Time & Tense
Introduction: Tense is that form of a verb which shows the time and state of an action on event. It comes from Latin word tempus, meaning time. Tense is the change of form in a verb to express the time of an action. There are three principal tenses.
(i) The Present Tense: describes an action in the present tense.
I go. He runs. They are walking.
(ii) The Past Tense: describes an action in the past time.
I went. He ran. They were playing.
(iii) The Future Tense: describes an action in the future time.
I shall go. He will run. They will be walking.
Each of these principal tenses has four forms - Indefinite, Continuous, Perfect and Perfect Continuous.
We shall now discuss them one by one.
The Present Tense
Present Indefinite Tense
Construction:
(i) Subject + 
+.....
(ii) Subject + is / are / am + complement
Usage:
1. To express any permanent state or work at present.
2. To express any present habit.
3. To express any definite future course of action.
Present Imperfect/Continuous Tense
Construction: Subject + is / are / am + 
(Verb + ing) +.....
Usage:
1. To express any course of action that is ongoing.
2. To express any course of action that is going on presently, but not necessary that the action is ongoing at this moment.
3. To express any definite programme about to occur in the near future.
Present Perfect Tense
Construction: Subject + have / has + 
+ .....
Usage:
1. To express any course of action that has completed just now.
2. To express any course of action that has taken place before, but its importance still exists.
3. To express a course of action that has begun in the past, but is still ongoing.
Perfect Continuous Tense
Construction: Subject+ have/has + been + (Verb + ing) + ..... (for/since+ time)
1. To express a course of action that has begun in the past and is yet to get completed.
2. To express a course of action that was ongoing till a few moments ago, but its effect is still prevailing.
The Past Tense
Past Indefinite Tense
Construction:
(i) Subject + 
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Subject - Verb Agreement
Introduction: Subject-Verb agreement is one of the most important topics in Grammar. It can be called the structure or the skeleton. For correct and confident English, you have to have a good understanding of this agreement. Subject: Verb agreement is based on two basic rules.
Rule - 1
SUBJECT is SINGULAR ____________ VERB is SINGULAR
(i) She tells stories. (Sing. Sub. Sing. Verb)
(ii) Poonam sings well. (Sing. Sub. Sing. Verb)
Exception:
(i) With I, excluding am and was, there is always a Plural subject.
(ii) You always takes a Plural subject.
Rule - 2
SUBJECT is PLURAL __________VERB is PLURAL
(i) They are playing a game, (Plural Sub. Plural Verb)
(ii) We are planning to get our daughter married. (Plural Sub. Plural Verb)
In general, the number and person of any Finite Verb are corresponding to the number and person of the subject.
(i) They dance. (Plural Sub. Finite verb)
(ii) She goes. (Plural Sub. Finite verb)
Here in (i), dance is a Finite verb, where 'They' is a plural subject in the plural form.
But in (ii), goes is a Finite verb, where it is with the singular subject 'She' and in singular form.
Subjects and verbs must agree with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular, if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
Remember that, problems related to subject-verb agreement are normally found with the usage of associated subjects like - is, re, m, was, were, do, does, have, has, etc. or with main subject in Present Indefinite Tense.
Let us check out a few golden rules related to subject-verb agreement and common general errors.
A. Subject-Verb Agreement
1. Two or more Singular Subjects connected by and usually take a Verb in the Plural.
Ram and Sham is here. (Incorrect)
Ram and Sham are here. (Correct)
2. If two singular Nouns refer to the same person or thing, the Verb must be Singular.
The Secretary and Principal are coming. (Incorrect)
The Secretary and Principal is coming. (Correct)
3. If the Singular Subjects are preceded by each or every, the Verb is usually Singular.
Every boy and girl were ready. (Incorrect)
Every boy and girl was ready. (Correct)
4. Two or more Singular Subjects connected by or, nor, either....or, neither...nor take a Verb in the Singular.
Neither he not I were there. (Incorrect)
Neither he nor I was more... 
