PREMIUM

Mock Test
Q1. Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option
that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and
coherent paragraph.
A. “Your cauldron gave birth,” replied the Hodja.
B. “What’s this?” asked the neighbour, pointing to the pot.
C. One day Nasreddin Hodja borrowed a cauldron from his
neighbour.
D. A few days later, when he had finished with it, he sent it
back with a pot inside it.
a) ACBD
b) BDAC
c) CBAD
d) CDBA
Q2. Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Ankit said to Ashna, “Do you know that the annual meeting
has been postponed?”
a) Ankit asked Ashna that do you know that the annual
meeting has been postponed.
b) Ankit asked Ashna if she had known that the annual
meeting was postponed.
c) Ankit asked Ashna if she knew that the annual meeting
had been postponed.
d) Ankit asked Ashna if she would be knowing that the
annual meeting had been postponed.
Q3. Select the correct option to substitute the given set of words.
 To skip about playfully
a) Scramble
b) Amble
c) Gambol
d) Trundle
Q4. Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
Despite their differences, the two politicians decided to
________ and work together for the greater good.
a) bury the hatchet
b) burn the midnight oil
c) bark up the wrong tree
d) blow off steam
Q5. Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined
segment in the following sentence.
Everything in the mansion was in great confusion after the
robbery.
a) Pick holes
b) Pell-mell
c) Turn over a new leaf
d) Damp squib
Q6. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in
passive voice.
We hope that we shall win the match against Australia.
a) It is hoped that the match against Australia shall be won
by us.
b) It is expected that the match against Australia should be
won by us.
c) It is hoped that the match against Australia was won by
us.
d) It is sure that the match against Australia was won by us.
Q7. Select the option that will improve the underlined part of
the given sentence.
Robinhood broke within the mansion to collect some food
and money for the poor.
a) broke upto
b) broke in
c) broke into
d) broke to
Q8. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Makeshift
a) Resourceful
b) Provisional
c) Perpetual
d) Inconsiderate
Q9. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The ________ of the company’s CEO was widely praised for
her innovative leadership.
a) rein
b) rayne
c) rain
d) reign
Q10. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute
for the given group of words.
A doctrine that equates trod with the focus forces of the
universe.
a) Theism
b) Pantheism
c) Monotheism
d) Polytheism
Q11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
The actual administration and the real responsibilities were
entrusted________ agents recruited________ co-optation.
a) on; to
b) to; till
c) for; on
d) to; by
Q12. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for ‘Copious’ in the
given sentence.
To be a successful writer, you need to have plenty of words;
otherwise, you will write a meagre novel which won’t receive
good response from the readers.
a) Successful
b) Plenty
c) Meagre
d) Response
Q13. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the options given
below.
a) Inconsiderate
b) Commense
c) Apparatus
d) Certain
Q14. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order, except
the first part. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form
a meaningful sentence.
Such poststructuralist pronouncements…
A. not only in the Anglo-American academia
B. on the literature of the Third World,
C. however, are a common feature of the literary theory
practiced
D. but also in the Third-World countries
 a) ABCD
b) ADCB
c) BCAD
d) CABD
Q15. Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.
Looking at his watch Barin Babu observed that they were
running more or less on time.
a) Looking at his watch Barin Babu said, “They had been
running more or less on time.”
b) Looking at his watch Barin Babu said, “They were
running more or less on time.”
c) Looking at his watch Barin Babu said, “We are running
more or less on time.”
d) Looking at his watch Barin Babu said, “We have been
running more or less on time.”

Q16. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute

for the given group of words.
Something that happens often or that lasts for a long time
a) Perennial
b) Fleeting
c) Dated
d) Archaic
Q17. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined
words in the given sentence.
If you are resiliant you tend to respond to stressful
situations in a calm, secure, steady and rational way.
a) rational
b) situations
c) respond
d) resilient
Q18. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘Flung’
from the given sentence.
The entrepreneur's innovative strategies propelled his
startup to success.
a) Strategies
b) Innovative
c) Success
d) Propelled
Q19. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the
underlined segment in the given sentence to improve it. If no
improvement is required, select ‘No improvement required’.
As bombs keep falling on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of
children have been order to flee their homes.
a) has been ordered to flee
b) have been ordered to flee
c) have been ordered fleeing
d) No improvement required
Q20. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the underlined
word from the given sentence.
Treachery
Rana was loyal to his king and crushed the rebellion and
mutiny against the king.
a) mutiny
b) rebellion
c) crushed
d) loyalty
 Comprehension
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
Communication is very important knowledge, and to understand
for us humans in our daily lives. It different cultures and
means talking to others, (4)_______________. Communication
(1)_____________ our thoughts and can also help us to make positive
feelings, and listening to what changes in our communities and
others have to say. When we (5)______________ for important
communicate well, we can causes. Overall, communication is
understand each other better and a very important skill that we all
work together more (2)__________. need to learn and practice. It can
Communication is especially help us in many different ways and
important at work, where we need make our lives more fulfilling and
to work as a team and achieve successful.
common goals. Good
Q21.a) sharing b) modifying
communication helps us to avoid
misunderstandings and c) classifying d) converging
(3)__________, and makes us more
Q22. a) economically b) effectively
productive. In our personal
relationships, communication c) sufficiently d) vibrantly
helps us to express our feelings
and needs to our friends, family Q23. a) distractions b) justifications
and partners. When we a) mistakes d) quizzes
communicate well, we can build
stronger relationships and Q24. a) fears b) assumptions
understand each other better. c) perspectives d) biases
Communication is also important
for society as a whole. It helps us Q25. A) propagate b) advocate
to share information, ideas and c) inoculate d) recommend
 Answer Key
1-D 2-C 3-C 4-A 5-B
6-A 7-C 8-B 9-D 10-B
11-D 12-C 13-B 14-C 15-C
16-A 17-D 18-D 19-B 20-D
21-A 22-B 23-C 24-C 25-B

