Tuesday, October 13, 2009

[Sarkari-Naukri] Harish Sati, General English Model Test paper 3

General English Model Test - 3

101. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Placing a thing beside another
(a) Impose
(b) Repose
(c) Juxtapose
(d) Expose

C

102. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who does not follow the usual rules of social life
(a) Bohemian
(b) Artisan
(c) Partisan
(d) Physician

A

103. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who knows many languages
(a) Linguist
(b) Polyglot
(c) Translator
(d) Phonetician

A & B

104. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning:
I can no longer put up with her insolence.
(a) Endure
(b) Evade
(c) Suppress
(d) Assume

A

105. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning:
My close friend got the sack from his first job recently.
(a) Resigned
(b) Got rid of
(c) Was demoted from (
d) Was dismissed from

D

106. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning:
Our founder had done a herculean task by constructing this great educational institution.
(a) A work of no worth
(b) An effortless job
(c) A work requiring very great effort
(d) A work requiring very great intelligence

C

107. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning:
He was progressing by leaps and bounds because of his hard work.
(a) Rapidly
(b) Slowly
(c) Peacefully
(d) Strongly

A

108. Four alternatives are given for the idiom/ phrase italicised in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses its meaning:
As the bomb exploded, people ran belter-skelter.
(a) In great fear
(b) In disorderly haste
(c) In haste
(d) In great sorrow

B

109. A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word:
(a) Meagre
(b) Meeger
(c) Meager
(d) Meagar

A

110. A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word:
(a) Embarrassment
(b) Embarassment
(c) Embarasment
(d) Embarrasment

A

111. A word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word:
(a) Successfully
(b) Sucessfully
(c) Succesfully
(d) Successfuly

A

112. Identify the mis-spelt word:
(a) Apprehension
(b) Intension
(c) Imagination
(d) Confusion

B

113. Identify the mis-spelt word:
(a) Elementary
(b) Secondary
(c) Laundary
(d) Momentary

C

114. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
ECONOMICAL
(a) Expensive
(b) Lucrative
(c) Extravagant
(d) Stingy

A

115. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
EMINENT
(a) Prominent
(b) Elite
(c) Scholarly
(d) Ordinary

D

116. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
FLAMBOYANT
(a) Quiet
(b) Excited
(c) Disturbed
(d) Distressed

A

117. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
SEGREGATE
(a) Join
(b) Unite
(c) Separate
(d) Aggregate

A

118. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
VALIDATE
(a) Disprove
(b) Authenticate
(c) Ingenuine
(d) Legalise

A

119. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
Clemency
(a) Empathy
(b) Kindness
(c) Sympathy
(d) Forgiveness

B

120. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
DEGENERATION
(a) Deterioration
(b) Degradation
(c) Demotion
d) Humiliation

B

121. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
Confiscate
(a) To confuse
(b) To obscure
(c) To seize by authority
(d) To steal

C

122. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
ACUMEN
(a) Intelligence
(b) Insight
(c) Wisdom
(d) Knowledge

B

123. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
BENEVOLENT
(a) Friendly
(b) Charitable
(c) Affectionate
(d) Helpful

B

124. Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative:
My colleague has been a .......... worker of the telephone department for the last thirty years.
(a) Conscious
(b) Conscientious
(c) Conscionable
(d) Consensus

B

125. Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative:
In ............ ten years, man will have probably learnt to live long as a result of the advanced human genome research.
(a) Other
(b) Roughly
(c) Probably
(d) Another

D

126. Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative:
The furniture .......... to be delivered today.
(a) Is
(b) Are
(c) Have
(d) Were

C

127. Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative:
I felt as if the ground was .......... beneath my feet.
(a) Slipping
(b) Sinking
(c) Smashing
(d) Crumbling

A

128. Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative:
That story would make a good subject ........ a novel.
(a) For
(b) To
(c) In
(d) Of

A

129. Find out which part of the sentence (a, b or c) has an error. If there is no error, then mark your answer as (d):
(a) When I arrived
(b) I found them both/ sitting at the table
(c) waiting on me
(d) No error.

