1. We are supposed to take out our shoes when we enter a place of worship.
a) to put off
b) to put away
c) to take off
d) No improvement
Explanation: We are supposed to take off our shoes when we enter a place of worship
2. The weather was not good; it was a bit pleasant
a) rather
b) to some extent
c) fairly
d) a little
Explanation: The weather was not good; it was a fairly pleasant.
3. Mrs. Johnson had staying here since 1954 and has made India her home.
a) will stay
b) was to stay
c) is staying
d) has been staying
Explanation: Mrs. Johnson has been staying here since 1954 and has made India her home
4. The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown out.
a) away
b) over
c) up
d) No improvement
Explanation: The cloud of misfortunes appears to have blown over.
5. Five years ago today, I am sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.
a) was sitting
b) have been sitting
c) sat
d) No improvement
Explanation: Five years ago today, I was sitting in a small Japanese car, driving across Poland towards Berlin.
6. He complained that he had too much work to cope up with.
a) to cope with
b) for coping up with
c) to cope
d) No improvement
Explanation: He complained that he had too much work to cope with.
7. In accordance to your instructions, we have remitted the amount in the bank.
a) by
b) with
c) for
d) No improvement
Explanation: In accordance with your instructions, we have remitted the amount in the bank.
8. Young men and women should get habituated to reading and writing about current affairs.
a) prepared
b) trained
c) used
d) No improvement
Explanation: Young men and women should get used to reading and writing about current affairs
9. I wish I have all those luxuries my friend has.
a) I will have
b) I am having
c) I had
d) I had been having
Explanation: I wish I had all those luxuries my friend has.
10. The Manager was unhappy at Gaurav because he did not complete the work in time.
a) is unhappy at
b) is to be unhappy at
c) was unhappy with
d) No correction required
Explanation: The Manager was unhappy with Gaurav because he did not complete the work in time