Question PapersExamCode: SSC_ASICPO_2016 Version No : 8

1. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

2. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

3. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer. (P) No country can longendure (Q) if its foundations (R) were not laid deep in the material prosperity. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

4. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer. (P) Mahatma Gandhi did notsolve (Q) all the future problems (R) but he did solve problems of his own age. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

5. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

6. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer. (P) The old man (Q) told hissons (R) that there was no such thing like luck. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

7. The following sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error andmark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer. (P) Jayesh loved his Guruimmensely (Q) and gave him fullest loyalty, (R) yet he have his own independent way of thinking. (S) Noerror

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) We will pack not only (Q)the material properly (R) but will also deliver it to your valued customers. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) 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

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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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) No method of making other (Q) people agree to (R) your view point is as effective as this method. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) The conference was (Q) attended (R) by more than one hundred delegates. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) Foolishly Rama threw (Q) some water on the electric heater (R) when it catches fire and he got a shock. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) The house (Q) is built in an (R) attractive manner. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) According to one survey (Q) only those forests which were (R) not under village management succumbed from fires recently. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

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) Sakshi wrote essay (Q) so well that (R) her teacher was very pleased with her. (S) No error

1) P 2) Q3) R 4) S

21. Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given. I haven't seen you _________ a week.

1) within 2) since 3) for 4) from

22. 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.

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23. Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given. Once he has signed the agreement, he won't be able to ________.

1) back up 2) back in3) back it 4) back out

24. Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given. She ____________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.

1) put on 2) put in 3) put across 4) put up

25. Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word from the options given. The battalion operating from the mountain was able to _____________ three enemy divisions.

1) tie up 2) tie down3) tie on 4) tie with

26. Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below. DESICCATED1) Dry 2) Drain3) Clear 4) Fade

27. Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below. LASSITUDE1) Sluggishness 2) Stagnation3) Depression 4) Delicacy

28. Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below. OBDURATE1) Careless 2) Contrary3) Callous 4) Stubborn

29. Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below. PROFOUND1) Superficial 2) Obscure3) Intense 4) Hidden

30. Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below. GARRULOUS1) Talkative 2) Frank3) Enlightening 4) Taciturn

31. Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below. FRUGALITY1) Thrift 2) Generosity3) Degradation 4) Providence

32. Find the correctly spelt word.1) Immence 2) Imence3) Immense 4) Immenze

33. Find the correctly spelt word.1) Supersede 2) Superseed3) Supercede 4) Supperssed

34. Find the correctly spelt word.1) Accomodate 2) Acommodate3) Accommodate 4) Accommodat

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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. To work on this project is like "flogging a dead horse."

1) Harp upon a question that has been settled 2) Dragging something too far3) Over-spending money 4) None of these

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".

1) Makes me giddy 2) Makes me vomit3) Stimulates my appetite 4) Makes me sick

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. The cashier "wiped the nose of" his employer by presenting false bills.

1) Abused 2) Cheated3) Slapped 4) Doomed

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. It is time that professors came down from their "ivory towers" and studied the real needs of present day students.

1) Expensive fee 2) Detachment and seclusion3) Dreamlands 4) A tower made of ivory

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. She was in "a brown study" and did not notice my entrance.

1) Sleep 2) Dream3) Fear 4) Reverie

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. I "have a bone to pick" with you in this matter.

1) Am angry 2) Selfish motive3) Selfless motive 4) Desire

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. She is quite "at sea" and does not know what course of action to take in the matter.

1) At ease 2) Displeased3) Perplexed 4) Danger

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. My friend "got the sack from" his first job.

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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. The inspector was caught "red handed".

1) Quickly 2) Caught in the act of committing the crime3) Caught with dirty hands 4) Found with hands tied

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".

