(22.) In the below question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice. The presents were unwrapped by Monty as quickly as possible.
(A.) Monty is unwrapping the presents as quickly as possible. ✔✘
(B.) Monty had unwrapped the presents as quickly as possible. ✔✘
(C.) Monty unwraps the presents as quickly as possible. ✔✘
(D.) Monty unwrapped the presents as quickly as possible. ✔✘
Explanation
(23.) In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect speech. Anne said that she wanted to eat an ice cream.
(A.) Anne said, “I wanted to eat an ice cream.” ✔✘
(B.) Anne said, “I want to eat an ice cream.” ✔✘
(C.) Anne said, “I wants to eat an ice cream.” ✔✘
(D.) Anne said, “I will want to eat an ice cream.” ✔✘
Explanation
(24.) In the question below, a sentence is given with a blank. From the options below, choose the correct idiom that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct.
The big dog growled so fiercely that they were ........... .
(A.) out of the woods ✔✘
(B.) on the gad ✔✘
(C.) gone bananas ✔✘
(D.) scared out of their wits ✔✘
Explanation
(25.) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and mark it.
One who likes the company of others
(A.) Gregarious ✔✘
(B.) Intrepid ✔✘
(C.) Ingenious ✔✘
(D.) Ambiguous ✔✘
Explanation
(26.) In the below question, a part of the sentence is bracketed. Below are given alternatives to the bracketed part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose ‘No Improvement option.
The Commonwealth remains a great platform for development aid, democratic values and educational opportunities, but its relevance is unlikely to increase (unless it adopt a more) egalitarian and inclusive attitude.
(A.) Unless it adopts a most ✔✘
(B.) Unless they adopt a more ✔✘
(C.) Unless it adopts a more ✔✘
(D.) No improvement ✔✘
Explanation
(27.) In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The quest to cure cancer has cost hundreds of millions of dollars and have so far resulted in little more than bold predictions and dashed hopes.
(A.) dashed hopes ✔✘
(B.) have so far ✔✘
(C.) millions of dollars ✔✘
(D.) has cost ✔✘
Explanation
(28.) In the following question a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He said to us, “Welcome”!
