English Questions

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To hit the nail on the head

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P: It has been the handmaid of the ruling class.
Q: Therefore, ever since the dawn of civilization, persons in power have always tried to supervise or control education.
R: Education is an instrument which imparts knowledge and therefore, indirectly controls power.
S: It is an old saying that knowledge is power.

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.

A drop in a bucket

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

There was no need to

X-set a watch, for we had nothing
Y-to fear from anybody or
Z-anything in that vast untenanted plain

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Why did your mother write such a book?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Rise and shine

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.