1) Shouting loudly at him 2) Giving him strenuous work3) Abusing and ill-treating him 4) Watching all his actions closely

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

1) RPSQ 2) RQSP3) PSRQ 4) QRPS

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) Unsurpassed power (Q) modern society (R) in (S) women enjoy

1) RQPS 2) SRPQ3) SPRQ 4) PRSQ

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) Has been stagnant (Q) a soft drink market that (R) the ad is an attempt (S) to put some fizz into

1) QPSR 2) SRPQ3) RSQP 4) SQPR

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) Go to the lady (Q) herself with impeccable majesty and wisdom (R) who has conducted (S) to a great extent the credit must

1) SPRQ 2) SQPR3) SPQR 4) RSPQ

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) Adventure programmes (Q) adult programmes (R) more than (S) children watch

1) PSRQ 2) SQRP3) PRSQ 4) SPQR

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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) 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

1) SQRP 2) SRPQ3) SPQR 4) QRPS

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) 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

1) PQRS 2) PSRQ3) SPRQ 4) PQSR

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) American (Q) as men (R) earn as much (S) working women

1) PSQR 2) PRQS3) SRQP 4) PSRQ

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) Is a risk of damage to the cornea (Q) can be cleared with (R) most eye infections (S) antibiotics but still there

1) RPQS 2) RQSP3) SPQR 4) PRQS

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) The floor should (Q) be curtained to stop echoing (R) be carpeted (S) and the walls should

1) PRSQ 2) PQSR3) PSRQ 4) PSQR

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) When engaged against the enemy (Q) the captain who was himself a brave man (R) never to lose heart (S) advised the soliders

1) SQRP 2) QSRP3) QPSR 4) PQSR

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) It is no surprise (Q) that kerala has three international airports (R) has tourism as its core competency (S) for a state that

1) SRPQ 2) QPSR3) SPQR 4) SQPRSSCEXAMFORUM.C

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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) 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

1) SQRP 2) RPSQ3) PQRS 4) QSPR

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) On the cover page (Q) and publicity posters (R) who would look good (S) they prefer some one

1) SPQR 2) RPQS3) PRSQ 4) SRPQ

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) No cultured society is possible (Q) without books no fresh ideas are possible (R) and (S) without fresh ideas

1) QRSP 2) PRSQ3) RSQP 4) RSPQ

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) To the total cost of the product (Q) in reasonable proportion (R) advertising costs (S) are no longer

1) RSQP 2) RPQS3) RQSP 4) PSRQ

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) Sculpted it into (Q) the world's greatest statue (R) existed and (S) she took what

1) QRSP 2) QRPS3) SRPQ 4) SQRP

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) Is a disease (Q) which is as (R) common as the common cold (S) dental decay

1) RPSQ 2) SQRP3) QRPS 4) SPQR

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) Blessing, there is (Q) fact that it has been a great consolation (R) if this government is not a wholesome (S) no denying the

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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) 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

1) PRSQ 2) SQPR3) QPSR 4) RQPS

65. 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.

1) Hypochondriac 2) Misogynist3) Misanthrope 4) Hyper pituitary

66. 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.

1) Corrigendum 2) Manuscript3) Postscript 4) Postdiction

67. 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.

1) Recollection 2) Schematizing 3) Mnemonic 4) Ingenuity

68. 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.

1) Patience 2) Vigour3) Enthusiasm 4) Perseverance

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.

1) Bypassers 2) Absconders3) Thoroughfares 4) Trespassers

70. 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.

1) Calmly 2) Hopefully3) Askance 4) Retrospectively

71. 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.

1) Philanthropist 2) Numismatist3) Philatelist 4) Curator

72. 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.

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73. In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted for the given phrase. Responsible according to law.

1) Eligible 2) Illegitimate3) Legalised 4) Liable

74. 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.

1) Management 2) Embankment3) Enhancement 4) Conservation

75. 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.

1) Autobiography 2) Cartography3) Calligraphy 4) Bibliography

76. 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.

1) Getting 2) Predicting3) Hoping 4) Visualising

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. The news surprised us.

