GENERAL ENGLISH #30
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Directions
(1-5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or
idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e).
(Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
1. The
celebrations continued (a) / through the evening as more (b) / and more friends
joins (c) / in the fun and frolic. (d) / No error (e)
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: Use
‘joined’ in place of ‘joins’
2. The
actress believes in (a) / being fit and feels that there (b) / are too much
hype around size zero (c) / in the entertainment world. (d) / No error (e)
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: Use
‘is’ in place of ‘are’
3. While
the actress wins fans with (a) / her on screen fireworks, off screen, it’s her
(b) / down-to-earth attitude and easy-going manner (c) / that wins her friends.
(d) / No error (e)
Answer:
(e)
Explanation: No
error
4. Even
though the exchange attract (a) / attention of all those present at (b) / the
police station, the inspector continued (c) / his tirade against girl. (d) / No
error (e)
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Use
‘attracted’ in place of ‘attract’
5. The
market continues to be positive (a) / and in the next quarter we expected (b) /
the trend to continue with (c) / the onset of the festive season. (d) / No
error (e)
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: Use
‘expect’ in place of ‘expected’
Directions
(6-10): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been
numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five
words/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find
out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.
The economics of owning and running a Ration Shop, the
familiar name for the outlets in our Public Distribution System (PDS), are such
that under normal business terms, the shop-owner could never make a profit. Yet
…(6)… the government announces that
new permits for ration shops will be given out, there is frenzy in the market
to grab one of these. …(7)…? The
answer is obvious: the business is not for the honest and if one knows the …(8)…, there is a fortune to be made.
What are the tricks of the trade? Getting fake names into
the user list is the most obvious option; the State seems to be …(9)… a losing battle against this
practice, judging by the endless efforts to weed out bogus ration cards.
The next is to get the ‘right customers’ on the list, not
just more customers. These are people who are registered but who do not have
any interest in …(10)… on their
entitlements.
6. (a)
whenever
(b) quickly
(c) just
(d) as soon
(e) time
Answer:
(a)
7. (a)
What
(b) When
(c) Where
(d) Why
(e) How
Answer:
(d)
8. (a)
lying
(b) people
(c) sprouting
(d) hard work
(e) rope
Answer:
(e)
9. (a)
attempt
(b) waging
(c) wining
(d) expecting
(e) trying
Answer:
(b)
10. (a)
harping
(b) discussing
(c) realizing
(d) drawing
(e) giving
Answer:
(d)
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