Solved English PYQ Mock Test with explanation

                   English PYQ Mock Test

              Choose the word that best completes the sentence:

               The Manager's ............... speech motivated the workers to work harder.

                 A) Mundane   B) Lethargic   C) Verbose    D) Eloquent

                                   Ans: D) Eloquent 

                      Meaning of Eloquent: It means fluent, persuasive, and expressive. 

                     An eloquent speaker has a way with words that moves people emotionally 

                     or intellectually.

     

                Give one word for:

                " The study of the collection of coins and medals."

                 A)  Archaeology    B) Philately    C) Anthropology    D) Numismatics

                             

                                  Ans: D) Numismatics   

                   Meaning of Numismatics: It is a specific term for the study or collection of 

                   currency, including coins and paper money.  

                            

                    " A person who studies or collects money." is called - Numismatist

                                Numismatic (adjective): Relating to coin or money.

                               Numismatist(noun):  A person who studies or collects money. 

           

                               A person is collecting money as a hobby in the picture. 

                                           This shows, he is a numismatist.
 

                     Choose the correct meaning of the following idiomatic expression from the options:  

                                    

                                " Throw in the towel."

                   A) To celebrate victory    B) To start a fight     C) To give up     D) To clean something

                           " Throw in the towel" means to give up.

                        Example :      

                      After many attempts, he couldn't crack the SSC exam; he threw in the towel.  

                      Which is correct?

               A) Ram is on the car.    B) Ram is by the car.    C) Ram is at the car.   D) Ram is in the car.

                                      Ans: Ram is in the car. (Ram sits inside the car.) 

                                                         

                   For small, enclosed vehicles like cars or taxis, we use in. 
    

                                        

•                               'On' is used for vehicles (bus, train, ship)
•                                'By ' and 'At' means beside or near the car.
•                                                                           

                       Choose the correct sentence about an event date:

1.                            The live concert is on 3rd Feb.
2.                            The live concert is in 3rd Feb.
3.                            The live concert is at 3rd Feb.
4.                            The live concert is by 3rd Feb.

                              Ans: The live concert is on 3rd Feb.

•                               Use 'On' with dates and specific days. (On Monday, On January 29)
•                               Use 'In' for months, years, centuries. (in January, in 2026)
•                               Use 'At' for specific times (at 11pm) 

                        Choose the correct option:

                           The number of students ....................  increased this year.

                           A) have        B) were        C)   are        D) has

                                 Ans:  The number of students has increased this year.

                                  

                           Exam Tip:

                                     The number of + plural noun = singular verb

                                     A number of   + plural noun = plural verb

                                     The number of candidates has increased this time. (Quantity/ figure)

                                     A number of candidates are absent today.