Practice Questions

• Look at the main clause: "would have secured" (would have + V3). 
• This tells us it is Type 3. 
• Therefore, the "if clause" must be had + V3

An Antonym is a word that means the opposite of the given word.

Flaunt: This means to display something (like wealth, a skill, or a new dress) ostentatiously or proudly, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration in others. It is like saying, "Look at me and what I have!"

Hide (Correct): This is the direct opposite. It means to keep something out of sight or to conceal it so that others cannot see it.
Parade: This is actually a synonym for flaunt. To parade something is to show it off publicly.

Wide: This describes a physical measurement of distance from side to side (as we saw in your previous question about "Broad"). It has no relationship to showing off or concealing.

Open: While "open" can mean not hidden, it doesn't function as the direct opposite of the specific action of flaunting (showing off).

• This question tests the knowledge of Reflexive Pronouns (and their use as Emphatic Pronouns). A reflexive pronoun must always match the subject of the sentence.

The Subject is "We": Since the sentence starts with "We" (first-person plural), the corresponding pronoun must be "ourselves."

The Function: Here, "ourselves" is used to emphasize that the group (We) is doing the work alone, without any outside assistance.
Oneself: This is used for a generic, unnamed person (e.g., "One must take care of oneself"). It does not match the specific subject "We."

Itself: This is used for singular objects or animals (e.g., "The cat cleaned itself").

Themselves: This is used for the third-person plural subject "They" (e.g., "They finished the project themselves").

• The idiom "Man of straw" (or a "straw man") refers to someone who has no substance, no integrity, or no real power. Just as a scarecrow made of straw looks like a man but is hollow and weak inside, a "man of straw" is someone who cannot be trusted to stand up for their principles or lacks the financial means/character to be taken seriously.

Why it's C: It describes a person who is weak, lacks a strong character, or is easily controlled by others.

A, B, and D: These are completely unrelated definitions that do not match any historical or common usage of the phrase.

A combination of two people that is perfect in every way

A child of a celebrity or a famous person

A person who is disregarded as lacking character or morality

• This is a Type 3 (Impossible Condition). 
• The "if clause" uses had + V3 (had started). 
• According to your notes, the main clause must use would/should/could + have + V3.

• A Synonym is a word that has the same or a very similar meaning to another word.

• Broad: This describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It can refer to physical objects (a broad shoulder, a broad path) or abstract ideas (a broad range of topics).

• Wide (Correct): This is the most direct synonym. It also describes a large distance from side to side. You can often use these words interchangeably, such as "a wide street" or "a broad street."
• Particular: This means specific or individual (e.g., "a particular type of flower"). It is more of an opposite to "broad" when "broad" means "general."

Small: This is an antonym (opposite) of broad. It describes something of limited size.

Exact: This means precise or accurate (e.g., "the exact measurements"). It does not relate to the width or size of an object.

• An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Arrogant: This describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities. They may act superior to others or be "full of themselves."

Humble (Correct): This is the direct opposite. A humble person is modest, does not brag about their achievements, and treats others as equals, regardless of their own status.
Creepy: This describes someone who causes a feeling of fear or unease (e.g., "a creepy old house"). It has nothing to do with pride or modesty.

Clumsy: This describes someone who moves awkwardly or lacks coordination (e.g., "dropping a glass because you are clumsy").

Average: This means ordinary or typical. While an arrogant person thinks they are above average, the true opposite of the personality trait of arrogance is humility, not just being "average."

• An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Arrogant: This describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities. They may act superior to others or be "full of themselves."

Humble (Correct): This is the direct opposite. A humble person is modest, does not brag about their achievements, and treats others as equals, regardless of their own status.

This question tests collocations. A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together by native speakers. While other words might technically make sense, they don't sound "natural" in this specific context.

Clear (Correct): In English, the most common adjective used with "instructions" is clear. This means the instructions were easy to understand and left no room for confusion.

Careful: While a person can be "careful," we don't usually say "careful instructions" to describe the instructions themselves. We might say "The teacher was careful in giving instructions."

Great: This is too vague. "Great instructions" would imply they were wonderful or high-quality, but in an exam context, the priority is that they are easy to follow (clear).

Strong: We use "strong" for things like opinions, coffee, or smells. "Strong instructions" is not a standard English expression; we would use "firm instructions" if we meant they were strict.

• The sentence discusses an act that is considered a "sin" against both religion and humanity. This implies a very strong, negative action toward a sacred place.

Desecrate (Correct): This verb means to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect or to violate its sanctity. It is the specific term used when talking about damaging or insulting a holy site.

Modest: This is an adjective meaning humble or moderate (e.g., "a modest house"). It is not a verb and does not fit the grammar of the sentence.

