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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
1 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I told him
(Q) the story
(R) in details to make him understand it fully.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
2 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The old man
(Q) told his sons
(R) that there was no such thing like luck.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
3 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Sakshi wrote essay
(Q) so well that
(R) her teacher was very pleased with her.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
Page 1 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
1 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I told him
(Q) the story
(R) in details to make him understand it fully.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
2 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The old man
(Q) told his sons
(R) that there was no such thing like luck.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
3 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Sakshi wrote essay
(Q) so well that
(R) her teacher was very pleased with her.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
Page 1 of 91
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
4 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The conference was
(Q) attended
(R) by more than one hundred delegates.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
5 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The house
(Q) is built in an
(R) attractive manner.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
6 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) No country can long endure
(Q) if its foundations
(R) were not laid deep in the material prosperity.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
Page 2 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
4 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The conference was
(Q) attended
(R) by more than one hundred delegates.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
5 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The house
(Q) is built in an
(R) attractive manner.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
6 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) No country can long endure
(Q) if its foundations
(R) were not laid deep in the material prosperity.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
7 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Mahatma Gandhi did not solve
(Q) all the future problems
(R) but he did solve problems of his own age.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
8 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We now look forward for
(Q) some great achievements
(R) which to some extent can restore the country's prestige once again.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
9 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) While Mahendra was away
(Q) on a long official tour
(R) his office receive an important letter which was marked 'Urgent'.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
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Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
7 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Mahatma Gandhi did not solve
(Q) all the future problems
(R) but he did solve problems of his own age.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
8 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We now look forward for
(Q) some great achievements
(R) which to some extent can restore the country's prestige once again.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
9 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) While Mahendra was away
(Q) on a long official tour
(R) his office receive an important letter which was marked 'Urgent'.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
10 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We will pack not only
(Q)the material properly
(R) but will also deliver it to your valued customers.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
11 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) According to one survey
(Q) only those forests which were
(R) not under village management succumbed from fires recently.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
12 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Our school is making
(Q)every possible effort
(R) to provide best facilities and personal attention for each child.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
Page 4 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
10 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We will pack not only
(Q)the material properly
(R) but will also deliver it to your valued customers.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
11 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) According to one survey
(Q) only those forests which were
(R) not under village management succumbed from fires recently.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
12 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Our school is making
(Q)every possible effort
(R) to provide best facilities and personal attention for each child.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
13 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We have done everything
(Q)that could be done
(R) to avert the storm which is now coming on.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
14 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Jayesh loved his Guru immensely
(Q) and gave him fullest loyalty,
(R) yet he have his own independent way of thinking.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
15 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) This laboratory of physicists is
(Q) not only equipped with
(R) all state-of-the-arts instruments but also with outstanding physicists.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - B
Page 5 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
13 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) We have done everything
(Q)that could be done
(R) to avert the storm which is now coming on.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
14 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Jayesh loved his Guru immensely
(Q) and gave him fullest loyalty,
(R) yet he have his own independent way of thinking.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
15 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) This laboratory of physicists is
(Q) not only equipped with
(R) all state-of-the-arts instruments but also with outstanding physicists.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - B
Page 5 of 91
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
16 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) No method of making other
(Q) people agree to
(R) your view point is as effective as this method.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
17 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I was pretty sure that
(Q) he would support me
(R) for changing the age-old and static structure of our organization
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
18 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I did not like his
(Q) comments on my paper
(R) but I had no alternative as I had agreed to keep quiet.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
Page 6 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
16 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) No method of making other
(Q) people agree to
(R) your view point is as effective as this method.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - A
17 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I was pretty sure that
(Q) he would support me
(R) for changing the age-old and static structure of our organization
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - D
18 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) I did not like his
(Q) comments on my paper
(R) but I had no alternative as I had agreed to keep quiet.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
19 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The report is candid in admitting
(Q) that the investment by the Government
(R) in health and family planning have eroded considerably.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
20 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Foolishly Rama threw
(Q) some water on the electric heater
(R) when it catches fire and he got a shock.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
21 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
The passengers were afraid, but the captain_______ them that there was no danger.
A. promised B. advised
C. assured D. counselled
Answer Key - C
22 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
I haven't seen you _________ a week.
A. within B. since
C. for D. from
Answer Key - C
23 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
The battalion operating from the mountain was able to _____________ three enemy divisions.
A. tie up B. tie down
C. tie on D. tie with
Answer Key - B
Page 7 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
19 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) The report is candid in admitting
(Q) that the investment by the Government
(R) in health and family planning have eroded considerably.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
20 . The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence
with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your
answer.
(P) Foolishly Rama threw
(Q) some water on the electric heater
(R) when it catches fire and he got a shock.
(S) No error
A. P B. Q
C. R D. S
Answer Key - C
21 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
The passengers were afraid, but the captain_______ them that there was no danger.
A. promised B. advised
C. assured D. counselled
Answer Key - C
22 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
I haven't seen you _________ a week.
A. within B. since
C. for D. from
Answer Key - C
23 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
The battalion operating from the mountain was able to _____________ three enemy divisions.
A. tie up B. tie down
C. tie on D. tie with
Answer Key - B
Page 7 of 91
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
24 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
She ____________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.
A. put on B. put in
C. put across D. put up
Answer Key - B
25 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
Once he has signed the agreement, he won't be able to ________.
A. back up B. back in
C. back it D. back out
Answer Key - D
26 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
DESICCATED
A. Dry B. Drain
C. Clear D. Fade
Answer Key - A
27 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
OBDURATE
A. Careless B. Contrary
C. Callous D. Stubborn
Answer Key - D
28 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
LASSITUDE
A. Sluggishness B. Stagnation
C. Depression D. Delicacy
Answer Key - A
29 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
PROFOUND
A. Superficial B. Obscure
C. Intense D. Hidden
Answer Key - A
Page 8 of 91
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
24 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
She ____________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.
A. put on B. put in
C. put across D. put up
Answer Key - B
25 . Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given.
Once he has signed the agreement, he won't be able to ________.
