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Ladakh Police Sub-Inspector · English · 76 practice questions with answers and explanations: 41 Easy, 35 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Passage: Good health is more than the absence of disease. It (1) ___ a balanced diet, regular exercise and sufficient sleep. Many young people skip meals and (2) ___ late into the night. Over time, such habits can (3) ___ to serious problems. A doctor's advice (4) ___ always be followed. Choose the word for blank (3).

  1. leading
  2. lead
  3. leads
  4. led
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Answer: B. After 'can', use the base form: 'lead to'.

Sample Easy question 2

Passage: Eid is celebrated with great joy across the world. Families (1) ___ new clothes and visit their relatives. Special dishes are (2) ___ at home, and sweets are shared with neighbours. The festival (3) ___ people of all communities together. It teaches us the (4) ___ of kindness and sharing. Choose the word for blank (1).

  1. wears
  2. wearing
  3. wore
  4. wear
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Answer: D. The plural subject 'families' takes 'wear'.

Sample Easy question 3

Passage: Eid is celebrated with great joy across the world. Families (1) ___ new clothes and visit their relatives. Special dishes are (2) ___ at home, and sweets are shared with neighbours. The festival (3) ___ people of all communities together. It teaches us the (4) ___ of kindness and sharing. Choose the word for blank (2).

  1. preparing
  2. prepared
  3. prepare
  4. prepares
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Answer: B. 'Are prepared' is the passive.

Sample Medium question 4

Passage: The new library in our town has (1) ___ a favourite place for students. It remains open (2) ___ eight in the morning to eight at night. Students who cannot (3) ___ to buy costly books find it especially useful, and the staff are always (4) ___ to help. Choose the word for blank (4).

  1. wishing
  2. wanted
  3. wishful
  4. willing
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Answer: D. 'Always willing to help' is the natural collocation; 'wishing to help' changes the meaning and 'wanted' is wrong in form.

Sample Medium question 5

Passage: The chinar tree is an important part of Kashmir's landscape. Its broad leaves (1) ___ red and gold in autumn, and the sight (2) ___ thousands of visitors every year. The tree is (3) ___ to live for several centuries. People in the valley (4) ___ it as a symbol of beauty and peace. Choose the word for blank (3).

  1. known
  2. knowing
  3. knew
  4. know
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Answer: A. 'Is known to live' is the passive form.

Sample Medium question 6

Passage: The chinar tree is an important part of Kashmir's landscape. Its broad leaves (1) ___ red and gold in autumn, and the sight (2) ___ thousands of visitors every year. The tree is (3) ___ to live for several centuries. People in the valley (4) ___ it as a symbol of beauty and peace. Choose the word for blank (4).

  1. regards
  2. regard
  3. regarded
  4. regarding
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Answer: B. The plural subject 'people' takes 'regard' in the present.

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