Directions (1-3): Read each of the following sentences to find out if there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number (A, B, C or D) of this part is your answer. If there is no error in the statement, then mark option (E) as your answer.
Q1. The child who (A)/ was blind with (B)/ the left eye was a (C)/ notorious child of this area (D).

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. None of these.

Answer - Option B
Explanation -We will change “with” into “in”. The correct sentence will be ‘The child who was blind in the left eye was a notorious child of this area.’
Q2. The parties are dreading (A)/ a repeat performance (B)/of their defeat in (C)/the last election again (D).

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. None of these.

Answer - Option D
Explanation -The usage of the word ‘again’ makes the statement superfluous. The correct sentence will be, ‘The parties are dreading a repeat performance of their defeat in the last election.’
Q3. Scientists are (A)/ puzzled as to (B)/why the whale had(C) /swam to the shore (D).

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. None of these.

Answer - Option D
Explanation -We will change “Swam” into “Swum”. The correct sentence will be, ‘Scientists are puzzled as to why the whale had swum to the shore.’
Directions (4-5): In the following questions, an Idiom is given in bold whose meaning can be inferred from one of the highlighted words/phrases of four sentences given below each Idiom. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the Idiom among the four options that can also be replaced by the given Idiom without altering the meaning of the sentence. If none of the sentences conveys the correct meaning, choose (E) i.e., “None of the above” as your answer.
Q4. Hit the sack

A. As a big brother, he was always hitting the sack of his brother’s leg, but he was there for her when needed. B. Despite the difficult conditions, the batsman hit the stack and steered his team to victory. C. After a tiring day of work, he was eager to go home and hit the sack. D. I know you want to quit, but hit the sack, things will get better next time. E. None of these.

Answer - Option C
Explanation -Hit the sack means – to get into bed and go to sleep.
Q5. Bite the dust

A. In his prime, Usain Bolt Bite the dust above his competitors. B. I’ll be back in few minutes after putting my son bite the dust. C. Half of all new restaurants bite the dust in the first year. D. You need to bite the dust to survive in politics. E. None of these.

Answer - Option C
Explanation -Bite the dust means –“die or fail”.

Directions (1-3): In each question below, a word is given followed by four pairs. Choose the pair which states either the synonyms or the antonyms or a synonym and an antonym of the given word. If none of the four pairs are correct then choose “None of these” as your answer choice.
Q1. Bewail

A. Mourn, Rejoice B. Exceptional, Sincere C. Accord, Enmity D. Discord, Pretend E. None of these

Answer - Option A
Explanation -The term ‘bewail’ means ‘express sadness or regret’. ‘Mourn’ and ‘Rejoice’ are synonym and antonym respectively of the given term.
Q2. Smattering

A. Inappropriate, Unfortunately B. Couple, Few C. Arduous, Easy D. Submission, Reject E. None of these

Answer - Option B
Explanation -The term ‘smattering’ means ‘ a small number’. ‘Couple’ and ‘Few’ are the synonyms of the given word.
Q3. Sordid

A. Confusing, Chaos B. Peace, Calm C. Unsullied, Filthy D. Mischevious, Imaginary E. None of these

Answer - Option C
Explanation -The term ‘sordid’ means ‘dirty or unclean’. ‘Unsullied’ and ‘filthy’ are antonym and synonym respectively of the given word. Hence, option (c) is the right answer choice.
Directions (4-5): In each of the following questions below, a sentence is given with some bold words which may contain errors. Below each of the sentences, a table is given with two columns in which column ‘A’ contains the list of bold words, and in column ‘B’ the suggested corrections are listed. You have to choose the best alternative among the four given options. If no correction is required against any given bold word mark option (e),.i.e. “None of the above” as your answer.
Q1. In the 1950s and 1960s, America and Europe experiments with managerial capitalism, in which giant firms worked with the government and unions and offered workers job security and perks.

A. 1-5 B. 3-7 C. 4-8 D. 2-6 E. None of the above

Answer - Option A
Explanation -In the 1950s and 1960s, America and Europe experimented with managerial capitalism, in which giant firms worked with the government and unions and offered workers job security and perks.
Q2. The way to make capitalism work better for all is not to limit accountable and dynamism, but to enhance them both.

A. 1-5 B. 3-7 C. 4-8 D. 2-6 E. None of the above

Answer - Option D
Explanation -The way to make capitalism work better for all is not to limit accountability and dynamism, but to enhance them both.

Direction (1-5): Given below is a paragraph consisting of blanks against each number. Identify the correct option among the five alternatives that perfectly fits into the given blank against the respective number to make the paragraph contextually meaningful and grammatically correct.
In the ___(1)______of the First World War, sociologist Max Weber told his students that not everyone realizes the demanding nature of producing good journalism and that a journalist’s actual responsibility is far greater than that of a scholar’s. The conspicuous absence of reporting from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) following the vivisection of the State last week helped in realizing the full import of Weber’s observation.
Journalism performs many tasks. British journalist George Brock has mandated four irreducible core tasks: verification, bearing witness, sense-making, and investigation. However, following the Union Government’s dramatic __(2)_____ to alter the political structure of J&K, Indian journalism was forced to temporarily abandon its ‘bearing-witness’ role and had to resort only to its ‘sense-making’ task. In this newspaper, there was a strongly worded editorial, “Scrapping J&K’s special status is the wrong way to an end;” a series of lead and Op-Ed articles; and an outstanding data story, “J&K’s vital statistics,” which debunked the claims of Home Minister Amit Shah that Article 370______(3)___ development. It is important to classify these writings within the rubric of the ‘sense-making’ task of journalism. While they were rigorous and insightful, there was a sense of __(4)________because there were no ground reports from Kashmir. A day before the government’s decision, all forms of communications — mobile networks, Internet services, and landline phone connectivity — had been shut down, leaving Kashmir and some districts in Jammu __(5)______.
Q1.

A. Aegis B. Abstinence C. Aftermath D. Segregated E. Daunted

Answer - Option C
Explanation -Aegis- guidance or Protection Abstinence-keeping away from some Aftermath- the consequences of an event Segregated- separated Daunted - caused to show discomposure
Q2.

A. move B. Absence C. Censure D. Inactivity E. Failed

Answer - Option A
Explanation -Censure – Expression of blame or disapproval
Q3.

A. Nascent B. Assist C. Incense D. Melancholy E. Hindered

Answer - Option E
Explanation -Incense-Make angry Melancholy-Very sad and deprived state
Q4.

A. Insolvent B. Benign C. Insensible D. Incompleteness E. Happiness

Answer - Option D
Explanation -Benign-Kind and gentle
Q5.

A. isolated B. Absolute C. Included D. Guard E. official

Answer - Option A