Daily Quiz – General English 15-07-2025
Q1. Convert to passive voice: “The committee will announce the results tomorrow.”
(A) The results will be announced by the committee tomorrow.
(B) The results will announce by the committee tomorrow.
(C) The results are being announced by the committee tomorrow.
(D) The results would be announced by the committee tomorrow.
Answer: (A)
Future simple active (“will announce”) becomes future simple passive (“will be announced”). The time marker (“tomorrow”) remains unchanged.
Q2. Identify the incorrect passive conversion:
(A) Active: Someone stole my notebook. → Passive: My notebook was stolen.
(B) Active: They are constructing a new bridge. → Passive: A new bridge is being constructed.
(C) Active: She gave me a gift. → Passive: I was given a gift by her.
(D) Active: We must finish this work. → Passive: This work must be finish by us.
Answer: (D)
Option D is incorrect because “finish” should be “finished” (past participle) in passive voice. Correct form: “This work must be finished by us.”
Q3. Choose the correct indirect speech: She said, “I may attend the conference if I finish my project.”
(A) She said that she might attend the conference if she finished her project.
(B) She said that she may attend the conference if she finishes her project.
(C) She said that she might attend the conference if she finishes her project.
(D) She said that she may have attended the conference if she finished her project.
Answer: (A)
“May” changes to “might” and present simple (“finish”) becomes past simple (“finished”) in reported speech. The conditional “if” structure is maintained.
Q4. Identify the sentence with incorrect tense usage:
(A) By next month, I will have been working here for five years.
(B) She has been reading that book since morning.
(C) When I reached home, my mother cooked dinner.
(D) The train leaves at 7:30 PM every evening.
Answer: (C)
Option C should use past perfect (“had cooked”) for the earlier action. Correct form: “When I reached home, my mother had cooked dinner.”
Q5. Convert to active voice: “The novel was being read by most students when the teacher entered.”
(A) Most students were reading the novel when the teacher entered.
(B) Most students read the novel when the teacher entered.
(C) Most students had been reading the novel when the teacher entered.
(D) The novel was read by most students when the teacher entered.
Answer: (A)
Past continuous passive (“was being read”) becomes past continuous active (“were reading”). The time clause (“when…”) remains unchanged.
Q6. Choose the correct indirect speech for: “He asked, ‘Why didn’t you attend the meeting yesterday?'”
(A) He asked why I hadn’t attended the meeting the previous day.
(B) He asked why didn’t I attend the meeting yesterday.
(C) He asked why I didn’t attend the meeting the day before.
(D) He asked why hadn’t I attended the meeting yesterday.
Answer: (A)
In reported questions: 1) No inversion (“didn’t I” → “I hadn’t”), 2) Past perfect for past actions, 3) “Yesterday” becomes “the previous day”.
Q7. Identify the correct passive form: “People believe that the suspect is hiding in this area.”
(A) The suspect is believed to be hiding in this area.
(B) It is believed that the suspect is hiding in this area.
(C) The suspect was believed to hide in this area.
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer: (D)
Impersonal passive can be formed two ways: 1) Using “subject + passive + to-infinitive” (A), or 2) Using “It + passive + that-clause” (B). Both are grammatically correct.
Q8. Which tense transformation is incorrect?
(A) Direct: “I am working on a project.” → Indirect: He said he was working on a project.
(B) Direct: “We have completed the task.” → Indirect: They said they had completed the task.
(C) Direct: “She will join us later.” → Indirect: He said she would join them later.
(D) Direct: “They may cancel the event.” → Indirect: She said they might cancel the event.
Answer: (None – All are correct)
All transformations follow standard reported speech rules: present continuous → past continuous, present perfect → past perfect, will → would, may → might.
Q9. Convert to direct speech: He exclaimed that it was a very beautiful painting.
(A) He said, “It is a very beautiful painting.”
(B) He exclaimed, “What a beautiful painting it is!”
(C) He said, “What a very beautiful painting!”
(D) He exclaimed, “How beautiful the painting is!”
Answer: (B)
Exclamatory sentences in indirect speech (“exclaimed that…”) typically convert back to “What/How” constructions in direct speech. Option B matches the original exclamation’s intensity.
Q10. Identify the sentence with correct passive voice:
(A) A new policy has been announced by the government last week.
(B) The guests are being served dinner at the moment.
(C) Your message will have been delivered by tomorrow morning.
(D) Both (B) and (C)
Answer: (D)
Option A is incorrect (“has been” conflicts with “last week”). Option B (present continuous passive) and C (future perfect passive) are grammatically correct. Thus, D is the right choice.
Q11. Choose the correct preposition: “The agreement will come _____ effect _____ midnight _____ June 30th.”
