PEL131 | Practice MCQs for ETE Preparation

Choose the option that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition in each of the following sentences.

1. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.

   1. addition
   2. time
   3. comparison
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( d )

2. Even though most Americans are primarily concerned about AIDS as it exists in the U.S., it should be remembered that it is now nearly a worldwide disease.

   1. addition
   2. time
   3. contrast
   4. comparison
   Answer :     Option ( c )

3. Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers

   1. similar
   2. contrast
   3. comparison
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( a )

4. There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

   1. contrast
   2. comparison
   3. illustration/example
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( c )

5. The lazy checkout clerk forced the six-pack of cola into the bottom of the bag, tearing it. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said, “I guess you’ll have to carry the bag from the bottom.”

   1. time
   2. contrast
   3. comparison
   4. illustration/example
   Answer :     Option ( a )

6. Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication. Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched.

   1. addition
   2. time
   3. contrast
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( a )

7. Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline. Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea.

   1. addition
   2. contrast
   3. illustration/example
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( d )

8. Running can make people more aware of their physical surroundings, such as the scent of honeysuckle or the changing moods of the trees.

   1. addition
   2. contrast
   3. illustration/example
   4. cause and effect
   Answer :     Option ( c )

9. Residents complain bitterly about potholes in the streets and sloppy trash pick-up, yet these same people resist paying higher taxes for the improvement of these services.

   1. time
   2. contrast
   3. comparison
   4. illustration/example
   Answer :     Option ( b )

10. Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at relatively low cost. Moreover, the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in the study of radio and TV listening habits.

    1. addition
    2. time
    3. contrast
    4. comparison
    Answer :     Option ( a )

11. Correct the sentence if necessary. She is senior than me.

    1. She is senior than me.
    2. She is senior to me.
    3. She is senior then me.
    4. None of the above
    Answer :     Option ( b )

12. Correct the sentence if necessary. He is junior than me

    1. He is junior than me.
    2. He is junior then me.
    3. He is junior to me.
    4. None of the above
    Answer :     Option ( c )

13. This is preferable than that.

    1. This is preferable than that.
    2. This is preferable then that.
    3. This is preferable to that.
    4. None of the above
    Answer :     Option ( c )

14. Sindhu is greater than any Badminton player in India.

    1. Sindhu is greater than any other Badminton player in India.
    2. Sindhu is greater than any Badminton player in India.
    3. A and B
    4. None of the above
    Answer :     Option ( a )

15. Jyoti is so obstinate (1)/ that no one can (2)/ altar her views. (3)/ No error (4).

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( c ) , explanation:- Replace ‘altar’ with ‘alter’. Altar means place of worship whereas Alter means change.

16. It was in the basis of the new constitution that (1)/ the Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the Electoral Officer (2)/ conducted the BCCI elections on October 23. (3)/ No error (4)

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( a ) , explanation:- The error is in part ‘A’ of the sentence as the correct phrase to be used is “on the basis of” which means “because of a particular fact or situation (based on)”. So, consider replacing “in” with “on”.

17. India has never attacked on any country, (1)/ nor has it ever coveted anyone’s territory but (2)/ made supreme sacrifice fighting for others. (3)/ No error (4)

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( a ) , explanation:- The error is in part ‘A’ of the sentence as the correct phrase to be used is “on the basis of” which means “because of a particular fact or situation (based on)”. So, consider replacing “in” with “on”. Drop “on” before ‘any country’ as no preposition is used after some verbs when these verbs are used in active voice. Example: stress, emphasise, discuss, attack etc.

18. The landlord made the boys (1)/ to do the garden (2)/ make over all over again. (3)/ No error (4).

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( b ) , explanation:- ‘To’ will not be used because – made indicates forcing someone to do something one does not want to do. Direct infinitive is used after the verbs like- let, bid, make, know, help etc.

19. As a chef (1)/ Kajal is as good (2)/, if not better than Mahender. (3)/ No error (4).

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( b ) , explanation:- ‘as good as’ will replace ‘as good’. ‘As good as’ is an idiom which means nearly.

20. I laughed on (1)/ her as she fell off the (2)/ tree and got injured. (3)/ No error (4).

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Answer :     Option ( a ) , explanation:- Replace “on her” with “at her” as ‘laugh’ agrees with preposition “at”.

