GATE XH-C5 Expression PYQs & Answers

Questions 1–10 of 10. Imported answers require independent review unless marked reviewed.

Choose the correct sequence of sentences so that they form a coherent paragraph: P. However, in the context of texts dealing with science or engineering, this condition may not be applicable. Q. One can infer, that there is something called as discipline fidelity and within this aspect, content, language, structure and scope of a text may vary. R. In the meaning-making process of a text, it is not always logic that is central. S. Most of the times, it is the expression of the experience that supersedes the structure and argument. Which of the following option is/are correct and giving the most appropriate order and meaning to the sentence?

Your answerSelect all correct options. You can choose more than one.

RSPQ

QRSP

RSQP

SPRQ

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

On the basis of syntax and grammar, identify the incorrect sentence(s). I. Doctors have found high levels of cerebrospinal fluid in certain cases of cerebral palsy around the world. They also suggested its abnormal impact on speech and muscle movement. II. Doctors have found high levels of cerebrospinal fluid in certain cases of cerebral palsy around the world which suggests the abnormal impact on speech and muscle movement. III. Having found high levels of cerebrospinal fluid in certain cases of cerebral palsy around the world, doctors are suggesting abnormal impact on speech and muscle movement. IV. Having found high levels of cerebrospinal fluid in certain cases of cerebral palsy around the world, doctors suggested its abnormal impact on speech and muscle movement.

Your answerSelect all correct options. You can choose more than one.

III

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

Consider the following sentence.

What the country needs ____ ____ ____ ____ accordingly.

First and last parts of the sentence are given. P, Q, R, and S are the remaining parts of the sentence, not necessarily in that order.

P: and change tactics Q: who would encourage players R: are coaches and officials S: to read the game as it progresses

Which one of the following options is correct that gives the most appropriate order and meaning to the sentence?

Your answerChoose one option.

QSPR

RQSP

RQPS

SPRQ

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct sequence for the following passage:

I am wearing for the first time some (i)_______ that I have never been able to wear for long at a time, as they are horribly tight. I usually put them on just before giving a lecture. The painful pressure they exert on my feet gods my oratorical capacities to their utmost. This sharp and overwhelming pain makes me sing like a nightingale or like one of those Neapolitan singers who also wear (ii)_____ that are too tight. The visceral physical longing, the overwhelming torture provoked by my (iii)_____, forces me to extract from words distilled and sublime truths, generalized by the supreme inquisition of the pain my (iv)____ suffer.

Your answerChoose one option.

(i) patent-leather belt (ii) belts (iii) patent-leather belt (iv) waist

(i) patent-leather shoes (ii) bands (iii) patent-leather bands (iv) wrist

(i) patent-leather shoes (ii) shoes (iii) patent-leather shoes (iv) feet

(i) patent-leather jacket (ii) jacket (iii) patent-leather jacket (iv) body

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

The appropriate synonym for the word ‘ignite’ in the following passage will be:

Spirituality must be integrated with education. Self-realization is the focus. Each one of us must become aware of our higher self. We are links of a great past to a grand future. We should ignite our dormant inner energy and let it guide our lives. The radiance of such minds embarked on constructive endeavor will bring peace, prosperity and bliss to this nation.

Your answerChoose one option.

Encourage

Simulate

Dissipate

Engross

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Your answerChoose one option.

One day, I’ll write a book, ‘I said’. Not just a thriller but a real book, about real people.

‘One day I’ll write a book’, I said, ‘not just a thriller, but a real book, about real people.’

‘One day I’ll write a book’, I said. ‘Not just a thriller but, a real book, about real people’.

‘One day I’ll write a book’, I said, not just a thriller, but a real book, about real people.’

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

Fill in the blanks with the correct combination of tenses for the given sentence:

Darwin’s work (i)_____ a related effect that (ii)_____ influenced the development of environmental politics – a ‘decentering’ of the human being.

Your answerChoose one option.

(i) have (ii) had

(i) had (ii) have

(i) had (ii) has

(i) has (ii) have

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

A sentence has been given below.

The train will leave at 8:30 PM, we have been ready by 7:30 PM, so that we can reach the station on time.

To make the above sentence grammatically correct, the phrase marked in bold is to be replaced by

Your answerChoose one option.

were

are

must be

should have

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

Complete the sentence correctly using the options given below.

Hastings____(p)_____ developed as a holiday resort after (q) .

Your answerChoose one option.

(p) = a seaside town, (q) = the first world war

(p) = , a seaside town, (q) = the First World War

(p) = , a Seaside Town, (q) = World War I

(p) = A seaside town (q) = World War I

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

This season ______ tourists visited Ladakh than last season; however, ______ to be the biggest tourist destination in India. The tourism department explains that the number of tourists to India has ______ relative to the previous years, ______ have chosen to visit Ladakh. Select the correct sequence of phrases to fill in the blanks to complete the passage above.

Your answerChoose one option.

more / for the first time in many seasons it does not appear / increased / and it seems that most

fewer / as in the past, it appears / in fact decreased / but it seems that only a small proportion

fewer / for the first time in many seasons it appears / in fact decreased / but it seems that most

more / this season as well, it appears / in fact decreased / but it seems that a large proportion

You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer

GATE XH-C5 Expression PYQs

How to practice Expression

Question 21

Question 23

Question 15

Question 12

Question 13

Question 14

Question 15

Question 13

Question 14

Question 8