(A) into, at, on
(B) in, from, of
(C) to, by, in
(D) under, since, for
Answer: (A)
Correct collocations: “come into effect” (become active), “at midnight” (specific time), “on June 30th” (specific date).
Q12. Transform the sentence: “Despite his wealth, he remains unhappy.” (Begin: Rich though…)
(A) Rich though he is, he remains unhappy.
(B) Rich though he may be, he remains unhappy.
(C) Rich though he was, he remains unhappy.
(D) Rich though he will be, he remains unhappy.
Answer: (B)
“Though” at the beginning requires subject-verb inversion. “May be” conveys possibility matching “despite”.
Q13. Identify the correct translation: “The court quashed the conviction citing insufficient evidence.”
(A) अदालत ने अपर्याप्त सबूत देते हुए सजा को बरकरार रखा।
(B) न्यायालय ने अपर्याप्त प्रमाणों का हवाला देते हुए दोषसिद्धि को रद्द कर दिया।
(C) कोर्ट ने कम सबूत होने के बावजूद फैसले को सही ठहराया।
(D) कम साक्ष्य होने पर भी अदालत ने दोषी ठहराया।
Answer: (B)
Accurately translates “quashed” (रद्द), “conviction” (दोषसिद्धि), and “citing insufficient evidence” (अपर्याप्त प्रमाणों का हवाला).
Q14. Choose the correct prefix: “His _____ conduct led to _____ dismissal from service.”
(A) un-, mis-
(B) mis-, dis-
(C) dis-, un-
(D) in-, non-
Answer: (B)
“Misconduct” (improper behavior) and “dismissal” (termination) are the correct noun forms with these prefixes.
Q15. Select the correct confusable pair: “The _____ of the chemical caused _____ reactions.”
(A) affect, adverse
(B) effect, adverse
(C) effect, averse
(D) affect, averse
Answer: (B)
“Effect” (noun: result) is correct here, not “affect” (verb: influence). “Adverse” (harmful) fits, not “averse” (having strong dislike).
Q16. Identify the correct transformation: “She not only writes novels but also directs films.”
(A) Besides writing novels, she directs films.
(B) In addition to writing novels, she directs films.
(C) Along with writing novels, she directs films.
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)
All options correctly maintain the parallel structure and meaning of the original sentence using different transitional phrases.
Q17. Choose the correct prepositional phrase: “The report is _____ the committee’s findings _____ environmental degradation.”
(A) based on, regarding
(B) basis of, relating
(C) based in, concerning
(D) basis for, about
Answer: (A)
Correct collocations: “based on” (derived from), “regarding” (concerning). Other options misuse “basis” (should be noun) and prepositions.
Q18. Select the correct one-word substitute: “A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain.”
(A) Stoic
(B) Hedonist
(C) Ascetic
(D) Philistine
Answer: (A)
“Stoic” means enduring pain/pleasure without complaint. “Ascetic” avoids pleasure for spiritual reasons, while “hedonist” pursues pleasure.
Q19. Identify the correct technical term: “The _____ clause in the contract specifies penalty for _____.”
(A) force majeure, arbitration
(B) indemnity, breach
(C) confidentiality, litigation
(D) non-compete, mediation
Answer: (B)
“Indemnity clause” deals with compensation, and “breach” (violation) would trigger penalties. Other terms don’t fit the context.
Q20. Choose the correct sentence with articles: “She is _____ MBA from _____ University of Delhi and works at _____ UK-based firm.”
(A) an, the, a
(B) a, the, the
(C) an, a, the
(D) a, a, a
Answer: (A)
“An” before vowel-sound acronym (MBA), “the” before proper university names, and “a” before country-based adjectives (not proper nouns).
Q21. Choose the correct synonym for “obfuscate”:
(A) Clarify
(B) Confuse
(C) Simplify
(D) Illuminate
Answer: (B)
“Obfuscate” means to deliberately make something unclear or confusing. Its antonym would be “clarify” or “illuminate”.
Q22. Identify the correct formal letter salutation for an unknown recipient:
(A) Dear Sir/Madam,
(B) To whom it may concern,
(C) Respected Sir,
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer: (D)
Both “Dear Sir/Madam” and “To whom it may concern” are acceptable for unknown recipients in formal correspondence.
Q23. Select the correct antonym pair:
(A) Ephemeral – Eternal
(B) Benevolent – Malevolent
(C) Verbose – Laconic
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)
All pairs are correct antonyms: ephemeral (short-lived) vs eternal, benevolent (kind) vs malevolent (evil), verbose (wordy) vs laconic (brief).
Q24. Which closing phrase is inappropriate for a formal complaint letter?