21. He said, ‘Let us wait for your teacher’.

    1. He proposed that they should wait for their teacher.
    2. He requested that they would wait for their teacher.
    3. He proposed that they shall wait for their teacher.
    4. He proposed that they can wait for their teacher.
    Answer :     Option ( a )

22. He said to him, ˜Thank you for your kind help’.

    1. He told him for his kind help.
    2. He requested him for his kind help.
    3. He asked him for his kind help.
    4. He thanked him for his kind help.
    Answer :     Option ( d )

23. The teacher said to Suresh, “You are wasting your time”.

    1. The teacher told Suresh that he was wasting his time.
    2. The teacher told that he was wasting my time.
    3. The teacher told Suresh was wasting his time.
    4. The teacher told Suresh that he is wasting his time.
    Answer :     Option ( a )

24. He bade his friends goodbye.

    1. “I will see you later” he told his friends.
    2. “I am bidding you Goodbye.”
    3. He said. “Goodbye, my friends.”
    4. “Goodbye, my friends” he was saying to them.
    Answer :     Option ( c )

25. He says, "Shahid plays on the piano."

    1. He said that Shahid play on the piano.
    2. He says that Shahid plays on the piano.
    3. He says that Shahid played by piano.
    4. None of these
    Answer :     Option ( b )

26. She said to me, "What can I do for you?”

    1. She asked me what she can do for me.
    2. She asked me whether she can do anything for me
    3. She asked me what can she do for me.
    4. She asked me what she could do for me.
    Answer :     Option ( d )

27. He said to me, “Please visit my company tomorrow".

    1. He requested me to visit his company the next day.
    2. He said to me to visit his company the next day.
    3. He requested me to visit his company tomorrow.
    4. He said to me to visit his company tomorrow.
    Answer :     Option ( a )

28. The lady said to the servant, "If you don’t wash the clothes properly, I will dismiss you."

    1. The lady cautioned the servant that she must wash the clothes properly .
    2. The lady advised the servant to wash the clothes properly
    3. The lady told the servant that she would dismiss her on the event of bad work.
    4. The lady warned the servant that she would dismiss her if she didn’t wash the clothes property.
    Answer :     Option ( d )

29. He said, “My parents are arriving tomorrow.”

    1. He said that his parents are arriving tomorrow.
    2. He said that his parents have arrived the next day.
    3. He said that his parents were arriving the next day.
    4. He said that his parents are arriving the next day.
    Answer :     Option ( c )

30. Ann told my brother, “I will meet you in your class"

    1. Ann told my brother that she would meet him in his class.
    2. Ann told my brother that she would meet him in her class.
    3. Ann told my brother that I would meet you in your class.
    4. Ann told my brother that he will meet her in her class.
    Answer :     Option ( a )

31. Do you think we’ll get the contract? I’d say we have a _______ chance.

    1. long
    2. fighting
    3. mild
    4. doubtful
    Answer :     Option ( b )

32. Several schools and government offices were closed due to the _______ weather.

    1. rugged
    2. violent
    3. inclement
    4. vicious
    Answer :     Option ( c )

33. Switching to a cheaper supplier was definitely a(n) _______ choice.

    1. astute
    2. sane
    3. wise
    4. sound
    Answer :     Option ( c )

34. I haven’t really evaluated the contract yet. I just gave it a ______ glance.

    1. speedy
    2. rapid
    3. fast
    4. quick
    Answer :     Option ( d )

35. I think you need to let it go. It’s not healthy to _______ a grudge.

    1. hold
    2. endure
    3. sustain
    4. maintain
    Answer :     Option ( a )

36. Many of my co-workers are _______ golfers.

    1. avid
    2. frequent
    3. spirited
    4. devoted
    Answer :     Option ( a )

37. If you call and complain, they may _______ the fee for you.

    1. waive
    2. eliminate
    3. get rid of
    4. remove
    Answer :     Option ( a )

38. I asked him if he was going to the meeting, and he _______ his head no.

    1. shook
    2. moved
    3. nodded
    4. shrugged
    Answer :     Option ( a )

39. It was very _______ criticism, but it helped me improve.

    1. ihard
    2. harsh
    3. rough
    4. grim
    Answer :     Option ( b )

40. The United Nations _______ a statement about the tragedy.

    1. issued
    2. dispensed
    3. declared
    4. transmitted
    Answer :     Option ( a )

41. Which syllable is stressed in the given word: geography?

    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
    Answer :     Option ( b )

42. Which syllable is stressed in the given word: homogeneous?

    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
    Answer :     Option ( c )

43. Which syllable is stressed in the given word: competitive?

    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
    Answer :     Option ( b )

44. Which syllable is stressed in the given word: accuracy?

    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
    Answer :     Option ( b )

45. Which syllable is stressed in the given word: historical ?

    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
    Answer :     Option ( b )