Mixed English Questions for Mains Exam — Set 235

Directions(1-5): The following question carries a sentence with a word marked in bold. The word has been incorrectly spelt. Select the word from the options that can replace the emboldened word to make the sentence correct.

1. The (exesstance) of UFO's is something that people continue to argue about.
   Existince
   Existance
   Existence
   Ecistance
   Existense
   Option C
   
   
    



2. In return for full acceptance, Western democratic societies demand that immigrants enthusiastically (acquiese) to a new nation’s cultural values.
   
   Acquiss
   Acquiesce
   Acquise
   Acqueisce
   Acquesce
   Option B
   
   
    



3. He told the teenagers that such (purile) behavior would not be tolerated during the ceremony.
   perile
   purail
   puerele
   purele
   puerile
   Option E
   
   
    



4. China is a (rapacous) regime that poses a significant threat not just to American interests but to the entire civilized world.
   Rapacious
   Rapicious
   Rapacus
   Ripaceous
   Rapaceus
   Option A
   
   
    



5. The disabled athlete did not let (advarsety) stop her from competing in the Olympics.
   
   Adversaty
   Advirsity
   Advarcity
   Adversity
   Advarsity
   Option D
   
   
    


Directions(6-10): In the given statement some words have been highlighted. These words may not be at the correct place making the sentence grammatically and contextually incorrect. Choose the option which represents the correct sequence of words, which will make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose E i.e. ‘No rearrangement required’ as your answer.


6. The woe(A) beggar told a different(B) tale of mendacious(C)at every house.
   
   CBA
   ACB
   BCA
   BAC
   No rearrangement required
   Option A
   
   
    



7. A ubiquitous(A) feature of post-colonialism is the capital(B) of the state in the process of dominance(C) accumulation.
   BAC
   CAB
   BCA
   ACB
   No rearrangement required
   Option D
   
   
    



8. The cost(A) of the project has increased(B) significantly since it began(C).
   BCA
   BAC
   CBA
   CAB
   No rearrangement required
   Option E
   
   
    



9. He had apparently(A) been under the coup(B) that a military impression(C) was in progress.
   CBA
   ACB
   CAB
   BAC
   No rearrangement required
   Option B
   
   
    



10. The considerably(A) in the election strengthened(B) the party's position success(C).
    BCA
    BAC
    ACB
    CBA
    No rearrangement required
    Option D