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General English
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In English section although questions are basic level, the options will
confuse the candidate as they look similar. practice and proper time
allocation will enable you to complete the section easily.
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Grammatical errors are the most commonly made mistakes in English
test. So think slowly and speak yourself before answering the questions.
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Directions (Q.1 - 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any
grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error if any, will be in one part
of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'no error',
the answer is (5).
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The temple is located over (1)/ such a high altitude that it is (2)/ impossible to
go there (3)/ during winter season. (4)/ No error (5).
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The builders have (1)/ promised to the customers (2)/ that the construction will be
(3)/ completed as soon as possible. (4)/ No error (5).
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On enquiry (1)/ the correspondent has come to know (2)/ that one of his
students (3)/ have got the second rank. (4)/ No error (5).
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Kiran was extremely (1)/ happy when he (2)/ saw his favourite (3)/ actor near
at the mall. (4)/ No error (5).
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Kiranmayi managed to (1)/ answer all the questions (2)/ whereas her friend
answered (3)/ only a few. (4)/ No error (5).
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Directions (Q.6 - 10): In the following questions, a sentence has been given with
some of its parts in bold. To make the sentence correct, replace the bold part with
correct alternative given below. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer is (5).
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Motivating is an act to stimulate a person to take part in any activity.
1) Motivation is an act to stimulate
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2) Motivation is an act of stimulate
3) Motivating is an act for stimulating
4) Motivation is an act to stimulating
5) No correction required
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Unit Banking System is that system where an individual bank takes the
banking business.
1) bank undertakes for the banking business
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2) bank undertakes the banking business
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3) bank takes up the bank's business
4) bank undertake the banking business
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5) No correction required
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Despite the best efforts made by the UPA Govt. the condition of the country is
not being improved.
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1) is not improve
2) is being shown improvement
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3) have not been improved
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4) has not improved
5) No correction required
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The branch manager is busy with the meeting.
1) is busy for the
2) is busy on the
4) is busy in the
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3) being with busy
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Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.
1) who could have seen invisible
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2) who should have seen invisible
3) who can't see the invisible
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4) who will have seen invisible
5) No correction required
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Directions (Q.11 - 15): Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C) (D), (E), (F)
and (G) in proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below.
(A) It was broadcast over All India Radio in the form of Farmer's Weather
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(B) The profile of the farmers is fast changing and with the revolution in the
I.T. sector the dissemination of information to farmers too is taking
multi-channel routes.
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(C) The programme had become so popular that one of the varieties of rice
was, in fact, named as Radio Rice.
(D) Weather Forecasting Service was introduced by the India Meteorological
Department for the benefit of farmers even before independence in 1945.
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(E) For a very long time, programmes like Krishi Darshan aired by All India
Radio were the only source of information for farmers across the country.
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(F) But times have since changed.
(G) SMS and voice messages on Mobiles are the latest techniques to reach out to
the farmers.
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Which of the following sentences is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A
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3) D
4) E
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5) E
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5) C
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Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
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1) A
2) D
3) E
4) B
5) G
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Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
1) A
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4) D
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1) G
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Which of the following sentences is the SECOND sentence after
rearrangement?
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2) B
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3) G
4) E
5) C
Which of the following is the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
1) G
2) B
3) C
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Directions (Q.16 - 20): Below is given a single word with its meaning in different
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contexts as options. You have to select all those options, which are synonymous of
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the word when the context is changed. Select the correct alternative from 1), 2),
3), 4) and 5) which represents all those synonyms.
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Intelligence:
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(A) Sagacity
(B) Contemplation
(C) Wit
(D) Vivacity
1) Only (D)
2) Only (A)
4) Both (B) and (D)
5) Only (A), (C) and (D)
3) Both (A) and (C)
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Pseudo:
(A) Discreet (B) Spurious
(C) Counterfeit
(D) Prowess
1) Only (C)
2) Both (B) and (C)
3) Both (B) and (D)
4) Only (A), (B) and (C)
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5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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(A) Satire
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Ridicule:
(B) Gallop
(C) Scoff
(D) Vex
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1) Both (A) and (D)
2) Only (A)
4) Only (A), (C) and (D)
5) Both (A) and (C)
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Hindrance:
(A) Obstruction
(C) Interception
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1) Only (B)
3) Only (C)
3) Both (B) and (C)
(B) Interruption
(D) Retardation
2) Both (A) and (B)
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5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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Oil:
(A) Lipid
(B) Naphtha
(C) Lard
(D) Mustard
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1) Only (A)
2) Both (A) and (D)
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3) Only (A), (B) and (D)
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4) Only (A), (B) and (C)
5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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Directions (Q.21 - 25): In each of these questions, two of the words are related in
some way, i.e. they are similar or opposite. Pick out the option which represents
that pair.