(A) Yours faithfully,
(B) Yours sincerely,
(C) Looking forward to your prompt response,
(D) Thanks and regards,
Answer: (D)
“Thanks and regards” is too informal for a complaint letter. Standard formal closings are “Yours faithfully” (unknown recipient) or “Yours sincerely” (known name).
Q25. Choose the correct technical term: “The _____ report analyzed the company’s _____ compliance with regulations.”
(A) forensic, statutory
(B) feasibility, contractual
(C) interim, voluntary
(D) summary, ethical
Answer: (A)
“Forensic report” (detailed investigation) and “statutory compliance” (legal requirements) are the most appropriate technical terms in this context.
Q26. Identify the correct suffix combination: “The _____ of his _____ behavior was shocking.”
(A) -ness, -ate
(B) -ity, -ious
(C) -tion, -ive
(D) -ance, -ary
Answer: (B)
Correct formation: “The enormity (-ity noun form) of his atrocious (-ious adjective) behavior”. Other suffixes don’t create meaningful words in this context.
Q27. Which sentence demonstrates correct business letter formatting?
(A) I am writing to complaint about the poor service.
(B) This is to bring in your kind notice the issues faced.
(C) I wish to draw your attention to the defective product received.
(D) Your company has made big mistake in my order.
Answer: (C)
Option C uses formal, polite language without grammatical errors. Others contain errors: “complaint” (should be “complain”), unidiomatic phrasing, and informal tone.
Q28. Choose the correct glossary term: “_____ refers to the final clause in a legal document listing administrative details.”
(A) Proviso
(B) Boilerplate
(C) Testimonium
(D) Schedule
Answer: (B)
“Boilerplate” refers to standard legal clauses at the end of documents. “Testimonium” authenticates signatures, while “proviso” specifies conditions.
Q29. Identify the correct transformation: “The minister said, ‘This policy will benefit all stakeholders.'” (Begin: The minister affirmed that…)
(A) The minister affirmed that this policy would benefit all stakeholders.
(B) The minister affirmed that that policy would benefit all stakeholders.
(C) The minister affirmed that the policy will benefit all stakeholders.
(D) The minister affirmed that the policy would benefit all stakeholders.
Answer: (D)
In reported speech: 1) “this” becomes “the”, 2) “will” becomes “would”, 3) No double “that”. Option D maintains all rules.
Q30. Which pair demonstrates correct technical usage?
(A) The lessee failed to pay the leasehold improvements.
(B) The plaintiff filed a writ petition for specific performance.
(C) The board passed a resolution for corporate veil piercing.
(D) Both (B) and (C)
Answer: (D)
Option A misuses “leasehold improvements” (should be “rent”). B and C correctly use legal terms: “writ petition” (court order request) and “corporate veil piercing” (holding individuals liable).
Q31. Choose the correct determiner: “______ information you provided was ______ useful than we expected.”
(A) The, more
(B) The, most
(C) An, much
(D) Some, better
Answer: (A)
“The” is needed for specific information mentioned earlier. Comparative “more useful” is required with “than”. “Most” would be incorrect without “the”.
Q32. Identify the grammatically incorrect sentence:
(A) Neither the chairman nor the directors was present.
(B) The data reveals an interesting pattern.
(C) Ten miles are a long distance to walk.
(D) The committee has submitted its report.
Answer: (C)
Option C is incorrect because measurements (ten miles) take singular verbs (“is”). Option A is correct with “nor” taking verb agreeing with “directors”.
Q33. Select the correct prepositional phrase: “The judgment was reserved ______ the pending investigation ______ the special team.”
(A) in view of, by
(B) owing to, from
(C) pursuant to, with
(D) in lieu of, under
Answer: (A)
“In view of” means considering/accounting for, and “by” indicates the doer (special team). Other options: “owing to” (because of) and “pursuant to” (according to) don’t fit contextually.
Q34. Choose the correct complex sentence transformation: “He not only forgot the documents but also missed the flight.”
(A) Besides forgetting the documents, he missed the flight.
(B) As well as forgetting the documents, he missed the flight.
(C) In addition to forgetting the documents, he missed the flight.
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)
All options correctly transform the original compound sentence into complex structures while maintaining meaning. “Besides”, “as well as”, and “in addition to” are all appropriate.
Q35. Identify the error in this official document sentence: “The undersigned respectfully submit that the aforementioned incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. in the night of 14th July.”
(A) respectfully submit
(B) aforementioned incident
(C) at about 11:30 p.m. in the night
(D) 14th July
Answer: (C)
Redundancy error: “p.m.” already indicates nighttime, making “in the night” unnecessary. Correct: “at about 11:30 p.m. on 14th July”.
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