6. Choose the correct word: Both the sisters are equally pretty but the elder ______ the two is more intelligent.
(a) of
(b) between
(c) in
(d) among
Answer:
(a) of
Explanation:
When comparing two specific entities in this grammatical structure, the preposition “of” is idiomatically correct (“the elder of the two”).
7. Complete the Following: Act:action:: arrive :
(a) arrived
(b) arriving
(c) arrival
(d) depart
Answer:
(c) arrival
Explanation:
This is a word-formation analogy. “Action” is the noun form of the verb “act”. Similarly, “arrival” is the noun form of the verb “arrive”.
8. A group of donkeys is called :
(a) team
(b) train
(c) stud
(d) drove
Answer:
(d) drove
Explanation:
A group of donkeys is collectively referred to as a drove, pace, or herd.
9. The noun ‘Epoch’ stands for :
(a) A tool that is used in the house
(b) A female sheep
(c) A strong desire for something
(d) A period of time in history
Answer:
(d) A period of time in history
Explanation:
An “epoch” represents a distinct, often highly significant, period of time in history or a person’s life.
10. Correct the following sentence: The poet and critic have been honoured.
(a) The poet and critic had been honoured.
(b) The poet and critic has been honoured.
(c) The poet and critic have been honoured.
(d) The poet and critic been honoured.
Answer:
(b) The poet and critic has been honoured.
Explanation:
Because there is only one article (“The”) before “poet and critic”, it implies that both titles refer to the same single person. Therefore, the singular verb “has” must be used instead of “have”.
