MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF STENOGRAPHER GRADEII

(CONTRACT) UNDER DP&AR (SSW), GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM. May (2015)
SECTION - B (50 Questions)

Directions (Questions 1 – 8): Indicate the correct meaning of the given idioms and phrases :
1. Nip in the bud

(a) to train at a young age (b) to hurt someone badly

(c) to deceive a friend (d) to destroy at the very beginning.

2. Ploughing the sand

(a) to be hardworking (b) useless labour (c) to earn great achievements (d) to plant seeds

3. His most trusted friend proved to be a snake in the grass

(a) a hidden enemy (b) cowardly and brutal

(c) an unreliable and deceitful person (d) low and mean

4. Chip of the old block

(a) a piece of sculpture (b) building materials

(c) a superb work of art (d) the son resembling the father

5. She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisis

(a) temper (b) irritation (c) composure (d) anger

6. Nine days’ wonder

(a) a place of divinity (b) to be awestruck (c) a short-lived glory (d) a fairy-tale

7. To kiss the dust

(a) to be humiliated (b) to humble oneself (c) to surrender (d) to worship someone

8. Loaves and fishes

(a) a square meal (b) bread and butter (c) paupers and beggars (d) worldly benefits
Directions (Questions 9 – 14) : Read the following passage carefully and choose the best
answer to each of the questions out of the four alternatives :
White cement is the basic raw material for producing cement tiles and cement paint which are used
extensively in building construction. The main consumers of white cement are, therefore, cement tile and
cement paint manufacturing units. These consumers, mostly in the small scale sector, are today facing a major
crisis because of a significant increase in the price of white cement during a short period. The present annual
licensed production capacity of white and grey cement in the country is approximately 3.5 lakh tonnes. The
average demand is 2-2.5 tonnes. This means that there is idle capacity to the tune of one lakh tonnes or more.
The price rise is, therefore, not a phenomenon arising out of inadequate production capacity but evidently
because of artificial scarcity created by the manufacturers in their self-interest. The main reason for the
continuing spurt in cement price is its decontrol. As it is, there is stiff competition in the cement paint and tile
manufacturing business. Any further price revision at this stage is bound to have a severe adverse impact on
the market conditions. The Government should take adequate steps to ensure that suitable controls are
brought in. Else it should allow import of cement.

9. Why is the price of cement going up?

(a) Because the Government is controlling the quota. (b) Because of export of white cement.
(c) Because of extensive usage of white cement for construction. (d) None of the above.

10. Which of the following statements is false according to the passage?

(a) White cement is a controlled product.

(b) Increase in price of white cement is not because of production problem.
(c) Price rise in white cement would upset cement tile market.
(d) Most cement paint manufacturers are from small scale sector.

11. What is the crisis being faced by the cement tile manufacturers as described in the passage?

(a) White cement is priced very low. (b) White cement prices are very high.
(c) White cement is being exported. (d) White cement is not of good quality.

12. Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word ‘idle’ as used in the passage?

(a) lazy (b) clumsy (c) large (d) excess

13. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

(a) White cement is not used in the manufacture of paint.

(b) White cement forms a minor part of tile manufacturing.
(c) White cement is very important for tile manufacturing.
(d) White cement is used only for making paints.

14. What is the author’s suggestion to bring down prices?

(a) Government should control the white cement market. (b) Production capacity should be increased.
(c) Usage of white cement in other areas should be reduced. (d) Competition among manufacturers of cement
paints and tiles should be reduced.

Directions (Questions 15 – 24) : Fill in the blanks with the correct parts of speech:
15. The profits will be equally divided __________ the two partners.

(a) among (b) by (c) with (d) between

16. His chances are __________ than mine.

(a) less (b) lesser (c) few (d) fewer

17. A horse is __________ like an elephant.

(a) not (b) never (c) nothing (d) none

18. I had injured my knee four years ago but I have been feeling pain in it __________.

(a) even now (b) since (c) until now (d) ever since

19. Have you received any letter from your son __________?

(a) lately (b) late (c) of late (d) last

20. He comes __________ a good family.

(a) out of (b) off (c) of (d) from

21. The __________ news from the war front is very disappointing.

(a) next (b) further (c) latest (d) nearest

22. The tiger jumped __________ the stag.

(a) on (b) upon (c) at (d) with

23. Dishonesty is always detrimental __________ progress in life.

(a) on (b) in (c) to (d) for

24. The robbers not only injured the landlord but also decamped __________ booty.

(a) off (b) to (c) about (d) with

Directions (Questions 25 – 30): Identify the notion/concept expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
25. The old lady goes for a walk in the morning.

(a) progressive (b) habitual (c) possibility (d) locative

26. Unless you pay you will be refused admission.

(a) advice (b) affirmative (c) threat (d) prohibition

27. If I were you, I would not care for such a man.

(a) suggestion (b) possibility (c) advice (d) order

28. May you live long!

(a) strong possibility (b) likelihood c) determination d) wish

29. The manager said to his assistant, “Let the customers in.”

(a) permission (b) order (c) suggestion (d) both (b) and (c)

30. She will be waiting for me when I reach her home.

(a) future possibility (b) future progressive (c) wish (d) possibility

Directions (Questions 31 – 36): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option:

31. The verdict of the Judges that he is guilty has been challenged.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

32. He denied to have sold spurious drugs to the customers.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

33. Morning walk is a good exercise, therefore everybody should walk.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

34. Everyone wonders how she completed this work.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

35. Although they were tired, they worked late into the night.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

36. You permit me and I shall leave the room.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

 Directions (Questions 37 – 42) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences:
37. Rich as he is, he is not happy.

(a) noun clause (b) principal clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

38. I do not know whom she is teaching.

(a) noun clause (b) relative clause (c) adverb clause (d) adjective clause

39. He told me what his father told him.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) principal clause (d) adjective clause

40. I shall go to the place where my friend lives.

(a) relative clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

41. He could not utter a single word to his son who, when he arrived, was in a dejected mood.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) principal clause (d) adjective clause

42. Since my brother came, he has been teaching.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) adverb clause (c) principal clause (d) adjective clause

Directions (Questions 43– 50): Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase out of the given
choices:
43. The prisoner was released on __________ for good behaviour.

(a) probation (b) bail (c) parole (d) guarantee

44. The brilliant students will be __________ scholarships.

(a) rewarded (b) awarded (c) forwarded (d) honoured

45. The salt spray has gradually __________ the bridge.

(a) eroded (b) spoilt (c) demolished (d) ravaged

46. On seeing the police approach, the miscreants __________.

(a) cooled their heels (b) wore at their heels (c) took to their heels (d) took upon their heels

47. If a speech is full of pompous words, it is __________.

(a) verbose (b) bombastic (c) grandiose (d) grandiloquent

48. Because of the bitter experiences of the past he __________ everywhere.

(a) disbelieves (b) suspects fou l (c) sees a danger (d) smells a rat

49. He is very __________ on meeting foreigners and befriending them

(a) anxious (b) find (c) insistent (d) keen

50. We don’t know what __________ him to commit this crime.

(a) excited (b) roused (c) prompted (d) attracted

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO

THE POST OF STENOGRAPHER GRADE-III (CONTRACT) UNDER DP&AR (SSW), GOVERNMENT
OF MIZORAM. May ( 2015)
SECTION - B (80 Marks)
All questions carry equal marks of 2 each. Attempt all questions. This Section should
be answered only on the OMR Response Sheet provided.

Directions (Questions 1 – 8): Indicate the correct meaning of the given idioms and phrases :
1. To learn the ropes

(a) knowledge of different types of ropes (b) good in tying ropes

(c) know how something is done or organized (d) learning how to tie knots

2. Go haywire

(a) go seriously wrong (b) making wire with hay (c) climbing on a wire (d) to go near a hay

3. Bring a lump to one’s throat

(a) difficult to swallow (b) to have sore throat

(c) to make one feel very emotional (d) strangle someone on the neck.

4. Talk shop

(a) talk about fashion (b) talk exclusively about shopping

(c) talk exclusively about business or professional affairs (d) to indulge in gossip

5. I am certain ‘he has an axe to grind’ in this matter

(a) to have a personal interest (b) to grind something (c) to have a good axe (d) to come to halt
6. It is difficult to compete with Thanga because ‘he has the gift of the gab’

(a) to do the right thing (b) to be very rich (c) to get lots of gifts (d) a talent for speaking.

7. Made of money

(a) smelling of money (b) very wealthy (c) place where money is made (d) to exchange
money.

8. To get off scot free

(a) to be completely free (b) to get off at Scotland

(c) be released without punishment (d) relating to Scotland

Directions (Questions 9 – 14): Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer
to each of the questions out of the four alternatives:
On the morning of 31st August, 1573, 3000 horsemen of the Imperial Mughal army paused at the bank of the
Sabarmati. The rebels, they were after, lay just beyond the swollen river but the soldiers were exhausted, they
had traversed 960 kilometers of difficult terrain in nine days riding almost continuously. Suddenly a warrior on
a chestnut charger plunged into the raging torrent. As man and horse struggled on to the opposite bank, a
thrill ran through the army. It was the emperor, Jalal uddin Akbar ! With a roar, the soldiers followed him across
and within two days, they had put down the rebellion so thoroughly that Gujarat remained in Mughal hands
for the next 185 years.

9. The rebels were camped :

(a) across the Sabarmati river (b) on the banks of Sabarmati river (c) in Gujarat (d) in imperial Mughal courts

10. The soldiers were exhausted because

(a) the rebels were strong (b) the river was flooded (c) they rode almost continuously (d) none of the
above

11. The expression “swollen river” means :

(a) a river in flood (b) a calm and serene river (c) a deep river (d) a shallow river

12. The Mughal soldiers didn’t cross the river because :

(a) they were cowards (b) they had joined hands with the rebels
(c) they were waiting for the king to arrive (d) they were tired after a difficult journey

13. The sudden arrival of king Akbar :

(a) surprised the soldiers (b) angered the soldiers (c) dismayed the soldiers (d) enthused the soldiers

14. The attack on the rebels turned out to be :

(a) a dismal failure (b) a grand success (c) of no particular significance (d) an ordinary affair

Directions (Questions 15 – 19): Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions:

15. She is senior ______ me in service.

(a) to (b) than (c) above (d) before

16. Be patient _____ children.

(a) at (b) for (c) with (d) between

17. That man is worthy _____ a better job.

(a) for (b) in (c) of (d) with

18. What’s the time ______ your watch ?

(a) in (b) on (c) by (d) at

19. Do not make me choose _____ the two of you.

(a) with (b) between (c) among (d) over

Directions (Questions 20 – 24) : Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase from the given
choices :
20. He plays football ________ cricket.

(a) within (b) after (c) beside (d) besides

21. Too many skyscrapers _______ the view along the beach.

(a) clear (b) reveal (c) obstruct (d) connect

22. ___ a busy city, Pompeii was virtually destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

(a) once (b) once it was (c) that once (d) it was once

23. I have lost my purse. Can I ______ some money from you ?

(a) loan (b) hire (c) borrow (d) demand

24. Many people in Mumbai celebrated Diwali in a grand way _______ the high prices.

(a) even if (b) even though (c) because of (d) in spite of

 Directions (Question 25 – 29) : Identify the notion/concept expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the four alternatives mentioned against each sentence :
25. You shall be punished for that.

(a) advice (b) prohibition (c) threat (d) promise

26. Will you have tea ?

(a) command (b) possibility (c) invitation (d) request

27. I used to live in Lunglei when I was a girl.

(a) discontinued habit (b) suggestion (c) likelihood (d) strong possibility

28. We ought to love our neighbours.

(a) determination (b) moral obligation (c) arrangement (d) none of these

29. You should have been more careful.

(a) future obligation (b) wish (c) strong desire (d) past obligation

Directions (Question 30 – 35) : Analyze the given sentences and choose the correct option :
30. He came, he saw, he conquered.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

31. Everything comes to a diligent and patient man.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence

32. Tell me where you live.

(a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) simple sentence

33. Spare the rod and spoil the child.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

34. He will pay only under compulsion.

(a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence

35. If I make a promise, I keep it.

(a) complex sentence (b) compound sentence (c) compound sentence

Directions (Questions 36 – 40) : In the given sentences, pick the correct clause of the verbs
underlined :
36. It is clear that he was guilty.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Relative clause

37. You will succeed if you work hard.

(a) Adverb clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Principal clause (d) Noun clause

38. The boy who has long hair failed in the test.

(a) Adverb clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Relative clause

39. No one knows who he is.

(a) Adverb clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Principal clause

40. You can put it wherever you like

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Noun clause (d) Relative clause

MIZORAMM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF

COMPUTER OPERATOR (CONTRACT) UNDER SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT, AUGUST (2016)

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 1-16) from the four alternatives given below, choose the correct
meaning of the idioms and phrases given in italics in the sentences :
1. The political candidate won the election because he had the gift of the gab.

(a) money to bribe people (b) a talent for speaking (c) an attractive physique (d) good political
connections

2. My grandfather was a man of letters:

(a) a writer (b) a good speaker (c) a correspondent (d) a learned man

3. Mrs. Malley was always tired because her young son was a ball of fire.

(a) energetic and active (b) feverish and sick (c) crying incessantly (d) disobedient

4. John hated to attend parties because he always felt like a bull in a China shop at social events

(a) unwanted (b) clumsy and awkward (c) quiet and silent person (d) too popular

5. I could not attend church yesterday because I was out of sorts.

(a) too busy with work (b) feeling unwell (c) out of the country (d) having a quarrel with someone

6. The late singer David Bowie cast a long shadow over other musicians.

(a) blocked other’s success (b) is above average height (c) encouraged other people
(d) had a great influence

7. Despite his brave words, the soldier had a hidden yellow streak.

(a) a secret (b) cruelty (c) a weapon (d) cowardliness

8. I got this second-hand car for a song.

(a) for free (b) for a musical performance (c) cheaply (d) in exchange for something

9. After working for three straight hours on the report, I decided to call it a day.

(a) it is now night-time (b) the day’s work is done (c) to give up on it (d) it needs to be redone

10. Learning to cook is child’s play; all it takes is practice.

(a) very easy (b) a relaxing pastime (c) very hectic (d) very tricky

11. The outing would have been much better if the guide had not been such a wet blanket.

(a) sick person (b) overweight person (c) dull or depressing person (d) fast talker

12. The lawyer promised to help the defendant, no strings attached.

(a) secretly (b) for a small fee (c) in exchange for favours (d) without any conditions

13. It was an open secret that the vacant post had already been promised to the Chairman’s son.

(a) known to everybody (b) not known to anyone (c) known to some (d) declared to everyone

14. Despite being a huge celebrity, she was really down to earth.

(a) plain-looking (b) sensible and practical (c) not very rich (d) generous and fun

15. Looking at the state of the world nowadays, I feel it is all going to the dogs.
(a) deteriorating (b) progressing (c) class-separation (d) destroyed

16. He had been recently divorced so we had to skirt around the topic of relationships.

(a) constantly talk about (b) sympathize with (c) inform everyone (d) avoid talking about

Directions (Question 17-32): Read the following passage carefully and choose the appropriate answer to each
of the questions out of the four alternatives:

Man is a social animal. But living in society is not an easy job. There are social codes of conduct to be followed
if one is to live in civilised society. How one behaves with others, how he approaches another person and how
far he is successful in playing his role in the society indicates his manners. So, broadly speaking, we can define
manners to be well established standard of conduct on the social life. - 3 - Nobody is born with inherent good
manners. Everyone either learns or acquires them. The best place to cultivate manners and etiquettes is the
home which is a miniature society and where the child spends most of its time. Children try to imitate their
parents and elders in their behaviour and slowly learn and acquire certain traits of character that they have
learnt at home. In the school, the teacher plays an important role in cultivation of good manners and
etiquettes. Teachers with their ideal behaviour imbibe good manners in the school students. Anywhere we go,
we are judged by the way we speak because it is a good indicator of our character and personality. How we
speak, both to people who are younger and older than us, reflects our personality. More than anything, our
manner of speaking to people who are socially inferior to us speaks a great deal about our character. The well-
mannered person interacts with everyone in the same polite manner, regardless of age, sex, class, gender or
religion. He does not discriminate, but respects each individual regardless of their status. He always tries to
avoid offensive and harsh words and always shows respect to others. It is also equally important to be very
careful about one’s behaviour in any social gathering. Not only our words, but our action and gestures should
also be polite. Polite actions include opening doors for others, greeting them, giving up our seats in public
transportations, not encroaching on their personal space, etc. Give everybody an equal opportunity to speak
and never try to speak while another person is speaking. Respect the person who is speaking. Do not get
agitated if one does not agree with you or when you disagree with others. In a group of people always wait for
your turn to speak. Do not monopolise the whole conversation. If ever you want to criticise anybody, do it in a
manner that it does not hurt the person. Do it in a polite and civilised manner. It has often been said that
‘manners maketh man’. It is good manners that define us as civilised persons. We judge people based on their
words and actions and the polite, well-mannered individual is immediately perceived as mature, confident and
capable. One may amass great wealth or fame, but if his manners are unpleasant, he does not command
respect. Therefore, if one wants to be considered as a respectable and confident person, he first has to treat
others in a respectable manner. By cultivating good manners, one can thereby, become the person that he
wishes to be.

17. Manners may be defined as:

(a) success in playing one’s role in society (b) how we act when we are at home
(c) standard of conduct in society (d) something you are born with

18. One should cultivate manners at home because

 (a) we should respect our family (b) it is a miniature society
(c) we do not learn manners anywhere else (d) living in society is not an easy job

19. Children learn their manners through

(a) lessons (b) imitation (c) society (d) instructions

20. How do teachers cultivate good manners?

(a) by their ideal behaviour (b) by lecturing the students (c) by giving notes (d) by cultivation

21. The well-mannered person speaks to his social inferiors

(a) only when necessary (b) in a rude and offensive way

(c) the same way as everyone else (d) in a soft, pleasant tone

22. When someone does not agree with you,

(a) avoid becoming agitated (b) monopolise the conversation

(c) interrupt them respectfully (d) avoid speaking

23. The word “monopolise” means

(a) a board game (b) to speak in a rough tone (c) to overpower someone (d) to obtain exclusive control

24. When criticising someone, it is best to do so in a

(a) civilised manner (b) soft voice (c) pleasant tone (d) quiet manner

25. Find the word in the passage which means ‘intruding beyond acceptable limits’.

(a) amass (b) interacts (c) encroaching (d) offensive

26. What does ‘manners maketh man’ mean?

(a) only men are capable of manners (b) your manners reveal who you are
(c) good manners make us civilized (d) you are a confident, reliable individual

27. Living in society is not an easy job because:

(a) one must interact with all sorts of people (b) man is a social animal and cannot live alone
(c) one has to play his role in society (d) one must follow socially-accepted codes of conduct

28. Good manners are

(a) inherent (b) acquired (c) imitated (d) taught

29. The well-mannered individual interacts with different people

(a) in the same polite way (b) in a low, pleasant voice

(c) according to their status (d) with polite gestures and actions
30. A person can earn respect by

(a) amassing great wealth (b) first treating others with respect
(c) giving everyone an opportunity to speak (d) appearing confident and capable

31. People judge us on the way we speak because

(a) we interact with all kinds of people (b) it is a reflection of our personality
(c) it reveals our role in society (d) it is a way to cultivate good manners

32. One can become the person that he wishes to be by

(a) developing good manners (b) by treating others respectfully

(c) by being a civilised person (d) by gaining wealth and fame

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 33- 38) Identify the correct form of prepositions from the alternatives
given under each sentence:
33. The boy jumped __________ the wall.

(a) upon (b) over (c)to (d) above

34. I am indifferent __________ your malicious lies

(a) about (b) with (c) of (d) to

35. I have made full preparation __________ the function.

(a) for (b) of (c) to (d) on

36. I have complete faith __________ your decision.

(a) with (b) upon (c) in (d) of

37. The drunk driver ran __________ the puppy.

(a) into (b) over (c) against (d) on

38. I shall return __________ this week itself.

(a) within (b) by (c) on (d) at

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 39-44) Identify the parts of speech for each underlined word:

39. This phone is much better than that.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Noun

40. Poverty is a huge problem in India.

(a) Adverb (b) Verb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

41. Smoking has a bad effect on one’s health.

(a) Preposition (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

42. I have supported you a lot in the past, but not anymore.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Verb

43. He came yesterday to see you, but you were out.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Noun

44. She coloured her hair green.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) preposition

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 45 – 48) Identify the correct verb-form to fill in the blanks:

45. I __________ my medications since last week.

(a) have missed (b) was missing (c) have been missing (d) miss

46. The plane __________ by the time you get to the airport.

(a) will be arriving (b) shall arrive (c) had arrived (d) will have arrived

47. She __________________ several jobs since graduating from college.

(a) has had (b) has (c) will have (d) had had

48. ________________________ your umbrella with you when you leave?

(a) Will you be taking (b) Will you have taken (c) Will you take (d) You will take

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 49 – 53) Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option:

49. The poor labourer came to me with his starving family.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

50. I could not come, for I was down with fever.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Simple sentence

51. Finishing my book, I placed it on the table.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Simple sentence (c) Complex sentence

52. The poor man paid off his debts in time, but that still failed to satisfy his creditors who demanded more.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

53. I have sold my car which was red in colour.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Simple sentence (c) Complex sentence

Directions (Questions 54-58): Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences:
54. Where is the money that I gave you yesterday?

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) co-ordinate clause (d) adverb clause

55. The book which was stolen was mine.

(a) adverb clause (b) adjective clause (c) co-ordinate clause (d) noun clause

56. I have been ill since I came here three days ago.

(a) adverb clause (b) co-ordinate clause (c) noun clause (d) adjective clause

57. I am happy to know that you have succeeded.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) co-ordinate clause (d) adjective clause

58. He carried his laptop with him wherever he went.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) adjective clause (c) noun clause (d) adverb clause

Directions (Questions 59-64): Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given below:
59. He did not fail to turn up.

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) negative (d) imperative

60. That a mere beggar should scorn his king!

(a) imperative (b) exclamatory (c) interrogative (d) assertive

61. Leave the room this instant!

(a) interrogative (b) exclamatory (c) assertive (d) imperative

62. We were unable to complete our task.

(a) negative (b) exclamatory (c) assertive (d) interrogative

63. Would that I were a rich man, what riches I would shower upon you!

(a) exclamatory (b) interrogative (c) assertive (d) negative

64. How dare you disobey my orders?

(a) exclamatory (b) negative (c) imperative (d) interrogative

Directions (Questions 65-72): identify the correct usage of the words given in the alternatives below:

65. The Director said that he was sorry for my ________________.

(a) lost (b) loose (c) loss (d) lose

66. The furious boss shouted at the drunken clerk, “__________________ fired!”

(a) You’re (b) Your (c) You (d) You’ll

67. May God have _____________ on you.

(a) sympathy (b) compassion (c) sorry (d) mercy

68. What a _________________ garden you have!

(a) lovely (b) beloved (c) lovable (d) loving

69. ___________________ an example to support your answer.

(a) Sight (b) Site (c) Cite (d) Side

70. Your notes are ______________ because your handwriting is so untidy.

(a) ineligible (b) inedible (c) illegible (d) indelible

71. The son vowed to ____________ the murder of his father.

(a) vengeance (b) revenge (c) violence (d) avenge

72. The father gave his _____________ to the marriage of his daughter.

(a) ascent (b) assent (c) accent (d) ascension

DIRECTIONS (QUESTION 73 -80) Identify the word that gives the nearest meaning of the underlined words in
the following sentences:
73. I’m not sure whether her story was credible or not.

(a) amazing (b) believable (c) interesting (d) dull

74. The Queen’s dragons are fierce and invincible.

(a) cannot be seen (b) cannot be tamed (c) cannot be defeated (d) cannot be controlled

75. The office disposed of its obsolete computers.

(a) outdated (b) damaged (c) excess (d) repaired

76. After the death of her husband, she became a recluse.

(a) widow (b) one who lives a solitary life (c) one who does charity work (d) a bitter person

77. The Board was unanimous in its decision regarding the election of a new Chairman.

(a) unable to agree (b) undecided (c) fully in agreement (d) voting by secret ballot

78. She stood with her hands folded before her like a penitent child.

(a) repentant (b) penniless (c) punished (d) rebellious

79. He was quite tenacious in his pursuit of the young lady.

(a) confident (b) subtle (c) persistent (d) charming

80. The Resource Person was given a modest honorarium for presenting a paper at the Seminar.

(a) bouquet (b) certificate (c) memento (d) payment

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Directions (Question 1-10): Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words :
1. Let us move on.

(a) Preposition (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Verb

2. I have singled her out of a thousand.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

3. He still lives in his old village.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Preposition

4. He works hard that he may pass.

(a) Conjunction (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Adjective

5. Individual tastes are different.

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Adverb (d) Noun

6. There is something odd about her.

(a) Pronoun (b) Preposition (c) Noun (d) Adjective

7. The books are where you left them.

(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

8. There are several nurses in the hospital.

(a) Adjective (b) Pronoun (c) Noun (d) Adverb

9. Wow! What a beautiful scenery!

(a) Interjection (b) Conjunction (c) Pronoun (d) Preposition

10. He kept the fast for a week.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Verb

Directions (Question11-20 ): Choose the appropriate preposition from the alternatives given
under each sentence.
11. Nothing can deter him _____ pursuing his aim in life.

(a) for (b) from (c) in (d) off

12. The problem of communal harmony cannot be glossed _____ by the government.

(a) at (b) on (c) over (d) upon

13. She could not muster _____ enough courage to stand against the maltreatment.

(a) to (b) up (c) about (d) out

14. He has great antipathy _____ those who are hypocrites.

(a) to (b) against (c) for (d) at

15 . He decided to enter _____ a new course of life.

(a) For (b) upon (c) onto (d) for

16. The Hindus believe in many rituals to ward _____ evils.

(a) against (b) off (c) out (d) at

17. The scheme of Rozgan Yojna originated _____ the Prime Minister.

(a) in (b) with (c) of (d) by

18. The Government acted judiciously to stave_____ the crisis.

(a) of (b) out (c) over (d) off

19. Afflicted _____ penury he died a miserable death.

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) at

20. The whole town plunged _____ darkness after the storm.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) upon

Directions (Question 21-30): Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of verbs from the four
alternatives given below:
21. My friends _____ the Chief Minister yesterday.

(a) saw (b) have seen (c) see (d) has seen

22. It started to rain while we _____ basketball.

(a) are playing (b) play (c) were playing (d) had played
23. He _____ here for the last ten years.

(a) worked (b) have been working (c) has been working (d) is working

24. She ______ strange noises from the closet.

(a) hear (b) am hearing (c) have been hearing (d) has been hearing

25. Don’t disturb him. He_____ his homework.

(a) do (b) am doing (c) is doing (d) did

26. Everyday last week my aunt ______ a plate.

(a) breaks (b) broke (c) was breaking (d) have broken

27. When we went to the cinemas, the film _____

(a) already started (b) had already started (c) has started (d) would already start

28. I _____for half an hour when it suddenly started to rain.

(a) have walked (b) walk (c) had been walking (d) has been walking

29. When he lived in Chennai, he _____ to the Zoo once a month.

(a) goes (b) has been going (c) was going (d) went

30. She jumped off the bus while it _____

(a) moves (b) moved (c) had moved (d) was moving

Directions (Question 31-35): Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns from the alternatives
given under each sentence:
31. She has gone to Aizawl, ______ is her birthplace.

(a) which (b) that (c) where (d) what

32. He gave away _____ he did not need.

(a) who (b) what (c) which (d) who

33. Time _____is lost is never found again.

(a) that (b) what (c) whom (d) who

34. _____ do you believe him to be?

(a) which (b) who (c) whom (d) whose

35. The wisest man _____ ever lived made mistakes.

(a) that (b) who (c) which (d) whom

Directions (Question 36 -40): Insert appropriate articles if necessary, to fill up the gaps .
36. Yesterday _____ European called at my office.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) None

37. Man, thou art _____ wonderful animal.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) None

38. While there is _____ life there is hope.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d none

39. Let us discuss _____ matter seriously.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) None

40. _____ able man has not always a distinguished look.

(a) a (b) an (c) the (d none

Directions (Question 41-48): Analyze the given sentences and choose the correct option:
41. Walk quickly; else you will not overtake him.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

42. If it rains, the match will be cancelled.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

43. God made the country and man made the town.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

44. The duration of the war is uncertain.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

45. He took no notice of my order to halt.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

46. The moon was bright and we could see our way.
(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

47. Where there is a will, there is a way.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

48. Parents should discipline their children.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

Directions (Question 49-56): Identify what kind of phrase the underlined words are :
49. He speaks like a born orator.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

50. I do not know what to do.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

51. This is a matter of no importance.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

52. Have you heard of the man in the moon?

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

53. He failed in spite of his best efforts.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

54. I have a car of British make.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

55. He is a man of great talent.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

56. The girls want to go home.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adverb Phrase (c) Adjective phrase

Directions (Question 57-65): Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences:
57. Nobody likes him when he is drunk.
(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

58. Where is the book which I borrowed from you?

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

59. I do not have what he wants.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

60. He spoke so softly that we could not hear him.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

61. Students who work hard get good results.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

62. The umbrella which has a broken handle is mine.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

63. I remarked that it was a fine day.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

64. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

65. I know the man who stole your purse.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause

Directions (Question66 -70): Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
66. What is better than a peace of mind?

(a) Imperative (b) Interrogative (c) Affirmative (d) Assertive

67. Tell Shreedhar to come here.

(a) Assertive (b) Imperative (c) Affirmative (d) Interrogative

68. Please, give me a glass of water.

(a) Imperative (b) Assertive (c) Affirmative (d) Interrogative

69. No one but a coward would act like that.

(a) Imperative (b) Assertive (c) Affirmative (d) Negative

70. Everybody was present at the meeting.

(a) Imperative (b) Interrogative (c) Affirmative (d) Negative

Directions (Question 71-80): Choose the correct meaning of idioms and phrases given in bold
letters from the four alternatives given below:
71. John was encouraged by his father to fight tooth and nail for his rights.

(a) Making every possible effort to win (b) To fight a losing battle
(c) To fight cowardly (d) To lose everything while fighting

72. A good teacher should have the gift of the gab

(a) Talent for speaking (b) To distribute gifts (c) To get something free (d) To win a prize

73. The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

(a) Irregularly (b) Gradually (c) Rapidly (d) Systematically

74. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice he decided to put his foot down.

(a) Resign (b) Not to yield (c) Withdraw (d) Accept the proposal unconditionally

75. When the police came, the thieves took to their heels.

(a) Were taken by surprise (b) Took to flight

(c) Took shelter in a tall building (d) Unconditionally surrendered

76. We cannot make both ends meet.

(a) Work hard (b) Manage business (c) Earn enough (d) Control affairs

77. He is accused of sitting on the fence

(a) Being confident (b) Observing the scene

(c) Hesitating between two options (d) Resting on the fence

78. I do not know he was pulling my leg all the time.

(a) Befooling me (b) Degrading me (c) Defaming me (d) Complimenting me

79. With the existing management, the future of the company is in doldrums.

(a) Dull (b) Bright (c) Uncertain (d) Secure

80. It was such a strange affair that I could not make head or tail of it.
(a) Face it (b) Tolerate it (c) Remember it (d) Understand it

Directions (Question 81- 86): Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicized words :
81. The inspector was a vigilant young man.

(a) Smart (b) Watchful (c) Ambitious (d) Intelligent

82. Man has to encounter many hardships in life.

(a) Solve (b) Face (c) Bear (d) Overcome

83. Ritu asked Rashmi not to meddle in her affairs.

(a) Intercede (b) Impose (c) Cross (d) Interfere

84. Her views are not in consonance with her husband’s

(a) In disagreement (b) In conflict (c) In agreement (d) Contradictory

85. He soon got tired of his sedentary job.

(a) involves sitting (b) Routine (c) Roving (d) Hectic

86. Honest officers find it difficult to attune themselves to corrupt bureaucracy.

(a) Tune (b) Adapt (c) Harmony (d) Accusation

Directions (Question 87 -94): Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined
word or phrase:
87. The plane burnt in fragments.

(a) Whole (b) Parts (c) Scraps (d) Pieces

88. Her candid confession of the crime earned her reprieve.

(a) Frank (b) Crafty (c) Simple (d) Ambiguous

89. The visit of the vice-chancellor has been deferred indefinitely.

(a) Expedited (b) Dissolved (c) Postponed (d) Put off

90. None but his sycophants were impressed by his haughtiness

(a) Detractors (b) Flatterers (c) Benefactors (d) Officious

91. After a day’s toil he was feeling fatigue.

(a) Energy (b) Restlessness (c) Exertion (d) Tiredness

92. Sometimes it is necessary to retreat in a battle.

(a) Retrograde (b) March (c) Advance (d) Go back

93. At his success in the examination, he felt elated.

(a) Exultant (b) Dejected (c) Resting (d) Jubilant

94. Counterfeit coins are in circulation because of negligence on the part of the police authorities.

(a) Spurious (b) Genuine (c) Truthful (d) fake

Directions (Question 95-100): Select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blanks in the
sentence to make it meaningful:
95. The volcanic _____ was the cause of the great devastation.

(a) outburst (b) eruption (c) erosion (d) movement

96. The committee’s appeal to the people for money_______little response

(a) Provoked (b) Evoked (c) Instigated (d) Pursued

97. As a result of _____ many unsuitable candidates were selected for the post.

(a) tolerance (b) favoritism (c) humility (d) weakness

98. Although they are not rich, they wear _____ clothes.

(a) respectful (b) respective (c) respectable (d) respected

99. The brilliant students will be _____ scholarships.

(a) honored (b) awarded (c) rewarded (d) forwarded

100. Several of our players were injured, so our losing the match was almost _____

(a) Impossible (b) indispensable (c) inevitable (d) incapable

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GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM JANUARY ( 2016 )
GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions (Questions 1 – 10): Name the Part of Speech of the underlined words in the
following sentences:
1. Honesty is the best policy.

(a) preposition (b) adverb (c) noun (d) adjective

2. He is old yet he can run fast.

(a) adverb (b) conjunction (c) verb (d) pronoun

3. We wandered about in the forest.

(a) adjective (b) interjection c) adverb (d) noun

4. Can any of you help me?

(a) preposition (b) pronoun (c) conjunction (d) adjective

5. He is a close relative of mine.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adverb (d) adjective

6. The earth rotates round its axis.

(a) preposition (b) noun (c) verb (d) adverb

7. Parents love their children.

(a) noun (b) adjective (c) verb (d) preposition

8. Alas! He is dead.

(a) conjunction (b) adverb (c) interjection (d) verb

9. The heavens are above.

(a) adverb (b) noun (c) preposition (d) adjective

10. Sangi is a pretty girl.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) pronoun

Directions (Questions 11 – 20): Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs from those
given in brackets:
11. Siami __________ a good athlete. (be)

(a) am (b) is (c) are (d) were

12. He __________ when we reached his house. (work)

(a) worked (b) is working (c) had worked (d) was working

13. By the time we finished our work, they __________ home. (go)

(a) went (b) gone (c) have gone (d) had gone

14. Islam was __________ by Mohammed the Prophet. (find)

(a) found (b) founded (c) founding (d) finding

15. Thangi __________ here since 2010. (work)

(a) has worked (b) has worked (c) have worked (d) has been working

16. Ruata waited for his friends until they __________. (arrive)

(a) have arrived (b) will arrive (c) arrived (d) had arrived

17. The man ran away because he __________ afraid. (be)

(a) had been (b) was (c) will be (d) is

18. The boy jumped off the bus while it __________. (move)

(a) moved (b) was moving (c) has moved (d) has been moving

19. One of the girls __________ this. (do)

(a) have done (b) done (c) has done (d) has did

20. I __________ you tomorrow. (see)

(a) will be seeing (b) shall see (c) will see (d) would see
Directions (Questions 21 – 30): Choose the correct preposition / articles to complete the sentence

21. The village is __________ Serchhip. It’s only six miles away.

(a) along (b) by (c) near (d) next

22. You can see the details __________ the computer screen.

(a) at (b) by (c) in (d) on

23. I’ve got a meeting __________ Thursday afternoon.

(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to

24. We’ve lived in this flat __________ five years.

(a) ago (b) already (c) for (d) since

25. Rema wants to cycle round the world. He’s really keen __________ the idea.

(a) about (b) for (c) on (d) with

26. My father is not only the town mayor, he runs __________ too.

(a) a business (b) a piece of business (c) business (d) some business

27. The __________ produced at our factory in Mumbai.

(a) good are (b) good is (c) goods are (d) goods is

28. I’m looking for __________ to cut this string.

(a) a pair of scissors (b) a scissor (c) a scissors (d) some scissors

29. I was watching TV at home when suddenly __________ rang.

(a) a doorbell (b) an doorbell (c) doorbell (d) the doorbell

30. We haven’t had a holiday for __________ time.

(a) a so long (b) so a long (c) such a long (d) such long

Directions (Questions 31 – 35): Name the Tense of the Verb of the following.
31. He cut the apples into half.

(a) Present Perfect Tense (b) Present Indefinite Tense (c) Past Indefinite Tense (d) Past Perfect Tense

32. He had met her while visiting his parents in Lunglei.

(a) Past Perfect Tense (b) Past Perfect Continuous Tense (c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Past
Indefinite Tense

33. Father will have left for Serchhip if I reach home at 11AM.

(a) Future Indefinite Tense (b) Past Perfect Tense

(c) Future Perfect Tense (d) Future Perfect Continuous Tense

34. Did you see the mad dog?

(a) Present Indefinite Tense (b) Past Perfect Tense

(c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Past Indefinite Tense

35. The baby has been crying for a long time

(a) Past Perfect Continuous Tense (b) Present Perfect Continuous Tense
(c) Present Continuous Tenses (d) Past Continuous Tense

Directions (Questions 36 – 40): Fill in the blanks choosing the correct adjectives and adverbs
given
36. The young man seems very __________.

(a) sensible (b) sensiblely (c) sensibley (d) sensibly

37. The house was __________ building

(a) a nice old stone (b) a nice stone old (c) a stone old nice (d) an old nice home

38. I __________ missed the bus. I was only just in time to catch it.

(a) mostly (b) near (c) nearest (d) nearly

39. We’re really sorry. We regret what happened __________.

(a) a bit (b) much (c) very (d) very much

40. Can you tell me __________ road will take me to the college?

(a) which (b) whose (c) what (d) who

Directions (Questions 41 – 45): Transform the following sentences by changing the degrees of
comparison of the adjectives.
41. It is better to starve than beg.
(a) To beg is good as to starve (b) To beg is not as good as to starve
(c) To beg is better than to starve (d) To beg is best than to starve

42. Rajdhani Express is the fastest train in India

(a) No other train is as fast as Rajdhani Express in India (b) No other train is fast than Rajdhani Express in
India (c) No train is more fast than Rajdhani Express in India (d) No train is fast than Rajdhani Express in India

43. My computer has more functions than yours.

(a) Your computer does not have as many functions as mine

(b) Your computer does have as many functions as mine
(c) My computer does not have as many functions as yours
(d) My computer has as many functions as yours

44. Tokyo is the costliest city in the world

(a) No other city in the world is costlier than Tokyo (b) No other city in the world is costly than Tokyo
(c) No other city in the world is most costly than Tokyo (d) No other city in the world cost most than Tokyo

45. Gold is the costliest metal.

(a) Gold is most costlier than any metal (b) No metal is most costly than gold
(c) No metal is costly to gold (d) No metal is as costly as gold

Directions (Questions 46 – 50): Transform the following sentences as directed:

46. I have a lot of work to do. (to interrogative)

(a) Do you have much work to do? (b) Do you have many work to do?
(c) Do you have very much work to do? (d) Do you have to do many work?

47. A lot of money has been spent on the project. (to negative)

(a) Not many money has been spent on the project (b) Not much money has been spent on theproject
(c) No money has been spent on the project (d) Nobody has spent money on the project

48. There was no member of the audience who did not applaud him. (to assertive)

(a) Every member of the audience applauded him (b) He applauded every member of the audience
(c) Every member of the audience was applauded by him (d) Every audience applauded him

49. What a beautiful flower the rose is! (to assertive)

(a) Is the rose a beautiful flower (b) How beautiful is the rose
(c) The rose is a beautiful flower (d) The rose is most beautiful

50. Nobody will deny he did his best. (to affirmative)

 (a) Everybody will admit he did his best (b) He will not be denied the best
(c) Nobody will be denied his best (d) He will be admitted the best

Directions (Questions 51 – 60): Convert the given sentences as directed in the brackets :
51. Seeing the policeman, the thief ran away. (to compound)

(a) The thief ran away seeing the policeman (b) The thief saw the policeman and ran away
(c) The thief ran seeing the policeman (d) The thief runs seeing the policeman

52. Taking his bat, he went to the ground. (to compound)

(a) He took his bat and went to the ground (b) He takes his bat and went to the ground
(c) He took his bat to the ground (d) he takes his bat to the ground

53. Inspite of his hard work he did not succeed. (to compound)

(a) He work hard yet he did not succeed (b) He worked hard yet he did not succeed
(c) He works hard and did not succeed (d) He will work hard to succeed

54. He declared his being elected. (to complex)

(a) He declared that he had been elected (b) He declares that he have been elected
(c) He declared to be elected (d) He declared to have been elected

55. We reached a pleasant place. (to complex)

(a) We reach a place where it was pleasant (b) We reaches a place where it is pleasant
(c) We reached a place where it was pleasant (d) We were reaching a pleasant place

56. He found the shop closed and this was to his dismay. (to simple)

(a) To his dismay he found the shop closed (b) The shop was closed for his dismay
(c) His dismay was the shop was closed (d) The closed shop was his dismay

57. Only adults can cast a vote. (to complex)

(a) Vote if you are adult (b) Only adults can vote
(c) If you are not an adult you cannot cast a vote (d) Votes can be cast by adults

58. The man was guilty and therefore the judge punished him. (to simple)

(a) The judge punished the man for guilt (b) The judge punished him because he was found guilty
(c) The man was found to be guilty so the judge punished him (d) The man was punished by the judge

59. Walk fast or else you will miss the train. (to simple)
 (a) If you don’t walk fast you will miss the train (b) If you don’t walks fast you will miss the train
(c) Walk fast to not miss the train (d) Walk faster or you will miss the train

60. The audience clapped when the singer sang. (to compound)

(a) The singer sings for the audience (b) The audience clapped when the singer sings
(c) The singer sang and the audience clapped (d) The singer sings to the audience claps

Directions (Questions 61 – 70): Synthesise the sentences as directed in the brackets.

61. We don’t prepare fast pitches. We cannot prepare real fast bowlers. (use ‘if’)

(a) If we don’t prepare fast pitches,we cannot prepare real fast bowlers
(b) We don’t prepare fast pitches, if we cannot prepare real fast bowlers
(c) If we don’t prepare fast pitches if we cannot prepare fast bowlers
(d) We cannot prepare fast bowlers if we cannot prepare fast pitches

62. The woman is in a green saree. She is the manager of the team. (use a relative pronoun)

(a) The woman manager is in green saree (b) The woman who is in green saree is the manager of the team
(c) The manager who is in green saree (d) The woman is the manager who is in green saree

63. He is very weak. He could not go up the stairs. (use ‘too’, ‘to’)

(a) Too weak, he cannot go up to the stairs (b) He is to weak, to go up too the stairs
(c) He is too weak to go up the stairs (d) Too go up the stairs he is to weak

64. He came late. He was sent back. (use ‘therefore’)

(a) He was sent back therefore he came late (b) Therefore he came late and was sent back
(c) He came late and was sent back therefore (d) He came late, therefore he was sent back

65. I cannot read his note-book. His hand writing is poor. (use ‘ for’)

(a) I cannot read his note-book for his hand writing is poor
(b) For his poor hand writing I cannot read his note-book
(c) His note-book is poor for his hand writing
(d) I cannot read his poor writing for his note-book

66. The bus arrived. The people started moving into it. (absolute phrase)

(a) The bus having arrived, the people started moving into it
(b) The bus arriving, the people move into it
(c) The bus arrives, the people started moving in it
(d) The bus arrived, the people starting to move into it

67. He attended the office yesterday. He was punctual. (adverb or adverbial phrase)
 (a) He attends the office punctually (b) He attend the office punctually
(c) He attended the office with punctuality (d) He attended the office yesterday punctually

68. The child tried to get at the basket of fruit. His efforts did not succeed. (adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) The child tried to get at the basket of fruit unsuccessfully

(b) The child tries to successfully get the basket of fruit
(c) The child fail to success to get the basket of fruit
(d) To get the basket of fruit was not successful by the child

69. He is slow. He is sure. (adversative conjunction)

(a) He is slow because he is sure (b) He is sure and slow (c) He is sure still slow (d) He is slow but he is sure

70. He was angry. He did not say anything. (adversative conjunction)

(a) He was angry still, he did not say anything (b) He did not say, anything yet he was angry
(c) He did not say anything, however he was angry (d) He was angry; however, he did not say anything

Directions (Questions 71 – 80): Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases
71. beggar description

(a) ask for a description of someone or something (b) describe a beggar

(c) cannot be described in words (d) none of the above

72. alive and kicking

(a) in a healthy condition (b) trying to win a fight at all costs (c) a baby lying in a crib (d) very tired

73. to hit the ceiling

(a) to jump very high (b) throw a stone at the ceiling

(c) to break the roof (d) to lose one’s temper

74. give up the ghost

(a) no longer believes in ghost (b) to die (c) to be upset by something (d) not having any fear

75. go haywire

(a) get out of control (b) a rope-walker (c) collecting hay (d) make wire with hay

76. on a par

(a) agree with someone b) not up to standard (c) of the same standard (d) what usually happens

77. right and left

(a) ready to act (b) parade of soldiers (c) together (d) in all direction

78. a capital crime

(a) a crime committed at the capital (b) a crime not worth mentioning
(c) a crime punishable by death (d) death sentence

79. a close – fisted man

(a) a very angry man (b) ready to fight (c) a miser (d) unwilling to shake hands

80. out of sorts

(a) useless (b) to be angry (c) bits and pieces (d) unwell

Directions (Questions 81 – 90): Choose the correct Synonym for the following wor ds.
81. Serene

(a) Calm (b) Obscure (c) Shy (d) Zeal

82. Abridge

(a) Decent (b) Shorten (c) Scene (d) Sight

83. Bashful

(a) Delay (b) Discord (c) Shy (d) Smile

84. Liberal

(a) Innocent (b) Smart (c) Lesson (d) Generous

85. Diligent

(a) Industrious (b) Benefactor (c) Merry (d) Lesson

86. Handy

(a) Useful b) Changeable (c) Regular (d) Bulky

87. Judicious

(a) Permanent (b) Protect (c) Prudent (d) Permit

88. Latent

(a) Hidden (b) Legal (c) Observe (d) Urgent

89. Ludicrous
(a) Sensual (b) Stray (c) Laughable (d) Palpable

90. Repress

(a) Stifle (b) Sign (c) Suggest (d) Sublime

Directions (Questions 91 – 100): Choose the correct word-substitute from the given choices
91. Teetotaller

(a) one who never touches alcoholic liquor (b) one who wanders without settled home
(c) one who flees to another country (d) one given to pleasures

92. Acoustic

(a) the science of space (b) the science of aviation

(c) the science of sound (d) the science of antiquities

93. Coup detat

(a) combination of States or political parties (b) composition intended to ridicule a person of government
(c) violent or illegal change in government (d) a written statement given on oath

94. Espionage

(a) an engagement to marry (b) practice of spying or using spies

(c) a newly enlisted soldier (d) a short sword fixed on the end of a fire-arm

95. Hangar

(a) arranged in systematic form (b) belonging to the same time

(c) selective, from diverse sources (d) large building for storing and maintaining aircraft

96. Creche

(a) a public nursery where babies are cared for while their parents are at work
(b) a place where milk is kept and butter is made
(c) a place where goods are stored
(d) a box or cage to store candles, oil, soap etc

97. Arc

(a) a piece of written composition (b) a ship (c) a part of a circle (d) a refusal

98. Curator

(a) an official in-charge of a museum or art gallery (b) one who works in a coal mine
(c) one who studies a dictionary (d) one who studies the elements of the weather
99. Phonetics

(a) the study of pottery (b) the science of metals

(c) the science of hydrolics (d) the science of speech, sounds and their production

100. Eulogy

(a) a speech or writing in praise (b) language which is defective

(c) the concluding part of a written work (d) an exaggerated statement

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SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Directions (Questions 1-8): Fill in the blanks with the idioms / phrases out of the given options :
1. Don’t worry, the present disturbance will soon ……..

(a) blow over (b) blow down (c) blow away (d) blow up

2. They finally saw………….and closed the business deal.

(a) eye to eye (b) eye for an eye (c) I to I (d) face to face

3. The beautiful model is surprisingly on the ……… of forty.

(a) over (b) almost (c) wrong side (d) right side

4. Our overbearing boss expects us to show up ……….

(a) now and then (b) once in a blue moon (c) safe and sound (d) at the drop of a hat

5. A good salesman must be able to………… to close the deal.

(a) think on his feet (b) stand on his feet (c) work on his feet (d) none of these

6. This show is excellent but the tickets cost……….

(a) a white elephant (b) an arm and a leg (c) a storm in a teacup (d) alpha and omega

7. The thief disappeared ………….

(a) in a minute (b) immediately (c) in the blink of an eye (d) in front of me

8. You must know the………of a job before you take it up.

(a) long and short (b) ins and outs (c) all and sundry (d) right and wrong

Directions (Questions 9-16): choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases from the
options given below:
9. When pigs fly

(a) overly optimistic (b) likely to happen (c) completely destroyed (d) highly unlikely to happen

10. Tickled pink

(a) excited and happy (b) funny and hilarious (c) feminine and pretty (d) feminine and
funny

11. To sell someone out

(a) to be a good salesman (b) to be misunderstood (c) to betray someone (d) to misunderstand

12. Feel under the weather

(a) feel unwanted (b) angry (c) feel sleepy (d) feel ill

13. Spin a yarn

(a) to tell a fanciful story (b) to be talented (c) to be watchful (d) to be old fashioned

14. To take with a grain of salt

(a) to take seriously (b) to take with some reservation (c) being doubtful (d) being cautious

15. To get into hot waters

(a) to be in the middle of the sea (b) to loose patience

(c) to get into trouble (d) to be of hot temperament

16. To read between the lines

a) to read cautiously (b) to understand the hidden meaning (c) to read the fine print (d) to read aloud

Directions for the following 2 ( two) passages: Read the give passages carefully and answer the
questions that follow:-

Passage -1: Questions Nos. 17-22

 When a businessman is an amateur, he plays cautious and is always willing to please. The purpose is very
clear. He wants to make the most profits and he gives attention to every detail which can affect his business.
But no sooner than the business turns into a roaring success, he forgets to be courteous and humble. This is
not expected of a professional, who is a specialist in his profession. A professional is expected to give human
relations more importance above anything else. But professional men make the same mistake. Several years
ago, I walked into the office of a well known nose and throat specialist in my city. Before he even looked at my
tonsils, he asked me what my business was. He wasn’t interested in the size of my tonsils. He was interested in
the size of my exchequer. His chief concern was not in how much he could help me. His chief concern was in
how much he could get out of me. The result was he got nothing. I walked out of his office with contempt for
his lack of character. The world is full of people like that; grabbing, self-seeking. So, the rare individual who
unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. He has little competition. Owen D. Young said,
“The man who can put himself in the place of other men, who can understand the workings of their minds,
need never worry about what the future has in store for him.”

17. The professional nose and throat specialist asked the author

(a) What his trouble was (b) What his name was (c) What his business was (d) What his intention was

18. The author walked out of the specialist’s office

(a) With respect for his professional competence (b) With a feeling of contempt towards the specialist
(c) With admiration for the professional (d) With a feeling of indifference towards the professional

19. The phrase “grabbing, self-seeking” means

(a) Cruel and vicious (b) Blunt and arrogant (c) Selfish and possessive (d) Proud and assertive

20. The chief concern of the specialist lay in:

(a) The nature of the author’s illness (b) In how much he could help the author
(c) In how much he could get out of the author (d) In how quickly he could cure the author’s malady

21. Owen D. Young said the man who is

(a) Honest always gets success

(b) Selfless reaches the top of his profession
(c) Greedy fails miserably in life
(d) Able to think from the point of view of others need not have any worry

22. A professional should be

(a) a sycophant (b) solely concerned with profits (c) courteous and humble (d) competitive

Passage -2: Questions Nos. 23-28

 A team of California researchers from intensive and prolonged study have propounded that clean living and
healthful habits encourages longevity- gifting an extra 11 years to a man, seven to a woman. This life bonus is
propped on seven golden behavioural rules: Eating regularly, and not between meals; eating breakfast; getting
eight hours sleep nightly; maintaining a normal weight, being neither overweight nor underweight; not
smoking or drinking and exercising regularly. Eating regularly and not between meals; Discipline in food habits
is important to life and continuous good health. Meal hours should be scrupulously observed as the stomach
gets geared to them. A balanced diet must contain the four basic foods- meat and fish; eggs and dairy
products; vegetables and fruits; cereals and substitutes. These provide the five nutrients; proteins, fats,
carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Desserts and snacks between meals make one corpulent. Rich food is as
hazardous as a starvation diet. Eating breakfast: rejuvenating the body by replenishing depleted blood is this
meal’s work and must not be skipped, as it comes 10 hours after the last meal. Nutritionally qualitative rather
than quantitative breakfast must provide a quarter of the day’s calories. Getting 8 hours sleep nightly is the
most irresistible of human needs. It is the cessation of bodily activity, an inner restorative force and physical
refreshment. During sleep the heart and breathing slow down, muscles relax, pupils contract. Everybody
requires the nightly 8 hours of energizing sleep but some can thrive on less; too much sleep enervates.
Humans can live without food for three weeks but after 90 sleepless hours they start hallucinating. A height -
aligned correct weight creates a personality potential and a health plus. A person weighing 10 kilograms more
than the desired weight is over fed and reduces life expectancy. Smoking is injurious and debilitating to general
health. It often leads to cancer of the throat and lungs and dulls the sensitivity of the brain. Alcoholics
commonly suffer from liver disease and vitamin deficiency, leading to brain disorder. Exercising regularly
produces physical fitness and gives the heart a good workout. Lack of exercises make blood vessels lose
elasticity and suppleness. A good brisk walk is rewarding for sedentary folk. Exercise retards aging. The body
wastes away unless used.

