1. The burglars broke in Mr. Roy's house last night.
a) broke through
b) broke into
c) broke open
d) No improvement
Explanation:The burglars broke into Mr. Roy's house last night.
2. 'Hard Days' was his last novel.
a) latter
b) recent
c) latest
d) No improvement
Explanation: 'Hard Days' was his latest novel.
3. They all loved each other.
a) among each other
b) one another
c) for each other
d) No improvement
Explanation: They all loved one another.
4. The matter must be considered in every point of view.
a) with
b) from
c) at
d) No improvement
Explanation: The matter must be considered from every point of view.
5. He has eaten his food.
a) has had
b) has taken
c) has swallowed
d) No improvement
Explanation: He has taken his food.
6.When the soldiers realised that they had been fooled, they rush back.
a) had rush
b) has rush
c) had rushed
d) rushed
Explanation: When the soldiers realised that they had been fooled, they rushed back.
7. Galileo said that the earth revolved around the sun.
a) has revolved
b) has been revolving
c) revolves
d) is revolving
Explanation: Galileo said that the earth revolves around the sun.
8.Let he and I work together.
a) him and I
b) him and me
c) he and me
d) No improvement
Explanation: Let he and I work together.
9.The need of the hour was some fast action o the part of the leaders.
a) needed
b) needing
c) needs
d) No correction required
Explanation: The need of the hour was some fast action o the part of the leaders.
10. The police are trying to solve the mystery
a) was
b) has been
c) is
d) No improvement
Explanation: The police are trying to solve the mystery.
11. Brinjals are dead cheap these days.
a) deadly cheap
b) dirt cheap
c) dust cheap
d) No improvement
Explanation: Brinjals are dirt cheap these days.
12. Since 1986, there is no earthquake here.
a) have been
b) are
c) were being
d) No improvement
Explanation: Since 1986, there have been no earthquake here
13. He had said so out of affection, do not take it to heart.
a) in heart
b) it in the heart
c) by the heart
d) No improvement
Explanation: He had said so out of affection, do not take it to heart.
14. I wish my bus did not arrive so late; then I could have reached home before breakfast.
a) has not arrived
b) does not arrive
c) had not arrived
d) No improvement
Explanation: I wish my bus had not arrived so late; then I could have reached home before breakfast.
15. They cooked a conspiracy to overthrow the monarch.
a) created
b) fabricated
c) hatched
d) No improvement
Explanation: They hatched a conspiracy to overthrow the monarch.
16. The child is father of the man.
a) A child, man
b) Child, a man
c) Child, man
d) No improvement
Explanation: The child is father of the man.
17.He doesn't hesitate to do whatever his brother does.
a) will do
b) would do
c) shall do
d) No correction required
Explanation: he doesn't hesitate to do whatever his brother does.
18. It is ten years since I have begun living here.
a) begun
b) had begun
c) began
d) No improvement
Explanation: It is ten years since I began living here.
19. No sooner he had returned home then his mother felt happy..
a) he had returned home than
b) had he returned home when
c) did he return home than
d) No improvement
Explanation: No sooner did he return home than his mother felt happy
20. He was born to rich parents
a) from
b) with
c) by
d) of
Explanation: He was born of rich parents.
21. Try to be diplomatic when you refuse any invitation, so far not to cause bad feelings.
a) as far not
b) so as not
c) if as far not
d) No correction required
Explanation: Try to be diplomatic when you refuse any invitation, so as not to cause bad feelings.
22. The doctor examined my pulse.
a) observed
b) saw
c) felt
d) No improvement
Explanation: The doctor felt my pulse.
23. Bad habits must be nipped at the bud.
a) nipped off the bud
b) nipped in the bud
c) nipped on the bud
d) No improvement
Explanation: Bad habits must be nipped in the bud.
24. No one needs to worry about me.
a) will worry
b) need worry
c) shall worry
d) No improvement
Explanation: No one need worry about me.
25. Place a ladder on the wall.
a) along
b) with
c) against
d) No improvement
Explanation: Place a ladder on the wall.
26.The teacher asked the intruder who was he and why was he occupying his chair.
a) who he was and why he was
b) who he was and why was he
c) who he had been and why he had been
d) No improvement
Explanation: The teacher asked the intruder who he was and why was he occupying his chair.
27. She is having a lot of money.
a) is having lot of
b) has lot of
c) has a lot of
d) No correction required
Explanation: She has a lot of money.
28. The actress said that it sometimes took her two hours toput her make-up.
a) put over
b) put up
c) put on
d) No improvement
Explanation: The actress said that it sometimes took her two hours to put on her make-up.
