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Grammar

78 previous year questions.

Volume: 78 Ques
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2022

Chapter Questions
78 MCQs

01
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most effective word to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
One must ____ one's career with all seriousness.
1
direct
2
pursue
3
peruse
4
complete
02
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most effective word to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Only those who have completed seventeen years of age are____ to apply for the examination.
1
eligible
2
legible
3
selected
4
illegible
03
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the same order to make the sentence meaningfully complete :
The _________ imposed was too ______ to yield any result.
1
high, fine
2
penalty, low
3
punishment, harsh
4
toll, simple
04
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase/proverb. To frame a person.
1
To make one appear guilty
2
To befool someone
3
To praise someone
4
To doubt someone
05
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Pick out the word that has either nearly the same meaning or opposite meaning to QUELL.
1
Quarrel
2
Praise
3
Doubt
4
Incite
06
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in direct speech. Out of the four alternatives given select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech.
She said, "O that I were a child again!"
1
She exclaimed with wonder that she was a child again.
2
She wondered that were she a child again.
3
She strongly wished that she could be a child again.
4
She prayed that she were a child again.
07
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the option, which can best replace the group of words given in bold italics :
A movement for the world unity is in the offing.
1
At the end
2
About to start
3
On decline
4
In the air
08
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Pick out the word that has either nearly the same meaning or opposite meaning to INGENUINITY.
1
Ingenious
2
Clarity
3
Inventiveness
4
Irresponsibility
09
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which has nearly the same meaning as CONDONE.
1
Conquer
2
Compound
3
Contribute
4
Pardon
10
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most preferable sentence in respect to grammar, meaning and usage in order to express the intended theme.
1
The dacoits having stopped to divide the booty; the police overtook them.
2
The dacoits stopping to divide the booty, the police overtook them.
3
Since the dacoits stopped to divide the booty, the police had overtaken them.
4
he dacoits having been stopped to divide the booty; the police overtook them.
11
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Find out which part of the sentence has an error.
1
Although widow remarriage is legalized
2
for nearly a century, the majority of so-called high caste
3
Hindus still observe the custom
4
of enforced widowhood
12
PYQ 2022
hard
english ID: wbjee-je
Select an arrangement of the given letters so that it forms a meaningful word.
ACESTH
123456
1
614532
2
261453
3
435612
4
632145
13
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/group of words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Mohan tries his best to keep___the reputation of his family.
1
up
2
over
3
to
4
on
14
PYQ 2022
hard
english ID: wbjee-je
Find out which part of the sentence has an error
1
Two of her brother-in laws
2
who live in Delhi
3
who live in Delhi
4
with her
15
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate preposition/word/group of words to fill in the blank to make the given sentence most meaningfully complete :
Do not waste time and energy in being jealous ______ your rival's success.
1
about
2
with
3
of
4
for
16
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the same order to make the sentence meaningfully complete :
Mr. Alex _____a boat and ______into the lagoon.
1
hired, rowed
2
borrowed, ran
3
boarded, swam
4
saw, walked
17
PYQ 2022
hard
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most suitable phrase to replace the italicized part of the sentence given below.
Kalidas was the greatest of all other dramatists.
1
most other
2
the other
3
any other
4
all the
18
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the correctly spelt word
1
Simaltanious
2
Simultaneous
3
Simultanious
4
Simaltaneous
19
PYQ 2022
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the sentence most meaningfully :
I’ll just tell the professor that I ________him when he told us when the paper was due.
1
used to misunderstand
2
must have misunderstood
3
could misunderstand
4
should have misunderstood
20
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select that word which needs to be removed from the given sentence to make it grammatically correct:
You should tell to me exactly what happened there.
1
should
2
to
3
what
4
but
21
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate filler to complete the given sentence correctly and most meaningfully :
Whichever way we approach the problem, _____
1
no one will not solve it.
2
it will not solve.
3
it will not be solved.
4
it is solvable.
22
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the option, which can best replace the group of words given in bold italics :
She exhibited remarkable sangfroid during the crisis.