23. How many years do clean living and healthy habits add to a life of a woman and man respectively?

(a) 10 years for a man and 5 years for a woman (b) 15 years for a man and 7 years for a woman
(c) 11 years for a man and 5 years for a woman (d) None of these

24. What does smoking lead to?

(a) Cancer of the throat (b) Cancer of the liver (c) Cancer of the throat and lungs (d) Brain cancer

25. Which amongst the below mentioned is not one of the seven golden rules for better health?

(a) Getting eight hours sleep nightly (b) Eating regularly and not between meals
(c) Drinking alcoholic beverages (d) Not smoking or drinking

26. What does lack of exercise result in?

(a) Blood vessels loose elasticity (b) Rigidity (c) Suppleness (d) Hallucinations

27. Sedentary means

(a) Weak (b) Elderly (c) Inactive (d) Fragile

28. Eight hours of sleep is good for us as it …………. us.

(a) sensitizes (b) enervates (c) hallucinates (d) energizes

Directions (Questions 29-35) Fill the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs / prepositions from
the alternatives given:
29. I can’t believe you fell……….. his lies.

(a) for (b) down (c) off (d) of

30. If you don’t make it as an actor, you can always fall ………… on your education.

(a) over (b) back (c) into (d) down

31. The thieves pulled …………. the heist perfectly.

(a) of (b) down (c) off (d) up

32. I was completely worn…………… after our hike.

(a) onto (b) up (c) down (d) out

33. City life is starting to grow ……….. me.

(a) on (b) for (c) around (d) without

34. The flowers give ……….. a wonderful smell that scents the entire garden.

(a) of (b) off (c) out (d) up

35. James came ………… a lot of money when his grandfather passed away.

(a) into (b) across (c) under (d) over

Directions (Questions 36-42) Choose the correct answer for each gap from the adjectives, adverbs and linking
verbs given below:

36. Jack spoke ………….. to the audience urging them to elect him.

(a) confident (b) confidently (c) confidence (d) confidant

37. He knew he had a………… chance of winning the election.

(a) good (b) well (c) better (d) best

38. Maria seemed more …………… than relaxed at the picnic.

(a) uncomfortably (b) comfortably (c) uncomfortable (d) comforted

39. This airline’s …………….. lack of organisation is astounding.

(a) complete (b) completed (c) completely d) incomplete

40. Tim is …………. known for his sense of humour.

(a) good (b) better (c) well (d) bad

41. I went to a restaurant last week, but I …………. eat at home.

(a) usually (b) seldom (c) always (d) never

42. I…………….. drive to work because of the traffic jams.

(a) rarely (b) usually (c) occasionally (d) all the time

Directions (Question 43-48) Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words from the options given below.

43. If we finished our work quickly, we can go to the movies.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Adjective

44. Well, I don’t think I will be here to answer the phone.

(a) Interjection (b) Preposition (c) Pronoun

45. Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Conjunction

46. You have to believe in yourself if you expect to be successful.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adverb (c) Verb

47. We left for the mountain just before six in the morning.

(a) Adverb (b) Verb (c) Conjunction

48. He wasn’t strong enough to lift his heavy bag.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective

Directions (Questions 49- 54) Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
49. If you pay your bills, you will have a good credit score.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause
50. Fruit that is grown organically is expensive.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause

51. That he is a cheat is a well known fact.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause

52. Mark kept his schedule open in case of emergencies.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause

53. They all said that I would not succeed.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause

54. Pizza, which most people love is not very healthy.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) independent clause

Directions (Questions 55-59) Analyse the sentences below and choose the correct answer:
55. Barbara and Joana whispered and giggled all night.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

56. After the Tornado hit, my house was completely destroyed.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

57. This summer our vacation should be both exciting and restful.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

58. When the cost goes up, customers buy less clothing.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

59. The moon is full; the stars are out.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence

Directions (Questions 60-64) Identify the correct type of sentences from the options given
below:
60. Drive to the roundabout and then turn left.

(a) Exclamatory (b) Imperative (c) Negative (d) Assertive

61. In the shopping mall, I met a friend I hadn’t seen for years.

(a) Exclamatory (b) Imperative (c) Negative (d) Assertive

62. Has anyone seen my torch?

(a) Interrogative (b) Affirmative (c) Assertive (d) Negative

63. San Clemente is an Island off the coast of San Diego.

(a) Exclamatory (b) Affirmative (c) Imperative (d) Negative

64. Do not condemn the judgment of others because it differs from your own.

(a) Exclamatory (b) Imperative (c) Negative (d) Assertive

Directions (Questions 65-70) Choose the word which has a similar meaning to the one given :
65. Commence

(a) To end (b) To begin (c) Nearing finish (d) To run

66. Conjecture

(a) Grave (b) Outward (c) To guess (d) To claim

67. Deteriorate

(a) Appreciate (b) Recover (c) To make worse (d) Strengthen

68. Admonish

(a) To warn (b) To cajole (c) Encourage (d) Abdicate

69. Manipulate

(a) Display (b) Gloomy (c) To handle or manage (d) To mortgage

70. Remuneration

(a) Understanding (b) Protest (c) Finality (d) Compensation

Directions (Questions 71-74) Choose the word which has the opposite meaning to the one
given
71. Protects

(a) Defends (b) Deprives (c) Deserts (d) Devises

72. Glory

(a) Splendor (b) Debasement (c) Fame (d) Reputation

73. Foremost

(a) Hindmost (b) Mature (c) Unimportant (d) Disposed

74. Retrogression

(a) Retardation (b) Development (c) Progress (d) Impunity

Directions (Questions 75-80) Choose the correct word / meaning from the options given below:

75. He cannot live in a closed apartment. He is………

(a) Claustrophobic (b) Congested (c) Acrophobic (d) Sensitive

76. God is present everywhere. He is ………

(a) Omniscient (b) Omnipresent (d) Omnipotent (d) Convalescent

77. Something which can not be avoided.

(a) Unavoidable (b) Inimitable (c) Inevitable (d) Unevitable

78. Genuine relationships always seem to ……… her.

(a) Allude (b) Elude (c) Illude (d) Delude

79. The general act of forgiveness on a national occasion is called ………

(a) Benediction (b) Emancipation (c) Gratification (d) Amnesty

80. The amount of sugar in his blood ……… the previous reading.

(a) Acceded (b) Exceeded (c) Crossed (d) Beyond

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SECTION – B (80 Marks)

Directions (Questions 1 – 16) : From the four alternatives given below, choose the correct
meaning of the idioms and phrases.
1. It took the Government a long investigation To catch a tartar
(a) To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty (b) To catch a dangerous person
(c) To meet with disaster (d) To deal with a person who is more than one’s match

2. The student never meant to ruffle the teacher’s feathers is to

(a) annoy or upset them (b) impress them with your performance (c) praise them (d) cheat them

3. My new car is run-of-the-mill

(a) quite ordinary (b) extra ordinary (c) beautiful (d) surprising

4. It is often an easy choice To beg the question

(a) To refer to (b) To take for granted (c) To raise objections (d) To be discussed

5. Julie married A man of straw

(a) A man of no substance (b) A very active person (c) A worthy fellow (d) An unreasonable person

6. He was sorry that he put his hand to plough

(a) To take up agricultural farming (b) To take a difficult task

(c) To get entangled into unnecessary things (d) Take interest in technical work

7. He was surprised to see her bedroom in Apple Pie Order

(a) In random order (b) In a great mess (c) In a chaotic order (d) In perfect order

8. My little brother is surprisingly above board

(a) boasting person (b) honest and straightforward (c) a man with arrogance (d) a dishonest person

9. The question asked by his teacher put him At sea

(a) baffled (b) very happy (c) very excited (d) very sad

10. The detective inspected the scene Argus eyed

(a) Doubtful (b) Very Confident (c) very calm (d) careful

11. I feel it is a load of cobblers

(a) Good news (b) Very famous (c) Rubbish (d) None of these

12. She’s always away with the fairies.

(a) Not facing reality (b) On the basis of reality (c) Shocking stage (d) Very sad

13. I can feel Bad Blood in their relationship

(a) Wounded in scuffle (b) Bitter relations (c) Dishonest (d) Arrogant

14. Our History teacher always Brow Beat

(a) to bully (b) to respect (c) to praise (d) to rebuke

15. He is always blowing his trumpet

(a) To praise other (b) To praise leader (c) To praise own self (d) To praise community

16. He has the knack of Blazing the trail

(a) To stop a movement (b) To join a movement

(c) To protect a movement (d) To start a movement

Directions (Questions 17- 32) : Read the following passage carefully and choose the appropriate answer to
each of the questions out of the four alternatives:

Inspite of all efforts, Poverty has remained in both Rural and Urban India. The potent causes of Urban and
Rural Poverty in India are as follows: Both rural and urban India suffers from the problem of over-population.
This has been and remains an over riding cause and the social conscience, somehow, has not got aroused in
the manner and proportion as it should have been, to combat this menace. A large proportion of our
population, at least those who lack education and enlightenment have not yet taken the birth-control as
seriously as they should have. Among the educated and the elite class, a two-child norm seems to have
become a rule but nothing of that sort seems to get into the head of the rural uneducated class. The
democratically formed government cannot dare make stringent rules to enforce family-planning as they have
done in China – more than one child and the man and woman lose their jobs. The explosion of population
scenario makes the imbalance in demand and supply and causes poverty in Urban as well as Rural India. There
have been a lot of production-oriented schemes launched and the country’s production in all fields has been
boosted up, still that does not meet the needs of one billion population marks which also must have long been
crossed after the last number to make it one billion. Draught, floods, and other natural calamities have also
been occurring and re-occurring that has also been diverting the country’s material and financial resources to
meet the adverse situations. The inability to combat with sudden natural disasters has further contributed for
the growth of poverty in rural and urban India. We have yet not been able to evolve any natural-calamity
combating mechanism and the sufferings of people have been wide-spread and enormous and the resources
are limited. War conditions and even wars fought with Pakistan during the last sixty years and keeping up the
preparations for the impending one are also draining away quite a sizeable resources of the country. Country’s
independence, its integrity and solidarity has to be the prime concern and no relaxation in that field can be
permitted, whatsoever be its fall out. This has also been a cause for the country not being able to combat its
poverty which should have been fought at the war-level. In the industrial sphere, units manufacturing luxury
consumer items must be made to refashion their patterns of production in terms of export potential and the
limited range of internal consumption potentialities, and use the rest of the productive capacity towards
producing low-cost essential commodities like inexpensive textiles, bulbs, tube lights, transistors, shoes, cycles,
etc. Illiteracy is a major national problem and a major cause for poverty. Illiterate people living in villages and
small towns find it hard to get employment. Around 51 percent of rural families are engaged in casual labour
jobs, while another 30 percent is engaged in agriculture. Education will empower them to engage in better
jobs, which in turn would help them come above the poverty line. In this regard, women education is also
considered very important. Educated women can make better earnings and support the family. Educated
mothers have great influence in the academic progress of the child. It is rightly said that, “The Hand That Rocks
the Cradle Rules the World”. Hence, educated mothers can monitor the academic performance of their
children and help the country to eradicate illiteracy and poverty. Most industries engage skilled labours. There
is a decline in demand for un-skilled labours in most factories and mills. In such a situation, there is a need to
stress on development of skills for specific trade, so that these modern industries can get technically skilled
labours. Establishment of Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutes is a big step towards the
eradication of poverty from our country. Women (and girls) form around 50 percent of the world population.
Since ages, they have been treated as a burden to the society. They were deprived of equal opportunity for
education, food, nutrition, and economic participation leading to the situation of ‘Feminization of poor’.

17. Poverty springs from

(a) Over population (b) Lack of education (c) Due to Laziness (d) Due to lack of awareness programs

18. The best way to control poverty is

(a) Through education (b) Through different employment schemes

(c) Take birth control seriously (d) Encouraging entrepreneurship

19. Population explosion causes

(a) inbalance in demand and supply (b) increase in resources

(c) gives birth to new problems (d) helps in solving poverty problems

20. Natural calamity’s contribute to

(a) inability to combats with sufferings (b) the growth of poverty in rural and urban areas
(c) wide spread insecurity’s which leads to poverty (d) death and disaster

21. Preparations for war conditions lead to poverty because of

(a) it ruins the country’s solidarity (b) it drains away sizable resources of the country
(c) it causes disharmony among nations (d) there is no unity among people

22. The most common forms of natural calamity

(a) draught, floods (b) education (c) wars (d) factories and mills

23. Empowerment of woman will start through

(a) education (b) providing better jobs (c) providing woman rights (d) awareness campaign

24. Skill development leads to

(a) decline in demand for labourers (b) solving poverty problems

(c) increase in production (d) decrease in labour

25. Due to limited resources there is

 (a) surplus workers (b) increase of poverty
(c) increase of demand for essential commodities (d) causes inflation

26. Growth of population leads to

(a) increase in employment (b) increase in demand (c) increase in labour (d) increase in basic necessity

27. Awareness Campaigns leads to

(a) control of poverty (b) control of Demand

(c) control of population growth (d) control of wealth

28. How do you develop vocational skill efficiency?

(a) empowerment of women (b) teaching children

(c) establishment of Vocational Education and Training Centres (d) awareness campaign

29. Major cause for poverty

(a) overpopulation (b) laziness (c) illiteracy (d) religion

30. Expansion of industries must embrace

(a) Infrastructural areas (b) Government ares (c) Private areas (d) Local areas

31. The word Manipulation means

(a) taking advantage (b) influence cleverly (c) bullying (d) maltreating

32. Poverty is the root of

(a) all evils (b) lethargy (c) crime (d) war

Directions (Questions 33-38): Identify the correct from of prepositions from the alternatives
given under each sentence:
33. When we get ready for dinner, I have to take my books__________ the table.

(a) Off (b) From (c) Out (d) Of

34. You have to leave your shoes ______________the door when you enter the house.

(a) In (b) Over (c) To (d) By

35. David cleaned his room by stuffing everything _________________his bed.

(a) In (b) On (c) Under (d) Along

36. The lecture will be held right ______________ the tutorial.

(a) At (b) Before (c) Over (d) Beyond

37. John needs to submit the report _________ his boss before 5 pm.

(a) At (b) To (c) Of (d) On

38. There is a bridge _____________ the river.

(a) Near (b) Across (c) On (d) Along

Directions (Questions 39-44): Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words :
39. I was pleasantly surprised when she showed up at the door unannounced.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Conjunction

40. Everybody hates him for his repulsive looks.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Noun

41. I think the latter part of the film is more interesting than the former part.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Conjunction (d) Preposition

42. It is more expensive to travel on Friday, so I will leave on Thursday evening.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

43. I was distressed to hear about his death.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Noun

44. That policeman is a friend of mine.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Pronoun (d) Verb

Directions (Questions 45 – 48): Identify the appropriate verb-form to fill in the blanks :
45. She’s ___ a shower at the moment.

(a) taking (b) takes (c) take (d) taken

46. Those ___ the type I like.

(a) isn’t (b) aren’t (c) don’t (d) won’t

47. I think Arabic _________ a complicated language.

(a) are (b) am (c) is (d) was

48. George _______ to the United States many times.

(a) was (b) were (c) have been (d) has been

Directions(Questions 49-53): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct options:
49. The training rooms of these college athletes smell of grease and gasoline.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

50. Their tools are screwdrivers and spanners rather than basketballs and footballs.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

51. Most of the students are engineering majors, and they devote every minute of their spare time to their
sport.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

52. The students work on special cars designed for their sport.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

53. Although their usual speed ranges from 50 to 90 miles an hour, Legends cars can move up to 100 miles an
hour on a straightaway.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

Directions (Questions 54- 58): Pick the correct clause of the words underlined In the given
sentences:
54. On weekends, we can do whatever we want

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Co-ordinate clause (d) Adjective clause

55. Although she has a business degree, she is working as a retail clerk.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Co-ordinate clause (d) Adjective clause

56. You must keep practicing the etude until you get it right.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Co-ordinate clause (d) Adjective clause

57. Her name was Emma Glenn, but no one except her closest friends and the white people on the river ever
called her anything but Miss Emma

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Co-ordinate clause (d) Adjective clause
58. Fruit that is grown organically is expensive.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Co-ordinate clause (d) Adjective clause

Directions (Questions 59 – 64): Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
59. Go ahead, make my day

(a) imperative (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) negative

60. Oh! What Shocking news!

(a) exclamatory (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) negative

61. Jan is a student. She lives in a big city

(a) exclamatory (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) negative

62. Some people won’t eat spicy foods

(a) exclamatory (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) Negative

63. Now, who wants to save the world?

(a) exclamatory (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) interrogative

64. Time is swift, it races by; opportunities are born and die.

(a) exclamatory (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) interrogative

Directions (Questions 65 – 72): Identify the correct usage of the words given in the alternatives below:

65. I Do not find it _____________to quarrel

(a) necessary (b) necessity (c) accept (d) confirm

66. Many medications have other _____________ besides the intended one.

(a) Affects (b) Effects (c) Affection (d) Effective

67. Please keep ___________!

(a) Quit (b) Quite (c) Quiet (d) Cute

68. In a wedding ceremony, the bridesmaids_____________ the bride down the aisle.

(a) precede (b) process (c) proceed (d) proceeded

69. The Police _____________ 3 Kilograms of contraband

(a) cease (b) seized (c) ceased (d) deceased

70. He has been the acting head of the company, but today he was_______given the title of company
president.

(a) formally (b) formerly (c) former (d) formal

71. Liana has come up with a good_________for our group presentation.

(a) idea (b) ideal (c) idealist (d) ideas

72. Tens of thousands of people in Africa are_________of AIDS.

(a) die (b) dying (c) died (d) dye

Directions (Questions 73-80): Identify the word that gives the nearest meaning of the
underlined words in the following Sentence:
73. The United States of America comprises of 50 states

(a) composed (b) constitute (c) consistent (d) consult

74. You buy car insurance to ensure you don’t go broke in the event of a crash

(a) guarantee (b) warranty (c) safety (d) choose

75. I’ll take all the flavours except orange

(a) accept (b) beside (c) barring (d) explicit

76. KFC is adjacent to our building

(a) adjoining (b) immediate (c) nearby (d) opposite

77. In the future we will all have access to Wi-Fi

(a) approaching (b) booked (c) down the road (d) destined

78. Do you have a pen handy?

(a) adjacent (b) hand (c) available (d) accessible

79. World War three is imminent!

(a) gathering (b) in view (c) unavoidable (d) sure to happen

80. The dacoit was threatening the local people

(a) frightening (b) alarming (c) cautioning (d) bullying

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GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST
OF RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR (ARCHAEOLOGY) CONTRACT UNDER ART &
CULTURE DEPARTMENT, AUGUST, 2016.

Directions (Questions 1-16): From the four alternatives given below, choose the correct
meaning of the idioms and phrases given in bolt in the sentence:
1. He lost heart when he found out that he had not been selected for the job.

(a) became desperate (b) felt sad (c) became angry (d) became discouraged

2. The company has a new product in the pipeline which they are confident will be a success.

(a) In production (b) stuck in a pipe (c) selling (d) introduced

3. He’s up to his ears in work and cannot leave the office right now.

(a) fully occupied with (b) very interested in (c) concerned with (d) has an earache

4. We can’t help but admire the way she sticks to her guns.

(a) holds on to her gun (b) maintains her opinion (c) doesn’t let her weapons go (d) refuses to shoot

5. He would rather buy some more time by not deciding yet.

(a) pay a little longer (b) get a better price (c) pay a little later (d) delay a little longer

6. I’m warning you: don’t let them make a monkey of you.

(a) make you jump up and down (b) make faces at you (c) make you spend money (d) make a fool of you

7. You’ll have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He’s a little hard of hearing.

(a) stubborn (b) quiet (c) deaf (d) distracted

8. This business will not make us rich but at least its keeping our head above water.

(a) not drowning (b) keeping dry (c) managing to survive (d) trying to swim

9. Her parents are puzzled over why she did that, it really doesn’t add up.

(a) doesn’t make sense (b) doesn’t calculate (c) makes the wrong addition (d) is the wrong total

10. She has a bee in her bonnet about people keeping their dogs under control.
(a) a headache (b) a dog bite (c) a problem on her mind (d) a hair problem

11. He used to pass himself off as a Government official.

(a) pretend to be (b) was thought to be (c) regarded as (d) is looked upon

12. Even though we met after a long time, he gave me the cold shoulder.

(a) abused me (b) scolded me (c) insulted me (d) ignored me

13. Never trust a man who blows his own trumpet.

(a) praises others (b) praises himself (c) flatters (d) talks loudly

14. It doesn’t matter what you say to her because she’s got a very thick skin.

(a) not affected by criticism (b) not interested in criticism (c) has a skin disorder (d) is overweight

15. It’s no use asking their neighbours to help because they won’t lift a finger.

(a) show the way (b) share property (c) do anything to help (d) carry goods

16. The trouble with their boss is if he doesn’t like a project, he simply throws cold water on it.

(a) washes it completely (b) cleans it thoroughly (c) stops talking (d) discourages it completely

Directions (Questions 17-32): Read the following passage carefully and choose the appropriate response to
each of the questions out of the four alternatives:

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation
Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who
had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of
captivity. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro
is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination… In a sense we’ve come
to our nation’s Capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the
Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every
American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be
guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of colour are
concerned. Instead of honouring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check; a
check which has come back marked “insufficient funds.” But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is
bankrupt…We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no
time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilising drug of gradualism. Now is the time to
make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation
to the sunlit path of racial justice.
 It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro’s
legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen
sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will
now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. But there is something
that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the
process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our
thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on
the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical
violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.

The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to a distrust of all
white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realise
that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. And they have come to realise that their freedom is inextricably
bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone.

We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality. We
can never be satisfied as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels
of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Negro’s basic mobility is
from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their
selfhood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating “for whites only.” We cannot be satisfied as long as a
Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no,
we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a
mighty stream.

I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Go back … knowing
that somehow this situation can and will be changed. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a
dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up
and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be selfevident; that all men are created
equal.” I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the - 4 - sons of former slaves and the sons of
former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day
even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of
oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children
will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their
character. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exhalted, every hill and
mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made
straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. This is our hope. This is
the faith that I will go back to the South with. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of
despair a stone of hope. This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning,
“My country ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrims’
pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.”

17. What is the ‘withering injustice’ that the speech refers to?
(a) falling leaves (b) slavery (c) racism (d) burning flames

18. What is a promissory note?

(a) a cheque (b) a love letter (c) a written promise (d) a signed envelope

19. The urgency of the issue highlighted in the speech is

(a) fierce (b) luxurious (c) tranquilising (d) cooling

20. How many years is five score years?

(a) five years (b) hundred years (c) fifty years (d) twenty years

21. The promissory note has been defaulted against

(a) American citizens (b) Americans of colour (c) white men (d) the bank of justice

22. The struggle should be conducted on a plane of

(a) dignity and discipline (b) physical level (c) bitterness (d) creativity

23. What is meant by the term ‘blow off steam’?

(a) get rid of strong emotion (b) blow away air (c) create steam (d) be noisy

24. Which of the following is NOT an injustice to Negroes as stated in the speech?

(a) police brutality (b) not allowed lodgings

(c) not given voting rights (d) not allowed to marry

25. From what does the speaker hope to get a stone of hope?

(a) cup of justice (b) mighty stream (c) mountain of despair (d) table of brotherhood

26. The main focus of the speech is

(a) getting more money for America’s black population

(b) convincing people to live in peace
(c) celebrating anniversary of Emancipation proclamation
(d) ending segregation and racial injustice in America

27. Segregation is opposed to

(a) democracy (b) racial justice (c) discipline (d) nationhood

28. The speaker urges his listeners to

(a) work towards gradual change (b) use any means necessary
(c) demand equality and justice now (d) distrust white people

29. The speech does not contain

 (a) repeated phrases (b) quotation from songs
(c) references to the Bible (d) thanks to distinguished guests

30. The speaker used the image of “the valley” to represent

(a) justice (b) bad times (c) the future (d) peace

31. Which of the following metaphors is NOT used in the speech?

(a) compares African-Americans to slaves (b) compares segregation to manacles

(c) compares discrimination to chains (d) compares injustice to heat

32. In which year was this speech made?

(a) 1963 (b) 1863 (c) 1950 (d) 1947

Directions (Questions 33-38): Identify the correct form of prepositions from the alternatives
given under each sentence:
33. The child demanded attention from his mother ___ throwing a tantrum.

(a) with (b) by (c) over (d) from

34. Kindly put your mobile phones, calculators and laptops ___ the table.

(a) at (b) above (c) on (d) in

35. Europe and the U.S. are still in dispute ___ how much each country should pay towards the upkeep of the
International Space Station.

(a) over (b) for (c) with (d) on

36. The new ring road stops all the traffic driving ____ the centre of town.

(a) through (b) over (c) in (d) by

37. Almost all car companies now care ____ the environment.

(a) for (b) at (c) with (d) about

38. We didn’t see the whole performance because we left ____ the last act.

(a) on (b) out (c) before (d) at

Directions (Questions 39-44) : Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words :
39. They decided to have a leisurely lunch after the meeting ended.
a) adverb (b) adjective (c) preposition (d) noun

40. The wheels of the judiciary move too slowly for the common man.

(a) verb (b) conjunction (c) adverb (d) adjective

41. We reached home late at night but did not sleep immediately.

(a) preposition (b) adverb (c) conjunction (d) noun

42. You have to believe in yourself if you ever expect to be successful at something.

(a) pronoun (b) adjective (c) interjection (d) noun

43. The manager recommended me for the new position.

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adverb

44. Wise people always look for answers in unlikely places.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) pronoun (d) adjective

Directions (Questions 45-48) : Identify the appropriate verb-form to fill in the blanks:
45. I ____ for this company for thirty years, and I intend to stay here till I retire.

(a) worked (b) was working (c) have been working (d) will work

46. Some people say that it is better to ___ for today.

(a) be living (b) living (c) lives (d) live

47. These shoes are too expensive, I cannot afford ____ them.

(a) to buy (b) buying (c) buy (d) bought

48. They would have won the match if they ____ better.

(a) will play (b) had played (c) have played (d) played

Directions (Questions 49-53) : Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct options:
49. I like playing basketball, and my brother likes playing tennis.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) Compound-Complex sentence

50. They need our help, though they don’t like to admit it.
 (a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) Compound-Complex
sentence

51. Remember to practice personal cleanliness as simple hand washing and proper food handling can help
protect you from infectious diseases.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) Compound-Complex sentence

52. The two girls talked and giggled all night.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) Compound-Complex sentence

53. The manager bought a calculator and he has made fewer mistakes in his monthly checking statement.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) Compound-Complex sentence

Directions (Questions 54-58) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences:
54. I don’t remember who won the award last year.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

55. By the time he got home, his wife had already slept.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

56. The bankers need to know what they should do in such situations.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

57. The books which the professor assigned are not available.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

58. I didn’t know which job I wanted so I decided to wait.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

Directions (Questions 59-64) : Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
59. Barking dogs seldom bite.

(a) imperative (b) affirmative (c) interrogative (d) negative

60. Let’s decide on our plan of action at the formal meeting .

(a) imperative (b) assertive (c) affirmative (d) exclamatory

61. I don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t pass this test!

(a) assertive (b) negative (c) exclamatory (d) affirmative

62. You should not hate anybody.

(a) imperative (b) affirmative (c) interrogative (d) negative

63. She writes with her left hand.

(a) assertive (b) negative (c) imperative (d) interrogative

64. Did you know that they got a divorce?

(a) affirmative (b) exclamatory (c) interrogative (d) imperative

Directions (Questions 65-72) : Identify the correct usage of the words in the alternatives given
below:
65. The Director gave his ___ to the proposal after her successful presentation

(a) ascent (b) essence (c) assent (d) asset

66. The entire family has been invited to the star-studded ___ of their neighbour’s film.

(a) premiere (b) primer (c) premier (d) paramour

67. Exercise indirectly ____ all parts of the body.

(a) actives (b) effect (c) effectual (d) affects

68. Babies usually start with rice ___ as their first solid food.

(a) series (b) cereal (c) service (d) serial

69. Raw vegetables are usually considered healthier ___ cooked ones.

(a) like (b) than (c) as (d) then

70. She was told to ____ for a photograph to be put up on facebook.

(a) pose (b) post (c) pass (d) posted

71. The show was a success and was received ____ well.

(a) excessively (b) too (c) exception (d) exceedingly

72. The party finally split because of the frequent ____ quarrelling.
(a) factitious (b) fractious (c) fractions (d) fictitious

Directions (Questions 73-80) : Identify the word that gives the nearest meaning of the
underlined words in the following sentences:
73. He derided his students’ attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics.

(a) dismount (b) laugh at (c) exterminate (d) encourage

74. The hospital annex was finally completed after pressure from the community.

(a) foundation (b) underground dwelling (c) additional structure (d) building

75. Many older people deprecated the film’s attitude to drug and sex.

(a) disapprove (b) understand (c) belittle (d) decline

76. The carpenter skillfully manipulated the boards on the shelf with just one arm.

(a) fix (b) carry (c) push (d) control

77. This letter is accepted by the court as an authentic document.

(a) genuine (b) acceptable (c) wonderful (d) false

78. Eating food with too much cholesterol makes the veins liable to thicken, and may result in heart problems.
(a) responsible (b) subject (c) likely (d) faulty

79. His popularity is largely based on his personal charisma and stage presence.

(a) power (b) kindness (c) talent (d) charm

80. There was a palpable tension in the air as the Opposition leader walked into the room.

(a) imagined (b) obvious (c) probable (d) unlikely

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TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF JUNIOR
SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (CONTRACT) UNDER HOME (FORENSIC) DEPARTMENT. MAY, 2016 .
SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Directions (questions 1-8): Choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases given :
1. Cut the mustard
(a) To cut up (b) To succeed (c) Spread out (d) Spice up

2. Hit the sack

(a) Go to bed (b) Beating up (c) Fill up the sack (d) To lie down

3. Not a spark of decency

(a) No manners (b) Dress up shabbily (c) Uneducated (d) Imbecile

4. Whole nine yards

(a) Nine metres (b) A wide space (c) Full of it (d) All of it

5. At the drop of a hat

(a) Broken up (b) At a command (c) Instantly (d) Without preparation

6. An arm and a leg

(a) Without body (b) Forcibly (c) To purchase (d) Very expensive

7. Burn the midnight oil

(a) Working late into the night (b) Burning a lamp (c) Staying up late at night
(d) Waking up at midnight

8. Devil’s Advocate

(a) Evil’s companion (b) Presenting counter argument (c) Argument in the court (d) Something evil

Directions (Questions 9 – 16) Fill in the blanks with the idioms/phrases provided below
9. Our ___________ deserve an applause for the success of this programme.

(a) far and near (b) back room boys (c) colleagues (d) deem organisers

10. The company purchased new computers as they no longer want the ___________

(a) dead woods (b) outdated ones (c) old goods (d) old woods

11. An able salesman must be able to ___________ to close the deal.

(a) sale on his feet (b) converse ably (c) trade adequately (d) think on his feet

12. He’s been all ___________ week collecting data but the report is still not ready

(a) busy as a bee (b) on his feet (c) chasing rainbows (d) chasing his tail

13. I had cloves for my sore throat and they ___________

(a) cure like a charm (b) heal like a charm (c) are like a charm (d) worked like a charm

14. Audition test was conducted by the director ___________

(a) to separate the sheep from goats (b) to separate the good from the bad
(c) to separate the dogs from the goats (d) to separate the best from the bad

15. Our business is really improving. We’ve been ___________ all year

(a) in the black (b) in the blue (c) in the best form (d) in the news

16. That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to ___________ before I give you my final decision

(a) sleep on it (b) think of it (c) decide on it (d) concentrate on it

Directions for the following two(2) passages: Read the given passages and answer the
questions provided below –
PASSAGE -1: (Questions Nos. 17 – 24)

In today’s world, while voices are rising constantly for the protection of Planet Earth the natural habitat of the
human race from various ecological threats, these same voices seem to show an amazing tolerance for a form
of pollution that is a growing problem: noise. Airplane traffic is increasing by five percent a year. Urban noise is
doubling every ten years and is getting increasingly diverse as city life becomes more dependent on technology
and robotics. By air, land and sea, we are facing an onslaught of noise that is threatening our ability to survive
safely in this world.

We have granted ourselves the right to make noise. On the other hand, what about our responsibilities? Have
we developed a sense of acoustic responsibility? The evidence suggests that we have not. Many people seem
to believe they have unlimited liberty to make noise with cars and motorbikes and with loud music at home
and in the street. In some countries, measures have been taken to force people to produce less noise. In
Britain, for example, a law has been passed preventing people from disturbing their neighbours with music at
night. But though these measures constitute one step towards recognising noise as a shared environmental
concern, they still address the issue only partially and don’t allow for a concrete change to take place.

It is widely accepted now that we should deal with our rubbish in a responsible way; and many people have
started to demonstrate awareness of this conventional form of pollution. Noise is in reality a particularly
insidious form of rubbish. It destroys community life, pursues us into our homes to spoil our tranquillity, keeps
us from sleeping and is the cause of many stress-related illnesses, as well as hearing loss. Our acoustic
environment is property to us all. Everyone has the right to use it, but no one has the right to abuse it. Let’s
start using it sensibly.

17. What is the level of noise produced in the cities?

(a) It is greater after every 10 years. (b) It is as high as it will be after ten years.
(c) It is twice as high now as ten years ago. (d) It will be reasonably controlled after ten years.
18. What is the opinion of many people regarding vehicles?

(a) They have the right to use motorcycles and cars noisily. (b) That motorcycles and cars are not noisy.
(c) That motorcycles and cars are disturbing. (d) That motorcycles and cars can be used freely.

19. The protest for the protection of Planet Earth is concerned with

(a) abolition of animals (b) noise pollution (c) ecological threats (d) diversity in culture

20. Through what means does noise pollute us?

(a) urban noise (b) by air, land and sea (c) airplane traffic (d) technologies and robotics

21. People have right to it without abusing it –

(a) ecological change (b) sound environment (c) cultural differences (d) urban noise

22. British government issued laws

(a) to develop a sense of acoustic responsibility (b) to recognise noise as shared responsibility
(c) to coerce people to produce less noise (d) to prevent production of noise at night

23. What is the synonym of tranquil?

(a) turbulence (b) disturbance (c) quirk (d) serene

24. Choose the antonym of insidious

(a) stealthy (b) surreptitious (c) sneaky (d) sincere

PASSAGE -2: (Questions Nos. 25 - 32)

Kip, nap, doze, forty winks, shut-eye and snooze are all expressions we use to describe that mysterious state,
sleep. We all do it, we can’t get by without it and by the time we reach old age most of us have spent 20 years
sleeping. Yet, nobody knows why we do it. Most scientists reckon that by resting our bodies, we allow time for
essential maintenance work to be done. Any damage that there is can be put right more quickly if energy isn’t
being used up doing other things. Injured animals certainly spend more time asleep than usual while their
wounds are healing. And quite a few illnesses make us feel drowsy so our body can get on with curing us.

Sleep is controlled by certain chemicals. These build up during the day, eventually reaching levels that make us
tired. We can control the effects of these chemicals to some extent. Caffeine helps to keep us awake while
alcohol and some medicines make us sleepy. By using electrodes, scientists are able to study what goes on in
people’s heads while they sleep. They have discovered that when we first drop off everything slows down. The
heart beats more slowly and our breathing becomes shallow. After about 90 minutes our eyes start to twitch
and we go into what is called REM sleep. REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement, and it’s a sign that we’ve
started to dream.
You have dreams every night, even if you don’t remember them. There are all sorts of theories about why we
dream. One is that it gives the brain a chance to sort out the day’s activities, filling everything away in the right
place. Another is that the brain gets bored while we’re asleep and organises its own entertainment - a sort of
late night cinema! A lot of people say they have to have eight hours‘ sleep every night while others seem to
manage on a lot less. One thing’s for sure, we all need some sleep and going without it can have some very
strange effects. An American disc-jockey, who stayed awake for 200 hours to raise money for charity, thought
things were bursting into flames all around him after 120 hours without sleep. He survived the ordeal but was
depressed for three months afterwards.

Humans are unusual in the way they sleep. Most animals have a sleep during the day and tests have shown
that a siesta can be beneficial for us too. It’s even been recommended that airline pilots should have a nap
during long flights so that they are more alert for the tricky business of landing. So next time you nod off after
Sunday lunch in front of the telly, don’t feel embarrassed about it. Science, after all, is on your side.

25. Pick the odd one out

(a) snooze (b) forty winks (c) shut eye (d) calm

26. According to scientists we start to dream

(a) After an hour (b) After one and a half hour

(c) After two hours (d) After two and a half hours

27. How did the brain sort out the day’s activities?

(a) by erasing the day’s events from the memory (b) by sorting out the day’s events
(c) by reflecting upon the day’s events (d) by organising the day’s events in the right places

28. What chemical can control sleep?

(a) caffeine (b) alcohol (c) milk (d) juice

29. What is the outcome of staying awake for 200 hours?

(a) dreaming (b) sleeping (c) depression (d) sickness

30. “Siesta” is another word for

(a) dreams (b) flight (c) rest (d) nap

31. Pilots on long distance flights would be more attentive to landing if

(a) they are more alert for the tricky business of landing (b) they concentrate more
(c) they have a short nap during the long flight (d) they are more experienced

32 The text is

(a) a report (b) an article (c) a narrative (d) an essay

Directions (Questions 33 – 42) Choose the correct simple past or present perfect tense from
the alternatives given:
33. I have ______ my homework.

(a) just finish (b) finish (c) just finished (d) finished

34. Mary has _____ five letters.

(a) already written (b) written (c) already wrote d) already write

35. Tom _____ to his home town in 1994.

(a) has moved (b) moved (c) move (d) has move

36. My friend ____ in Canada two years ago.

(a) is (b) was (c) were (d) has been

37. I have ____ to Canada so far.

(a) not been (b) not gone (c) not went (d) not go

38. But I ____ travelled to London a couple of times.

(a) have already (b) was already (c) already (d) has

39. Last week, Mary and Paul ____ to the cinema.

(a) goes (b) went (c) has been (d) had been

40. I can’t take any pictures because I have ____ a new film yet.

(a) not buy (b) not get (c) not brought (d) not bought

41. Did _____ their holidays in Paris last summer?

(a) they spent (b) they had (c) they have (d) they spend

42. Have ____ a whale?

(a) you ever see (b) you ever saw (c) you ever had (d) you ever seen

Directions (Questions 43-48) Choose the correct sentence to change given sentences to direct
or indirect speech.
43. She asked, “Where is your sister?”
 (a) She asked me where my sister was (b) She asked me the where about of my sister
(c) I was asked where my sister was. (d) Where my sister was, was asked to me by her.

44. They asked me to say hello to Jim.

(a) They asked, “Hello to Jim.” (b) “Say hello to Jim,” they asked.
(c) “Say hello to Jim,” they said. (d) They said, “You must say hello to Jim.”

45. “Claire must rest.” The doctor said.

(a) The doctor said that Claire must rest. (b) The doctor said that Claire needs rest.
(c) Claire needs rest, the doctor said. (d) The doctor said that Claire has to rest

46. He said, “If I was younger, I would accept it.”

(a) He said that he would accept it, he was younger. (b) He will accept if he is younger he said.
(c) He said he will accept it if he was younger. (d) He said that he would accept it if he was younger.

47. Sanga said that Liana used to be his friend.

(a) Sanga said, “Liana is my friend.” (b) Sanga said, “Liana, my friend.”
(c) Sanga said, “Liana was my friend.” (d) Sanga said, “Liana used to be my friend.”

48. “What are you looking at?” He asked.

(a) He asked what I was looking at. (b) I was asked what I was looking at.
(c) I was looking at which he asked. (d) He ask what I was looking at

Directions: (Questions 49 – 56): Annalyse the given sentences below and choose the right
answer.
49. When he saw the danger he stopped.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

50. He saw the danger and stopped.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

51. Life and hope are inseparable.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

52. While there is life there is hope

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

53. He not only robbed the man but also murdered him.
(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

54. Besides robbing the man, he also murdered him.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

55. We must eat, or we cannot live.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

56. We must eat to live.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentenc

Directions (Questions 57 – 61): Choose the alternatives given to substitute the bold letter in
the given sentences.
57. The suspect could not endure the enhanced interrogation and succumb to his wounds.

(a) questions (b) too much questions (c) physical interrogation (d) torture

58. During WW II, prisoners of war were treated brutally by their enemies.

(a) the allies (b) detainee (c) prisoners (d) the opposing forces

59. Patients facing operation in hospitals are often put to sleep.

(a) euthanize (b) etherize (c) eulogize (d) euthanasia

60. The company is firing people as it has gone bankrupt.

(a) killing people (b) shooting people (c) downsizing (d) closing up

61. Snipers are often ordered to take down someone.

(a) imprison someone (b) catch someone (c) investigate someone (d) kill someone

Directions (Questions 62 – 65): Link the sentences correctly using the options given below :-
62. We have been waiting for two hours. ______ the bus have arrived.

(a) Meanwhile (b) Finally (c) Since (d) So

63. It is raining heavily. ______ I need an umbrella.

(a) Therefore (b) Thus (c) Moreover (d) Further

64. You must come immediately. ______ the boss will get angry.
(a) Meanwhile (b) Besides (c) Otherwise (d) Conversely

65. He worked hard, ______ he failed in the examination.

(a) Unless (b) Since (c) So (d) Yet

Directions (Questions 66 – 71): Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word .
66. Teenagers were loitering in the streets.

(a) bolstering (b) sitting (c) moving (d) hanging around

67. He was quite matey with everyone.

(a) lively (b) angry (c) rude (d) friendly

68. We should not allow our work to impinge on our private lives.

(a) encroach (b) suffer (c) reflect (d) dwell

69. The picture has too much redundant detail.

(a) long (b) useless (c) repetitive (d) talking

70. He blinked at them owlishly.

(a) intelligently (b) roundly (c) openly (d) fully

71. The garden was a riot of colours.

(a) violent (b) mixture (c) protest (d) full

Directions (Questions 72 -76): Choose the word which has the similar meaning to the one
provided below:-
72. Allusion

(a) reference (b) belief (c) assumption (d) mirage

73. Brash

(a) grass (b) brazen (c) harsh (d) quick

74. Console

(a) give (b) conceive (c) comfort (d) conceal

75. Derelict

(a) substitute (b) deny (c) posseses (d) abandoned

76. Emit

(a) exhale (b) warmth (c) take (d) fiery

Directions (Questions 77 – 80): Choose the word which has the opposite meaning to the given
word:-
77. Zany

(a) idiotic (b) sane (c) strong (d) mad

78. Hassle

(a) confusion (b) noise (c) peace (d) work

79. Idler

(a) lazy (b) loiter (c) hard worker (d) wastrel

80. Folly

(a) sanity (b) foolishness (c) mirth (d) overlap

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SECTION - B (130 Marks) All questions carry equal marks of 2 each.

Direction for Questions 1–10 : Choose the correct phrasal verb:

1. The Principal _____________ an explanation of his conduct.

(a) called out (b) called for (c) called in (d) called at
2. His arrogance _____________ his ruin.

(a) brought into (b) brought about (c) brought upon (d) brought around

3. The publishers are planning to ______ a cheap edition of their new dictionary.

(a) bring out (b) bring forth (c) bring about (d) bring into

4. How did these things _____________?

(a) come around (b) come about (c) come into (d) come before

5. The question ________ before the municipal corporation last week.

(a) came in (b) came up (c) came out (d) came down

6. He seems to be ____________.

(a) well out (b) well off (c) well in (d) well at

7. _________ _ the Police immediately.

(a) call at (b) call in (c) call on (d) call for

8. They _________ against the gross injustice meted out to them.

(a) cried in (b) cried out (c) cried at (d) cried on

9. The rope ________ while they were hauling up the pillar.

(a) gave up (b) gave way (c) gave in (d) gave out

10. My grandfather cannot _________ past events.

(a) call back (b) call up (c) call unto (d) call again

Direction for Questions 11–20 : Choose the correct one word substitution :
11. One who knows many language

(a) polygot (b) polycot (c) polypot (d) polyglot

12. One who pretends to be what he is not

(a) vindictive (b) hypocrite (c) arrogant (d) manipulative

13. Free from infection

(a) commune (b) assume (c) immune (d) presume

14. A ceremony at which a man becomes a priest

(a) ordination (b) coronation (c) intonation (d) elocution

15. One who is completely satisfied

(a) confident (b) complacent (c) consistent (d) conversant

16. Unwilling to face a situation

(a) diffident (b) dividend (c) different (d) defiant

17. An embarrassing mistake

(a) faux paw (b) foie gras (c) faux lawn (d) faux pas

18. A person leaving his native country to settle in another

(a) immigrant (b) integrate (c) emigrant (d) ingrate

19. Equal in rank

(a) veer (b) peer (c) jeer (d) seer

20. One who lacks courage or confidence

(a) timid (b) coward (c) deserter (d) castaway

Direction for Questions 21–30: Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb:

21. Mary _____________ for Khaia and Sons before she came to work for us.

(a) had been working (b) has been working (c) have been working (d) have has been working

22. Tanpuia said he __________________ four movies so far this month.

(a) See (b) Saw (c) has seen (d) had seen

23. How long _____________________ for Rinawmi?

(a) have you waited (b) have you been waiting (c) have you wait (d) none

24. I’m afraid I’m not hungry. I _____________________.

(a) already eat (b) already ate (c) have eaten (d) have already eaten

25. Amir _______________ cricket in the afternoon when he got the call.

(a) play (b) played (c) was playing (d) will play

26. “What _________________ between 3 and 7 yesterday evening”, the Police said.

(a) did you do (b) were you doing (c) do you do (d) did you doing
27. Liana kept looking at Siami, wondering where he _______________ her before.

(a) see (b) saw (c) has seen (d) had seen

28. Typing ______ much easier and more comfortable in the past fifty years.

(a) become (b) became (c) has become (d) has became

29. Liana’s father _________________ his son’s birthday

(a) has never forgotten (b) never forgets (c) never forgot (d) will never forget

30. _______________ Amelia? – No, she probably went to her mother’s place.

(a) Did anyone see (b) Has anyone seen (c) Has someone seen (d) Did anybody saw

Direction for Questions 31–40 : Identify the part of speech of the words underlined:
31. My brother is a very successful businessman.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Pronoun

32. Enid and Lily do everything together.

(a) Conjunction (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Noun

33. The ice caps are melting in South Pole.

(a) Preposition (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Adverb

34. The prisoners managed to escape while the guards were having dinner.

(a) Preposition (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Conjunction

35. Hurricane Irma barrelled ever closer to the U.S. mainland

(a) Preposition (b) Verb (c) Conjunction (d) Adjective

36. North Korea tested a nuclear bomb yet again.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Pronoun (d) Verb

37. John was slightly apprehensive over Michael’s sudden appearance.

(a) Verb (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Noun

38. I went home immediately after the match.

(a) Conjunction (b) Noun (c) Verb (d) Preposition

39 . The pizza was cold but very delicious.

(a) Conjunction (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Preposition

40. My mother treats my sister better than us.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

Direction for Questions 41–50: Identify whether the following sentences are Simple, Complex
or Compound: (10×2=20)
41. We have to go to music school when the clock chimes two o’clock.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

42. Betty liked Jughead’s friend, and she also liked his cousin.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

43. The big black cat ran after the blue and red ball.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

44. Harry and Linda rode their bicycles after they ate dinner.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

45. The janitor and the principal met in the canteen near the auditorium

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

46. Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.

a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

47. The guitarist played a long time, but the violin players stopped early.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

48. Before the king rode in the parade, he gave a speech.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

49. After midnight the rats will come out of the dirty attic.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

50. He dropped the pen and the eraser, but he held on to the paper.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

Direction for Questions 51–60 :Fill in the blanks choosing the correct prepositions:
51. Don’t forget to turn _________the light.

(a) in (b) up (c) on (d) at

52. The dog was running ____________the thief.

(a) after (b) for (c) into (d) unto

53.Don’t give ________ to temptations.

(a) out (b) in (c) all (d) on

54. The teacher handed ____________ our test papers.

(a) all (b) in (c) for (d) out

55. Can you please go __________ there and turn off the fan?

(a) into (b) after (c) upon (d) over

56. Our house is ____________that River.

(a) beyond (b) around (c) into (d) after

57. Everyone _______________ Sam were chosen to represent the school.

(a) accept (b) except (c) unlike (d) until

58. The Principal called a meeting to discuss urgent matters _______________ the school discipline.

(a) directing (b) considering (c) regarding (d) reforming

59. He is quite calm ______________ his brother.

(a) dislike (b) except (c) before (d) unlike

60. I haven’t seen him ______________ last year.

(a) since (b) till (c) while (d) during

Direction for Questions 61–65: Choose the correct sentence type:

61. I will marry only Virat Kohli

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Exclamatory (d) Negative

62 . It is a very beautiful car.

(a) Imperative (b) Assertive (c) Exclamatory (d) Negative

63. If only I had practised!

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Exclamatory (d) Negative

64 .He does not fear the snake.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Imperative (d) Negative

65. Avoid eating oily food.

(a) Imperative (b) Assertive (c) Exclamatory (d) Negative

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GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions ( questions 1 - 8) identify the parts of speech of the underline words

1.He had to dress quickly for the awards ceremony.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

2. Does your company have a dress code?

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

3. She decided to wear a suit instead of a dress to the interview.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

4. Doug prefers a casual work environment.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

5. Damon always visits the meat shop.

(a) Article (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

6. The entire department worked overtime to finish the project.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Preposition (d) Pronoun

7. Jane was allowed to enter the class although she was late.

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

8. Few students can master Web design in a short course.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

Directions (Question 9 – 13): Choose the correct response from the options given:
9. I rarely go to work. In this statement ‘rarely’ means

(a) Hardly (b) Never (c) Always (d) Should

10. Our college is quite far from my home. In this statement ‘quite far’ means

(a) Not so far (b) Not far (c) rather far (d) Close by

11. Yesterday was terribly hot. The statement means:

(a) It was not so hot. (b) It was not hot at all. (c) It was extremely hot. (d) It was quite hot.

12. I am leaving however you may stay. The statement means:

(a) You should follow me (b) You can either stay or leave (c) You should stay (d) Leave immediately.

13. Nothing could be further from the truth. The statement suggests that

(a) It is the truth (b) It is almost the truth (c) It is a complete lie (d) it is not a total lie

Directions (Questions 14 – 23): Identify the notion/concept expressed by eachof the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
14. John said that he might leave tomorrow.

(a) Habitual (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) None of these

15. You should always obey your parents.

(a) Habitual (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) Suggestion

16. No one is allowed to leave the room.

(a) Habitual (b) Purpose (c) Order (d) Condition

17. If you secure 90% I will buy you a new bag.

(a) Habitual (b) Purpose (c) Condition (d) None of these

18. May you live long and prosper.

(a) Habitual (b) Wish (c) Possibility (d) None of these

19. Can you please pass me the salt?

(a) Request (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) None of these

20. Please accept this gift as a token of my appreciation.

(a) Request (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) Offer

21. Zuali go for a walk every morning.

(a) Habitual (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) None of these

22. I am bound to my master.

(a) Request (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) Obligation

23. Look before you leap.

(a) Request (b) Purpose (c) Possibility (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 24 – 30): Fill in the blanks with the correct words/phrases:
24. The Principal ___________________ to be a kind person.

