English Mock Test - TraineeMock

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A.Through a subtle analysis, Woolf raises certain concerns regarding discrimination against women in a male-dominated society.

B.It's also against the need for freedom of expression in women, and the right to human dignity and equality.

 C.In 'Shakespeare's Sister', Virginia Woolf explores the plight of women in society in England during the 15th and 16th centuries.

D.It is against the denial of education to the girl-child and violence against women.

Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The Grim Reaper seems to have (1) ________ in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's (2) _______ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population (3) _____ as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then (4) ____ several other times after that. So, clearly, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they (5) ______ an image to represent it.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.No sooner did he finished his examination than he left for his cricket training centre.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.

This is most unique thing I have ever seen in my life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now _______ to accept or decline the offer.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

My teacher accepted my excuse for being late.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Support

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. 

In America, / most of the people/can speak / the English well.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Joseph opened the Bible.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words underlined in the given

sentence.

Manisha is a believer of fate.

Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.

On woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular, grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, Romania, Georgia, South Africa and California, all of which have warm summers and moderate winters. Table grapes are larger and sweeter grapes that are intended for fresh consumption. To create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must also be dried.

Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut from the vines and left on trays to dry for two to three weeks. So, to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and steeped in particular treatments. According to studies, one acre of grapes can make roughly 15,000 glasses of wine on average. Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay varieties are popular.

What does the fermentation process do?

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

 A male deer is calling a buck.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

Was the conference not attended by them?

Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "abase" in the sentence given below:

She couldn't help but smile when he gave her a sincere compliment on her artwork.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Fanatic

Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence:

There are several ways to (mitigate) a blowout without losing control or playing soft.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate ANTONYM of the word mentioned in the bracket.

Many Bollywood movies show _____(cheerful) stories nowadays.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

When supper was ____Uncle Jack went to the Livingroom and sat down.

Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bite the bullet

Directions: Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence that correctly assembles the segments and makes a coherent sentence.

A. for raising living standards in India,

B. address income inequality and

 C. an exclusive focus on size may not

 D. while economic growth is vital

E. could lead to undesirable outcomes

Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He has to look after his ______ aunt.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Arrival

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error'.

You will certain pay for what you have done to your mother.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Move faster

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Cup of tea

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Is he not driving a car?

Comprehension:

In the given passage, four options are given for each blank. Select the most appropriate option to complete the given passage, which also fits contextually as per the word given in the bracket.

Climate change is a pressing global issue that demands immediate attention and action. The (1. seriousness) _____ of this problem can no longer be denied, as we witness more frequent and severe weather events. It is crucial to (2.discuss) ______ the causes of climate change, which primarily result from human activities such as the burning of fossil foels, deforestation, and industrial processes. To combat climate change, we must reduce our carbon (3.impression) ______ by transitioning to renewable energy sources, conserving forests, and adopting sustainable practices in (4, whole) _____ the sectors of the economy. Additionally, individual actions, such as reducing energy consumption and supporting environmentally friendly policies, play a vital role in addressing this global crisis. As the consequences of climate change become more evident, it is imperative that we (5. joint efforts) ______ as a society to protect our planet for future generations.

Fill in the blank (1) with the appropriate word from the options below:

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required".

Bonaparte, unlike Hoche, was not (eagerly to embark in) a serious Irish expedition.

Select the correct spelling from the given options to replace the Bold word in the following sentence.

The new policy will supplant the old one and introduce stricter measures for workplace safety.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.

We all should help each other.

Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

China and India together will account for more than a third of the estimated global population, which is expected to hit 8.045 billion by mid-year, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) ‘State of World Population Report’ for 2023. But, contrary to public perception, population growth has been slowing in both countries – particularly in China, which recorded a population decline for the first time in six decades last year.

China’s population fell in 2022 to 1.411 billion, down some 850,000 people from the previous year, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The birth rate also fell to a record low of 6.77 births per 1,000 people, down from 7.52 a year earlier and the lowest level since the founding of Communist China in 1949.

Along with the flagging population data, China also reported one of its worst economic growth numbers in nearly half a century last year, underscoring the steep challenges the country faces as its labor force shrinks and the ranks of the retired swell.

India’s working-age population stands at more than 900 million, according to 2021 data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. This number is expected to hit more than 1 billion over the next decade, according to the Indian government. But these numbers could become a liability if policymakers do not create enough jobs, experts warned.

What is the estimated world population by the middle of this year? 

Select the correct spelling of the underline word.

 They denied having any associasion with the terrorists.

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.

A strong business acumen and entreprenurial fire have always separated him from his peers.

Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1) ______ of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2) ______ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the (3) ______ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)______ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)______ the Indian culture within us as we grow.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.The shopkeeper was sly as a fox and tried to sell off the old stock.

Directions: Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given below, you need to rearrange the sentences so that the five sentences can together form a meaningful paragraph.