A. back up B. back in
C. back it D. back out
Answer Key - D
26 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
DESICCATED
A. Dry B. Drain
C. Clear D. Fade
Answer Key - A
27 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
OBDURATE
A. Careless B. Contrary
C. Callous D. Stubborn
Answer Key - D
28 . Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.
LASSITUDE
A. Sluggishness B. Stagnation
C. Depression D. Delicacy
Answer Key - A
29 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
PROFOUND
A. Superficial B. Obscure
C. Intense D. Hidden
Answer Key - A
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
30 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
GARRULOUS
A. Talkative B. Frank
C. Enlightening D. Taciturn
Answer Key - D
31 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
FRUGALITY
A. Thrift B. Generosity
C. Degradation D. Providence
Answer Key - B
32 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Accomodate B. Acommodate
C. Accommodate D. Accommodat
Answer Key - C
33 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Immence B. Imence
C. Immense D. Immenze
Answer Key - C
34 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Supersede B. Superseed
C. Supercede D. Supperssed
Answer Key - A
35 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
She was in "a brown study" and did not notice my entrance.
A. Sleep B. Dream
C. Fear D. Reverie
Answer Key - D
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Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
30 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
GARRULOUS
A. Talkative B. Frank
C. Enlightening D. Taciturn
Answer Key - D
31 . Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.
FRUGALITY
A. Thrift B. Generosity
C. Degradation D. Providence
Answer Key - B
32 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Accomodate B. Acommodate
C. Accommodate D. Accommodat
Answer Key - C
33 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Immence B. Imence
C. Immense D. Immenze
Answer Key - C
34 . Find the correctly spelt word.
A. Supersede B. Superseed
C. Supercede D. Supperssed
Answer Key - A
35 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
She was in "a brown study" and did not notice my entrance.
A. Sleep B. Dream
C. Fear D. Reverie
Answer Key - D
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SSC
Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
36 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The smell from the kitchen "makes my mouth water".
A. Makes me giddy B. Makes me vomit
C. Stimulates my appetite D. Makes me sick
Answer Key - C
37 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
My friend "got the sack from" his first job.
A. Resigned B. Got tired of
C. Was dismissed from D. Was demoted from
Answer Key - C
38 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The inspector was caught "red handed".
A. Quickly B. Caught in the act of committing the crime
C. Caught with dirty hands D. Found with hands tied
Answer Key - B
39 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
I "have a bone to pick" with you in this matter.
A. Am angry B. Selfish motive
C. Selfless motive D. Desire
Answer Key - A
40 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The cashier "wiped the nose of" his employer by presenting false bills.
A. Abused B. Cheated
C. Slapped D. Doomed
Answer Key - B
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Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
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36 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The smell from the kitchen "makes my mouth water".
A. Makes me giddy B. Makes me vomit
C. Stimulates my appetite D. Makes me sick
Answer Key - C
37 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
My friend "got the sack from" his first job.
A. Resigned B. Got tired of
C. Was dismissed from D. Was demoted from
Answer Key - C
38 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The inspector was caught "red handed".
A. Quickly B. Caught in the act of committing the crime
C. Caught with dirty hands D. Found with hands tied
Answer Key - B
39 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
I "have a bone to pick" with you in this matter.
A. Am angry B. Selfish motive
C. Selfless motive D. Desire
Answer Key - A
40 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
The cashier "wiped the nose of" his employer by presenting false bills.
A. Abused B. Cheated
C. Slapped D. Doomed
Answer Key - B
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41 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
It is time that professors came down from their "ivory towers" and studied the real needs of
present day students.
A. Expensive fee B. Detachment and seclusion
C. Dreamlands D. A tower made of ivory
Answer Key - B
42 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
She is quite "at sea" and does not know what course of action to take in the matter.
A. At ease B. Displeased
C. Perplexed D. Danger
Answer Key - C
43 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
To work on this project is like "flogging a dead horse."
A. Harp upon a question that has been settled B. Dragging something too far
C. Over-spending money D. None of these
Answer Key - D
44 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
His boss was always "breathing down his neck".
A. Shouting loudly at him B. Giving him strenuous work
C. Abusing and ill-treating him D. Watching all his actions closely
Answer Key - D
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41 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
It is time that professors came down from their "ivory towers" and studied the real needs of
present day students.
A. Expensive fee B. Detachment and seclusion
C. Dreamlands D. A tower made of ivory
Answer Key - B
42 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
She is quite "at sea" and does not know what course of action to take in the matter.
A. At ease B. Displeased
C. Perplexed D. Danger
Answer Key - C
43 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
To work on this project is like "flogging a dead horse."
A. Harp upon a question that has been settled B. Dragging something too far
C. Over-spending money D. None of these
Answer Key - D
44 . In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase given in quotes in
the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in the
sentence.
His boss was always "breathing down his neck".