(a) has known (b) is know (c) knows (d) has been known

25. My landlady ________________ that I pay my debts immediately.

(a) Have been demanded (b) has been demanded (c) has demanded (d) have demanded

26. Kindly put this book ____________ the top of the shelf.

(a) upon (b) above (c) on (d) over

27. Hard work is the key __________ success.

(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) on

28. The car ___________ rammed Michael if not for John.

(a) should have (b) must have (c) would have (d) none of the these

29. If only Ted _____________ we would have won.

(a) Has scored (b) had scored (c) could scored (d) was scored

30. The pastor could ___________ an amazing preacher.

(a) have been (b) has been (c) have has been (d) none of these

Directions (Questions 31 – 40): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

31. We could not put up __________ John’s indecent manners.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) at

32. The entire class seems to be ____________ their class leader.

(a) Along (b) against (c) upon (d) about

33. The army will work _______ a collaborative environment.

(a) on (b) at (c) upon (d) in

34. All the students need to concentrate _____________ their studies.

(a) for (b) against (c) on (d) in

35. The researchers examined the scientific basis _________ dental practice.

(a) in (b) of (c) upon (d) to

36. Mom and I haven’t been to the theatre _______ a long time.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) at

37. Ram has been absent_________ Friday.

(a) from (b) for (c) since (d) on

38. People tend to call their pets _______different names.

(a) with (b) for (c) on (d) by

39. You better put a jacket_____________ your shirt because it is really cold today.

(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at

40. The athletes need to swim_____________ the lake during their training.

(a) over (b) across (c) for (d) with

Directions (Questions 41 – 50): Fill in the blanks with phrasal verbs:

41. The firemen had to __________ the room to rescue the children.

(a) enter into (b) go into (c) break into (d) walk into
42. Mawia ___________ but nobody had seen his keys.

(a) asked about (b) asked them (c) asked across (d) asked around

43. Dawnga found it hard to __________ with Hriata.

(a) keep off (b) keep in (c) keep up (d) keep from

44. The interference of the English teacher helped to ______________ peace between the parents and the
school Principal.

(a) bring round (b) bring out (c) bring in (d) bring about

45. The Police Officer demanded that the culprit _____________ and confess his crime.

a) came forward (b) come forward (c) come towards (d) comes forward

46. The Chief Guest was invited to ______________ the prizes.

(a) gave away (b) give away (c) given away (d) none of these

47. This text book was ______________ to me by my sister.

(a) hand down (b) handed upon (c) handed down (d) handed in

48. You will have to ______________ all her children.

(a) put up towards (b) put up for (c) put up into (d) put up with

49. I was ___________ after learning the news that John Lennon was shot dead.

(a) taken back (b) take back (c) taken aback (d) take aback

50. The director wants us to _____________ our lines before the show.

(a) run over (b) run through (c) run into (d) run from

Directions (Questions 51 – 60): Analyze the given sentences and choose the correct option :
51. Thanmawii forgot her book on the bus; therefore, she couldn’t finish her homework.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

52. Lianzela left for his home town this morning.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

53. Weeds are easy to grow and hard to kill

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

54. My dad owns a beautifully restored car and a bike too.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

55. Sangliani was late; however, the class had not started.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

56. Intelligent persons are respected.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

57. Nathan fell out of the bed, and mom ran to check on him.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

58. If you want to speak to Sita, then learn Hindi.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

59. The kangaroo jumped and landed in the playfield.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

60. The pancake smells delicious.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

Directions (Questions 61 – 70 ): Pick the correct clause of the words underlines in the given
sentences:
61. Can somebody tell me who left his socks on the floor.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

62. The man who lives across the street is my uncle.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

63. Grace, put the tablet away so that you can eat your dinner.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

64. There is a big prize for whoever wins the competition.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

65. Can you see the caterpillar that is on the gate?

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause
66. Douglas had to leave while John was playing football.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

67. We should remember God wherever we go.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

68. He is poor but he is honest.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

69. Though Tom is poor, he is happy.

(a) Sub-ordinate clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

70. As she was sick, she could not go to work.

(a) Sub-ordinate clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

Directions (Questions 71 – 80): Analyze the following sentences and pick out the correct
option:
71. Do you mind waiting here?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

72. Please leave your swords outside.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

73. My family will not tolerate this.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

74. Where have you been all this while?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

75. I am your friend not your enemy.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

76. What did you do after leaving college?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

77. Do be a bit more careful.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

78. I just cannot figure this out!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

79. My sister Amy lives in Delhi with her husband..

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

80. Alex won the match, it’s unbelievable!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

Directions (Questions 81 – 90): Choose the most suitable alternative to make the sentence
meaningful:
81. It is now ____________ that the Prime Minister will be coming to Aizawl.

(a) apparent (b) translucent (c) repugnant (d) coherent

82. President Trump is suspected of ____________ with the Russia.

(a) connecting (b) corrupting (c) colluding (d) commuting

83. The judge _____________ a fine of Rs.1500/- on the convict.

(a) Implode (b) imposed (c) embossed (d) impair

84. Today’s meeting was ______________ by a group of protestors.

(a) disjointed (b) dislocated (c) dismembered (d) disrupted

85. The Board of Directors decided to ______ the budget.

(a) rise (b) raise (c) rice (d) raised

86. Eric Bischoff gave Don Johnson a left-handed ___________________.

(a) complement (b) confidence (c) compliment (d) consequence

87. Shawn Mendes is a very talented and _______________ singer.

(a) veritable (b) various (c) versatile (d) voracious

88. Jennifer suffered an _________________ pain in her chest during her accident.

(a) excruciating (b) exfoliating (c) exterminating (d) exhilarating

89. The contractor said that we need to ____________________ our apartment.

(a) refurbish (b) retarnish (c) revarnish (d) regarnish

90. “Flu” is sometimes used as a ________ term for any illness caused by a virus.

(a) mimetic (b) generic (c) genetic (d) heretic

Directions (Questions 91 – 100): Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to
the given sentence:
91. Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

(a) eccentric (b) enigmatic (c) fanatic

92. A person hired to fight for another country than their own.

(a) executioner (b) mercenary (c) Assassin (d) hired gun

93. Reluctant to draw attention to yourself

(a) reluctant (b) innocent (c) reticent (d) competent

94. All the people living at the same time or of the same age

(a) concessionaries (b) momentary (c) reactionaries (d) contemporaries

95. A stable situation in which forces cancel one another

(a) Status quo (b) equalization (c) stationary (d) equilibrium

96. Temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others.

(a) gregarious (b) precautious (c) tenacious (d) precarious

97. Someone who is emotionally hardened or insensitive.

(a) jealous (b) callous (c) anxious (d) devious

98. Having or showing a lack of experience.

(a) timid (b) novice (c) naïve (d) prodigy

99. A person with a highly developed sense of beauty.

(a) aesthete (b) atheist (c) theist (d) ascetic

100. A word which agrees with another in pronunciation and perhaps also in spelling but is different in
meaning.

(a) synonym (b) homonym (c) antonym (d) homophone

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF FISHERY EXTENSION
OFFICER UNDER FISHERIES DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER, 2017
GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions (questions 1- 10) Choose the correct parts of speech of the underlined words :
1. There is something pleasing about him.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Verb

2. He quietly slipped away from the back door.

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

3. The dog barked at the thief.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Preposition (d) Verb

4. Your plan is better than mine.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

5. He gave me a good book to read.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adverb

6. They came down walking.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

7. Wait here till I come back.

(a) Conjunction (b) Preposition (c) Verb (d) Noun

8. Take rest for a while.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

9. Hurrah! said the boys.

(a) Interjection (b) Preposition (c) Noun (d) Conjunction

10. A strong wind was blowing yesterday.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

Directions (Question 11-20 ) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs from those
given in brackets:
11. We _____________ in Aizawl since 1990. (live)

(a) lived (b) have been living (c) are living (d) live

12. She usually ____________ in black ink. (write)

(a) writes (b) wrote (c) written (d) write

13. They ______________ a house in Kolkata two years ago. (buy)

(a) bought (b) had been buying (c) are buying (d) buy

14. The sun _______________ when we went out. (shine)

(a) shone (b) was shining (c) is shining (d) has been shining

15. You can achieve nothing if you _______________a coward. (be)

(a) am (b) are (c) were (d) is

16. If they catch you, they ___________ you. (not spare)

(a) will not spare (b) will spare (c) will not be spare (d) would not spare

17. The new teacher _________ us now for six months. (teach)

(a) teaches (b) has been teaching (c) have been teaching (d) taught

18. The patient ____________ before the doctor came. (die)

(a) had died (b) died (c) dies (d) is dying

19. Run fast! The train ________. (whistle)

(a) whistle (b) is whistling (c) whistling (d) whistles

20. He jumped off the train while it ___________. (move)

(a) moves (b) was moving (c) has been moving (d) moved

Directions (Questions 21-25). Choose the correct determiners to complete the sentence.
21. He did not buy ____________ honey.

(a) some (b) any (c) many (d) few

22. I want _________ sugar for tea.

a) a few (b) a little (c) the little (d) few

23. Copper is _____________ useful metal.

(a) an (b) the (c) a (d) no error

24. I have lost _________ pen you gave me.

(a) the (b) a (c) an (d) no error

25. French is ____________ easy Language

(a) an (b) the (c) a (d) no error

Directions (26-30) choose the correct prepositions to complete the sentence.

26. I am not inclined to disposed _________ my books.

(a) for (b) of (c) with (d) to

27. It is best to stay indoors _____________ such a hot day.

(a) in (b) on (c) if (d) at

28. They arrived __________ the railway station just in time.

(a) at b) to (c) if (d) on

29. He suddenly felt giddy, so he leaned __________ the wall.

(a) along (b) with (c) against (d) by

30. He takes ___________ his father in his looks

(a) up (b) after (c) on (d) at

Directions (31-35) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct adjectives and adverbs to complete
the sentences.
31. People invent new machines when they think __________

(a) different (b) differently (c) differ (d) difference

32. I hardly know _______ in the town.

(a) somebody (b) many (c) anybody (d) more

33. She is a ____________ dancer.

(a) skilful (b) skilfully (c) skill (d) skillful

34. The flood situation this year is ___________ than that prevailed in the last year.

(a) worst (b) worse (c) worsen (d) worsed

35. It was __________ cold so we preferred not to go out that morning.

(a) bitter (b) bit (c) bitten (d) bitterly

Directions (Questions 36-40) Name the tense of the verb of the following .
36. She is coming here in the evening.

(a) Future Continuous Tense (b) Present Continuous Tense

(c) Present Indefinite Tense (d) Future Indefinite Tense

37. A gentleman doesn’t laugh at others.

(a) Present Perfect Tense (b) Present Indefinite Tense

(c) Present Continuous Tense (d) Present Perfect Continuous Tense

38. He has already entertained the guests for two hours.

(a) Past Indefinite Tense (b) Past Present Tense

(c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Present Perfect Continuous Tense

39. I shall leave for Kolkata day after tomorrow.

(a) Future Perfect Tense (b) Future Indefinite Tense

(c) Future Perfect Continuous Tense (d) Future Continuous Tense

40. She will have cleaned the room before you reach there.

(a) Past Perfect Continuous Tense (b) Past Continuous Tense

(c) Future Perfect Tense (d) Future Continuous Tense

Directions (Questions 41-50) Convert the given sentences as directed in the brackets .
41. The sun having risen in the sky, the sky cleared. (to compound)

(a) The sun rose and the sky cleared (b) The sky cleared when the sun rose
(c) The sky cleared when the sun rises (d) The sun rose in the clear sky

42. Besides robbing the poor man, he also murdered him. (to compound)
 (a) Not only he murdered the poor man but robbed him
(b) He not only robbed the poor man but also murdered him.
(c) He not only murdered but robbed him
(d) Not only he murdered but robbed him.

43. Listen to the teacher. (to complex)

(a) Listen to what the teacher says. (b) Listening to what the teacher say.
(c) The teacher is saying (d) The teacher should be listened

44. We must eat or we cannot live. (to simple)

(a) We must eat and live. (b) We must eat to live.

(c) We cannot live without food. (d) We cannot eat or live

45. He finished his exercise, he put away his books. (to simple)

(a) Having finish his exercise putting away his books.

(b) He put away his books and finished his exercise.
(c) Having finished his exercise, he put away his books.
(d) He put away his books after he finish his exercise

46. I request your help. (to complex)

(a) I request you that I want your help (b) I requested you I want your help
(c) Requesting your help (d) Your help is requested

47. Speak the truth, or I will kill you. (to complex)

(a) I will kill you or speak the truth (b) Speaking the truth will prevent killing
(c) Speaking the truth can prevent killing (d) I will kill you, if you do not speak the truth

48. Arriving at home she found her son missing. (to compound)

(a) She arrived home when she found her son missing.
(b) She arrived at home and she found her son missing
(c) Her son is missing when she arrived at home.
(d) Her son is missing when she is arriving at home

49. He was climbing up the stairs and he fell down. (to simple)

(a) Climbing up the stairs he fell down. (b) Climbing up the stairs he was falling down.
(c) He was falling down climbing the stairs. (d) He fell down the stairs while climbing.

50. The teacher punished the boy for disobedience. (to compound)

(a) The teacher punish the boy for disobedience. (b) The teacher punishing the boy for disobedience.
(c) The boy was disobedient and so the teacher punished him.
(d) The boy was disobedient the teacher punished him.
Directions (Questions 51-55) Find out which is the correct transformed sentence .
51. He is so small that he cannot go alone.

(a) He is too small to go alone. (b) He is very small to go alone.

(c) He is not small to go alone. (d) He is too small not to go alone.

52. The son is wiser than his father.

(a) The son is as wise as his father. (b) His father is as wise as the son.
(c) His father is so wise as the son. (d) His father is not so wise as the son.

53. Everybody was present.

(a) Everybody was not present. (b) Everybody was absent. (c) Nobody is present. (d) Nobody is absent.

54. What a delicious meal?

(a) What a delicious meal is. (b) This meal is delicious one.
(c) The meal is delicious. (d) The meal is not delicious one

55. He ran with all his might.

(a) He ran as fast as he can. (b) He ran as fast as he could.

(c) He ran as fast as he may. (d) He ran as fast as he might

.Directions (Questions 56-60) Transform the following sentences without changing the
meaning by interchanging different parts of speech as directed in the brackets.
56. He succeeded in his attempt. (Verb to Adjective)

(a) His attempt was successful. (b) His attempts was successful.
(c) His attempt was success. (d) His attempts was succeeded.

57. You shall take your examination confidently. (Adverb to Noun)

(a) You should take your examination with confidence. (b) You should take your examination confidently.
(c) With confidence you should take your examination. (d) Take your examination with confidence.

58. Respect your parents and teacher. (Verb to Adjective)

(a) Be respectful to parents and teachers (b) Be respectfully to your parents and teacher
(c) Be respectful to your parents and teachers (d) Be respectfully to parents and teachers

59. He accepted all of our proposals (Noun to Verb)

(a) He accepts all that we proposed (b) He accepted all that we proposed
(c) He accepted all the proposed (d) He accept all that we proposed

60. I do not intend to spend my vacation here (Verb to Noun)

(a) I have no intentions to spend my vacation here. (b) I have no intended to spend my vacation here.
(c) I have no intentioning to spend my vacation here. (d) I have no intention to spend my vacation here.

Directions (Questions 61-65) Transform the following sentences as directed.

61. The razor is blunt. (to negative)

(a) The razor is not blunt. (b) The razor is not sharp. (c) The razor was not sharpen. (d) The razor isn’t sharpen.

62. He is not without courage. (to affirmative)

(a) He has courage (b) He has no courage. (c) He is brave. (d) He is courage.

63. The song is very sweet. (to exclamatory)

(a) How the song is very sweet! (b) How is the song sweet! (c) How sweet the song is! (d) What a sweet song!

64. How cold it is today! (to assertive)

(a) It has been a cold day. (b) Today, how cold it is. (c) Today is very cold. (d) It is very cold today.

65. Horses are faithful animals. (to interrogative)

(a) Were horses faithful animals? (b) Weren’t horses faithful animals?
(c) Are horses faithful animals? (d) Are not horses faithful animals?

Directions (Questions 66-70) Synthesise the sentences as directed in the bracket s.

66. I advised her. She acted accordingly. (Infinitive)

(a) My advice made her action. (b) My advice made her acted accordingly.
(c) She acted accordingly to my advice. (d) She acted according to my advice.

67. He doesn’t smoke. He doesn’t drink. (neither)

(a) Neither he smoke or drink. (b) He neither smoke nor drink.

(c) He neither smokes nor drinks (d) Neither he smokes or drinks.

68. I know the man. He is a doctor. (adjective clause)

(a) I know the man who is a doctor. (b) I know the man who was a doctor.
(c) The man I knew was a doctor. (d) The man I know is a doctor.
69. The students disobeyed the teacher. He was annoyed. (because)

(a) The teacher was annoying because the students disobeyed him.
(b) The teacher was annoyed because the students disobeyed him.
(c) The students disobeyed the teacher because he was annoyed
(d) The students disobeyed because the teacher was annoyed.

70. He was going to school. He was caught in the rain. (Adverbial Clause)

(a) While he was going to school, he was caught in the rain.

(b) While he was going to school he is catching the rain.
(c) He was going to school while he was caught in the rain.
(d) He was caught in the rain while he was going to school.

Directions (Questions 71-75) Each of the following sentence is followed by four words. Select
the antonym of the word occurring in the sentence in capital letters as per the context .
71. His CANDID remarks impressed the authorities.

(a) Blunt (b) Guarded (c) Sincere (d) Unconventional

72. He drove his car through SLIMY road to reach your office.

(a) Ugly (b) Clean (c) Beautiful (d) Slippery

73. It is easy to understand his FUZZY thoughts.

(a) Misty (b) Vague (c) Clear (d) Useful

74. The government has ENHANCED the tuition fees in schools and colleges.

(a) Magnified (b) Aggravated (c) Decreased (d) Augmented

75. This cloth is a COARSE of touch.

(a) Delicate (b) Rough (c) Painful (d) Harsh

Directions (Questions 76-80) Each of the following sentence is followed by four words or group
of words. Select the synonyms of the word occurring in the sentence in CAPITAL letters as per
the context.
76. Trees that BLOCK the view of oncoming traffic should be cut down.

(a) After (b) Obstruct (c) Improve (d) Spoil

77. The violence erupted because of the ZEALOT.

(a) Enthusiastic (b) Brave (c) Timid (d) Fanatic

78. She is pretty INSIPID young lady.

(a) Clever (b) Lazy (c) Dull (d) Lean

79. He was a CHARISMATIC leader.

(a) Exceptionally fascinating (b) Particularly popular (c) Compulsively pleasant

(d) Strangely haunting

80. His information is not AUTHENTIC.

(a) Real (b) Reliable (c) Believable (d) Genuine

Directions (Questions 81-90) In the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose
the one which best conveys the meaning of the idioms and phrases .
81. To meet one’s waterloo

(a) To meet a strong adversary. (b) To meet his humiliation.

(c) To die fighting. (d) To meet one’s final defeat.

82. Sitting on the fence.

(a) Unbalanced (b) Uncomfortable (c) Coward (d) Between two opinions

83. To snap one’s finger of.

(a) To maintain friendship. (b) To give the challenge.

(c) To continue doing anything. (d) To stay away from something.

84. To keep house.

(a) To keep pace with. (b) To be silent about one’s purpose.

(c) To waste time. (d) To manage the business of the household.

85. His wit’s end.

(a) finished (b) confused (c) comedy (d) very intelligent

86. To wash dirty linen in public.

(a) to quarrel openly (b) to clean solid linen

(c) to understand the hidden meaning of the word (d) to wash dirty clothes

87. A snake in the grass.

(a) A hidden enemy (b) Unforeseen happening (c) Very ferocious enemy (d) Unrecognisable danger

88. Beside the mark.

(a) Out of assumptions (b) Beyond the imagination (c) Beyond the reach (d) Irrelevant

89. Between the devil and the deep sea.

(a) A deep sea diver (b) To be evil tempered (c) In a dilemma (d) A man who is drowning

90. Merry as cricket.

(a) To enjoy a game of cricket (b) To be carefree (c) To dance and sing (d) To be good at sport

Directions (Questions 91-100) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given words/sentences.
91. One who hates marriage.

(a) Misanthrope (b) Misogamist (c) Misogymist (d) Polygamist

92. An assembly of worshippers.

(a) Congregation (b) Conflagration (c) Configuration (d) Confrontation

93. Blasphemy.

(a) One that is in a war like mood. (b) The life history of a person.
(c) A religious war. (d) An act of speaking against religion.

94. Omnipotent.

(a) One who is present everywhere. (b) One who is all powerful.
(c) One who knows all. (d) One who hears everything.

95. Abattoir.

(a) A place where animals are slaughtered for the market.

(b) A place for wrestling. (c) A place for birds. (d) A place for luggage at a railway station.

96. The act of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush or a special pen.

(a) Hieroglyphics (b) Calligraphy (c) Stencilling (d) Graphics

97. To reduce to nothing.

(a) Cull (b) Lull (c) Null (d) Annul

98. Loss of memory

(a) Ambrosia (b) Amnesia (c) Insomnia (d) Forgetting

99. Potable.

(a) that can be carried in hand (b) fit to drink

(c) a remedy for all ills (d) something spiritual

100. Misanthrope

(a) one who hates knowledge (b) one who dies for a noble cause
(c) one who hates mankind (d) a lover of mankind * * * * * * *

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT
TOURIST OFFICER UNDER TOURISM DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER, 2017
SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions 1 - 12 that follows :

We go this way but once, Oh! Heart of mine,

So why not make the journey well worthwhile

Giving to those who travel with us

A helping hand, a word of cheer, a smile?

We go this way but once, Ah! Never more.

Can we go along the self same way?

To get more out of life, undo the wrongs

Or speak love’s words we knew we did not say

We go this way but once. Then let us make

The road we travel blossomy and sweet

With helpful, kindly deeds and tender words

Smoothing the path and bruised and stumbling feet.

- Directions : (Question 1 - 6) Pick out the correct answer:

1. The writer is speaking about the journey of:

(a) heart (b) life (c) cheer

2. The journey can be made worthwhile by:

(a) giving health (b) giving happiness (c) giving help

3. The people who travel with us are:

(a) our fellow mankind (b) happy lovers (c) sympathetic people

4. Man desire to go back along the self same way.......... :

(a) to repeat the same life (b) to undo the wrongs (c) to smile once again

5. The journey can be made blossomy and sweet by:

(a) being helpful (b) being happy (c) being hardworking

6. What words suggest that the journey is not an easy one?

(a) kindly deeds and tender words (b) getting more out of life (c) bruised and stumbling feet

Directions : (Question 7 - 12) Find word in the passage which means the same as :
7. A happy feeling or attitude:

(a) cheer (b) love’s words (c) sweet

8. To walk unsteadily or clumsily:

(a) hopping (b) limping (c) stumbling

9. Good enough :

(a) kind deeds (b) worthwhile (c) relaxing

10. A peak period or stage of development:

(a) blossomy (b) smoothing (c) helping

11. Very loving and gentle:

(a) helping hand (b) tender (c) sweet

12. To change or stop:

(a) go astray (b) path (c) undo

Directions : (Question 13 - 17) : Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the
blanks
13. Two and two ____ four

(a) is (b) are (c) were (d) was

14. I ____ some rare books at home.

(a) am having (b) have (c) was having (d) had

15. He promised ____ me a post in his department

(a) to have given (b) having given (c) have given (d) to give

16. Every man and woman ____ to live in peace

(a) are wanting (b) wanted (c) wants (d) want

17. I wish I ____ a preacher.

(a) were (b) am (c) was (d) have been

Directions : (Question 18 - 22) : Insert appropriate prepositions from the given alternative s :
18. There was a lost of commotion ____ the speaker left the hall.

(a) when (b) after (c) while (d) by

19. It has been raining ____ yesterday.

(a) from (b) till (c) after (d) since

20. I prefer tea ____ coffee

(a) to (b) than (c) instead of (d) besides

21. ____ the team members, I would like to thank the club.

(a) because of (b) in favour of (c) on behalf of (d) in front of

22. They walked ____ the lake for quite some time.

(a) down (b) along (c) through (d) across

Directions : (Question 23 - 32 ) : Name the underlined parts of speech .
23. This is the man whom you are speaking.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

24. This book is unique.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Noun

25. Love makes the world go round

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Noun

26. She walked towards him hurriedly.

(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Pronoun (d) Verb

27. We meet our friends in the park

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

28. He had hardly a friend.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Pronoun

29. Let us catch a taxi lest we should be late.

(a) Conjunction (b) Preposition (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

30. She is as accurate as any other typist.

(a) Pronoun (b) Conjunction (c) Adjective (d) Noun

31. The woodcutter felled the tree

(a) Preposition (b) Verb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

32. The dog is man’s best friend. It is known for its loyalty.

(a) Adjective (b) Conjunction (c) Adverb (d) Pronoun

Directions : (Question 33 - 38) : Choose the correct alternatives given below :

33. He is happy that his son has done well in life.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complete Sentence

34. The peacock is admired for its beauty.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentenc

35. If he doesn’t improve his ways he will have no friend.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

36. He worked hard so that he might win.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

37. Search her bag and you will find the purse.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

38. The unhappy man sat looking into space.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

Directions : (Question39 - 43) : Identify the sentences by pi:cking out the correct anser
39. Why waste time in sleeping.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) Negative

40. She is taller than me.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) Negative

41. He was kind enough to help you.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) Negative

42. John is too clever to be cheated.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) Negative

43. It never rains but pours.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) Negative

Directions : (Question 44 - 48) : Pick out the correct clause of the underlined words :

44. Where she went is not known to me

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Noun Clause

45. Show me the house where you were born

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Noun Clause

46. Wait here till I come back

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Noun Clause

47. A person who works hard must succeed

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Noun Clause

48. I am happy to know that you have passed.

(a) Adjective clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Noun Clause

Directions : (Question 49 - 55) : Give one word substitution from the alternatives given :
49. She belief that God pervades nature.

(a) Panacea (b) Pantheism (c) Naturalism (d) Anthropology

50. The study of human behaviour.

(a) Etymology b) Entomology (c) Ethnology (d) Ethology

51. Government by the rich.

(a) Plutocracy (b) Neocracy (c) Genetocracy (d) Theocracy

52. One who supervises in the examination hall.

(a) Scrutinizer (b) examiner (c) Invigilator (d) tabulator

53. A place for housing aeroplanes.

(a) Hutch (b) Hangar (c) Drey (d) Cache

54. Fear of doctors.

(a) Cacophobia (b) Cynophobia (c) Cellophobia (d) Catrophobia

55. A person who talks in sleep.

(a) somniloguist (b) soothsayer (c) soliloguist (d) somnambulist

Directions : (Question 56 – 60): Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word :
56. Our Chief Minister is young and dynamic

(a) belligerent (b) explosive (c) energetic (d) intelligent

57. He gave me an insolent answer.

(a) respectful (b) gentle (c) forceful (d) rude

58. The judge was praised for his wisdom.

(a) sagacity (b) sanity (c) scarcity (d) secrecy

59. Tom asked Jerry not to meddle in his affairs.

(a) intercede (b) impose (c) cross (d) interfere

60. My uncle was involved in a lucreative business.

(a) profitable (b) dangerous (c) challenging (d) questionable

Directions : (Question 61 - 65) : Pick out the phrase similar to the underlined sentence :
61. Fela went to sea at an early age

(a) went on a voyage (b) became a sailor (c) went to see the sea (d) went on a cruise

62. There is little hope of his recovery.

(a) almost no hope (b) some hope (c) no hope (d) much hope

63. Apuii wears a blue blouse and puan.

(a) only blouse is blue (b) only puan is blue (c) both are almost blue (d) both are blue

64. Mawia dealt the cards.

(a) traded in cards (b) throw away the cards (c) distributed the cards (d) used to playing cards

65. My aunt will return in a week.

(a) at the end of a week (b) before the end of a week

(c) in the middle of a week (d) at the first day of a week

Directions : (Question 66 - 70) : Fill in the blanks with the correct cries of these animals :
66. Hyenas _____

(a) bleat (b) laugh (c) grunt (d) cry

67. Owls _____

(a) hoot (b) low (c) scream (d) chatter

68. Elephants _____

(a) croak (b) cackle (c) neigh (d) trumpet

69. Foxes _____

(a) twitter (b) cluck (c) yell (d) caw

70. Peacocks _____

(a) strut (b) chirp (c) crow (d) grunt

Directions : (Questions 71 - 80) : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idioms and
phrases :
71. Please give me everything in black and white.

(a) with all colours (b) without fail (c) in writing (d) in completion

72. He killed his wife in cold blood.

(a) deliberately (b) slowly (c) in anger (d) without intention

73. Money was the bone of contention.

(a) Cause of brotherhood (b) Cause of love (c) Cause of strength (d) Cause of dispute

74. The car has gone out of gear.

a) not working (b) lost control (c) brake failed (d) steering failed

75. The manager could not speak as there was hue and cry in the room.

(a) complete silence (b) emotion and tears (c) a great noise (d) whisper and tears

76. It was wonderful when my uncle turned up out of the blue.

(a) recover from illness (b) unexpectedly (c) as expected (d) out from prison

77. They decided to call it a day when they felt tired.

(a) to stop doing something (b) to fix another date

(c) to continue the next day (d) to relax for sometime

78. Arun left his room at sixes and sevens.

(a) very early (b) on a secret purpose (c) in a state of disorder (d) in the evening

79. Many politics of the government are discussed behind the curtain.

(a) away from public gaze (b) inside the minister’s chamber
(c) away from party workers (d) Inside the meeting room
80. He is under debt to the finger – nails

(a) partially (b) completely (c) no more (d) always

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF INSPECTOR OF TAXES

UNDER TAXATION DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM APRIL, 2018
GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions (Questions 1 – 10): Name the Part of Speech of the underlined Words in the
following sentence:
1. He was a degenerate gambler.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

2. Her beauty caught him by surprise.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Pronoun (d) Preposition

3. None but the Queen shall see the Princess.

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

4. You are all permitted to leave this place.

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) noun (d) Adverb

5. This is the rock upon which I shall build my kingdom.

(a) Preposition (b) Verb (c) Conjunction (d) Interjection

6. He will continue to pursue her, though he may never win her heart.
(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) conjunction

7. He steadily persevered despite heavy odds.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) adverb (d) verb

8. She was unwilling; still, he refused to give up.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) adverb (d) conjunction

9. Lo! a huge dragon rose from among the trees.

(a) Interjection (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Conjunction

10. She woke up to a glorious sunrise.

(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Pronoun

Directions (Questions 11 – 20): Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in
brackets:
11. She _______________ to school daily. (go)

(a) go (b) goes (c) went (d) gone

12. Neither he, nor John ____________ present yesterday. (be)

(a) are (b) were (c) is (d) was

13. Amos ____________________ home by the time we finish cleaning this mess. (reach)

(a) has reached (b) will be reaching (c) was reaching (d) will have reached

14. He ________________ when the shark attacked him. (swim)

(a) was swimming (b) will have been swimming (c) swam (d) swims

15. He ________________ the woman previously. (see)

(a) was seeing (b) saw (c) had seen (d) will have seen

16. The doctor _____________________ you now. (see)

(a) will be seeing (b) will see (c) have seen (d) sees

17. Kendra ___________________ in the same spot since 2 hours back. (sit)

(a) will have been sitting (b) was sitting (c) has been sitting (d) sat

18. I _____________ a car hitting a dog yesterday. (see)

(a) was seeing (b) will have seen (c) had seen (d) saw

19. I want to know why you _________________________ this. (do)

(a) have done (b) done (c) has done (d) do

20. He ____________ his meal when the phone rang. (finish)

(a) finishes (b) had finished (c) will be finishing (d) finished

Directions (Ques 21– 30): Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences tions :
21. We did not agree _________ each other in this matter.

(a) on (b) at (c) between (d) with

22. The Policeman assured me that he would look _______ the matter.

(a) at (b) up (c) into (d) in

23. Although he professed his innocence, I was still convinced __________ his guilt.

(a) by (b) at (c) of (d) with

24. The Headmaster warned the students not to venture ___________ the gates.

(a) beyond (b) after (c) from (d) upon

25. He lives in the apartment __________________ mine.

(a) under (b) below (c) upon (d) over

26. We have been living here ________________ nine months back.

(a) upto (b) until (c) for (d) since

27. I was told not to sit ________________ to his girlfriend.

(a) near (b) next (c) beside (d) along with

28. There was a small stream that ran _______________ the shack.

(a) beside (b) below (c) besides (d) until

29. I first saw her __________ the crossroads in Park Street.

(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) to

30. He promised to look _________ the dying man’s children.

(a) up to (b) over (c) after (d) into

Directions (Questions 31 – 35): Identify the tense of the verb of the following:
31. I shall arrive by 3:30 pm tomorrow

(a) Future Perfect Tense (b) Future Indefinite Tense

(c) Future Perfect Continuous Tense (d) Future Continuous Tense

32. I have seen the future, and it is bleak.

(a) Future Indefinite tense (b) Present Indefinite tense

(c) Past Perfect tense (d) Present perfect tense

33. She will have sold seashells by the seashore.

(a) Future perfect tense (b) Future perfect continuous tense

(c) Past perfect tense (d) Past perfect continuous tense

34. I have been seeing a doctor for my ailments.

(a) Past continuous tense (b) Present continuous tense

(c) Past Indefinite (d) Present perfect continuous tense

35. Did you see the doctor like I asked you to?

(a) Past Indefinite tense (b) present indefinite tense (c) Past continuous tense (d) present perfect tense

Directions (Questions 36 – 40): Fill in the blanks using the correct adjectives and adverbs :
36. It rained _________________ for three days and nights.

(a) steady (b) steadiness (c) steadily (d) steadfast

37. The task assigned to me was one of great _________________.

(a) difficult (b) difficulty (c) difficultness

38. He was able to move the stone with a ____________ display of strength.

(a) greatest (b) grate (c) greatness (d) great

39. ______________ jacket is that on the floor?

(a) whose (b) who’s (c) whom (d) whosoever

40. I shall be seeing her _____________ this evening.

(a) sooner (b) previously (c) later (d) earlier

Directions (Questions 41 – 45): Transform the following sentences by changing the degrees of
comparison of the adjectives.
41. He is the best boy in the class.

(a) All other boys in the class are as good as him (b) All other boys in the class are better than him.
(c) He is not as good as all the other boys in the class (d) No other boy in the class is as good as him.

42. It is better to reign in hell, than to serve in heaven.

(a) Serving in heaven is as good as reigning in hell. (b) It is not as good to serve in hell than to reign in heaven.
(c) To serve in heaven is not as good as to reign in hell. (d) to serve in heaven is best than to reign in hell.

43. No other employee in this office is as lazy as you.

(a) You are the laziest employee in this office. (b) All other employees in this office are laziest than you.
(c) All other employees in this office are lazier then you. (d) You are not the laziest employee in this office.

44. Chanmari is the most expensive area in the city.

(a) Chanmari is most expensive than any area in the city.

(b) No area in the city is most expensive than Chanmari.
(c) No area in the city is expensive to Chanmari.
(d) No area in the city is as expensive as Chanmari.

45. I have more contacts than you.

(a) You do not have most contacts than me. (b) You have as many contacts as me.
(c) You do not have contacts to me. (d) You do not have as many contacts as me.

Directions (Questions 46 – 50): Transform the following sentences as directed:

46. Asking him for help is a waste of time. (Interrogative)

(a) Is to ask him for help wasting his time? (b) Will time be wasted in asking him?
(c) Is it a waste of time asking him for help? (d) Will you ask him for help this time?

47. What a lovely person she is! (Assertive)

(a) She is the loveliest person. (b) Is she not lovely. (c) How lovely she is. (d) She is a lovely person.

48. Nobody will deny him his right to the crown. (Affirmative)

(a) Will nobody deny him his right to the crown.

(b) Everybody will admit his right to the crown.
(c) Everybody will say that he denied his right to the crown.
(d) How rightful of him to wear the crown!

49. May I have a cup of tea? (Imperative)

(a) Oh that I might have a cup of tea. (b) I may have a cup of tea.
(c) I will have a cup of tea, please. (d) Bring me a cup of tea at once.

50. He is a dirty fellow. (Exclamatory)

(a) Lo! a dirty fellow! (b) Oh that I were a dirty fellow.

(c) Pooh! What a dirty fellow! (d) The fellow is dirty, alas!

Directions (Questions 51 – 60): Convert the given sentences as directed in the brackets :
51. Being ill, he could not attend school (into Compound)

(a) He was ill and therefore, school was not attended (b) He was ill and could not attend school
(c) Being ill, therefore, he could not attend school (d) Being ill, as such he could not attend school.

52. You are suffering because of your own crime. (into compound)

(a) You have committed a crime, therefore you are suffering.

(b) You have committed a crime because you are suffering.
(c) You are suffering in order to your own crime
(d) You are suffering unless you committed a crime

53. His health broke down because of overwork (into complex)

(a) As he overworked himself, therefore his health broke down

(b) His health broke down in order to overwork
(c) Though his health broke down, yet he is overworked
(d) As he overworked himself, his health broke down.

54. Speak the truth and you will be forgiven (into complex)

(a) If you speak the truth, you will be forgiven (b) You will be forgiven unless you speak the truth
(c) you speak the truth because you will be forgiven (d) You will be forgiven as you speak the truth.

55. Though he is rich yet he is greedy (into compound)

(a) He is rich and greedy (b) He is rich but he is greedy

(c) He is greedy because he is rich (d) He is rich , therefore he is greedy.

56. Despite being a man of great learning, yet he still takes bribes. (into simple)

(a) With all his great learning, he still takes bribes.

(b) He takes bribes because of his great learning
(c) Despite being a man of great learning, therefore he still takes bribes.
(d) He still takes bribes despite of being a man of great learning

57. With all his wealth, he is not happy. (into Complex)

(a) He is not happy with his wealth (b) Though he is wealthy, yet he is not happy
(c) With all his wealth, still he is not happy (d) He is not happy despite of all his wealth.

58. Only a brave man can defeat the dragon (Complex)

(a) Only a brave man can defeat the dragon if he is brave

(b) The dragon can only be defeated by a man
(c) Only a brave man can be defeated by the dragon
(d) Only if a man is brave, he can defeat the dragon.

59. When the sun rose, we returned to the house. (Compound)

(a) We returned to the house until the sun rose

(b) The sun rose and we returned to the house
(c) When the sun rose, therefore we returned to the house
(d) Though the sun rose, yet we returned to the house

60. Unless you do as I say, you will not succeed. (Compound)

(a) Unless you do as I say, but you will not succeed (b) You do as I say, therefore you will not succeed
(c) Do as I say or you will not succeed (d) You will not succeed if you do as I say

Directions (Questions 61 – 70): Synthesise the sentences as directed in the brackets :

61. We do not work hard. We shall not succeed. (Use ‘unless’)

(a) We shall not succeed unless we work hard. (b) We do not work hard unless we succeed.
(c) We shall not succeed unless we do not work hard (d) We work hard unless we succeed.

62. The man is in a grey suit. He is our principal. (Use a relative pronoun)

(a) The principal is wearing a grey suit. (b) The man in a grey suit which is our principal.
(c) The man who is in a grey suit is our principal. (d) Our principal in a grey suit.

63. John has committed a crime. Mark has also done the same. (Use ‘as well as’)

(a) John as well as Mark has committed a crime. (b) John as well as Mark have committed a crime.
(c) John is as well as Mark. (d) John and Mark as well as have committed a crime

64. She attended the church today. She is always regular. (adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) She attended the church regularly today. (b) She attends the church regularly.
(c) She regularly attend church. (d) She attended the church with great regularity today.
65. She is hardworking. She is not very bright. (adversative conjunction)

(a) She is hardworking and not very bright. (b) She is hardworking as well as not very bright.
(c) She is hardworking still she is not very bright. (d) She is hardworking but not very bright.

66. He came first in the race. He was not very happy. (although)

(a) Although he came first, he was not very happy in the race
(b) He came first in the race although he was not very happy
(c) He was not very happy although he came first in the race.
(d) He came first in the race but he was not very happy although.

67. He lifted the heavy rock. He was very strong. (adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) He lifted the heavy rock with great strength. (b) He lifted the rock strongly.
(c) He was very strongly lifting the rock. (d) He was very strong in lifting the rock.

68. Amos participated in the competition. Abel did too. (not only..., but also)

(a) Amos not only participated but also Abel in the competition.
(b) Not only Amos but also Abel participated in the competition.
(c) Amos not only but also Abel participated in the competition.
(d) Not only but also Amos and Abel participated in the competition.

69. He tried to open the door. He was not successful. (adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) He tried to successfully open the door. (b) He tried to open the door unsuccessfully.
(c) He was not successful to try to open the door. (d) Opening the door was not succeeded in by him.

70. I am strong. You are weak. (adversative conjunction)

(a) I am strong; therefore you are weak (b) I am strong, still you are weak
(c) I am strong, yet you are weak. (d) I am strong because you are weak.

Directions (Questions 71 – 80): Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases:
71. all at sea

(a) to be completely confused (b) to miss the point

(c) to enjoy life (d) to lose all one’s wealth

72. a moot point

(a) a docking point for boats (b) a blunt or useless weapon

(c) an important piece of information (d) an irrelevant piece of information
73. to bury the hatchet

(a) to attend a funeral (b) an agreement to make peace

(c) a term used for warfare (d) to misplace one’s tools

74. lily-livered person

(a) a coward (b) an healthy person

(c) a saint-like person (d) a person who drinks heavily

75. to be dressed in mufti

(a) to wear civilian clothes (b) to wear a disguise

(c) to wear army uniforms (d) to wear expensive clothes

76. to bring the house down

(a) to destroy a house

(b) audience participation
(c) to perform badly on stage, thereby ruining a show
(d) to make an audience laugh or applaud enthusiastically.

77. to flog a dead horse

(a) to abuse an animal to death (b) to waste energy on a lost cause

(c) to boast vainly about something (d) making the best use of a situation

78. to get the better of

(a) to make use of an opportunity (b) to be unsuccessful

(c) to deceive someone (d) to overcome

79. to pull through

(a) to pass with difficulty (b) to deliver a baby

(c) to help someone in need (d) to sow crops after a harvest

80. a bone of contention

(a) source of happiness (b) lack of food

(c) a cause of dispute (d) an appeasement

Directions (Questions 81 – 90): Choose the correct Synonym for the following words :
81. Adversity

(a) Prosperity (b) Misery (c) Calm (d) Contempt

82. despise

(a) hate (b) honour (c) happiness (d) praise

83. modest

(a) huge (b) shy (c) proud (d) quiet

84. annual

(a) yearly (b) weekly (c) fortnightly (d) monthly

85. sagacious

(a) greedy (b) joyful (c) cruel (d) wise

86. squander

(a) wander (b) lazy (c) waste (d) scoundrel

87. thick

(a) dense (b) thin (c) narrow (d) size

88. gallantry

(a) politeness (b) humility (c) bravery (d) carelessness

89. danger

(a) thrill (b) peril (c) safety (d) caution

90. foe

(a) enemy (b) companion c) friend (d) comrade

Directions (Questions 91 – 100): Choose the correct word-substitute from the given choices:
91. Omniscient

(a) one who is present everywhere (b) one who can eat everything
(c) one who knows everything (d) one who is all powerful

92. Regicide

(a) an insecticide for killing rodents (b) favouring one’s relatives

(c) murdering one’s relatives (d) murder of a king

93. Nepotism
 (a) one who bears the same name as another (b) one who studies history
(c) favouring one’s own relatives (d) overthrowing a ruler

94. Invincible

(a) that which cannot be conquered (b) that which is soluble in water
(c) that which cannot be seen (d) that which cannot be expressed

95. indefatigable

(a) one who cannot get tired (b) that which cannot be erased
(c) one who cannot be moved (d) that which can be defended

96. Credulous

(a) one who constantly criticizes (b) that which can be believed
(c) one who readily believes others (d) that which can be cured

97. Philanderer

(a) a person who always pursues women (b) one who works for mankind
(c) a person who swindles others (d) one who loves mankind

98. Misogynist

(a) a hater of women (b) having more than one wife

(c) a lover of women (d) having two wives

99. Audible

(a) belonging to water (b) that which can be heard

(c) excessive love of money (d) that which can be seen

100. Linguist

(a) a scholar of many languages (b) a writer of tragedies

(c) a professor in a university (d) a scholar of mathematics

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF JUNIOR
GRADE OF MIZORAM FOREST SERVICE i.e. ASSISTANT CONSERVATION OF FOREST (ACF) UNDER
ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF
MIZORAM, 2018 SECTION – B ( 65 QUESTIONS)
Directions (Questions 1-10): Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verb given .
1. The policeman ___________ the thief red-handed.

(a) catch (b) caught (c) is caught (d) catching

2. I do not think I ___________ be able to go.

(a) will (b) may c) would (d) shall

3. The whole day yesterday, the boys ___________ to the cricket commentary.

(a) listen (b) will listen (c) has listened d) listened

4. I wish you ___________ tell me earlier.

(a) would (b) could (c) shall (d) will

5. After ___________ into the bus we discovered that we had boarded the wrong one.

(a) got (b) get (c) getting (d) had got

6. You ___________ to pay your debts.

(a) must (b) should (c) ought (d) will

7. Last week some wicked people ___________ brown sugar into the town but they were arrested.

(a) smuggled (b) smuggle (c) have smuggled (d) are smuggling

8. Students ___________ get up early.

(a) must b) shall (c) should (d) would

9. In the morning, he ___________ a torn shirt but in the evening he changed it.

(a) is put on (b) had put on (c) has put on (d) was put on

10. I thought he ___________ at home.

(a) will (b) shall (c) might (d) would

Directions (Questions 11-20): Identify the part of speech of the underlined words/sentence .
11. Let us move on.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) conjunction (d) preposition

12. The man wears a green coat.

(a) noun (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) verb

13. They did a fine work.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) pronoun (d) preposition

14. I ran fast but missed the bus.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) adverb (d) pronoun

15. The patient has not eaten since yesterday.

(a) preposition (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

16. Rachel want to go to a university in the United States.

(a) adjective (b) preposition (c) noun (d) pronoun

17. Ah! What a sight.

(a) preposition (b) interjection (c) pronoun (d) conjunction

18. I’m sure I’ve met your parents before.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) interjection (d) pronoun

19. Andy knocked on the door but nobody answered.

(a) adverb (b) adjective (c) conjunction (d) interjection

20. After lunch let’s go out for a coffee.

(a) pronoun (b) preposition (c) verb (d) adjective

Directions (Questions 21-30): Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition .

21. The thief entered the house __________ the window.

(a) by (b) on (c) through (d) into

22. You must abide __________ the rules of the organisation.

a) to (b) by (c) with (d) on

23. There is no unity __________ the players.

(a) with (b) between (c) towards (d) among

24. His illness has taken a turn __________ the worst.

(a) for (b) to (c) of (d) on

25. The tiger jumped __________ the fence.

(a) through (b) over (c) across (d) above

26. They sat __________ campfires and sang all night.

(a) round (b) over (c) besides (d) through

27. Are you wearing anything __________ your cardigan?

(a) under (b) underneath (c) below (d) by

28. He is arriving __________ the 3:30 bus.

(a) to (b) by (c) in (d) on

29. He succumbed __________ his injuries.

a) to (b) with (c) for (d) in

30. She is not interested __________ buying new clothes now.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) at

Directions (Questions 31-40): Which of the given alternatives best expresses the meaning of
the Idiom/phrase marked in bold
31. I told the students to buckle down this semester.

(a) work seriously (b) take it easy (c) drop a subject (d) go for a vacation

32. This is a hard nut to crack.

(a) expensive thing (b) a difficult problem (c) a foolish search (d) an easy question

33. Mrs. Roy keeps an open house on Saturday evening parties, you’ll find all kinds of people there.

(a) welcomes all members (b) welcomes a select group

(c) keeps the door of the house open (d) keeps the gates open for a few people.

34. The young servant goes about with the old master.

(a) goes around (b) moves around (c) adjust well (d) tries to know more about

35. The master loves to rock the boat.

(a) to conspire against (b) to agitate against (c) to upset the balance (d) to create difficulties.

36. I go to the theatre once in a blue moon.

(a) often (b) infrequently (c) daily (d) always

37. The Maths test was a piece of cake.

(a) hard (b) easy (c) problematic (d) difficult

38. The ball is in your court, its up to you.

(a) your decision (b) accomplish (c) miss the chance you have to (d) congenial

39. He was in the doldrums after being insulted in.

(a) low spirits (b) hilarious (c) high spirited (d) dedicated

40. The sisters finally saw eye to eye on the matter.

(a) agreed (b) disagreed c) watched (d) differed

Directions (Questions 41-50): Identify the notion/concept expressed by each of the sentences .
41. It may be sunny today.

(a) habitual (b) purpose (c) possibility (d) ability

42. One must always respect and treat the elders well.

(a) habitual (b) obligation (c) possibility (d) purpose

43. Keep quiet.

(a) order (b) request (c) prohibition (d) duty

44. Would you kindly come along with us.

(a) order (b) request (c) duty (d) purpose

45. The family usually travel by air.

(a) condition (b) habitual c) purpose (d) obligation

46. Don’t smoke please.

(a) request (b) command (c) advice (d) duty

47. Get out.

(a) duty (b) command (c) request (d) purpose

48. Have fun at the fair.

(a) wish (b) duty (c) possibility (d) threat

49. Feed the fish once a day.

(a) instruction (b) obligation (c) purpose (d) habitual

50. Do have tea with me.

(a) invitation (b) duty (c) purpose (d) order

Directions (Questions 51-60): Choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blanks.
51. He finished first __________ he began late.

(a) but (b) though (c) for (d) because

52. My grandfather died __________ I was born.

(a) before (b) since (c) because (d) or

53. Come in __________ go out.

(a) and (b) or (c) but (d) however

54. The war was lost; __________ the country was occupied.

(a) consequently (b) however (c) otherwise (d) or

55. I started on time __________ was late.

(a) and (b) or (c) but (d) otherwise

56. She was late, __________ the game had not started.

(a) but (b) and (c) however (d) or

57. I was sick; __________ ,I did not go to work.

(a) because (b) therefore (c) since (d) still

58. He can’t go home __________ for he has no place to go.

(a) for (b) so (c) and (d) however

59. He has car, __________ he can’t drive it.

(a) therefore (b) yet (c) consequently (d) because

60. I have graduated, __________ I will go on training.

(a) so (b) or (c) and (d) yet

Directions (Questions 61-65): Choose the appropriate one-word substitute for the given
phrases.
61. One who is not sure about God’s existence:

(a) atheist (b) ascetic (c) anarchist (d) agnostic

62. A lover of oneself:

(a) polyglot b) numismatist (c) narcissist (d)

63. One who does not care for art and literature:

(a) stoic (b) pacifist (c) philistine (d) misogamist

64. An unconventional style of living:

(a) bohemian (b) heretic (c) effeminate (d) pyromania

65. One who is a centre of attraction:

(a) iconoclast (b) cynosure (c) henpeck (d) agoraphobe

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TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO ASSISTANT
JAILOR UNDER HOME (PRISON) DEPARTMENT, FEBRUARY, 2018.
SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow (Questions 1-12) :
Countries near the Equator are much warmer than countries further to the north or south. We all know that
Kerala is much warmer than the Punjab in Winter. Why? For the same reason, Italy is cooler than India, while
England is cooler than Italy. Let us remember this simple weather fact. “The further we travel from the
Equator, the colder the climate, we get.” And when we travel north or south as far as we can go and reach the
North or South Pole, we find ourselves In a strange white world of snow. These are the Polar Regions where no
one lives and nothing grows.
 Look at the map of the world. One of the lines about which we have already learned something is called the
Arctic Circle. Every place to the north of this line has at least one complete period of 24 hours darkness every
year. The coldest places in the world are generally between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole. But as the
Arctic Circle is merely a line drawn on maps and globes, there is no sudden change on the surface of the earth
itself. The same cold climate carries for some distance south. This very cold region lying around the Arctic
Circle is called the Tundra Region.

Here the winters are long, cold and dreary while the summers are short and cool. The sun is warm enough in
summer to melt part of the ice and snow, making growth possible. Clumps of tough, wiry grass and small,
stunted trees grow in most parts. Large trees cannot grow as the long roots can not push their way through the
frozen ground (Permafrost) which lies 45-60 cm below the surface. Flowerless plants called lichens, are
common. As these plants need only moisture and as they have no roots, they grow even - 2 - on frozen
surfaces completely covered with snow. Some people in Iceland make bread from lichen moss while reindeer
moss (another lichen) forms the principal food for that very useful Tundra animal-the Reindeer. In sheltered
parts of the Tundra- Alaska, Iceland, Greenland and Lapland-wild flowers and many kinds of berries grow
during the short summer months. But, on the whole, the Tundra is a cold bleak region where human life is very
difficult.

