MAH-CET MBA English Mock Test 01

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) known as MAH-CET is a state level entrance exam conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) for state of Maharashtra.

As per DTE , “Your English language ability would be tested through questions on (1) understanding of the contents of the passage and (2) choice of appropriate words, phrases, expressions and similar language skills.”
Below question mock test could be used to test your knowledge and preparation for the exam. 

English Test Paper – ENG07

Directions: In Question nos. 1 to 10, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle corresponding to the appropriate letter (a), (b), and (c). If there is no error, blacken the rectangle corresponding to (d) in the Answer-sheet.

1. No sooner had the hockey match started (a) when it began (b) to rain.(c) No error. (d)

2. The Secretariat (a) comprises of (b) many air-conditioned rooms. (c) No error. (d)

3. It is high time (a) he stood on his own (b) two legs. (c) No error. (d)

4. You should avoid (a) to travel (b) in the rush hour. (c) No error. (d)

5. There is (a) only one of his novels (b) that are interesting. (c) No error. (d)

6. He denied (a) to have (b) been there. (c) No error. (d)

7. Knowledge of (a) at least two languages (b) are required to pass the examination. (c) No error. (d)

8. The members of the Opposition Party in the Parliament (a) shout upon the minister (b) if he makes a wrong statement. (c) No error. (d)

9. Every one of the films (a) you suggested (b) are not worth seeing. (c) No error. (d)

10. The Secretary and the Principal of the college (a) are attending (b) the District Development Council Meeting at the Collectorate. (c) No error. (d)

Directions: In questions nos. 11 to 15, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle in the Answer sheet.

11. The worship of idols or images

(a) Atheism (b) Theism

(c) Idolatry (d) Iconoclasm

12. Something that is poisonous or unhealthy

(a) Trivial (b) Toxic

(c) Torpid (d) Tragic

13. A remedy for all diseases

(a) Amnesia (b) Panacea

(c) Intelligentsia (d) Parasol

14. A hater of mankind

(a) Misanthrope (b) Misogynist

(c) Philanthropist (d) Misogamist

15. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks:

(a) Megalomania (b) Dipsomania

(c) Kleptomania (d) Pyromania

Directions: in question nos. 16 to 20, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice and mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

16. Circumstances will oblige me to go.

(a) I will oblige the circumstances and go.

(b) I shall be obliged to go by the circumstances.

(c) Under the circumstances, I should go.

(d) I would be obliged by the circumstances to go.

17. We waste much time on trifles.

(a) Much time was wasted on trifles.

(b) Much time will be wasted on trifles.

(c) Much time is wasted by us on trifles.

(d) Much time is wasted on trifles.

18. Mohan gave the beggar an old shirt.

(a) An old shirt was given to Mohan by the beggar.

(b) An old shirt was given to the bagger by Mohan.

(c) The beggar was gave an old shirt by Mohan.

(d) An old shirt was gave to the beggar by Mohan.

19. They have made him a king.

(a) A king has been made by him.

(b) He was made a king by them.

(c) They have been made kings by him.

(d) He has been made a kind by them.

20. Who taught you English?

(a) By whom English was taught to you?

(b) By whom you were taught English?

(c) By whom was English taught to you?

(d) By whom are you taught English?

Directions: In questions nos. 21 to 25, a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence, are given at (a), (b) and (c). Choose the appropriate alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark (d) as your answer.

21. She has slept for eight hours last night.

(a) slept (b) had slept

(c) has been sleeping (d) No improvement

22. I have seen the film and she also has.

(a) has also (b) has too

(c) too has (d) No improvement

23. He is in want of a reliable servant.

(a) refused (b) needs

(c) declined (d) No improvement

24. He was rejected because he was too young.

(a) so (b) hence

(c) though (d) No improvement

25. I hope that I shall get a First Class.

(a) I feel that (b) I hope

(c) I am hoping (d) No improvement

Directions : In questions no. 26 to 30, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 to 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer and indicate it in the Answer-sheet.

26. (1) Fighting a fire demands a lot of strength and endurance.

(P) The breathing unit may weigh as much as 25 kilograms.

(Q) The protective clothing the firefighter wears will weigh about 10 kilograms.

