List of top English Language Comprehension Questions

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement required”
\(\underline{\text{Except for you and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday boy.}}\)
A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement required”
\(\underline{\text{Had he realized how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.}}\)
A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement required”
\(\underline{\text{Ever since the sting operation, there has been much opposition from they who maintain that it was an unauthorized act.}}\)
A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the highlighted part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option “No improvement required”
\(\underline{\text{The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organizations.}}\)
Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. A. Last March, I was invited to present a paper on the topic of whether the mistakes of the 20th century would be repeated in the 21st century as well.
B. The economic crisis hadn't become grave then.
C. But today the world is in the midst of the biggest economic crisis since 1929.
D. The key difference between then and now is that the old power structures have finally disappeared.
E. Now even the US is pleading for financial help from China.
Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. A. Last March, I was invited to present a paper on the topic of whether the mistakes of the 20th century would be repeated in the 21st century as well.
B. The economic crisis hadn't become grave then.
C. But today the world is in the midst of the biggest economic crisis since 1929.
D. The key difference between then and now is that the old power structures have finally disappeared.
E. Now even the US is pleading for financial help from China.
Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. A. Last March, I was invited to present a paper on the topic of whether the mistakes of the 20th century would be repeated in the 21st century as well.
B. The economic crisis hadn't become grave then.
C. But today the world is in the midst of the biggest economic crisis since 1929.
D. The key difference between then and now is that the old power structures have finally disappeared.
E. Now even the US is pleading for financial help from China.
Language difficult to understand because of bad form
A child of unusual or remarkable talent
The young boy's ........ attempts to explain to his girlfriend why he had failed to show for their movie date did little to ease her ........ feelings.
Unless new reserves are found soon, the world’s supply of coal is being ........ in such a way that with demand continuing to grow at present rates reserves will be ........ by the year 2050.
Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
A. Last March, I was invited to present a paper on the topic of whether the mistakes of the 20th century would be repeated in the 21st century as well.
B. The economic crisis hadn't become grave then.
C. But today the world is in the midst of the biggest economic crisis since 1929.
D. The key difference between then and now is that the old power structures have finally disappeared.
E. Now even the US is pleading for financial help from China.
Companies that try to improve employees’ performance by ........ rewards encourage negative kinds of behavior, instead of ........ a genuine interest in doing the work well.
When you are living with your ........ values and principles, you can be straightforward, honest and .........
A poem written on the death of someone loved and lost
A group of three novels or plays, each complete in itself
Consider the following quote from J C Kumarappa’s Economy of Permanence:
“Man comes nearest to his God, the creator, when he utilizes his brain power to
marshal mechanical forces to serve his purposes. To do so in a way that will bring
blessings and not destruction, he has to follow closely nature’s way to get the best out
of it. We cannot get the co-operation of nature purely on our own terms. Any attempt
to do so will bring violent destruction in its wake.”
Which of the options is/are implied by the quote?
The train is expected to arrive between 11 pm to 12 pm
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear and precise
In light of her extraordinary creative budgeting proposal, a recent poll put Susan ahead of George in the race for governor and found her to be the best candidate of the two.
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English
Rama told his wife, he would not mind standing and eat the dinner.
Choose the appropriate option for the underlined phrase
Select the alternative that is the best substitute of the phrase. 'a loud, harsh, piercing cry'.
Jessica Mitford wrote The American Way of Death, a best-selling book that led eventually to an official investigation of the funeral industry.
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English
There was a ______ possibility that war would be declared soon. Select the word that best fits the above incomplete sentence and completes it:
Choose the correct word/words to fill in the blanks.
Mr. Mehta, a biologist, spends three seasons in the US and returned with clear perceptions of that______ and uninhabitable place.
Fill in the blank The cat is wagging ____ tail