Choose the word which is most similar in meaning (synonym) to the words given in bold.
1. Autocratic
(a) Cooperative
(b) Dictatorial
(c) Inspirational
(d) Charitable
(e) None of these
2. Daring
(a) Brilliant
(b) Energetic
(c) Enthusiastic
(d) Courageous
(e) None of these
3. Demonstrate
(a) Remonstrate
(b) Show
(c) Witness
(d) Complain
(e) None of these
4. Deliberate
(a) Purposeless
(b) Perpetrate
(c) Intentional
(d) Intervention
(e) None of these
5. Defer
(a) Postpones
(b) Different
(c) Accept
(d) Disagree
(e) None of these
6. Savour
(a) Taste
(b) Protector
(c) Sour
(e) Flavour
(e) None of these
7. Rivalled
(a) Hatred
(b) Revised
(c) Competed
(d) Contradicted
(e) None of these
8. Trimming
(a) Skimming
(b) Arranging
(c) Planning
(d) Cutting
(e) None of these
9. Pester
(a) Annoy
(b) Insect
(c) Upset
(d) Paste
(e) None of these
10. Disparity
(a) Disseminate
(b) Difference
(c) Discord
(d) Difficulty
(e) None of these
11. Luxuriant
(a) Luxury-loving
(b) Lovely
(c) Rich
(d) Abundant
(e) None of these
12. Cantankerous
(a) Cancerous
(b) Ferocious
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Fissiparous
(e) None of these
13. Onus
(a) Sadness
(b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility
(d) Criticism
(e) None of these
14. Derision
(a) Humiliation
(b) Embarrassment
(c) Ridicule
(d) Condemnation
(e) None of these
15. Trite
(a) Commonplace
(b) Clever
(c) Brief
(d) Impudent
(e) None of these
Choose the word opposite in meaning (antonym) to the words given in bold.
16. Abundance
(a) Scanty
(b) Tiny
(c) Scarcity
(d) Deficient
(e) None of these
17. Unanimity
(a) Amity
(b) Enmity
(c) Disagreement
(d) Dissatisfaction
(e) None of these
18. Vice
(a) Fame
(b) Virtue
(c) Fortune
(d) Fate
(e) None of these
19. Renowned
(a) Famous
(b) Owned
(c) Un owned
(d) Unknown
(e) None of these
20. Provoke
(a) Soothe
(b) Incite
(c) Smoothen
(d) Entice
(e) None of these
21. Meagre
(a) Numerous
(b) Large
(c) Plentiful
(d) Enormous
(e) None of these
22. Professional
(a) Amateur
(b) Tradesman
(c) Labour
(d) Customer
(e) None of these
23. Scarcity
(a) Scanty
(b) Prosperity
(c) Majority
(d) Plenty
(e) None of these
24. Stale
(a) Fresh
(b) Old
(c) Steal
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Introduction: A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word. Synonyms are different words with almost identical or similar meanings. Antonyms are words that lie in an inherently incompatible binary relationship pas the words opposite to each other. Opposites are, interestingly, simultaneously different and similar in meaning. Here is a list of few synonyms and antonyms. Check it out.
Words With Synonyms
Words With Antonyms
Arrange A, B, C, D and E in order to make meaningful Sentences.
(A) At
(B) It
(C) Take
(D) Once
(E) Away
(a) BCEAD
(b) ADCEB
(c) CBEAD
(d) ECBAD
(e) DBCAE
(A) Smart
(B) Ambitious
(C) And
(D) Is
(E) Puja
(a) DACBE
(b) CEDBA
(c) EACBD
(d) EDACB
(e) BACDE
(A) Pencil
(B) A
(C) Good
(D) Need
(E) I
(a) BACDE
(b) EDBCA
(c) CADEC
(d) BACDE
(e) BDCAE
(A) Good
(B) Not
(C) Movie
(D) The
(E) ls
(a) BEDCA
(b) DCEBA
(c) CAEDC
(d) DAEBC
(e) EABDC
(A) Wanted
(B) There
(C) Stay
(D) We
(E) To
(a) BADEC
(b) CBEDA
(c) DAECB
(d) DEACB
(e) CDEA
In these questions, the first and last parts of the sentence are 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. Arrange these parts in order to make a meaningful sentence by choosing an option.