29.I am used to used work.
a) hard working
b) work hard
c) work hardly
d) No improvement
Explanation: I am used to used work.
30. If you come across my umbrella anywhere, bring it to me, can you?
a) don't you
b) will you
c) isn't it
d) No improvement
Explanation: If you come across my umbrella anywhere, bring it to me, will you?
31. Is there any place for me to sit?
a) space
b) room
c) area
d) No improvement
Explanation: Is there any space for me to sit?
32. The child jumped with delight on seeing the joker at the circus.
a) ruffian
b) clown
c) dud
d) No improvement
Explanation: The child jumped with delight on seeing the clown at the circus.
33. They probably would have caught up the truck by now.
a) will catch
b) shall have caught
c) must have caught
d) No improvement
Explanation: they probably would have caught up the truck by now.
34. He plays cricket and tennis also.
a) both
b) besides
c) too
d) No improvement
Explanation: He plays cricket and tennis too.
35. The customer said, "Please give me the another one."
a) me other one
b) me the other one
c) the another one to me
d) No improvement
Explanation: The customer said, "Please give me the other one."
36. The teacher asked, "Why you are late?"
a) Why you were late
b) Why late you are
c) Why are you late
d) No correction required
Explanation: The teacher asked,"Why are you late?"
37. The officer looked on my complaint.
a) looked of
b) looked into
c) looked to
d) No improvement
Explanation: The officer looked into my complaint.
38. Manisha purchased the very good of all the saris kept in the shop
a) the better
b) the very better
c) the most good
d) the best
Explanation: Manisha purchased the best of all the saris kept in the shop
39. Last evening I went to the optician and bought spectacles.
a) a spectacle
b) two spectacles
c) a pair of spectacles
d) No improvement
Explanation: Last evening I went to the optician and bought a pair of spectacles.
40. The problems of translation are still remain.
a) are remain
b) will remained
c) will still remain
d) No improvement
Explanation: The problems of translation will still remain.
41. He enjoys to tell stories to children.
a) how to tell stories
b) telling stories
c) to narrate stories
d) No improvement
Explanation: He enjoys telling stories to children.
42. Practically every part of the banana tree is used by man.
a) most part
b) any part
c) each part
d) No improvement
Explanation: Practically every part of the banana tree is used by man.
43.The reason why he could not do the work was because he had to attend to his mother who was ill.
a) why he could not do the work was since
b) for which he could not do the work was because
c) why he could not do the work was that
d) No improvement
Explanation: The reason why he could not do the work was that he had to attend to his mother who was ill
44. On attempting to stage a drama, a new meaning to the story was discovered
a) When attempted
b) On our attempting
c) Attempting
d) No correction required
Explanation: On our attempting to stage a drama, a new meaning to the story was discovered.
45. Old habits die hardly.
a) die much hardly
b) die hard
c) die too hard
d) No improvement
Explanation: Old habits die hard.
46. Each boy and each girl was busy in her work.
a) were busy in their work
b) was busy in his work
c) was busy in one's work
d) No improvement
Explanation: Each boy and each girl was busy in her work.
47. On seeing the lion she felt too much afraid.
a) very much
b) excessively
c) much
d) No improvement
Explanation: On seeing the lion she felt very much.
48. The constable was a so big man that he could not run fast enough to catch the thief.
a) a such big man
b) so big man
c) so big a man
d) such a big man
Explanation: The constable was so big a man that he could not run fast enough to catch the thief.
49. The teacher has instructed all of us to finish the work by tomorrow, isn't it?
a) has she
b) didn't she
c) hasn't she
d) No correction required
Explanation: The teacher has instructed all of us to finish the work by tomorrow, hasn't she?
50. The indecisive man was readily persuaded to change his mind again.
a) was persuaded ready
b) was ready to persuade
c) was ready persuaded
d) No improvement
Explanation: The indecisive man was readily persuaded to change his mind again.
51. In fact, if it hadn't been for his invaluable advice on so many occasions I wouldn't have achieved anything in life
a) remarkable advice
b) valuable advices
c) priceless suggestion
d) No improvement
Explanation: In fact, if it hadn't been for his invaluable advice on so many occasions I wouldn't have achieved anything in life.
52. Mr. Smith arrived at India in June last year
a) to
b) by
c) in
d) No improvement
Explanation: Mr. Smith arrived in India in June last year.
53. But in all these cases conversion from scale have well-formulated.
a) can be well-formulated
b) are well-formulated
c) well-formulated
d) No improvement
Explanation: But in all these cases conversion from scale are well-formulated.