1
Temper
2
Irritation
3
Composure
4
Anger
23
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate preposition/word/group of words to fill in the blank to make the given sentence most meaningfully complete :
There _____ both the challenges and the opportunities.
1
lay
2
lies
3
lied
4
laid
24
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the sentence most meaningfully :
Her silence was taken as __________agreement.
1
hostile
2
tacit
3
overt
4
general
25
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which is opposite in meaning to OPULENT.
1
Poor
2
Clear
3
Clean
4
Dark
26
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word that can replace both the words in italics in the two given sentences.
I. The place of joining of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati is considered sacred.
II. Marriage is a bond between two families.
1
Contract
2
Union
3
Co-ordination
4
Bondage
27
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Observe the two italicized words in the following two sentences and give your observation by choosing any one option below.
I. We should not interfere in one's personal affairs.
II. The presonel of civil services are a proud lot.
1
Only sentence-I is correct.
2
Only sentence-II is correct.
3
Both sentences I and II are correct.
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct.
28
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Arrange the four parts of sentences given below in best order to fill in the blanks in the given sentence to form a complete meaningful sentence.
A sub-inspector of police, _____ and marched them to the local police station.
(P) disturbing a public meeting
(Q) justice to his uniform
(R) rounded up a group of miscreants
(S) bent on doing
1
PRSQ
2
SQRP
3
RPSQ/div>
4
QRPS
29
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most effective word to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
If an indelible ink is used the writing will not be____.
1
obliterated
2
observed
3
obviated
4
obligated
30
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to fill in the blanks in the given sentence in the same order to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Since we ___ read every book, we ____only the famous ones.
1
must, ignore
2
cannot, select
3
can, purchase
4
should, buy
31
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/group of words to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
It was mainly due to my lethargy that my plan fell ____
1
through
2
over
3
off
4
out
32
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the option, which can best replace the group of words given-
Incapable of being explained or accounted for
1
incredible
2
inexplicit
3
inexplicable
4
inexpressible
33
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Pick out the group of words, which completes the given sentence most meaningfully.
He is so poor ____.
1
to buy meals daily
2
because buying meals
3
that he cannot buy two meals a day
4
to get two meals a day
34
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the wrongly spelt word.
1
Psychoanalyst
2
Physiologist
3
Psychaitrist
4
Psychologist
35
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which has nearly the same meaning as ADMONISH.
1
Praise
2
Appeal
3
Support
4
Rebuke
36
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which is opposite in meaning to JEER.
1
Clear
2
Mock
3
Praise
4
Sneer
37
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the alternative that best fits into the blank in the given sentence.
Mom asked, "Who will ____ the room every day in my absence ?"
1
do away with
2
do up
3
do with
4
do for
38
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in active voice. Out of the four alternatives given select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive voice.
"Please help me".
1
You are requested to help me
2
You were requested to help me
3
You are being requested to help me
4
You have been requested to help me
39
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in direct speech. Out of the four alternatives given select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech.
I asked her, "Can you sing?", and she said, "No".
1
I asked her if she could sing, and she said that she couldn't.
2
I asked her that could she sing, and she refused.
3
She denied when I asked her if she could sing.
4
I asked her if she could sing, and she said no.
40
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase/proverb given in italics in the following sentence.
The father was taken aback by his son's rude behaviour.
1
hurt
2
annoyed
3
demoralized
4
surprised
41
PYQ 2022
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase / proverb given in italics in the following sentence.
I advise you to keep your nose clean.
1
be polite
2
inculcate good habits
3
keep out of trouble
4
maintain good health
42
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in direct (indirect) speech. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in indirect (direct) speech:
He said, "I clean my teeth twice a day".
1
He said that he cleaned his teeth twice a day.
2
He said that he cleans his teeth twice a day.
3
He said that he used to clean his teeth twice a day.
4
He said that he is used to cleaning his teeth twice a day.
43
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
I. We should not unnecessarily defy the authority of an elected Government.
II. People in this village deify him for his extensive social service.
Consider the two words in bold italic in the above two sentences and select the correct option from below.