The Eskimos, numbering about 30,000 are a hardy race living 1n the Tundra region of Northern Canada, Alaska
and Greenland. We often read that Eskimos live in snow houses called igloos but this is not altogether correct.
Only about one third of them use igloos while the majority live in pucca houses built of logs of wood or even
stone In summer, they live in skin tents which can be carried easily from place to place. Because of the bitter
cold, the Eskimos need plenty of heat-giving food and this they find in plenty in their barren land. Their main
supply comes from the seal, which strange enough, is not a fish but an animal which has to breathe like our
horses and cows.

Since the sea is frequently frozen, the seal has to make a “breathing hole” in the ice and keep it Open by
swimming round and round. The Eskimo fishermen wait patiently near those holes for hours and as soon as a
seal appears, they throw a harpoon at it. This is a weapon with a sharp point and hook attached to a strong
leather line. The point enters the seal’s body, the hook prevents the point from coming out while the line gives
no chance to the seal to escape beneath the ice. With the same harpoon, the Eskimos also hunt whales and
walruses. While the flesh and fat of these animals provide food, the bones are used for making useful
instruments such as the sharp harpoon points, hooks, needles and ornaments Besides sea animals, the
Eskimos also hunt the savage polar bear and large hairy caribou.

To add a little variety to his usual meals of fish or meat, the Eskimo gathers tender shoots and such berries as
wild currants and blue berries. For clothing, the Eskimos wear waterproof shirts made of seals’ intestines, thick
fur coats and trousers, furry head hoods and waterproof sealskin boots. All articles of clothing are made by the
women-folk. On the snow-covered land or frozen water, the Eskimos travel on sledges dragged by five, seven
or nine strong dogs called huskies.

1. England is Cooler than Italy because

 (a) England is nearer to the equator (b) Italy is nearer to the equator
(c) United Kingdom is an Island (d) Italy is located in a lower altitude

2. The Coldest places of the World are situated in

(a) The region between the Arctic Circle and North Pole (b) The North Pole
(c) The tundra Region (d) Iceland

3. Large tress Cannot grow in the Arctic because

(a) The water is too Cold (b) There is not enough sunlight
(c) Of the frozen solid ground (d) There is no birds living there

4. The seal is important to Eskimos because

(a) It provide them food (b) It provide them clothing

(c) Their bones are used for making instruments (d) All of these

5. For transportation the Eskimos use

(a) Horses (b) Sledge (c) Seal (d) Cart

6. Lichens are common in the arctic region because

(a) These plants need only moisture (b) They have no roots
(c) They can grow even on frozen surface (d) All of these

7. The Eskimos used Harpoon to hunt

(a) Seal (b) Seal, Whale and Walrus (c) Whale (d) Walrus

8. All their supply comes mainly from

(a) Seal (b) Polar bear (c) Walrus (d) Hairy caribou

9. All articles of clothing are made by

(a) Men (b) Men and women (c) Women (d) The elders

10. Currants is a

(a) Dried grapes (b) Berries (c) A kind of orange (d) Vegetables

11. ‘ The Tundra is a cold bleak region’. The word ‘bleak’ here means

(a) Bland (b) Encouraging (c) Barren and desolate (d) Monotonous

12. ‘The Eskimos are a hardy race’. The word ‘hardy’ here means

(a) Tender (b) Tough (c) Cheerful (d) Hard Working

Directions (Questions 13 - 28) Choose the Correct meaning of Idiom and phrases given in bold
letters from the four alternatives given below.
13. The boss examined my report with a fine tooth Comb before submitting it to the senior management.

(a) Examining something carefully to not miss out any details

(b) Examining something with a comb
(c) Submitting the report with a comb
(d) Combing hair while examining something

14. To ensure a successful product launch, we must get your ducks in a row

(a) Lining the duckling in a row (b) Getting your things organized
(c) To help a duck while crossing a road (d) Getting ducks to launch the
product

15. She took one of the cookies but I turned a blind eye.

(a) to turned blind suddenly (b) to see with one eye

(c) to pretend not to have noticed it (d) turning blind from eating cookies

16. I only see him once in a blue moon

(a) the moon turned blue once (b) something that happens very infrequently
(c) something that happened when the moon is blue (d) something that happens once a week

17. That constant drilling is driving me up the wall

(a) causing extreme exasperation and annoyance (b) to climb up the wall
(c) causing loud noise (d) to drive a car up the wall

18. I can’t concentrate, Let’s call it a day

(a) to stop for a short period (b) to stop doing something for the day
(c) to call up one’s friend (d) to concentrate very hard

19. Ask John, he knows the ropes around here

(a) to know where something is hidden (b) to excel in tying a knot

(c) be informed about the details of a task (d) showing a rope to someone.

20. The painting just blew me away

(a) to be extremely impressed (b) to blew away like a balloon

(c) to be extremely shocked (d) to feel exhausted

21. John is taking me out, he is such a catch

(a) extremely handsome (b) be someone worth having
(c) to try hard to catch a man (d) stealing a man from someone

22. The car he is driving cost an arm and a leg

(a) to get something for free (b) cost nothing

(c) that covers One’s arm and leg (d) very expensive

23. The doctor hit the nail on the head about my illness

(a) to hit someone on the head (b) precisely correct

(c) making false diagnosis (d) doubtful

24. My brother worked like a dog as a young man

(a) sleeping lazily like a dog (b) to worked with their hands and fee
(c) work very hard (d) to work for a few hours.

25. Check out our baker’s dozen language learning tips

(a) eleven (b) twelve (c) ten (d) thirteen

26. The hotel was a stone’s throw from the beach

. (a) very near (b) near enough (c) full of stone (d) throwing stone

27. The manager has given the Cold shoulder to our proposal to buy a new Company Car.

(a) approval (b) acknowledgement (c) an attitude of rejection (d) excitement

28. Seeing a boat always gives me itchy feet.

(a) to feel nauseous (b) desire to leave (c) strong desire to scratch one’s feet (d) to feel sick

Directions : (Questions 29 - 48) Identify the part of speech of each underlined words :
29. You don’t look quite yourself today.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

30. She is a wearing a gold ring.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Noun

31. I seldom go out these days

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Noun

32. He is careless about his health

(a) Conjunction (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Adjective

33. She will eat either rice or bread

(a) Preposition (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

34. He is not dumb on the Contrary he is very smart

(a) Conjunction (b) Preposition (c) Noun (d) Adjective

35. I have tutored him for a month

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

36. The eye of a needle is small

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

37. This prize is matchless

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

38. He has hardly any money.

(a) Conjunction (b) Preposition (c) Adverb (d) Determiner

39. He show such a great showmanship

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Verb

40. The Children can help each other in doing the homework.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

41. The government will set the prisoners free.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Noun

42. He has plenty of leisure.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Determiner (d) Conjunction

43. I had never told a lie.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

44. Put these books on the shelf above.

(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Conjunction (d) Verb

45. This policy is against the poor people.

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Noun

46. Neither the government nor the army knows what’s going on.

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

47. Mary has borne him two sons.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Pronoun

48. The accused stood before the judge.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Preposition.

Directions : (Questions 49 - 54) Analyze the given sentence and choose the correct option :
49. Look on top of the refrigerator for the key.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

50. They wanted to go to Venice, for they wanted to see Venice.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

51. A man may die, nation may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

52. Though he was very rich, he was still unhappy.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

53. Although very long, the movie was still enjoyable.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

54. The frog jumped and landed in the pond.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

Directions : (Questions 55 - 59) Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the following
sentences by choosing one of the alternatives :
55. He didn’t like my idea, but he agree to help me.

(a) imperative (b) Assertive (c) Interrogative (d) exclamatory

56. Do come in.

(a) Emphatic (b) negative (c) assertive d) Interrogative

57. Why are you always so difficult ?

(a) negative (b) interrogative (c) assertive (d) imperative

58. Please, give me a glass of water.

(a) exclamatory (b) Affirmative (c) imperative (d) negative

59. What is better than a peace of mind?

(a) interrogative (b) affirmative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

Directions : (Questions 60 - 64) Identify the degree of transformation from the alternatives
given under each sentence.
60. He is the best boy in the class.

(a) Positive (b) Comparative (c) Superlative

61. No other fruit is as sweet as Mango.

(a) Positive (b) Comparative (c) Superlative

62. He is richer than all other men.

(a) Positive (b) Comparative (c) Superlative

63. He is one of the most helpful students.

(a) Positive (b) Comparative (c) Superlative

64. Ashoka was more powerful than his father.

(a) Positive (b) Comparative (c) Superlative

Directions : (Questions 65 - 69) Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
65. He has to encounter many hardships in life

(a) Solve (b) Face (c) Bear (d) Overcome

66. We will allude briefly to the main points.

(a) Suggest (b) Draw (c) Evade (d) Allow

67. She gloated over his recent humiliation

(a) Sympathize (b) Depressed (c) Relish (d) Dismay

68. She was involved in illicit love affair

(a) Taboo (b) Tyrannical (c) Lawful (d) Sadistic

69. He gave her a scintillating diamond necklace

(a) Beautiful (b) Glittering (c) Huge (d) Fake

Directions : (Questions 70 - 74) Select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blanks in the
sentence to make it meaningful
70. He _______ the workers to refused allegiance

(a) Instigated (b) Forced (c) Pursued (d) Allowed

71. We should ________ this new technology.

(a) Expire (b) Excel (c) Exploit (d) Excuse

72. Education is _______ for the prevention of democracy.

(a) Indispensable (b) Indisposition (c) Inevitable (d) Ineffectiv

73. There was some ______ over the new Contract.

(a) Disadvantageous (b) Discomposure (c) Disagree (d) Disagreement

74. He was persuaded to _______ his plan of action.

(a) Altar (b) Alter (c) Allocate (d) Alternation

Directions : (Questions 75 - 80) Select the words which is opposite in meaning to the
underlined word.
75. She gave him a disdainful look

(a) Scornful (b) respectful (c) Disgusted (d) Puzzled

76. He was such an eloquent speaker

(a) Inarticulate (b) Forceful (c) Powerful (d) Impetuous

77. She was totally oblivious to her surroundings.

(a) Ignorant (b) Obsessed (c) Conscious (d) Unheeding

78. Sandwiches are best kept in a rigid container

(a) Firm (b) Air tight (c) Brittle (d) Flexible

79. A renowned film maker is visiting our town next week

(a) Famous (b) Unknown (c) Unheard (d) Distinguished

80. Her husband has never known that she was sterile

(a) Fertile (b) Unfruitful (c) Barren (d) Virgin

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GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ASSISTANT SUB
INSPECTOR (MINISTERIAL) UNDER HOME DEPARTMENT, OCTOBER, 2018.

SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Directions (Questions 1 – 16) : Choose the correct meaning of the idioms provided below :
1. flesh and blood

(a) human nature (b) now and then (c) of the same opinion (d) on intimate terms

2. turned a deaf ear

(a) says one thing and does another (b) disregarded (c) by any means (d) in dispute

3. a piece of cake

(a) something which is very easy (b) something which is very difficult (c) to dislike something
(d) to end successfully

4. in black and white

(a) stripes (b) confused (c) written proof (d) to be very angry

5. green with envy

(a) favour (b) to be very pleased (c) to be jealous (d) with distinction

6. in a fog

(a) dazed (b) to be busy (c) to stay calm (d) very scared
7. dressed

(a) wearing one’s finest clothes (b) dress poorly (c) to be annoying (d) to be in charge

8. at sea

(a) perplexed (b) cheerful (c) remained firm (d) gloomy

9. ended in smoke

(a) came to nothing (b) become useful (c) to suspect something (d) puzzled

10. like a fish out of water

(a) utmost speed (b) without steady application (c) on the verge on ruin (d) uncomfortable

11. beck and call

(a) deep attachment (b) under someone’s control (c) make peace (d) concerned

12. keep hand above water

(a) to be out of debt (b) to do something remarkable (c) deeply attentive (d) to be involved

13. a far cry

(a) very near (b) produced no effect (c) a long journey (d) in suspense

14. hold your horses

(a) make an important decision (b) to feel sad (c) to be different (d) to calm down

15. butterflies in the stomach

(a) to be very nervous (b) to be busy (c) to be unwell d) feeling at ease

16. bee in one’s bonnet

(a) something that is annoying (b) to be in charge (c) to be very comfortable (d) something that is
compulsory

Directions (Questions 17 – 28) : Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the
given alternative:
An extraordinary displays of courage and stamina, a Florida man swam 25 miles over 38 hours to reach land
while towing two people and helping two more, after their light plane crashed off the Bahamas. Mr. Dan
Tuckfield, 35, recovering in hospital in Miami wept yesterday as he described how, despite his efforts, two died
after more than 12 hours in the water. All five aboard survived when their twin-engined, Piper Seneca ditched
into the ocean off Bimini. Before it sank, Mr. Tuckfield managed to retrieve his wetsuit, flippers and a
facemask. The pilot, Brad Youngberg, 48, and passenger Delabo Hicks 58, survived, while Mr. Bloom, 54, and
his wife Dorothy died. Mrs. Bloom was unable to swim, so Mr. Tuckfield carried her on his back while Mr.
Bloom wearing a life jacket was attached to his wetsuit with a strap. Mr. Tuckfield even tried to save their dog,
a spaniel, by tucking it under his arm. The party stayed near the wreckage for about four hours, but after
several planes had flown overhead without responding to their emergency lights, - 3 - they decided to swim
towards Bimini, where they could see lights. “But the current was too strong and dragged us south, so we
changed course for Cat Cay (on the Florida Coast)”, said Mr. Tuckfield. Shouting encouragement to his two
fellow survivors, Mr. Tuckfield swam all night. Speaking through parched lips he said, “The Bloom had both
swallowed a lot of salt water and Ira became irrational and took off his vest. He let himself go under even
though I dragged him back up and tried to resuscitate him. I could see huge tiger sharks closer and closer and
let Ira’s body go. The Blooms were friends and he had gone to the Bahamas from his home in Fort Landerdate
to help them repair their boat. After Mr. Bloom died, he struggled on with a weakening Mrs. Bloom on his
back. But by noon she became delirious, then she turned white and pale and she never came to. After that the
dog started to panic and weeping again, Mr. Tuckfield said he had to drown it. For a while he tried to continue
with Mrs. Bloom’s body still on his back. But he felt himself tiring and set it free. He called to his two remaining
companions to say that he planned to get ashore as quickly as he could and they should continue swimming
until he could alert rescuers. At 7.39 A.M. on Thursday morning, he staggered ashore on Cat Cay and saw a
man walking on the coast road. He waved his flippers to attract attention and gave him directions as best as he
could to find the other two men. Then he collapsed. Within two hours helicopters had found the other
survivors.

17. Why was the Florida man compelled to swim twenty five miles?

(a) because he had to retrieve his equipments (b) because his aeroplane crashed into the ocean
(c) because the current was too stong (d) because Mrs. Bloom was unable to swim

18. How many passengers were on board?

(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 7

19. How many passengers survived and how many died?

(a) two survived and two died (b) two survived and one died (c) no one died (d) four survived

20. What did Mr. Tuckfield retrieve from the plane?

(a) piper Seneca (b) wetsuit, flippers and face mask (c) their dog, a spaneil (d) Mr and Mrs Bloom

21. Why did Mr. Tuckfield carry Mrs. Bloom on his back?

(a) because she was unable to swim (b) because the current was too strong
(c) because she hurt her leg (d) because she was too old to swim

22. The Blooms were friends of

(a) Ira (b) Brad Youngberg (c) Delabo Hicks (d) Mr. Tuckfield
23. Mr. Tuckfield had gone to the Bahamas

(a) to enjoy his vacation (b) to help repair his friends boat
(c) to buy aeroplane (d) to learn swimming

24. ‘He let himself go under’ means

(a) he was trying to swim by himself (b) he allowed himself to drown

(c) he tried to change course (d) he shouted words of encouragement

25. Which words in the passage indicate that they were thirsty

(a) stamina (b) towing (c) salt water (d) parched lips

26. Mr. Tuckfield swimming 25 miles shows that he has

(a) presence of mind (b) stamina (c) attachment (d) sense of humour

27. The synonym for the word ‘delicious’ is

(a) awkward (b) energetic (c) frenzy (d) weak

28. In order to attract attention, he

(a) waved his flippers (b) waved at his flippers (c) shouted (d) build a fire

Directions (Questions 29 – 48) : Choose the correct parts of speech for the underlined words .
29. The class is studying grammar

(a) verb (b) abstract noun (c) collective noun (d) preposition

30. I have called several times

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

31. Put away your books

(a) adverb (b) verb (c) noun (d) preposition

32. He was ill pleased

(a) noun (b) adjectives (c) adverb (d) interjection

33. Don’t loiter about the street

(a) adjective (b) preposition (c) noun (d) pronoun

34. The man turned round

(a) adverb (b) prepostion (c) adjective (d) noun

35. We sailed down the river

(a) noun (b) conjunction (c) adverb (d) preposition

36. I do not care whether you go or stay

(a) interjection (b) conjunction (c) preposition (d) adjective

37. Hush! Don’t make a noise

(a) interjection (b) preposition (c) verb (d) adverb

38. He claimed his half share of the booty

(a) noun (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) adverb

39. These are the boys who work hard

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adverb

40. The pen that you gave me is very good one

(a) verb (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) noun

41. I know a funny little man

(a) pronoun (b) verb (c) adverb (d) adjective

42. I wonder you never told me

(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) noun (d) preposition

43. This is the very book I want

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) noun (d) adverb

44. How long have you lived here?

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) adverb (d) verb

45. An umbrella will protect you from the rain

(a) pronoun (b) adverb (c) preposition (d) conjunction

46. I hear that your brother is in London

(a) preposition (b) conjunction (c) pronoun (d) verb

47. wisdom is better than strength

(a) verb (b) pronoun (c) adverb (d) noun

48. He gave a bunch of grapes

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) adjective (d) adverb

Directions (Questions 49– 53) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
49. He behaves as one might expect him to do

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

50. I do it because I choose to

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

51. Here is the book that you want

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

52. I earn whatever I can

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

53. There was nobody but wept

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

Directions (Questions 54 – 58) : Identify the types of sentences:

54. In spite of his popularity he cannot be called a great writer

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

55. He not only educated his nephew but also set him up in business

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

56. There is drought and so the crop is short

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

57. Your father is the man who can help you in this matter

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

58. He succeeded unexpectedly

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence

Directions (Questions 59 – 64) : Choose the correct synthesis of sentence from the given
alternatives.
59. He hurt his foot. He stopped

(a) He hurt his foot and he stopped (b) He stopped since he hurt his foot
(c) Having hurt his foot he stopped

60. His wife encouraged him. He persevered

a) Encouraged by his wife, he persevered (b) He persevered because of his wife

(c) His wife encouraged him

61. The stable door was open. The horse was stolen

(a) the stable door being open, the horse was stolen
(b) the horse was stolen because the stable door was open
(c) the stable door was open and the horse was stolen

62. There goes my brother. He is called Sanga

(a) There goes my brother. His name is Sanga (b) There goes my brother Sanga
(c) My brother is sanga

63. The judge gave his decision. The court listened silently

(a) The court listened silently to the decision given by the judge
(b) The judge gave hi decision in silence
(c) The judge gave his decision and the court listened in silence

64. He had no money. He could not give any away

(a) He had no money to give away (b) He cannot give his money away (c) He could not give away his money

Directions (Questions 65 – 80) : Choose the correct answer :

65. You are free ___________?

(a) are you (b) aren’t you (c) were you

66. She can’t swim ___________?

(a) can she (b) can’t she (c) could she

67. Hruaia has already come

(a) so he has (b) yes he is (c) no he has not

68. The apples aren’t good

(a) yes they are (b) yes they were (c) no they aren’t

69. Weather ___________ life a great deal

(a) affects (b) effects (c) alter (d) access

70. Never speak ___________ language

(a) fool (b) fowl (c) foul (d) flour

71. The fort was ___________ to the ground

(a) rays (b) razed (c) raised (d) route

72. The moon is on the ___________ these days

(a) vain (b) vane (c) vine (d) wane

73. A ___________ of rooms

(a) suit (b) suite (c) sheaf (d) board

74. A ___________ of rays

(a) pencil (b) heap (c) pair (d) pile

75. A ___________ of fish

(a) hive (b) cluster (c) shoal (d) litter

76. A ___________ of travelers

(a) clump (b) band (c) choir (d) caravan

77. One who plays a game for pleasure and not as a profession

(a) amnesty (b) amateur (c) biped (d) colleague

78. That which can be rubbed off

(a) delible (b) creadible (c) laxative (d) parasite

79. A person who thieves the writings of others

(a) pesimist (b) plagiarist (c) sinecure (d) spokesman

80. A song to put babies to sleep

(a) yolk (b) brooklet (c) lullaby (d) verse

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GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions (Question 1 - 10): Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words :
1. I’m just coming

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Pronoun (d) Verb

2. Out sprang the cuckoo.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Adjective

3. Away they went.

(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Pronoun (d) Conjunction

4. Down with the tyrant.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

5. Like she says, it is a rare experience to meet the President.

(a) Verb (c) Conjunction (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

6. It is more of self - interest than service.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Noun

7. We had no hope of getting the tickets for the match, and tell you what, David gave us two tickets.

(a) Adverb (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Adjective

8. As he was ill, I pitied him.

(a) Pronoun (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Adverb

9. I have had enough of this.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Noun (d) Adverb

10. The message is clear.

(a) Adjective (b) Pronoun (c) Adverb (d) Verb

Directions (Questions 11-20): Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate form of the verb
given.
11. When I saw the vase, I knew it was exactly what I __________ for.

(a) had looked (b) had been looking (c) was looking (d) have been looking

12. The perfume you are using __________ very good.

(a) is smelling (b) smelled (c) smells (d) smell

13. Where __________, had we not met her?

(a) will she be staying (b) would she stay (c) will she stay (d) will she have stayed

14. She __________ into her office when the telephone rang

. (a) had just stepped (b) just step (c) just stepped (d) has just stepped

15. Let’s hope the volcanic eruption _________ before we arrive on the island.

(a) has finished (b) will have finished (c) finished (d) will finish

16. He refused to go till he _________ all the pictures.

(a) saw (b) had seen (c) sees (d) has seen

17. My sister _________ law these days.

(a) practices (b) has practiced (c) is practicing (d) has been practicing

18. _____________ you all along?

(a) Didn’t she support (b) Hasn’t she been supporting

(c) Hasn’t she supported (d) Isn’t she supporting

19. I ___________ to thank you for the present you sent.

(a) call (b) called (c) have been calling (d) am calling
20. Delhi __________ on the banks of the Yamina River.

(a) stands (b) stood (c) is standing (d) will stand

Directions (Question 21-30): Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition given below each
sentence.
21. My friend accommodated me ___________ a loan.

(a) over (b) for (c) with (d) to

22. Cats are tenacious ___________ life.

(a) of (b) about (c) with (d) to

23. I’m anxious ___________ the work to be done as soon as possible.

(a) with (b) about (c) to (d) for

24. My house was broken _____________.

(a) into (b) in (c) of (d) up

25. Dogs have antipathy _____________ cats.

(a) for (b) to (c) about (c) with

26. We lifted him _____________ the table.

(a) at (b) up (c) on (d) onto

27. His followers now began to intrigue _____________ his adversary.

(a) about b) upon (c) with (d) of

28. His friends prevailed ___________ him to withdraw his resignation.

(a) on (b) to (c) upon (d) with

29. The fly came in___________ the door.

(a) by (b) at (c) from (d) through.

30. His father connives ___________ his follies.

(a) to (b) at (c) of (d) by

Directions (Question 31-35) : Choose the correct article from the given alternatives .
31. That’s fifteen because its got ___________ five.

(a) a (b) the (c) an (d) none of these

32. This is ___________ one suggestion I can give.

(a) a (b) the (c) an (d) none of these

33. The mascot for the Games is ___________ unicorn.

(a) a (b) the (c) an (d) none of these

34. He wants to marry ___________ heiress.

(a) a (b) the (c) an (d) none of these

35. It’s a pity I haven’t got ___________ work permit.

(a) a (b) the (c) an (d) none of these

Directions (Question 36-40) : Choose the correct past form of the verb from the alternatives
provided.
36. Wring

(a) wrang (b) wringed (c) wrung (d) wrings

37. Forsake

(a) Forsook (b) Forsaken (c) Forsaked (d) Forsake

38. Bear

(a) Born (b) Bore (c) Borne (d) Bored

39. Wake

(a) Waked (b) Woke (c) Waken (d) Woken

40. Strike

(a) Stroke (b) Strike (c) Striked (d) Struck

Directions (Question 41-49): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct one from the
options given.
41. Be just and fear not.
(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

42. A dead man needs no riches.

(a) Simple (c) Complex (c) Compound

43. But for your help I should have been drowned.

(a) Simple (c) Complex (c) Compound

44. Where he is hiding is still unknown

(a) Simple (c) Complex (c) Compound

45. Either I am right or you are.

(a) Simple (c) Complex (c) Compound

46. Sit down where you please.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

47. The heart that is full of grief is heavy.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

48. She trotted back, smiling

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

49. Be good to be happy.

(a) Simple (b) Complex (c) Compound

Directions (Question 50-56) : Name the kind of phrases of the underlined words in the
sentence.
50. He is a man of means.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

51. Cats like catching mice.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

52. To believe in rumours is foolishness.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

53. He left in the twinkling of an eye.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

54. Do not answer at random.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

55. The atmosphere in the market was very buoyant.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

56. He thumbed on the table with great force.

(a) Noun Phrase (b) Adjective Phrase (c) Adverb Phrase

Directions (Question 57-63): Name the kind of clauses of the underlined words.

57. He tells a tale that sounds untrue.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

58. I know the place which you mention.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

59. He spoke of a time when wars should cease.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

60. Come when you like.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

61. Glancing over his shoulder, he could see the dog.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

62. The swallows will return to the country whence such birds migrate.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

63. That was how we managed to crack the code.

(a) Adverb Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Noun Clause

Directions (Question 64-70): Identify the following sentences by choosing one of the
alternatives given.
64. We could have done nothing without your help.
(a) Assertive (b) Imperative (c) Affirmative (c) Negative

65. Let him go for a picnic.

(a) Assertive (b) Imperative (c) Affirmative (c) Interrogative

66. We found the road rather bad.

(a) Assertive (b) Imperative (c) Affirmative (c) Interrogative

67. None but truth triumphs.

(a) Imperative (b) Assertive (c) Negative (d) Affirmative

68. Only a fool would miss such an opportunity.

(a) Affirmative (b) Negative (c) Assertive (d) Exclamatory.

69. No one could have done better.

(a) Assertive (b) Imperative (c) Affirmative (d) Negative

70. That we should meet here!

(a) Affirmative (b) Imperative (c) Assertive (d) Exclamatory

Directions (Questions 71-80): Choose the correct meaning of idioms and phrases written in
bold letters from the four alternatives given below .
71. He was asked to do the job by the king on pain of death.

(a) on the verge of (b) as painful as (c) under the threat of (d) to sacrifice life

72. I plan to go on a world tour before I kick the bucket.

(a) retire (b) die (c) get married (d) quit

73. He stole a march when he invented the fastest moving device.

(a) started early (b) stole the formula (c) outshine others (d) fell behind others

74. She seemed to be chewing the cud when I asked her about the appraisal.

(a) grinding her teeth (b) moving restlessly (c) feeling annoyed (d) thinking deeply

75. He stands well with his employer.

(a) is well thought of by (b) is in good hands (c) of the same height and stature (d) is related to

76. This is where the shoe pinches

(a) where it does not fit (b) where the trouble lies (c) where it hurts (d) perfectly fits

77. He will never set the Thames on fire

(a) do something bad (b) catch people’s attention

(c) outshine others (d) do a remarkable or surprising thing.

78. I have heard it on the grapevine that there are going to be more recruitments.

(a) heard rumours (b) heard it when it was announced

(c) heard the truth (d) knew after enquiring.

79. Whosoever comes and goes, it is important to keep the ball rolling in life.

(a) work much harder (b) earn more and more (c) keep the task going (d) keep in touch

80. To solve the recent murder case felt like cutting the Gordian knot for the new detective.

(a) untangling the situation (b) solving an intricate situation

(c) doing an easy thing (d) carrying out a tedious job

Directions (Question 81-89): Choose the word which best fills the blank from the given options.

81. Robert’s behaviour is worthy of __________ by all the kids.

(a) experiment (b) accolade (c) appraisal (d) emulation

82. The employee was __________ in spite of being castigated by his superior.

(a) blase (b) dejected (c) blithe (d) excited

83. The refrigerator stinks of __________ eggs and tomatoes.

(a) putrid (b) rancid (c) fragrant (d) sour

84. The good old Ambassador cars are now considered __________.

(a) obscure (b) absolute (c) obsolete d) oblivious

85. The man has intense respect for her political __________.

(a) attitude (b) personality (c) feature (d) sagacity

86. To __________ the vast store of energy, universities have employed the N.S.S programme as part of extra
activities.

(a) inculcate (b) harness (c) use (d) join

87. My niece who is an opera singer has a _________ voice.

(a) mellifluous (b) meticulate (c) malleable (d) malevolent

88. The uncalled for remarks by the leader ________ the situation and many of his followers turned violent.

(a) exaggerated (b) aggravated (c) alleviated (d) irritated

89. The purpose of moral guidance is to ________ people to choose and achieve life serving goals and values.
(a) encumber (b) serve (c) assist (d) support

Directions (Question 90-95): Choose a verb which best agrees with the subject of the following
sentences.
90. Either he or I ________ mistaken.

(a) am (b) is (c) are (d) were

91. Many a man ________ done so.

(a) have (b) were (c) has (d) is

92. Three candidates ________ the company had called for interview have come.

(a) who (b) those (c) whom (d) whose

93. It was _________who raised the alarm on seeing a snake.

(a) myself (b) I (c) mine (d) me

94. The horse and carriage _________ at the door.

(a) are (b) were (c) have (d) is

95. Each of the apples _________ ripe.

(a) are (b) is (c) were (d) have

Direction (Question 96-100): Choose the word nearest in meaning of the bold words.
96. Perseverance is the very hinge of all virtues.

(a) depend on (b) turn on (c) joint (d) beguile

97. Comment me to the virtues of perseverance.

(a) chastity (b) modest (c) strength (d) chide

98. The ignorant lamb licks the hand of the butcher who is about to slaughter it.
(a) abattoir (b) carnage (c) disparage (d) vassal

99. It is always a pleasure to watch her manner of speech, her cadence and intonations.

(a) conundrum (b) rhythm (c) buoyant (d) doggerel

100. He proved himself a sagacious publicist so he was in much demand.

(a) hard-working (b) noble (c) opportunist (d) wise

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Directions (Questions 1-8): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.

1. The cat loves comfort.

(a) Preposition (b) noun (c) Article (d) Adjective

2. I will not take a no.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

3. Our blessings come from above.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Verb

4. That is a fault that will right itself.

(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb

5. That is what I want.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Pronoun

6. They while away their evenings with books and games.

(a) Conjunction (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

7. He was only a yard off me.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Adverb (d) Noun

8. I know better

(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Verb

Directions (Questions 9-16): Pick out the correct clause of the words underlined in the given sentences.

9. We will do the work as well as we can.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Adjectival clause (d) Co-ordinate clause

10. I do not understand how it all happened.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) Co-ordinate clause

11. Nobody must expect to become rich unless he works hard.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Co-ordinate clause

12. I often wonder how you are getting on.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

13. Let us find out when the train will arrive.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

14. Come when you like

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) Coordinate Clause

15. It is a long lane that has no turning.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

16. He is not so clever as you are.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Adjective clause (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 17-24): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option.

17. Be diligent and you will succeed.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

18. He does not always speak his thoughts.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) compound sentence (d) None of these

19. Come when you like.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

20. He died in the village where he was born.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of these

21. She must weep or she will die.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

22. Everything comes if man will only work and wait.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of
these

23.He tried hard, but he did not succeed.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of these

24. Whatever you do, do well.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) none of these

Directions (Questions 25-32): Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by choosing one of the
alternatives given.

25. Should you go out, you will be wet.

(a) determination (b) probability (c) ability (d) condition

26. I will be victorious.

(a) determination (b) obligation (c) probability (d) duty

27. You must improve your handwriting.

(a) wish (b) request (c) necessity (d) determination

28. It is later than I thought.

(a) Comparison (b) Purpose (c) Condition (d) Place

29. He is hence unable to refute the charge.

(a) Manner (b) Reason (c) Degree (d) Frequency

30. Have I ever refused to give you money?

(a) exclamatory (b) affirmative (c) interrogative (d) assertive

31. It is cold for May.

(a) contrast (b) time (c) habit (d) reason

32. She should be at home now

(a) probability (b) purpose (c) manner (d) condition

Directions (Questions 33-40): Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases.

33. Never _____ with your neighbours.

(a) fall out (b) fall back (c) fall in (d) fall through

34. A nurse is _____ the patient.

(a) waiting upon (b) waiting on (c) waiting over (d) waiting after

35. The lady often ______ her charm and grace.

(a) boasts to (b) boasts over (c) boasts about (d) boasts of

36. I tried _______ the right sum.

(a) getting (b) in getting (c) to get (d) to got

37. The boy ______ something

(a) want (b) wants (c) wanted (d) wanting

38. He ______ his head in shame.

(a) hand (b) hanged (c) had hung (d) hung

39. Police dogs _____ all the burglars.

(a) wound (b) wounded (c) wind (d) have winded

40. I _____ by a stone.

(a) striked (b) struck (c) am struck (d) was struck

Directions (Questions 41-48): Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to the given
phrase/sentence.

41. One who cannot get tired.

(a) indefatigable (b) unconquerable (c) ineffable (d) insatiable

42. The science for the development of mankind.

(a) anthropology (b) ethnology (c) physiology (d) philosophy

43. A list of good books.

(a) Encyclopedia (b) Library (c) Volume (d) Catalogue

44. Spoken and done without preparation.

a) verbose (b) extempore (c) amateur (d) verbatim

45. Not allowing the passage of light

(a) oblique (b) opaque (c) optique (d) opulent

46. To bite like a rat.

(a) chew (b) cut (c) split (d) gnaw

47. A film show in the afternoon

(a) cinema (b) opera (c) drama (d) matinee

48. The correct collective term for grapes still on the vine.

(a) a bevy of (b) a cluster of (c) a bunch of (d) a tuft of

Directions (Questions 49-57): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions.
49. I must start ____ dawn to reach the station in time.

(a) by (b) about (c) on (d) at

50. He rushed ____ my room, panting for breath

(a) about (b) into (c) against (d) in

51. The income derived _____ the ownership of land is commonly called rent.

(a) from (b) of (c) with (d) in

52. We have the habit of exulting ___ the discomfiture of our rivals.

(a) over (b) against (c) upon (d) on

53. We have decided to adhere____ the original programme.

(a) by (b) for (c) to (d) in

54. Dishonesty is always detrimental ____ progress in life.

(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) into

55. They have to stay inside _____ the storm.

(a) over (b) against (c) during (d) upon

56. The red car is ___ of the house.

(a) behind (b) next to (c) in front (d) under

57. She designs clothes _______ a famous boutique.

(a) over (b) for (c) by (d) upon

Directions (Questions 58-66): Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrases.
58. wild goose chase

(a) a fruitless search (b) a research (c) a scrutiny (d) a thorough check

59. Pay on the nail

(a) pay promptly (b) pay promptly in cash (c) pay the full amount (d) pay within the given time

60. To call a spade a spade.

(a) to be frank (b) to be sly (c) to be rude (d) to be diplomatic

61. A shot in the dark

(a) to love to go out on adventure (b) to be able to work quickly

(c) to be very violent (d) an attempt to guess something

62. hard of hearing.

(a) inaudible (b) disinterested (c) deaf (d) insensitive

63. took exception

(a) objected (b) suggested (c) heard (d) excused

64. fill of the blues

(a) steroids or drugs (b) depression (c) stimulants (d) entertainment

65. To lose face.

(a) to look angry (b) to be humiliated (c) to be helpless (d) to look vacant

66. At a loss
(a) expert (b) unable (c) able (d) defeat

Directions (Questions 67-75): Choose the correct form of the verb .

67. English, as well as Mizo, _________ taught there.

(a) was (b) were (c) is (d) are

68. Bad students never _____ hard.

(a) work (b) worked (c) works (d) is worked

69. The war ___ three months ago.

(a) will end (b) ended (c) ends (d) end

70. He _________ suddenly and knocked him down

(a) arose (b) raised (c) rose d) rise

71. I cannot _______ to know much about it.

(a) imagine (b) conceive (c) pretend (d) contemplate

72. Neither of them _______ to blame

(a) is (b) are (c) has (d) have

73. The manager and the owner ______ gone away.

(a) has (b) have (c) were being (d) is

74. Slow and steady _______ the race.

(a) winning (b) won (c) has win (d) wins

75. When _______ you born?

(a) is (b) are (c) was (d) were * * * * * * *

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Directions (Questions 1-8): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words .
1. We should not see his like again.

(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) verb (d) noun

2. He was poor, so they helped him.

(a) preposition (b) pronoun (c) conjunction (d) adjective

3. Do not start till I give the word.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) adverb (d) adjective

4. He must either work or starve.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adjective (c) Conjunction (d) Adverb

5. I have done that much only.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Pronoun

6. He still lives in that house.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Pronoun (d) Verb

7. They while away their evenings with books and games.

(a) adverb (b) preposition (c) conjunction (d) verb

8. He came before I left.

(a) Preposition (b) Adverb (c) Conjunction (d) Adjective

Directions (Questions 9-16): Pick out the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
9. The law will punish whosoever is guilty.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

10. Heaven helps those who help themselves.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

11. The reason why he failed, is so obvious.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause
12. Do not come till you are called.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) none of these

13.He is stronger than you are.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

14. They were defeated although they fought most valiantly.

(a) adverb clause (b) adjective clause (c) noun clause (d) co-ordinate clause

15. The pen was found where he had left it.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

16. I went to see what had happened.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adverb clause (c) Adjective clause (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 17-24): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option.
17. We hope that better will come

. (a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

18. A man who is dead need no riches.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

19. He remarked how impudent the boy was.

(a) Simple sentence b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

20. I have no advice to offer you

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of these

21. Walk quickly, else you will not overtake him.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

22. The streamer went down yet the crew were saved.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of these

23. This town is very large.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence (d) None of these
24. He blushes; therefore he is guilty.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 25-32): Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by
choosing one of the alternatives given.
25. You shall do it.

(a) compulsion (b) purpose (c) condition (d) obligation

26. He will talk about movies only.

(a) probability (b) habit (c) condition (d) ability

27. He will be at the club on Tuesday evening.

(a) purpose (b) deduction (c) ability (d) condition

28. Very heavy rain fell so that the rivers were soon in flood.

(a) Condition (b) Cause (c) Comparison (d) Consequence

29. I surely expect him tomorrow.

(a) Degree (b) Manner (c) Frequency (d) Affirmation

30. How wise of you!

(a) affirmative (b) exclamatory (c) interrogative (d) negative

31. I shall come if you ask me.

(a) result (b) purpose (c) condition (d) wish

32. She seldom comes here

(a) probability (b) emphasis (c) purpose (d) frequency

Directions (Questions 33-40): Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases .
33. Your letter ______ only yesterday.

(a) came to light (b) came to hand (c) came to pass (d) came short

34. Who can _____ such an insolence?

(a) bear with (b) bear out (c) bear away (d) bear over
35. A nurse is _____ the patient.

(a) waiting upon (b) waiting on (c) waiting over (d) waiting for

36. I cannot _____ what you mean.

(a) make up (b) make for (c) make out (d) make after

37. I believe _____ he says.

(a) which (b) where (c) why (d) what

38. Mary _____ him two sons.

(a) has born (b) is born (c) has borne (d) has bore

39. Her face _____.

(a) is swell (b) is swelled (c) is swollen (d) swells

40. As his friends expected, he _____ to the occasion.

(a) rise (b) arose (c) rose (d) is risen

Directions (Questions 41-48): Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to the
given phase/sentence.
41. To move into another country and settle there.

(a) emigrate (b) immigrate (c) migrate (d) emigrant

42. A person who does not mix others.

(a) anti-social (b) unsociable (c) objectionable (d) alien

43. One who readily believes in others.

(a) Incredulous (b) Credulous (c) Gullible (d) Credible

44. A person who is well known in an unfavourable way.

(a) conspicuous (b) obscure (c) notorious (d) ethical

45. Incapable of making errors.

(a) infallible (b) incorrigible (c) impervious (d) inexplicable

46. To reduce to nothing.

(a) cull (b) lull (c) null (d) annul

47. An office without any pay.

(a) honorary (b) nursery (c) amnesty (d) bigamy

48. An integrated number of rooms in an hotel.

(a) a block (b) a suite (c) a storey (d) a cluster

Directions (Questions 49 -57): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions .
49. I tried to reason him out ____ his fears.

(a) in (b) about (c) at (d) of

50. The African elephant is now confined ____ central Africa.

(a) for (b) into (c) to (d) with

51. Ravi went there _____ my bike.

(a) with (b) on (c) from (d) in

52. You have no right to trespass ____ the law of the land.

(a) in (b) against (c) from (d) under

53. We have a habit of exulting _____ the discomfiture of our rivals.

(a) at (b) by (c) over (d) of

54. At the sight of his former wife, he flew ____ a rage.

(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) from

55. She is not familiar _____ this subject.

(a) at (b) of (c) by (d) with

56. A good judge never jumps ___ the conclusion.

(a) on (b) nursery (c) to (d) at

57. Connect this pipe ______ that.

(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) for

Directions (Questions 58-66): Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrases.
58. in hot water

(a) in focus (b) in depression (c) in business (d) in trouble

59. A close-fisted person

(a) a close friend (b) a miser (c) a cowardly person (d) a powerful person

60. Sought after

(a) highly paid (b) pursued by (c) in great demand (d) with great talent

61. Rub shoulders with

(a) come in contact with (b) quarrel with a person (c) rub shoulder of someone (d) accept a challenge

62. in doldrums

(a) jubilant (b) in low spirits (c) angry (d) left the house

63. in a pickle

(a) in a funny position (b) in a serious position

(c) in a sad situation (d) in an embarrassing or awkward situation

64. bore the palm

(a) played quite well (b) was victorious (c) was defeated (d) played a very boring match

65. A gala day

(a) a day of success (b) a day of merry making (c) an eventful day (d) a day of significance

66. From the bottom of my heart

(a) sincerely (b) lowest position (c) totally (d) wholly

Directions (Questions 67 -75): Choose the correct form of the verb .

67. One thousand rupees ________ a large sum.

(a) were (b) are (c) is

68. I know all about that film because I _____ it twice.

(a) saw (b) have seen (c) had seen (d) will see

69. The train ___ before you reach the station.

(a) will have come (b) had come (c) had been coming (d) has come
70. Either he or I _________ mistaken.

(a) is (b) was (c) am

71. You ________ to pay your debts.

(a) ought (b) must (c) should (d) will

72. I had intended to _______ a car.

(a) buying (b) buy (c) have bought (d) bought

73. Ethics _________ a branch of philosophy.

(a) are (b) were (c) is (d) is being

74. Not one of them ___________ done his work.

(a) having (b) is (c) have (d) has

75. Let us ___________ the work.

(a) begin (b) began (c) begun (d) beginning

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Directions (Questions 1-8): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.
1. Let us move on.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Noun

2. Her sobs could be heard in the steel of might.

(a) Preposition (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

3. The population of India is less than that of China.

(a) Adjective (b) Pronoun (c) Adverb (d) Verb

4. He was all alone when I saw him.

(a) Adjective (b) Pronoun (c) Adverb (d) Noun

5. We went away after they had left.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

6. She pronounced the word quite correctly.

a) Noun (b) Interjection (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

7. The moral law is above the civil.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Adjective (d) Noun

8. We shall round the cape in safety.

(a) Adverb (b) Verb c) Preposition (d) Adjective

Directions (Questions 9-16): Pick out the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
9. I do not believe what he says.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

10. This is the place where our forefathers landed.

(a) noun clause b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

11. Apollo was worshipped as long as the Roman empire lasted.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

12. That he is a cheat is a well known fact.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause

13. I asked where he was born.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

14. We are such stuff as dreams are made of.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

15. I would accept the offer if I were you.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

16. I shall remain where I am.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

Directions (Questions 17-24): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option .
17. He granted the request for he was unwilling to disappoint his friend.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

18. This is the needle with which she knits.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

19. I have no advice to offer you.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

20. He was a mere boy but he offered to fight the giant.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence

21. To his eternal disgrace, he betrayed his country.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

22. Listen carefully and take notes.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence

23. He that has most time has none to lose.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

24. The horse reared and the rider was thrown.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

Directions (Questions 25-32): Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by
choosing one of the alternatives given.
25. You must do your duty.

(a) determination (b) obligation (c) duty (d) request

26. He shall not enter my house.

(a) command (b) request (c) logical certainty (d) ability

27. You shall not enter my house again.

(a) command (b) purpose (c) determination (d) condition

28. He drew his sword that he might defend himself.

(a) comparison (b) time (c) purpose (d) reason or cause

29. Try again.

(a) reason (b) frequency (c) manner (d) quantity

30. She is too clever to be cheated.

(a) affirmative (b) negative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

31. Will you have tea?

(a) invitation (b) promise (c) duty (d) advice

32. He certainly did

(a) affirmative (b) degree (c) ability (d) possibility

Directions (Questions 33-40): Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases .
33. We have __________ a new series of text books.

(a) brought forward (b) brought forth (c) brought out (d) brought round

34. He __________ an experienced doctor.

(a) passes out (b) passes off (c) passes as (d) passes for

35. The whole city was __________ by the flood.

(a) wiped down (b) wiped away (c) wiped out (d) wiped off

36. The bridge __________ up by the terrorists only last week.

(a) blowed (b) was blowed (c) blow (d) was blown

37. He felt like __________, he is so uncomfortable.

(a) fish in the water (b) water (c) fish out of water (d) fishing in water

38. Would you mind __________ the door?

(a) to close (b) closing (c) close (d) closed

39. He __________ the book on the table.

(a) lain (b) lay (c) lied (d) laid

40. The train __________ before we reach the station.

(a) arrives (b) is arriving (c) will have arrived (d) will arrive

Directions (Questions 41-48): Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to the
given phase/sentence.
41. A man who has got womanly habits and manners.

(a) feminine (b) effeminate (c) feminist (d) masochist

42. A remedy for all diseases.

(a) teetotaler (b) panacea (c) cure (d) herb

43. Art of beautiful handwriting.

(a) calligraphy (b) philately (c) palmistry (d) oratory

44. Governed by a sense of duty.

(a) conscious (b) sensible (c) intelligent d) conscientious

45. Feeling inside which tells you what is right and what is wrong

(a) cleverness (b) conscience (c) consciousness (d) fear

46. One who is always doubting.

(a) sceptic (b) deist (c) rationalist (d) positivist

47. One suffering from a nervous disorder.

(a) orator (b) narcotic (c) neurotic (d) bigot

48. Sheep form

(a) troupes (b) hordes (c) flocks (d) litters

Directions (Questions 49-57): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions .
49. I have not slept __________ yesterday.

(a) from (b) since (c) over (d) in

50. Few things are impossible __________ diligence and skill.

(a) to (b) into (c) of (d) in

51. They live __________ the same roof.

(a) with (b) under (c) at (d) in

52. The mule was partially relieved __________ the load.

(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) of

53. As a step to renovation he has decided to replace old furniture __________ new ones.

(a) with (b) by (c) for (d) in

54. Don’t mix with those who don’t approve __________ your style of living.

(a) with (b) by (c) upon (d) of

55. Robert and I argued __________ that book.

(a) at (b) for (c) about (d) of

56. The coach called __________ the names of the winners.

(a) at (b) on (c) for (d) out

57. You are only labouring __________ some misunderstanding.

(a) in (b) from (c) under (d) beside

Directions (Questions 58-66): Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/phrases.
58. Sharp practice.

(a) miserly action (b) aggressive dealings (c) poor business sense (d) questionable dealings

59. A close shave.

(a) stubble (b) very short hair (c) hairless skin (d) a narrow escape from danger

60. A small fry

(a) unimportant (b) weak (c) little (d) important

61. Devil’s advocate

(a) an advocate of a Devil (b) an advocate like a Devil

(c) discussion of an advocate (d) one who is against religion

62. Put a spoke in my wheel.

(a) tried to cause an accident (b) helped in the execution of the plan
(c) thwarted the execution of the plan (d) destroyed the plan

63. Birds of the same feather

(a) persons of same caste (b) persons of same colour

(c) birds with same type of feather (d) persons of same character

64. Died in harness.

(a) ceased to live (b) died of a disease (c) died for his country (d) died while working

65. Drops a bombshell

(a) make a serious mistake (b) create a big problem

(c) have some big, bad news (d) are attacking their enemy

66. Go hot and cold.

(a) get angry (b) get irritated (c) get out of cold (d) sudden feeling of fear and anxiety

Directions (Questions 67-75): Choose the correct form of the verb.

67. Time and tide __________ for no man.

(a) wait (b) waited (c) waits

68. My servant __________ me two weeks ago.

(a) left (b) leave (c) was leaving (d) is living

69. I __________ here for the last two years.

(a) lived b) will live (c) have been living (d) shall live

70. When calamity __________ the family, he faced it boldly.

(a) fell (b) fall (c) befell (d) befall

71. The sun __________ set, we decided to go home.

(a) having (b) has (c) has been (d) having been

72. One who __________ poems is a poets.

(a) has writing (b) is writing (c) has been writing (d) writes

73. The horse and carriage __________ at the door.

(a) are (b) were (c) is (d) have

74. Each of our houses __________ to let.

(a) is (b) are (c) have (d) has

75. He tells a tale that __________ untrue.

(a) sounding (b) sounds (c) sound (d) was sound

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Directions (Questions 1-8): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.
1. That is a fault that will right itself.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) preposition

2. The time nears.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) preposition

3. The earth revolves round the sun.

(a) adjective (b) preposition (c) verb (d) noun

4. I think yours is a better plan.

(a) adverb (b) adjective (c) noun (d) verb

5. We shall not see his like again.

(a) adjective (b) noun (c) verb (d) preposition

6. The girl is fond of music.

(a) adverb (b) preposition (c) pronoun (d) noun

7. He kept the fast for a week.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adverb (d) pronoun

8. There is time enough and to spare.

(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) noun (d) preposition

Directions (Questions 9-16): Pick out the correct clause of the words underlined in the given sentences.

9. He refuses to work whatever I may say.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjectival clause (d) co-ordinate clause

10. That you have should say this is very strange.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause d) co-ordinate clause

11. People who eat too much die early.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

12. I am monarch of all I survey.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause

13. Do whatever you think right.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

14. He mended his ways before it was late.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

15. People like him because he is generous.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

16. He replied that he would come.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause

Directions (Questions 17-24): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option .
17. In his ignorance, he followed the wrong course.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

18. It is terrible that people should die of starvation.

(a) Simple sentence b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

19. He was a mere boy but he offered to fight the giant.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these
20. Ram hurt his ankle and will not be able to play today.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence

21. Besides robbing the poor child, he also murdered her.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

22. His courage won him honour.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Complex sentence

23. This town is very large.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence

24. The town in which I live is very large.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

Directions (Questions 25-32): Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by
choosing one of the alternatives given.
25. We must be kind to animals.

(a) habit (b) determination (c) purpose (d) duty

26. He ought to be back by now.

(a) command (b) request (c) deduction (d) ability

27. I could work very hard when I was young.

(a) duty b) ability (c) request (d) condition

28. Since you are so clever you will be able to explain this.

(a) comparison (b) purpose (c) result or consequence (d) cause

29. He is too shy.

(a) degree (b) manner (c) frequency (d) reason

30. It is very wise of you.

(a) negative (b) assertive (c) exclamatory (d) interrogative

31. That will be all, think.

(a) threat (b) determination (c) assumption (d) wish

32. You are to go home now

(a) agreement (b) probability (c) command (d) ability

Directions (Questions 33-40): Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases.

33. I know you by face but I cannot ___________ your name.

(a) call upon (b) call out (c) call for (d) call up

34. Don’t ___________ anything from me.

(a) keep away (b) keep back (c) keep off (d) keep after

35. Please ___________ this word in a dictionary.

(a) look into (b) look for (c) look after (d) look up

36. Remember ___________ your temper even when provoked.

(a) not to loose (b) not to lose (c) not to loss (d) not to lost

37. You may sit ___________ you like.

(a) where (b) wherever (c) whoever (d) which

38. I ___________ home yesterday.

(a) must have gone (b) must go (c) have to go (d) had to go

39. Maratha ___________ in Maharastra.

(a) is speaking (b) is spoke (c) is spoken (d) speaking

40. It ___________ since early morning.

(a) rained (b) is raining (c) has been raining (d) have been raining

Directions (Questions 41-48): Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to the
given phase/sentence.
41. A happening by chance.