A. Shouting loudly at him B. Giving him strenuous work
C. Abusing and ill-treating him D. Watching all his actions closely
Answer Key - D
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45 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) An interactive tool to
(Q) available via the World Wide Web
(R) a web search engine is
(S) help people locate information
A. RPSQ B. RQSP
C. PSRQ D. QRPS
Answer Key - A
46 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Is a disease
(Q) which is as
(R) common as the common cold
(S) dental decay
A. RPSQ B. SQRP
C. QRPS D. SPQR
Answer Key - D
47 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) The floor should
(Q) be curtained to stop echoing
(R) be carpeted
(S) and the walls should
A. PRSQ B. PQSR
C. PSRQ D. PSQR
Answer Key - A
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45 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) An interactive tool to
(Q) available via the World Wide Web
(R) a web search engine is
(S) help people locate information
A. RPSQ B. RQSP
C. PSRQ D. QRPS
Answer Key - A
46 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Is a disease
(Q) which is as
(R) common as the common cold
(S) dental decay
A. RPSQ B. SQRP
C. QRPS D. SPQR
Answer Key - D
47 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) The floor should
(Q) be curtained to stop echoing
(R) be carpeted
(S) and the walls should
A. PRSQ B. PQSR
C. PSRQ D. PSQR
Answer Key - A
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48 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Sculpted it into
(Q) the world's greatest statue
(R) existed and
(S) she took what
A. QRSP B. QRPS
C. SRPQ D. SQRP
Answer Key - C
49 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) On the cover page
(Q) and publicity posters
(R) who would look good
(S) they prefer some one
A. SPQR B. RPQS
C. PRSQ D. SRPQ
Answer Key - D
50 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Has been stagnant
(Q) a soft drink market that
(R) the ad is an attempt
(S) to put some fizz into
A. QPSR B. SRPQ
C. RSQP D. SQPR
Answer Key - C
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48 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Sculpted it into
(Q) the world's greatest statue
(R) existed and
(S) she took what
A. QRSP B. QRPS
C. SRPQ D. SQRP
Answer Key - C
49 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) On the cover page
(Q) and publicity posters
(R) who would look good
(S) they prefer some one
A. SPQR B. RPQS
C. PRSQ D. SRPQ
Answer Key - D
50 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Has been stagnant
(Q) a soft drink market that
(R) the ad is an attempt
(S) to put some fizz into
A. QPSR B. SRPQ
C. RSQP D. SQPR
Answer Key - C
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51 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) It is no surprise
(Q) that kerala has three international airports
(R) has tourism as its core competency
(S) for a state that
A. SRPQ B. QPSR
C. SPQR D. SQPR
Answer Key - A
52 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Is a risk of damage to the cornea
(Q) can be cleared with
(R) most eye infections
(S) antibiotics but still there
A. RPQS B. RQSP
C. SPQR D. PRQS
Answer Key - B
53 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) No cultured society is possible
(Q) without books no fresh ideas are possible
(R) and
(S) without fresh ideas
A. QRSP B. PRSQ
C. RSQP D. RSPQ
Answer Key - A
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51 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) It is no surprise
(Q) that kerala has three international airports
(R) has tourism as its core competency
(S) for a state that
A. SRPQ B. QPSR
C. SPQR D. SQPR
Answer Key - A
52 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Is a risk of damage to the cornea
(Q) can be cleared with
(R) most eye infections
(S) antibiotics but still there
A. RPQS B. RQSP
C. SPQR D. PRQS
Answer Key - B
53 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) No cultured society is possible
(Q) without books no fresh ideas are possible
(R) and
(S) without fresh ideas
A. QRSP B. PRSQ
C. RSQP D. RSPQ
Answer Key - A
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54 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) When engaged against the enemy
(Q) the captain who was himself a brave man
(R) never to lose heart
(S) advised the soliders
A. SQRP B. QSRP
C. QPSR D. PQSR
Answer Key - B
55 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Would miss a very interesting game
(Q) to be played
(R) between two famous teams
(S) he said that those who would not accompany him
A. SQRP B. SRPQ
C. SPQR D. QRPS
Answer Key - C
56 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Reading books is a habit
(Q) but also enlarges the mind
(R) because it not only increases knowledge
(S) which must be cultivated by everybody
A. PQRS B. PSRQ
C. SPRQ D. PQSR
Answer Key - B
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54 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) When engaged against the enemy
(Q) the captain who was himself a brave man
(R) never to lose heart
(S) advised the soliders
A. SQRP B. QSRP
C. QPSR D. PQSR
Answer Key - B
55 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Would miss a very interesting game
(Q) to be played
(R) between two famous teams
(S) he said that those who would not accompany him
A. SQRP B. SRPQ
C. SPQR D. QRPS
Answer Key - C
56 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Reading books is a habit
(Q) but also enlarges the mind
(R) because it not only increases knowledge
(S) which must be cultivated by everybody
A. PQRS B. PSRQ
C. SPRQ D. PQSR
Answer Key - B
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57 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Adventure programmes
(Q) adult programmes
(R) more than
(S) children watch
A. PSRQ B. SQRP
C. PRSQ D. SPQR
Answer Key - B
58 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Blessing, there is
(Q) fact that it has been a great consolation
(R) if this government is not a wholesome
(S) no denying the
A. RSQP B. QRSP
C. PRSQ D. RPSQ
Answer Key - D
59 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Go to the lady
(Q) herself with impeccable majesty and wisdom
(R) who has conducted
(S) to a great extent the credit must
A. SPRQ B. SQPR
C. SPQR D. RSPQ
Answer Key - A
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57 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Adventure programmes
(Q) adult programmes
(R) more than
(S) children watch
A. PSRQ B. SQRP
C. PRSQ D. SPQR
Answer Key - B
58 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Blessing, there is
(Q) fact that it has been a great consolation
(R) if this government is not a wholesome
(S) no denying the
A. RSQP B. QRSP
C. PRSQ D. RPSQ
Answer Key - D
59 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Go to the lady
(Q) herself with impeccable majesty and wisdom
(R) who has conducted
(S) to a great extent the credit must
A. SPRQ B. SQPR
C. SPQR D. RSPQ
Answer Key - A
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60 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Emerged out of its
(Q) Chief Minister's family for its electoral fortunes
(R) in the past one year, the political party has
(S) pathetic reliance on the
A. SQRP B. RPSQ
C. PQRS D. QSPR
Answer Key - B
61 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Aimed at ameliorating the
(Q) the package of socioeconomic measures announced by the PM
(R) in the country has received the widespread support of people
(S) lot of the teeming millions
A. PRSQ B. SQPR
C. QPSR D. RQPS
Answer Key - C
62 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) To the total cost of the product
(Q) in reasonable proportion
(R) advertising costs
(S) are no longer
A. RSQP B. RPQS
C. RQSP D. PSRQ
Answer Key - A
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60 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Emerged out of its
(Q) Chief Minister's family for its electoral fortunes
(R) in the past one year, the political party has
(S) pathetic reliance on the
A. SQRP B. RPSQ
C. PQRS D. QSPR
Answer Key - B
61 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Aimed at ameliorating the
(Q) the package of socioeconomic measures announced by the PM
(R) in the country has received the widespread support of people
(S) lot of the teeming millions
A. PRSQ B. SQPR
C. QPSR D. RQPS
Answer Key - C
62 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) To the total cost of the product
(Q) in reasonable proportion
(R) advertising costs
(S) are no longer
A. RSQP B. RPQS
C. RQSP D. PSRQ
Answer Key - A
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63 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Unsurpassed power
(Q) modern society
(R) in
(S) women enjoy
A. RQPS B. SRPQ
C. SPRQ D. PRSQ
Answer Key - C
64 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) American
(Q) as men
(R) earn as much
(S) working women
A. PSQR B. PRQS
C. SRQP D. PSRQ
Answer Key - D
65 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Responsible according to law.
