English Questions

Select the word with the correct spelling.

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

an axe to grind

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

Grandmother is knitting a sweater for you.

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

Build castles in the air

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

In bad taste

In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
An independent, able and upright judiciary is the hallmark of a free _____ country therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance. At present on account of the Supreme Court’s last advisory opinion, the _____ of the executive and its interference in the appointment of judges is _____ which in light of previous is most _____.
therefore, the process of judicial appointment is of _____ importance.

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

All thumbs

In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, three alternatives to the bold part are given which may help improve the sentence. Choose the option that reflects the correct use of the phrase in the context of the sentence. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required.

They hurried up the booth’s back and waited for the malformed youth to disperse.

i. to the booth’s back

ii. for towards the booth’s back

iii. for the booth’s backing