(a) accidental (b) incidental (c) instrumental (d) oriental

42. One who cannot pay off his debts.

(a) insolvent b) ineffable (c) indelible (d) incorrigible

43. A place where ships are built.

(a) harbour (b) port (c) dockyard (d) courtyar

44. Loss of memory.

(a) ambrosia (b) amnesia (c) insomnia (d) forgetting

45. An inscription on a tomb.

(a) espionage (b) epilogue (c) epitaph (d) elegy

46. A person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks.

(a) subjunctive (b) derelict (c) incriminatory (d) teetotaler

47. That which cannot be taken by force.

(a) impenetrable (c) imperceptible (b) inaccessible (d) impregnable

48. A number of banknotes pressed tightly together.

(a) a sheaf (b) a wad (c) a pile (d) a heap

Directions (Questions 49-57): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions .
49. The public are cautioned ___________ pick pocket.

(a) with (b) from (c) by (d) against

50. I am indebted to you ___________ your help.

(a) for (b) into (c) of (d) in

51. It cannot be done ___________ offence.

(a) about (b) from (c) without (d) at

52. America has raised a tariff wall to protect home industries ___________ foreign competition.

(a) from (b) of (c) by (d) with

53. Since her failure in the exams, she prefers to remain aloof___________ her friends.

(a) from (b) by (c) of (d) over

54. Everyone was greatly amused ___________ her ignorance of simple facts of life

(a) with (b) by (c) at (d) for

55. Both the friends argued ___________ what present to buy.

(a) by (c) over (b) for (d) along

56. Raja turned ___________ the proposal without thinking.

(a) down (b) out (c) up (d) in

57. My welfare is bound up ___________ the welfare of my country.

(a) in (b) for (c) to (d) with

Directions (Questions 58-66): Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the
idiom/ phrases.
58. Turn the corner

(a) is stable (b) pass the crisis (c) turn from bad to worse (d) is getting worse.

59. Made a mockery

(a) it was a mock trial (b) people mocked at the judgment

(c) there was no serious outcome (d) made the system look ridiculous

60. A damp squib

(a) a rainy weather (b) a disappointing result (c) a skirt in a laundry (d) none of these

61. Turn out crabs

(a) end in failure (b) to be successful (c) to bring up crabs (d) to be victorious

62. Not worth his salt

(a) quite worthless (b) very proud of himself (c) quite depressed (d) very strange

63. To miss the bus.

(a) to miss the bus that she regularly takes (b) to miss an opportunity
(c) to have something to fall back upon (d) to find fault with others

64. Took cue from

(a) some help (b) a hint (c) some money (d) learnt acting

65. Keep your head clear

(a) keep faith in (b) remain calm (c) believe in (d) trust others

66. To take to heart.

(a) to be encouraged (b) to grieve over (c) to like (d) to hate

Directions (Questions 67-75): Choose the correct form of the verb.
67. The Mayor, with his Counselor, ___________ to be present.

(a) is (b) are (c) were

68. He ___________ asleep while he was driving.

(a) falls (b) has fallen (c) fell

69. You can achieve nothing if you ___________ a coward.

(a) are (b) was (c) were (d) is

70. The Committee ___________ issued its report.

(a) has (b) have (c) was

71. Not ___________ what to do to stop the fight, I called the police

(a) know (b) having known (c) knowing (d) knew

72. She ___________ her mother.

(a) is resembling (b) resembles (c) has resembled (d) was resembling

73. The jury ___________ given its decision

(a) has (b) have (c) will (d) is

74. Neither he nor I ___________ right.

(a) were (b) are (c) is (d) am

75. Your work is better than it ___________ before.

(a) is (b) was (c) had d) have

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SECTION – B (80 marks)

Directions (Questions Nos. 1 - 16) : From the four alternatives given, choose the correct
meaning of the idioms and phrases given in bold in the statement:
1. His boorish manners occasionally set his refined cousin’s teeth on edge

(a) remorse (b) angry (c) irritated (d) contempt

2. It is difficult to trust a man who plays fast and loose

(a) stand his ground (b) says one thing and does another
(c) mind his own business (d) loses his head

3. The dispute over the land came to a head this week

(a) reached a crises (b) came to a stop (c) was overturned (d) in full swing

4. She knows the language after a fashion

(a) at the last moment (b) just in time (c) completely (d) to a certain degree

5. Prohibition is gall and wormwood to the distillers

(a) abhorrent (b) hurtful (c) hateful (d) profitable

6. He is by long odds the greatest living magician

(a) probably (b) not by fact (c) most decidedly (d) very far

7. He turns even his errors to account

(a) accept (b) remember (c) submit (d) profits by them

8. The soldiers were true to their salt

(a) unfaithful to their employers (b) faithful to their employers (c) hard-working (d) brave

9. His plan was nipped in the bud

(a) worthy of praise (b) nurtured (c) made it fail before it could mature (d) successful

10. Go fly a kite

(a) board an aeroplane (b) go sky-diving (c) go away and leave me alone (d) go and enquire
11. The young man made ducks and drakes of his inheritance

(a) gave up (b) made use of (c) digress (d) squandered

12. When the discussions came to financial matters, I felt like a fish out of water

(a) one out of his element (b) enlightened (c) out of breath (d) almost dead

13. When I entered the house everything was at sixes and sevens

(a) in accordance (b) in disorder (c) at par (d) in sync

14. This unexpected new difficulty put me in my kettle

(a) burned my efforts (b) roused me to do my best

(c) turned everything into ashes (d) made me helpless

15. They say that the banker is on his last legs

(a) the verge of ruin (b) completely ruined (c) about to profit (d) made a huge profit

16. Some people convert to Christianity for loaves and fishes

(a) food and shelter (b) earnest prayes and devotions (c) material benefits (d) money

Directions (Questions Nos. 17 -28) : Read the following passage carefully and choose the
appropriate answer to each of the questions out of the four alternatives:
“My God, it speaks” uttered the Emperor of Brazil and the receiver of the Telephone slipped from his hand and
banged aground. At the other end, Alexander Graham Bell was still on the line. This incident goes back to 1876
when at an exhibition in Philadelphia (USA), Alexander Graham Bell was giving a demonstration of his new
invention. This strange instrument known as Telephone was to revolutionize life in the years to come. Bell was
born at Edinborough, Scotland. He was a teacher and was dedicated to the noble cause of teaching the deaf
and the dumb. Due to a severe illness, Bell was sent to Canada in 1870, where too he got engaged in helping
the dumb - deaf to hear and speak. Thereafter, he shifted to the USA but continued with his work by opening a
school for deaf and dumb. Bell was fond of scientific inventions and was ever engaged in making machines in
his spare time. While at Boston, he tried to communicate through metal wire. His companion in this work was
Watson. One day while experimenting with his instrument, Bell spoke to Watson standing at a distance.
Watson was taken by a pleasant surprise as he had heard Bell clearly through his instrument. The instrument
was a success and Bell patented it. - 3 - Graham Bell had some sterling qualities of head and heart. Apart from
being an artist, he was a kind human being, ready to help the needy. He established an institution for the deaf
and dumb children. He died in 1922 in Canada. The entire northern America paid him a tribute by hanging up
their telephones for a while during his funeral.

17. What, according to the passage, was the contribution of invention of telephone ?
 (a) interaction between two persons at some distance was possible.
(b) Rich people were able to communicate with others
(c) Graham Bell could converse with Watson regarding invention through telephone.
(d) It revolutionized human life.

18. Which of the following made Bell to invent television ?

(a) his activity in teaching (b) his service to the deaf and dumb
(c) His keen interest in scientific inventions (d) Encouragement received from Watson.

19. The teaching activity undertaken by Bell was considered ‘noble’ particularly because

(a) he was teaching the physically underprivileged persons.

(b) there was nobody else in the field of education
(c) he did not accept any salary for the job.
(d) he was a very famous scientist of his times.

20. Graham Bell made the telephone call of his invention to the Emperor from the city of

(a) Brazil (b) Edinborough (c) Philadelphia (d) Boston

21. The word uttered by the Emperor of Brazil suggest that he was extremely

(a) angry (b) surprised (c) excited (d) insulted

22. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a quality of Graham Bell?

(a) lover of art (b) kind natured person

(c) co-operative individual (d) all above are mentioned

23. According to its use in the passage what does the word ‘dedicated’ mean?

(a) Appointed (b) Devoted (c) Deployed (d) Religious

24. The North Americans paid their last respects to Bell by

(a) attending his funeral

(b) suspending telephone lines for sometime during funeral
(c) establishing an institution for the deaf and dumb
(d) showing their readiness to help the poor and needy

25. Bell had gone to Canada in 1870 for

(a) treating a patient who was seriously ill (b) helping the deaf and dumb children to hear and speak
(c) undergoing medical treatment for himself (d) devoting his full time to his invention

26. Bell establishing an institution for the deaf and dumb children shows that he was

(a) an expert scientist (b) a curious explorer

(c) a dedicated social worker (d) genuinely emphatic towards the technology
27. According to its use in the passage what does the word ‘revolutionize’ mean?

(a) Completely change the way that something is done (b) to reproduce
(c) re assess (d) ability to do several things at the same time

28. According to its use in the passage what does the word ‘Patent’ mean?

(a) official right to buy an invention (b) blatant

(c) without doubt (d) official right to use or sell an invention

Directions (Questions Nos. 29 - 36) : Identify the correct form of prepositions from the
alternatives given under each sentence:
29. He took ages ____________ the job

(a) over (b) at (c) on (d) for

30. The writer is evidently enamoured ____________ the subject

(a) to (b) in (c) at (d) of

31. He has retired ____________ private life

(a) to (b) from (c) into (d) with

32. The teacher impressed ____________ us the value of discipline.

(a) with (b) on (c) upon (d) to

33. The police is entrusted ____________ the enforcement of law and order.

(a) to (b) with (c) on (d) for

34. The operation was accompanied ____________ little or no pain

(a) with (b) beside (c) for (d) by

35. I am not concerned ____________ his affairs

(a) with (b) for (c) about (d) at

36. His parents are naturally concerned ____________ his safety

(a) with (b) about (c) for (d) at

Directions (Questions Nos. 37 - 42) : Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words:
37. You know well enough what I mean
(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Adverb (d) Verb

38. There is much sense in what he says

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

39. Her sobs could be heard in the still of night.

(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Pronoun

40. The moral law is above the civil law

(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

41. He was beaten at his own game

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

42. The town itself is not very large

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

Directions (Questions Nos. 43 - 48) : Use the correct verb-form to fill in the blanks :
43. If she ____________ hard, she would have passed.

(a) had been working (b) worked (c) had worked (d) works

44. The train ____________ before we reach the station

(a) will have left (b) will leave (c) will be leaving (d) will have been leaving

45. You ____________ when I entered the room

(a) had slept (b) will be sleeping (c) slept (d) were sleeping

46. We ____________ readymade garments abroad

(a) export (b) have exported (c) are exporting (d) will exporting

47. My sister ____________ treatment these days.

(a) takes (b) has been taking (c) is taking (d) took

48. My brother never ____________ a lie.

(a) told (b) tells (c) tell (d) will tell

 Directions (Questions Nos. 49 - 53) : Analyse the following sentences and choose the answer
from the given options :
49. Nothing can describe the confusion of thought which I felt when I sank into the water.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Simple Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

50. The house reared and the rider was thrown off.

(a) Complex Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Simple Sentence

51. He not only robbed the poor child but also murdered her.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Simple Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

52. The postman looked very tired at the end of the day.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Simple Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

53. The news that the enemy landed spread like wild fire.

(a) Compound Sentence (b) Simple Sentence (c) Complex Sentence

Directions (Questions Nos. 54 -59 ) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given sentences :

54. When the sun set he returned home

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause of Time (d) Adverb Clause of Condition

55. He met a girl whose eyes were blue

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause of Reason (c) Adjective Clause (d) Adverb Clause of Comparison

56. That you have come pleases me

(a) Adjective Clause (b) Noun Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Adverb Clause of Place

57. He drew the sword that he might defend himself

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause of Purpose (d) Adverb Clause of Reason

58. He was very pleased that you have passed

(a) Adverb Clause of Reason (b) Adverb Clause of Purpose

(c) Adverb Clause of Result (d) Adjective Clause

59. He is the boy who broke the window

(a) Adverb Clause of Reason (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause of Result (d) Noun Clause
 Directions (Questions Nos. 60 - 64) : Identify the correct notion expressed by each of the
following sentences by choosing one of the alternatives given:
60. That razor is sharper than this one

(a) Superlative (b) Comparative (c) Positive (d) Affirmative

61. There’s no fool like an old fool.

(a) Affirmative (b) Interrogative (c) Negative (d) Assertive

62. No other democracy in the world is as large as India

(a) Positive (b) Superlative (c) Comparative (d) Imperative

63. It is useless to offer bread to a man who is dying of thirst.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Negative (d) Exclamatory

64. I care very little what he says about me.

(a) Affirmative (b) Assertive (c) Negative (d) Interrogative

Directions (Questions Nos. 65 - 72) : Choose the word which best fills the blanks from the
following options:
65. The criminal seems to have acted in ____________ with three others

(a) coalition (b) collision (c) collusion (d) cohesion

66. He knew everything better than anybody else and it was an affront to his ____________ vanity that you
should disagree with him.

(a) overstrung (b) overweening (c) overwhelming (d) overwrought

67. Soft. minded individuals are ____________ to embrace all kinds of superstitions.

(a) disposed (b) eager (c) reluctant (d) proper

68. As a last ____________ he has appealed to the Principal

(a) method (b) resort (c) chance (d) course

69. He is extremely ____________, he would believe anything you tell him.

(a) affable (b) reliable (c) believable (d) gullible

70. The other judge gave his note of ____________

(a) decent (b) dissent (c) descent (d) different

71. The point you are raising is not ____________ to the subject.

(a) pertinent (b) required (c) fit (d) proper

72. The truth had been ____________ into them.

(a) spoken (b) drummed (c) dictated (d) digested

Directions (Questions Nos. 73 - 80) : Identify the most suitable meaning of the underline words
in the following sentences:
73. Exercise is benevolent to good health

(a) bounteous (b) beneficent (c) favourable (d) beneficial

74. The bullet struck a wall and was diverted from the course.

(a) reflected (b) deflected (c) twisted (d) none

75. Man has a strong desire to collect wealth.

(a) attain (b) conduce (c) accumulate (d) aspire

76. With her childish innocence, she won the hearts of everyone present there.

(a) impish (b) roguish (c) subversive (d) childlike

77. It is interesting to correspond the history of the 19th century with its literature.

(a) corroborate (b) connect (c) correlate (d) alight

78. We have received many anomalous letters about this issue

(a) anologous (b) anonymous (c) synonymous (d) appraisal

79. Timing is important in finance, aspecially if you want to make a profit

(a) key (b) impervious (c) critical (d) involved

80. The enemy had a reputation for engaging in sneak attacks so we were frequently on the alert

(a) inevitably (b) mostly (c) occasionally (d) constantly

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GENERAL ENGLISH
SECTION - B (80 Marks)

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 16) : Choose the correct alternative for the following
idioms/phrases:
1. To move heaven and earth :

(a) to travel in space (b) to pray fervently

(c) to try every possible means (d) to cause an earthquake

2. Chip of the old block :

(a) take after one’s parents in habit (b) to cut off a piece
(c) make blocks out of a big rock (d) to start cutting wood

3. At sixes and sevens :

(a) counting numbers (b) in disorder (c) place uniformly (d) undecided

4. By hook or by crook :

(a) by unfair means (b) intentionally (c) by any means (d) no other way

5. Eye to eye :

(a) to look straight in the eye (b) to give the same answer
(c) to give correct decision (d) to have the same opinion

6. Blow one’s trumpet :

(a) to have one’s own instrument (b) to praise oneself

(c) to look for praise (d) to praise one’s friend

7. Eat humble pie :

(a) to enjoy a meal (b) have a pie for lunch (c) to prepare a pie (d) to apologise

8. Spick and span :

(a) very shiny (b) in order (c) keep very clean (d) slippery
9. Take to heels :

(a) wears high-heeled shoes (b) liking for shoes with high heels
(c) fashion statement (d) to run away

10. Wild-goose chase :

(a) to go hunting (b) to run after someone (c) unprofitable (d) unproper

11. A queer fish :

(a) funny person (b) sensitive person (c) quarrelsome person (d) strange person

12. To lose face :

(a) to look angry (b) to be humiliated (c) to be helpless (d) to look vacant

13. Get cold feet :

(a) to be afraid (b) to get cold (c) to run for life (d) to feel sick

14. Small talk :

(a) back biting (b) gossip (c) whispering (d)light conversation

15. Talk shop :

(a) talk about shop (b) talk in a shop (c) talk to the point (d) talk business

16. A bolt from the blue :

(a) struck by thunder (b) a complete surprise

(c) a flash of lightning (d) a piece of bad luck

Direction (Question No. 17- 26) : Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers
from the options given.
Modern technology is increasingly dominating the world and the domination is likely to become more
pronounced in future because of the fast developments tending to subdue, creating human thinking and
expression. But the belief that literature would have no place in future life of man is equally erroneous.
Technology has created robots, artificial intelligence in the shape of “thinking computers” which can read,
translate, interpret and give decisions with amazing speed and compositions – poetry, prose, drama, novels
and stories. As such, our actions are governed more and more by computer culture and electronic calculators
of all types will destroy the talent of writers, authors, poets, biographers and artists. Rather it can generally
promote the climate for expressions of talent in various channels by providing firstly enough leisure, as the
technology is creating leisure by introducing labour saving and devices. The leisure thus created can be
fruitfully put to literary pursuits. Literature, in reality is the product of thought of very sane and gifted people,
who live in all ages and they need an environment of peace and tranquility and naturally the advancement of
present day accompanied with the comforts of life provided by the modern technology can promote better
literature and masterpieces - 3 - in the arts. Scientists and technologists do not encroach upon the field of
literature as it is the source of great peace and inspiration for materialistic related distractions of the mind.
Literature is an essential part of culture and its values cherished by people since time immemorial and
technological progress cannot afford to cause decay and neglect of nature and her processes. The machine
must not enslave man completely as it is the human spirit which must be decisive especially regarding the right
uses of technology. The latest drift to technology has to be adjusted and regulated so as not to let the latent
aspects of culture fade away and make human being a machine. There are people who are of the opinion that
science demolishes faith and tradition, it produces skepticism, anxiety and even tension as it doubts
everything, even some of the cherished values. Technology has helped science to produce weapons of
destruction and it has further deteriorated the areas of peace. Here the literature gets suppressed. The artists
and poets who prepare the literary pieces get suppressed and the art suffers. Technology, as such, is not averse
to literature, nor should it be. It is only when technology is not used in a worthwhile direction, when it is used
to produce military hardware and things to terrorize mankind, that literature goes in the background. The
pieces of art and literature, poetry, prose, drama, etc, are the source of sustenance of the soul of man. In
todays ever-increasing tensions of day to day, good literature makes a lasting impact on the mind, it entertains,
instructs and enobles the spirit of human beings. There is a strong reason for such impact of literary pieces on
human spirit. The poets and artists have been souls gifted exclusively for the works created by them. No
ordinary men could venture into the field of literature, so the pieces of literature produced by these genius of
men and women had a strange power of giving solace to depressed souls.

17. In the future, domination of modern technology will be –

(a) increasing (b) more obvious (c) decreasing (d) less pronounced

18. In order to produce refined works in literature, writer’s need

(a) serene environment (b) ‘thinking computers’ (c) both (a) & (b) (d) neither (a) nor (b)

19. Literature helps us –

(a) to understand the value of leisure time (b) utilize modern technology
(c) to divert our minds from materialism (d) all of these

20. Literature ‘enobles the spirit of human beings’ because –

(a) writers are endowed with exclusive gifts for their works
(b) writers take so much pain to feed the hungry soul
(c) modern technology makes great contribution in the realms of literature
(d) none of these

Direction (Question No. 21 - 23) : Choose the correct synonyms of the following words taken
from the given passage.
21. accuracy

(a) precision (b) awesome (c) doubtful (d) invalid

22. skepticism

(a) unrest (b) suspicion (c) trust (d) discontentment

23. sustenance

(a) abundance (b) essential (c) confusion (d) nourishment

Direction (Question No. 24 - 26) : Choose the correct antonyms of the following words given
from the passage.
24. latent

(a) manifest (b) conceal (c) worthless (d) prominent

25. deteriorate

(a) certain (b) disturb (c) regulate (d) improve

26. demolish

(a) acknowledge (b) displace (c) strengthen (d) promote Direction

(Questions No. 27 - 32): Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow it:

Since the world has become industrialised, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that
have either become extinct or near extinction. Bengal tiger, for insyance, which roamed the jungle in vasy
numbers, now numbers only 2300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero.
What is alarming about the case of Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by
poachers who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This
is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like the
Bengal tiger, as well as those endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International
laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order to
circumvent the problem, have allocated large amount of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission
to help defray the cost of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organisations for
support. With the money get, they can invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another
solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made
from endangered species. This seems fairly effective, but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being
hunted and killed.
27. What is the author’s main concern in this passage?

(a) Problems of industrialisation (b) The Bengal tiger (c) Endangered species (d) Callousness of man

28. According to some sources, as quoted in the passage, poachers kill for :

(a) Material gain (b) Personal satisfaction (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these

29. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word alarming?

(a) Serious (b) Dangerous (c) Distressing (d) Frightening

30. Certain species are becoming extinct because of :

(a) Industrialisation (b) Poaching (c) Love of products made from them (d) All of these

31. The phrase stem the tide means :

(a) Save (b) Stop (c) Touch (d) Spare

32. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

(a) Concerned (b) Vindictive (c) Surprised (d) Generous

Direction (Questions No. 33 - 40) : Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words :

33. What are you talking about?

(a) adjective (b) noun (c) preposition (d) conjunction

34. He seldom visits his parents.

(a) adverb (b) conjunction (c) adjective (d) pronoun

35. The book that I bought is very costly.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adverb (d) pronoun

36. I met a one-eyed man.

(a) adverb (b) adjective (c) pronoun (d) preposition

37. Fortune favours the brave.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) pronoun (d) adverb

38. He worked hard but failed.

(a) preposition (b) adjective (c) conjunction (d) verb

39. The forest is abound with tigers.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

40. Alas! He is no more.

(a) conjunction (b) adjective (c) interjection (d) preposition

Direction (Questions No. 41 - 48) Choose the appropriate preposition from the alternatives
given under each sentence.
41. We could not cope ________ the demand.

(a) with (b) up (c) at (d) on

42. The teacher endeared himself ___________ all his pupils.

(a) from (b) around (c) to (d) with

43. She came to my house _______ foot.

(a) by (b) on (c) in (d) with

44. I was not apprised __________ your failure.

(a) at (b) by (c) with (d) of

45. My father instilled his idea ___________ our minds.

(a) from (b) into (c) on (d) within

46. There is a bridge _____ the river.

(a) above (b) upon (c) across (d) from

47. I met Zami ____ the supermarket.

(a) in (b) by (c) on (d) at

48. They are going _____ a journey.

(a) to (b) on (c) for (d) in

Direction (Questions No. 49 - 54) : Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option
:
49. Walking by the riverside, I came upon a man who had just come.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

50. I could not do the work, but I hope you will not mind this.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

51. Give me the fruit and I will eat it.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

52. Can you tell me the name of the person who broke the windowpane?

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

53. Being stabbed fatally he died.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

54. If you turn to the left you will soon reach the main market.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence

Direction (Questions No. 55 - 59): Choose the correct alternative from the following combined
sentences:
55. I finished my paper. I gave it to the teacher (using participle)

(a) Having finished my paper, I gave it to the teacher. (b) I gave my finished paper to the teacher.
(c) Finishing my paper, I gave it to the teacher. (d) I finished my paper and gave it to the teacher.

56. Muani passed the examination. It was very fortunate. (using adverb)

(a) It was fortunate that Muani passed the examination. (b) Muani fortunately passed the examination.
(c) Muani was fortunate to pass the examination. (d) Fortunately, Muani passed the examination.

57. Biaka bought new books. He also bought old books. (using conjunction)

(a) Biaka bought new and old books (b) Biaka bought new books and old books also.
(c) Biaka bought both new and old books. (d) Biaka bought new books as well as old books.

58. I came across a girl in the garden. She was beautiful. (using adjective)

(a) I came to the garden and saw a beautiful girl. (b) The girl I came across in the garden was beautiful.
(c) I came across a beautiful girl in the garden. (d) Beautiful was the girl whom i came across in the
garden.

59. He completed his work. He went home. (using participle)

(a) He completed his work and went home. (b) After completing his work, he went home.
(c) Having completed his work, he went home. (d) Completing his work, he went home.
Direction (Questions No. 60 - 64) Synthesise the given sentence as directed in the brackets .
60. The teacher is ill. It is known to all. (Complex Sentence)

(a) That the teacher is ill is known to all. (b) As known by all the teacher is ill.
(c) All of them know that the teacher is ill.

61. I speak the truth in the presence of my friends. I am not afraid of it (use infinitives)

(a) Since I am not afraid I speak the truth in the presence of my friends.
(b) I speak the truth in the presence of my friends as I am not afraid.
(c)I am not afraid to speak the truth in the presence of my friends.

62. You may be wrong. Marcus may be wrong. You cannot both be right. (Compound Sentence)

(a) Neither you nor Marcus is right. (b) Either you or Marcus is wrong and you cannot both be right.
(c) Both Marcus and you cannot be right.

63. She finished her work and drove home (use a participle)

(a) After she had finished her work, she drove home. (b) She drove home after finishing her work.
(c) Having finished her work, she drove home.

64. I called her, but she gave me no answer. (Simple Sentence)

(a) In spite of my calling her, she gave me no answer. (b) Having called her, she gave me no answer.
(c) She gave me no answer, yet I called her.

Direction (Questions No. 65 - 70) : Choose a one-word substitution for the following :
65. One who hates knowledge

(a) misogamist (b) misanthrope (c) misologist (d) sadist

66. One who believes in fate

(a) fastidious (b) cynic (c) egoist (d) fatalist

67. A remedy for all ills

(a) Antibiotic (b) panacea (c) almanac (d) soporific

68. One who acts against religion

(a) heretic (b) iconoclast (c) agnostic (d) stoic

69. A mark that cannot be erased

(a) illegible (b) inaudible (c) indelible (d) insolvent

70. Examination of living tissue

(a) biopsy (b) x-ray (c) transplant (d) endoscopy

Direction (Questions No. 71 - 75) : Choose the word nearest in the meaning to the italicized
words.
71. Few actors are as versatile as he is; he writes scripts, directs and produces.

(a) multi-purpose (b) greedy (c) having no specific interest (d) ambitious

72. She makes an impulsive decision and later deeply regrets her choices.

(a) uncertain (b) hasty (c) totally wrong (d) foolish

73. Unless the two leaders ratify the treaty place and harmony will not prevail in these counties.

(a) stopped intermediately (b) having a brief pause (c) reconsider (d) accept by formal consent

74. The hilarious song which was composed by my best friend was bagged 1st prize in the competition.

(a) sad and serious (b) in perfect quality (c) extremely funny (d) short but deeply
impressive

75. We must keep an eye on him because I was told that he was a knave.

(a) violent person (b) lunatic (c) extremely greedy (d) scoundrel

Direction (Questions No. 76- 80) : Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the
underlined words or phrases.
76. The Government took measures to eradicate corruption.

(a) eliminate (b) preserve (c) suppress (d) obliterate

77. The business alliance between India and China began to dwindle since 2015.

(a) diminish (b) complicated (c) collapse (d) increase

78. The recent political upheaval brings chaos all over the country.

(a) disruption (b) stability (c) progress (d) treaty

79. Unlike her sisters, Christy was always defiant in her behaviour.
(a) obedient (b) confident (c) antagonistic (d) selfish

80 . Sometimes he becomes crestfallen, even at a remark in jest.

(a) prank (b) disagreeable (c) whimsical (d) serious

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ASSISTANT AUDITOR,
ASSISTANT TREASURY ACCOUNTANT & ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL ACCOUNTANT UNDER
FINANCE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, JANUARY - 2019
GENERAL ENGLISH
SECTION - B (60 Marks)

Directions (Questions 1-10): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words :
1. Your harsh act will only hurt yourself.

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adjective

2. This is a Grammar of the English language.

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adjective

3. Every word of it sounds true.

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adjective

4. Laughter is the best medicine.

(a) abstract noun (b) common noun (c) proper noun (d) collective noun

5. The crowd was dispersed by the police.

(a) abstract noun (b) common noun (c) proper noun (d) collective noun

6. Her house is quite big for the small family.

(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) preposition (d) conjunction

7. The Rajdhani train runs very fast.

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) adverb (d) pronoun

8. Bravo! You have made us proud.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) adverb (d) interjection

9. The brave and the courageous will always win in the end.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) adverb (d) interjection

10. Place the balloon over the fan.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) adverb (d) interjection

Directions (Questions 11-20): Identify and choose the correct notion/concept expressed by
each of the following sentences from the alternatives given:
11. It may rain tomorrow.

(a) habitual (b) purpose (c) possibility (d) ability

12. One must always respect the elders.

(a) habitual (b) obligation (c) possibility (d) purpose

13. Get out of the room now.

(a) order (b) request (c) prohibition (d) duty

14. Would you kindly suggest a title for the new project.

(a) order (b) request (c) duty (d) purpose

15. They usually travel to Chennai by train.

(a) condition (b) habitual (c) purpose (d) obligation

16. He took the blame on himself to save his friend.

(a) purpose (b) obligation (c) condition (d) habitual

17. May you be blessed with happiness and a long life.

(a) offer (b) condition (c) purpose (d) wish

18. You must stand for what is right.

(a) advice (b) purpose (c) condition (d) possibility

19. He came from in this scorching heat just to see you.

(a) obligation (b) purpose (c) possibility (d) duty

20. I will come only if you invite me.

(a) purpose (b) condition (c) advice (d) wish

Directions (Questions 21-27): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions :
21. I have not slept __________ yesterday.

(a) after (b) from (c) since (d) on

22. The lion and the unicorn fought __________ the crown.

(a) over (b) for (c) with (d) off

23. “Will you walk __________ my parlour?” said the spider to the fly.

(a) to (b) into (c) from (d) over

24. They rise __________ the morning lark, and labour till almost dark.

(a) along (b) for (c) at (d) with

25. __________ the name of God he swore.

(a) by (b) of (c) with (d) for

26. He goes on Sunday to the church, and sits __________ his boys.

(a) before (b) after (c) among (d) by

27. Her arms __________ her breast she laid.

(a) across (b) by (c) ove r (d) above

Directions (Questions 28-34): Choose the correct conjunction from the given choices to
fill in the blanks
28. I ran fast, __________ I missed the train.

(a) so (b) therefore (c) since (d) but

29. He finished first __________ he began late.

(a) but (b) though (c) for (d) because

30. __________ duty calls us we must obey.

(a) Since (b) For (c) Because (d) Unless

31. Blessed be the merciful, __________ they shall obtain mercy.

(a) but (b) so (c) as (d) for

32. Give me the drink, __________ I shall die of thirst.

(a) for (b) else (c) for (d) but

33. My grandfather died __________ I was born.

(a) before (b) since (c) because (d) or

34. __________ you tell me the truth, I shall punish you.

(a) Unless (b) Since (c) If (d) For

Directions (Questions 35-42): Identify the underlined words and choose the most appropriate
answer from the following choices:
35. Hunting tigers is a favourite sport in this country.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) adjective (d) noun

36. Many businessmen are fond of hoarding money.

(a) noun (b) adjective (c) gerund (d) participle

37. The swimming pool has very little water.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) adjective (d) adverb

38. Swimming is a good exercise.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) verb (d) adjective

39. They played a losing game.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) adverb (d) verb

40. Giving is better than receiving.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) verb (d) adverb

41. We should also bring down the standing building.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) adjective (d) adverb

42. What I most detest is smoking.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) verb (d) adverb

Directions (Questions 43-51): Analyse the following sentences and pick out the correct option:
43. Who among the two boys has better knowledge of the neighbourhood ?

(a) assertive (b) affirmative (c) interrogative (d) negative

44. Nature is the best physician.

(a) assertive (b) negative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

45. Have mercy on us.

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

46. Daphne is the tallest girl in her class.

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) comparative (d) exclamatory

47. How very cold the night is!

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

48. May you have all the joy and peace that the world can give.

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

49. You cannot have all the riches and wealth.

(a) assertive (b) negative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

50. Today is a fine day.

(a) assertive (b) imperative (c) negative (d) exclamatory

51. Shut the door at once.

(a) assertive (b) interrogative (c) imperative (d) exclamatory

Directions (Questions 52-60): Fill in with the most suitable verb form that agrees with the
subject from the given choices:
52. The quality of the mangoes __________ not good.

(a) are (b) were (c) was

53. If it were possible to get near when one of the volcanic eruptions __________ place, we should see a
grand sight.

(a) take (b) takes (c) taking

54. Fire and water __________ not agree.

(a) do (b) does (c) was

55. The horse and carriage __________ at the door.

(a) are (b) were (c) is

56. Neither praise nor blame __________ to affect him.

(a) seem (b) seems (c) seeming

57. Physics __________ a branch of Science.

(a) is (b) are (c) were

58. The Committee __________ divided on one minor point.

(a) is (b) are (c) was

59. The Arabian Nights __________ still a great favourite.

(a) is (b) are (c) were

60. Three parts of the business __________ left for me to do.

(a) is (b) are (c) were

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR

RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF ASSISTANT UNDER MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,
APRIL, 2019
SECTION - B (75 Marks)

Direction (Questions 1 - 10) : Identify the part of speech of the words in italics in the following
sentences.
1. Mr. Rex and his family have moved in the new building.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

2. Be on time or you’ll miss the picnic bus.

(a) Interjection (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Verb

3. The children love ice-cream.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Noun

4. It’s a wonderful view!

(a) Exclamation (b) Preposition (c) Verb (d) Noun

5. The meeting has been called off.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Conjunction

6. This garden is the most famous one in the whole city.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

7. Pay your debt at the earliest.

a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Preposition

8. It has been 3 hours since the operation started.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

9. Thoiba is hiding behind the door.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Conjunction (d) Exclamation

10. Tom shouted loudly.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Conjunction (d) Exclamation

Directions (Questions 11 - 20) : Identify the kinds of sentences given below.

11. Many people are gathered here for the festival.

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

12. How many of you are staying back?

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

13. It is hard to know how they have landed here.

(a) Assertive (b) interrogative (c) Imperative (d) exclamatory

14. Be quiet for a moment.

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

15. Oh! What a shame!

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

16. Wow! What a goal!

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

17. Can somebody help me with the calculations?

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

18. You can come any day you wish.

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

19. Stop fidgeting at once.

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

20. Will your father come to pick you up tomorrow?

(a) Assertive (b) Interrogative (c) Imperative (d) Exclamatory

Directions (Questions 21 - 30) : Identify the kind of tenses of the sentences given below .
21. The boys are playing hockey.

(a) Simple present (b) Present continuous (c) Simple past (d) Past continuous

22. It has been raining from morning today.

(a) Present perfect (b) Present perfect continuous (c) Present continuous (d) Simple past

23. The artisans mastered the art very well.

(a) Past tense (b) Present tense (c) Future tense (d) Past perfect

24. We have lived here for ten years.

(a) Present perfect (b) Past perfect (c) Future perfect (d) Simple present

25. The master will be back by Thursday.

(a) Past tense (b) Present tense (c) Future tense (d) Past perfect

26. He will have left the house by then.

(a) Present perfect (b) Past perfect (c) Future perfect (d) Simple present

27. Can I have some milk before I go to bed?

(a) Past tense (b) Present tense (c) Future tense (d) Past perfect

28. They are doing their duty well.

(a) Past tense (b) Present continuous (c) Future tense (d) Past perfect
29. She will be meeting us the next week.

(a) Future continuous (b) Past perfect (c) Future perfect (d) Simple present

30. The committee met for the first time.

(a) Past tense (b) Present tense (c) Future tense (d) Past perfect

Directions (Questions 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions from the choices
provided.
31. Don’t loiter _____________ the street.

(a) off (b) by (c) in (d) at

32. I came the day _____________ yesterday.

(a) after (b) next to (c) before (d) in front of

33. Is she _____________ her room?

(a) at (b) by (c) on (d) in

34. Don’t let the driver jump _____________ the car.

(a) across (b) at (c) with (d) on

35. _____________ a month he returned.

(a) After (b) Within (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) None of these

36. The Maharaj ruled _____________ a vast kingdom.

(a) across (b) within (c) over (d) for

37. Mother has not slept _____________ yesterday.

(a) before (b) after (c) on (d) since

38. In the church, he sits _____________ his boys.

(a) at (b) by (c) with (d) across

39. I tried to reason him _____________ of his fears.

(a) over (b) out (c) off (d) behind

40. Humpty Dumpty sat _____________ a wall.

(a) on (b) of (c) in (d) by

Directions (Questions 41 - 50) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs. The choices
are provided for each question.
41. Always _____________ the truth.

(a) tell (b) speak (c) say (d) utter

42. My new watch does not _____________ good time.

(a) keep (b) tell (c) show (d) denote

43. The sun _____________ in the east.

(a) arise (b) rises (c) arose (d) arisen

44. He _____________ shelter under a tree.

(a) taken (b) will take (c) takes (d) seek

45. I _____________ a funny little man.

(a) see (b) saw (c) meet (d) following

46. Birds _____________ in the sky.

(a) flew (b) flown (c) fly (d) flying

47. You _____________ too loudly.

(a) speak (b) shout (c) scream (d) will speak

48. The dog _____________ after me.

(a) run (b) ran (c) chase (d) follow

49. Cocks _____________ in the morning.

(a) crowing (b) bellow (c) crow (d) coo

50. _____________ away your books.

(a) Put (b) Dive (c) Drive (d) Launder

Direction (Questions 51 - 60) : Complete the following sentences by supplying appropriate

connecting words from the choices provided
51. It is a great loss to a man _____________ he cannot laugh.
(a) for (b) by (c) at (d) that

52. We met a boy _____________ had lost his way.

(a) whom (b) which (c) that (d) who

53. Fit words are better _____________ fine ones.

(a) over (b) for (c) than (d) with

54. Money _____________ is easily earned is soon spent.

(a) who (b) whom (c) which (d) what

55. _____________ I am dead, my dearest, sing no songs for me.

(a) If (b) When (c) Since (d) Because

56. Consider the lilies _____________ they grow.

(a) when (b) where (c) which (d) how

57. The house _____________ he was born lies in ruins.

(a) where (b) in which (c) by which (d) of which

58. They always talk _____________ never think.

(a) that (b) who (c) whomever (d) which

59. We learn_____________ we may be able to make our way in the world.

(a) for (b) that (c) since (d) by

60. _____________ he was not there, I spoke to his brother.

(a) Since (b) For (c) Who (d) Because

Direction (Questions 61 - 70) : Provide suitable Adjectives in the blank spaces choosing the
correct one from the choices given
61. _____________ fool can do that.

(a) Some (b) Two (c) Beautiful (d) Any

62. Roopa’s mango is _____________.

(a) sweet (b) a lot (c) fallen (d) many

63. The _____________ prize was won by a lad.

(a) first (b) three (c) plenty (d) heavy

64. There are not _____________ spoons.

(a) all (b) so many (c) empty (d) enough

65. He was beaten at his _____________ game.

(a) mighty (b) senior (c) junior (d) own

66. There has not been _____________ rain this year.

(a) no (b) so much (c) sufficient (d) such

67. The _____________ old crow tried to sing.

(a) foolish (b) bored (c) black (d) too

68. The _____________ woman lives in a wretched hut.

(a) old (b) blind (c) poor (d) all of these

69. He set out on a _____________ journey.

(a) boyish (b) foolish (c) careful (d) hopeful

70. The _____________ lad saved the child from drowning.

(a) playful (b) dirty (c) stormy (d) courageous

Directions (Questions 71 - 75) : Pick out the correct question tags to fill in the blanks.
71. They are coming, _____________?

(a) isn’t it (b) isn’t they (c) aren’t they (d) aren’t it

72. You are free, _____________?

(a) aren’t they (b) aren’t you (c) isn’t it (d) aren’t I

73. Your sister cooks well, _____________?

(a) doesn’t she (b) isn’t she (c) isn’t it (d) aren’t you

74. She can’t swim, _____________?

(a) can’t she (b) can she (c) will she (d) isn’t she

75. They haven’t come yet, _____________?

(a) haven’t they (b) have they (c) are they (d) do they
MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO
THE POST OF FOREST RANGER UNDER ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS & CLIMATE CHANGE
DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, OCTOBER, 2019
GENERAL ENGLISH - II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Direction (Questions No. 1 - 10) : Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words

1. There is more evidence yet to be offered.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Conjunction

2. He is willing, yet unable.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Conjunction

3. All is not lost.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

4. He is all for amusement.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

5. I thought as much.

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

6. He is as deaf as a post.

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

7. He is like his father.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

8. I like the offer.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Preposition (d) Adverb

9. He is in the right.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

10. He is always right.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Pronoun (d) Adjective

Direction (Questions No. 11 - 20) : Fill in the blanks choosing the correct tense
11. I _________ a coat because it is very cold today.

(a) wear (b) am wearing (c) wore (d) have worn

12. We _________ a friendly cricket match in the evening.

(a) were playing (b) have played (c) played (d) are playing

13. Columbus _________ America.

(a) discovers (b) has discovered (c) discovered (d) had discovered

14. The train _________ before we reach the station.

(a) will have departed (b) has departed (c) is departing (d) was departing

15. She has been suffering from malaria since she _________ her job.

(a) leaves (b) left (c) had left (d) has been leaving

16. Someone _________ away my bike within an hour.

(a) takes (b) had taken (c) took (d) has taken

17. Had you worked hard, you _________ passed.

(a) would (b) would have (c) will (d) will have

18. She still remembers the day when she first _________ to church.

(a) went (b) gone (c) goes (d) going

19. How many pegs of wine _________ yesterday?

(a) have you drank (b) do you drink (c) were you drinking (d) did you drink

20. He always _________ to prove that the earth revolves round the sun.

(a) tried (b) was trying (c) tries (d) is trying

Direction (Questions No. 21 - 30) : Choose the most suitable determiner to fill the blanks
21. _________ persons were present in the meeting.

(a) fewer (b) lesser (c) less (d) little

22. We spent _________ than forty dollars on our trip.

(a) fewer (b) lesser (c) less (d) little

23. There is _________ hope of his recovery.

(a) little (b) the little (c) a little (d) a few

24. He slept _________ and felt better.

(a) little (b) the little (c) a little (d) a few

25. _________ people can speak English correctly.

(a) few (b) a few (c) the few (d) a little

26. _________ day’s rest is necessary for the patient.

(a) few (b) a few (c) the few (d) a little

27. The _________ of the century saw many revolutions.

(a) last (b) latest (c) later (d) latter

28. Ram was promoted as officer at a _________ date.

(a) last (b) latest (c) later (d) latter

29. I have not _________ time.

(a) some (b) many (c) all (d) much

30. _________ good comes of impoliteness.

(a) every (b) little (c) many (d) any

Direction (Questions No. 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks by supplying the appropriate modals
31. When he was young, he _________ swim very well.

(a) had to (b) could (c) can (d) should

32. There is no reply, he _________ be out.

(a) can (b) can’t (c) must (d) will

33. You _________ be hungry again, you’ve only just had dinner!

(a) can’t (b) might (c) mustn’t (d) shouldn’t

34. He has lost your book and he _________ not tell you.
(a) must (b) dare (c) need (d) ought

35. I _________ like you to do as I tell you.

(a) must (b) might (c) will (d) should

36. It _________ rain, it is so sultry.

(a) could (b) may (c) should (d) must

37. You _________ have written to him yesterday.

(a) ought to (b) must (c) used to (d) need

38. If we had taken the other road we _________ have arrived earlier.

(a) must (b) can (c) should (d) would

39. You _________ read his latest book.

(a) can (b) should (c) ought (d) need

40. _________ he wait any longer?

(a) ought (b) dare (c) need (d) may

Direction (Questions No. 41 - 50) : Pick out the correct clause from the following sentences .
41. The more she gets, the more she demands.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

42. Where he lives is not known to me.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

43. The idea why she spoke so is now clear.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

44. Please listen to what he says.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

45. That is the girl whom I love.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

46. I want to know what he thinks.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these
47. He cried as though he was ruined.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

48. I will go if he comes.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

49. This is the house where I lived.

(a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

50. Life is how we enjoy it.

a) Noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) Adverb clause (d) None of these

Direction (Questions No. 51 - 60) : Analyze the sentences and choose the correct option .
51. Everybody knows that he is a gangster.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

52. Tell me the time.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

53. As soon as the thief saw the constable he ran away.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

54. India is a powerful nation.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

55. My brother gave me a watch and I have lost it.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

56. Be sincere and you will be respected by everyone.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

57. Do not walk so quickly.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

58. I know that you are a teetotaller.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

59. I am sure that he is doing his best.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

60. The accident had taken place there.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

Direction (Questions No. 61 - 70) : Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences .
61. Please tell me

(a) where is the bus stop (b) where the bus stop be
(c) where stops the bus (d) where the bus stop is

62. I told him.

(a) what the homework was (b) what was to be the homework
(c) what was the homework (d) what is the homework

63. I think

(a) will be the plane on time (b) the plane to be on time

(c) the plane will be on time (d) it will be on time the plane

64. I didn’t know

(a) what he mean (b) what did he mean (c) what did he mean (d) what he meant

65. He said

(a) that the weather colder than usual (b) the weather was colder than usual
(c) the weather be colder than usual (d) the weather it is colder than usual

66. I think

(a) today it is Wednesday (b) today is Wednesday

(c) that today was Wednesday (d) today be Wednesday

67. He said

(a) that yesterday he gone downtown (b) he go downtown yesterday

(c) he goes downtown yesterday (d) he went downtown yesterday

68. I believe

(a) him he is right (b) he be right (c) he is right (d) that is right

69. She said

(a) that she was hungry (b) she hungry (c) she be hungry (d) she is hungry
70. He told us

(a) that he enjoy the movie (b) he be enjoying the movie

(c) he enjoyed the movie (d) that enjoyed the movie

Direction (Questions No. 71 - 80) : Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part
71. All his attempts to win the favour of his boss proved infructuous.

(a) meaningless (b) redundant (c) unnecessary (d) fruitless

72. As she had never been in such a situation before, her apprehension was understandable.

(a) eagerness (b) hesitation (c) fear (d) excitement

73. You should not get paranoid about what others think of you.

(a) flattered by (b) obsessed with (c) influenced by (d) upset by

74. I wonder if his intervention in the dispute will be of any help.

(a) interception (b) mediation (c) interruption (d) meddling

75. A strange mental aberration often made her forget her own name.

(a) eccentricity (b) disorder (c) insanity (d) illusion

76. He treats with disdain anyone who goes to him for help.

(a) contempt (b) insolence (c) disgust (d) displeasure

77. He spoke impromptu on the occasion.

(a) eloquently (b) without enthusiasm (c) without preparation (d) with great force

78. The security arrangements for the visiting dignitary were impeccable.

(a) flawless (b) elaborate (c) grand (d) light

79. Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.

(a) dangerous (b) irrational (c) impracticable (d) obscure

80. The workers tried their best to thwart plans of the management.

(a) embarrass (b) hasten (c) embitter (d) frustrate

Direction (Questions No. 81 - 90) : Replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence
grammatically correct
81. It is true that there has been considerably decline in rural poverty.

(a) has been a considerable decline (b) have been considerably decline
(c) was considerably a decline (d) has a considerable decline

82. They would attend classes since the term began.

(a) are attended (b) would be attending (c) should attend (d) have been attending

83. Resolutions must be introducing quickly to repeal the outdated laws.

(a) be introducing to quick repeal (b) be quickly introduced to repeal

(c) have to be introduced to quick repealing (d) be quickly introducing to repeal

84. Though his actions were severely criticism he did not lose his temper.

(a) were severely criticized (b) were severely criticizing

(c) had severely criticized (d) had severely criticized

85. Exercises and meditation seems to be a help men and women deal effectively with anxiety.

(a) seems to be helping (b) seem to have help (c) seem to help (d) seems to help

86. Whom do you intended to offer the job besides the two young boys?

(a) Who do you intend to (b) Who are you intending to

(c) Whom had you been intended to (d) Whom did you intend to

87. She always behaves as if she has not care at all about my feelings.

(a) as though she will not (b) as far as she does not (c) as if she does not (d) like if she does not

88. I hope it will not rain when they have started their journey.

(a) they will have started their journey (b) they start their journey
(c) they will start their journey (d) they started their journey

89. All the members of the club were assembled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club.

(a) had assembled to celebrate (b) had been assembled for celebrating
(c) were assembling to celebration (d) assembled to celebration

90. Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees.

(a) Increase in productivity necessary (b) Increase of productivity necessary

(c) Increased productivity is necessary (d) Increased productivity necessarily
Direction (Questions No. 91 - 100) : Give one word for the following expressions.
91. The intelligent and educated class

(a) literate (b) educated (c) aristocrat (d) intelligentsia

92. One filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm in a cause.

(a) pedant (b) fanatic (c) patriot (d) martyr

93. The study of ancient societies.

(a) Anthropology (b) History (c) Archaeology (d) Ethnology

94. Responsible according to law.

(a) eligible (b) legalized (c) legitimate (d) liable

95. Opposed to great or sudden change.

(a) Revolutionary (b) Conservative (c) Evolutionary (d) Static

96. Because the orator’s speech was high flown and pretentious, the reporters termed it-

(a) austere (b) bombastic (c) untruthful (d) vituperative

97. Repetition word by word.

(a) Verbose (b) Vesper (c) Verbatim (d) Verbicide

98. A speech given after conclusion of drama.

(a) Epilogue (b) Epistrophe (c) Epitaph (d) Epicure

99. Speaking disrespectfully about sacred or religious things.

(a) Credulous (b) Sacrilege (c) Heterophemy (d) Blasphemy

100. One who is indifferent to pleasure and pain.

(a) Stoic (b) Sadist (c) Shrew (d) Philistine

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO

THE POST OF SURVEYOR-I UNDER LAND REVENUE & SETTLEMENT DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, JUNE -2019
SECTION - B (80 Marks)
Directions (Questions 1-8) : Indicate the correct meaning of the given idioms and phrases :
1. Scot free

(a) punished (b) set free (c) freedom (d) unpunished

2. few and far between

(a) In-between (b) very rare (c) Very near (d) Very far

3. next to nothing

(a) below zero (b) everything (c) above zero (d) nothing

4. by fits and starts

(a) regularly (b) sometimes (c) irregularly (d) every time

5. behind the scenes

(a) in private (b) in every scene (c) in public (d) On the stage

6. by leaps and bounds

(a) every day (b) rapidly (c) lazily (d) slowly

7. better – half

(a) son (b) husband (c) daughter (d) wife

8. black and blue

(a) simply (b) quickly (c) severely (d) deeply

Directions (Questions 9-16) : Fill in the blanks with the idioms/phrases out of the given options
9. Barking up the wrong _______.

(a) tree (b) wall (c) joint (d) plant

10. Don’t put all your _______.

(a) apples (b) oranges (c) eggs (d) fruits

11. Don’t beat a dead _______.

(a) donkey (b) goat (c) horse (d) bush

12. Do something at the drop of a _______.

(a) cap (b) hat (c) ball (d) pin

13. Make _______ while the sun shines

. (a) hay (b) haste (c) progress (d) progress

14. Feel a bit under the _______.

(a) pressure (b) weather (c) mood (d) stress

15. Are you still riding the _______?

(a) bike (b) horse (c) goat (d) chariot

16. Live like a maggot in _______.

(a) bacon (b) salami (c) faeces (d) meat

Directions (Questions 17 – 22): Read the following passages carefully and choose the best
answer to each of the questions of the four alternatives.
“I Have a Dream” is a public speech delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he calls for an end to racism in the
United States and called for civil and economic rights. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from
the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the speech was a defining moment of the civil rights
movement. Beginning with a reference to the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed millions of slaves in
1863, King observes that: “one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free”. Toward the end of the speech,
King departed from his prepared text for a partly improvised peroration on the theme “I have a dream”,
prompted by Mahalia Jackson’s cry: “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” In this part of the speech, which
most excited the listeners and has now become its most famous, King described his dreams of freedom and
equality arising from a land of slavery and hatred. Jon Meacham writes that, “With a single phrase, Martin
Luther King Jr. joined Jefferson and Lincoln in the ranks of men who’ve shaped modern America”. The speech
was ranked the top American speech of the 20th century in a 1999 poll of scholars of public address.

