Tuesday, October 13, 2009

[Sarkari-Naukri] Harish Sati, General English Model test paper 4

General English Model Test - 4




151. In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
In anticipation Kazakhstan officials have studied the (P)/ of the oil bonanza (Q)/ experience of other countries that suddenly (R)/ found themselves rich in natural resources. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) P S R Q
(b) Q P S R
(c) P S Q R
(d) Q P R S

D

152. In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
The generation within the environment is regarded as a from (P)/ it lowers the quality of life (Q)/ of pollution because (R)/ of unreasonable noise. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S P Q R
(b) P R S Q
(c) S P R Q
(d) P R Q S

C

153. In these questions, some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are labeled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence to mark your answer accordingly.
Each is slightly different (P)/ as an individual issue (Q)/ and should be treated (R)/ Industrial noise control problem. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S P R Q
(b) R Q S P
(c) S Q R P
(d) R P S Q

A

154. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
He gave them no money (a)/ nor he did help them (b)/ in any way. (c)/ No error.

B

155. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
It is incumbent (a)/ with all the students (b)/ to abide by the college rules. (c)/ No error. (d)

B

156. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The cricket match had to be called up (a)/ at the last moment as the pitch had been dug up (b)/ and oil had been poured on it. (c)/ No error. (d)

A

157. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Road accidents are so common now-a-days (a)/ that many people give up their lives (b)/ everyday owing to them. (c)/ No error. (d)

B

158. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
How can we break upon (a)/ the barriers of fear and hostility (b)/ which divide the two communities. (c)/ No error. (d)

A

159. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
After a stay of several years abroad (a)/ he has returned back (b)/ to Delhi. (c)/ No error. (d)

A

160. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Scarcely we had left the hotel (a)/ when the thunderstorm burst (b)/ over our heads. (c)/ No error. (d)

A

161. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The police (a)/ has arrested (b)/ four smugglers in Mumbai. (c)/ No error. (d)

D

162. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Though he denied his involvement in the case, (a)/ the facts made it clear (b)/ that he had hand in the cruel murder of his friend. (c)/ No error. (d)

C

163. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The population of Kolkata (a)/ is greater than Delhi (b)/ although Delhi is the capital of India. (c)/ No error. (d)

B

164. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
He went on committing crime after crime, (a)/ but in spite of my best efforts, (b)/ I could not prevent him to do so. (c)/ No error. (d)

C

165. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The expert mason reported to the contractor (a)/ that there was no question (b)/ of the wall's falling down. (c)/ No error. (d)

C

166. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
In some ways, the Diwali festival corresponds with Christmas (a)/ which is celebrated with enthusiasm by the Christians (b)/ all over the world (c)/ No error. (d)

A

167. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
Teaching in this school would certainly improve (a)/ if it had less boys (b)/ in all the higher classes. (c)/ No error. (d)

B

168. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
My left leg has just been operated by (a)/ the surgeon in (b)/ a big hospital. (c)/ No error. (d)

A

169. Each sentence is in three separate parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any of these parts. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of these parts, then choose that part as your answer. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that caser, choose (d) as your answer.
The teacher repeatedly warned the students (a)/ not to make noise (b)/ but the students did not obey. (c)/ No error. (d)

B

170. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
JETTISON
(a) Temporary
(b) Salvage 
(c) Sparkle 
(d) Aspiring

B

171. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
PERTINACIOUS
(a) Superficial 
(b) Deliberate 
(c) Angry 
(d) Insipid

D

172. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
OBSOLETE
(a) Dominant 
(b) Remote 
(c) Occasional 
(d) Renovated

D

173. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
NIGGARDLY
(a) Successful 
(b) Porous 
(c) Inactive 
(d) Prodigal

D

174. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
LATENT
(a) Decent 
(b) Compulsion 
(c) Obvious 
(d) Purity

C

175. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
KINDLE
(a) Unwise 
(b) Quench 
(c) Smooth 
(d) Void

B

176. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
HAPLESS
(a) Believer 
(b) Frugal 
(c) Frank 
(d) Fortunate

D

177. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
EXECRABLE
(a) Excellent 
(b) Frank 
(c) Lethargic 
(d) Blame

A

178. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
REPLETE
(a) Disentangle 
(b) Improper 
(c) Devoid 
(d) Renovate

C

179. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in capital letters.
EXONERATE
(a) Moderate 
(b) Accuse 
(c) Watchful 
(d) Acquire

B

180. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
AUGURY
(a) Place of refuge 
(b) Altar 
(c) Omen 
(d) Dispute

C

181. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
RUE
(a) To become homesick
(b) To weep
(c) To regret
(d) To resent

C

182. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
REPRISAL
(a) Award 
(b) Retaliation 
(c) Revision 
(d) Surprise

B

183. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
MERCURIAL
(a) Quick-changing 
(b) Mechanical 
(c) Heavy 
(d) Clownish

A

184. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CARP
(a) To twist a meaning unfairly
(b) To find fault unreasonably
(c) To sharpen
(d) To tie fast

B

185. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CAJOLE
(a) To scorn 
(b) To coax 
(c) To scold 
(d) To ridicule

B

186. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
CONCILIATORY
(a) Foolish 
(b) Soothing 
(c) Advisory 
(d) Over proud

B

187. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
SOPORIFIC
(a) Flattering 
(b) Sickening 
(c) Exciting 
(d) Sleep-producing

D

188. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
PROLIFIC
(a) Skilful 
(b) Swift 
(c) Fertile 
(d) Wearisome

C

189. Questions consists of a word or phrase in capital letters, followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase:
SPORADIC
(a) Epidemic 
(b) Whirling 
(c) Occasional 
(d) Stagnant

C

190. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
His suggestion was greeted with hoots of laughter.
(a) Greeted in
(b) Greeted over
(c) Greeted at
(d) No improvement

D

191. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
His love of languages bent him towards a career as a translator.
(a) Inclined him
(b) Twisted him
(c) Directed him
(d) No improvement

C

192. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
It was she, not me, who put forth the attractive proposition.
(a) She, not I,
(b) Her, not me,
(c) Her, not I,
(d) No improvement

A

193. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
Your advice is no different from the other friends.
(a) Not different from
(b) No different from that of the
(c) Not different from the
(d) No improvement

B

194. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
The profits will be dealt with among the investors.
(a) Dealt in
(b) Dealt out
(c) Dealt of
(d) No improvement

B

195. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
The Chief Manager asked me to carry on his orders immediately
(a) Carry forward
(b) Carry out
(c) Carry with
(d) No improvement

B

196. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
The last exercise was fairly easier than I thought it would be.
(a) More
(b) Rather
(c) Comparatively
(d) No improvement

B

197. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
My company has decided to go it along rather than set up a joint venture.
(a) Put up
(b) Deal with
(c) Go along with
(d) No improvement

D

198. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
They claimed to bring the best products and services on the doorsteps of their consumers.
(a) Up to the doorsteps
(b) To the doorsteps
(c) At the doorsteps
(d) No improvement

C

199. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
The war has had a negative impact over the economy of the country.
(a) In the economy
(b) On the economy
(c) In economy
(d) No improvement

B

200. Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, then indicate your response against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, then indicate (d) as your response. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (d). Errors may be in grammar, appropriate word usage or idioms. There may be a necessary word missing or there may be a word, which should be removed.
I have dreamt all my life for owing a beautiful maroon-coloured car.
(a) Of owning
(b) To owning
(c) At owning
(d) No improvement

A



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with warm regards

Harish Sati
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

(M) + 91 - 9990646343 | (E-mail) Harish.sati@gmail.com


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