A. It is widespread all over the world.

B. Children should be sent to schools, not to work.

C. Several programs have been undertaken both at the national and international levels to check and stop child labor.

D. Child labor is the worst form of child exploitation.

E. Illiteracy of the parents, large families, need for additional income and poverty are the chief causes of the exploitation of child labor.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who loves or collects books

Comprehension:

Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.

Lions are carnivores, which means they only (1) ____ meat. They will eat almost any animal they can catch, however the most of the time it is buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog, and antelope species. If the (2) ______ arises, they will also prey on the young of larger mammal species (3) _______ as rhinos and elephants. The majority of the preys will weigh between 50 and 300kg. Male lions can eat approximately 7 kg of meat per day, (4) ______ females eat approximately 4.5 kg. Both are (5) _______ of consuming up to 15% of their body weight in a single meal!

Select the most appropriate option for blank (4)

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

There is a global growing demand and supply for organic foods. This has resulted from increased health awareness and food safety, a growing demand to protect the environment and animal welfare. The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM) defines organic production as a process “that relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects” (IFOAM, 2010). Marketing the product will provide the link that will satisfy both the demand and the supply. Thus marketing the products will provide the link between the producers and the consumers. While the marketing of these products is developed in the U.S.A, the Asian marketing is just developing. 

In most Asian countries, organic production is mainly for small farmers in order to assist them to be selfsufficient and improve the quality of the soil. It is mainly done for export. Organic food production in Asia is yet to develop. Though the Asian countries form 25 per cent of the members of (IFOAM) the area engaged in organic farming is still very small as by 2003 all the Asian countries had only utilised less than 1 per cent of all agricultural land in organic farming with the exception of China IFOAM, 2004). The local markets in Asia are not established and are only emerging. Marketing initiatives are in the process of being launched.

There are National Initiatives to develop the organic sector. There are initiatives by NGOs supporting to practice organic agriculture and training them on how to market organic food products. Most of the organic farming has support from the grassroots level. In most Asian countries there is a very rare national scale of organic production and only India has a government initiative. The Indian government (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APFPEDA)) initiative is only meant to assist in exporting of the organic food and not to develop the domestic market. APFPEDA offers training to producers and certification agencies, research and development services: promoting certification programs, developing policies, improving the quality of services, promoting Indian organic foods.

The main challenges facing organic food marketing are the pricing competition and logistics arrangements. The organic foods have to compete with other non-organic foods in terms of pricing, varieties and the frequency of production. The organic food products are expensive to produce. Their infrastructure is yet to be developed and thus it is hard for marketing organisations to sell them at a competitive price. The organic food products are expensive both in the Asian countries and in the US. In US organic foods are 10 to 30 per cent more expensive than the conventional food products (Dimitri & Oberholtzer, 209).

There are ways to develop and help support marketing organisations for organic food products in Asia. The local initiatives should provide those strategies that eliminate intermediaries, thus reducing the prices of the products and thus encouraging more buyers, while at the same time promoting the producers. Any non-commercial external funding should be accompanied by organisations own increase in capital investment. This assures continuity after the external funding is pulled out. Most of the marketing organisations start small whereby some do not even have an office and operate from home. This may be satisfactory to start with, but as the company grows, it should have an official location of operation.

What is the synonym of the given word?

Adverse

Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank

The Sun is the star at the center of (1) ______ Solar System. It is a nearly perfect ball of hot plasma. The Sun has inspired us since ancient times. It's central to mythology and religion in (2) _______ around the world. It keeps our planet warm enough for living things to grow. It gives us light so we can see. It is by far the most important (3) _______for life on Earth. It is about a hundred times as wide (4)______ of energy the Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have caused no (5)______ of life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. by the end of this century--

B. contributing up to

C. Greenland may lose

D. 13 inches of sea level rise

E. 4.5 per cent of its ice

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

Able to do many different things

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the Bold segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.

Swami learned music when he is studying in the third class.

Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Global warming is one of the biggest environmental (1) _______ primary cause of global warming is the (2) _______ facing the world today. The of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The (3) _________ effects of global warming are widespread and include more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Many governments and organisations have implemented (4) ___________ greenhouse gas ermissions. However, individuals can also play a role in (5) ________ to reduce global warming by making small changes to their daily habits, such as reducing their energy consumption and driving less.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Directions: In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No Error" option.

ChatGPT is doing wonders, (A)/ but the outdated informations provided (B)/ by its free version is creating troubles (C)/ for the people relying on it. (D)/ No error. (E)

Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

______ (1) university or college degree has long been the traditional hallmark of a _____ (2) candidate in the professional arena. While it historically provided the most widely accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals, many companies today _______ ( 3) their hiring process and considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing greater emphasis _______ (4) the practical skills candidates have acquired through work experience. This shift in hiring is of particular relevance to India, which has the _______ (5) youth population in the world.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2. 

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of the parts may contain an error. Select the option that rectifies the error. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.