54. With a thundering roar the huge rocket soared up from the launching pad.
a) flew up
b) went upwards
c) took off
d) No improvement
Explanation: With a thundering roar the huge rocket took off from the launching pad.
55.There is dearth of woman doctor in our state. We shall have to recruit some from the other states.
a) women doctor
b) woman doctors
c) women doctors
d) No improvement
Explanation: There is dearth of women doctors in our state. We shall have to recruit some from the other states.
56. He has not and can never be in the good books of his employer because he lacks honesty.
a) has not and cannot be
b) has not and can never been
c) has not been and can never be
d) No improvement
Explanation: He has not been and can never be in the good books of his employer because he lacks honesty.
57. When the examinations were over Anil and me went to our native town.
a) me and Anil
b) Anil and I
c) I and Anil
d) No improvement
Explanation: When the examinations were over Anil and I went to our native town
58. Our office clock is not so correct as it should be it is usually five minutes fast.
a) right
b) regular
c) accurate
d) No improvement
Explanation: Our office clock is not so accurate as it should be it is usually five minutes fast.
59.The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown out.
a) over
b) up
c) away
d) No improvement
Explanation: The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown over.
60. While we would like that all Indian Children to go to school, we need to ponder why they do not.
a) that all the Indian children
b) if all the children of India
c) all Indian children
d) No improvement
Explanation: While we would like all Indian children to go to school, we need to ponder why they do not.
61. Will you kindly open the knot?
a) untie
b) break
c) loose
d) No improvement
Explanation: Will you kindly untie the knot?
62. He sent a word to me that he would be coming late.
a) sent word
b) had sent a word
c) sent words
d) No improvement
Explanation: He sent word to me that he would be coming late.
63. John had told me that he hasn't done it yet.
a) told
b) tells
c) was telling
d) No improvement
Explanation: John tells me that he hasn’t done it yet.
64. If he had time he will call you.
a) would have
b) would have had
c) has
d) No improvement
Explanation: If he has time he will call you.
65. Will you lend me few rupees in this hour of need?
a) lend me any rupees
b) borrow me a few rupees
c) lend me a few rupees
d) No improvement
Explanation: Will you lend me a few rupees in this hour of need?
66. They are social insects, living in communities, regulated by definite laws, each member of society bearing well-defined and separate part in the work of a colony.
a) who are living in communities
b) living among a community
c) who lives with a community
d) No improvement
Explanation: They are social insects, living in communities, regulated by definite laws, each member of society bearing well-defined and separate part in the work of a colony.
67. Practically every part of the banana tree is used by man.
a) each part
b) any part
c) most part
d) No improvement
Explanation: Practically every part of the banana tree is used by man.
68. My opinion for the film is that it will bag the national ward.
a) opinion to
b) opinion about
c) opinion on
d) No improvement
Explanation: My opinion about the film is that it will bag the national award.
69. The end of the examinations is (an) oppurtunity for celebrating.
a) chance
b) moment
c) occasion
d) No improvement
Explanation: The end of the examinations is moment for celebrating
70. We were not the wiser for all this effort to explain the case to us.
a) none
b) neither
c) nevertheless
d) No improvement
Explanation: We were none the wiser for all this efforts to explain the case to us.
71. If you cross the line you will be disqualified.
a) cross upon the line
b) cross on the line
c) cross out the line
d) No improvement
Explanation: If you cross the line you will be disqualified.
72. Why the dinosaurs died out is not known.
a) it is not known
b) the reason is not known
c) that is not known
d) No improvement
Explanation: Why the dinosaurs died out is not known.
73. His father won't be able to leave for Varnasi until they have arrived.
a) until they arrive
b) until they will have arrived
c) until they will have arrive
d) No improvement
Explanation: His father won’t be able to leave for Varanasi until they arrive.
74. I will not go to school, if it shall rain tomorrow.
a) it would rain tomorrow
b) it will rain tomorrow
c) it rains tomorrow
d) No improvement
Explanation: I will not go to school, if it rains tomorrow.
75. If I stood alone in defence of truth, and the whole world is banded against me and against truth. I would fight them all
a) will be banded
b) were banded
c) banded
d) No improvement
Explanation: If I stood alone in defence of truth, and the whole world were banded against me and against truth. I would fight them all.
76. Whenever my students come across new words, I ask them to look for them in the dictionary
a) to look it up
b) to look them up
c) to look at them
d) No improvement
Explanation: Whenever my students come across new words, I ask them to look them up in the dictionary.
77. We look forward to hear from you.
a) hearing
b) have heard
c) listen
d) No improvement
Explanation: We look forward to hearing from you.
