Mixed English Questions for Mains Exam — Set 314

Directions(1-5): Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

1. She went round the room breaking up furniture, and (encourage the brutal bullies to give him Bondi).

   i. encouraged the brutal bullies to gave her Bondi.
   ii. encouraged the brutal bullies to give her Bondi.
   iii. encouraged the brutal bullies to giving her Bondi.

   Only i
   Only ii
   Only iii
   Both i and iii
   No correction required
   Option B
   ‘To give her Bondi’ is a phrasal verb. It means to attack someone savagely.

    

2. He (tried pulling the wool into our eyes) by hiding the profits in separate accounts, but we were quick to catch onto his scheme.
   i. tried pulling the wool over our eyes
   ii. tried pulling the wool on our eyes
   iii. tried pulling the wool in our eyes
   Only i
   Only ii
   Only iii
   Both ii and iii
   No correction required
   Option A
   If you say that someone is pulling the wool over your eyes, you mean that they are trying to deceive you, in order to have an advantage over you.

    

3. Tommy (must have a few kangaroos lost in the top paddock) if he thinks he can convince our mother to let him get a tattoo for his birthday.
   i. must have a few kangaroos lost in the top most paddock
   ii. might have been a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock
   iii. must have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock
   Only i
   Only ii
   Only iii
   Both ii and iii
   No correction required
   Option C
   “A few kangaroos lost in the top paddock” is a phrasal verb. It means to be crazy; to act, think, or behave in an eccentric, foolish, or nonsensical manner.

    

4. Margaret’s boss (catch her with her fingers in the till) after she tried using the company’s expense account to pay for her trip to Paris.
   i. caught her with her fingers still
   ii. caught her with her fingers in the till
   iii. caught herself with her fingers in the till
   Only i
   Only ii
   Only iii
   Both ii and iii
   No correction required
   Option B
   “Caught her with her fingers in the till” is a phrasal verb which means to catch or find one in the act of stealing money from one’s workplace or employer.

    

5. I’m (worried what John is ducking and diving because he’s hardly ever home) anymore and won’t tell me what he does all day.
   i. worried that John is ducking and diving because he’s hardly never home
   ii. worried that John is ducking and diving because he’s barely ever home
   iii. worried that John is ducking and diving because he’s hardly ever home
   Only i
   Only ii
   Only iii
   Both ii and iii
   No correction required
   Option D
   The phrasal verb “ducking and diving” means ‘participating in a variety of activities, often illicit ones’ in this case.

    

Directions(6-10): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in a proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions that follow.

A) the WEF said the healthy life expectancy, where India has been ranked 109th out of total the 141 countries surveyed for the index, is one of the shortest outside Africa and significantly below the South Asian average.
B) While its financial sector is relatively deep and stable despite the high delinquency rate, which contributes to weakening the soundness of its banking system.
C) Announcing its latest index, the WEF said on Wednesday India ranks high in terms of macroeconomic stability and market size.
D) But, these positive metrics contrast with major shortcomings in some of the basic enablers of competitiveness in case of India,
E) India is ranked also high at 15th place in terms of corporate governance, while it is ranked second globally for shareholder governance, the WEF study showed.
F) India, which was ranked 58th in the annual Global Competitiveness Index compiled by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF), is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil

6. Which of the following will be the fifth statement after rearrangement?
   E
   D
   A
   C
   F
   Option B
   The correct sequence is FCBEDA.

    

7. Which of the following will be the second statement after rearrangement?
   C
   D
   A
   B
   F
   Option A
   

    

8. Which of the following will be the third statement after rearrangement?
   A
   D
   B
   C
   F
   Option C
   

    

9. Which of the following will be the last (sixth) statement after rearrangement?
   E
   D
   A
   C
   F
   Option C
   

    

10. Which of the following will be the first statement after rearrangement?
    E
    D
    A
    C
    F
    Option E