List of top English Language and Literature Questions asked in Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test

Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word given below. EXEMPLARY
There are five sentences marked as I, II, III, IV, and V. The position of I is fixed as the first sentence of the passage. Choose one of the four alternatives given below as the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word given below. FERVOUR

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined phrase. "Nowadays, on TV channels, reality shows are becoming the order of the day."

Fill in the blank with the best suitable expression. Geetha’s friends _______ her as her parents were poor.

Different parts of a sentence are given in a jumbled order. These parts are numbered.
Choose the answer from the options given to form a meaningful sentence. I the parents
1. when they were in France
III. to their children
IV. could not teach
V. Hindi
Different parts of a sentence are given in a jumbled order. These parts are numbered. Choose the answer from the options given to form a meaningful sentence.
I. advanced technologies
II. in medical research
III. are revolutionizing
IV. how we fight diseases

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option given below and complete the sentence.
I dont like to go to ___________ dentist regularly.

Complete the sentence using the most appropriate option given below : Its ________ restaurant in the town.

Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options given below.
Choose the passive form of the sentence "They will demolish the entire block." from the options given below.
Choose the sentence which is grammatically correct from the options given below.
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: An unconventional style of living.
There are four parts to the sentence marked A, B, C, and D. Choose one of the four alternatives given below as the most logical sequence of the parts to form a correct sentence.
\textit{If you have to do minor home repairs / you can save money / yourself / the time and the skills.}

Select the most appropriate form of word/phrase from the alternatives given and complete the sentence. The baby kept on crying while it __________

Who is the author of Othello?

Choose the word with the correct spelling from the given options.
Which of the following work is written by Charles Dickens?

A man who is womanish in his habits is called __________

There are four parts to the sentence that have been underlined and marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the part that has an error. I am very worried as neither of my brothers have returned from the picnic.

Identify the correct sentence with reference to grammar and meaning it conveys.

The more he was criticized .................. he was to complete the task.

Choose the appropriate "if" clause. If you had studied for the test, you ........... been confident.

Death lays his icy hands on the king. The figure of speech used in the sentence is

Which of the following words has one syllable?