78. It was indeed a shock for her, but she has later recovered from it
a) since
b) then
c) afterwards
d) No improvement
Explanation: It was indeed a shock for her, but she has since recovered from it.
79. Realising is the significance of technical education for developing country, the government laid aside a large sum on it during the last plan-period.
a) laid up
b) set aside
c) laid out
d) No improvement
Explanation: Realizing is the significance of technical education for developing country, the government set aside a large sum on it during the last plan period.
80. If you are not clear about the meaning of a word, it is wise to look to a dictionary.
a) look for
b) look at
c) look up
d) No improvement
Explanation: If you are not clear about the meaning of a word, it is wise to look up a dictionary.
81. 20 kms are not a great distance in these days of fast moving vehicles.
a) is not a great distance
b) is no distance
c) aren't a great distance
d) No improvement
Explanation: 20 kms is not a great distance in these days of fast moving vehicles.
82. The more they earn, more they spend.
a) More they earn, more they spend
b) More they earn, the more they spend
c) The more they earn, the more they spend
d) No improvement
Explanation: The more they earn, the more they spend
83. It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious disaster.
a) along
b) towards
c) for
d) No improvement
Explanation: It became clear that the strangers were heading towards a serious disaster.
84. The dissidents hold a great problem in every political party.
a) cause
b) give
c) pose
d) No improvement
Explanation: The dissidents cause a great problem in every political party.
85. I would have waited for you at the station if I knew that you would come.
a) had known
b) was knowing
c) have known
d) No improvement
Explanation: I would have waited for you at the station if I had known that you would come
86. You are warned against committing the same mistake again.
a) to commit
b) for committing
c) against to commit
d) No improvement
Explanation: You are warned against committing the same mistake again.
87.No sooner he had returned home then his mother felt happy.
a) had he returned home when
b) he had returned home than
c) did he return home than
d) No improvement
Explanation: No sooner did he return home than his mother felt happy.
88. He should move on to the next point, and not harp one sting only.
a) harp on string only
b) harp only one string
c) harp upon one string only
d) No improvement
Explanation: He should move on to the next point, and not harp upon one string only.
89. Either he or I am going.
a) he or I are going
b) he is going or I am
c) I or he is going
d) No improvement
Explanation: Either he or I am going.
90. I hope you vividly remember the premier of the film when I, my wife and you were present in the hall.
a) my wife, I and you
b) you, I and my wife
c) my wife, you and I
d) No improvement
Explanation: I hope you vividly remember the premier of the film when my wife, you and I were present in the hall.
91. The workers are hell bent at getting what is due to them
a) hell bent on getting
b) hell bent for getting
c) hell bent upon getting
d) No improvement
Explanation: The workers are hell bent upon getting what is due to them.
92. When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princess at crushing them.
a) into crushing
b) in crushing
c) without crushing
d) No improvement
Explanation: When it was feared that the serfs might go too far and gain their freedom from serfdom, the protestant leaders joined the princess in crushing them.
93. If the room had been brighter, I would have been able to read for a while before bed time
a) If the room was brighter
b) If the room are brighter
c) Had the room been brighter
d) No improvement
Explanation: Had the room been brighter I would have been able to read for a while before bed time
94. The record for the biggest tiger hunt has not been met since 1911 when Lord Hardinge. then Viceroy of India, shot a tiger than measured 11 feet and 6 inches.
a) improved
b) broken
c) bettered
d) No improvement
Explanation: The record for the biggest tiger hunt has not been broken since 1911 when Lord Hardinga, then viceroy of India, shot a tiger than measured 11 feet and 6 inches.
95. His powerful desire brought about his downfall.
a) His intense desire
b) His desire for power
c) His fatal desire
d) No improvement
Explanation: His desire for power brought about his downfall.
96. Please make it a point to send you letter at my address
a) on my address
b) to my address
c) in my address
d) No improvement
Explanation: Please make it a point to send you letter to my address.
97. If you are living near a market place you should be ready to bear the disturbances caused by traffic.
a) to bear upon
b) to bear with
c) to bear away
d) No improvement
Explanation: If you are living near a market place you should be ready to bear with the disturbances caused by traffic.
98. I hope you won't object to me watching while you work.
a) against me watching
b) me to watch
c) to my watching
d) No improvement
Explanation: I hope you won’t object to my watching while you work
99. You cannot forbid him leaving.
a) he leaving
b) his leaving
c) him to leave
d) No improvement
Explanation: You cannot forbid him to leave.
100. You have come here with a view to insult me
a) to insulting me
b) of insulting me
c) for insulting me
d) No improvement
Explanation: You have come here with a view of insulting me.