1) We are surprised at the news 2) We were surprised by the news3) We are surprised by the news 4) We were surprised at the news

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?

1) Who was stolen your pen? 2) By whom is your pen stolen?3) By whom was your pen stolen? 4) By whom did your pen steal?

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. You are teasing them.

1) They were being teased by you 2) They are teasing by you

3) They have been teasing by you 4) They are being teased by you

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. The walls had not been decorated by us.

1) We has not decorated the walls 2) We had not decorated the walls3) We have not been decorating the walls 4) We had not been decorating the walls

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. Honey is made by bees.

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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. She often praises me.

1) I was often praised by her 2) I have been often praised by her3) I am often praises by her 4) I am often praised by her

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. Mahmud gave me a pen.

1) I was given a pen by Mahmud 2) I am given a pen by Mahmud3) I had given a pen by Mahmud 4) A pen is given to me by Mahmud

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. Hamlet was written by Shakespeare.

1) Shakespeare had written Hamlet 2) Shakespeare wrote Hamlet3) Shakespeare writes Hamlet 4) Shakespeare has wrote Hamlet

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. Mr. Mukerjee teaches us English.

1) English was taught us by Mr. Mukerjee 2) We were taught English by Mr. Mukerjee3) We have taught English by Mr. Mukerjee 4) We are taught English by Mr. Mukerjee

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. She has taught him.

1) He has taught by her 2) He had been taught by her3) He has been taught by her 4) He has been teach by her

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. Somebody has stolen his purse.

1) His purse has been stolen 2) His purse had been stolen3) His purse had been stealing 4) His purse have been stolen

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. I can teach Nalini.

1) Nalini can taught by me 2) Nalini could be taught by me3) Nalini can be teach by me 4) Nalini can be taught by me

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. I can help you.

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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. A retail store was inaugurated by Sanju.

1) Sanju had inaugurated a retail store 2) Sanju has inaugurated a retail store3) Sanju inaugurate a retail store 4) Sanju inaugurated a retail store

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. I like him.

1) He was liked by me 2) He is being liked by me3) He was being liked by me 4) He is liked by me

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. She is calling me.

1) I was being called by her 2) I am being called by her3) I have been called by her 4) None of these

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 looks after the child.

1) The child are looked after by her 2) The child were looked after by her3) The child is looked after by her 4) None of these

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. Did he buy that house?

1) Is that house bought by him? 2) Were that house bought by him?3) Was that house bought by him? 4) Are that house bought by him?

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. This book contains pictures.

1) Pictures are contained by this book 2) Pictures were contained in this book3) Pictures are contained to this book 4) Pictures are contained in this book

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. Jatinder can help Gurdeep.

1) Gurdeep can be helped by Jatinder 2) Gurdeep could be helped by Jatinder3) Gurdeep can be help by Jatinder 4) Gurdeep could be help by Jatinder

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. I was shocked to learn that no one "was knowing" where the files were kept.

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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. The train was late "for" fifty minutes.

1) From 2) By3) Around 4) No improvement

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. If neither of them "are to be trusted" it is not at all advisable to invest further.

1) Were to be trusted 2) Has to be trusted3) Is to be trusted 4) No improvement

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. The moment the manager came to know of the fraudulent action of his assistant, he "order immediately dismissed him."

1) Order immediate dismissed him 2) Ordered his immediate dismissal3) Immediately order dismissal of his 4) No improvement

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. The District Collector "gave up" the prizes to the winners at the end of the function.

1) Give up 2) Gave away3) Gave back 4) No improvement

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. Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him "not to refrain" from smoking.

1) Not to refrained 2) To resort to3) To refrain 4) No improvement

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.

1) Got the mostly severely 2) Get the most severe3) Have got the most severely 4) No improvement

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. However, great you may be, you cannot "trifle on" a man's feelings.

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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. "Call in" this evening, if you can, I have something important to discuss.