A. Eligible B. Illegitimate
C. Legalised D. Liable
Answer Key - D
66 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Constant effort to achieve something.
A. Patience B. Vigour
C. Enthusiasm D. Perseverance
Answer Key - D
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63 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) Unsurpassed power
(Q) modern society
(R) in
(S) women enjoy
A. RQPS B. SRPQ
C. SPRQ D. PRSQ
Answer Key - C
64 . In the following question, sentence has four portions marked P, Q, R and S. These four parts
are not given in their proper order. Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a
meaningful sentence.
(P) American
(Q) as men
(R) earn as much
(S) working women
A. PSQR B. PRQS
C. SRQP D. PSRQ
Answer Key - D
65 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Responsible according to law.
A. Eligible B. Illegitimate
C. Legalised D. Liable
Answer Key - D
66 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Constant effort to achieve something.
A. Patience B. Vigour
C. Enthusiasm D. Perseverance
Answer Key - D
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67 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Opposed to great or sudden change.
A. Conservative B. Revolutionary
C. Evolutionary D. Static
Answer Key - A
68 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Anything written in a letter after it is signed.
A. Corrigendum B. Manuscript
C. Postscript D. Postdiction
Answer Key - C
69 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Those who pass through this gate without permission will be prosecuted.
A. Bypassers B. Absconders
C. Thoroughfares D. Trespassers
Answer Key - D
70 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
A careful preservation and protection of wildlife is the need of the hour.
A. Management B. Embankment
C. Enhancement D. Conservation
Answer Key - D
71 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
We are expecting a good monsoon this year.
A. Getting B. Predicting
C. Hoping D. Visualising
Answer Key - C
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67 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Opposed to great or sudden change.
A. Conservative B. Revolutionary
C. Evolutionary D. Static
Answer Key - A
68 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Anything written in a letter after it is signed.
A. Corrigendum B. Manuscript
C. Postscript D. Postdiction
Answer Key - C
69 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Those who pass through this gate without permission will be prosecuted.
A. Bypassers B. Absconders
C. Thoroughfares D. Trespassers
Answer Key - D
70 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
A careful preservation and protection of wildlife is the need of the hour.
A. Management B. Embankment
C. Enhancement D. Conservation
Answer Key - D
71 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
We are expecting a good monsoon this year.
A. Getting B. Predicting
C. Hoping D. Visualising
Answer Key - C
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72 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
One of the time-tested ways of remembering a series of items.
A. Recollection B. Schematizing
C. Mnemonic D. Ingenuity
Answer Key - C
73 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Nations that do not trust each other look upon each other.
A. Calmly B. Hopefully
C. Askance D. Retrospectively
Answer Key - C
74 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
One who collects postage stamps.
A. Philanthropist B. Numismatist
C. Philatelist D. Curator
Answer Key - C
75 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
A person who constantly thinks and he is sick.
A. Hypochondriac B. Misogynist
C. Misanthrope D. Hyper pituitary
Answer Key - A
76 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
The story of one's own life.
A. Autobiography B. Cartography
C. Calligraphy D. Bibliography
Answer Key - A
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72 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
One of the time-tested ways of remembering a series of items.
A. Recollection B. Schematizing
C. Mnemonic D. Ingenuity
Answer Key - C
73 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
Nations that do not trust each other look upon each other.
A. Calmly B. Hopefully
C. Askance D. Retrospectively
Answer Key - C
74 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
One who collects postage stamps.
A. Philanthropist B. Numismatist
C. Philatelist D. Curator
Answer Key - C
75 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
A person who constantly thinks and he is sick.
A. Hypochondriac B. Misogynist
C. Misanthrope D. Hyper pituitary
Answer Key - A
76 . In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted
for the given phrase.
The story of one's own life.
A. Autobiography B. Cartography
C. Calligraphy D. Bibliography
Answer Key - A
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77 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Did he buy that house?
A. Is that house bought by him? B. Were that house bought by him?
C. Was that house bought by him? D. Are that house bought by him?
Answer Key - C
78 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Who stole your pen?
A. Who was stolen your pen? B. By whom is your pen stolen?
C. By whom was your pen stolen? D. By whom did your pen steal?
Answer Key - C
79 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Mahmud gave me a pen.
A. I was given a pen by Mahmud B. I am given a pen by Mahmud
C. I had given a pen by Mahmud D. A pen is given to me by Mahmud
Answer Key - A
80 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Mr. Mukerjee teaches us English.
A. English was taught us by Mr. Mukerjee B. We were taught English by Mr. Mukerjee
C. We have taught English by Mr. Mukerjee D. We are taught English by Mr. Mukerjee
Answer Key - D
81 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She looks after the child.
A. The child are looked after by her B. The child were looked after by her
C. The child is looked after by her D. None of these
Answer Key - C
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77 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Did he buy that house?
A. Is that house bought by him? B. Were that house bought by him?
C. Was that house bought by him? D. Are that house bought by him?
Answer Key - C
78 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Who stole your pen?
A. Who was stolen your pen? B. By whom is your pen stolen?
C. By whom was your pen stolen? D. By whom did your pen steal?
Answer Key - C
79 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Mahmud gave me a pen.
A. I was given a pen by Mahmud B. I am given a pen by Mahmud
C. I had given a pen by Mahmud D. A pen is given to me by Mahmud
Answer Key - A
80 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Mr. Mukerjee teaches us English.
A. English was taught us by Mr. Mukerjee B. We were taught English by Mr. Mukerjee
C. We have taught English by Mr. Mukerjee D. We are taught English by Mr. Mukerjee
Answer Key - D
81 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She looks after the child.
A. The child are looked after by her B. The child were looked after by her
C. The child is looked after by her D. None of these
Answer Key - C
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82 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
This book contains pictures.