C

130. Find out which part of the sentence (a, b or c) has an error. If there is no error, then mark your answer as (d):
(a) Knowledge of
(b) at least two languages
(c) are required to pass the examination
(d) No error

C

131. Find out which part of the sentence (a, b or c) has an error. If there is no error, then mark your answer as (d):
(a) It is high time
(b) he stood on his own
(c) two legs
(d) No error

C

132. Find out which part of the sentence (a, b or c) has an error. If there is no error, then mark your answer as (d):
(a) He did
(b) nothing else
(c) than play
(d) No error

C

133. Find out which part of the sentence (a, b or c) has an error. If there is no error, then mark your answer as (d):
(a) If I was you
(b) I would not attend
(c) the function
(d) No error

A

134. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
The old lady made many charitable..........
(a) Awards
(b) Benedictions
(c) Benefactions
(d) Benefactors

C

135. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
Your ......... tactics may compel me to cancel the contract as the job must be finished on time.
(a) Offensive
(b) Lukewarm
(c) Dilatory
(d) Repugnant

C

136. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
Tourists forget their ....... ideas as soon as they visit our country.
(a) Predatory
(b) Preconceived
(c) Sick
(d) Precise

B

137. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
If you are seeking ........ that will resolve all your ailments, you are trying for an impossible task.
(a) A direction
(b) An implement
(c) A panacea
(d) A precedent

C

138. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
There was a sudden ...... of interest in the Victorian art.
(a) Revolution
(b) Resurgence
(c) Fertility
(d) Appearance

B

139. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
The ...... flew back and forth across the dinner table.
(a) Repartee
(b) Repetition
(c) Gaiety
(d) Insult

A

140. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
She ...... his forgiveness.
(a) Besotted
(b) Bestowed
(c) Besought
(d) Bestirred

C

141. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
The reasoning in this article is so ....... that we cannot understand how can anyone be deceived by it.
(a) Specious
(b) Sceptical
(c) Coherent
(d) Cogent

A

142. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
When the lady slipped on the road, it brought forth ..... smile from her little son.
(a) A quiet
(b) A shy
(c) An ingenuous
(d) An eloquent

C

143. In the given sentence has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after each sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group which you consider the most appropriate for the blank spaces and mark your choice accordingly.
We lost confidence in him because he never ..... the grandiose promises he had made.
(a) Played with
(b) Delivered on
(c) Performed
(d) Retreated from

B

144. 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 battle of all call centers outside the US (P)/ of compromise of personal information by the proliferation (Q)/ critics now raising the issue (R)/ has taken a further twist with. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) Q R S P
(b) S P Q R
(c) Q P S R
(d) S R Q P

D

145. 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.
Characteristic proposed by both sides (P)/ was the very hesitant progress (Q)/ of the confidence building measures (R)/ of the cautious approach. (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

C

146. 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.
But people affected by the raising of the dam height to 90 meter (P)/ which testify to the fact that the rehabilitation of (Q)/ has not been completed (R)/ there are innumerable cases. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S Q P R
(b) P R Q S
(c) S R Q P
(d) P Q R S

A

147. 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 New York, or a man visiting a playground without a child (P)/ carrying an open bottle of water on a bus (Q)/ are fineable offences (R)/ which is believed to be cash- strapped. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S Q R P
(b) Q P R S
(c) S Q P R
(d) Q S P R

C

148. 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 new directors use new technology to embellish their production (P)/ improve on their acting and (Q)/ through sheer hard workÃ¢â‚¬â€ they continuously hone their skill, (R) are rewriting record books. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) S R Q P
(b) P Q R S
(c) S Q R P
(d) P R Q S

A

149. 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 banks using more technology (P)/ have already changed (Q)/ and selling techniques (R)/ the old ways of doing business. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) P S Q R
(b) Q R P S
(c) Q S P R
(d) P R Q S

C

150. 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.
Undoubtedly, at its traditional best (P)/ and that too by showcasing Indian hockey (Q)/ winning the tournament (R)/ is an achievement. (S)
The proper sequence should be
(a) P S R Q
(b) R Q P S
(c) P Q R S
(d) R S P Q

B

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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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[Sarkari-Naukri] Harish Sati, General English Model Test paper 2

General English Model Test - 2

51. There are four statements, of which one is incorrect. choose the incorrect one.
(a) An upstart is from a traditionally well-to-do or aristocratic family.
(b) A yokel is not familiar with the sights and sounds of a big city.
(c) When something starts getting bigger in size it is said to be waxing.
(d) Hatred or fear of foreigners is xenophobia.

