(29.) 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
(30.) 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
(31.) 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
(32.) In the following question, select the word which can be substituted for the given phrase.
An area of land where fruit trees are grown
(A.) Plantation ✔✘
(B.) Garden ✔✘
(C.) Orchard ✔✘
(D.) Park ✔✘
Explanation
(33.) Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracket segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No substitution required.
The UN is calling on people everywhere to take concrete steps to beat plastic pollution (at its own life.)
(A.) in their own lives. ✔✘
(B.) at their own lives. ✔✘
(C.) on its own life. ✔✘
(D.) No substitution required ✔✘
Explanation
(34.) Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracket segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No substitution required.
Cameras used in space (needs to survived) extreme conditions, like temperature swings from -149° to 248°F,
(A.) needs to survive ✔✘
(B.) needing to survived ✔✘
(C.) need to survive ✔✘
(D.) No substitution required ✔✘
Explanation
(35.) Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Methane stays in the atmosphere for less time than carbon, it’s highly effective ................. trapping heat.