Solution
Q1. (D) CDBA is correct order for the given jumbled sentence.
Cauldron: (हं डा /कड़ाही ) A large, round container for cooking
in, usually supported over a fire, and used especially in the
past.
Pot: Various types of containers, usually round, especially
one used for cooking food.
Q2. (C) Correct indirect form for the given sentence is Ankit asked
Ashna if she knew that the annual meeting had been
postponed.
Q3. (C) Gambol is correct one-word for the given group of words.
Gambol (V): To skip or jump about in a playful manner.
Scramble (V): To move or climb quickly but with difficulty,
often using your hands to help you
Amble: To walk in a slow and relaxed way
Trundle: (to cause something) To move slowly on wheels.
Q4. (A) Bury the hatchet is most appropriate idiom to fill in the
given blank.
Bury the hatchet: To stop an argument and become friends
again.
Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night.
Bark up the wrong tree: Trying to do something in a way
that will not work.
 Blow off steam: To do or say something that helps you to get
rid of strong feelings or energy.
Q5. (B) Pell-mell is most appropriate idiom for the given
underlined word.
Pell-Mell: Very fast and not organized.
Pick holes: To find mistakes in something someone has done
or said, to show that it is not good or not correct.
Damp Squib: An event that is not as exciting or popular as
people thought it would be.
Turn over a new leaf: To start behaving in a better way.
Q6. (A) Correct passive voice for the given sentence is It is hoped
that the match against Australia shall be won by us.
Q7. (C) Broke into is most appropriate phrasal verb to be used
here to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Broke into: Enter or open a place, vehicle, or container
forcibly, especially for the purposes of theft.
Broke in: If you break someone in, you train them to do a
new job or activity
Q8. (B) Provisional is most appropriate synonym of for the given
word that means for the present time but likely to change.
Makeshift: Temporary and of low quality, but used because
of a sudden need.
Resourceful: Skilled at solving problems and making
decisions on your own.
Perpetual: Continuing for ever in the same way.
Inconsiderate: Not thinking or worrying about other people
or their feelings.
Q9. (D) Reign is most appropriate word to fill in the given blank
that means a period when a particular person, feeling, or
quality is very important or has a strong influence.
Rein: A long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that
helps you to control and direct a horse.
Rayne: A gender-neutral name of Scandinavian origin that
means "counsel" and "helpful friend".
Q10. (B) Pantheism is correct one word for the given group of
words.
Pantheism: Belief in many or all gods, or the belief that God
exists in, and is the same as, all things, animals, and people
within the universe.
Trod: To walk or trample on, over, or across something.
Theism: Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a
god who created the world and who acts to influence events.
Monotheism: The belief that there is only one God.
Polytheism: Belief in many different gods.
Q11. (D) Prepositions ‘To’ & ‘By’ are most appropriate to be used
here.
Q12. (C) Meagre is most appropriate antonym for the given word
that means (of amounts or numbers) very small or not
enough.
Copious: In large amounts, or more than enough.
Q13. (B) Incorrectly spelt word is ‘Commense’, Correct spelling is
‘Commence’ that means to begin something.
Apparatus: A set of equipment or tools or a machine that is
used for a particular purpose.
Q14. (C) BCAD is appropriate order for the given jumbled
sentences.
Q15. (C) Correct direct form for the given sentence is Looking at
his watch Barin Babu said, “We are running more or less on
time.”
Q16. (A) Perennial is appropriate one-word for the given group of
sentences.
Perennial: Lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly
or all the time.
Fleeting: Short or quick.
Archaic: Of or belonging to an ancient period in history.
Q17. (D) Resiliant is incorrectly spelt word, Correctly spelt word
is ‘Resilient’ that means able to be happy, successful, etc.
again after something difficult or bad has happened.
Q18. (D) Propelled is most appropriate synonym of the given word
that means to push or move something somewhere, often
with a lot of force.
Innovative: Using new methods or ideas.
Q20. (D) Loyalty is most appropriate antonym for the given word
that means the quality of being loyal.
Treachery: Behaviour that deceives or is not loyal to
someone who trusts you.
Mutiny: An occasion when a group of people, especially
soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to
take control from people in authority.