A

52. There are four statements, of which one is incorrect. choose the incorrect one.
(a) A hater of the institution of marriage is a misogamist.
(b) The violation of sacred things is sacrilege.
(c) To prevaricate is a make evasive or misleading statements.
(d) A torpid person is generally hyperactive.

D

53. Following sentence has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are given four words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The ............ of opinion which emerged at a recently concluded seminar was that the problem of dowry cannot be ..... unless the law against it is made more stringent.
(a) divergence, managed
(b) convergence, appreciated
(c) consensus, tackled
(d) similarity, curbed

C

54. Following sentence has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are given four words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits meaning of the sentence as a whole.
His presentation was so lengthy and ..... that it was difficult for us to find out the real ...... in it.
(a) verbose, content
(b) tedious, skill
(c) laborious, coverage
(d) simple, meaning

A

55. Following sentence has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are given four words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The officers threatened to take ...... if their men were ...... by the conquered villages.
(a) measures, enhanced
(b) reprisals, endangered
(c) liberties, irritated
(d) affront, enervated

B

56. Following sentence has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are given four words or sets of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank that best fits meaning of the sentence as a whole.
We were amazed that a man who had been the most ....... of public speakers should, in a single speech, electrify an audience and bringing them cheering to their feet.
(a) enthralling
(b) accomplished
(c) pedestrian
(d) masterful

C

57. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPITULATE
(a) Guess
(b) Assert
(c) Work hard
(d) To appear suddenly

B

58. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESULTORY
(a) Methodical
(b) Casual
(c) Aversion
(d) Misjudge

A

59. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROTRACT
(a) Vigorous
(b) Erratic
(c) Extensive
(d) Shorten

D

60. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FETTER
(a) Liberate
(b) Cure
(c) Compare
(d) Diminish

A

61. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
(a) Conformity
(b) Generous
(c) Stiff
(d) Convincing

B

62. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALTRY
(a) Lethargy
(b) Matchless
(c) Obsolete
(d) Surfeit

D

63. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENTICE
(a) Authorise
(b) Baffle
(c) Repel
(d) Misplace

C

64. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLETHORA
(a) Denial
(b) Aversion
(c) Scarcity
(d) Despair

C

65. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPULENCE
(a) Transparency
(b) Penury
(c) Generosity
(d) Despair

B

66. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVASIVE
(a) Frank
(b) Mistaken
(c) Exuberant
(d) Pensive

A

67. The following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
(a) Inaccurate
(b) Unnoticed
(c) Appreciate
(d) Loyal

D

68. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
(a) Angry
(b) Excessively opinionated
(c) Vicious
(d) Powerful

B

69. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
(a) Self-restraint
(b) Quarrelsome
(c) Ignorant
(d) Understanding

B

70. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLANDESTINE
(a) Visualise
(b) Locate
(c) Secret
(d) Surplus

C

71. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELUGE
(a) Reservation
(b) Collide
(c) Pollute
(d) Flood

D

72. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENCE
(a) Sloth
(b) Embarrassment
(c) Involvement
(d) Insufficiency

A

73. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRUGALITY
(a) Economy
(b) Foolishness
(c) Fashion
(d) Interrogation

A

74. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL
(a) Imitable
(b) Cautious
(c) Antagonistic
(d) Rectifiable

C

75. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
(a) Existing at birth
(b) Expensive
(c) Yielding
d) Industrious

A

76. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHOLERIC
(a) Hot-headed
(b) Sick
(c) Pleasant
(d) Brave

A

77. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BRAZEN
(a) Pious
(b) Shameless
(c) Hasty
(d) Censorious

B

78. Following items consist of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTENUATE
(a) Clever
(b) Harvest
(c) Weaken
(d) Recommend

C

79. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
"Do you remember his phone number? I don't suspect so."
(a) Don't think
(b) Don't thing
(c) May think
(d) No improvement