1
Only sentence I is correct.
2
Only sentence II is correct.
3
Both sentences I and II are correct.
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct.
44
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the sentence which is grammatically wrong:
1
Nothing but fancy food delights him.
2
I cannot raise this load.
3
This is the book that I want.
4
The thief divested the woman from all her jewels.
45
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Identify the erroneous part of the sentence:
1
A plan to set up a primary
2
school in the locality
3
were in the minds of the
4
people for some years.
46
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the word which can replace both the words in bold italics in the two given sentences keeping their meanings intact.
I. The manager earned a great admiration for his fair dealings.
ΙΙ. There was a substantial rise in the value of money with reduced tax rates.
1
encouragement
2
up
3
appreciation
4
acclamation
47
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Observe the two italicized words in the following two sentences and give your observation by choosing any one option below.
I. Sudden lightening frightened the baby.
II. Halogen lamps are used for lightning roads.
1
Only sentence-I is correct
2
Only sentence-II is correct
3
Both sentences I and II are correct
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct
48
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most effective word to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Some electorates____ from voting during the last election.
1
refused
2
denied
3
abstained
4
declined
49
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
I. The speaker was laughed at for his antic gestures.
II. Antique jewelleries are much in demand now a days.
Consider the two words in bold italic in the above two sentences and select the correct option from below.
1
Only sentence I is correct.
2
Only sentence II is correct.
3
Both sentences I and II are correct.
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct.
50
PYQ 2023
hard
english ID: wbjee-je
Identify the erroneous part of the sentence:
1
Most of the residents
2
were outside
3
the building
4
when it was collapsed.
51
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate filler to complete the given sentence correctly and most meaningfully.
In order to support his children's higher education, the father ____.
1
joined college
2
took up a second job
3
decided to take a vacation
4
frequented free hostels
52
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the option with correct spelling.
1
Lauriate
2
Laureat
3
Laureate
4
Lauriat
53
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word that can replace both the words in italics in the two given sentences
I. I appreciate your ready wit
II. The two pens have visible difference in quality.
1
Existing
2
Transparent
3
Sharp
4
Clear
54
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Arrange the four parts of sentences given below in best order to fill in the blanks in the given sentence to form a complete meaningful sentence. The man whom I hit on the head _____ till I cry for mercy.
(P) says that when he meets me
(Q) on my way back from school
(R) on the road
(S) he will beat me
1
QPRS
2
PQRS
3
SPRQ
4
SRQP
55
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the same order to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
His speech _____with subtle threats has resulted in ____communal tension in the sensitive areas of the city.
1
started, poor
2
forced, dissolving
3
replete, increased
4
followed, reduced
56
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in direct (indirect) speech. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in indirect (direct) speech.
The traveller enquired of the farmer if he could tell him the way to the nearest hotel.
1
The traveller said to the farmer, "Where is the nearest hotel ?"
2
The traveller said to the farmer, "Which is the way to the nearest hotel?"
3
The traveller said to the farmer, "Can you tell me the way to the nearest hotel ?"
4
The traveller said to the farmer, "Can you tell me where is the nearest hotel?"
57
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in active (passive) voice. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in passive (active) voice.
People claim to have seen the suspect at several places.
1
The suspect is claimed to have been seen by people at several places.
2
The suspect was seen by people at several places.
3
People have been the suspect at several places.
4
The suspect is being seen at several places.
58
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which is opposite in meaning to ALLURE
1
Entice
2
Fascinate
3
Repulse
4
Tempt
59
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select an arrangement of the given letters so that it forms a meaningful word.
RESTLU
123456
1
563412
2
534216
3
234156
4
562341
60
PYQ 2023
easy
english ID: wbjee-je
I. Severe draught affected the crop production this year.
II. Most humane approach of the new manager affected a notable improvement in the team.
Consider the two words in bold italic in the above two sentences and select the correct option from below:
1
Only sentence I is correct.
2
Only sentence II is correct.
3
Both sentences I and II are correct.
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct.