1) Called in 2) Call off3) Call for 4) No improvement

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. No sooner had he entered the room "when the lights went out" and everybody began to scream.

1) Than the lights went out 2) And the lights went out3) Then the lights went out 4) No improvement

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. One day you will repent "on" what you have done.

1) Into 2) For3) About 4) No improvement

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. She was more beautiful than "either of her three sisters."

1) Either of her three sister 2) Any of her three sisters3) All of her three sisters 4) No improvement

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. I have been telling her that she better "consulted" a good doctor.

1) Consulting 2) Consult3) Been consulting 4) No improvement

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. They "feel very proudly" that their team had won the match.

1) Feels very proud 2) Felt very pride3) Felt very proud 4) No improvement

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. My father "is suffering" from diabetes for the past three years.

1) Is suffer 2) Has been suffering3) Has suffered 4) No improvement

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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. The tea estate is "in such a mess there" is no one to set things right.

1) In a mess there 2) In a such mess that there3) In such a mess that there 4) No improvement

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. Before I could stop him, the boy "was throwing" the box down the stairs.

1) Were throwing 2) Threw3) Did throw 4) No improvement

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. He confidently asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted "that they did."

1) That he did 2) That they had3) That he is 4) No improvement

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. The use of radar as well as two-way radio paging "make it possible" for State Police to intercept most speeders.

1) Makes it possible 2) Allows the possibility3) Making possible 4) No improvement

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. One of my drawbacks is that I "did not have" tolerance of ambiguity.

1) Did not had 2) Do not have3) Am not 4) No improvement

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. I am sure that he has recovered from his illness "and he will accompany" us to the picnic spot.

1) And he will company 2) And that he will accompany3) But he will accompany 4) No improvement

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. The "alarming report" of the building collapse had everyone spellbound.

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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. He said to him, 'Do not go there.'

1) He told him to go there 2) He told him to not go there3) He told him not to go there 4) He forbade him not to go there

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. He said, 'Bravo! You have done well.'

1) He applauded him saying that he had done well 2) He exclaimed him saying that he has done well

3) He exclaimed saying him that he has done well 4) He applauded him saying that I had done well

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. Rita says that Kishore sang a song.

1) Rita says,"Kishore sang a song" 2) Rita said,"Kishore sang a song"3) Rita says,"Kishore had sing a song" 4) Rita told,"Kishore sang a song"

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. Shanti said , 'Sita has a fine picture.'

1) Shanti said that Sita has a fine picture 2) Shanti told that Sita would have a fine picture

3) Shanti said that Sita had a fine picture 4) Shanti said that Sita have a fine picture

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. He said to his friend, 'Please lend me your book.'

1) He advised his friend to please lend me his book 2) He requested his friend to lend him his book

3) He ordered his friend to lend him his book 4) He asked his friend to lend him his book

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. I said to him, 'When will you return?'

1) I asked him when he will return 2) I asked him if when he would return3) I asked when she would return 4) I asked him when he would return

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. The accused said to the magistrate, 'Pardon me this time, sir.'

1) The accused advised the magistrate to pardon him that time

2) The accused told the magistrate to pardon me that time

3) The accused ordered the magistrate to pardon him that time

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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. I said that I knew that man.

1) I said,"I knew that man" 2) I said,"I know this man"3) I said,"I know that man" 4) I asked,"I know this man"

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. You said to me, 'I warn you of the coming danger.'

1) You warned him of the coming danger 2) You told me of the coming danger3) You advised me of the coming danger 4) You warned me of the coming danger

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. The teacher said, 'Let the boy go home.'

1) The teacher said that the boy may be allowed to go home

2) The teacher said that the boy might be allowed to go home

3) The teacher said that the boy can be allowed to go home

4) The teacher said that the boy would be allowed to go home

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. He said to his servant, 'Go away at once.'

