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.

Our reputation and image is most definitely determined by our ______. Also our ______ tend to be habit forming, in that we have a ______ to act in a particular manner. Hence most people are ______ by their deeds and seem to have little control over their actions. We usually act according to or in response to our surroundings-our circumstances and the environment which to a great extent ______ our priorities and objectives.

we have a ______ to act in a particular manner.

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

Keep at bay

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: If we spend the twenty-four hours that we have in a day in an efficient way we can be successful in completing the tasks and achieving our goals for the day.
Q: If we wish to succeed in achieving our short term and long term goals we need to manage our time effectively.
R: If we waste our time on vain activities we either get stressed out doing the tasks we need to do or fail to do what needs to be done.
S: We all have the same number of hours at our disposal each day.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No error'.
Ritika decided to get up early (1)/ to wear a nice dress (2)/ and visit her aunt. (3)/ No Error (4)

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- They never desert us even when all fair weather friends have deserted us.
Q- Books are never failing friends.
R- They dispel the dark clouds of gloom from our minds and increase our happiness if we are already happy.
S- Through the ages, the scriptures and other great books have provided, immeasurable solace to the wounded and strife torn humanity.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He put the birds softly, (1)/ one by one, interior their (2)/ warm little home. (3)/No Error (4)

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Mother said, "Oh! It's a scorpion. Don't go near it, children."

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

A picture paints a thousand words