English language test

The mother of the dead child was overwhelmed…………… grief.
by
with
from
for
William Shakespeare was ……… greatest playwright of his time.
a
an
the
these
There is no use discussing …………………. prohibition.
on
about
of
for
…………business, a merger is a combination of two or more corporation under one management.
At
In
The
On
He was frightened…………..
to be killed
to being killed
for being killed
of being killed
The weather in the far north is not……….. it is down south.
like humid as
as humid as
humid as
so humid that
An increase in population, without an increase in economic level ………….result in a lower standard of living.
tends to
tending to
will tend
Tends
Research in work place reveals that people work for many reasons……………. .
money beside
money besides
beside money
besides money
…………….. unknown quantities are the task of Algebra.
To found
Find
The find
Finding
The country is ushering ………. a new era.
Into
In
Of
Over
The event passed …………… without any untoward incident.
of
On
Off
Away
Vitamin E cream, a moisturizing emollient ………….. maintaining soft, healthy looking skin.
having been used for
used for
has been used for
having used for
Many people in Delhi celebrated Diwali in a grand way ………. the high prices.
in spite of
even through
because of
even if
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Schools in India can be supported (A) either by government budgets (B) and (C) by private foundations (D).
A
B
C
D
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. A (A) planetarium with his (B) downed ceiling and many projections is capable (C) of showing the position (D) of the stars in any season.
A
B
C
D
Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. In 60’s Beatles, with (A) their haircuts, clothes and joking (B) drew (C) crowds of shrieking (D) teenagers.
A
B
C
D
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error. You (A) / will be ready (B) / to start while (C) /he comes. No error.
A
B
C
D
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error. The girls (A)/ which (B) / won were honoured (C) / by their friends. No error.(D)
A
B
C
D
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error. Recent studies have shown (A)/ that no smoking (B) / are more productive than those who smoke. (C). No error.(D)
A
B
C
D
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error. I heard (A) / Sita’s (B) / knocking at (C) / the door. No error.(D)
A
B
C
D
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.
The number of people
who own personal computer
are increasing
every year
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.
Your father
does not know
any more than I do,
to tell you how to run your life
One sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains an error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.
A very miserly
farmer who lived
with his wife
in the Jamacian islands
Choose a word or phrase which is underlined and would not be appropriate in standard English. He was wearing shabby, (A) / faded trouser (B)/ which he explained, were called jeans (C)/ and cost (D)/ a fortune.
A
B
C
D
/
A
B
C
D
Select the word most closely related the capital word. ENTREATY:
Request
Agreement
Falsehood
Debate
Select the word most closely related the capital word. EQUINE:
Horse-like
Even-tempered
Seasonal
Fast-moving
Select the word most closely related the capital word. FORMAT:
Adherence to standards
Repetition
Explanation
Structure
Select the word most closely related the capital word. FRANGIBLE:
Enraged
Breakable
Perfumed
Elastic
Select the word most closely related the capital word. HYPOTHERMIA:
Heat rash
Vitamin deficiency
Subnormal body temperature
Extremely agitated behavior
Select the word most closely related the capital word. IMPLEMENT:
To pry open
Put into effect
Penetrate
Lead or direct
Select the word most closely related the capital word. INHERENT:
Dedicated
Easy to understand
Attractive
Belonging naturally
Select the word most closely related the capital word. INNATE:
Empty
Inborn
Idle
Devious
Select the word most closely related the capital word. LUMINARY:
Floodlight
Wizard
Inspiring influence
Rainy season
Select the word most closely related the capital word. MARTIAL: characteristic of
War
Marriage
A large group
Wetland
Select the word most closely related the capital word. PENSIVE:
Prejudiced
Thoughtful
Envious
Far-seeing
Select the word most closely related the capital word. PERIPATETIC:
Going from place to place
Arousing pity
Facing danger
Losing face
Select the word most closely related the capital word. PERSPICACITY:
Illusion
Clear expression
Mental discernment
Two-dimensional drawing
Since its inception in 1991, the organization has done a lot to __________ the cause of World Peace.
Promote
Forward
Advance
Further
A vehicle crossing a bridge exerts external dynamic forces on the bridge which must be _______ by internal forces within the bridge.
Countered
Counteracted
Encountered
Counteract
A) The doctors keenly observe B) mild symptoms in patients having motor and vocal tics C) like clearing the throat or grimacing, D) without the patient even knowing about the observation The best way to arrange the sentence is:
ABCD
ADBC
DABC
DACB
A) I’ll have no time to interact with others or to even know what’s happening around me. B) If I work at a job that I enjoy, I’ll get a chance to C) interact with others and enhance my communication skills. D) But, if I concentrate on just earning money, The most logical order to arrange the above two sentences, is:
ABCD
BCDA
BCAD
BACD
A) either for leisure B) when we get busy in earning money, C) we don’t find time D) or for our family The most logical order to arrange the above sentence is:
ABCD
BCAD
CADB
ADBC
Which part of the sentence contains NO Spelling mistake? A) Many psyhcologists propound B) observing the patient’s process of habitaution, C) where his/her level of psyhcological and behavioral response to a stimulous, D) decreases after repeated exposure to that stimulus over time.
A
B
C
D
Which part of the sentence contains NO Spelling mistakes? A) The industreis prefer galvanizing for protecting B) iron and steel because of its low cost, C) the ease of aplication, and D) the extended maintainence-free service that it provides.
A
B
C
D
Which part of the sentence contains Spelling mistakes? A) Consensus democracy is essentially based on B) a decision-making structure C) in which broad a range of opinions are D) taken into considration while making decisions.
A
B
C
D
Which part of the sentence contains Spelling mistakes? A) The main determinents of individual demand are B) the price of the good, the level of income, C) personal tastes, the population, the Government Policies, D) the price of substitute goods, and the price of complementary goods.
A
B
C
D
The technological development by the Construction Engineering firms which design production processes and build plants have a major ______ on process-based industry like ours.
Importance
Impact
Bearing
Market
The animal has long legs with four toes in each foot, _______ the other canines with five toes in each foot.
But
Unlike
While
Although
“Dreaming is good for babies as it leads to the development and functioning of the infant’s mind.” The above sentence can be phrased as:
For the babies, dreaming may be seen as a good way of exercising the mind and stimulating it.
To many babies, it seems they are thinking while dreaming.
Sleep and dream are equally important for the infant’s mental development.
Babies extensively use their minds especially while dreaming.
It was amazing to see this flightless bird _______ a waddling gait _____ land, fly so gracefully underwater effectively using its wings and flexible body.
of, at
of, on
with, at
with, on
Climbers use a system __ ropes __ protect themselves __ such hazards
for, for, for
of, for, of
from, to, for
of, to, from
Proponents ___ organic food say that it is more nutritious, safer ___ eat, and tastes better.
in, of
in, to
of, to
for, to
A seashell is a protective outer layer ___ the body ___ a marine organism.
on, at
at, on
on, of
of, at
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Comments
Eric Roth
By: Eric Roth
902 days 19 hours 20 minutes ago

This grammar test is quite difficult.

Mieczyslaw Kycko
By: Mieczyslaw Kycko
902 days 14 hours 55 minutes ago

Congratulations, Mary M. Its a very good test:-) Regards Mieczyslaw

mehmet ..
By: mehmet ..
881 days 22 hours 2 minutes ago

I find this both grammer and vocabulary test pretty diffucult and I think my score is under the average. but I wonder How the Average score is calculated.

Jami
By: Jami
389 days 22 hours 2 minutes ago

thanks. it was challenging and fun...

Jeanne Canales
By: Jeanne Canales
266 days 6 hours 4 minutes ago

This is a very helpful test. I learned a lot. Thank you.

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