1. As We moved slowly
(P) Of the town we passed
(Q) Houses running at
(R) Row after row of little grey slum
(S) Through the outskirts
6. Right angles to the embankment.
(a) P Q R S
(b) P R S Q
(c) Q P R S
(d) S P R Q
(e) None of these
1. We know that
(P) Mechanical inventions of this
(Q) Scientific age, it is necessary for us
(R) Ourselves from the many
(S) If we are profit
6. To live together in large communities.
(a) P Q R S
(b) Q P R S
(c) R S P Q
(d) S R P Q
(e) None of these
1. One of the aims
(P) Build character
(Q) Of education is
(R) To impart some sort of moral instruction
(S) And to inculcate certain traits
6. Which help a person in leading a responsible life.
(a) P Q R S
(b) Q P R S
(c) R Q P S
(d) Q R P S
(e) None of these
1. The law not only
(P) Everyman in enjoyment of it
(Q) But also furnishes him
(R) Regards life and prospects
(S) With everything necessary
6. For his support.
(a) P S R Q
(b) Q R S P
(c) R P Q S
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Jumbled Sentences
Introduction: Rearrangement of sentences or paragraph anagrams is the most commonly seen question in any language testing exam. It is interesting to know that this question does not examine any previously learnt concepts, neither is it based on any particular logic.
A group of words or a word making a complete sense is called a sentence. Every sentence may be divided into two parts: Subject and Predicate.
The Subject is a word, or a group of words that denotes the person or thing about whom or which something is said. It must be a noun or a noun-equivalent, and may consist of any number of words.
The Predicate is a word, or a group of words that denotes what is said about the subject. It must contain at least a finite verb, expressed or under stood. For example, I can play the game if you guide me. (I can play the game = Subject; if you guide me = Predicate)
That was the girl who said that she loves me. (That was the girl = Subject; who said that she loves me = Predicate)
Arrange A, B, C, D and E in order to make meaningful sentences.
(A) Seen
(B) Going
(C) You
(D) Him
(E) Have
(a) CEBAD
(b) CEADB
(c) CBEAD
(d) CEABD
(e) ECABD
Answer: (b)
(A) Tea
(B) Have
(C) That
(D) Some
(E) Before
(a) DCBEA
(b) BDCAE
(c) BDAEC
(d) EBDCA
(e) DACBE
Answer: (B)
In these questions, the first and last parts of the sentence are 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. Arrange these parts in order to make a meaningful sentence by choosing an option.
1. She was an old woman with a large purse that had everything in it.
(P) It was about eleven o'clock at night.
(Q) It had a long strap.
(R) She carried it slung across her shoulder.
(S) A boy ran up behind her.
6. He tried to snatch her purse.
(a) P Q R S
(b) S Q R P
(c) Q R P S
(d) S R Q P
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
1. Once upon a time, there was a little man.
(P) Some people called him Ravi.
(Q) He walked like a rabbit.
(R) His face and hands were brown.
(S) That is why people called him Brownie.
6. But his real name was Thomas Cook, though he never cooked anything.
(a) Q P S R more...
Find the appropriate meaning of the underlined words from the given sentences.