Those players who chose not to play in the league were banned from playing in an World Cup.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Dwarf varieties of trees and shrubs grown in pots

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A secret plan, made to do something (usually wrong)

Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.

For the sake of world peace, it is important that the countries don't fight with each other.

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.

I am studying about insects in zoology, and I have learned many things about butterflys.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.

Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Sajni had / interfere in / this matter

In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word

 The clear lesson from the dynamics(A) of both environmental destruction(B) and reconstruction in India is that local communitties(C) everywhere have to be involved in some kind of natural resource management (D)

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the Bold words in the given sentence.

The traffic sergeant proved through the test that Raj was under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Select the option that rectifies the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no correction is needed, select ‘No correction required’.

Cinema provides the most universal entertainment.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below them.

Animals of all sorts live together in various ecosystems. Within these natural communities, the animals eat specific diets that connect them together in a food chain. The three diets of animals include creatures that eat only plants, those that eat only meat, and animals that eat both plants and meat. Animals that eat plants exclusively are herbivores, and animals that eat only meat are carnivores. When animals eat both plants and meat, they are called omnivores. The balance of an ecosystem depends on the presence of every type of animal. If one type of animal becomes too numerous or scarce, the entire balance of the ecosystem will change. 

Carnivores will feed on herbivores, omnivores, and other carnivores in an ecosystem. A natural community depends on the presence of carnivores to control the populations of other animals. Large carnivores include wolves and mountain lions. A large carnivore might hunt down large herbivores such as elk and deer. Medium-sized carnivores include hawks and snakes, and these animals typically feed on rodents, birds, eggs, frogs, and insects. Examples of small carnivores include some smaller birds and toads. These carnivores may eat insects and worms. Carnivorous animals have strong jaws and sharp teeth to enable them to tear and rip prey. These animals often have long, sharp claws that they also use to tear prey. Carnivores depend on sufficient prey in the food chain to give them the food they need. If the herbivore population or the population of other adda carnivores declines in an ecosystem, carnivores may not survive.

With a diet comprised of only plants, herbivores can be surprisingly large animals. Examples of large herbivores include cows, elk, and buffalo. These animals eat grass, tree bark, aquatic vegetation, and shrubby growth. Herbivores can also be medium-sized animals such as sheep and goats, which eat shrubby vegetation and grasses. Small herbivores include rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and mice. These animals eat grass, shrubs, seeds, and nuts. An ecosystem must provide _______ (1) plants to sustain herbivores, and many of them spend the majority of their lives eating to stay alive. If plant availability declines, herbivores may not have enough to eat. This could cause a decline in herbivore numbers, which would also impact carnivores. Herbivores usually have special biological systems to digest a variety of different plants. Their teeth also have special designs that enable them to rip off the plants and then grind them up with flat molars.   

Omnivores have an advantage in an ecosystem because their diet is the most diverse. These animals can vary their diet depending on the food that is most plentiful, sometimes eating plants and other times eating meat. Herbivores have different digestive systems than omnivores, so omnivores usually cannot eat all of the plants that an herbivore can. Generally, omnivores eat fruits and vegetables freely, but they can't eat grasses and some grains due to digestive limitations. Omnivores will also hunt both carnivores and herbivores for meat, including small mammals, reptiles, and insects. Large omnivores include bears and humans. Examples of medium-sized omnivores include raccoons and pigs. Small omnivores include some fish and insects such as flies. Omnivore teeth often resemble carnivore teeth because of the need for tearing meat. Omnivores also have flat molars for grinding up food.

Why the balance of the ecosystem depends on each kind of animal?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Discipline must be _____at any cost

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Worn

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Beat around the bush

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The Delhi administration is seriously worried about the warning to civic health posed by the polluted waters of Yamuna.

Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank..

Fingerprinting is the one of the methods of (1) _____ using the impression made by the minute ridge formation or patterns found on the fingertips. No two persons have exactly the same (2) _____ of ridge patterns, they remain unchanged throughout the life. Fingerprints may be classified and filled on the basis of the ridge patterns, setting up an identification system that is almost (3) _____ Today, law enforcement agencies use computers to (4) _______ record fingerprints and to transmit them electronically to other agencies for comparison. By comparing fingerprints of the criminals with the recorded fingerprints, officials can establish (5) _______ proof of the presence or identity of a person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following sentence, four words are Bold, out of which one word is Incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

 A lot of spontanity, is required from the speaker in an extempore speech. The speaker is expected to brainstorm ideas and give speech instantaneously.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Grave

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Done without conscious control; unintentional

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sell like hot cakes

Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1) _______ in India, will now (2) _______ a “save water” ritual named ‘Jal Bharo’ in place of ‘lamp lighting’ to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. ‘Jal Bharo’ signifies (3)_______ the vision of ‘Jal Shakti’.This ceremony symbolises the (4) _______ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5) _______ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.