A. Pictures are contained by this book B. Pictures were contained in this book
C. Pictures are contained to this book D. Pictures are contained in this book
Answer Key - D
83 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
The news surprised us.
A. We are surprised at the news B. We were surprised by the news
C. We are surprised by the news D. We were surprised at the news
Answer Key - 0
84 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Somebody has stolen his purse.
A. His purse has been stolen B. His purse had been stolen
C. His purse had been stealing D. His purse have been stolen
Answer Key - A
85 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Jatinder can help Gurdeep.
A. Gurdeep can be helped by Jatinder B. Gurdeep could be helped by Jatinder
C. Gurdeep can be help by Jatinder D. Gurdeep could be help by Jatinder
Answer Key - A
86 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I can teach Nalini.
A. Nalini can taught by me B. Nalini could be taught by me
C. Nalini can be teach by me D. Nalini can be taught by me
Answer Key - D
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82 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
This book contains pictures.
A. Pictures are contained by this book B. Pictures were contained in this book
C. Pictures are contained to this book D. Pictures are contained in this book
Answer Key - D
83 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
The news surprised us.
A. We are surprised at the news B. We were surprised by the news
C. We are surprised by the news D. We were surprised at the news
Answer Key - 0
84 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Somebody has stolen his purse.
A. His purse has been stolen B. His purse had been stolen
C. His purse had been stealing D. His purse have been stolen
Answer Key - A
85 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Jatinder can help Gurdeep.
A. Gurdeep can be helped by Jatinder B. Gurdeep could be helped by Jatinder
C. Gurdeep can be help by Jatinder D. Gurdeep could be help by Jatinder
Answer Key - A
86 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I can teach Nalini.
A. Nalini can taught by me B. Nalini could be taught by me
C. Nalini can be teach by me D. Nalini can be taught by me
Answer Key - D
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87 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I can help you.
A. You could be helped by me B. You can be helped by me
C. You can be help by me D. You could be help by me
Answer Key - B
88 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
The walls had not been decorated by us.
A. We has not decorated the walls B. We had not decorated the walls
C. We have not been decorating the walls D. We had not been decorating the walls
Answer Key - B
89 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She has taught him.
A. He has taught by her B. He had been taught by her
C. He has been taught by her D. He has been teach by her
Answer Key - C
90 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
A. Shakespeare had written Hamlet B. Shakespeare wrote Hamlet
C. Shakespeare writes Hamlet D. Shakespeare has wrote Hamlet
Answer Key - B
91 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Honey is made by bees.
A. Bees made honey B. Bees are making honey
C. Bees make honey D. Bees makes honey
Answer Key - C
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87 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I can help you.
A. You could be helped by me B. You can be helped by me
C. You can be help by me D. You could be help by me
Answer Key - B
88 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
The walls had not been decorated by us.
A. We has not decorated the walls B. We had not decorated the walls
C. We have not been decorating the walls D. We had not been decorating the walls
Answer Key - B
89 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She has taught him.
A. He has taught by her B. He had been taught by her
C. He has been taught by her D. He has been teach by her
Answer Key - C
90 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.
A. Shakespeare had written Hamlet B. Shakespeare wrote Hamlet
C. Shakespeare writes Hamlet D. Shakespeare has wrote Hamlet
Answer Key - B
91 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
Honey is made by bees.
A. Bees made honey B. Bees are making honey
C. Bees make honey D. Bees makes honey
Answer Key - C
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92 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
A retail store was inaugurated by Sanju.
A. Sanju had inaugurated a retail store B. Sanju has inaugurated a retail store
C. Sanju inaugurate a retail store D. Sanju inaugurated a retail store
Answer Key - D
93 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She often praises me.
A. I was often praised by her B. I have been often praised by her
C. I am often praises by her D. I am often praised by her
Answer Key - D
94 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I like him.
A. He was liked by me B. He is being liked by me
C. He was being liked by me D. He is liked by me
Answer Key - D
95 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She is calling me.
A. I was being called by her B. I am being called by her
C. I have been called by her D. None of these
Answer Key - B
96 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
You are teasing them.
A. They were being teased by you B. They are teasing by you
C. They have been teasing by you D. They are being teased by you
Answer Key - D
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92 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
A retail store was inaugurated by Sanju.
A. Sanju had inaugurated a retail store B. Sanju has inaugurated a retail store
C. Sanju inaugurate a retail store D. Sanju inaugurated a retail store
Answer Key - D
93 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She often praises me.
A. I was often praised by her B. I have been often praised by her
C. I am often praises by her D. I am often praised by her
Answer Key - D
94 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
I like him.
A. He was liked by me B. He is being liked by me
C. He was being liked by me D. He is liked by me
Answer Key - D
95 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
She is calling me.
A. I was being called by her B. I am being called by her
C. I have been called by her D. None of these
Answer Key - B
96 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
passive/active voice and mark your answer accordingly.
You are teasing them.
A. They were being teased by you B. They are teasing by you
C. They have been teasing by you D. They are being teased by you
Answer Key - D
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97 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The use of radar as well as two-way radio paging "make it possible" for State Police to
intercept most speeders.
A. Makes it possible B. Allows the possibility
C. Making possible D. No improvement
Answer Key - A
98 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
No sooner had he entered the room "when the lights went out" and everybody began to
scream.
A. Than the lights went out B. And the lights went out
C. Then the lights went out D. No improvement
Answer Key - A
99 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The "alarming report" of the building collapse had everyone spellbound.
A. Alarmed report B. Reporting alarm
C. Reported alarm D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
100 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I am sure that he has recovered from his illness "and he will accompany" us to the picnic
spot.
A. And he will company B. And that he will accompany
C. But he will accompany D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
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97 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The use of radar as well as two-way radio paging "make it possible" for State Police to
intercept most speeders.
A. Makes it possible B. Allows the possibility
C. Making possible D. No improvement
Answer Key - A
98 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
No sooner had he entered the room "when the lights went out" and everybody began to
scream.
A. Than the lights went out B. And the lights went out
C. Then the lights went out D. No improvement
Answer Key - A
99 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The "alarming report" of the building collapse had everyone spellbound.