A

80. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
When the owner offered tea, the peon denied it.
(a) Disliked
(b) Declined
(c) Disobeyed
(d) No improvement

B

81. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
He did not know the answer, I did not neither.
(a) Neither did I
(b) Either did I
(c) Neither have I
(d) No improvement

A

82. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
Man is the only animal who can talk.
(a) Which
(b) Whom
(c) That
(d) No improvement

D

83. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
He backed out of the agreement.
(a) Gave his full support
(b) Reconsidered the point
(c) Withdrew his support to
(d) Went through the back door

C

84. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
The teacher was very angry at his student.
(a) Angry with
(b) Angry against
(c) Angry about
(d) No improvement

A

85. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
The newspaper provides more international news than domestic news.
(a) National
(b) Alien
(c) Provincial
(d) No improvement

A

86. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
The workers went on a strike asking for better pay and service condition
(a) Requesting
(b) Demanding
(c) Needing
(d) No improvement

B

87. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
I prefer to ride than to walk.
(a) Riding to walking
(b) Ride to walk
(c) Riding than walking
(d) No improvement

A

88. A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part as A, B and C which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, mark your answer as 'D'.
The greater the demand, higher the price.
(a) High
(b) The high
(c) The higher
(d) None improvement

C

89. The sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice:
The thief climbed over the wall without being seen
(a) The wall was climbed over by the thief without being seen.
(b) The thief was climbed over the wall without being seen.
(c) Without being seen, the thief climbed over the wall.
(d) The thief climbed over the wall without any one seeing him.

A

90. The sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice:
Our colleague was given a gift when she retired.
(a) Our colleague gave us a gift when she retired.
(b) Our colleague was given a gift by us when she retired.
(c) A gift was given to our colleague when she retired.
(d) We gave our colleague a gift when she retired.

C

91. The sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice:
They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.
(a) You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview
(b) You are asked a lot of questions at the interview
(c) You are being asked a lot of questions at the interview
(d) You were being asked a lot of questions at the interview

A

92. The sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice:
Has a dog ever bitten you?
(a) Has a dog ever bites you?
(b) Have you ever been bitten by a dog?
(c) You are bitten by a dog
(d) Have you ever being bitten by a dog?

B

93. The sentences have been given in Active/Passive voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive/Active voice:
I don't like people keeping me waiting.
(a) I don't like people were kept me waiting
(b) I don't like people were kept me waiting
(c) I don't like being kept waiting
(d) I don't like people are being kept waiting

C

94. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Living at the same time
(a) Concurrent
(b) Contemporary
(c) Coincident
(d) Concomitant

B

95. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
The art of making pots, bricks, etc. with clay
(a) Potting
(b) Ceramics
(c) Crockery
(d) Dynamics

B

96. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
One who retires from society and lives alone
(a) Saint
(b) Giant
(c) Plaintiff
(d) Recluse

D

97. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
He is a doctor who is a specialist in skin diseases.
(a) Cardiologist
(b) Physician
(c) Dermatologist
(d) Physicist

C

98. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Possessing unlimited powers
(a) Omniscient
(b) Omnipotent
(c) Omnipresent
(d) Omnicompetent

B

99. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Wild and noisy disorder
(a) Agitation
(b) Revolution
(c) Pandemonium
(d) Stir

C

100. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
To throw or drop unnecessary goods or fuel from a ship, an aircraft, a spacecraft, etc.
(a) Capsize
(b) Enthral
(c) Volley
(d) Jettison

D

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

General English Model Test

1. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
We have benefited from / the discoveries bequeathed at us / by
(a) (b)
scientists of the last century / No error.
(c) (d)

B

2. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
He was beside / himself with rage / when he saw the mess
(a) (b) (c)
/ No error
d)

D

3. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is 'd' (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)
Her clothes / were bespattered / by mud. / No error
(a) (b) (c) (d)

C

4. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
He showed a flagrant disregard for anyone else's feelings.
(a) disregard at
(b) disregard over
(c) disregard with
(d) No improvement.

D

5. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
Looked over from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand.
(a) Looked with (
b) Looked at
(c) Looked for
(d) No improvement.

B

6. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity
(a) will call considerable
(b) will call at considerable
(c) will call with considerable
(d) No improvement.