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(A) Shabby
(B) Pity
(C) Praise
(D) Clemency
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1) A-B
2) B-C
4) B-D
5) A-D
3) A-C
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(A) Ridicule
(B) Extinct
(C) Praise
(D) Impede
1) C-D
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2) B-C
(A) Erroneous
(B) Obscure
(C) Servile
(D) Fallacious
1) A-D
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3) A-C
2) B-C
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3) C-D
5) A-D
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5) B-D
4) C-D
5) B-D
4) C-D
5) B-D
4) A-C
(A) Propitious
(B) Defile
(C) Contaminate
(D) Ambiguous
1) A-C
3) B-C
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(A) Syllabus
(B) Coarse
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(C) Journals
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(D) Fine
1) A-C
2) A-B
3) B-C
Directions (Q.26 - 30): Each sentence below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank
which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
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Some of the directors ...... not extended ...... support to the proposal.
1) can, a
2) has, our
4) may, their
5) have, their
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1) found, soon
2) booked, in advance
4) valued, before
5) purchased, early
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3) saw, earlier
He is one of the ...... players ...... the world.
2) best, in
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4) good, by
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He ...... his ticket well ......
1) most, of
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5) more, on
You should make ...... that you submit all the certificates ...... obtain a receipt.
1) sure, and
2) confident, and
4) progress, and
5) known, though
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3) certain, but
...... he is weak, he ...... to work.
1) Though, continues
2) Eventhough, makes
3) Despite of, forgets
4) Though, yet
5) For, still
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Directions (Q.31 - 40): In the following passage, some of the words have been left
out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the
options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate
words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete.
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Many times people ...(31)... lying by saying, ''This is only a small lie. When the
big one ...(32)... I'll tell the truth''. In reality ...(33)... we tell enough of small lies, when
the big one comes, we end up telling a bigger lie. Why? Because these ...(34)... become
permanent. Similarly, we ...(35)... cowardice often enough, consoling ourselves that
when the big ...(36)... comes, I will show courage. We end up showing cowardice.
...(37)... that's what we have practised and it has become ...(38).... Remember practice
only makes permanent ...(39)... we practise. Only perfect practice makes ...(40)....
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1) letter
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2) while
4) whomever
5) sometimes
1) behaviours
2) nature
4) etiquette
5) ways
1) know
2) treat
4) behave
5) practise
1) time
2) moment
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1) now
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3) characters
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3) evaluate
3) price
5) prize
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3) Since
5) When
1) permanent
2) transitory
4) difficult
5) futile
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3) when
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4) Because
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4) challenging
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3) refuse
5) conceal
1) appears
4) discloses
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2) tell
4) justify
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1) that
2) never
4) whenever
5) whoever
1) happiness
2) perfect
4) easy
5) pleasure
3) temporary
3) whatever
3) joy
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Answers
1-1; Replace 'over' with 'at'.
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2-2; Remove 'to'.
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3-4; Replace 'have' with 'has'.
4-4; Remove 'at'.
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5-5; No error.
6-1; 7-2; 8-4; 9-5; 10-5
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(Q.11-15): D A E C F B G
11-4; 12-2; 13-3; 14-5; 15-1; 16-3; 17-2; 18-5; 19-5; 20-4; 21-4; 22-3; 23-1;
24-3; 25-5; 26-5; 27-2; 28-2; 29-1; 30-1; 31-4; 32-2; 33-3; 34-1; 35-5; 36-2;
37-4; 38-1; 39-3; 40-2.
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Writer: B.Krishna Kumar
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