A. Alarmed report B. Reporting alarm
C. Reported alarm D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
100 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I am sure that he has recovered from his illness "and he will accompany" us to the picnic
spot.
A. And he will company B. And that he will accompany
C. But he will accompany D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
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101 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
They "feel very proudly" that their team had won the match.
A. Feels very proud B. Felt very pride
C. Felt very proud D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
102 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I was shocked to learn that no one "was knowing" where the files were kept.
A. Was known B. Knew
C. Had been known D. Had been knowing
Answer Key - B
103 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The man who has committed such a serious crime must "get the mostly severe" punishment.
A. Got the mostly severely B. Get the most severe
C. Have got the most severely D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
104 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
He confidently asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted "that they
did."
A. That he did B. That they had
C. That he is D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
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101 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
They "feel very proudly" that their team had won the match.
A. Feels very proud B. Felt very pride
C. Felt very proud D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
102 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I was shocked to learn that no one "was knowing" where the files were kept.
A. Was known B. Knew
C. Had been known D. Had been knowing
Answer Key - B
103 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The man who has committed such a serious crime must "get the mostly severe" punishment.
A. Got the mostly severely B. Get the most severe
C. Have got the most severely D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
104 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
He confidently asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted "that they
did."
A. That he did B. That they had
C. That he is D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
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105 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The moment the manager came to know of the fraudulent action of his assistant, he "order
immediately dismissed him."
A. Order immediate dismissed him B. Ordered his immediate dismissal
C. Immediately order dismissal of his D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
106 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The tea estate is "in such a mess there" is no one to set things right.
A. In a mess there B. In a such mess that there
C. In such a mess that there D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
107 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him "not to refrain" from smoking.
A. Not to refrained B. To resort to
C. To refrain D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
108 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
One of my drawbacks is that I "did not have" tolerance of ambiguity.
A. Did not had B. Do not have
C. Am not D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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105 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The moment the manager came to know of the fraudulent action of his assistant, he "order
immediately dismissed him."
A. Order immediate dismissed him B. Ordered his immediate dismissal
C. Immediately order dismissal of his D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
106 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The tea estate is "in such a mess there" is no one to set things right.
A. In a mess there B. In a such mess that there
C. In such a mess that there D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
107 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him "not to refrain" from smoking.
A. Not to refrained B. To resort to
C. To refrain D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
108 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
One of my drawbacks is that I "did not have" tolerance of ambiguity.
A. Did not had B. Do not have
C. Am not D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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109 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
If neither of them "are to be trusted" it is not at all advisable to invest further.
A. Were to be trusted B. Has to be trusted
C. Is to be trusted D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
110 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The District Collector "gave up" the prizes to the winners at the end of the function.
A. Give up B. Gave away
C. Gave back D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
111 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I have been telling her that she better "consulted" a good doctor.
A. Consulting B. Consult
C. Been consulting D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
112 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
One day you will repent "on" what you have done.
A. Into B. For
C. About D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
113 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The train was late "for" fifty minutes.
A. From B. By
C. Around D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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109 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
If neither of them "are to be trusted" it is not at all advisable to invest further.
A. Were to be trusted B. Has to be trusted
C. Is to be trusted D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
110 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The District Collector "gave up" the prizes to the winners at the end of the function.
A. Give up B. Gave away
C. Gave back D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
111 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
I have been telling her that she better "consulted" a good doctor.
A. Consulting B. Consult
C. Been consulting D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
112 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
One day you will repent "on" what you have done.
A. Into B. For
C. About D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
113 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
The train was late "for" fifty minutes.
A. From B. By
C. Around D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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114 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
"Call in" this evening, if you can, I have something important to discuss.
A. Called in B. Call off
C. Call for D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
115 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
Before I could stop him, the boy "was throwing" the box down the stairs.
A. Were throwing B. Threw
C. Did throw D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
116 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
My father "is suffering" from diabetes for the past three years.
A. Is suffer B. Has been suffering
C. Has suffered D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
117 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
However, great you may be, you cannot "trifle on" a man's feelings.
A. Trifle along B. Trifle upon
C. Trifle with D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
118 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
She was more beautiful than "either of her three sisters."
A. Either of her three sister B. Any of her three sisters
C. All of her three sisters D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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114 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
"Call in" this evening, if you can, I have something important to discuss.
A. Called in B. Call off
C. Call for D. No improvement
Answer Key - D
115 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
Before I could stop him, the boy "was throwing" the box down the stairs.
A. Were throwing B. Threw
C. Did throw D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
116 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
My father "is suffering" from diabetes for the past three years.
A. Is suffer B. Has been suffering
C. Has suffered D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
117 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
However, great you may be, you cannot "trifle on" a man's feelings.
A. Trifle along B. Trifle upon
C. Trifle with D. No improvement
Answer Key - C
118 . In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in quotes. Out of the four options
which follow, choose the correct option which may improve the sentence. In case no
improvement is required, choose "No improvement" option and mark accordingly.
She was more beautiful than "either of her three sisters."
A. Either of her three sister B. Any of her three sisters
C. All of her three sisters D. No improvement
Answer Key - B
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119 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Shanti said , 'Sita has a fine picture.'
A. Shanti said that Sita has a fine picture B. Shanti told that Sita would have a fine
picture
C. Shanti said that Sita had a fine picture D. Shanti said that Sita have a fine picture
Answer Key - C
120 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Ram said, 'Honesty is the best policy.'
A. Ram told that honesty was the best policy B. Ram said that honesty has been the best
policy
C. Ram told that honesty has the best policy D. Ram said that honesty is the best policy
Answer Key - D
121 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'When did your school close?'
A. I asked him when his school closed B. I asked him when his school was closed
C. I asked him if when his school had closed D. I asked him when his school had closed
Answer Key - D
122 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The teacher said, 'What is the matter?'
A. The teacher asked what the matter was B. The teacher asked what was the matter
C. The teacher asked what the matters had D. The teacher asked what the matter is
been
Answer Key - A
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119 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Shanti said , 'Sita has a fine picture.'