D

7. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
Bogus social workers have been preying over old people living alone.
(a) preying with
(b) preying at
(c) preying on
(d) No improvement.

C

8. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The building is a prime example of 1960s architecture.
(a) primary
(b) paramount
(c) primitive
(d) No improvement

D

9. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The whole family rallied round when mother was ill
(a) rallied over
(b) rallied at
(c) rallied with
(d) No improvement.

D

10. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
Gangs of youth went at the rampage in the city yesterday.
(a) with the rampage
(b) on the rampage
(c) over the rampage
(d) No improvement.

B

11. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
You must atone with your sins before you expect any pardon.
(a) atone at
(b) atone to
(c) atone for
(d) No improvement.

C

12. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
Each furniture on display in this hall is on sale.
(a) Each of the furniture
(b) Each piece of furniture
(c) Each one of the furniture
(d) No improvement

B

13. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The child should that he might attract attention.
(a) to attract attention
(b) in attracting attention
(c) that he may attract attention
(d) No improvement.

A

14. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
He insisted on he was innocent.
(a) insistent on that
(b) insisted that
(c) insisted with
(d) No improvement.

B

15. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
If you are living near a market you should be ready to bear the disturbances caused by traffic.
(a) to bear upon
(b) to bear with
(c) to bear in
(d) No improvement.

B

16. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The company goes to great lengths to ensure that employees can be comfortable in their work environment.
(a) should enjoy comfort
(b) will be comfortable
(c) are comfortable
(d) No improvement

C

17. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
Whatever my students come across new words, I ask them to look for them in the dictionary.
(a) to look it up
(b) to look them up
(c) to look at them
(d) No improvement

B

18. Following sentence is given with three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the bold part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (d).
The tension between us had eased a little.
(a) eased off
(b) eased up
(c) eased over
(d) No improvement

B

19. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
He has a reputation for being a .... critic.
(a) forthcoming
(b) forthwith
(c) forthright
(d) fortified

C

20. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
The building had a/an ....... air of sadness about it.
(a) temperate
(b) integral
(c) tangible
(d) intangible

C

21. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
The train was ...... delayed by the accident.
(a) inevitably
(b) invariably
(c) inexactly
(d) inexhaustibly

A

22. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
Some students are ....... and want to take only the courses for which they see immediate value.
(a) reclusive
(b) pragmatic
(c) ambivalent
(d) consistent

B

23. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
The young man was quickly promoted when his employers saw how ..... he was.
(a) indolent
(b) cursory
(c) assiduous
(d) indigent

D

24. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
I have no ..... motive in offering this advice; I seek no personal advantage.
(a) magnanimous
(b) implied
(c) altruistic
(d) ulterior

D

25. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
It is imperative that the Government initiates swift action on such a critical recommendation if its intention of tackling the menace of spurious drugs is to carry some ...... with the general public.
(a) credibility
(b) credulity
(c) credulousness
(d) creditableness

A

26. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
The new office block is a/an ...... on the landscape.
(a) humiliation
(b) ugliness
(c) excrescence
(d) oddity

D

27. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
Putin's overwhelming victory clearly shows that what the Russian wants is a strong leader who will ..... Mother Russia to her former pride and glory.
(a) restate
(b) restore
(c) rescue
(d) retrieve

B

28. Following sentence has a blank space and four words or groups of words are given after the sentence. Out of these four choices, select the word or group of words which you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.
Medical ethics ....... a doctor to have a love affair with a patient.
(a) censure
(b) forbid
(c) contraindicate
(d) disallow

B

29. In The following 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.
The concept of death
P : that it has been reduced
Q : as an inevitability
R : is so ancient
S : to a cliche
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SPRQ (b) QRPS (c) SRPQ (d) QPRS

B

30. In The following 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.
The unfortunate reality
P : as a result of this decline England is
Q : peripheral sport in England and
R : is cricket is today a
S : peripheral to world cricket.
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQPR (b) RPQS (c) SPQR (d) RQPS

D

31. In The following 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.
Like most people,
P : all of their behaviour
Q : entrepreneurs are complex
R : can explain
S : and no one theory
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QPRS (b) RSQP (c) QSRP (d) RPQS