1) He ordered his servant to go away at once 2) He asked his servant if go away at once3) He asked his servant to go away at once 4) He requested his servant to go away at once

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. The traveller said, 'Can you tell me the way to the railway station?' 'Yes, I can’, replied the little boy.

1) The traveller asked the little boy whether he could tell him the way to the railway station. The little boy replied that he can.

2) The traveller enquired the little boy whether he could tell him the way to the railway station. The little boy replied that he could.

3) The traveller enquired the little boy whether I could tell him the way to the railway station. The little boy replied that he might.

4) The traveller enquired the little boy whether I could tell me the way to the railway station. The little boy replied that he could.

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. She said, "Satish sang".

1) She said that Satish had sung. 2) She said that Satish has sung.3) She said that Satish had been sung. 4) She said that Satish has been sung.SSCEXAMFORUM.C

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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. Mother said to me, 'Do you know where your sister is?'

1) Mother asked me if he whether I knew where my sister was

2) Mother asked me whether I knew where my sister was

3) Mother asked me if she knew where my sister was 4) Mother asked me if I did know where my sister is

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. The speaker said, 'Gentlemen, I am going to discuss the food situation in our country.'

1) Addressing them as gentlemen, the speaker said that he is going to discuss the food situation in their country

2) Addressing them as gentlemen, the speaker said that he was going to discuss the food situation in their country

3) The speaker told the gentlemen that he is going to discuss the food situation in their country

4) The speaker told the gentlemen that I was going to discuss the food situation in our country

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. She announced that they had selected Pradeep as their leader.

1) She said, "Pradeep is our leader." 2) She announced, "We have selected Pradeep as our leader."

3) She announced, "Let us select Pradeep as our leader." 4) She declared, "Pradeep had been selected as our leader."

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. He said to him, 'I assure you I am not at fault.'

1) He assured him that he was not at fault 2) He assured him that he have not at fault3) He assured him that I was not at fault 4) He assured him that he had not at fault

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. He said to him, 'Thank you for your kind help.'

1) He asked him for his kind help 2) He thanked him for his kind help3) He requested him for his kind help 4) He told him for his kind help

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. He said, 'Yes, I am at fault.'

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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. Ram said, 'Honesty is the best policy.'

1) Ram told that honesty was the best policy 2) Ram said that honesty has been the best policy

3) Ram told that honesty has the best policy 4) Ram said that honesty is the best policy

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. He said, 'Rogue! You have deceived me.'

1) He told him a rogue and said him of having deceived him

2) He called him a rogue and accused him of having deceived me

3) He called him a rogue and accused him of having deceived him

4) He told him a rogue and declared him of having deceived me

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. I said to him, 'Look at this picture.'

1) I requested him to look at this picture 2) I advised him to look at this picture3) I asked him to look at that picture 4) I ordered him to look at this picture

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. She said that she really liked that furniture.

1) "She really liked this furniture," she said 2) "She had really liked this furniture, " she said

3) "I really like this furniture," she said 4) "I have really liked this furniture," she said

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. The boy said, 'Alas! My mother had died.'

1) The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my mother had died

2) The boy exclaimed with sorrow that his mother had died

3) The boy exclaimed with sorrow that my mother has died

4) The boy exclaimed that his mother had died

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 told me that his father had gone to Mumbai the previous week.

1) He asked me,"My father had go to Mumbai last week."

2) He said to me,"My father went to Mumbai last week."

3) He said to me,"My father go to Mumbai last week." 4) He told me,"My father went to Mumbai the previous week".SSCEXAMFORUM.C

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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. The teacher said, 'What is the matter?'

1) The teacher asked what the matter was 2) The teacher asked what was the matter3) The teacher asked what the matters had been 4) The teacher asked what the matter is

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. I said to him, 'When did your school close?'

1) I asked him when his school closed 2) I asked him when his school was closed3) I asked him if when his school had closed 4) I asked him when his school had closed

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