A. Shanti said that Sita has a fine picture B. Shanti told that Sita would have a fine
picture
C. Shanti said that Sita had a fine picture D. Shanti said that Sita have a fine picture
Answer Key - C
120 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Ram said, 'Honesty is the best policy.'
A. Ram told that honesty was the best policy B. Ram said that honesty has been the best
policy
C. Ram told that honesty has the best policy D. Ram said that honesty is the best policy
Answer Key - D
121 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'When did your school close?'
A. I asked him when his school closed B. I asked him when his school was closed
C. I asked him if when his school had closed D. I asked him when his school had closed
Answer Key - D
122 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The teacher said, 'What is the matter?'
A. The teacher asked what the matter was B. The teacher asked what was the matter
C. The teacher asked what the matters had D. The teacher asked what the matter is
been
Answer Key - A
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123 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Mother said to me, 'Do you know where your sister is?'
A. Mother asked me if he whether I knew B. Mother asked me whether I knew where my
where my sister was sister was
C. Mother asked me if she knew where my D. Mother asked me if I did know where my
sister was sister is
Answer Key - B
124 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She said that she really liked that furniture.
A. "She really liked this furniture," she said B. "She had really liked this furniture, " she
said
C. "I really like this furniture," she said D. "I have really liked this furniture," she said
Answer Key - C
125 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'When will you return?'
A. I asked him when he will return B. I asked him if when he would return
C. I asked when she would return D. I asked him when he would return
Answer Key - D
126 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to his servant, 'Go away at once.'
A. He ordered his servant to go away at once B. He asked his servant if go away at once
C. He asked his servant to go away at once D. He requested his servant to go away at
once
Answer Key - A
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123 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Mother said to me, 'Do you know where your sister is?'
A. Mother asked me if he whether I knew B. Mother asked me whether I knew where my
where my sister was sister was
C. Mother asked me if she knew where my D. Mother asked me if I did know where my
sister was sister is
Answer Key - B
124 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She said that she really liked that furniture.
A. "She really liked this furniture," she said B. "She had really liked this furniture, " she
said
C. "I really like this furniture," she said D. "I have really liked this furniture," she said
Answer Key - C
125 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'When will you return?'
A. I asked him when he will return B. I asked him if when he would return
C. I asked when she would return D. I asked him when he would return
Answer Key - D
126 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to his servant, 'Go away at once.'
A. He ordered his servant to go away at once B. He asked his servant if go away at once
C. He asked his servant to go away at once D. He requested his servant to go away at
once
Answer Key - A
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127 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to his friend, 'Please lend me your book.'
A. He advised his friend to please lend me his B. He requested his friend to lend him his
book book
C. He ordered his friend to lend him his book D. He asked his friend to lend him his book
Answer Key - B
128 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'Look at this picture.'
A. I requested him to look at this picture B. I advised him to look at this picture
C. I asked him to look at that picture D. I ordered him to look at this picture
Answer Key - C
129 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The accused said to the magistrate, 'Pardon me this time, sir.'
A. The accused advised the magistrate to B. The accused told the magistrate to pardon
pardon him that time me that time
C. The accused ordered the magistrate to D. The accused begged the magistrate to
pardon him that time pardon him that time
Answer Key - D
130 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'Do not go there.'
A. He told him to go there B. He told him to not go there
C. He told him not to go there D. He forbade him not to go there
Answer Key - C
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127 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to his friend, 'Please lend me your book.'
A. He advised his friend to please lend me his B. He requested his friend to lend him his
book book
C. He ordered his friend to lend him his book D. He asked his friend to lend him his book
Answer Key - B
128 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said to him, 'Look at this picture.'
A. I requested him to look at this picture B. I advised him to look at this picture
C. I asked him to look at that picture D. I ordered him to look at this picture
Answer Key - C
129 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The accused said to the magistrate, 'Pardon me this time, sir.'
A. The accused advised the magistrate to B. The accused told the magistrate to pardon
pardon him that time me that time
C. The accused ordered the magistrate to D. The accused begged the magistrate to
pardon him that time pardon him that time
Answer Key - D
130 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'Do not go there.'
A. He told him to go there B. He told him to not go there
C. He told him not to go there D. He forbade him not to go there
Answer Key - C
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131 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The teacher said, 'Let the boy go home.'
A. The teacher said that the boy may be B. The teacher said that the boy might be
allowed to go home allowed to go home
C. The teacher said that the boy can be D. The teacher said that the boy would be
allowed to go home allowed to go home
Answer Key - B
132 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She announced that they had selected Pradeep as their leader.
A. She said, "Pradeep is our leader." B. She announced, "We have selected
Pradeep as our leader."
C. She announced, "Let us select Pradeep as D. She declared, "Pradeep had been selected
our leader." as our leader."
Answer Key - B
133 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He told me that his father had gone to Mumbai the previous week.
A. He asked me,"My father had go to Mumbai B. He said to me,"My father went to Mumbai
last week." last week."
C. He said to me,"My father go to Mumbai last D. He told me,"My father went to Mumbai the
week." previous week".
Answer Key - B
134 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Bravo! You have done well.'
A. He applauded him saying that he had done B. He exclaimed him saying that he has done
well well
C. He exclaimed saying him that he has done D. He applauded him saying that I had done
well well
Answer Key - A
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131 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The teacher said, 'Let the boy go home.'
A. The teacher said that the boy may be B. The teacher said that the boy might be
allowed to go home allowed to go home
C. The teacher said that the boy can be D. The teacher said that the boy would be
allowed to go home allowed to go home
Answer Key - B
132 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She announced that they had selected Pradeep as their leader.
A. She said, "Pradeep is our leader." B. She announced, "We have selected
Pradeep as our leader."
C. She announced, "Let us select Pradeep as D. She declared, "Pradeep had been selected
our leader." as our leader."
Answer Key - B
133 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He told me that his father had gone to Mumbai the previous week.
A. He asked me,"My father had go to Mumbai B. He said to me,"My father went to Mumbai
last week." last week."
C. He said to me,"My father go to Mumbai last D. He told me,"My father went to Mumbai the
week." previous week".
Answer Key - B
134 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Bravo! You have done well.'
