English Questions

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Someone gave the old man a push.

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.

The scenario _________________ dramatically today. We have the ___________________ of powerful Internet monopolies that are much bigger ________________ the telcos. Not surprisingly, these companies now see the _______________ of monopoly. They would like to combine with telcos to create monopolies for their platforms, ensuring that they control the future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.

future of the Internet and freeze their competition ____________.

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

Assiduous

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: People celebrate it as a two-day festival; first day as Holika Dahan and second day as colourful Holi.
Q: Holi is a religious Hindu festival celebrated with lots of preparations in the month of Phalgun.
R: At Holika Dahan, they burn a heap of sticks, straws and cow-dung cakes lying in the mid of streets in the late evening or night.
S: And, next day in the morning, they celebrate a colorful Holi by playing colours with friends, family members and neighbours.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
I said to him, "I am too tired now to go out with you."

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Dauntless

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.

Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______. High or low, known or unknown, rich or poor, popular or unpopular, no one is safe or secure today. It
appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______. A mad and sad rat race is on to make money and ______ power at any cost and by any means. The
result is that no political party or group can now ______ into claim to total innocence in so far as ______ of violence against innocent person for personal or political
gains is concerned. Violent demonstrations, rallies, hartals have become the order of the day.

make money and ______ power at any cost.

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

Put one's foot down