17. What issues does Martin Luther King’s speech address?

(a) Continuation of racism (b) End to racism and civil and economic rights (c) Civil rights (d) Civil War

18. What pushes King to speak: “I have a dream”?

(a) He reads out the Emancipation Proclamation (b) He is prompted by Mahalia Jackson
(c) he is overwhelmed by the crowd (d) Lincoln had asked him to give the speech

19. From the last paragraph, give one word for “to leave”
(a) Departed (b) Proclamation (c) Improvised (d) Address

20. What is the name of martin Luther King’s famed speech?

(a) The Emancipation Proclamation (b) The Declaration of Independence (c) A Peroration (d) I Have a Dream

21. In front of whom does King speak?

(a) The civil rights supporters+ (b) His friends (c) Lincoln (d) The Negroes

22. What does King reference in his speech?

(a) The Declaration of Independence (b) The Emancipation Proclamation

(c) The Declaration of Freedom (d) The Emancipation Exclamation

Directions (Questions 23– 27): Read the following passages carefully and choose the best
answer to each of the questions of the four alternatives.
Today I Rabindranath Tagore complete eighty years of my life .As I look back on the vast stretch of years that
lie behind me and see in clear perspective the history of my early development, I am struck by the change that
has taken place both in my own attitude and in the psychology of my countrymen – a change that carries
within it a cause of profound tragedy. Our direct contact with the larger world of men was linked up with the
contemporary history of the English people whom we came to know in those earlier days. It was mainly
through their mighty literature that we formed our ideas with regard to these newcomers to our Indian shores.
In those days the type of learning that was served out to us was neither plentiful nor diverse, nor was the spirit
of scientific enquiry very much in evidence. Thus their scope being strictly limited, the educated of those days
had recourse to English language and literature. Their days and nights were eloquent with the stately
declamations of Burke, with Macaulay’s long-rolling sentences; discussions centered upon Shakespeare’s
drama and Byron’s poetry and above all upon the large-hearted liberalism of the nineteenth-century English
politics. At the time though tentative attempts were being made to gain our national independence, at heart
we had not lost faith in the generosity of the English race. This belief was so firmly rooted in the sentiments of
our leaders as to lead them to hope that the victor would of his own grace pave the path of freedom for the
vanquished. This belief was based upon the fact that England at the time provided a shelter to all those who
had to flee from persecution in their own country. Political martyrs who had suffered for the honour of their
people were accorded unreserved welcome at the hands of the English. I was impressed by this evidence of
liberal humanity in the character of the English and thus I was led to set them on the pedestal of my highest
respect. This generosity in their national character had not yet been vitiated by imperialist pride. About this
time, as a boy in England, I had the opportunity of listening to the speeches of John Bright, both in and outside
Parliament. The large-hearted, radical liberalism of those speeches, overflowing all narrow national bounds,
had made so deep an impression on my mind that something of it lingers even today, even in these days of
graceless disillusionment.

23. From the first paragraph, give a synonym for ‘deep’:

(a) Perspective (b) Profound (c) Tragedy (d) Psychology

24. What helped the Indians to conceive of a notion of the Englishmen?

(a) Their advanced weaponry (b) Their literature (c) Their orders (d) Their administration

25. Who could read and gain from English literature?

(a) The educated Indians (b) All the Indians

(c) Only writers such as Rabindranath Tagore (d) None of these

26. From the third paragraph, give an antonym for ‘victorious’

(a) Victor (b) Vanquished (c) Belief (d) Persecution

27. Whose speeches did Tagore listen to, as a boy?

(a) Shakespeare (b) Byron (c) John Bright (d) Macaulay

Directions (Questions 28 – 32): Read the following passages carefully and choose the best
answer to each of the questions of the four alternatives.
Like their ancient toga-wearing counterparts, modern philosophers continue to disagree on the nature of
freewill. Do we really have any control over the choices we make and the things we desire, and if so, to what
degree? Theories of freewill vary, but the ancient words of Plato still line up with our modern perceptions of
temptation and willpower. The revered Greek philosopher argued that the human experience is one of
constant struggle between the intellect and the body, between rationality and desire. Along these lines, true
freedom is only achievable when willpower unchains us from bodily, emotional, instinctual slavery. You can
find similar sentiments throughout world religions, most of which offer a particular and often difficult path to
rise above our darker natures. And science? Well, science mostly agrees with all of this. Willpower is all about
overcoming your natural impulses to eat cupcakes, skip your morning workout, flirt with the waiter, hit the
snooze alarm and check your e-mail during a funeral. Your willpower, however, is limited. If life were a video
game, you’d see a glowing “willpower” or “ego” meter at the top of the screen next to your “life” meter.
Successfully resist one temptation, and the meter depletes a little. The next temptation depletes the
“willpower” meter even more, until there’s nothing left at all. Our modern scientific understanding of
willpower in large part stems from a 1996 research experiment involving chocolate and radishes. Psychologist
Roy Baumeister led a study in which 67 test subjects were presented with tempting chocolate chip cookies and
other chocolateflavored treats before a persistence-testing puzzle. Here’s the catch: The researchers asked
some of the participants to abstain from sweets and snack on radishes instead. Baumeister’s results told a
fascinating story. The test subjects who resisted the sweet stuff in favor of radishes performed poorly on the
persistence test. They simply didn’t have the willpower left to resist slacking off. The resulting paper, “Ego
Depletion: Is the Active Self a Limited Resource?” inspired more than a thousand additional studies discussing
everything from the influence of positive messages to the ego-sapping power of daily decisions Studies also
show that cognitive capacity also affects our ability to hold out against temptation. Cognitive capacity is
essentially your working memory, which you employ when resisting a temptation ... or holding a string of
numbers in your head. A 1999 study from the University of Iowa professor Baba Shiv found that people tasked
with remembering a two-digit number held out better than people remembering a seven-digit number when
tempted with chocolate cake.

28. What do you understand by ‘freewill’?

(a) The choices we make and the things we desire (b) The choices that philosophers force us to make
(c) Our perception of temptation (d) Our ego

29. According to Plato, when is true freedom available?

(a) When there is a struggle between the intellect and the body
(b) When our willpower helps us to overcome our base instincts
(c) When we desire that which we cannot achieve
(d) When we have no control over our ego

30. In the second paragraph, what does the expression ‘line up’ signify?

(a) Align with (b) disagree with (c) Differ from (d) In discussion with

31. What is meant by ‘cognitive capacity’?

(a) Willpower (b) Our ego c) Our ability to overcome temptation (d) The desire to give in to temptation

32. From the RC given above, find a synonym for ‘respected’

(a) Cognitive (b) Temptation (c) Desire (d) Revered

Directions (Questions 33 – 40): Choose the correct form of nouns, verbs, adjectives and
adverbs from the alternatives given:
33. _______ was known for his wisdom and justice.

(a) Matthew (b) Solomon (c) Mark (d) Luke

34. The _______ is a very fine epic.

(a) Mayagyata (b) Mahabharat (c) Chakravartin (d) Two States

35. The widow _______ worried and terrified.

(a) look (b) looking (c) looked (d) doing

36. Lightning _______ four travellers yesterday.

(a) striking (b) kill (c) family (d) killed

37. Caste system is a _______ evil.

(a) social (b) religious (c) family (d) international

38. _______ hair shows wisdom and experience.

(a) Grey (b) Red (c) Green (d) Blue

39. _______ do you hail from?

(a) where (b) how (c) why (d) when

40. She knows _______ he will come back.

(a) which (b) there (c) when (d) somewhere

Directions (Questions 41 – 48): Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions :

41. The boy was beaten _______ the teacher.

(a) in (b) into (c) by (d) with

42. The property was divided ________ .

(a) into (b) between (c) under (d) upon

43. The beggar was sitting _______ the road.

(a) besides (b) into (c) with (d) beside

44. I was born at Aizawl _______ Mizoram.

(a) in (b) into (c) at (d) by

45. Pour the milk _______ the cup.

(a) at (b) on (c) by (d) into

46. The shepherd was sitting _______ a rock.

(a) at (b) into (c) on (d) between

47. I shall stay here _______ Sunday.

(a) till (b) since (c) over (d) upon

48. The rain water seeps _______ the ground.

(a) upon (b) under (c) on (d) above

Directions (Questions 49 – 56) : Analyze the given sentences and choose the correct option:
49. The child is going to school.
(a) affirmative (b) exclamatory (c) assertive (d) positive

50. What a marvellous sight!

(a) interrogative (b) exclamatory (c) affirmative (d) assertive

51. She will not listen to me.

(a) positive (b) negative (c) assertive (d) affirmative

52. What is your name?

(a) affirmative (b) negative (c) interrogative (d) assertive

53. You should drink more water.

(a) assertive (b) affirmative (c) positive (d) negative

54. You look so tired! You should get more sleep.

(a) assertive (b) exclamatory (c) positive (d) negative

55. Leave this place at once.

(a) imperative (b) affirmative (c) affirmative (d) positive

56. Hurrah! We have won.

(a) assertive (b) exclamatory (c) positive (d) negative

Directions (Questions 57 – 65): Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option .
57. Everest is the highest mountain.

a) comparative (b) superlative (c) relative (d) positive

58. She is not as good as her friends.

(a) comparative (b) superlative (c) positive (d) negative

59. The Mariana Trench is the deepest point on Earth.

(a) comparative (b) superlative (c) positive (d) negative

60. Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

(a) simple (b) compound (c) abstract (d) complex

61. My husband was working, so I went shopping.

(a) simple (b) compound (c) abstract (d) complex

62. I am out of paper for the printer.

(a) simple (b) compound (c) negative (d) complex

63. Will you help me out?

(a) simple (b) compound (c) negative (d) complex

64. Though he was very rich, he was still unhappy

(a) simple (b) compound (c) negative (d) complex

65. He did not lie, for he was an honest man.

a) simple (b) compound (c) positive (d) complex

Directions (Questions 66 – 70): Use the context to help you choose the right answer :
66. When he came to know what happened to his dog, he wept and cried. Q. What would be the opposite of
wept?

(a) cheered (b) swept (c) smiled

67. The match between United and West Ham ended in a huge upset. West Ham won 3-0 which shocked
many. Q. You could say that the match was very?

(a) one-sided (b) dominate (c) domain

68. This poem ‘Paradise lost’ is a famous poem known for its ambiguity. Q. Ambiguity means?

(a) having many interpretations (b) having many writers (c) having a definite moral

69. She had one too many drinks and now she’s extremely inebriated. Q. Inebriated means?

(a) drunk (b) tired (c) nearly passing out

70. In the small town of LouisVille lives a indefatigable farmer who works day and night tending to his cattle
and crops. Q. Indefatigable here means?

(a) diligent (b) unmistakeable (c) well off and rich

Directions (Questions 71-75): Choose the right alternative from the given options to fill in the
gaps:
71. He was naturally very _______ as a child.
(a) talent (b) talented (c) talents (d) talen

72. I have always thought it better not to _______ in fights.

(a) interfere (b) interdetermine (c) intern (d) interface

73. She bats her _______ as he locks eyes with him.

(a) eyelashes (b) eyelids (c) tongue (d) lips

74. She was _______ becoming sick of him.

(a) gradually (b) gradual (c) grade (d) residually

75. The _______ turned red and all the cars stopped.

(a) lights (b) buildings (c) road (d) footpath

Directions (Questions 76 – 80): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words given below:

76. It is a _______ to wear skirts in our tribe.

(a) tradition (b) trend (c) style (d) statement

77. The other day, I was watching HBO’s live _______ of the Golden Globe Awards/

(a) coverage (b) news c) news (d) show

78. The professor’s _______ the other day was very informative.

(a) presentation (b) present (c) actions (d) presenting

79. Don’t hold _______, it will only do more harm

(a) revenge (b) hate (c) avenge (d) grudges

80. It was a very _______ gesture to do what you did the other day.

(a) noble (b) nobel (c) manner (d) manor

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR

RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF UPPER DIVISION CLERK (U.D.C.) UNDER VARIOUS
DEPARTMENT (H&FW, S&YS AND DP&AR ‘TRAINING WING’ (A.T.I.)), GOVERNMENT OF
MIZORAM. AUGUST, 2019.
 SECTION - B (75 Marks)

Directions (Questions 1 - 8) : Identify the parts of speech of each italicized words.

1. You yourself are responsible for your suffering.

(a) reflexive pronoun (b) emphatic pronoun

(c) adversative conjunction (d) cumulative conjunction

2. The postman has brought some letters for you.

(a) adverb (b) preposition (c) adjective (d) determiner

3. They had only a little time to catch the bus.

(a) adjective (b) determiner (c) conjunction (d) adverb

4. I don’t remember where I put my keys.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) determiner (d) adjective

5. She was at fault therefore she was scolded.

(a) adverb b) conjunction (c) adjective (d) pronoun

6. Honesty is the best virtue that a man can possess.

(a) adjective (b) adverb c) noun (d) pronoun

7. The sons and daughters of the family have a great affection for one another.

(a) relative pronoun (b) distributive pronoun (c) reciprocal pronoun (d) indefinite pronoun

8. Everyone at the meeting agreed to the proposal.

(a) preposition (b) verb (c) conjunction (d) determiner

Directions (Questions 9 -16) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
9. The man who was here a little while ago is an M.P.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjectival Clause (c) Adverbial Clause (d) None of these

10. That was how he managed to control the crowd.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverbial Clause (c) Adjectival Clause (d) Co-ordinate Clause
11. Her eye caught a heap of letters which lay on the table.

(a) Adverbial Clause (b) Adjectival Clause (c) Noun Clause (d) Co-ordinate Clause

12. We took a longer route so that we might avoid the bad roads.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjectival Clause (c) Adverbial Clause (d) None of these

13. I have known her since she was a little girl.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjectival Clause (c) Co-ordinate Clause (d) Adverbial Clause

14. What he told me was perfectly true.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverbial Clause (c) Adjectival Clause (d) None of these

15. Since he couldn’t raise the money he needed, he postponed his daughter’s marriage.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjectival Clause (c) Adverbial Clause (d) Co-ordinate Clause

16. I am sorry to observe that you are very irregular.

(a) Adjectival Clause (b) Noun Clause (c) Adverbial Clause (d) Co-ordinate Clause

Directions (Questions 17 - 24) : Analyse the given sentences and choose the correct option .
17. They came across the students smoking by the road side.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

18. I know very well the place where I was born.

(a) Simple sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Compound sentence (d) None of these

19. Neglect your duties and you are sure to suffer.

(a) Compound sentence (b) Complex sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

20. Can you show me the way to the nearest inn?.

(a) Complex sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

21. However hard you may try, you cannot please her.

(a) Complex sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

22. The thief was found out and he was arrested.

(a) Complex sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

23. The shops were closed, so we could’t buy anything.

(a) Complex sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

24. Your innocence is beyond any doubt.

(a) Complex sentence (b) Compound sentence (c) Simple sentence (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 25 -32) : Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by
choosing one of the alternatives given below.
25. He did it as he was advised. Adverb clause of –

(a) Manner (b) Reason (c) Time (d) Result

26. The time given was so short that we couldn’t answer all the questions. Adverb clause of –

(a) Reason (b) Purpose (c) Time (d) Result

27. He took it upon himself to bear the burden of expenses.

(a) Adjective phrase (b) Adverb phrase (c) Noun phrase (d) Absolute phrase

28. A leopard cannot change his spots.

(a) Assertive (b) Affirmative (c) Exclamatory (d) None of these

29. This book is not so good as that.

(a) Comparative (b) Superlative (c) Positive (d) None of these

30. He was more worthy of praise than anyone else.

(a) Assertive (b) Affirmative (c) Exclamatory (d) None of these

31. Let us go for a walk.

(a) Proposal (b) Command (c) Advice (d) Request

32. There is no value higher than truth.

(a) Affirmative (b) Statement (c) Assertive (d) None of these

Directions (Questions 33 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases :
33. I tried to ____________ a change in his attitude.

(a) bring out (b) bring around (c) bring about (d) brings forth

34. The audience was ____________ by his eloquence.

(a) carried off (b) carried away (c) carried about (d) carried on

35. The bridge ____________ under heavy traffic.

(a) gave way (b) gave away (c) gave out (d) gave in

36. Do not ____________ false hopes to anyone.

(a) hold in (b) hold out (c) hold on (d) hold back

37. I will ____________ the matter to find out the position.

(a) look to (b) look up to (c) looking up (d) look into

38. The man ____________ work at the computer.

(a) set down (b) set on (c) set to (d) set forth

39. His mother’s words ____________ his mind.

(a) worked on (b) worked at (c) worked into (d) worked out

40. I think she’ll ____________ her serious illness very soon.

(a) pull down (b) pull up (c) pull with (d) pull through

Directions (Questions 41 - 48) : Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given in
the following
41. A place where birds are kept.

(a) Apiary (b) Aviary (c) Granary (d) Tannery

42. A word which has a different meaning but is spelled the same as another word and might be pronounced
the same or differently.

(a) Homograph (b) Homophone (c) Antonym (d) Synonym

43. The life-history of a person written by himself or herself is –

(a) Biography (b) Anonymous (c) Autobiography (d) Novel

44. A person who dislikes other people and avoid involvement with society.

(a) Philogynist (b) Misogynist (c) Philanthropist (d) Misanthropist

45. A state where no law and order exists.

(a) Oligarchy (b) Plutocracy (c) Anarchy (d) Theocracy

46. The study of the origin and history of words.

(a) Physiognomy (b) Philology (c) Ethnology (d) Etymology

47. One who can use both hands equally well.

(a) Ambidexterious (b) Costermonger (c) Connoisseur (d) Somnambulist

48. One who retires from society to live a solitary life,

(a) Miser (b) Recluse (c) Pilgrim (d) Pedlar

Directions (Questions 49 - 57) : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the
alternatives given under each sentence.
49. The cat jumped ____________ the wall and ran away.

(a) above (b) over (c) on (d) upon

50. The stream is flowing ____________ the wooden bridge.

(a) in (b) on (c) into (d) at ( given to choose does not fit properly the sentence)

51. The children are playing ____________ the bench.

(a) on (b) above (c) upon (d) in

52. A tree stands just ____________ the gate of our house.

(a) beside (b) besides (c) on (d) at

53. The patient is slowly recovering ____________ illness.

(a) against (b) over (c) with (d) from

54. I think his long silence is tantamount ____________ a refusal.

(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) at

55. The police had to resort to lathi charge ____________ extreme provocation

(a) under (b) from (c) above (d) against

56. I was born ____________ Friday on 4th of July.

(a) in (b) on (c) at (d) by

57. The money was divided ____________ the two sisters.

(a) among (b) amongst (c) between (d) within

Directions (Questions 58 - 66) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of
the idiom/phrases.
58. We reached at the eleventh hour.

(a) late (b) at the last moment (c) right on time (d) before time

59. The police put him on the rock to extract the truth from him.

(a) tormented (b) restless (c) interrogated (d) hypnotized

60. The parties are at a deadlock.

(a) unable to come to a settlement (b) in confusion

(c) finally come to a settlement (d) finally solved the problem

61. Jack was to all intents and purposes, an honest man.

(a) frankly (b) really (c) fully (d) apparently

62. The leather is of first water.

(a) highest grade (b) low quality (c) medium grade (d) export quality

63. Robert is not on good terms with his neighbours.

(a) comfortable (b) open (c) unfriendly (d) friendly

64. She has only a Hobson’s choice. So, she has to marry him.

(a) desperate choice (b) no choice at all (c) deliberate choice (d) no other choice but Hobson

65. He comes here every other day.

(a) on alternate days (b) every day (c) once a week (d) once a month

66. His sons were at logger-heads with each other.

(a) sympathetic (b) understanding (c) hostile (d) friendly

Directions (Questions 67 - 75) : Identify the verb form by analysing the given sentences and
choose the correct option.
67. The teacher taught us a new lesson

(a) auxiliary verb (b) strong verb (c) weak verb (d) none of these
68. Running is a good exercise.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) weak verb (d) auxiliary verb

69. Having taken my food, I went to play.

(a) present participle (b) past participle (c) perfect participle (d) none of these

70. The farmer reaped the harvest.

(a) present participle (b) strong verb (c) intransitive verb (d) transitive verb

71. The candle is burning in the room.

(a) intransitive verb (b) transitive verb (c) strong verb (d) perfect participle

72. He always prayed before going to bed.

(a) strong verb (b) transitive verb (c) weak verb (d) none of these

73. I have been waiting her since half an hour ago.

(a) present continuous (b) present perfect continuous (c) present indefinite (d) present perfect

74. Seeing is believing.

(a) infinitive (b) transitive verb (c) gerund (d) perfect participle

75. To laugh is to grow healthier.

(a) gerund (b) participle (c) transitive verb (d) infinitive

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Directions (Questions 1 - 8) : Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.

1. The rain made the grass wet.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adverb (d) adjective

2. After three very unhappy years, they divorced.

(a) conjunction (b) preposition (c) noun (d) adverb

3. Can you make me a birthday cake by Monday?

(a) noun (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) adjective

4. The government seems to change its mind a great deal.

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) adverb (d) preposition

5. This wood will make a good hiding place.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) pronoun

6. She was made to repeat the whole story.

(a) verb (b) pronoun (c) noun (d) adverb

7. Have we bought enough chairs?

(a) verb (b) adjective (c) adverb (d) noun

8. That was a difficult question.

(a) adjective (b) adverb (c) preposition (d) conjunction

Directions (Questions 9 - 16) : Pick out the correct clause of the words underlined in the given
sentences.
9. The jury believed that the man was guilty.

(a) noun clause (b) adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

10. I know the girl who won the prize.

(a) adverb clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause d) co-ordinate clause

11. Before I die, I want to see Venice.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

12. I will not go until he arrives.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

13. Do you think that I am a fool?

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co-ordinate clause

14. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
(a) noun clause (b) Adjective clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

15. The bankers need to know what they should do.

(a) noun clause (b) adverb clause (c) adjective clause (d) co ordinate clause

16. Which one is the person who stole your car?

(a) adjective clause (b) noun clause (c) adverb clause (d) co-ordinate clause

Directions (Questions 17 - 24) : Analyze the given sentences and choose the correct option .
17. The boy was diligent, so the teacher praised him.

(a) complex sentence (b) simple sentence (c) compound sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

18. They got there early and got really good seats.

(a) compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

19. If you look for it, you will find it.

(a) Compound sentence (b) simple sentence (c) complex sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

20. The boy worked hard, but he didn’t succeed.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

21. Although he was wealthy, he was still unhappy.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

22. Sarah and Jessie are going swimming.

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

23. Whenever prices go up, Customers buy less products.

(a) simple sentence (b) complex sentence (c) compound sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

24. He ran out of money, so he had to stop playing poker.

(a) simple sentence (b) compound sentence (c) complex sentence (d) compound-complex sentence

Directions (Questions 25 - 32) : Identify the concept expressed by each of the sentences by
choosing one of the alternatives given.
25. Can you please open the window?
(a) Command (b) Request (c) Suggestion d) Obligation

26. She will come home tomorrow. Adverb of –

(a) Time (b) Place (c) Condition (d) Reason

27. The weather is very cold.

(a) Imperative (b) Interrogative (c) Assertive (d) Exclamatory

28. I might go to the movies tomorrow.

(a) obligation b) probability c) determination (d) wish

29. I will win the trophy.

(a) Determination (b) Condition (c) Wish (d) Probability

30. Water the plants.

(a) Request (b) Imperative c) offer (d) purpose

31. She passed the course because she worked hard. Adverb clause of:

(a) Manner (b) Place (c) Reason (d) Time

32. Shall we go to the park?

(a) offer (b) Suggestion (c) Request (d) Wish

Directions (Questions 33 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases.
33. Little Jenny _____ her work well.

(a) have done b) has done (c) have do (d) had been done

34. We _______ here since the last twenty years.

(a) have been living (b) had been living (c) have lived (d) had lived

35. She has been _______ her options for a long time.

(a) thinking for b) thought of (c) thinking about (d) thought about

36. You should _______ your good work.

(a) carry up (b) carry on (c) carry off (d) carry out

37. He _______ the dog away.

(a) has taken (b) have taken (c) has took (d) has been taken
38. It is too late to _____ of the deal.

(a) back off (b) back down (c) back out (d) back up

39. The police have warned shopkeepers to ______ for forged notes.

(a) look out (b) look for (c) look on (d) look about

40. It takes a long time to _____ prejudices.

(a) break out (b) break down (c) break up (d) break open

Directions (Questions 41 - 48) : Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning to
the given phrases/sentences.
41. A person who has changed his faith.

(a) Atheist (b) Apostate (c) Agnostic (d) Ascetic

42. An unconventional style of living

(a) Bohemian (b) Cannibal (c) Cosmopolitan (d) Cynic

43. One who runs away from justice.

(a) Convict (b) Fanatic (c) Fugitive (d) Heretic

44. A family of young animals.

(a) Brood (b) puppies (c) School (d) Cattle

45. A person who draws or produces map.

(a) Artist (b) Cartographer (c) Calligrapher (d) Curator

46. A place where bees are kept.

(a) Aviary (b) Abattoir (c) Apiary (d) Archives

47. A self governing country or region

(a) Aristocracy (b) Autonomy (c) Democracy (d) Bureaucracy

48. Lasting for a very short time.

(a) Ethereal (b) Souvenir (c) Resilient (d) Ephemeral

Directions (Questions 49 - 57) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

49. I have no experience, so I’m ____ a disadvantage when it come to job interviews.

(a) in (b) at (c) with (d) for

50. My grandparents lived in that same house ____ ages.

(a) for (b) over (c) since (d) until

51. She should have gotten here ____ now.

(a) to (b) by (c) until (d) since

52. We have put a lot of effort _____ this project.

(a) in (b) within c) into (d) on

53. Everyone ___ Joanna agreed with me.

(a) except (b) with (c) without (d) also

54. I read the News ____ the newspaper

(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) within

55. Who is the person ____ this picture?

(a) on (b) in (c) from (d) by

56. We live ____ London.

(a) at (b) inside (c) in (d) on

57. The child has been missing ____ yesterday.

(a) since (b) from (c) for (d) on

Directions (Questions 58 - 66) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of
the idioms/phrases.
58. To make clean breast of.

(a) To gain prominence (b) to praise oneself

(c) to confess without a reserve (d) to destroy before it blooms

59. To have an axe to grind.

(a) A private end to serve (b) to fail to arouse interest

(c) to have no result (d) to work for both sides

60. To drive home.

 (a) to find one’s roots (b) to return to place of rest
(c) to emphasize (d) back to original position

61. To end in smoke.

(a) to ruin oneself (b) to make completely understand

(c) to excite great applause (d) to overcome someone

62. He passed himself off as a noble man.

(a) was regarded as (b) pretended to be

(c) was thought to be (d) was looked upon

63. Burning the candle at both ends.

(a) wasting his money (b) becoming overgenerous

(c) overtaxing his energies (d) losing his objectives

64. Out and out.

(a) no more (b) thoroughly (c) in favor of (d) deadly against

65. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

(a) a dying issue (b) a relevant problem (c) a widely debated issue (d) an irrelevant issue

66. On the wane

(a) at its peak (b) at rock bottom (c) growing more (d) growing less

Directions (Questions 67 - 75) : Choose the correct form of verb.

67. John ____ TV every night.

(a) watch (b) watches (c) watched (d) has watched

68. I am tired of ___here.

(a) working (b) work (c) having worked (d) worked

69. They _______ here next week to visit me.

(a) came (b) come (c) will come (d) coming

70. I ______ watching TV when Paul and Simon arrived.

(a) is (b) am (c) was (d) were

71. I have never ______ sushi before.

(a) eat (b) eaten (c) ate (d) eats

72. I don’t know who ____ the chair.

(a) breaks (b) break (c) broke (d) breaking

73. Someone ____ moved my bag.

(a) have (b) having (c) was (d) has

74. When I reached the station, the train ____

(a) left (b) had left (c) leaves (d) leave

75. His company is greatly _____ after.

(a) sought (b) seek (c) seeked (d) seeking

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GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

Directions (Questions 1 - 10) : Name the Part of Speech of the underlined words in the
following sentences:
1. The sun gives us heat and light.

(a) adverb (b) conjunction (c) interjection (d) verb

2. I am extremely excited for my trip to Greece.

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) adverb (d) interjection

3. The group had breakfast at a café.

(a) noun (b) adverb (c) pronoun (d) adjective

4. I am not strong enough to lift this heavy rucksack.

(a) adverb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) pronoun

5. You have to believe in yourself to succeed.

(a) adjective (b) pronoun (c) verb (d) preposition

6. He exercises regularly yet he is sick.

(a) preposition (b) conjunction (c) adverb (d) pronoun

7. Expensive clothes are worn by celebrities.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

8. The innocence of these children is often tainted.

(a) adjective (b) verb (c) adverb (d) noun

9. Liana can sing very well.

(a) verb (b) adverb (c) preposition (d) conjunction

10. I have sent for the maid.

(a) verb (b) preposition (c) adjective (d) interrogation

Directions (Questions 11-20): Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs :
11. Thanga ________ living here for two years.

(a) is (b) have been (c) has been (d) has

12. They ________ on the project at the moment.

(a) is working (b) working (c) be working (d) are working

13. I never ________ Liana anymore.

(a) seen (b) see (c) has seen (d) have seen

14. We ________ a lot of volunteer work.

(a) do (b) doing (c) are do (d) does

15. His company is greatly ________ after.

(a) sought (b) seeking (c) been seeking (d) has been seeking

16. When I saw the child, he ________.

(a) cried (b) was crying (c) is crying (d) had cried

17. I ________ since morning for you.

(a) waited (b) had wait (c) wait (d) have been waiting

18. I________ to my native place a week ago.

(a) have went (b) will go (c) went (d) am going

19. It was hard work carrying the bags. They________ very heavy.

(a) were (b) will be (c) are (d) was

20. How many eggs has your hen ________ today?

(a) lay (b) been laying (c) laid (d) laying

Directions (Questions 21-30): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

21. The sweets were divided ________ the two friends.

(a) for (b) between (c) among

22. The girl was kissed ________ the boy.

(a) with (b) on (c) by

23. They wrote a song ________ the poems.

(a) besides (b) along (c) beside

24. Ravi will arrive ________ the airport in the evening.

(a) on (b) in (c) at

25. Muani has been sick ________ Tuesday.

(a) on (b) since (c) for

26. Thanga will work here ________ the evening

(a) till (b) for (c) in

27. He kicked the ball ________ the well.

(a) at (b) in (c) into

28. The beggar walked ________ foot.

(a) on (b) by (c) wtih

29. Lincoln was very fond ________ dancing.

(a) at (b) of (c) with

30. I will remain true ________ my promises till I die.

(a) to (b) with (c) of

Directions (Questions 31 - 40) : Name the Tense of the Verb of the following .
31. They will cry over the dead.

(a) Present Perfect Tense (b) Simple Past Tense

(c) Past Continuous Tense (d) Simple Future Tense

32. The students protested against the teachers.

(a) Simple Past Tense (b) Present Perfect Tense

(c) Past Perfect Tense (d) Future Perfect Tense

33. I love bread and butter.

(a) Present Continuous Tense (b) Simple Present Tense

(c) Past Continuous Tense (d) Simple Past Tense

34. The girl is crying piteously.

(a) Past Contenuous Tense (b) Future Perfect Tense

(c) Present Continuous Tense (d) Present Perfect Tense

35. I have finished my work.

(a) Present Perfect Tense (b) Past Perfect Tense

(c) Future Perfect Tense (d) Simple Present Tense

36. I have been working on my computer for six hours.

(a) Present Continuous Tense (b) Present Perfect Continuous Tense

(c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Past Perfect Tense

37. She had not realized that the game was over.
 (a) Present Perfect Tense (b) Present Indefinite Tense
(c) Past Perfect Tense (d) Past Indefinite Tense

38. He eats with his left hand.

(a) Simple Present Tense (b) Present Continuous Tense

(c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Future Indefinite Tense

39. The chief guest addressed the gathering.

(a) Present Continuous Tense (b) Simple Past Tense

(c) Past Continuous Tense (d) Simple Present Tense

40. They will have learnt their mistakes.

(a) Past Perfect Tense (b) Future Perfect Tense

(c) Present Perfect Tense (d) Future Indefinite Tense

Directions (Questions 41 - 45) : Transform the following sentences by changing the degrees of
comparison of the adjectives.
41. Lead is heavier than any other metal.

(a) No other metal is heavy as lead. (b) No other metal is more heavy as lead.
(c) No other metal is as heavy as lead. (d) No metal is heavy to lead.

42. The pen is mightier than the sword.

(a) The sword is as mighty as the pen. (b) The sword is not as mighty as the pen.
(c) The sword is mightier than the pen. (d) The sword is mightiest than the pen.

43. Truthfulness is the greatest virtue.

(a) No other virtue is greater like truthfulness. (b) No other virtue like truthfulness is great.
(c) No other virtue is greatest like truthfulness. (d) No other virtue is as great as truthfulness.

44. Air is lighter than water.

(a) Water is as light as air. (b) Water is not as light as air.

(c) Water is not lightest as air. (d) Water is not light like air.

45. Apples are not as sweet as mangoes.

(a) Mangoes are sweeter than apples. (b) Mangoes are sweetest than apples.
(c) Mangoes are sweeter like apples. (d) Apples are not sweetest like mangoes.
Directions (Questions 46 - 50) : Transform the following sentences as directed :
46. This medicine is cheap. (to negative)

(a) This medicine is not cheap. (b) This medicine is not expensive.
(c) This medicine is not as expensive . (d) This medicine is not cheaper.

47. When can their glory fade? (to assertive)

(a) Their glory can never fade. (b) Can their glory ever fade?
(c) Their glory is never faded. (d) Their glory is ever fading.

48. I was not sure of your success. (to affirmative)

(a) I was sure of your success. (b) I wasn’t sure you will succeed.
(c) Your success cannot be denied. (d) I was doubtful of your success.

49. He is not always wise. (to affirmative)

(a) He is foolish. (b) He is mostly foolish than wise.

(c) He is sometimes foolish. (d) He is wiser than foolish.

50. Virtue is its own reward. (to interrogative)

(a) Is not virtue a reward? (b) Is not reward a virtue?

(c) Is not virtue its own reward? (d) Is not virtue rewarded?

Directions (Questions 51 - 60) : Convert the given sentences as directed in the brackets:
51. He is rich, yet he is not happy. (to simple)

(a) He is rich, not happy. (b) In spite of being rich, he is not happy.
(c) In spite of being happy, he is not rich. (d) He is not happy though he is rich.

52. Besides being beautiful, she is intelligent. (to compound)

(a) She is beautiful, intelligent girl. (b) She is beautiful and intelligent.
(c) She is not only beautiful but also intelligent. (d) Thought beautiful, she is intelligent.

53. He fled for fear of being arrested. (to compound)

(a) He feared that he would be arrested and fled. (b) He fled as he feared being arrested.
(c) He is fleeing to not be arrested. (d) He feared being arrested.

54. The old man sat in a corner and drank. (to simple)
(a) The old man sat in a corner to drink. (b) The old man drank in a corner and sat.
(c) The old man sat and drank. (d) The old man sat in a corner , drinking.

55. Being ill, he didn’t attend the party. (to compound)

(a) He was too ill to attend the party. (b) He was ill and didn’t attend the party.
(c) He did not attend the party as he was ill. (d) He attended the party ill.

56. Leprosy is curable and everybody knows this. (to complex)

(a) Leprosy is curable. (b) It is known that leprosy has been curable.
(c) Leprosy is now curable. (d) Everybody knows that leprosy is curable.

57. If you buy two shirts you get one free. (to compound)

(a) Buy two to get one free shirt. (b) Buy two shirts for one free.
(c) Buy two shirts and get one free. (d) To get one free shirt buy two.

58. Hearing the noise, the boy woke up. (to complex)

(a) The boy woke up when he heard the noise. (b) The boy heard the noise and woke up.
(c) The boy woke up to hear the noise. (d) The boy heard the noise , woke up.

59. As he was deceived by his friends, he lost all hope. (to simple)

(a) Being deceived by his friends made him lose hope. (b) He lost hope because his friends deceived him.
(c) Deceived by his friends, he lost all hope. (d) His friends made him lose hope.

60. Speak the truth or I will arrest you. (to complex)

(a) I will arrest you, so please tell the truth. (b) I will arrest you if you don’t speak the truth.
(c) You will be arrested for not speaking the truth. (d) Speak the truth unless you be arrested.

Directions (Questions 61 - 70) : Synthesize the sentences as directed in the brackets

61. He deserved to succeed. He failed. (adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) He deserved to succeed but failed. (b) He failed undeservedly.

(c) He deservedly should succeed but failed. (d) He deserves to succeed and failed.

62. The proposal is quite unreasonable. It cannot be accepted. (to / too)

(a) The proposal is to unreasonable too be accepted.

(b) The proposal too be accepted is to unreasonable.
(c) The proposal is too unreasonable to be accepted.
(d) To be accepted the proposal is too weak.

63. You wait long enough. You will get what you want. (use conjunction)
 (a) If you wait long enough, you will get what you want.
(b) You will get what you want for waiting long enough.
(c) You will get what you want after waiting.
(d) For waiting long enough, you will get what you want. –

64. The mason was tired of work. He sat down to rest. (use a participle)

(a) Tiredly, the mason sat down to rest. (b) The mason sat down to rest as he was tired of working.
(c) Tired of work, the mason sat down to rest. (d) The mason was tired of working and rested.

65. The minister does his work. He is very honest in his work. (use adverb/ adverbial phrase)

a) The minister is honest in his work. (b) The minister does his work honestly.
(c) The minister’s work is honest. (d) Work of the minister is very honestly done.

66. I have a big family. I need a lot of money to support it. (use infinitive)

(a) I need a lot of money supporting my family. (b) I have a big family thus I need lots of money.
(c) I need money for support of my big family. (d) I need a lot of money to support my big family.

67. Do not be a borrower. Do not be a lender. (use conjunction)

(a) Do not be a borrower or a lender be. (b) Neither a lender nor a borrower be.
(c) Do not be a lender as well as borrower. (d) Neither a lender or a borrower be.

68. The manager appointed Zara. He will do the accounts. (use infinitive)

(a) The manager has appointed Zara for doing the accounts.
(b) Zara was appointed to the manager for the accounts.
(c) To do the accounts, Zara was appointed by the manager.
(d) The manager appointed Zara to do the accounts.

69. The car was expensive. He could not afford it. (use absolute phrase)

(a) He could not afford the car as it was expensive. (b) The car being expensive, he could not afford it.
(c) The car was expensive thus he could not afford it. (d) Expensive cars are not afforded by him.

70. The sun set. They had not reached their destination. (use adverb or adverbial phrase)

(a) They had not reached their destination by sunset.

(b) When the sun set they had not reached their destination.
(c) They had not reached even when the sun set.
(d) They did not reach at sunset.

Directions (Questions 71 - 80) : Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases.
71. not playing with a full deck

(a) an ex-magician (b) lacks intelligence (c) not fully awake (d) a tired athlete

72. a steal

(a) stolen goods (b) a different situation (c) a good deal (d) a difficult situation

73. above the salt

(a) valuable (b) medieval times (c) honorable (d) strong

74. at sixes and sevens

(a) state of confusion (b) in control (c) very tired (d) close to death

75. Big Apple

(a) wealthy (b) expensive (c) influential person (d) New York City

76. fifth wheel

(a) informative (b) ancient (c) superfluous (d) a compliment

77. in a nut shell

a) small (b) humble (c) summary (d) in a bad physical condition

78. to shift gears

(a) to drive fast (b) to go to jail

(c) to suddenly change what you are doing (d) to be unconcerned

79. bitter pill to swallow

(a) to lose consciousness (b) something unpleasant to endure

(c) to be sickly all the time (d) something difficult to understand

80. stool pigeon

(a) a piece of furniture (b) an informer for the police (c) a convict (d) a big bird

Directions (Questions 81 - 90) : Choose the correct Synonym for the following words.
81. Fervent

(a) Enthusiastic (b) Calm (c) Fearful (d) Anxious

82. Dossier
(a) Cultivate (b) Sleepy (c) File (d) Vanish

83. Panache

(a) Gentle (b) Stylish elegance (c) Creepy (d) Truthful

84. August

(a) Common (b) Comical (c) Dignified (d) Revengeful

85. Irrelevant

(a) Boring (b) Useless (c) Commonplace (d) Inferio

86. Camouflage

(a) Hasten (b) Soldier (c) Conceal (d) Fade

87. Unorthodox

(a) Religious (b) Familiar (c) Void (d) Strange

88. Behest

(a) Influence (b) Request (c) Doubt (d) Promise

89. Antithesis

(a) Authentic (b) Questionable (c) Original Idea (d) Exact opposite

90. Paradigm

(a) Remedy (b) Standard example (c) Clear (d) Charitable

Directions (Questions 91 - 100) : Choose the correct word substitute from the given choices :
91. Idyllic

(a) a lazy and charming person (b) charmingly simple and serene
(c) a person who has his head in the clouds (d) a lazy yet clever person.

92. Paraphernalia

(a) a person who is always scared (b) something mysterious and unclear
(c) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles (d) a valuable painting

93. Novice

(a) a beginner at some activity requiring skill (b) a slight variation in meaning
(c) to describe something insignificant (d) brother or sister’s daughter
94. Sycophant

(a) exceeding what is sufficient (b) one who sucks up to others

(c) reserved in speech (d) ready at all times to fight.

95. Zenith

a) a gentle wind (b) name of a star (c) strong and willful (d) the point of culmination

96. Nemesis

(a) a worthy opponent (b) a decorated soldier

(c) an unconquerable arch enemy (d) a noteworthy incident

97. Embezzle

(a) to misappropriate funds (b) to be unclear of choices

(c) to act ridiculous (d) to exceed one’s budget

98. Hoi Polloi

(a) to be lost and confused (b) to be dirty and untidy

(c) a bitter exotic fruit (d) the common people

99. Referendum

(a) a written testimonial (b) vote on political question by electorate

(c) free from impurities (d) a compromise by two parties

100. Advocate

(a) a person who pleads for a person, cause or idea (b) in an opposing direction
(c) a person with principles (d) a person who speaks with authority

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF JUNIOR

ENGINEER UNDER AGRICULTURE (CROP HUSBANDRY) DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF
MIZORAM. MARCH-2020.
GENERAL ENGLISH
Directions (Questions No. 1 - 16) : Choose the correct option that conveys the meaning of the
idioms and phrases given below.
1. Close-fisted

(a) Hypocritical (b) Mean (c) Angry (d) Strong

2. The fourth estate

(a) The legislature (b) The judiciary (c) The executive (d) The press

3. Blue blood

(a) Plebeian (b) Noble (c) Proletariat (d) Commoner

4. Throw in the towel

(a) Breast victory (b) Resist defeat (c) Counter act (d) Accept defeat

5. A green horn

(a) Professional (b) Inexperienced (c) Experienced (d) Veteran

6. Gain ground

(a) Become popular (b) In the long run (c) Very slowly (d) To overtake

7. At odds

(a) Unanimous (b) Concordant (c) In dispute (d) Compatible

8. Fabian policy

(a) Delaying decisions (b) Thoughtlessness (c) Indiscretion (d) Incautious

9. A piece of cake

(a) Very delicious (b) Very soft (c) Very easy (d) Very demanding

10. On cloud nine

(a) Apathetic (b) Happy and excited (c) Nonchalant (d) Languorous

11. At sixes and sevens

(a) Systematised (b) In disorder (c) Well-organised (d) Finicky

12. Lion’s share

(a) Minor share (b) Least share (c) Minimum share (d) Major share

13. Past master

(a) Expert (b) Maladroit (c) Inept (d) Bungling

14. A dime a dozen

(a) Extraordinary (b) Occasional (c) Common (d) Intermittent

15. Weather the storm

(a) Endure hardship (b) Defeat hardship (c) Face hardship (d) Challenge hardship

16. This watch costs an arm and a leg.

(a) Very inexpensive (b) Very reasonable (c) Very expensive (d) Quite moderate

Directions (Questions No. 17 - 24) : Read the passages carefully and choose the correct option
that answers each of the questions given below.
The word “addiction” is often used loosely and wryly in conversation. People will refer to themselves as
“mystery book addicts” or “cookie addicts”. E.B. White writes of his annual surge of interest in gardening “We
are hooked and are making an attempt to kick the habit.” Yet nobody really believes that reading mysteries or
ordering seeds by catalogue is serious enough to be compared with addictions to heroin or alcohol. The word
“addiction” is here used jokingly to denote a tendency to overindulge in some pleasurable activity.

17. The word ‘wryly’ means

(a) dryly (b) flatly (c) directly (d) mockingly

18. When E.B. white says ‘he is hooked’ he means he ____________.

(a) Belittles a habit (b) is addicted (c) wants to give up a habit (d) is straightening up

19. ‘To kick the habit’ means

(a) to overcome an addiction (b) to pursue an addiction

(c) to initiate an addiction (d) to surrender to addiction

20. ‘Mystery book addicts’ are those who

(a) are addicted to reading books (b) are mysterious by nature

(c) love reading mysteries (d) love books on addiction

21. The phrase ‘by catalogue’ in the passage means

(a) to muddle (b) to deregister (c) make a list of (d) by amorphous form

22. ‘To overindulge in’ is

(a) to have excessive liking to (b) to impose constraints (c) to eat sparingly (d) to chew properly
23. According to the passage people very often use the word ‘addiction’ quite

(a) mysteriously (b) seriously (c) casually (d) gravely

24. ‘Surge of interest’ is the same as

(a) Compressing interest (b) Slumping interest (c) Declining interest (d) Growing interest

Directions (Questions No. 25 - 32) : Read the passages carefully and choose the correct option
that answers each of the questions given below.
Many people prefer to spend time alone, work better independently than in group settings, and cherish
celebrating birthdays with close friends rather than with large groups. This introverted personality is often
stereotyped as unstable, lonely, and antisocial, but Olsen Laney said there are many advantages to being
introverted. She said introverts are likely to be resilient, determined, good listeners, creative thinkers, and very
knowledgeable about themselves. “Introverts think outside the box. They also express themselves better in
writing than in speech,” Olsen Laney said.

25. ‘Resilient’ is the same as

(a) Fragile (b) Strong (c) Delicate (d) Slight

26. ‘Stereotyped’ in the passage means

(a) viewed mistakenly (b) seen indifferently (c) known unconventionally (d) vaguely noted

27. Introverts, according to Laney, are

(a) energetic and outgoing (b) reserved and thoughtful

(c) amiable and spirited (d) creative and knowledgeable

28. ‘Cherish’ means

(a) price (b) treasure (c) detriment (d) omission

29. ‘Unstable’ in the passage means

(a) invariable (b) unchangeable (c) unbalanced (d) insensitive

30. “Introverts think outside the box” means

(a) Introverts are unconventional, creative-thinkers (b) Introverts are traditional thinkers
(c) Introverts are conventional thinkers (d) Introverts are self-centred thinkers

31. Many people prefer to spend time alone because

(a) they are unstable and lonely. (b) they are determined and quiet.
(c) they are good listeners and knowledgeable. (d) they love engaging in deep thoughts.
32. Introverts are likely to be good listeners because

(a) they think things over before voicing their opinions. (b) they are antisocial and quiet.
(c) they know themselves well. (d) they are unable to move or speak.

Directions (Questions No. 33 - 40) : Choose the correct option to complete the meaning of the
sentences given below.
33. The weather __________ my mood.

(a) affect (b) effect (c) affects (d) effects

34. China is __________ the north of India.

(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at

35. She has __________ the brunt of his anger.

(a) bear (b) bore (c) born (d) borne

36. Six months __________ a long time.

(a) are (b) were (c) be (d) is

37. The baby slept __________ the noise.

(a) though (b) despite (c) however (d) otherwise

38. She acted __________ my instructions.

(a) in (b) on (c) under (d) as

39. This is a matter __________ great importance.

(a) for (b) by (c) of (d) to

40. He promised to look __________ the matter.

(a) into (b) onto (c) in (d) at

Directions (Questions No. 41 - 50) : Choose the correct option to identify the part of speech of
the underlined words given below.
41. She is a sensible person.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

42. The novel is interestingly written.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

43. Make hay while the sun shines.

(a) Adverb (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Adjective

44. He is neither mad nor upset.

(a) Adverb (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Adjective

45. No, I cannot take it anymore.

(a) Adjective b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Interjection

46. I recognised his voice at once.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

47. He broke the wall with a hammer.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

48. Love begets love.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

49. He speaks as his father does.

(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

50. He speaks like his father.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

Directions (Questions No. 51 - 54) : Choose the correct option to identify the type of sentences
given below.
51. I like trains.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) Complex Compound Sentence

52. I started on time, but I arrived late.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) Complex Compound Sentence

53. He laughs best who laughs last.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) Complex Compound Sentence
54. I spend what I earn.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) Complex Compound Sentence

Directions (Questions No. 55 - 58) : Choose the correct option to identify the underlined words in each
sentence given below.

55. Now that we have met, we must never part.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Main Clause

56. He who is already down need not fear any fall.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Main Clause

57. The report that the enemy is coming is wrong.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Main Clause

58. She must come even if it rains heavily

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Main Clause

Directions (Questions No. 59 - 62) : Choose the correct option to combine the sentences given
below as directed.
59. Come in. Go out. (Compound sentence)

(a) Come in to go out. (b) Come in and go out.

(c) Come in or go out. (d) Come in but go out.

60. She began late. She finished first. (Complex sentence)

(a) She finished first though she began late. (b) She finished first but she began late.
(c) She finished first even so she began late. (d) She finished first while she began late.

61. That is the town. I was born there. (Complex sentence)

(a) That is the town I was born. (b) That is the town in where I was born.
(c) That is the town I was born there. (d) That is the town where I was born.

62. He does not smoke. He does not drink. (Compound sentence)

(a) He neither smoke nor drink. (b) He neither smokes nor drinks.
(c) He neither smoke nor drinks. (d) He neither smoke or drink.
Directions (Questions No. 63 - 66) : Choose the correct option to rewrite the sentence given
below as directed.
63. Would that I were your son! (Change into Assertive sentence)

(a) I wish I was your son. (b) I wish I am your son. (c) I wish I were your son. (d) I wish that I were your son.

64. Speak loudly. (Change into Interrogative sentence)

(a) Speak loudly. Will you? (b) You will speak loudly? (c) Will you speak loudly? (d) Can you speak loudly?

65. This is no small matter. (Change into Affirmative sentence)

(a) This is a big matter. (b) This is a small matter. (c) This is not a trivial matter. (d) This is not a big matter.

66. Will you stop talking? (Change into Imperative sentence)

(a) Please stop talking (b) Stop talking (c)Do not keep talking d) You can stop talking.

Directions (Questions No. 67 - 72) : Choose the correct option to complete each sentence
given below.
67. He has a car larger than __________.

(a) I (b) me (c) my (d) mine

68. Mother likes oranges. __________

(a) Nor do I. (b) So do I. (c) So must I. (d) So am I.

69. It’s raining. __________

(a) Is it? (b) Was it? (c) It is? (d) Isn’t it?

70. Each of the students __________ done well.

(a) will (b) have (c) has (d) are

71. __________ do you take me for?

(a) Who (b) Whom (c) What (d) Which

72. All failed except __________.

(a) him (b) he (c) hers (d) they

Directions (Questions No. 73 - 76) : Choose the correct option to improve each sentence given
below.
73. Where are your luggages?

(a) Where are your luggage? (b) Where is your luggages?

(c) Where is your luggage? (d) Where are your lugages?

74. She gave me an advice.

(a) She give me an advice. (b) She gave me some advice.

(c) She gives me an advice. (d) She give me advice.

75. The quality of the fruits are not good.

(a) The quality of the fruits were not good. (b) The fruits were not good quality.
(c) The quality of the fruits is not good. (d) The fruits are not good quality.

76. The setting of a story effect the story’s plot.

(a) The setting of a story effects the story’s plot. (b) The setting of a story effect the story’s plots.
(c) The setting of a story affects the story’s plot. (d) The setting of a story affect the story’s plots.

Directions (Questions No. 77 - 80) : Choose the correct option to define each term/word given
below.

77. Laxicographer is one who

(a) compiles a dictionary. (b) draws maps. (c) writes beautiful writing. (d) gives shape to stone.

78. Teetotaller is one who

(a) goes on foot (b) collects stamps. (c) is a habitual drunkard. (d) does not take any intoxicating drug.

79. Florist is one who

(a) deals in flowers. (b) offers one’s services. (c) lives in seclusion. (d) hates mankind.

80. Speleology is

(a) the science of law. (b) the study of caves. (c) the study of tissues. (d) the study of inscriptions.
MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR
RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF SERICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICER UNDER SERICULTURE
DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, OCTOBER, 2020

Directions ( Questions 1 - 10) : Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words.
1. Joe grumpily got out of bed

. (a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

2. The sleepy bear hibernated all winter.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

3. His love for music is immense.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

4. Who is the culprit then?

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

5. His personality is rather shallow.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

6. This leather couch is so comfortable.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

7. Your dog is lost without you.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

8. Several items were missing. ( several hi adjective a ni a, mahse choose turah chuan pronoun hi a dik thei ber)

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb d) Preposition

9. What have I become?

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Pronoun

10. While I bake, you clean.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Adjective

Directions ( Questions 11 - 20) : Choose the correct kind of noun.