1. It is not the proper place to discuss this matter.
(a) Real
(b) Genuine
(c) Correct
(d) Right
(e) None of these
2. The accident occurred due to his lapse.
(a) Ignorance
(b) Error
(c) Sleep
(d) Haste
(e) None of these
3. After the family left about a year ago, the house was abandoned.
(a) Relinquished
(b) Abdicated
(c) Forsaken
(d) Deserted
(e) None of these
4. He is considered by everyone as a man of integrity.
(a) Wealth
(b) Power
(c) Character
(d) Personality
(e) None of these
5. She became adept at getting even the shyest students to talk.
(a) Skilled
(b) Apt
(c) Expert
(d) Clever
(e) None of these
6. We can deduce a lot from what people choose to get.
(a) Infer
(b) Conclude
(c) Imagine
(d) Presume
(e) None of these
7. It was evident that the purse was stolen by the servant.
(a) Agreed
(b) Known
(c) Told
(d) Clear
(e) None of these
8. The bathroom is at the rear side of this house.
(a) Left
(b) Close
(c) Upper
(d) Back
(e) None of these
9. Whole of the police department in our country is inefficient and corrupt.
(a) Dishonest
(b) Pervert
(c) Debased
(d) Sullied
(e) None of these
10. The prisoner claimed the police had fabricated his confession.
(a) Made up
(b) Morphed
(c) Invented
(d) Constructed
(e) None of these
11. The gloom deepened as the unsuccessful result of his examination came in.
(a) Obscurity
(b) Sadness
(c) Murkiness
(d) Depression
(e) None of these
12. Arjuna always excelled in the use of the bow.
(a) Surpassed
(b) Speeded
(c) Ahead
(d) Skilled
(e) None of these
13. He requested the director to visit his house.
(a) Get in
(b) Welcome
(c) See
(d) Call on
(e) None of these
14. Campaigners claim that the animals are not being kept in humane conditions.
(a) Kind
(b) Caring
(c) Merciful
(d) Sympathetic
(e) None of these
15. The level of inflation is a serious impediment to recovery of economy.
(a) Obstacle
(b) Barrier
(c) Hindrance
(d) Hurdle
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Word Meanings
Introduction: We come across different words daily. Some words are simple as are normally used regularly, while a few are hard or difficult to understand. Words like, ruin, forecast, principle, etc. are common words. But certain words, like ingenious, adroit, infidel, agnostic, etc. are uncommon words and are difficult to understand. The usage of these words in sentences reduces the chance of easily understanding the text of meaning intended in the sentence. It is therefore very important that you develop a good store of vocabulary which will surely give you a niche in developing your sense of understanding English.
A List of Few Uncommon word which are Tough to Understand
A
Abstain: Keep oneself from doing or enjoying something; refrain. For example: At the last election he abstained from voting.
Absurd: Unreasonable; not sensible; foolish in a funny way; ridiculous. For example: It was absurd of you to suggest such a thing.
Affinity: Structural resemblance or similarity of character; relationship. For example: There is a close affinity between Italian and Spanish.
Aloft: Up in the air; overhead. For example: The balloons were already aloft.
Authentic: Known to be true or genuine; trustworthy; reliable. For example: The court decided to release the culprit basing on authentic evidence.
Amorous: Readily showing or feeling love. For example: He became quite amorous at the office party.
Ardour: Great warmth of feeling; enthusiasm; zeal. For example: His ardour for the cause inspired his followers.
Avail: Make use of something; take advantage of something. For example: You must avail yourself off every opportunity to speak English.
B
Bane: Cause of some body's ruin or trouble. For example: Those noisy neighbours are the bane of my life.
Bilk: Avoid paying money to somebody; cheat somebody. He bilked us of allour money.
Blemish: Mark or stain that spoils the beauty or perfection of somebody or something. She has a blemish above her right eye.
Babble: To murmur. Unwanted babbling is an irritating habit.
Baffle: To confuse. The bahaviour of white South Africans towards the coloured people is not only unjust; it also baffles most liberal people.
Barbarian: Uncivilized. Barbarians should have no place in civilized world.
