English Questions for CLAT 2020
1. Choose the most appropriate
option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.
Army general recommended using bullet proof jackets by the soldiers.
Army general recommended using bullet proof jackets by the soldiers.
A. Using bullet proof jackets by the soldiers
was recommended
B. Bullet proof jackets for the soldiers use was recommended by army general
C. The soldiers were recommended to use bullet proof jackets
D. Army general recommended that bullet proof jackets should be used by the soldiers
B. Bullet proof jackets for the soldiers use was recommended by army general
C. The soldiers were recommended to use bullet proof jackets
D. Army general recommended that bullet proof jackets should be used by the soldiers
Answer :- D
Solution :- Basic
rules to be followed for Active/Passive conversions are:
1. The
object of the active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb.
2. The
finite form of the verb is changed (to be+ past participle).
3. The
subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or
is dropped).
4.
Preposition ‘by’ is used before object
Recommend +
gerund + object construction is usually expressed in the passive by using that
– should construction. Other similar verbs are advice, insist, propose and
suggest. Hence option D is the correct answer.
2. Find a
word that is the synonym of -
OBSTACLE
A. Barrier
B. Benefit
C. Clearance
D. Accessory
B. Benefit
C. Clearance
D. Accessory
Answer :- A
Solution :-
The meanings
of the words are:
Obstacle: a
thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
Barrier: a
fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Benefit: an
advantage or profit gained from something.
Clearance:
the action or process of clearing or of being dispersed.
Accessory: a
thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful,
versatile, or attractive.
Hence, option
A is the correct answer.
3. Select
the most appropriate synonym of the given word. |
COMBUSTIBLE
A. nonexplosive
B. fragile
C. unbreakable
D. inflammable
B. fragile
C. unbreakable
D. inflammable
Answer :- D
Solution :-
Combustible
means capable of igniting. Inflammable is the most appropriate synonym of the
given word
Nonexplosive
means not explosive.
Fragile
means delicate.
Unbreakable
means impossible to break especially under ordinary usage.
Inflammable
means easily ignited.
Therefore,
option (D) is the correct choice.
4. Select
the most appropriate antonym of the given word. |
PUBLIC
A. private
B. restricted
C. ready
D. common
B. restricted
C. ready
D. common
Answer :- A
Solution :-
The meanings
of the words are:
Public: of
or concerning the people as a whole.
Private:
belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
Restricted:
limited in extent, number, scope, or action.
Ready: in a
suitable state for an action or situation; fully prepared.
Common:
occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Hence, option
A is the correct answer.
5. Select
the most appropriate antonym of the given word. |
PROGRESSIVE
A. aristocratic
B. conservative
C. moving
D. repeated
B. conservative
C. moving
D. repeated
Answer :- B
Solution :-
The meanings
of the words are:
Progressive:
favouring change or innovation.
Aristocratic:
of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy.
Conservative:
averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
Moving: in
motion.
Repeated:
done or occurring again several times in the same way.
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
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