(121-126): Read the passage given below and choose the best option from
the ones given.
Malala yousafzai, well-known activist for girls' education, survived a
brutal assassination attempt in 2012. The attack left her with severe
injuries, including a damaged skull and a paralysed face. However,
Malala's resolve to fight for girls' education remained unbroken.
During her recovery, Malala realized that the extremist's attempt to
silence her had inadvertently amplified her voice. She became an
international symbol of courage and resilience, inspiring millions of
people worldwide to stand up for girls' education. Malala's story raises
important questions about the role of education in empowering individuals
and communities. It highlights the need for collective action to challenge
oppressive systems and promote social justice.
As Malala herself said, "One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can
change the world. Her remarkable story serves as a testament to the
transformative power of education and the human spirit
121. The most appropriate title to the passage is:
The power of resilience
The power of education
The result of activism
An attack on a girl
122. "Attempt to silence her had inadvertently amplified her voice."
This means that it:
made her voice heard by
more people
her voice doubled its
frequency
she silenced herself
she began to talk
continuously
123. What does the word "testament" mean?
test result of something
strong proof of something
time-tested document
tests done periodically
124. The outcome of the assassination attempt on Malala was that:
it left her with severe
injuries
it damaged her skull
it paralysed her face
all the above
125. "One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the
world." This indicates that:
One child in one family
should be the norm.
The pen is mightier than
the sword.
Collective action is the
need of the hour.
Education has true
transformative power
126. Malala stood strongly for:
freedom of movement
freedom for expression
education of girls
serving as an activist
127. My neighbour is _______ employee. university
a
an
the
no article needed
128. Identify the sentence in the passive voice:
The gardener watered only
the flowering plants.
The plan was explained in
detail.
She has joined a new
firm.
He will attend the
meeting in time.
129. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Neither the leader nor
the followers was ready for the dialogue.
Neither the leader nor
the followers were ready for the dialogue.
Neither the leader or the
followers were ready for the dialogue.
Neither the leader or the
followers were not ready for the dialogue.
130. "The boy sings very melodiously, but sometimes he get nervous while
performing." Spot the error:
The boy
sings melodiously
but sometimes
he get nervous while
performing
132. Identify the sentence that uses the past perfect tense:
She has finished her
homework and left for the school.
She finished her homework
and left for the school.
He had finished her
homework before she left for the school.
She would finish her
homework before she leave for the school.
133. I have talked to him _______.
more
much
some
several
134. By the time he reaches the school, _______.
will start
will be started
will have started
will have been starting
135. Which word is a synonym of "abundant"?
Scarce
Rare
Luxury
Plenty
136. The new firms are ready to the _____ required amount in advance.
put on
put off
set out
put in
137. The striking employees are not ready to yield ____ all the
negotiations.
in case
until
despite
unless
138. Practice makes perfect, ______?
does it
doesn't it
isn't it
should it
139. Identify the sentence that uses an adverb:
The old man is a careful
worker.
The weather is nice.
The dish tastes
delicious.
John runs fast.
140. We're looking forward ____ meeting you.
at
to
with
for
141. Everyone brought ______ reference dictionary for the class.
her
his
their
everybody's
142. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a preposition?
She is good in
mathematics.
The boy is interested on
sports.
He is familiar in the new
policies.
The car turned off the
main road.
143. If I were you:
I will take up the job.
I would take up the job.
I will have taken up the
job.
I would have taken up the
job.
144. The concert was ______ than I expected.
good
better
best
more good
145. "The new employees are qualified but not experienced." (Identify
the type of error in it.)
Subject-verb agreement
Tense consistency
Modifier placement
Pronoun reference
146. I have ______ idea of what happened yesterday.
a
an
the
no article needed
147. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "prohibit."
forbid
proscribe
permit
disallow
148. ______ is the poem written by?
Who
How
Whom
Whose
149. Which of the following sentences uses the past continuous tense?
I read a book yesterday.
I was reading a book when
you called on me.
He is going to read a
book tomorrow.
She reads a book every
night as a matter of habit.
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