11. Mark had to go to the toilet.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

12. I still hate you for what you did.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Material Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

13. Cotton is the main product in this factory.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Material Noun

14. People are no different from a herd of cattle.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

15. Have you played softball?

(a) Compound Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Material Noun

16. Man without love is nothing but an abomination.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

17. Why is your aunt so angry?

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Compound Noun

18. Did you make the school team?

(a) Compound Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Material Noun

19. I saw a school of fish in the aquarium.

(a) Proper Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

20. One must have empathy.

(a) Compound Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Common Noun (d) Abstract Noun

Directions (Questions 21 - 31) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions :

21. She was lying __________ the table.

(a) on (b) in (c) from (d) into

22. She sat __________ her crush.

(a) opposite (b) opposite to (c) in (d) from

23. Mark can’t live __________ his phone.

(a) without (b) according (c) beneath (d) concerning

24. I was born __________ 1992.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) from

25. I usually do my work __________ night.

(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) into

26. I am __________ the entrance right now.

(a) onside (b) from (c) into (d) at

27. I taught myself how to play guitar __________ the holidays.

(a) inside (b) during (c) outside (d) on

28. I will go __________ some of the important stuff.

(a) through b) about (c) inside (d) aside

29. He is cruel __________ everyone.

(a) for (b) towards (c) on (d) within

30. I had a stroke about an hour __________ the marathon.

(a) into (b) inside (c) onto (d) towards

31. I must start ____ dawn to reach the station in time.

(a) by (b) about (c) on (d) at

Directions (Questions 32 - 40) : Identify the correct form of adverb of the underlined words :
32. I’ve had enough of you.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Frequency (c) Adverb of Time (d) Adverb of Manner

33. Barking dogs seldom bite.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Frequency (c) Adverb of Time (d) Adverb of Manner

34. The dog waited patiently for it’s master.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Place (c) Adverb of Time (d) Adverb of Manner

35. I’ve been working out lately.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Frequency (c) Adverb of Time (d) Adverb of Manner –

36. You won’t find any animals here.

37. I always read before I go to sleep

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Place (c) Adverb of Manner (d) Adverb of Frequency

38. I recently relocated to Chicago.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Time (c) Adverb of Manner (d) Adverb of Place

39. Clean up your room neatly.

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Time (c) Adverb of Place (d) Adverb of Manner

40. Do you normally do this?

(a) Adverb of Degree (b) Adverb of Time (c) Adverb of Frequency (d) Adverb of Manner

Directions (Questions 41 - 50) : Identify the correct type of the sentences given below :
41. The baby cried for food.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

42. They told him to slow down, but he did not listen.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

43. After working out at the gym, Drake went to the pool to cool down.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

44. I don’t like cartoons because they are childish, so I don’t watch them.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

45. I usually train everyday while it’s still dawn, but I felt sick today.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

46. Jack and John ate too much and felt sick.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

47. The woman who taught us Calculus is being arrested for stealing school supplies.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

48. I was feeling rather weak, so I went to bed early.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

49. I spoke to him in English, but he replied in his native tongue.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

50. I have been on too many trains and boats recently.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Compound Sentence (c) Complex Sentence (d) Compound-Complex Sentence

Directions (Questions 51 - 60) : Transform the following sentences as directed .

51. A brave man alone can do this.(Negative)

(a) None but a brave man can do this. (b) Only a brave man can do this.
(c) It can be done by a brave man. (d) A man brave enough can do this.

52. I need 30 dollars only.(Negative)

(a) I do not need more than 30 dollars. (b) I need more than 30 dollars.
(c) I need less than 30 dollars. (d) I do need more than 30 dollars.

53. Drinking is a terrible habit.(Interrogative)

(a) Isn’t drinking terrible? (b) Isn’t drinking a terrible habit?

(c) Drinking isn’t a terrible habit? (d) None of these

54. None can deny that he won.(Interrogative)

(a) Can none deny that he won? (b) Can I deny that he won?
(c) Who can deny that he won? (d) Why has he won?

55. You should do the work.(Imperative)

(a) Should you do the work? (b) Can you do the work? (c) You may do the work. (d) Do the work.

56. She should do the work.(Imperative)

(a) She will do the work. (b) Let her do the work (c) Will she do the work? (d) None of these

57. When he saw his parents, he ran away.(Simple)

(a) Seeing his parents he ran away. (b) He saw his parents and ran away.
(c) Did he run away when he saw his parents? (d) None of these

58. By working hard you will succeed.(Compound)

(a) If you work hard you will succeed. (b) Work hard or you won’t succeed.
(c) You might succeed if you work hard. (d) None of these
59. Salam is a boy who is very intelligent.(Simple)

(a) Salam is a very intelligent boy. (b) Salam is a boy who is very intelligent.
(c) A very intelligent boy Salam is (d) Is Salam intelligent?

60. He admitted that he was guilty.(Compound)

(a) He admitted his guilt. (b) He admitted and he was guilty

(c) He said that he was guilty (d) Did he admit that he was guilty?

Directions (Questions 61 - 70) : Choose the correct clause in each of the given sentences :
61. The people need to know what they should do.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

62. You will remain where you are.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

63. I had a girlfriend whose eyes were green.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

64. He laughs best who laughs last.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

65. Do you know who he is?

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

66. What I want for Christmas is a toy gun.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

67. Wait here till I come back.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

68. You don’t want to know what she adds to her stew.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

69. I went over to see what happened.

a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

70. Whether you like it or not, fact is still fact.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adjective Clause (c) Adverb Clause (d) Co-Ordinate Clause

Directions (Questions 71 - 80) : Choose the correct synonym for the following words.
71. Jealous

(a) obvious (b) envious (c) atrocious (d) ferocious

72. Smart

(a) astute (b) clean (c) dumb (d) neat

73. Essential

(a) vital (b) important (c) good (d) none of these

74. Irrelevant

(a) important (b) ignorant (c) trivial (d) useful

75. Awful

(a) good (b) atrocious (c) fitting (d) atrophy

76. Interesting

(a) mundane (b) captivating (c) humdrum (d) wonderful

77. New

(a) archaic (b) temporary (c) antiquated (d) contemporary

78. Weak

(a) intense (b) volatile (c) flimsy (d) potent

79. Huge

(a) dinky (b) miniscule (c) copious (d) gargantuan

80. Excess

(a) pantera b) viscera (c) futile (d) plethora

Directions (Questions 81 - 90) : Choose the correct meaning of the idioms and phrases.
81. Rank and file.
(a) Normal people (b) High ranking people (c) Police (d) High ranking soldier

82. Under one’s thumb.

(a) Under control (b) Under someone (c) Undercover (d) None of these

83. Rain cats and dogs.

(a) Rain lightly (b) Rain heavily (c) Stop raining (d) Chaotic

84. Like a cat on hot bricks.

(a) Fast (b) Confident (c) Brave (d) Nervous

85. In high spirits.

(a) Religious (b) Very happy (c) Drunk (d) Something divine

86. Bring to light.

(a) To rat out (b) Complain (c) Disclose (d) Rebuke

87. A bolt from the blue.

(a) Dangerous (b) Unexpected (c) Weird (d) Powerful

88. Cost an arm and a leg.

(a) Expensive (b) Rare (c) Dangerous (d) Cheap

89. At daggers drawn.

(a) War (b) Safe (c) Peace (d) Hostile

90. Take to one’s heels.

(a) Take a stand (b) Sprint (c) Fall down (d) Run away

Directions (Questions 91 - 100) : Choose the correct alternative:

91. I __________ playing for quite some time.

(a) have (b) have been (c) has (d) has been

92. Would you like ___________ tea?

(a) much (b) few (c) many (d) some

93. The time __________ for me to leave.

(a) coming (b) came (c) come (d) has come

94. Would you like __________ tag along?

(a) too (b) two (c) true (d) to

95. I am currently studying __________ .

(a) abroad (b) aspread (c) broad (d) spread

96. Are you __________ yourself?

(a) enjoy (b) enjoyed (c) enjoying (d) enjoys

97. Will you __________ to beat him?

(a) disable (b) be able (c) abled (d) able

98. He is currently __________ the letter?

(a) writing (b) writes (c) writer (d) write

99. Will you __________ for me?

(a) singer (b) sing (c) sings (d) singing

100. Why are you __________ ?

(a) running (b) run (c) runs (d) ran * * * * * * *

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SECTION - B (75 Marks)

All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions. This Section should be answered only on the
OMR Response Sheet provided.

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 8) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition given below
each sentence:
1. The attitude of the fanatics is always prejudicial __________ other religion.
(a) at (b) for (c) to (d) with

2. Those found remiss __________ duty will not be pardoned.

(a) towards (b) on (c) from (d) in

3. His lecturer was accompanied __________ subtle analysis of concepts.

(a) by (b) with (c) of (d) for

4. After all, hard work has come to tell __________ your health.

(a) on (b) by (c) at (d) upon

5. Minority aspirations cannot forever be kept in check __________ the gun.

(a) by (b) under (c) with (d) through

6. Anyone who comes in contact with him is enamoured __________ his charismatic personality.

(a) of (b) by (c) with (d) upon

7. Nobody likes anyone to intrude __________ his privacy.

(a) on (b) into (c) in (d) with

8. Those abstemious __________ habits are known to live long.

(a) for (b) in (c) of (d) to

Direction (Questions No. 9 - 14) : Complete the sentences using the correct form of verb from
the alternatives given:
9. By tomorrow afternoon the plane __________ for Moscow.

(a) will be taking off (b) will be off (c) will be taken off (d) will have taken off

10. I saw two robbers who __________ near the well.

(a) prowled (b) were prowling (c) had been prowling (d) are prowling.

11. They __________ this property for the last twenty years.

(a) had owned (b) have owned (c) have been owning (d) are owning

12. Buses __________ on this road every hour.

(a) are running (b) have run (c) have been running (d) run

13. After the guests __________ we did the washing.

(a) had left (b) left (c) have left (d) were leaving

14. She __________ as the Principal of that school for five years next month.

(a) will be working (b) will have working (c) will have been working (d) will work

Directions (Questions No. 15 - 19) : Out of the four alternatives given after each sentence,
select one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.
15. Then her face was bowed.

(a) Then her face has been bowed. (b) Her face was being bowed then.
(c) Then she was bowing her face. (d) Then she bowed her face.

16. Don’t subject the animals to cruelty.

(a) The animals are not to be subjected to cruelty. (b) The animals should not be subjected to cruelty.
(c) The animals must not be subject to cruelty. (d) We must not subject the animals to cruelty.

17. The lightning caused a serious forest fire and damaged many nearby houses.

(a) A serious forest fire has been caused by lighting and have destroyed many nearby houses.
(b) A serious forest fire was caused by lightning and many nearby houses are destroyed.
(c) A serious forest fire was caused by lightning and many nearby houses were destroyed.
(d) A serious forest fire had been caused by lightning and many houses had been destroyed.

18. The students were laughing at the old man.

(a) The old man was laughed at by the students. (b) The old man was being laughed at by the students.
(c) The old man was laughing at the students. (d) The old man was being laughed by the students.

19. You should not look down upon the poor.

(a) The poor should not be looked down upon. (b) The poor should not looked down upon.
(c) People should not looked down upon the poor. (d) The poor must not be look down upon.

Directions (Questions No. 20 - 25) : Identify the parts of speech of each underlined words :
20. Let us move on.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Pronoun

21. A cross child is not liked.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d) Verb

22. It weighs about a pound.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

23. Nathan said to David, ‘Thou art the man’.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb.

24. Between you and me, I do not believe him.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun.

25. I recognized your voice at once.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Pronoun

Directions (Questions No. 26 - 33) : Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases :
26. To wrangle over an ass’s shadow

(a) to chase an animal (b) to choke someone to death

(c) to get tangled in other people’s troubles (d) to quarrel over trifles

27. Showed a clean pair of heel

(a) be very proud (b) not involved in anything (c) ran away (d) have new shoes

28. (it) Stands to reason

(a) is quite unreasonable (b) is trying to point out the reason (c) is arguing (d) is obvious or logical

29. Made a clean breast of

(a) confessed without reserve (b) flee from crime scene (c) remain firm (d) clearly stated

30. Yeoman service

(a) easy job (b) efficient or useful help in need (c) work done by a common man (d) gov’t work

31. Tread on someone’s toes

(a) wear someone’s shoes (b) step on someone’s toes

(c)offend someone by encroaching on their area of responsibility (d) use someone’s work for one’s advantage

32. Teeth on edge

(a) irritate (b) anger someone (c) almost saying something (d) disputing over petty things

33. Moot point

(a) a period of importance (b) superficial point (c) an irrelevant effort (d) controversial point

Directions (Questions No. 34 - 40) : Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be
substituted for the given words or sentence.
34. Not to be moved by entreaty

(a) Rigorous (b) Negligent (c) Inexorable (d) Despotic

35. One for whom the whole world is one’s home.

(a) cosmopolitan (b) international (c) traveler (d) humanitarian

36. A cluster of houses in a village.

(a) mohalla (b) hamlet (c) colony (d) sector

37. A written attack using humour to provoke contempt.

(a) paleography (b) panegyric (c) lampoon (d) libel

38. A funeral bell

(a) windfall (b) replica (c) knell (d) angelus

39. One who flaunts newly acquired wealth

(a) avant – garde (b) flamboyant (c) egoistic (d) parvenu

40. A speech made to oneself.

(a) monologue (b) soliloquy (c) biography (d) epilogue

Directions (Questions No. 41 - 45) : Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning of the
given word.
41. Philistine

(a) cultured (b) libertine (c) sober (d) educated

42. Sobriety

(a) moderation (b) stupidity (c) dizziness (d) drunkenness

43. Sanguine temper

(a) rude behavior (b) despairing nature (c) peaceful temperament (d) selfish nature
44. Apposite

(a) inappropriate (b) indecent (c) incriminatory (d) intemperate

45. Amenable

(a) distrustful (b) acquiescent (c) unwilling (d) inattentive

Directions (Questions No. 46 - 50) : Complete the sentences correctly using one of the
alternatives given.
46. __________ a poet, he is also a famous singer.

(a) Beside being (b) Besides becoming (c) Beside becoming (d) Also being

47. You are asked to copy this letter __________.

(a) Word for word (b) Word by word (c) Word to word (d) Word with word.

48. __________ had made an attempt

(a) All, but her (b) All, but she (c) All, but her, (d) All but her

49. He is better than __________ in the class.

(a) Any boys (b) Any boy (c) Some boy (d) Any other boy.

50. We should be bound by a code of conduct, __________?

(a) Aren’t we (b) Is it (c) Shouldn’t (d) Isn’t it

Directions (Questions No. 51 - 56): Analyse the following sentences and choose the correct alternatives of the
underlined words:

51. I do not know why he will not come.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

52. I don’t know any man that is present here.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

53. Everybody was pleased to note that she looked cheerful at the party.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

54. I shall not tell you where he lives.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

55. Rich as he is, he is not happy

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

56. Awful is the gloom beneath her.

(a) Noun Clause (b) Adverb Clause (c) Adjective Clause (d) None of these

Directions (Questions No. 57 - 62) : Analyse the following sentences and choose the correct
answer from the alternatives given.
57. Be good and you will be happy.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

58. He pleaded ignorance of the law

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

59. It all depends upon the manner of your doing it.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

60. This is the place where we camp.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

61. A man who is dead needs no riches.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

62. He failed in his attempt and never tried again.

(a) Simple Sentence (b) Complex Sentence (c) Compound Sentence (d) None of these

Directions (Questions No. 63 - 75) : Transform the given sentences as directed:

63. He was greater than Aurangzeb (Negative)

(a) Aurangzeb was not greater than he. (b) Aurangzeb was not so great as he.
(c) Aurangzeb was not as great as he is. (d) Not even Aurangzeb was greater than he.

64. He has promised never to touch wine again. (Affirmative)

(a) He has promised not to touch wine again. (b) He promised to not drink wine again.
(c) He has promised to abstain from wine in future. (d) He has promised that he will not touch wine again.
65. He leads a must unhappy life (Exclamatory)

(a) How unhappy he leads his life! (b) How unhappy his life is!
(c) How unhappy his life must be! (d) What an unhappy life he leads!

66. We could have done nothing without your help (Interrogation)

(a) How could we done anything without your help? (b) What could we have done without your help?
(c) Could we have done anything without your help? (d) Can we do anything without your help?

67. What though the field be lost? (Assertive)

(a) The field will be lost eventually. (b) We might lose the field.
(c) It does not matter even if the field is lost. (d) We are going to lose the field.

68. It is better to starve than beg. (Positive)

(a) It is not so good to beg as to starve. (b) Starving is much better than begging.
(c) To beg is not better than to starve. (d) Better starve than beg.

69. Akbar was one of the greatest kings. (Comparative)

(a) Akbar was as great as other kings. (b) Akbar was not the weakest king.
(c) Akbar was also as great as other kings. (d) Akbar was greater than most other kings.

70. This newspaper has a bigger circulation than any other morning paper. (Superlative)

(a) This newspaper has the biggest circulation of all the morning paper.

(b) No other newspaper has as big a circulation as this newspaper.

(c) All the other morning papers have lesser circulation this newspaper.
(d) This newspaper does not have the least circulation than any other morning paper.

71. You stole the purse. Do you deny it? (Complex sentence containing Noun Clause)

(a) You stole the purse yet you deny it? (b) Do you deny stealing the purse?
(c) Do you deny having stolen the purse? (d) Do you deny that you stole the purse?

72. He was hanged. He had committed murder. (Complex sentence containing an Adverbial Clause)

(a) He was hanged as he had committed murder. (b) He had committed murder and he was hanged.
(c) They hung him because he had committed murder. (d) Having committed murder, he was hanged.

73. The paper is good. The binding is very bad. (Compound Sentence)

(a) The binding that is bad is actually a good paper. (b) The paper is good, but the binding is very bad.
(c) Though the binding is bad, the paper is good. (d) The good paper has a very bad binding.

74. Your father will hear of your success. He will be delighted. (Simple sentence using an Infinitive)
(a) When your father hears of your success, he will be delighted.
(b) Your success will make your father delighted.
(c) Your father will be delighted to hear of your success.
(d) Your father will hear of your success and be delighted.

75. He was overpowered. He surrendered. (Simple Sentence using Participles)

(a) As he was overpowered, he surrendered. (b) He surrendered because he was overpowered.

(c) Being overpowered, he surrendered. (d) He had surrendered due to being overpowered
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GENERAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF JUNIOR GRADE

OF MAH & VS (VETERINARY OFFICER) (CONTRACT) UNDER ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND
VETERINARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NOVEMBER, 2021

GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – II Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

All questions carry equal marks of 1 each. Attempt all questions.

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 10) : Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined words.
1. She professed great admiration for his work ethics.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

2. This is the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

3. What do you know about the theft last night?

(a) Preposition (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

4. The little boat went down the river.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Adjective (d) Noun

5. I shall book a train ticket for tomorrow morning.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

6. As he was unwell, he did not come to work.

(a) Pronoun (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

7. Some boys have painted the classroom walls.

(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

8. I need a lot of money to complete this project.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

9. What! You claim that you had nothing to do with this?

(a) Conjunction (b) Verb (c) Adjective (d) Interjection

10. They say that the truth is everlasting.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

Directions (Questions No. 11 - 20) : Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs .
11. I cannot come now since it _________ heavily.

(a) rains (b) rained (c) is raining (d) will be raining

12. They _________ in that building since 2000.

(a) have lived (b) have been living (c) lived (d) will live

13. He brings me fresh flowers every time he _________ to my house.

(a) comes (b) come (c) came (d) has come

14. _________ you take the money that was inside my desk?

(a) Have (b) Do (c) Did (d) Were

15. Do you deny that you _________ him with his assignment?

(a) was helping (b) help (c) helps (d) were helping

16. The letter _________ by the time we reach home.

(a) will have arrived (b) would arrive (c) had arrived (d) will be arriving

17. It is with great sadness that I _________ my retirement today.

(a) announced (b) announce (c) was announcing (d) am announcing

18. Some people _________ greatness by the strength of their deeds.

(a) achieves (b) achieve (c) are achieving (d) have been achieved

19. The Euro football championships _________ me lose a lot of sleep.

(a) have made (b) makes (c) make (d) made

20. _________ you completed reading the book I lent you?

(a) Had (b) Has (c) Did (d) Have

Directions (Questions No. 21 - 30) : Complete the following sentences using the appropriate
adverbs or adjectives.
21. John is the _________ boy I have ever encountered.

(a) politest (b) most polite (c) politer (d) more polite

22. There is a _________ tea in the pot; help yourself to it.

(a) few (b) small (c) little (d) less

23. The annual examination is coming _________.

(a) near (b) nearly (c) nearby (d) nearest

24. _________ of the two boys were given a book.

(a) All (b) Every one (c) Some (d) Each

25. There is still _________ work to be done before we can rest.

(a) many (b) much (c) few (d) a lot

26. The Officer _________ agreed to pay the whole bill for the dinner.

(a) generous (b) generosity (c) generously (d) generousness

27. The train has arrived _________ and has disrupted my schedule.

(a) lately (b) latest (c) later (d) late

28. He is the _________ son of his parents.

(a) only (b) just (c) single (d) one

29. He did his job _________.

(a) welly (b) well (c) good (d) goodly

30. Hearing his excuses, the Principal lost _________ patience with the student.

(a) few (b) some (c) all (d) whole

Directions (Questions No. 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition or
conjunction.
31. She lives in the apartment _________ mine.

(a) on (b) above (c) atop (d) upon

32. The match ended _________ exactly 9:00 pm.

(a) at (b) on (c) in (d) by

33. He is poor, _________ he is honest.

(a) therefore (b) hence (c) yet (d) since

34. The poor dog was beaten _________ a stick.

(a) by (b) for (c) on (d) with

35. He accused me _________ stealing his pen.

(a) with (b) of (c) to (d) for

36. He committed a crime, _________ he must be punished.

(a) therefore (b) but (c) since (d) unless

37. Compare India _________ Korea in terms of their economy.

(a) to (b) with (c) by (d) between

38. Walk faster _________ you shall be late for work.

(a) unless (b) if (c) however (d) lest

39. The whole family depends _________ him for their sustenance.

(a) unto (b) by (c) upon (d) with

40. The police assured me that they will look _________ the matter of the theft.

(a) at (b) into (c) up (d) through

Directions (Questions No. 41 - 50) : Analyse the following complex and compound sentences
by finding out the clause mentioned in brackets.
41. She is the girl whom I shall marry. (Main clause)

(a) She is the girl (b) the girl whom (c) I shall marry (d) the girl whom I shall marry

42. Show me the house where you lived in. (Adjectival Clause)

(a) Show me the house (b) the house where (c) where you lived in (d) you lived in

43. I am sorry to see that you are not at all repentant. (Noun Clause)

(a) I am sorry (b) sorry to see that (c) that you are not (d) that you are not at all repentant

44. My sister finally came home when it was night. (Adverbial clause)

(a) My sister finally came home (b) when it was night (c) My sister (d) it was night

45. As soon as he saw me, he came towards me. (Adverbial clause)

(a) As soon as he saw me (b) he came towards me (c) he saw me (d) as soon as

46. I cannot attend office today as I have to go out of station. (Main clause)

(a) I cannot attend office (b) attend office (c) as I have to go out of station (d) as I have to

47. Though he is poor, he is generous. (Adverbial clause)

a) Though he (b) he is generous (c) he is poor (d) Though he is poor

48. He who laughs last, laughs hardest. (Adjectival clause)

(a) He laughs hardest (b) He who laughs last (c) who laughs last (d) laughs hardest

49. You should abide by what you have promised. (Noun clause)

(a) You should abide (b) by what you have promised (c) abide by (d) what you have promised

50. Jacob is taller than Abel. (Main clause)

(a) Jacob is taller (b) than Abel (c) is taller than (d) taller than Abel

Directions (Questions No. 51 - 60) : Transform the following sentences as directed, without
changing the meaning.
51. Daily exercise invigorates one. (change into an adjective)
(a) Daily exercise makes one invigorated. (b) Daily exercise is invigoratesome.
(c) Daily exercise makes one feel invigorating. (d) Daily exercise is invigorating.

52. This weather is too hot to be borne. (remove “too”)

(a) This weather is hot to be borne. (b) This weather is so hot that I cannot bear it.
(c) This weather is very hot. (d) This weather is too hot that I cannot bear it.

53. Tom is as healthy as Bob. (change to comparative degree)

(a) Tom is healthier than Bob. (b) Bob is healthier than Tom.
(c) Tom is not healthier than Bob. (d) Tom is healthiest than Bob.

54. The train arrived on time. (change to negative)

(a) The train did not arrive on time. (b) The train did not arrive late.
(c) The train do not arrive on time. (d) The train do not arrive late.

55. None will deny that he was the greatest sportsman of all time. (change to affirmative)

(a) Everyone will say that he was the greatest sportsman of all time.
(b) None will not deny that he was the greatest sportsman of all time.
(c) Everyone will deny that he was the greatest sportsman of all time.
(d) Everyone will say that he was not the greatest sportsman of all time.

56. You are suffering because of your stupidity. (change to compound)

(a) Being stupid, you are suffering. (b) You are stupid, therefore you are suffering.
(c) You are suffering, hence you are stupid. (d) Owing to your stupidity, you are suffering.

57. I do not know in which year I was born. (change to simple)

(a) I am unknowing of the year in which I was born (b) I do not know that year in which I was born.
(c) I was born in a year that I do not know. (d) I do not know the year of my birth.

58. I long to see my country again. (change to exclamatory)

(a) Alas! I long to see my country again! (b) O that I may see my country again!
(c) Fie! That I may see my country again! (d) What a longing to see my country again!

59. She is a very beautiful woman. (change into a noun)

(a) She is a woman of great beauty. (b) She is a woman beautifully.

(c) She is a woman of great beautifulness. (d) She is a very beauty woman.

60. He is so honest that he will not accept a bribe. (use “too”)

(a) He is so honest that he will not accept a bribe too. (b) He is too honest that he will not accept a bribe too.
(c) He too is so honest that he will not accept a bribe. (d) He is too honest to accept a bribe.
Directions (Questions No. 61 - 70) : Synthesise the following sentences as directed .
61. I finished my work. I gave it to the teacher. (use a participial phrase)

(a) Finishing my work, I gave it to the teacher. (b) Having finished my work, I gave it to the teacher.
(c) I finished my work and gave it to the teacher. (d) I gave my work to the teacher when I finished it.

62. He finished first in the race. It was very fortunate. (use adverb)

(a) Fortunately, he finished first in the race. (b) He finished first in the race in a fortunate manner.
(c) He finished first in the race and it was very fortunate. (d) He finished first in the race with great fortune.

63. Do what you like. Do not talk to me again. (use adversative conjunction)

(a) Do what you like lest you talk to me again. (b) Do what you like unless you talk to me again.
(c) Do what you like but do not talk to me again. (d) Do what you like if you do not talk to me again.

64. I may go. I may stay. It is not certain. (use whether)

(a) Whether I may go or I may stay is not certain. (b) I may go or I may stay whether it is not certain.
(c) I may whether go or I may stay, it is not certain. (d) It is not certain whether I may go or stay.

65. I have sold my car. It is red in colour. (use adjective clause)

(a) I have sold my red car. (b) I have sold my car that is red in colour.
(c) I have sold my car and it is red in colour. (d) I have sold my car which was red in colour.

66. Jacob was promoted. He was given a raise also. (use cumulative conjunction)

(a) Jacob was promoted but also given a raise. (b) Jacob was promoted as well as given a raise.
(c) Jacob was promoted, therefore he was given a raise. (d) Jacob was promoted and raised.

67. John is my neighbor. He bought a new car. (use noun phrase)

(a) John is my neighbor and he bought a car. (b) Buying a new car, John is my neighbor.
(c) John is my neighbor as well as buying a new car. (d) John, my neighbor, has bought a new car.

68. It is very messy. One cannot stay here. (use infinitive ‘to’)

(a) It is very messy to stay here. (b) It is too messy to stay here.
(c) It is very messy, so one cannot stay to here. (d) It is to messy that one cannot stay here.

69. He looked out the window. He saw a great bird. (use participle)

(a) Looking out the window, he saw a great bird.(b) He was looking out the window when he saw a great bird.
(c) He looked out the window and saw a great bird. (d) As he looked out the window, he saw a great bird.

70. I saw a man in the market. He could not see. (use adjective clause)
 (a) I saw a man in the market who could not see. (b) I saw a man in the market and he could not see.
(c) I saw a man in the market that could not see. (d) The man I saw in the market could not see.

Directions (Questions No. 71 - 80) : Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word.
71. Mark is such a(n) _________, he always thinks that everything will turn out all right.

(a) pptometrist (b) optimist (c) pessimist (d) pragmatist

72. Anya is an expert in _________, she can write so beautifully.

(a) cartography (b) philately (c) pottery (d) calligraphy

73. Avoid wearing silks and drapes while cooking with fire because they are very _________.

(a) compostable (b) combustible (c) convalescent (d) contraceptive

74. I became very irritated while trying to read his _________ handwriting.

(a) illegible b) ineligible (c) inedible (d) indelible

75. Patrick may be an expert in Maths, but he is an _________ at dating girls.

(a) auteur (b) atelier (c) amateur (d) immature

76. The philosophical reason for mankind’s existence is _________, there are so many explanations.

(a) amphibious (b) ambitious (c) amorphous (d) ambiguous

77. Human desire for wealth is _________; it cannot be satisfied.

(a) insatiable (b) unsaturated (c) insufficient (d) insoluble

78. Henry is a _________ who keeps betraying his friends.

(a) turn-table (b) turncoat (c) weather-cock (d) philanderer

79. Zelda was voted the most promising student by all the students in an _________ decision.

(a) unanimous (b) anonymous (c) omnific (d) invisible

80. He is a heartless _________ who kills people for money.

(a) outcast (b) mercenary (c) missionary (d) misogyny

Directions (Questions No. 81 - 90) : Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the underlined
words.
81. He was in great depression owing to his perilous situation.

(a) penniless (b) dangerous (c) secure (d) uncertain

82. It was inevitable that I should fall in love with her.

(a) impossible (b) unavoidable (c) unsure (d) amazing

83. John Mayer is a virtuoso on the guitars.

(a) amateur (b) disaster (c) expert (d) manufacturer

84. I am a novice in the art of painting.

(a) professional (b) beginner (c) examiner (d) trainer

85. He compelled me to go with his friend.

(a) forced (b) dissuaded (c) stopped (d) requested

86. Looking through his answers, it was evident that he had cheated.

(a) obvious (b) unclear (c) probable (d) possible

87. We did not like him due to his avaricious manner.

(a) violent (b) boastful (c) dishonest (d) greedy

88. The host did his best to placate the impatient crowd.

(a) amuse (b) entertain (c) calm (d) silence

89. The Pastor had an extremely gregarious wife.

(a) gorgeous (b) sociable (c) shy (d) sullen

90. The queen had a very imperious manner.

(a) pleasant (b) arrogant (c) respectable (d) stern

Directions (Questions No. 91 - 100) : Choose the correct antonym (opposite in meaning) of the
following underlined words.
91. The President was a humble man and was liked by all.

(a) noble (b) proud (c) merry (d) violent

92. When faced with people like her, the most prudent thing to do is to keep quiet.

(a) unwise (b) obvious (c) wise (d) unobvious

93. The Princess was hated for her apathy towards the poor.

(a) hatred (b) indifference (c) sympathy (d) arrogance

94. Bob’s family has become a happy one since he became a teetotaler.

(a) rich (b) singer (c) thief (d) drunkard

95. He approached the stage in a decisive manner.

(a) confident (b) hesitant (c) joyous (d) unnatural

96. The landlord was quite lenient with his tenants.

(a) strict (b) charming (c) angry (d) indifferent

97. My friend’s father talked to me in a genial manner.

(a) discreet (b) frank (c) secretive (d) unfriendly

98. Tara is one of the most diligent girls in class.

(a) lazy (b) stupid (c) hard-working (d) intelligent

99. The little boy climbed the tree with great agility.

(a) skill (b) clumsiness (c) dexterity (d) effort

100. I liked the fact that he was so candid with his feelings.

(a) honest (b) secretive (c) confused (d) frank

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF
SERICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICER UNDER SERICULTURE DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT
OF MIZORAM, AUGUST, 2022 GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER – II

Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions.

Directions (Question No. 1 - 10) : Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined words:
1. You must face your fears to conquer them.
(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

2. True love can never really die.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Verb (d) Adjective

3. She herself carried the box to the Principal’s office.

(a) Noun (b) Verb (c) Pronoun (d) Adverb

4. I spoke to him yesterday about you.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Noun (d) Adverb

5. He enquired timidly about his lost documents.

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Preposition

6. I gave him advice besides money.

(a) Conjunction (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

7. I shall not listen to a word anyone says about him.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Verb (d) Pronoun

8. We will not work with you unless you tell the truth about what happened.

(a) Adjective (b) Adverb (c) Conjunction (d) Preposition

9. The dead body of the soldier was buried with full ceremony.

(a) Adjective (b) Preposition (c) Verb (d) Adverb

10. We went past the river on our way to the resort.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Noun (d) Preposition

Directions (Question No. 11 - 20) : Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs .
11. I _______ for two hours for a solution to my problem.

(a) prayed (b) was praying (c) have been praying (d) pray

12. She _______ every night for her husband who is in the army.

(a) prays (b) was praying (c) is praying (d) had prayed

13. He could not _______ himself from eating the food.

(a) have helped (b) have been helping (c) helps (d) help
14. I _______ my work for the day.

(a) finished (b) finish (c) have been finishing (d) have finished

15. Their family _______ in that building since 1990.

(a) had lived (b) had been living (c) live (d) lived

16. I cannot come yet since it _______ so heavily.

(a) is raining (b) rained (c) was raining (d) had rained

17. _______ you take the medicine the doctor gave to you?

(a) Have (b) Did (c) Do (d) Were

18. The Manager _______ to see you immediately.

(a) is wanting (b) wants (c) wanted (d) had wanted

19. _______ you written a letter to her?

(a) Have (b) Did (c) Had (d) Do

20. I told him that the newspaper _______ everyday.

(a) arrived (b) is arriving (c) has arrived (d) arrives

Directions (Question No. 21 - 30): Choose the appropriate adverbs or adjectives to complete
the sentences.
21. There are a _______ questions I would like to ask you.

(a) little (b) few (c) some (d) less

22. The maid has arrived _______ and disturbed my whole schedule.

(a) later (b) late (c) latest (d) latter

23. He works _______ for his living.

(a) hardly (b) hard (c) hardest (d) hardily

24. Lack of exercise can be _______ to your health.

(a) injuries (b) injury (c) injures (d) injurious

25. He came home _______ from his office.

(a) direct (b) directedly (c) directly (d) direction

26. The Principal said that he was _______ pleased with our work.

(a) so (b) very (c) much (d) too

27. My new gift-box is _______ in shape.

(a) circle (b) circular (c) circuitous (d) circler

28. The baby showed her ability to walk _______ .

(a) backwards (b) backly (c) backmost (d) backwardly

29. The puppy was very _______ towards me.

(a) affectionaly (b) affectionate (c) affectionately (d) affection

30. She read the words in the book _______ so that everyone could hear.

(a) allowed (b) aloud (c) loud (d) loudness

Directions (Question No. 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with the correct Preposition or
Conjunction.
31. We could not come _______ it was raining.

(a) but (b) since (c) with (d) hence

32. I promised to look _______ my friend when I visited his city.

(a) in (b) onto (c) up (d) unto

33. He has no control _______ his temper.

(a) over (b) on (c) of (d) at

34. The money was distributed equally _______ the three brothers.

(a) among (b) between (c) unto (d) into

35. I dared not look back _______ he saw me looking at him.

(a) unless (b) if (c) lest (d) therefore

36. He looked _______ he wanted to laugh out loud.

(a) for (b) if only (c) though (d) as if

37. He is far stronger _______ you.

(a) as (b) than (c) then (d) on

38. He was accused _______ stealing from his neighbours.

(a) for (b) by (c) with (d) of

39. The frightened woman leapt _______ the table.

(a) onto (b) into (c) unto (d) upto

40. If you don’t repent, she will never forgive you _______ hard you may try.

(a) however (b) as though (c) so that (d) eventhough

Directions (Question No. 41 -50) : Analyse the following sentences by finding out the clause
mentioned in brackets.
41. Helen is faster than Mirren. (Main Clause)

(a) Helen is faster (b) than Mirren (c) Helen is (d) faster than

42. Show me the place where you lost your wallet. (Adjectival Clause)

(a) where you lost your wallet (b) the place where (c) Show me the place (d) lost your wallet

43. I am pleased to see that you have succeeded. (Noun clause)

(a) I am pleased (b) that you have succeeded (c) to see (d) you have succeeded

44. She finally came to see me when it was night. (Adverbial clause)

(a) She finally came (b) to see me (c) when it was night (d) came to see me

45. He is the man whom I shall dance with. (Noun clause)

(a) He is the (b) he is the man (c) the man whom (d) I shall marry

46. As soon as she saw me, he started to cry. (Adverbial Clause)

(a) As soon as (b) As soon as he saw me (c) he started (d) he started to cry

47. Pizza, which most people love, is not very healthy. (Adjectival clause)

(a) Pizza, which most people (b) which most people love (c) is not (d) is not very healthy

48. The girl in the red shirt is who I want on my team. (Noun clause)

(a) The girl in the red shirt (b) is who I (c) is who I want on my team (d) on my team

49. I scrubbed the floor tiles until my arms ached. (Adverbial clause)

(a) I scrubbed the floor tiles (b) the floor tiles (c) until my arms (d) until my arms ached.
50. We will go to the garden party even if it rains. (Adverbial clause)

(a) We will go (b) to the garden party (c) even if (d) even if it rains

Directions (Question No. 51 - 60) : Transform the following sentences as directed, without
changing the meaning.
51. Her voice is too loud to be borne. (remove ‘too’)

(a) Her voice is loud to be borne. (b) Her voice is very loud to bear.
(c) Her voice is so loud that I cannot bear it. (d) Her voice is so loud to be borne.

52. Bob is not as weak as the other boys. (change to Comparative degree)

(a) The other boys are weaker than Bob. (b) Bob is weaker than the other boys.
(c) Bob is the strongest boy. (d) Bob is not the strongest boy.

53. This knife is not sharp at all. (change to positive)

(a) This knife is sharp. (b) This knife is blunt. (c) This knife is not blunt.
(d) This knife is too sharp.

54. A daily walk is refreshes one. (change into adjective)

(a) A daily walk is refreshing. (b) A refreshfully daily walk.

(c) A daily walk refreshfuls one (d) One becomes refreshed when one goes on a
daily walk.

55. You are losing because of your laziness. (change into compound)

(a) You are lazy, therefore, you are losing. (b) Your laziness makes you lose.
(c) You are losing, hence you are lazy. (d) You gave a loss due to laziness.

56. I long to see my hometown again. (change to Exclamatory)

(a) Alas! I may see my hometown again! (b) Hurrah! I may see my hometown again.
(c) Pooh! To see my hometown again! (d) O that I may see my hometown again!

57. He is so cruel that it is boundless. (change into noun)

(a) His cruelness is boundless. (b) His crueltitude is boundless.

(c) His cruelty is boundless. (d) His cruelly is boundless.

58. I do not know in which room she went into. (change into simple)

(a) I do not know the room she went into. (b) The room she went into, I do not know.
(c) I do not know because she went into a room. (d) The room she went into is not known to
me.
59. Maths is not as hard as other subjects. (change to superlative degree)

(a) Maths is not harder than other subjects. (b) Maths is the easiest subject.
(c) Maths is easier than other subjects. (d) Maths is the hardest subject.

60. This cake is so sweet that it cannot be eaten. (use ‘too’)

(a) This cake is too sweet to be eaten. (b) This cake is so sweet that it ca be eaten too.
(c) This cake is too sweet that it cannot be eaten too. (d) This cake is so sweet too that it cannot be
eaten.

Directions (Question No. 61 - 70) : Synthesise the following sentences as directed .

61. No one helped the old man. It was very sad (use Adverb)

(a) It was very sad that no one helped the old man (b) Sadly, no one helped the old man
(c) No one helped the old man and it was very sad (d) No one helped the sad, old man

62. Everyone says that her voice is beautiful (use Noun)

(a) Everyone says that she has a beautiful voice (b) Everyone talked about her beautiful voice
(c) Everyone says that her voice is beauty (d) Everyone talks about the beauty of her voice

63. I saw the advertisement for the TV. I bought it. (use Participial phrase)

(a) I saw the advertisement for the TV and I bought it.

(b) No sooner did I see the advertisement for the TV then I bought it.
(c) Having seen the advertisement for the TV, I bought it.
(d) I bought the TV after seeing the advertisement for it.

64. Go away. Never come back. (use Adversative Conjunction)

(a) Go away and never come back. (b) Go away but never come back.
(c) Go away to never come back. (d) Go away lest you come back.

65. She may cry. She may laugh. It is not certain. (use whether)

(a) It is not certain whether she may cry or laugh.

(b) Whether she may cry or whether she may laugh.
(c) She may cry or she may laugh whether it is not certain.
(d) It is not certain whether she may laugh. She may cry also

66. I have lost my umbrella. It is yellow in colour. (use Adjective clause)

(a) I have lost my yellow umbrella. (b) I have lost my umbrella which is yellow in colour.
(c) I have lost my umbrella and it is yellow in colour. (d) My yellow coloured umbrella has been lost by me.

67. She dropped her keys. She dropped her books also. (use Cumulative conjunction)
(a) She dropped her keys but also dropped her books also.
(b) Not only her keys, but her books also.
(c) She dropped her keys, her books also.
(d) She dropped her keys as well as her books.

68. It is so very dirty. I cannot wear it. (use infinitive ‘to’)

(a) It is too dirty to wear. (b) It is so very dirty to wear.

(c) It is to dirty that I cannot wear it. (d) It is dirty to wear.

69. Clara is my sister. You cannot hate her. (use Noun phrase)

(a) Clara, my sister, cannot be hated by you.

(b) Clara is my sister, therefore, you cannot hate her.
(c) Clara, my sister, you cannot hate her.
(d) Clara cannot be hated by you as she is my sister.

70. He closed the window. He started to prepare for bed. (use Participial phrase)

(a) He closed the window and started to prepare for bed.

(b) He closed the window, then started to prepare for bed.
(c) Closing the window, he started to prepare for bed.
(d) As she closed the window, then he started to prepare for bed.

Directions (Question No. 71 - 80) : Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word .
71. Mark thinks he’s so _______ that all the women want to marry him.

(a) edible (b) eligible (c) legible (d) delible

72. I compliment you on your _______ in helping everyone during the pandemic.

(a) gratuity (b) garrulity (c) gregariousness (d) generosity

73. It does not matter to me whether you _______ my help or not.

(a) accept (b) except (c) asset (d) ascent

74. I am saddened to hear of the _______ of your mother.

(a) lost (b) loose (c) lose (d) loss

75. He is such a _______, he betrays people all the time.

(a) weather cock (b) turn-coat (c) dandy (d) about face

76. I am an _______ in gaming, I’ve only just started.

(a) auteur (b) atelier (c) avatar (d) amateur

77. She speaks so fast. I cannot _______ what she is saying.

(a) perceive (b) receive (c) proceed (d) conceive

78. The gangsters hired a _______ to kill their enemies.

(a) missionary (b) machinery (c) mercenary (d) mercer

79. He never practices what he preaches, he is such a _______.

(a) hyperbole (b) hippocrates (c) kryptonite (d) hypocrite

80. Anna’s _______ is beautiful. No one else can write like her.

(a) cannibalism (b) candidatry (c) calligraphy (d) iconography

Directions (Question No. 81 - 90) : Choose the synonym (same meaning) of the underlined
words.
81. It was inevitable that she would choose him.

(a) undecided (b) unlucky (c) fortunate (d) unavoidable

82. The travelers descended into a valley.

(a) entered (b) go upwards (c) arrived (d) go downwards

83. Tina was a verbose woman whom no one liked very much.

(a) proud (b) silent (c) humble (d) talkative

84. We have gathered sufficient evidence of her guilt.

(a) little (b) enough (c) none (d) all

85. John Mayer is a virtuoso on the guitars.

(a) amateur (b) disaster (c) expert (d) manufacturer

86. His conceit knows no bounds, its amazing.

(a) vanity (b) skill (c) intelligence (d) stupidity

87. He was oblivious to the cruelty of his wife.

(a) aware (b) unaware (c) angered (d) opposite

88. He asked me discreetly if John had stolen the money.

(a) urgently (b) cautiously (c) angrily (d) forthrightly

89. I am always impressed by the fortitude of mothers.

(a) courage (b) knowledge (c) gossipy (d) cheerfulness

90. The man did not know he was in peril as he walked into the garden.

(a) danger (b) protection (c) happiness (d) lost

Directions (Question No. 91 - 100) : Choose the correct antonym (opposite in meaning) of the
following underlined words.
91. He was a most peculiar man who liked collecting towels.

(a) careless (b) normal (c) unusual (d) intelligent

92. The King was hated for his apathy towards the poor.

(a) sympathy (b) cruelty (c) kindness (d) indifference

93. The Queen had a very imperious manner towards the common people.

(a) cruel (b) kind (c) proud (d) humble

94. Tom approached all his decisions in a very decisive manner.

(a) unsure (b) determined (c) arrogant (d) shy

95. The two kingdoms suffered due to the enmity between them.

(a) freedom (b) territory (c) friendship (d) fighting

96. She completed her work with great dexterity.

(a) skill (b) clumsiness (c) haste (d) slowness

97. Their joint decision showed their solidarity.

(a) unity (b) wisdom (c) stupidity (d) division

98. Tom blamed Mary for their accursed marriage.

(a) upcoming (b) postponement (c) hateful (d) blessed

99. Everyone hated the army for their delusional behaviour.

(a) clear-headed (b) fake (c) stupid (d) unaware

100. Kwon always maintained an affable manner with his fans.

(a) friendly (b) calm (c) unfriendly (d) quiet

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO

THE POST OF CIRCLE EDUCATION OFFICER UNDER SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF
MIZORAM, SEPTEMBER, 2022 GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II

Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100

All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions.

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 10) : Choose the correct Part of Speech or their kind as directed in each question.

1. What part of speech is the underlined word? The kidnapped child jumped off a running car.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Noun

2. What part of speech connects words or groups of words?

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Noun

3. Which part of speech expresses a mild or sudden burst of emotion?

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Interjection (d) preposition

4. Which part of speech describes the distance/placement/proximity of one word and another word in a
sentence? Examples: to, on, of, behind, with etc.

(a) Adverb (b) preposition (c) Interjection (d) Conjunction

5. What are the adjectives-a, an and the called?

(a) Articles (b) Comparative (c) Superlative (d) None of these

6. (She/Her) and Sara went to the store. Which is the correct pronoun to use?

(a) She (b) Her (c) Him (d) None of these

7. What type of noun is a noun that names a group of things?

(a) Collective (b) Proper (c) Uncountable (d) Concrete

8. Which part of speech is this underlined word? The boys went inside to eat dinner.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Noun (d) Conjunction

9. Which part of speech is the underlined word? You smell terrible.

(a) Adjective (b) adverb (c) Verb (d) Preposition

10. Freedom is the birthright of every citizen. Identify the part of speech of the underlined word.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

Directions (Questions No. 11 - 20) : Here are some Imperative Sentences, identify and pick the
correct type of Imperatives for each sentence.
11. Leave the child right now.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

12. Forgive us, we will not commit the same mistake again.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

13. Let me show you how to solve this sum.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

14. Health is wealth. So, always take good care of your health.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

15. Do as you are told.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

16. Always show compassion and help the needy.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

17. Stop all your tantrums.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

18. You had (You’d) better finish this assignment in time.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

19. Let me make an effort to help you.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

20. Speak some kind words, please.

(a) Command (b) Advice (c) Request (d) proposal

Directions (Questions No. 21 - 30) : Fill in the blanks with correct forms of the verbs given in
brackets. Select answer from the given options.
21. He __________ (buy) a car one month ago.

(a) bought (b) has bought (c) has been buying (d) had been buying

22. She __________ (leave) for Jammu yesterday.

(a) leaves (b) is leaving (c) has been leaving (d) left

23. My son __________ (write) to me every month.

(a) is writing (b) writes (c) has been writing (d) have been writing

24. Where does he __________ (go) to play in the evening.

(a) go (b) went c) gone (d) none of these

25. This servant __________ (work) with us for ten years.

(a) works (b) has been working (c) is working (d) does work

26. What time __________ (do) you usually reach home in the evening?

(a) do (b) does (c) did (d) have

27. How are you __________ (get) on with your studies?

(a) get (b) got (c) gets (d) getting

28. The family __________ (be) here early next month.

(a) was (b) has been (c) had been (d) will be

29. Tony __________ (wait) for you.

(a) will waiting (b) shall have been waiting (c) will be waiting (d) have been waiting

30. The house __________ (auction) before we reached there.

(a) had been auctioned (b) has been auctioned (c) was auctioning (d) auctioned

Directions (Questions No. 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition choosing the
correct one from the choices provided.
31. What he says has hardly any bearing __________ the lives of tribals.
(a) at (b) for (c) on (d) with

32. Being a religious leader he should not delve __________ politics.

(a) in (b) into (c) with (d) at

33. Let this be an example __________ the troublemakers.

(a) to (b) for (c) with (d) by

34. He was disappointed __________ not finding the doctor in his seat.

(a) on (b) at (c) about (d) for

35. A good judge never gropes __________ the conclusion.

(a) along (b) about (c) to (d) for

36. It is dangerous to enter __________ the enemy camp.

(a) through (b) from (c) into (d) in

37. The customer smashed his fist down __________ the table.

(a) into (b) against (c) on (d) over

38. He has suffered heavy losses, yet he was rolling __________ wealth.

(a) on (b) in (c) with (d) about

39. His conduct smacks __________ recklessness.

(a) in (b) with (c) of (d) through

40. Often we do not get what we pine __________.

(a) for (b) of (c) about (d) by

Directions (Questions No. 41 - 50) : Analyze the following sentences and indicate the kind of
each.
41. The task which your boss entrusted you is risky.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

42. There is no limit to learning more.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

43. Tina was intelligent but didn’t make use of her intelligence and so she failed in the finals.
(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

44. Since it was raining cats and dogs, I didn’t dare to go out.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

45. Some praised the student and some praised the teacher.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

46. Dr. Radhakrishnan, our President, was a philosopher.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

47. Tony as well as his brother Mony owns a car.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

48. The family who lived in this house is on the move.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

49. The old man with a long walking stick could not catch up with his younger friend.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

50. He arrived late for the class because there was a heavy traffic jam on the way.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

Directions (Questions No. 51 - 60) : Identify the type of sentences and choose the correct one
from the choices provided at the end of each.
51. I am no wine connoisseur, but I know what I like.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

52. Please help me find my way back home.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

53. What a lovely day!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

54. I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s you.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

55. Which do you prefer, apple or mango?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

56. Hey, no smoking in here!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

57. Remember to pick up the dry cleaning today.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

58. Keep off the grass.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

59. What kind of house do you want to live in?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

60. Bravo! You have done it again.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

Directions (Questions No. 61 - 70) : Pick the correct clause of the words underlined in the
given sentences.
61. She was saddened by what she had read.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

62. So that he would not ruin the carpet, he took off his shoes.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

63. This apple is attractive but it tastes very bad.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) adverb clause

64. Those people whose names are on the list will go to camp.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

65. The store where the new phone was being sold had a huge line of people outside it.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

66. The big field, where the corn is planted, needs to be mowed

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

67. Those who do not complain are never pitied.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

68. After the chores are done, we will eat ice cream.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

69. Why my pet turtle stares at me all day, is beyond me.

(a) Co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

70. He carried the luggage in order to help the poor man.

(a) co-ordinate clause (b) noun clause (c) adjective clause (d) adverb clause

Directions (Questions No. 71 - 80) : Choose the right meaning of the following idioms and
phrases.
71. To grow upon:

(a) to grow (b) nurture (c) get a stronger hold on something gradually (d) to flourish

72. Bore away:

(a) Dug up (b) get bored (c) won (d) passed time

73. Get the better of:

(a) Advantage over (b) be better off (c) take the better things and leave the rest (d) take advantage of

74. At the drop of a hat:

(a) As soon as it was spoken (b) done easily without any preparation
(c) done in an instant (d) after something is done

75. Keep at bay:

(a) Keep at a distance (b) keep at the sea-shore (c) keep in mind (d) keep thinking about something

76. Hornet’s nest:

(a) A bee’s house (b) a violent situation (c) a busy house (d) a dangerous place

77. To eat away:

(a) Finish (b) corrode (c) destroy (d) eat up

78. Trump up:

(a) Encourage (b) fabricate (c) trump card (d) break

79. Hold one’s horse:

(a) Keep one’s expectations (b) keep one’s gift (c) have patience (d) high on energy

80. Never-never land:

(a) An ideal place (b) dream land (c) a worthless place (d) a useless situation

Directions (Questions No. 81 - 90) : Find the right vocabulary as directed by each question .
81. What is the antonym of the word ‘intrepid’?

