English Quiz from Previous Papers

Directions (1- 5): in the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error. Your answer is (4) i.e. No error.

1.The newer type of automatic machines (1)/ wash (2)/ the clothes faster. (3)/ No error (4) 

2.By the time (1)/ we got our tickets and entered the cinema theatre, (2)/ the show was already begun. (3)/ No error (4)

                                                             
3.Each of the students in the computer class (1)/ has to type (2)/ their own research paper this semester. (3)/ No error (4)

4.The fact of me (1)/being a stranger (2)/ does not excuse his conduct. (3)/ No error (4)

5.The sea looks (1)/as if it has been (2)/ agitated by a storm. (3)/ No error (4)

Directions (6 -10): in the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expressed the meaning of the given word.
6.DECAMP 
(a)Move
(b)Encamp
(c)Flee
(d)Hide

7.PHILANTHROPIST 
(a)Benefactor
(b)Beneficiary
(c)Matron
(d)Sponsor

8.EXOTIC 
(a)Alien
(b)Strange
(c)Rare
(d)Grand

9.INCAPACITATE 
(a)Cripple
(b)Strengthen
(c)Imprison
(d)Invent

10.CONGREGATION
(a)Concentration
(b)Meeting
(c)Discussion
(d)Judgement

Answer with Explanation: 
1.(1) It is not proper to use comparative Degree here.
Hence, “the new/latest type of automatic machines” will be correct usage.

2.(3) Here, Past Perfect should be used. Hence, “the show was already begun’ should be replaced by ‘the show had already begun”.

3.(3) 

4.(1) Here, Objective Case should be replaced by Possessive Case. Hence, the fact of my being…… will be the correct sentence.

5.(2) ‘As if takes plural form of Verb, generally in Past Tense.
Hence, the sea looks as if it have/had been ……….. Will be correct sentence.

6.(3) The word Decamp (verb) means : to leave a place suddenly often secretly.
Hence, the words decamp and flee are synonymous.

7.(1) The word Philanthropist (Noun) means : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money.
The word Benefactor (Noun) means : a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity.
Hence, the words philanthropist and benefactor are synonymous.

8.(2) The word Exotic (Adjective) means: from or in another country: seeming exciting and unusal because it is connected with foreign countries.
Hence, the words exotic and strange are synonymous.

9.(1) The word Incapacitate (verv) means : to make somebody/ something unable to live or work normally.
The word Cripple (verb) means : to damage somebody’s body so that they are no longer able to walk or move normally; disable Look at the sentence:
Mohan was crippled by polio as a child.
Hence, the words incapacitate and cripple are synonymous.

10.(2) The word Congregation (Noun) means: a group of people who are gathered together to worship God.
Look at the sentence: 
The congregation stood to sing the hymn.
Hence, the words congregation and meeting are synonymous.