(R) The fire-fighter will normally wear an oxygen mask and carry an oxygen tank.

(S) Apart from these, he will have to carry the house and other tools.

(6) The weight of the hose and other tools, the fire-fighter carries, will be around 50 kilograms.

(a) QPSR (b) QRPS

(c) QSPR (d) SPRQ

27. (1) We were taking tea at the Rathna Tea Stall.

(P) We found a tourist bus which had just rammed into a tamarind tree on the roadside.

(Q) We rushed out of the tea stall.

(R) We helped the passengers to get out of the bus.

(S) Suddenly we heard a loud noise followed by a cry for help.

(6) We informed the hospital and also the police about the accident.

(a) SQPR (b) QSRP

(c) PRSQ (d) RSQP

28. (1) Democracy is the primary goal of our Indian Constitution.

(P) If representatives do not rule according to the wishes of the people, they are changed in the

next election.

(Q) In a democracy, the people are the rulers.

(R) New representatives who are aware of the needs of the people take their place.

(S) They rule through their elected representatives.

(6) Thus in a democracy, the responsibilities of the people are great.

(a) SQPR (b) QPSR

(c) QSPR (d) QSRP

29. (1) Satellites have been launched into space for various purposes.

(P) The other satellites we have launched are the Bhaskara, Apple and Insat-1A, 1B, 1C.

(Q) We have launched our first satellite Aryabhatta on 19th April, 1975.

(R) Our latest achievement is the launching of PSLV rocket.

(S) Therefore in satellite technology, we are able to compete with other developed countries.

(6) Only a few other countries have developed satellite technology.

(a) QPRS (b) QRPS

(c) SQPR (d) SQRP

30. (1) National Integrity means National Unity for all.

(P) They are the evils of Communalism and Regionalism.

(Q) Our Government is taking steps to remove such tendencies.

(R) But there are some evil tendencies in our society to hamper our unity.

(S) The feeling of Indainness should be achieved to preserve our unity.

(6) And this is what every Indian should aim at.

(a) SRQP (b) QPRS

(c) QRPS (d) QSPR

Directions: In the following passage (31 to 40), some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer-sheet.

PASSAGE

In India, from times immemorial, there (31) been a common spiritual outlook on (32) to which various races and religions (33) made contributions. Thus a subtle but (34) thread of unity has been running (35) through the infinite multiplicity of our (36). For an analytical description of Indians (37) cultural heritage, in the light of (38) definition given above, it would be (39) to trace her cultural history of (40) thousand years.

31. (a) rather (b) have

(c) has (d) had

32. (a) manner (b) life

(c) happiness (d) behaviour

33. (a) have (b) has

(c) are (d) is

34. (a) genuine (b) serious

(c) strong (d) sincere

35. (a) out (b) on

(c) in (d) all

36. (a) life (b) fortune

(c) future (d) hope

37. (a) sole (b) special

(c) common (d) actual

38. (a) the (b) a

(c) new (d) its

39. (a) important (b) necessary

(c) required (d) useful

40. (a) many (b) more

(c) vivid (d) several

Directions: In questions nos. 41 to 50, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle in the Answer-Sheet.

41. The little girl was knocked down by a speeding car and she lost her __ immediately.

(a) conscience (b) conscientious

(c) conscious (d) consciousness

42. They have had to put __ the football match because of snow.

(a) of (b) off

(c) up (d) on

43. She found a few good cards in a shop and she bought ___ cards last night.

(a) those (b) that

(c) them (d) this

44. Ten miles __ a long way to walk.

(a) are (b) is

(c) are being (d) are not

45. The machine __ the vehicle since this morning.

(a) repaired (b) repairing

(c) has been repairing (d) will be repairing

46. I complimented him __ his success in the examination.

(a) at (b) on

(c) about (d) for

47. Security arrangements have been tightened up in all __ areas.

(a) sensible (b) sensual

(c) sensitive (d) sensational

48. The dramatist must cater __ the taste of the audience.

(a) to (b) over

(c) into (d) for

49. Suitable steps are taken to bring __ the cost of living.

(a) up (b) over

(c) on (d) down

50. If I had worked hard, I __ very high marks in the examination.

(a) scored (b) would score

(c) could score (d) would have scored

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