61
PYQ 2023
hard
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the sentence which is grammatically wrong.
1
I shall inform them about this.
2
He boarded the train.
3
A bunch of keys have been lost.
4
Ask his why he wastes time.
62
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is broken in six parts. The parts P, Q, R and S are shuffled. Select the correct option below to arrange these parts so as to form a complete and most meaningful sentence:
(1) There was a time when
(P) produced for itself most
(Q) each village actually
(R) it needed for
(S) of the things
(6) its everyday life.
1
QPSR
2
PSRQ
3
QRSP
4
SRQP
63
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in active (passive) voice. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in passive (active) voice :
The beggar was being laughed at by them.
1
They were laughing at the beggar.
2
They were laughing on the beggar.
3
They laughed at the beggar.
4
The beggar was laughed at by them.
64
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in active (passive) voice. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in passive (active) voice:
Why do you waste time?
1
Why is time been wasted by you?
2
Why is time wasted by you?
3
Why has time been wasted by you?
4
Why time was wasted by you ?
65
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the sentence which is grammatically wrong:
1
The dacoits robbed my belongings.
2
The last two pages of this book are torn.
3
He came to us every third day.
4
He atoned for his sin by visiting temples.
66
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the word which can replace both the words in bold italics in the two given sentences keeping their meanings intact.
I. The waiter pulled a chair towards the table.
II. The lawyer wrote up an agreement between the two parties.
1
made
2
drew
3
arranged
4
dragged
67
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is broken in several parts. The parts P, Q, R and S are shuffled. Select the correct option below to arrange these parts so as to form a complete and most meaningful sentence.
(1) When he reached his office
(P) to get home early
(Q) he phoned his mother
(R) that he wouldn't be able
(S) to tell her
(6) as he had promised.
1
QSRP
2
QPRS
3
PRSQ
4
SQPR
68
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which has nearly the same meaning as LOQUACIOUS.
1
Victorian
2
Bombastic
3
Verbose
4
Ambiguous
69
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
A sentence is given in active (passive) voice. Select the alternative which best expresses the sentence in passive (active) voice.
I was kept awake by the noise of the traffic.
1
The noise of the traffic kept me awake.
2
I was awake due to traffic noise.
3
Traffic noise kept me awake.
4
I could not sleep due to traffic noise.
70
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Identify the erroneous part of the sentence.
1
Since his father was getting old
2
the son began to get worried
3
as he had not learned any trade
4
to make a living on himself.
71
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to fill in the blanks in the given sentence in the same order to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
____ by long queues, the voters ___ their way to polling stations.
1
Going, dropped
2
Satisfied, turned
3
Undaunted, made
4
Encouraged, prepared
72
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Observe the two italicized words in the following two sentences and give your observation by choosing any one option below.
I. His father died in a car collision
II. Some people are in collusion with antisocial elements
1
Only sentence-I is correct
2
Only sentence-II is correct
3
Both sentences I and II are correct
4
Neither sentence I nor sentence II is correct
73
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most effective word to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
He sold his house because he was under a lot of ____.
1
account
2
debt
3
loan
4
credit
74
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the word, which can most appropriately replace the italicized words in the sentence -
A soldier, who fights for money cannot be called patriotic.
1
honorary
2
sinecure
3
mercenary
4
equestrian
75
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the sentence most meaningfully.
Some people ____ themselves into believing that they are indispensable to the organization they work for.
1
force
2
delude
3
keep
4
ask
76
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Select the most appropriate preposition/word/group of words to fill in the blank to make the given sentence most meaningfully complete.
The judge acquitted the prisoner _____ the charge of murder.
1
of
2
with
3
from
4
about
77
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank to complete the sentence most meaningfully.
If I ______married on Saturday, of course I ______ to the office get together.
1
won't get/come
2
am not getting/have come
3
weren't getting/would come
4
wouldn't get/will come
78
PYQ 2023
medium
english ID: wbjee-je
Pick out the word that has nearly the same meaning as the word given in bold italics.
We should always emulate successful persons to get success.
1
compete
2
copy
3
vie with
4
follow