A. He applauded him saying that he had done B. He exclaimed him saying that he has done
well well
C. He exclaimed saying him that he has done D. He applauded him saying that I had done
well well
Answer Key - A
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135 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said that I knew that man.
A. I said,"I knew that man" B. I said,"I know this man"
C. I said,"I know that man" D. I asked,"I know this man"
Answer Key - B
136 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The boy said, 'Alas! My mother had died.'
A. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my B. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that his
mother had died mother had died
C. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my D. The boy exclaimed that his mother had died
mother has died
Answer Key - B
137 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She said, "Satish sang".
A. She said that Satish had sung. B. She said that Satish has sung.
C. She said that Satish had been sung. D. She said that Satish has been sung.
Answer Key - A
138 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The traveller said, 'Can you tell me the way to the railway station?' 'Yes, I can’, replied the
little boy.
A. The traveller asked the little boy whether B. The traveller enquired the little boy whether
he could tell him the way to the railway he could tell him the way to the railway station.
station. The little boy replied that he can. The little boy replied that he could.
C. The traveller enquired the little boy D. The traveller enquired the little boy whether
whether I could tell him the way to the railway I could tell me the way to the railway station.
station. The little boy replied that he might. The little boy replied that he could.
Answer Key - B
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135 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
I said that I knew that man.
A. I said,"I knew that man" B. I said,"I know this man"
C. I said,"I know that man" D. I asked,"I know this man"
Answer Key - B
136 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The boy said, 'Alas! My mother had died.'
A. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my B. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that his
mother had died mother had died
C. The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my D. The boy exclaimed that his mother had died
mother has died
Answer Key - B
137 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
She said, "Satish sang".
A. She said that Satish had sung. B. She said that Satish has sung.
C. She said that Satish had been sung. D. She said that Satish has been sung.
Answer Key - A
138 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The traveller said, 'Can you tell me the way to the railway station?' 'Yes, I can’, replied the
little boy.
A. The traveller asked the little boy whether B. The traveller enquired the little boy whether
he could tell him the way to the railway he could tell him the way to the railway station.
station. The little boy replied that he can. The little boy replied that he could.
C. The traveller enquired the little boy D. The traveller enquired the little boy whether
whether I could tell him the way to the railway I could tell me the way to the railway station.
station. The little boy replied that he might. The little boy replied that he could.
Answer Key - B
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139 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Rita says that Kishore sang a song.
A. Rita says,"Kishore sang a song" B. Rita said,"Kishore sang a song"
C. Rita says,"Kishore had sing a song" D. Rita told,"Kishore sang a song"
Answer Key - A
140 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Yes, I am at fault.'
A. He admitted that he was at fault B. He forbade that he was at fault
C. He asked that he is at fault D. He admitted that he is at fault
Answer Key - A
141 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The speaker said, 'Gentlemen, I am going to discuss the food situation in our country.'
A. Addressing them as gentlemen, the B. Addressing them as gentlemen, the
speaker said that he is going to discuss the speaker said that he was going to discuss the
food situation in their country food situation in their country
C. The speaker told the gentlemen that he is D. The speaker told the gentlemen that I was
going to discuss the food situation in their going to discuss the food situation in our
country country
Answer Key - B
142 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Rogue! You have deceived me.'
A. He told him a rogue and said him of having B. He called him a rogue and accused him of
deceived him having deceived me
C. He called him a rogue and accused him of D. He told him a rogue and declared him of
having deceived him having deceived me
Answer Key - C
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Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
139 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
Rita says that Kishore sang a song.
A. Rita says,"Kishore sang a song" B. Rita said,"Kishore sang a song"
C. Rita says,"Kishore had sing a song" D. Rita told,"Kishore sang a song"
Answer Key - A
140 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Yes, I am at fault.'
A. He admitted that he was at fault B. He forbade that he was at fault
C. He asked that he is at fault D. He admitted that he is at fault
Answer Key - A
141 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
The speaker said, 'Gentlemen, I am going to discuss the food situation in our country.'
A. Addressing them as gentlemen, the B. Addressing them as gentlemen, the
speaker said that he is going to discuss the speaker said that he was going to discuss the
food situation in their country food situation in their country
C. The speaker told the gentlemen that he is D. The speaker told the gentlemen that I was
going to discuss the food situation in their going to discuss the food situation in our
country country
Answer Key - B
142 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said, 'Rogue! You have deceived me.'
A. He told him a rogue and said him of having B. He called him a rogue and accused him of
deceived him having deceived me
C. He called him a rogue and accused him of D. He told him a rogue and declared him of
having deceived him having deceived me
Answer Key - C
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143 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'Thank you for your kind help.'
A. He asked him for his kind help B. He thanked him for his kind help
C. He requested him for his kind help D. He told him for his kind help
Answer Key - B
144 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
You said to me, 'I warn you of the coming danger.'
A. You warned him of the coming danger B. You told me of the coming danger
C. You advised me of the coming danger D. You warned me of the coming danger
Answer Key - D
145 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'I assure you I am not at fault.'
A. He assured him that he was not at fault B. He assured him that he have not at fault
C. He assured him that I was not at fault D. He assured him that he had not at fault
Answer Key - A
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Exam Code : SSC_ASICPO_2016 Exam Date : 18-Dec-2016
Duration : 120 Exam Time : 10:00 am
143 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'Thank you for your kind help.'
A. He asked him for his kind help B. He thanked him for his kind help
C. He requested him for his kind help D. He told him for his kind help
Answer Key - B
144 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
You said to me, 'I warn you of the coming danger.'
A. You warned him of the coming danger B. You told me of the coming danger
C. You advised me of the coming danger D. You warned me of the coming danger
Answer Key - D
145 . In the following question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four
alternatives suggested, select the one that best expresses the same sentence in
indirect/direct speech and mark accordingly.
He said to him, 'I assure you I am not at fault.'
A. He assured him that he was not at fault B. He assured him that he have not at fault
C. He assured him that I was not at fault D. He assured him that he had not at fault
Answer Key - A
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Document Details
| Board / Org | SSC |
| Exam | SSC CPO |
| Type | Question Paper |
| Pages | 91 |
| Updated | 22 Jul 2026 |