Mixed English Questions for Mains Exam — Set 201

Directions(1-8): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

1. Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. During his stay parties were given in his honour. On the eve of his (1) for home, a nobleman (2) him how he would compare the king of Persia to his own king. "Your King is a full moon," said Birbal. "Whereas mine could be (3) of as the quarter moon." The Persians were very happy. But when Birbal went home he found that Emperor Akbar was furious with hint. "How (4) you belittle your own. king?" demanded Akbar. "You area traitor!"
   "No, Your Majesty," said Birbal. "I did not belittle you. The full moon (5) and disappears whereas the quarter moon grows with strength. What I, in fact, (6) to the world is that your power is (7) from day to day whereas that of the king of Persia is about to go into decline." Akbar smiled in satisfaction and welcomed Birbal back (8) a warm embrace.
   Arrival
   Depart
   Leave
   Departure
   Exit
   Option D
   
   
    



2. asked
   commented
   said
   made
   question
   Option A
   
   
    



3. pass
   celebrated
   imagined
   wished
   thought
   Option E
   
   
    



4. must
   could
   should
   will
   willing
   Option B
   
   
    



5. appear
   decrease
   diminishes
   reduce
   vanish
   Option C
   
   
    



6. proclaimed
   show
   restored
   promised
   announce
   Option A
   
   
    



7. sure
   fixed
   growing
   new
   increase
   Option C
   
   
    



8. with
   give
   granting
   shaving
   by
   Option A
   
   
    
Directions(9-10): A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits into the blank appropriately.




9. The captain is very ________ of his cricket team.
   pride
   good
   eager
   proud
   strict
   Option D
   
   
    



10. The boy was rewarded for his ________ behaviour.
    pleased
    beautiful
    good
    tidy
    thriving
    Option C