English Questions

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Once again, a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes has left some states in shambles. From Assam to Karnataka, heavy rainfall in a ____________ has created paralysing floods that have taken a _______________, wiped out crops and destroyed hard-earned assets. When the waters ___________, a familiar cycle of assessment of damage by Central teams, preparation of loss estimates and expensive ____________ work such as repairs of river embankments, will follow.

a _____________ monsoon so vital to India's economic fortunes

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.

The space in front of the large

X-hut was empty, but
Y-placed several stools
Z-before it were

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

In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

They are so ______, they could not put up a tent properly, while camping.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Hyperbole

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Incorrigible

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

To let someone off

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

Like a weak old woman