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SECTIONAL TEST 1 (ENG,GRAMMAR)

1. He is very different______ his brother

a. From b. Than c. Compared d. Rather

2. Our path is beset_____ difficulties

a. around b. Upon c. with d. in

3. She is devoid_______ sense

a. from b. at of c. up to d. of

4. He is innocent______ the crime

a. by b. from c. of d. against

5. Who will atone______ his sins?

a. off b. of c. at d. For

6. The usual reason for exemption of tax does not_____ in this case
a. hold b. concern c. apply d. regard

7. In the medical profession, men_______ women by two to one

a. Outclass b. outnumber c. supersede d. overcome

8. Many people think that it is_______ to use complicated and little-known works
a. important b. Sensitive c. skilled d. clever

9. He was not much of a player, but it just came______ that he won the match
a. by b. out c. about d. to

10. One needs special_______ to become a professional

a. attitude b. Amplitude c. Aptitude d. arrogance

11. Sachin’s double century_______- the winning spree

a. kick started b. kicked about c. kicked on d. kick stopped

12. In spite of her severe handicap, she was________ taking part in the marathon.
a. bent about b. bent on c. bent with d. bent for

13. In heaven, there will not be _______ fear

a. a jot of b. a lot of c. a pot of d. a hot of

14. This boutique is______ the cream of society

a. frequented with b. frequented by c. frequented on d. frequented for

15. His hilarious gestures ------- a lot of fun

a. provided b. divided c. confided d. confined

16. He spoke of his mission to provide relief for the tsunami affected with great_____
a. embassy b. essence c. elegance d. eloquence

17. The mathematical problem should be________

a. solved b. Fixed c. redressed d. re-modeled

18. No one in the team was prepared to_______ his nonsense.

a. put up with b. put on with c. put in with d. put of with

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19. The letter if_______ needs to be returned to the address on the reverse
a. undelivered b. delivered c. received d. not received

20. Crab like he moved_________

a. downwards b. upwards c. sideways d. midways

21. The intense cold brought on the______- more starvation deaths

a. fear of b. fear on c. fear in d. fear for

22. When he explained his absence, the matter was______ amicably.

a. dispensed with b. disposed of c. dispensed of d. disposed with

23. He is not_______ the worse for it

a. any b. all c. many d. more

24. ________ for his help, I could not have done this
a. all b. most c. but d. of course

25. All those who work hard, _________ have time for trivial enjoyment
a. hardly b. badly c. mostly d. always

26. He was forced_____ his will to denounce her

a. about b. as per c. according to d. against

27. I am surprised______ your question

a. with b. at c. for d. of

28. He made a _________ so flawless that the management readily accepted it

a. blue print b. blue stocking c. blue vein d. blue bottle

29. Only a millionaire can _____ such extravagance

a. reach b. reach out c. afford d. put up for

30. He replied_____ his ability

a. to the worse of b. to the best of c. to the best in d. to the worse in

31. I can testify ________ his good behaviour

a. to b. of c. for d. into

32. I find it impossible to subscribe ________- your view

a. to b. of c. for d. on

33. He trespassed_______ forbidden territory

a. into b. of c. on d. against

34. He trespassed______ my time

a. on b. against c. into d. of

35. To attack unarmed nations is an offence ________ humanity

a. against b. to c. of d. for

36. The accused was acquitted_______- the charge of murder

a. of b. for c. from d. to

37. He was angry_______- the world because no one would give him food.
a. with b. on c. At d. Against

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38. He has no rival _______ statesmanship

a. to b. In c. for d. none of these

39. I request you not to take offence_________ my son’s rudeness

a. at b. Against c. to d. for

40. She sat______ her pet dog.

a. besides b. beside
c. both A & B are correct d. both A & B are incorrect

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