C

32. In The following 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. Today
P : in a fishbowl
Q : where any action may be the subject of media scrutiny
R : managers at most large organisations
S : realise that they operate
The proper sequence should be :
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR (c) RPSQ (d) QSPR

A

33. In The following 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. If
P : no amount of experience could alter them
Q : they could be fixed at birth and
R : completely dictated by heredity
S : personality characteristics were
The proper sequence should be :
(a) QRSP (b) SPQR (c) QPSR (d) SRQP

D

34. In The following 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.
The specific
P : ability requirements of the job
Q : depend on the
R : required for adequate job performance
S : intellectual or physical abilities
The sequence should be :
(a) PQRS (b) SRQP (c) PRQS (d) SQRP

B

35. In The following 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.
The expenditure on developmental activities
P : has drastically cut down
Q : has been possible
R : on non-developmental activities
S : because the government
The proper sequence should be :

(a) PSQR (b) QRPS (c) PRQS (d) QSPR

D

36. In The following 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.
The most
P : anyone is about
Q : difficult question doing the rounds
R : an early resumption of talks
S : now is how optimistic
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PRQS (b) QSPR (c) PSQR (d) QRPS

B

37. In The following 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.
The government guidelines
P : to moneylenders as there are no records of the debt
Q : of suicide victims who were in debt
R : therefore do not allow
S : the giant of compensation to families
The proper sequence should be :
(a) PSQP (b) PQRS (c) RQSP (d) PSQR

A

38. In The following 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.
In the distance
P : with fresh snow
Q : the first mountain range
R : and through a gap.
S : rises a mist of light clouds
The proper sequence should be :
(a) SQRP (b) PRQS (c) SRQP (d) PQRS

C

39. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
He was sitting next to her.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

C

40. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
I shall tell you more about it in my next.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

A

41. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
What next ?
(a) (b) (c) (d)

B

42. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
I shall see you next Monday.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

A

43. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
The earth revolves round the sun.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

D

44. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
HE came round to their belief.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

C

45. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
A square peg in a round hole.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

A

46. In the given sentence the single underlined word is used as different parts of speech in English Grammar. Mark the answer as
(a) if the underlined word is used as Adjective.
(b) if the underlined word is used as Noun.
(c) if the underlined word is used as Adverb.
(d) if the underlined word is used as Preposition.
The evening was a round of pleasures.
(a) (b) (c) (d)

B

47. Sentences given when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
I. Participation involves more than the formal sharing of decisions.
II. Through anticipation, individuals or organisations consider trends and make plans, shielding institutions from trauma of learning by shock.
III. Innovative learning involves both anticipation and participation.
IV. It is an attitude characterised by co-operation, dialogue and empathy.

(a) II, III, IV, I (b) I, II, III, IV (c) III, II, I, IV (d) IV, I, II, III

C

48. Sentences given when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
I. Such a system will help identify and groom executives for positions of strategists.
II. Evaluation of performance is more often than not done for the purpose of reward or punishment for past performance.
III. They must become an integral part of the executive system.
IV. Even where the evaluation system is for one's promotion to assume higher responsibilities it rarely includes terms that are a key for playing the role of strategists effectively, e.g., the skills of playing the role of change agent and creative problem solving.

(a) IV, III, I, II (b) IV, III, II, I (c) III, IV, II, I (d) II, IV, III, I

D

49. Sentences given when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
I. In the past, the customized tailoring units were localised to the township or city and catered exclusively to domestic demand.
II. Traditionally, Indians preferred custom-made clothing and the concept of ready-to-wear is a relatively recent one.
III. Consumer awareness of styling issues and the convenience afforded by ready-to-wear helped the RMG industry, make small inroads into the domestic market in the 1980s.
IV. The customized tailoring outfits have always been a major source of clothing for domestic market.

(a) II, III, IV, I (b) II, IV, I, III (c) III, IV, II, I (d) IV, II, I, III

B

50. There are four statements, of which one is incorrect. choose
the incorrect one.
(a) Somnabulism is act of sleep walking.
(b) When someone finds his metier he gets his true vocation.
(c) A maverick is an unorthodox or an independent mine person.
(d) Matins are evening prayers.

D