Disapprove: This means to have a poor opinion of something. While someone might disapprove of a religion, "disapprove places" is grammatically incorrect (you would say "disapprove of places"), and it is not a strong enough word to be called a "sin against humanity."

Upright: This is an adjective meaning strictly honorable or vertical (e.g., "an upright citizen"). It does not fit the blank.

• The choice of preposition depends on the type of movement and the space being described.

Across (Correct): This preposition is used when moving from one side of an open area or surface to the other. Since a garden is an area with boundaries, "across" perfectly describes the dog's path from one point to another while chasing the cat.

At: This usually refers to a specific point or location (e.g., "The dog stayed at the gate"). It does not describe movement through a space.

On: This refers to being supported by a surface. While a dog runs on the grass, "running on the garden" sounds like it is running on top of the entire concept of the garden, which is less natural than "across."

Between: This is used when referring to two distinct objects or points (e.g., "The dog ran between the two trees"). Since "the garden" is a single area, "between" doesn't fit.

• This sentence is a variation of a common proverb which suggests that just because someone is old (represented by grey hair), it doesn't necessarily mean they are wise.

To choose the correct word, we have to look at homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings:

Hair (Correct): The strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals. "Grey hair" is a physical sign of aging.

Heir: A person legally entitled to the property or rank of another after that person's death (e.g., "The prince is the heir to the throne").

Air: The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth.

Hare: An animal similar to a rabbit but with longer ears and legs.

• The error is located in segment (B): "articulating his thoughts clear".


The word "clear" is an adjective, which is used to describe a noun (e.g., "a clear sky"). However, in this sentence, the word is intended to describe how he was articulating his thoughts.

When you modify a verb (articulating), you must use an adverb rather than an adjective.

Incorrect: ...articulating his thoughts clear.

Correct: ...articulating his thoughts clearly.

• Ends with -geois
• Malayalam: ബൂർഷ്വാ

• Pronunciation misleading ആണ് → “leftenant”
• But spelling fixed → Lieutenant
• Silent letters present.

• British spelling uses -ette
• One m, double t
• Omelet → American spelling.

• British English → Fulfilment
• American English → Fulfillment

• Queue → Q + ueue
• Pronunciation: /kyuː/
• Silent letters കൂടുതലുള്ള word.

• Rule: “i before e except after c”
• Believe → b + e + l + i + e + v + e
• Beleive rule violate ചെയ്യുന്നു → wrong.

• ശരിയായ spelling → Ambiguous
• ഈ word-ൽ -guous എന്ന ending വരും.
• Students സാധാരണയായി u ഒഴിവാക്കുകയോ letters മാറ്റിക്കളയുകയോ ചെയ്യുന്നു.
• Correct form: Am + big + u + ous

• ഇവിടെ reading Main verb, is Auxiliary verb.

• ഇവിടെ written ആണ് Main verb, have Auxiliary verb ആണ്.

• ഇവിടെ have = Main verb (ഉടമസ്ഥത കാണിക്കുന്നു).

• Be → is, am, are, was, were
• has → Have verb

• Primary Auxiliary Verbs → Be, Have, Do
• Can, Will, Must എന്നിവ Modals ആണ്.

Auxiliary Verbs രണ്ടായി തിരിക്കുന്നു:
• Primary Auxiliary Verbs
• Modal Auxiliary Verbs

• Primary Auxiliary Verbs – 11
• Be → is, am, are, was, were (5)
• Have → have, has, had (3)
• Do → do, does, did (3)
• Modal Auxiliary Verbs – 13
• can, could, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must, ought to, dare, need, used to
👉 11 + 13 = 24 Auxiliary Verbs

• Abstract nouns express feelings or qualities
• They cannot be touched or seen
• Courage, honesty, kindness are abstract nouns

• Concrete nouns can be seen and touched
• They refer to physical objects
• Book, house, computer are concrete nouns

• Abstract nouns refer to qualities or feelings
• They cannot be seen or touched
• Honesty, love, kindness are abstract nouns

• Proper noun is a specific name
• It always begins with a capital letter
• Yamuna is the name of a particular river

• Uncountable nouns cannot be counted
• They do not take plural forms
• Knowledge, air, water are uncountable

• Countable nouns can be counted
• They have singular and plural forms
• Oranges → one orange, many oranges

• Some nouns are always singular
• They are uncountable
• Money, water, knowledge have no plural

• Material noun names a substance
• It cannot be counted
• Gold, silver, water are material nouns

• Unique noun refers to one of its kind

• It usually takes the article “the”

• The sun is only one for the earth

He worked heart and soul for the success of the project.

He worked with his best friend on the project.

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