English Language and Comprehension Questions 2022, 2023
Q.1 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Studies have shown that a recess of 45 minutes improves the score of students in tests following the recess period.
B. Clearly, physical exercise is just one of the necessary ingredients for improving student
scores on standardized tests.
C. The clinical analysis further suggests that physical activity done during recess
stimulates the mind.
D. Students require more recreational time to improve their focus.
Ans A. DCAB
B. DCBA
C. DBCA
D. DACB (D)
Q.2 Select the misspelt word.
Ans A. imminant
B. immoral
C. immature
D. immediate (A)
Q.3 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. I refused to let go of my grandmother, to accept a death I had not seen coming.
B. It was my turn to take the shovel, but I felt too ashamed to dutifully send her off.
C. So, I refused to throw dirt on her.
D. They covered grandmother’s precious mahogany coffin with a brown amalgam of rocks,
decomposed organisms, and weeds.
Ans A. BADC
B. DBCA
C. DCAB
D. ADCB (B)
Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
despondent
Ans A. sorrowful
B. spirited
C. melancholy
D. dejected (B)
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I think you will realise your mistake __ soon.
Ans A. much
B. too
C. pretty
D. jolly (C)
Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
one who collects postage stamps
Ans A. philatelist
B. philistine
C. philanthropist
D. plagiarist (A)
Q.7 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Supporting sentences explain the main topic using examples, facts, quotes, etc.
B. A topic sentence is a precise statement that reflects the main idea of the paragraph.
C. Finally, a good concluding sentence brings a paragraph to a polished end.
D. Words chosen for this should not be cluttered and ambiguous as readers will decide to
read further based on this.
Ans A. BADC
B. BACD
C. BCAD
D. BDAC (D)
Q.8 Select the misspelt word.
Ans A. glorious
B. humilate
C. elusive
D. jubilant. (B)
Q.9 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to take the bull by the horns
Ans A. to restrain anger
B. to check rumours from spreading
C. to face danger boldly
D. to inflict a crushing defeat on someone (C)
Q.10 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
one who makes an official examination of accounts
Ans A. auditor
B. autocrat
C. delegate
D. colleague (A)
Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Why do you want to __ a fuss about everything?
Ans A. do
B. have
C. make
D. take (C)
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
She asked me _ I had learnt to _ a saree.
Ans A. where, where
B. wear, wear
C. where, wear
D. wear, where (C)
Q.13 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
affluent
Ans A. homely
B. wealthy
C. primary
D. friendly (B)
Q.14 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
malign
Ans A. clean
B. smear
C. taint
D. sully (A)
Q.15 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
She got _ of playing _ games with her little brother.
Ans A. bored, bored
B. board, bored
C. bored, board
D. board. board (C)
Q.16 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
fight tooth and nail
Ans A. try very hard to get something
B. fight with the aid of allies
C. make no efforts
D. fight unfairly in a battle (A)
Q.17 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
to look back
Ans A. to turn back from a journey
B. to overlook something which is unimportant.
C. to think about something that happened in the past
D. to go back on a decision (C)
Q.18 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
a man of parts
Ans A. a guilty man
B. a man of ability
C. a worthless man
D. a frivolous person (B)
Q.19 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
not supporting any side in an argument
Ans A. biased
B. impartial
C. alien
D. invisible (B)
Q.20 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
indiscreet
Ans A. imprudent
B. considerate
C. reckless
D. heedless (B)