Bashful: Shy. Girls are often bashful in their early youth.
Beguile: To deceive; to while away. The villagers are often beguiled in cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
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In each of the following questions, there is a certain relationship between two given words on one side of: : and one word is given on another side of: : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the words of the given pair bear. Choose the correct alternative.
Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ?
(a) Port
(b) Depot
(c) Hanger
(d) Harbour
(e) None of these
Race : Fatigue :: Fast: ?
(a) Food
(b) Appetite
(c) Hunger
(d) Weakness
(e) None of these
Candle : Wax : : Paper :?
(a) Wood
(b) Tree
(c) Bamboo
(d) Pulp
(e) None of these
Acting : Theater: : Gambling : ?
(a) Casino
(b) Club
(c) Bar
(d) Gymn
(e) None of these
Venerate : Worship :: Extol: ?
(a) Glorify
(b) Homage
(c) Compliment
(d) Recommend
(e) None of these
Water: Convection : : Space : ?
(a) Conduction
(b) Transference
(c) Vacuum
(d) Radiation
(e) None of these
Growth : Death : : Increase : ?
(a) Ease
(b) Decrease
(c) Tease
(d) Cease
(e) None of these
Oxygen : Burn : : Carbon dioxide : ?
(a) Isolate
(b) Foam
(c) Extinguish
(d) Explode
(e) None of these
Dog : Bark :: Goat: ?
(a) Bleat
(b) Howl
(c) Grunt
(d) Bray
(e) None of these
Grain : Stock : : Stick : ?
(a) Heap
(b) Bundle
(c) Collection
(d) String
(e) None of these
Nurture: Neglect:: Denigrate : ?
(a) Reveal
(b) Extol
(c) Recognize
(d) Calumniate
(e) None of these
Planet: Orbit: : Projectile : ?
(a) Trajectory
(b) Track
(c) Milky way
(d) Path
(e) None of these
Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ?
(a) Image
(b) Transpiration
(c) Reflection
(d) Illusion
(e) None of these
Cobbler : Leather:: Carpenter: ?
(a) Furniture
(b) Wood
(c) Hammer more... 
Analogy
Introduction: Analogy means the similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
The analogy between the heart and a pump. It can also be stated as an inference or an argument from one particular to another particular, as opposed to deduction, induction, and abduction, where at least one of the premises or the conclusion is general. The word 'analogy' can also refer to the relation between the source and the target themselves, which is often, though not necessarily, a similarity, as in the biological notion of analogy.
Look at the few examples how relationship between two things can be described.
1. Word and Synonym relationship
Word Synonym
Frolic Prank
Tacit Silent
2. Word and Antonym relationship
Word Antonym
Grim Gentle
Treacherous Loyal
3. Word and Intensity relationship
Word Intensity
Kindle Burn
Mistake Blunder
4. Study and Topic relationship
Topic Study
Geology Rock
Ophthalmology Eye
5. Instrument and Measurement relationship
Instrument Measurement
Thermometer Temperature
Lactometer Specific gravity
6. Worker and Working place relationship
Worker Working place
Professor College
Nurse Hospital
7. Worker and Tool relationship
Worker Tool
Sculptor Chisel
Tailor Measuring tape
8. Tool and Action relationship
Tool Action
Gear cutter Fabrication
Hammer Pound nail
9. Quantity and Unit relationship
Quantity Unit
Pressure Pascal
Energy Joule
10. Product and Raw Material relationship
Product Raw Material
Thermocol Monomer styrene
Brick Clay
11. Disease and Cause relationship
Disease Cause
Dengue Virus
Malaria Protozoan parasites
12. Male and Female relationship
Male Female
Bull Cow
Buck Doe
13. Animal and Young One relationship
Animal Young One
Tiger Cub
Dog Pup
14. Cause and Effect relationship
Cause Effect
Restlessness Sleep
Tired Relax
15. Disease and Treatment more... 
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