OLETs Questions for English
1. Choose the correct synonym of the word “admonish”:
Praise
Reprimand
Ignore
Encourage
2. Find the antonym of the word “arduous”:
Simple
Harsh
Tedious
Intense
3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:
She has a __ approach to solving problems, ensuring practicality over perfection. a) Pragmatic
Impulsive
Hesitant
Erratic
4. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:
He ran swiftly to catch the bus.
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
Preposition
5. Choose the correctly spelled word:
Accomodation
Accommadation
Accommodation
Acommodation
6. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:
The book is lying __ the table.
On
Over
At
In
7. Select the option that best improves the sentence:
He don’t know the answer.
Doesn’t knows
Doesn’t know
Don’t knows
Doesn’t knew
8. Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “eminent”:
Ordinary
Renowned
Obscure
Insignificant
9. Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence:
He worked hard and finally made a name for himself, which means:
He became lazy.
He gained a bad reputation.
He became famous.
He changed his name.
10. Choose the correct pair of words:
The student was and in her arguments.
Flawless, uncertain
Articulate, logical
Confused, clumsy
Hesitant, unstructured
Passage:
The rapid growth of technology has revolutionized how people communicate and access information. With the internet, individuals can connect with others across the globe instantaneously. However, this advancement has also led to concerns about privacy, data security, and the impact of excessive screen time on mental health. Governments worldwide are grappling with the challenge of balancing innovation with regulation to protect citizens without stifling progress.
Questions:
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
The growth of technology has simplified communication.
Governments are regulating technology to maintain a balance.
The internet has made the world smaller.
Technology’s growth has both positive and negative effects.
12. According to the passage, what is a major concern related to technological growth? a) The lack of internet access.
The impact of screen time on mental health.
The global recession caused by technology.
The decline of face-to-face communication.
13. What does the phrase “balancing innovation with regulation” imply?
Governments are hesitant to allow technological growth.
There is a need to encourage innovation while ensuring safety.
Regulation hinders technological development.
Innovation is prioritized over public safety.
14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an impact of technology? a) Privacy concerns
Data security issues
Improved global connectivity
Increased unemployment
15. The tone of the passage can be described as:
Pessimistic
Objective
Critical
Optimistic
16. Identify the error in the sentence:
The teacher, along with the students, have gone to the auditorium. a) The teacher
Along with the students
Have
To the auditorium
17. Choose the correct transformation of the sentence: Direct: He said, “I am reading a book.”
He said that he is reading a book.
He said that he was reading a book.
He says that he is reading a book.
He said that I was reading a book.
18. Fill in the blank with the correct article:
He bought unique gift for his friend.
A
An
The
None
19. Choose the correct sentence:
Each of the boys are playing.
Neither of the options are valid.
Everyone is responsible for their actions.
One of my friends have visited me.
20. Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: He studied hard he could pass the exam.
Because
So that
Although
If
21. Identify the meaning of the phrase “a blessing in disguise”:
An apparent misfortune that leads to good results.
A deliberate act of kindness.
Something that looks good but is harmful.
A fortunate accident.
22. Rearrange the sentence:
“best/education/is/the/weapon/change/to/the/world.”
Education is the best weapon to change the world.
The best weapon to change the world is education.
Education is the weapon to best change the world.
The weapon is the best education to change the world.
23. Choose the appropriate analogy:
Judge is to court as:
Teacher is to school
Chef is to ingredients
Doctor is to patient
Artist is to paint
24. Find the odd one out:
Honesty
Integrity
Deception
Trust
25. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
“What time is it” asked John.
What time is it? asked John.
“What time is it?” asked John.
“What time is it.” asked John.
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Reprimand
Explanation: “Admonish” means to warn or reprimand someone firmly.
2. a) Simple
Explanation: “Arduous” means requiring great effort, so its antonym is “simple.”
3. a) Pragmatic
Explanation: “Pragmatic” means dealing with things practically and sensibly, which fits the context.
4. c) Adverb
Explanation: “Swiftly” describes the verb “ran,” so it is an adverb.
5. c) Accommodation
Explanation: Correct spelling of the word is “accommodation.”
6. a) On
Explanation: The correct preposition to indicate the location is “on the table.”
7. b) Doesn’t know
Explanation: “He” is singular, so “doesn’t know” is the grammatically correct option.
8. b) Renowned
Explanation: “Eminent” means famous or respected, and “renowned” is its synonym.
9. c) He became famous.
Explanation: “Made a name for himself” means becoming well-known or famous.
10. b) Articulate, logical
Explanation: “Articulate” and “logical” describe someone who speaks clearly and reasonably.
11. d) Technology’s growth has both positive and negative effects.
Explanation: The passage highlights both benefits (connectivity) and drawbacks (privacy issues).
12. b) The impact of screen time on mental health.
Explanation: The passage specifically mentions this as a concern.
13. b) There is a need to encourage innovation while ensuring safety.
Explanation: The phrase means maintaining a balance between progress and regulation.
14. d) Increased unemployment
Explanation: The passage does not mention unemployment as an impact.
15. b) Objective
Explanation: The tone is neutral, presenting facts without bias.
16. c) Have
Explanation: “The teacher” is singular, so the correct auxiliary verb is “has.”
17. b) He said that he was reading a book.
Explanation: The reporting verb is in the past tense, so the verb in the reported speech changes accordingly.
18. a) A
Explanation: The word “unique” starts with a consonant sound, so “a” is used.
19. c) Everyone is responsible for their actions.
Explanation: “Everyone” is singular but commonly takes “their” for gender-neutral reference.
20. b) So that
Explanation: The phrase “so that” indicates purpose or reason.
21. a) An apparent misfortune that leads to good results.
Explanation: This is the correct meaning of “a blessing in disguise.”
22. a) Education is the best weapon to change the world.
Explanation: The sentence is properly rearranged to convey the intended meaning.
23. a) Teacher is to school
Explanation: A judge works in a court, and a teacher works in a school.
24. c) Deception
Explanation: All other options represent honesty, while “deception” represents dishonesty.
25. c) “What time is it?” asked John.
Explanation: This is the grammatically correct and properly punctuated sentence.