldier was standing. (C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 7

We use ‘The’ to the specific things and as Indian Defence forces are specific, thus “the” should be added before it.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The landlord could not(A)/tell which of the servant(B)/broke the glass. (C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 8

As the selection has been made that can be inferred with the pronoun “which”, thus “selection” can be out of many , thus “servant” should be “servants”.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The officer asked the recruit (A)/which district(B)/he came from.(C)/No error(D)

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The road from(A)/my house(B)/to temple is full of potholes. (C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 10

Here we are using “temple” as a reference point, thus “temple” is not used as its primary purpose, thus “the” need to be added in it.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. I asked the shopkeeper (A)/"Do you have change(B)/for a five hundred rupees note?"(C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 11

Remove ‘a’ before five hundred. Use ‘rupee’ in place of ‘rupees’, when a noun is used as an adjective, (an attributive noun) it is usually in the singular. The note is worth five hundred rupees. It is a five-hundred-rupee note.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. Each boy was given (A)/a toy as a parting gift,(B)/which made them happy.(C)/No error(D)

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. Their luggages which were(A)/kept at the station's(B)/ restroom's lockers, were later retrieved. (C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 13

‘luggage’ is an uncountable noun, the correct sentence should be “luggage which was”.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. That summer, elections were(A)/held at many a place(B)/without any untoward incident.(C)/No error (D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 14

In place of ‘at’ use ‘in’.'at' is preferred when one wants to convey the precise (specific) location of an entity, while 'in' is used in a more obscure sense.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. I was taken by surprise (A)/when I came(B)/face to face with my school friend.(C)/No error(D)

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. The factory complex houses a shop-floor(A)/and 10 cubicles for the staff in an area(B)/of about thousand squares meters.(C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 16

It should be “square meters” instead of “squares meters”. “thousand” will modify “meters” not the “square” as square is also acting as an adjective and adjectives are not written in plural.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. She was annoyed (A)/when she found that(B)/the chewing gum was stuck to her hair.(C)/No error(D)

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. It is not easy for an actor(A)/to earn respect from both, the fans.(B)/as well as critic. (C)/No error (D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 18

Replace “as well as” with “and”. “Both- and” goes together.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. It was obviously for everyone (A)/that grandfather was (B)/hiding something from all of us. (C)/ No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 19

Use ‘obvious’ in place of ‘obviously’.

English Mock Test - 5 - 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. Recently I visited Kerala(A)/and found the sceneries(B)/to be breathtaking. (C)/No error(D)

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 20

It should be “the scenery” instead of “the sceneries” because the word ‘scenery’ is uncountable in English. It may be countable in some other languages. However, in English, we can’t say sceneries or a scenery.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 21

Select the synonym

Abeyance

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 21

Abeyance: a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 22

Select the synonym

Dauntless

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 22

Dauntless: showing fearlessness and determination.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 23

Select the synonym

Boast

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 23

Boast: talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.Pride: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 24

Select the synonym

Haste

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 24

haste: excessive speed or urgency of movement or action

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 25

Select the synonym

Vacillate

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 25

Vacillate: to oscillate between different opinions or actions.Irresolute: uncertain.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 26

Select the synonym

Indomitable

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 26

Indomitable: impossible to subdue or defeat.Unconquerable: not conquerable.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 27

Select the synonym

Reiterate

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 27

Reiterate: say something again or a number of times or to repeat something.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 28

Select the synonym

Nincompoop

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 28

Nincompoop: a foolish or stupid person.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 29

Select the antonym

veteran

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 29

veteran: a person who has had long experience in a particular field.Amateur: a person who is not skillful and just a beginner.

English Mock Test - 5 - Question 30

Select the antonym

fatigue

Detailed Solution for English Mock Test - 5 - Question 30

fatigue: extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.Vigor: physical strength and good health.

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