Q01. Transform the given sentence into active voice. Choose from the options given –
This speed limit is to be introduced gradually.
A The authorities are to be introduced this speed limit gradually. B The authorities are to introduce this speed limit gradually. C This speed limit is to introduced gradually. D The authorities introduce this speed limit gradually. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: The authorities are to introduce this speed limit gradually.
Q02. Choose the correct passive of the given sentence from the options that follow –
Smoke filled the room.
A Smoke in the room had been filled. B The room filled in smoke. C The room was being filled by smoke. D The room was filled with smoke. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: The room was filled with smoke.
Q03. Select the correct passive voice option for the sentence given below –
I’d like someone to clear away this rubbish.
A I will like if this rubbish would be cleared away. B I’d like this rubbish to be cleared away. C I’d like the rubbish should be cleared away. D I’d like to clear away this rubbish. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: I’d like this rubbish to be cleared away.
Q04. Choose the appropriate passive voice transform for the sentence given below –
The committee agreed to support the idea.
A It would be agreed by the committee to support the idea. B It is agreed to support the idea. C It was agreed that the idea will have to be supported. D It was agreed to support the idea. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: It was agreed to support the idea.
Q05. Choose the correct active voice transform for the sentence given below –
These TV sets are made by a Japanese firm.
A A Japanese firm made these TV sets. B These TV sets are being made by a Japanese firm. C The Japanese firm has made these TV sets. D A Japanese firm makes these TV sets. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: A Japanese firm makes these TV sets.
Q06. Match List I with List II and select the correct option by using the code given below –
List I: (A) come round, (B) carry on, (C) go back on, (D) set in
List II: (i) break a promise, (ii) regain consciousness, (iii) begin (of bad weather/habits etc.), (iv) continue work
A (A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i) B (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii) C (A)-(iv), (B)-(ii), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii) D (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(iii), (D)-(i) E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii)
Q08. Transform the following sentence into passive voice –
It is unpleasant if someone laughs at you.
A It is unpleasant to laugh at. B If you are being laughed, it is unpleasant. C If you are being laughed at, is unpleasant. D Being laughed at is unpleasant. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: Being laughed at is unpleasant.
Q09. Choose the correct active voice of the following sentence from the options given –
She has been invited to the party.
A Someone has invited her to the party. B Someone invited her to the party. C People had invited her to the party. D Someone invites her to the party. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: Someone has invited her to the party.
Q11. Read the following sentences and choose the ones with the correct use of determiners.
(i) There was a man in the lift.
(ii) I wish I’d brought an umbrella.
(iii) All doctor would say she didn’t know what she was doing.
A Only (ii) is correct. B (ii) and (iii) are correct. C Only (i) is correct. D (i) and (ii) are correct. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: (i) and (ii) are correct.
Q12. Transform the following sentence from direct speech into indirect speech.
He said, “Let’s not say anything about it till we hear more facts.”
A He suggested that they should not say anything till they heard more facts. B He requested not to say anything about it till they hear more facts. C He suggested that they would not say anything till they hear more facts. D He suggested that they should not say anything about facts. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: He suggested that they should not say anything till they heard more facts.
Q13. Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.
Gild the lily
A to preserve a flower in a book. B to destroy something valuable by accident. C to improve or decorate something that is already perfect and therefore spoil it. D to decorate a flower to make it more beautiful. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: to improve or decorate something that is already perfect and therefore spoil it.
Q14. Transform the following sentence from direct to indirect speech.
He said, “Don’t come tomorrow as I won’t be here.”
A He told her if she didn’t come the next day as he wouldn’t be there. B He told her not to come the next day as he wouldn’t be there. C He told her not to come that day as she wouldn’t be there. D He told her to not come the next day as I wouldn’t be there. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: He told her not to come the next day as he wouldn’t be there.
Q17. Choose the correct passive transform of the given sentence from the options that follow –
Who wrote it?
A By whom it was written? B Who was it written by? C Who it was written by? D It had been written by who? E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: Who was it written by?
Q20. Which one of the following sentences is correct?
A Let’s wait until he will finish his work. B Let’s wait until he would finish his work. C Let’s wait till he finished his work. D Let’s wait till he finishes his work. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: Let’s wait till he finishes his work.
Q22. Choose the correct direct speech transform from the given options for the sentence below –
He asked her if she liked it and she said that she did.
A He said, “Does she like it?” He said, “Yes”. B He said, “Did you like it?” She said, “Yes”. C He said, “Do you like it?” She said, “Yes”. D He said, “Do I like it?” I said, “Yes”. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: He said, “Do you like it?” She said, “Yes”.
Q24. Choose the correct indirect speech of the given sentence from the options that follow.
She said to me, “Do you know the doctor?”
A She asked me if I had known the doctor. B She asked me if I knew the doctor. C She asked me whether you knew the doctor. D She asked me if the doctor is known to me. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: She asked me if I knew the doctor.
Q25. Replace the underlined with the correct option –
When I saw her, she was out of her mind with grief.
A hand in glove B beside herself C heart and soul D besides herself E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: beside herself
Q27. Read the following sentences and choose the grammatically correct option (usage of determiner).
(A) Queen Elizabeth had dinner with President Obama.
(B) It is easy to lose his temper when one is criticised.
A Both the sentences (A) and (B) are correct B Sentence (B) is correct, (A) is incorrect C Sentence (A) is correct, (B) is incorrect D Both the sentences (A) and (B) are incorrect E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: Sentence (A) is correct, (B) is incorrect
Q28. Transform the following sentence into passive voice –
You can play with these cubs quite safely.
A These cubs can be played with quite safely. B These cubs can be played safely. C These cubs must be played quite safely. D Those cubs can be played quite safely. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: These cubs can be played with quite safely.
Q29. Choose the correct active voice transform from the options that follow –
Bicycles must not be left in the hall.
A People needn’t leave bicycles in hall. B People must not leave bicycles in the hall. C People shouldn’t leave bicycles in the hall. D People oughtn’t leave bicycles in hall. E Question not attempted
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Correct answer: People must not leave bicycles in the hall.