(a) Cowardly (b) courageous (c) fearful (d) timid

82. Choose the word which means the opposite of ‘quench’.

(a) Parch (b) douse (c) extinguish (d) smother

83. Pick the option which is the antonym for ‘vicious’.

(a) Passive (b) savage (c) merciless (d) cordial

84. What word has the same meaning as ‘hostility’?

(a) Cynosure (b) antagonism (c) support (d) behemoth

85. Select the right word which means ‘something huge’.

(a) Collusion (b) behemoth (c) trivial (d) piety

86. Find the word which is a synonym for ‘berated’.

(a) Praised (b) supervised (c) reproached (d) detained

87. Select the right antonym of the word ‘amicable’.

(a) Grumpy (b) friendly (c) pleasant (d) affable

88. What word corresponds to the meaning of ‘being implied without being stated’.

(a) Hostile (b) tacit (c) overt (d) generic

89. Which of the following word means ‘to recede back’?

(a) Come (b) forward (c) retreat (d) move

90. Fill in with the appropriate word: ‘The decision will __________ the entire nation.’

(a) Impact (b) impress (c) implant (d) implement

 Directions (Questions No. 91 - 100) : Choose the correct one-word substitutes for the
following group of words.
91. A large bundle bound for storage or transportation.

(a) Bevy (b) Bouquet (c) Bale (d) Brood

92. Open refusal to obey orders

(a) Obedience (b) Defiance (c) Compliance (d) Adherence

93. Critical judge of any art and craft

(a) Comrade (b) Curator (c) Connoisseur (d) Crusader

94. Something that is to your advantage but happened by chance

(a) Occidental (b) Purposeful (c) Deliberate (d) Fortuitous

95. A song sung at a burial

(a) Hymn (b) Dirge (c) Ballad (d) Sonnet

96. A person who has an irresistible impulse to steal

(a) Pyromania (b) Dipsomania (c) Megalomania (d) Kleptomaniac

97. One who works for the good of others

(a) Antagonist (b) Atheist (c) Altruist (d) Agnostic

98. A place where Buddhist monks live

(a) Stupa (b) Temple (c) Monastery (d) Pagoda

99. Seat on elephant’s back

(a) Heath (b) Bridle (c) Rump (d) Howdah

100. A group of worshippers

(a) Congregation (b) Cortege (c) Caravan (d) Crusade

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF
GRADE-V OF MSCS (COOPERATIVE AUDIT OFFICER) UNDER COOPERATION DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF
MIZORAM, DECEMBER, 2022 GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II
Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100 All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions.

Directions (Question No. 1 - 10) : Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined words :
1. He eats in this restaurant once a week.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

2. He was fined a sum of 500 rupees for driving while drunk.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

3. Work hard else you will fail.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Adverb (d) Interjection

4. Time is a valuable commodity.

(a) Adjective (b) Verb (c) Adverb (d) Noun

5. Place your chair next to mine.

(a) Noun (b) Adjective (c) Preposition (d) Conjunction

6. I long to see your face again.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Adjective

7. This is a very long movie.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Noun (d) Adjective

8. I ran after the thief, but was unable to catch him.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Adjective (d) Verb

9. He wore a silver ring on his left hand.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Verb

10. He worked hard to provide for his family.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

Directions (Question No. 11 - 20) : Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb .
11. I ________ this man before tonight.

(a) had never seen (b) have never seen (c) did not see (d) had never saw
12. I sympathized with him for the money that he ________.

(a) lost (b) had lost (c) losed (d) had loosed

13. Right now, the contractor ________ a house next to mine.

(a) has built (b) builds (c) is building (d) had builed

14. I ________ for you since 4:00 pm.

(a) waited (b) was waiting (c) will have been waiting (d) have been waiting

15. She ________ her work by the time we reach home.

(a) was completing (b) will complete (c) will have completed (d) had completed

16. She ________ that you are a complete liar.

(a) thinks (b) thought (c) think (d) is thinking

17. When I see her, I ________ her that I love her.

(a) told (b) will have told (c) will tell (d) will be telling

18. It was too hot to go for a walk, so we ________ indoors all day.

(a) stays (b) were staying (c) stay (d) have been staying

19. She ________ to see me everyday.

(a) came (b) comes (c) is coming (d) had come

20. We ________ to his lecture for over an hour when he suddenly ran out.

(a) listened (b) had been listening (c) were listening (d) had listened

Directions (Question No. 21 - 30) : Fill in the blanks with the correct adverbs or adjectives .
21. There were a ________ questions that I could not answer.

(a) few (b) many (c) little (d) some

22. I asked him how ________ money he had, and he refused to answer.

(a) much (b) many (c) any (d) few

23. She worked ________ so that she could be financially stable.

(a) hardly (b) hardily (c) hard (d) hardsomely

24. The Director said that he was ________ happy with our project.
(a) too (b) so (c) much (d) very

25. She was ________ shocked by the appearance of the building.

(a) completedly (b) completely (c) complete (d) completedness

26. The new property is ________ in shape.

(a) circle (b) circuitous (c) circuit (d) circular

27. My scooter can only go ________.

(a) foreword (b) forwardly (c) forward (d) forwarded

28. He moved ________ into the room to see everything clearly

. (a) further (b) farther (c) furthest (d) farly

29. There is ________ food for all of us.

(a) amplify (b) ample (c) amplitude (d) amply

30. Jamie is my ________ friend.

(a) closed (b) closely (c) close (d) closet

Directions (Question No. 31 - 40) : Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions or
conjunctions.
31. I will not help you ________ you try your best as well.

(a) lest (b) if (c) unless (d) as long as

32. I was beaten ________ a stick for my disobedience.

(a) with (b) through (c) by (d) of

33. Not ________ he but his sister also is to blame.

(a) only (b) but (c) just (d) except

34. My house is ________ the school.

(a) next (b) near (c) nearly (d) nearest

35. The high-jumper jumped ________ the rope.

(a) on (b) above (c) atop (d) over

36. He betrayed me, ________ I have punished him.

(a) since (b) therefore (c) however (d) for

37. My grandparents live in a small cabin ________ that hill.

(a) between (b) beyond (c) betwixt (d) besides

38. I rarely see him ________ he lived just a few rooms from mine.

(a) except (b) as though (c) although (d) unless

39. I will not forgive you ________ if you begged me.

(a) but (b) as (c) and (d) even

40. The four thieves divided the money equally ________ themselves.

(a) between (b) among (c) unto (d) into

Directions (Question No.41 - 50) : Change the following as directed .

41. He ran out of money. He had to curb his spending habits. (to Compound sentence)

(a) He ran out of money, so he had to curb his spending habits.

(b) Running out of money, he had to curb his spending habits
(c) He ran out of money, he had to curb his spending habits.
(d) He had to curb his spending habits, he ran out of money.

42. He was wealthy. He was unhappy. (to Complex)

(a) Although he was wealthy, he was unhappy. (b) He was wealthy and unhappy.
(c) Being wealthy, he was unhappy. (d) He was wealthy, he was unhappy.

43. Surdas was a poet. He was blind. (to Simple)

(a) Surdas was a poet and blind. (b) Surdas was a poet but blind.
(c) Surdas was blind and a poet. (d) Surdas was a blind poet.

44. You should finish your work. Then you can go home. (to Simple)

(a) You should finish your work and go home. (b) After finishing your work, you can go home.
(c) You can go home if you finish your work. (d) You should finish your work and only then, you
can go home.

45. He worked hard. He still failed. (to Compound)

(a) Working hard, he still failed. (b) He worked hard, yet he still failed.
(c) He worked hard to fail. (d) Working hardly, he still failed.

46. Here comes the girl. She stole my heart. (to Complex)
 (a) The girl stole my heart and is coming. (b) Here comes the girl and she stole my heart.
(c) Here comes the girl but she stole my heart. (d) Here comes the girl who stole my heart.

47. It is very spicy. I cannot eat it. (to Simple)

(a) It is too spicy to be eaten. (b) It is very spicy, so I cannot eat it.
(c) Since it is very spicy, I cannot eat it. (d) It is very spicy yet I cannot eat it.

48. Walking fast, he reached the station on time. (to Compound)

(a) He walked fast, he reached the station on time.

(b) He walked fast and hence he reached the station on time.
(c) He walked fast to reach the station on time.
(d) He walked too fast to reach the station on time.

49. She is an heiress. Everyone knows that. (to Complex)

(a) Everyone knows that she is an heiress. (b) She is an heiress and everyone knows that.
(c) She is an heiress, yet everyone knows that. (d) That she is an heiress is known to us.

50. This is the house. Michael was born here. (to Complex)

(a) This is the house and Michael was born here. (b) That Michael was born in this house.
(c) This is the house where Michael was born. (d) This is the house where Michael was born here.

Directions (Question No. 51 - 60) : Analyse the following by picking out the clause mentioned
in brackets.
51. This is the boy who rescued my cat. (Adjectival clause)

(a) This is (b) the boy (c) who rescued my cat (d) my cat

52. She is the girl whom I shall marry. (Main clause)

(a) She is (b) She is the girl (c) the girl (d) whom I shall marry

53. Where she went is not known to me (Noun clause)

(a) Where she went (b) it is not known to me (c) is not known (d) to me

54. Wait here till I come back (adverbial clause)

(a) Wait here (b) till i (c) come back (d) till I come back

55. She failed because she did not work. (main clause)

(a) She failed (b) because she did not work (c) she did not work (d) because

56. We work so that we may enjoy later. (Adverbial clause)

(a) We work (b) so that we may enjoy later (c) so that (d) we may enjoy later

57. Nobody knows it better than I do. (adverbial clause)

(a) Nobody knows it (b) better than (c) better than I do (d) than I do

58. It is certain that we are too late (Noun clause)

(a) It is certain (b) we are too late (c) that we are too late (d) too late

59. The man who found the dog met me yesterday. (adjectival clause)

(a) The man (b) who found the dog (c) met me yesterday (d) the man met me yesterday

60. I will do it since you want me to do it. (Main clause)

(a) I will do it (b) since (c) since you want me to do it (d) to do it

Directions (Question No. 61 - 70) : Synthesize the following sentences as directed .

61. The baby cried for milk. It crawled to its mother. (use a Participle)

(a) The baby cried for milk and crawled to its mother. (b) Crying for milk, the baby crawled to its mother.
(c) The baby cried for milk to crawl to its mother. (d) The baby cried and crawled to its mother.

62. The class was over. The students left the classroom. (use Participial phrase)

(a) The class having been over, the students left the classroom.
(b) The class was over and the students left the classroom.
(c) Since the class was over, the students left the classroom.
(d) The students left the classroom as the class was over.

63. I have many people depending on me. I need a lot of strength. (use Infinitives)

(a) Since I have many people depending on me, I need a lot of strength.
(b) I have many people depending on me, therefore I need a lot of strength.
(c) I need a lot of strength to support the many people depending on me.
(d) Having many people depending on me, I need a lot of strength.

64. She could not complete her work. It was very sad. (use Adverb)

(a) Sadly, she could not complete her work. (b) It was sad that she could not complete her work.
(c) She could not complete her work and it was sad. (d) Unable to complete her work, it was sad.

65. He was punished. He was fined also. (use Cumulative conjunction)

(a) He was punished but he was fined. (b) He was punished for he was fined.
(c) Being fined, he was punished also. (d) He was punished as well as fined.
66. Her voice was too loud. I cannot enjoy her singing. (remove ‘too’)

(a) Her voice was loud that I cannot enjoy her singing.
(b) Her voice was so loud that I cannot enjoy her singing.
(c) Her voice, being loud, I cannot enjoy her singing.
(d) I cannot enjoy her singing as her voice was too loud.

67. Para is smart. No other student can compare to him. (change to Comparative degree)

(a) Para is the smartest student. (b) Para is smartest among all the students.
(c) Para is smarter than any other student. (d) Para is smart than any other student.

68. He has died. The rumour is true. (use Noun clause)

(a) He has died and the rumour is true. (b) The rumour that he has died is true.
(c) The rumour is true as he has died. (d) He has died is a true rumour.

69. Do as you like. Don’t blame me if you fail. (use Adversative conjunction)

(a) Do as you like if you don’t blame me if you fail. (b) Don’t blame me if you fail doing what you like.
(c) Do as you like and don’t blame me if you fail. (d) Do as you like, only don’t blame me if you fail.

70. It is so hot. I cannot function properly. (use Infinitive)

(a) It is too hot to function properly. (b) It is so hot that I cannot function properly too.
(c) It is too hot so that I cannot function properly. (d) It is so hot too that I cannot function properly.

Directions (Question No. 71 - 80) : Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word.
71. I was hungry but I could not find anything ________ in their kitchen.

(a) eligible (b) edible (c) audible (d) legible

72. I offered her my sympathies at the ________ of their mother.

(a) lost (b) loose (c) lose (d) loss

73. I offered her my help but she would not ________ it.

(a) accept (b) except (c) expect (d) accede

74. Ever since his illness, he has become a ________ and no longer drinks alcohol.

(a) turn-coat (b) teetotaler (c) teeter-totter (d) tattletale

75. He is an ________ painter and dancer.

(a) adopt (b) adept (c) adapt (d) addict

76. The airplane will ________ from the clouds as it gets ready to land.

(a) decent (b) descend (c) descent (d) dissent

77. I asked the gatekeeper to let us ________ the entrance.

(a) through (b) trough (c) tough (d) thorough

78. I was ________ of the car slowly moving towards me.

(a) conscience (b) consensus (c) consent (d) conscious

79. Death is an ________ part of human existence.

(a) inedible (b) indelible (c) inevitable (d) ineligible

80. The king hired a ________ to kill all his enemies.

(a) mercenary (b) missionary (c) mercer (d) machinery

Directions (Question No. 81 - 85) : Choose the correct antonym of the underlined words.
81. He was oblivious to the crowd around him.

(a) obvious (b) aware (c) unaware (d) invisible

82. The king’s army was so strong they were almost invincible.

(a) defenceless (b) perfect (c) invisible (d) penetrable

83. We know our true friends during moments of adversity.

(a) misfortune (b) prosperity (c) happiness (d) war

84. He is handsome but his apathy towards poor people makes him ugly.

(a) passion (b) sympathy (c) mistreatment (d) cruelty

85. I asked the operator to magnify the image on the computer.

(a) reduce (b) maximize (c) sharpen (d) dull

Directions (Question No. 86 - 90) : Choose the correct synonym of the underlined words.
86. His perseverance ultimately led to his success

(a) defeat (b) persistence (c) corruption (d) kindness

87. He asked me discreetly whether I knew the thief or not.

(a) loudly (b) angrily (c) cautiously (d) carelessly

88. I was amazed by the fortitude of the young man.

(a) courage (b) kindness (c) cruelty (d) fickleness

89. John was a candid person whom I liked tremendously.

(a) humorous (b) sarcastic (c) beautiful (d) frank

90. He was a peculiar man whom I met while travelling to Delhi.

(a) unusual (b) normal (c) careful (d) intelligent

Directions (Question No. 91 - 100) : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idioms.

91. He went over and above his duty in defending the townspeople.

(a) to be negligent (b) in addition to (c) disobeying one’s superiors (d) disregarding one’s duty

92. He searched high and low for his dog.

(a) everywhere (b) dangerous places (c) enlisting help (d) performing a task lazily

93. The community grew by leaps and bounds after he became their leader.

(a) slowly (b) rapidly (c) illegally (d) to deteriorate

94. He attacked me without rhyme or reason.

(a) with full might (b) in a half-hearted manner (c) with great anger (d) without a cause

95. My father was a close-fisted man.

(a) violent (b) kind (c) silent (d) miserly

96. Peter liked to hold his cards close to his chest when dealing with people.

(a) secretive (b) effeminate (c) talk too much (d) touch people needlessly

97. Tom caught the eye when he came to our town.

(a) to flirt with (b) to attract attention (c) to cause disgust (d) to make people laugh

98. My efforts to marry her eventually ended in smoke.

(a) to have a happy ending (b) still undecided (c) to come to nothing (d) leading to enmity

99. The decision to pardon him hangs in the balance.

(a) to be uncertain (b) favourable (c) unfavourable (d) decided by voting

100. My marriage to her brother was the bone of contention between the two of us.

(a) a binding bond (b) cause of dispute (c) reason for friendship (d) cause of happiness

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR JUNIOR GRADE OF MIZORAM LEGAL SERVICE (MLS) UNDER
LAW & JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, JULY-2023 ENGLISH

SECTION - B (50 Marks)

All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions. This Section should be answered only
on the OMR Response Sheet provided.

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 5) : Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words:

1. Mr. Nott still retains his plebian lifestyle despite being a millionaire.

(a) Low class (b) Aristocratic (c) Active (d) Reclusive

2. His sterling qualities ensures that he is elected as President once again.

(a) Courageous (b) Corrupt (c) Arrogant (d) Excellent

3. She has given me indispensable advice regarding my career prospects.

(a) Essential (b) Irrelevant (c) Incorrect (d) Accurate

4. The pandemic has shown us how resilient we could be.

(a) Fragile (b) Strong (c) caring (d) selfish

5. Normally shy, Theo can be quite hilarious once he feels comfortable.

(a) Talkative (b) Aggressive (c) Funny (d) Sarcastic

Directions (Questions No. 6 - 10): Choose the correct antonyms of the underlined words:

6. Recent events have made them impoverished.

(a) Careful (b) Lazy (c) Rich (d) Poor

7. The Company was declared insolvent due to mismanagement.

(a) Bankrupt (b) Illegitimate (c) Prosperous (d) Legitimate

8. I am admiring of your loyalty to me.

(a) Impressed (b) Unaffected (c) Scornful (d) Amazed

9. She is tenacious in getting what she wants.

(a) Determined (b) Firm (c) Uncertain (d) Weak

10. He gave her a subtle smile when she walked by.

(a) Blatant (b) Hidden (c) Sincere (d) Insincere

Directions (Question No. 11 - 15) : Complete the following sentences with the appropriate
prepositions:
11. She has bought the apartment _________ mine.

(a) upon (b) on (c) above (d) onto

12. The headmaster distributed the books _________ the students.

(a) between (b) among (c) by (d) within

13. The poor man was beaten _________ a stick.

(a) by (b) with (c) over (d) around

14. She was crying _________ her broken heart last night.

(a) for (b) with (c) on (d) over

15. She agreed to put me _________ for the night as there were no vacant rooms anywhere else.

(a) under (b) in (c) up (d) on

Directions (Question No 16 - 20) : Join the sentences using appropriate conjunctions:

16. I will forgive you _________ you truly repent.

(a) unless (b) as though (c) if (d) despite

17. Keep quiet _________ he sees you.

(a) for (b) because (c) if (d) lest

18. He succeeded _________ the many obstacles in his way.

(a) because (b) despite (c) Even though (d) while

19. You asked, _________ I came.

(a) since (b) although (c) therefore (d) unless

20. We had a good time at the beach, _________ it rained.

(a) although (b) because (c) lest (d) for

Directions (Question No. 21 - 30): Complete the following sentences with the appropriate
forms of the verbs.
21. He _________ in Aizawl ever since his father was transferred there a year ago.

(a) was living (b) had been living (c) lived (d) has lived

22. The baby _________ every time she sees me.

(a) cries (b) cried (c) is crying (d) has cried

23. She _________ into an old friend while she was on vacation.

(a) was running (b) runs (c) ran (d) has been running

24. We _________ more frequently as the project progresses.

(a) will be meeting (b) will have met (c) will have been meeting (d) will be met

25. The Principal _________ to see you.

(a) wanted (b) want (c) is wanting (d) wants

26. I _________ a letter to the editor expressing my disappointment.

(a) had wrote (b) have written (c) write (d) writes

27. It was a sunny day, so we _________ to the lake to cool down.

(a) go (b) goes (c) gone (d) went

28. I want to _________ a parcel to my cousin in boarding school.

(a) sent (b) send (c) sends (d) sended

29. She _________ not want me to talk to you last night.

(a) did (b) does (c) do (d) don’t

30. You must _________ to follow the rules.

(a) agreed (b) agrees (c) have agreed (d) agree

Directions (Question No. 31 - 35) : Complete the following by making the verb agree with its
subject:
31. Either he or I _________ mistaken.

(a) am (b) is (c) are (d) was

32. Rama, as well as Para and Liana, _________ curry.

(a) like (b) likes (c) is liking (d) are liking

33. You, who _________ my friend, should not betray me.

(a) is (b) are (c) am (d) were

34. A black and a white cow _________ purchased by my mother this morning.

(a) is (b) was (c) are (d) were

35. The mob _________ dispersed by the police after an hour of negotiation.

(a) has been (b) have been (c) is (d) are

Directions (Question No. 36 - 40) : Choose the correct indirect form of speech of the following
direct sentences.
36. The king said, “Execute this man immediately”.

(a) The king said that to execute this man immediately.

(b) The king said to them to execute this man immediately.
(c) The king ordered them to execute that man immediately.
(d) The king requested them to execute that man immediately.

37. She said, “Will you help me, please?”

(a) She said that if he will help her.

(b) She asked if he will help her please.
(c) She requested him to help her.
(d) She questioned whether he would help her or not.

38. He said, “I saw my teacher last night”

(a) He said that he had seen his teacher the previous night
(b) He said that he saw his teacher last night
(c) He said that he had been seeing his teacher the previous night
(d) He said that he saw his teacher the previous night

39. Anu said to Ram, “I will call you”

(a) Anu told Ram that she would call him

(b) Anu said to Ram that he will call you
(c) Anu told Ram that she will call him
(d) Anu told Ram that I will call you

40. He said, “Hurrah! We have won the match!”

(a) He said that hurrah! They have won the match!

(b) He exclaimed with sadness that they have won the match
(c) He said that they have won the match
(d) He exclaimed with joy that they had won the match

Directions (Question No. 41 - 45): Choose the correct passive form of the following sentences
below:
41. Sugar tastes sweet

(a) Sweet is tasted by sugar (b) Sweet is done by sugar

(c) Sugar is sweet when tasted (d) Sweet is the taste of sugar

42. She is writing a letter to him.

(a) A letter was written by him to her. (b) A letter is being written to him by her.
(c) A letter was being written to him by her. (d) He is written a letter by her.

43. I saw you yesterday at the mall.

(a) You were sawn by me yesterday at the mall. (b) You had been seen by me yesterday at the mall.
(c) You were seen by me yesterday at the mall. (d) You were being seen by me yesterday at the
mall.

44. You are to assist him in every way

(a) He is to be assisted by you in every way (b) He must be assisted by you in every way
(c) He should have been assisted by you in every way (d) He will be assisted by you in every way

45. Mother has chopped the pineapples

(a) The pineapples are being chopped by mother (b) The pineapples are chopped by mother
(c) The pineapples have been chopped by mother (d) The pineapples were chopping by
mother
Directions (Question No. 46 - 50) : Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases below:
46. To hit the sack

(a) To engage in a fight (b) To perform physical exercises

(c) To complete one’s work (d) To go to sleep

47. To cut corners

(a) To run about (b) To do something in the easiest and least expensive manner
(c) to cheat someone out of what is rightfully theirs (d) to make friends with someone

48. to draw the line

(a) to put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen (b) to make someone your enemy
(c) to start on a pending work (d) to agree with someone

49. a dime a dozen

(a) a deadly mistake (b) very common and ordinary

(c) to avoid saying something (d) very rare and expensive

50. a snowball effect

(a) to avoid something

(b) something that is done only to please others and not oneself
(c) to do something you have been wanting to do for a long time
(d) something that can continue to get more and more out of control

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT

TO THE POST OF GEOLOGIST JUNIOR UNDER COMMERCE & INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM, AUGUST, 2023 GENERAL ENGLISH PAPER - II
Time Allowed : 2 hours Full Marks : 100 All questions carry equal mark of 1 each. Attempt all questions.

Directions (Questions No. 1 - 10) : Choose the correct Parts of Speech from the options given.
Follow the instructions for each question.
1. This is a depressing time to be living in London as people are arguing over the election.
(a) Interjection (b) Adjective (c) Adverb (d) Verb

2. Take your first left then go over the bridge.

(a) Noun (b) Preposition (c) Verb (d) Adverb

3. There is a party next week though I don’t think I can go.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Adverb (d) Verb

4. The music I listen to everyday cannot be retrieved.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

5. The children as well as adults are having Pizza today.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Adjective (d) Adverb

6. My teacher asked me to complete the work tomorrow.

(a) Noun (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) preposition

7. The red car keys that you lost yesterday are on the table in the corner.

(a) Verb (b) Conjunction (c) Preposition (d) Interjection

8. Hey! You are standing on my foot.

(a) Preposition (b) Conjunction (c) Interjection (d) Noun

9. They are playing for the entertainment.

(a) Noun (b) Pronoun (c) Verb (d) Adverb

10. It is more expensive to travel on Friday, so I will leave on Thursday evening.

(a) Verb (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

Directions (Questions No. 11 - 20) : Identify the type of Imperative sentences and pick out the
correct answer from the given types.
11. Do not touch me.

(a) Request (b) Warning (c) Advice (d) Invitation

12. Close the door just now.

(a) Invitation (b) Advice (c) Command (d) Warning

13. Try to do your work on time.

(a) A warning (b) Instruction (c) Command (d) Advice

14. Let us go for an evening walk.

(a) Command (b) Proposal (c) Invitation (d) Request

15. Please do the needful before anyone comes to know.

(a) Command (b) Proposal (c) Invitation (d) Request

16. Go straight ahead and take the right turn.

(a) Invitation (b) Instruction (c) Proposal (d) Command

17. Keep yourselves neat and tidy.

(a) Advice (b) Proposal (c) Invitation (d) Warning

18. Come to the wedding reception of our sister.

(a) Order (b) Proposal (c) Instruction (d) Invitation

19. Get out of my way.

(a) Command (b) Proposal (c) Advice (d) Warning

20. No smoking in this area.

(a) Proposal (b) Prohibition (c) Advice (d) Command

Directions (Questions No. 21 - 30) : Fill in the blanks with correct forms of the verbs given in
brackets. Select answer from the given options.
21. The doctor told him to stop _________ (smoke) and take a trip.

(a) smoke (b) smokes (c) smoked (d) smoking

22. I have decided _________ (study) more and improve my overall average.

(a) studies (b) studied (c) to study (d) to studies

23. They _________ (come) here next week to visit my office.

(a) are coming (b) will comes (c) comes (d) coming

24. Would you mind _________ (open) the window, please? It’s hot here.

(a) to open (b) opening (c) opens (d) opened

25. He usually _________ (do) his homework in his room.

 (a) do (b) does (c) is doing (d) done

26. Lalita _________ (weep) loudly on her cousin’s demise.

(a) wept (b) weep (c) is weeping (d) are weeping

27. Her boss _________ (fall) asleep while she was giving a presentation.

(a) falls (b) fell (c) is falling (d) is fallen

28. Rain _________ (be) the most significant source of water.

(a) is (b) will be (c) being (d) will have been

29. Firoz _________ (has) his breakfast. Then he left for meeting.

(a) has (b) had (c) will have (d) is having

30. Samaira was kitting when I _________ (go) to the office.

(a) go (b) went (c) gone (d) will go

Directions (Questions No. 31 - 40) : Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition provided at
the end of each question.
31. The governess distributed chocolates _________ the two brothers.

(a) among (b) between (c) for (d) of

32. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born _________ 23rd January.

(a) on (b) at (c) by (d) of

33. The cat jumped _________ the table to the sofa.

(a) above (b) off (c) from (d) of

34. Mary has known Penelope _________ she was a baby girl.

(a) for (b) since (c) from (d) in

35. I was stunned _________ her graceful performance.

(a) with (b) at (c) by (d) of

36. Did you know Mr. Timons has been suffering _________ tuberculosis for two years?

(a) with (b) from (c) of (d) by

37. Jenny was being impolite _________ everyone at the party.

(a) to (b) with (c) at (d) by

38. Priya’s house is _________ Rahul’s.

(a) after (b) besides (c) in front (d) next to

39. The dog ran _________ the street while the car was coming from the opposite direction.

(a) across (b) into (c) at (d) within

40. The peon will come _________ the afternoon.

(a) by (b) in (c) for (d) of

Directions (Questions No. 41 - 50) : Analyze the following sentences and indicate the kind of
each.
41. The train leaves every day at 18 hours.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

42. The dress which you are wearing is expensive.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

43. I and my sister don’t see each other anymore.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

44. She couldn’t hear you because the radio was on.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

45. I never wrote the letter nor did I call him.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

46. Since I believed his words I didn’t ask for a proof.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

47. Some praise the work, and some praise the architect.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

48. The Rhine flows between France and Germany.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

49. I have known him for a long time, yet I have never understood him.
(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

50. The boy who lives in this room is a collegian.

(a) Simple (b) Compound (c) Complex

Directions (Questions No. 51 - 60) : Identify the type of sentences and choose the correct one
from the choices provided at the end of each.
51. Wow! What a beauty!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

52. Can you please help me find my shoes?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

53. What a gorgeous room!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

54. I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing, I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) exclamatory

55. Which one is your car, blue or green?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

56. That was a great match indeed!

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

57. Get off the car now.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

58. How did you arrive so early?

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

59. The suspicious man took his large hat off and ran as fast as he could.

a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

60. Kindly join us for lunch after the reception.

(a) Declarative (b) Imperative (c) Interrogative (d) Exclamatory

 Directions (Questions No. 61 - 70) : Choose the correct type of clause for the words underlined
in the given sentences.
61. Call the police when you need their help.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

62. I am sure my team will win as they have been practicing for months diligently.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

63. The teacher hated the students who waste time.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

64. Whatever you do, do it with sincerity.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

65. You will live a good life as long as you think positively.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

66. You can buy whatever you need from the shop across the street.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

67. The Jeep, which is red in colour, consumes more diesel.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

68. Everyone here know that the incident is true.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun claus (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

69. The building, where he lives, consists of many apartments.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

70. I worked as a cook while I was living in Bangaluru.

(a) Main clause (b) Noun clause (c) Adjective clause (d) Adverb clause

Directions (Questions No. 71 - 80) : In each of the following questions a statement has been
given with underlined text. You are required to replace the underlined text with correct Idioms
or phrases given in the options.
71. The Principal was very angry when he heard that boys had fought over a room sharing in the hostel.
(a) up in arms (b) very upset (c) a field day (d) a mare’s nest

72. Mary had a bad experience in relationship in the past, now, she is in a state of confusion whether she
should marry someone or not.

(a) All at Sea (b) Wrapped one’s brain around

(c) Playing ducks and drakes (d) At one’s beck and call

73. Being an atheist, he differs strongly with his parents’ teachings on principles and the idea of the almighty.

(a) Call a spade a spade (b) Burn the midnight oil (c) At loggerheads (d) Keep one at bay

74. A video call from my favourite film star on my birthday was a complete surprise.

(a) A damp squib (b) Bolt from the blue (c) A field day (d) A mare’s nest

75. She has to begin gaining experience if she wishes to join the media industry.

(a) Cost an arm and a leg (b) Get one’s feet wet
(c) Cross one’s T’s and dots (d) To sit on the fence

76. America and China own the biggest part in the investment of the top companies of the world.

(a) Under its control (b) A damp squib (c) Lion’s share (d) A mare’s nest

77. The point of argument between the two brothers is the ancestral property of their forefathers.

(a) Breakdown (b) Reaped the harvest (c) Gained ground (d) Bond of contention

78. A large crowd was anticipated for the art exhibition by the organisers, but it did not happen.

(a) Breakdown (b) A house of cards (c) On the cards (d) Keep up with

79. She is extremely happy, since she heard the news of her destination engagement.

(a) Boil the ocean (b) Blow hot and cold (c) Cut corners (d) On cloud nine

80. Hamis is of the opinion that he can do without other’s help for his new business.

(a) Crack a deal (b) plough a lonely furrow (c) Blow hot and cold (d) Cut corners

Directions (Questions No. 81 - 90) : Choose the correct alternative which is closest in meaning
to the given sentence.
81. My grandfather was a farmer and he _________ three acres of land.

(a) cultivated (b) advanced (c) grown (d) cultured

82. The _________ in the room was overpowering, making it difficult to breathe.
(a) cent (b) sent (c) scent (d) ascent

83. “Eleven candidates _________ for today’s interview.”

(a) turned over (b) turned up (c) turned down (d) turned out

84. When it started to rain, the children took shelter in a _________ hut.

(a) close (b) nearly (c) near (d) nearby

85. Joe Biden beats _________ president Donald Trump.

(a) incumbent (b) holder (c) bearer (d) occupant

86. Some people _________ themselves into believing that they are indispensable to the institution they work
for.

(a) keep (b) fool (c) delude (d) denigrate

87. A cup of water was enough to _________ his thirst.

(a) satisfy (b) quench (c) appease (d) extinguish

88. I should have stopped the thief then and there. But it never even _________ to me that I should.

(a) suggested (b) occurred (c) reminded (d) happened

89. She had better _________ the room.

(a) enter (b) request (c) move (d) call

90. The strike in the paper mill has resulted in a _________ loss.

(a) commendable (b) voluminous (c) colossal (d) comprehensive

Directions (Questions No. 91 - 100) : Choose the correct one-word substitutes from the
choices provided for the following group of words.
91. A hater of knowledge and learning.

(a) Bibliophile (b) Philologist (c) Misogynist (d) Misologist

92. Commencement of words with the same letter.

(a) Pun (b) Alliteration (c) transferred epithet (d) Oxymoron

93. A lady’s umbrella is

(a) Parasol (b) Granary (c) Epitaph (d) Aviary

94. A person who loves everybody:

(a) Cosmopolitan (b) Fratricide (c) Altruistic (d) Aristocrat

95. A disease which spread by contact:

(a) incurable (b) infactious (c) contagious (d) fatal

96. International destruction of racial groups:

(a) Matricide (b) Regicide (c) Genocide (d) Homicide

97. Custom of having many wives:

(a) Misogamy (b) Bigamy (c) Polygamy (d) Monogamy

98. One who has good taste for food:

(a) Gourmet (b) Curator (c) Parasite (d) Stoic

99. That which cannot be avoided:

(a) Inevitable (b) Irreparable (c) Incomparable (d) Indisputable

100. Group of stars:

(a) Orbit (b) Constellation (c) Solar system (d) Comet * * * * * * *

MIZORAMP PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF INSPECTOR

OF LEGAL METROLOGY UNDER FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, GOV’T OF
MIZORAM, NOVEMBER 2023
Time Allowed :2 hours Full Mark :100

Directions (Questions 1-10): Name the part of speech of the underlined words in the given sentence :
1. The tall man is in the shop

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

2.There is a wonderful restaurant in this city.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

3. The realtor walked slowly towards the door.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

4. Mawii went to the market with her tools.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) pronoun (d) adverb

5. Hurrah! Our team has won the match.

(a) interjection (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

6. The workers forced the administrator to resign.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

7. Smoking is unhealthy choice.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

8. Dreams never turn into reality unless you wake up.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) conjunction (d) adverb

9. One will find that many choices are available in the catalogue.

(a) adverb (b) verb (c) adjective (d) noun

10. Zami and Rema were in the building last night.

(a) noun (b) verb (c) adjective (d) adverb

Directions (Questions 11-20 ); Choose the correct form of the verb given in the bracket:

11. The family _____in this city for the last ten years.(live)

(a) lived (b) lives (c) has been living (d) was living

12.Thanga _____ to school every day. (go)

(a) went (b) is going (c) go (d) goes

13. Rosanga _____ a new car yesterday.(buy)

(a) is buying (b) bought (c) buys (d) have bought

14. Hriati _____ her lessons when you return.(learn)

(a) will be learning (b)learned (c) learns (d) has been learning

15. The man _____ up his son early in the morning.(wake)

(a) is waking (b) awoke (c) woke (d) waked

16. I ______ at the company for five years when I got the promotion.(work)

(a) has been working (b) had been working (c) worked (d) was working

17. The parade _____by the time Rinpuia gets out of bed.(end)

(a) ends (b) ended (c) will have ended (d) has ended

18. Hriati______ the news later in the evening.(watch)

(a) will watch (b) watches (c) watched (d) is watching

19. The Headmaster _______to see you now.(want)

(a) is wanting (b) wants (c) was wanting (d) wanted

20. The board of directors ______ this agenda tomorrow(discuss)

(a) will have discussed (b) discuss (c) discussed (d) will discuss

Directions (Questions 21-30): Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks:

21. The cow was beaten _____ a stick.

(a) by (b) with (c) under (d) over

22. The women was born______ Sialsuk,Mizoram.

(a) on (b) in (c) beyond (d) above

23. Please pour the juice______ the glass.

(a) in 9b) onto (c) into (d) unto

24. Tommy has been ill_______ three days.

(a) since (b) till (c) on (d) for

25. The workers were building a stone bridge______ the river.

(a) above (b) beyond (c) across (d) beside

26. The community depends ______ you to make a statement.

(a) for (b) on (c) of (d) with

27. The grandfather distributed his wealth_______ his son and daughter.

(a) amongst (b) among (c) besides (d) between

28.The forest in Khawzawl abounds______ wild animals.

(a) with (b) among (c) over (d) from

29.He is an optimist who always hopes______ the best.

(a) in (b) of (c) for (d) over

30.We expect the Chairman to distribute chocolates_______ the students.

(a) between (c) over (c) within (d) among

Directions (Questions 31- 40): Identify which kind of pronoun the underlined word is in the
following sentence:
31.This is my book.

(a) personal pronoun (b) demonstrative pronoun (c) indefinite pronoun (d)distributive pronoun

32.Each of them is to blame.

(a) personal pronoun (b) demonstrative pronoun (c) indefinite pronoun (d)distributive pronoun

33. Whom are you looking for?

(a) distributive pronoun (b) demonstrative pronoun (c) interrogative pronoun (d) indefinite pronoun

34. This is the house that my parents had build.

(a) demonstrative pronoun (b) relative pronoun (C) indefinite pronoun (d) personal pronoun

35. We enjoyed ourselves at the festival last night.

(a) personal pronoun (b) demonstrative pronoun (c) relative pronoun (d) reflexive pronoun

36. There are some of us who were born to be wild.

(a) reflexive pronoun (b) relative pronoun (c) indefinite pronoun (d) distributive pronoun

37. The shoes in the cabinet are mine .

(a) personal pronoun (b) interrogative pronoun (c) indefinite pronoun (d) distributive pronoun

38. This lunch box is what my mother needs.

(a) interrogative pronoun (b) indefinite pronoun (c) reflexive pronoun (d) relative pronoun

39. She seated herself before the ushers could assist her.

(a) reflexive pronoun (b) relative pronoun (c) personal pronoun (d) distributive pronoun

40. Which of these paintings do you want to buy?

(a) indefinite pronoun (b) reflexive pronoun (c) interrogative pronoun (d) distributive pronoun

Directions (Questions 41-50): Analyse the sentences and choose the correct option:
41. Nunsanga and Remmawia are best friends.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

42. Muana is studying for the test and his sister is learning how to cook.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

43. Gabrielle realised that the plane was late while she was waiting at the airport.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

44. I was unable to finish the project because I reached home late.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

45. David went to the market but Sallie went to the office meeting.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

46. Danmawii invited her friends to her housewarming party.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

47. The manager, whom I saw yesterday, offer me a position in his new company.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

48. Hmingi and Ruati left the meeting before Khuma arrived,so he did not see them.
(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

49. Achilles had one week spot in his body.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

50. They enjoyed the concert last night and they will be posting the photos later.

(a) simple (b) complex (c) compound

Directions (Questions 51-60): Transform the following sentences as directed in the bracket
without changing the meaning:
51. He loves all his daughters equqlly well.(negative)

(a) He does not love all his daughter at all

(b) He does not love any of his daughters more than the others

© He would not love any of his daughters more than the others

(d) He did not love all his daughters any more than the others

52.Alas! That man should die! (Assertive).

(a) It is sad that man should die (b) It is alas that man should die

© It is evident that man should die (d) It is true that man should die

53. It is a pity that you did this.(Exclamatory)

(a)That it is a pity you did this! (b) This you did this with a pity!

©What a pity that you did this! (d) Oh! Pity did this with you!

54. The knife in the kitchen is sharp.(negative)

(a) The knife in the kitchen is not sharp (b) The knife in the kitchen is not blunt

(c) The knife is not in the kitchen (d) The knife in the kitchen is not there

55. He was not late.(affirmative)

(a) He was late (b) He came on time

©He did not come (d) He is late

56.Their glory can never fade.(interrogative)

(a) May their glory never fade ? (b) Can their glory ever fade ?
© Can their glory never fade ? (d) May their glory fade ever ?

57. O that I were an eagle! (assertive)

(a) I wish that I were an eagle (b) I hope that I can be an eagle

© I wish that I was not an eagle (d) I hope that I change into an eagle

58. Henry is leading a very miserable life. (exclamatory)

(a) How is the life led by Henry! (b) Miserable is Henry’s leading life!

(c) When is Henry leading a miserable life! (d) What a miserable life is Henry leading!

59. Dampuii was doubtful of Buangi’s success.(negative)

(a) Dampuii was not doubtful of Buangi’s career (b) Dampuii was not happy of Buangi’s success

(c) Dampuii was not sure of Buangi’s success (d) Dampuii was not successful of Buangi’s success

60. No other animal is as bold as the lion.( affirmative)

(a) The lion is as bold as the other animals (b) The lion is the boldest animal

(c) The lion is a bold animal (d) The lion is a very bold animal

Directions ( Questions 61- 70): Synthesize the sentences as given in the bracket:
61. Sangzuala is working hard. He wants to win a scholarship. (use an infinitive)

(a) Sangzuala is working too hard to wins a scholarship

(b) Sangzuala was working hard and will win a scholarship

(c) Sangzuala is working hard to win a scholarship

(d) Sangzuala will work hard and win a scholarship

62.Dingi has eaten it. Muana has eaten it. It must be one of them.( use an alternative conjunction)

(a) Neither Dingi nor Muana has not eaten it (b) Either Dingi or Muana has eaten it

(c) Either Dingi or Muana had eaten it (d) Neither Dingi or Muana has eaten it

63. I saw a chair in the room.It had no cushion.( use adjective clause)

(a) I saw a chair in the room and had no cushion

(b) I saw a chair in the room and the chair has no cushion

(c) I saw a chair in the room and no cushion was seen

(d) I saw a chair in the room which had no cushion

64. The guide will help you. You must be polite.( use an adverb clause)

(a) The guide will help you and you have to be polite

(b) The guide will help you when you are polite

(c) The guide will help you if you are polite

(d) The guide will help you unless you are polite

65. Rinmuani did not inform me of it.It was very unfortunate. (use an adverb)

(a) Unfortunately Rinmuani did not inform me of it

(b) Unfortunately Rinmuani would not inform me of it

(c) Unfortunately Rinmuani does not inform me of it

(d) Unfortunately Rinmuani chose to not inform me of it

66. Vena is my friend. He is the heir to the throne.( use a noun phrase in apposition)

(a) Vena is my friend and also was the heir to the throne

(b) Vena, my friend, is the heir to the throne

(c) Vena, my friend, was the heir to the throne

(d) Vena was my friend and he will be the heir to the throne

67. Zodina overworked. His health broke down. ( use illative conjunction)

(a) Zodina overworked because his health broke down

(b) Zodina is overworking and his health will break down

(c ) Zodina overworked and his health will break down

(d) Zodina overworked therefore his health broke down

68. Malsawmi is a fine woman. One thing is wanting in her. She is not punctual. (use a noun clause)

(a) Malsawmi is a fine person except that she is not punctual

(b) Malsawmi is not a fine person because she is not punctual

(c) Malsawmi was a fine person except that she was not punctual
(d) Malsawmi is a fine person but she will never be punctual

69. I saw my fiancé. I went up to her. I embraced her fondly.(use a participial phrase)

(a) Upon seeing my fiancé, I went up to him to embrace her fondly

(b) Having seen my fiance, I went up to her to embrace her fondly

(c) Seeing my fiancé and I went up to him to embrace him fondly

(d) And having seen my fiance, I went to embrace her fondly

70. Chhingpuii was punished. She was also made to write impositions. ( use ‘not only….but also’)

(a) Chhingpuii is not only punished but also make to write impositions

(b) Chhingpuii was not punished only but made also to write impositions

(c) Chhingpuii was not only punished but also made to write impositions

(d) Chhingpuii will be not only punished but also made to write impositions

Directions ( Questions 71- 80): Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases:

71. Scot free

(a) freedom (b) Scottish drink (c) reflections (d) unpunished

72. To win laurels

(a) to gain honour (b) to win a throne (c) to take over someone (d) to be invincible

73. At the zenith

(a) at the lowest degree (b) at the highest degree

(c) at the bottom of the chain (d) at the middle ground

74. To give oneself airs

(a) to be in a fit (b) to win over someone (c) to boast (d) to be greeted

75. To do away with

(a) to gain (b) to be embarrassed (c) to enhance (d) to destroy

76. Pros and cons

(a) earnestly (b) points for and against (c) everywhere and nowhere (d) here and there

77. Tit for tat

(a) blow for a blow (b) win and lose (c) to waste away (d) joys and hardships

78. Black and blue

(a) colourful (b) tearful (c) major thing (d) severely

79. Take by storm

(a) fear of stormy weather (b) hailstorms and thunder

(c) capture by a sudden attack (d) sudden storm

80. Hue and cry

(a) loud noise (b) crying uncontrollably

(c) ruin and destroy (d) strong and mighty

Directions ( Qustions 81- 90): Choose the correct word for the given sentence :
81. The practice of having many wives.

(a) Diagamy (b) Monogamy (c) Polyamorous (d) Polygamy

82. A song to put babies to sleep

(a) Lullaby (b) Dirge (c) Sonnet (d) Ode

83. A medicine that kills insects

(a) Herbivores (b) Insecticide (c) Polecticide (d) Honoricide

84. A state where no law and order exists

(a) Aristocracy (b) Amateur (c) Anarchy (d) Biped

85. Pertaining to east

(a) Oriental (b) Celestial (c) Obsolete (d) Oblong

86. A man who keeps changing sides

(a) Side changer (b) Turncoat (c) Amorous (d) Atheist

87. A medicine that softens the bowels

(a) Laxative (b) Grassivore (c) Insoluble (d) Unsolvent

88. That which cannot be expressed in words

(a) Unintelligible (b) Unethical (c) Inaudible (d) Ineffable

89. Murder of a human being

(a) Credible (b) Homicide (c) Infanticide (d) Fratricide

90. A thing that catches fire easily

(a) Delible (b) Fastidious (c) Ineffable (d) Combustible

Directions (Questions 91-95): Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks:

91. Luther is ______ in painting.

(a) adapt (b) adept

92. His good manners_____ praise from everywhere.

(a) illicit (b) elicit

93. The sun is ______ while the Earth moves.

(a) stationery (b) stationary

94. The news on the channel is not ______ at all.

(a) credulous (b) credible

95. My neighbor_______ his dog to bark at the beggar.

(a) incited (b) excited

Directions ( Questions 96-100): Choose the correct word to fill in the blanks :

96. A______ of lectures.

(a) cluste (b) bevy (c) clump (d) course

97. A ______ of soldiers.

(a) regiment (b) hornet (c) dump (d) host

98. A ______ of laws.

(a) crew (b) code (c) peal (d) course

100. A ______ of religious persons.

(a) company (b) congregation (c) bevy (d) consignment

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT GRADE AND UPPER
DIVISION CLERK UNDER MPSC, GOV’T OF MIZORAM, APRIL 2024
Paper -1 ( English mcq part, 25 questions)

Directions ( questions 51-55): Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words :
51. The song had a soporific effect on the child.

(a) sad (b) terrifying (c) sleep-inducing (d) terrific

52. The pregnant lady said the pain had abated.

(a) subsided (b) increased (c) vanished (d) escalated

53. A wise man puts rancour behind and moves ahead.

(a) mistakes (b) hatred (c) division (d) criticism

54. She adjusted quite well with her husband’s idiosyncrasies.

(a) peculiar habits (b) bad behaviour (c) idiotic sins (d) weaknesses

55. There is not a singular word that is redundant in the report.

(a) boring (b) essential (c) repulsive (d) superfluous

Directions (Questions 56-70): Choose the correct antonyms of the underlined words :
56. He was charged with abetting the crime.

(a) instigating (b) supporting (c) dissuading (d) keeping in abeyance

57. The minister was accused of nepotism.

(a) impartiality (b) hatred (c) favouritism (d) indifference

58. The teacher glanced through the letter perfunctorily.

(a) casually (b) hastily (c) ceremoniously (d) carefully

59. Research has shown that the new drug has pernicious effect on the health of patients.

(a) beneficial (b) detrimental (c) destructive (d) baneful

60.There are many anecdotes about the new secretary who is an imperious personality.

(a) characterless (b) proud (c) submissive (d) secretive

Directions ( Questions 61- 65): Complete the following by making the verb agree with its
subject:
61. He gave me ______ advice.

(a) an (b) some (c) a (d) the

62. Honour and glory ______ his reward.

(a) is (b) are (c) were (d) has

63. The committee ______ issued its report.

(a) have (b) are (c) has (d) were

64. Each of the suspect men _______ arrested.

(a) was (b) were (c) are being (d) were being

65. A good man and a useful citizen_____ passed away.

(a) are (b) is (c) has (d) have

Directions ( Questions 66-70): Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases:
66. Rub shoulder with

(a) Come in contact with (b) Quarrel with a person

(b) Have a cause to fight (d) Provide time to relax

67. Teething problems

(a) Difficulties at the end (b) Difficulties all the time

(c) Difficulties with speech (d) Difficulties at the beginning

68. To have an axe to grind

(a) A private end to serve (b) To have a work to do

(b) To complete a task (d) To work for both sides

69. To drive home

(a) To find one’s root (b) To return to place of rest

(c) to emphasise (d) to encourage

70. To throw dust in one’s eyes

(a) To harm someone (b) To deceive

(c) To show false emotions (d) To make someone cry

Directions ( Questions 71-75): Complete the following sentences with the most suitable
alternative provided below:
71. My mother upset the kettle of boiling water and _____ her right hand badly.

(a) scalded (b) scorched (c) wounded (d) sizzled

72. Even a ______glance will reveal the mystery.

(a) crude (b) critical (c) cursory (d) curious

73. The Director treated the employees to a ______ dinner after they completed their project.

(a) precious (b) thriving (c) stupendous (d) sumptuous

74. The soldiers were instructed to ______ restraint and handle the situation peacefully.

(a) exercise (b) control (c) prevent (d) enforce

75. The committee’s appeal to the people for ______ little response.

(a) evoked (b) provoked (c) gained (d) provided

 MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF FOREST RANGER UNDER ENVIRONMENT,
FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE DEPARTMEN, GOV’T OF MIZORAM, JUNE 2024.

GENERAL ENGLISH – II Time Allowed :2 hours Full Mark:100

Directions ( Questions 1- 10): Identify the Part of Speech of the underlined words.
1. How often does the postman deliver letters to your locality?

(a) Adverb (b) Adjective (c) Verb (d) Conjunction

2. He fought with great courage but was ultimately defeated.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) verb (d) Adverb

3. She is the bravest woman that I know.

(a) Noun (b) Adverb (c) Adjective (d) Preposition

4. We had a rousing discussion about Football.

(a) Adjective (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Preposition

5. He refused to acknowledge me when I saw him last night.

(a) Verb (b) Noun (c) Adverb (d) Conjunction

6. I could not face him after what I had done.

(a) Verb (b) Adjective (c) Noun (d)Pronoun

7. The burglar took slow, careful steps into the dark and gloomy room.

(a) Adverb (b) Noun (c) Verb (d) Adjective

8. The burglar exited the house through the attic window.

(a) Adverb (b) Preposition (c) Adjective (d) Conjunction

9. Although the class started late, she was still late for it.

(a) Interjection (b) Preposition (c) Conjunction (d) Adjective

10. Alas! I have lost everything.

(a) Conjunction (b) Interjection (c) Preposition (d) Verb

Directions ( Questions 11- 20): Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the
brackets:
11. I ______(complete) the assignment I had been given.

(a) complete (b) had completed (c) was completing (d) completes

12. She_______(go) to work with me every day.

(a) goes (b) go (c) went (d) has gone

13. He ______(think) that he is so special, but he is not.

(a) think (b) thought (c) thinks (d) is thinking

14. We_____(contemplate) a trip to Delhi, but we had to cancel it.

(a) contemplated (b) had been contemplating (c) has contemplated (d) are contemplating

15. I______(start) to think that you do not like me.

(a) started (b) start (c) starts (d) am starting

16. She_____(do) not think he deserves to be forgiven.

(a) do (b) does (c) did (d) done

17. Jane and Mary ______ (visit) the graveyard each Saturday.

(a) visits (b) visited (c) visit (d) visiting

18. I ______(know) your father for a very long time, and he would have been proud of you.

(a) know (b) knows (c) knew (d) have known

19. Hurry up, the game_____(start) now.

(a) starts (b) started (c) is starting (d) will start

20. We should always _____ (abide) by the rules of the school.

(a) abide (b) abides (c) abided (d) abideth

Directions ( Questions 21- 25): Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate adjective or adverb:
21. She answered all my questions______.

(a) superbly (b) superbedly (c) superbly (d) superily

22. She fell asleep in class because she was _______.

(a) broad (b) bored (c) board (d) brood

23. I have _____objection to their marriage.

(a) no (b) not (c) non (d) none

24. This dish is not_____.

(a) audible (b) legible (c) edible (d) delible

25. He wishes _____ that he was still single.

(a) sometime (b) any time (c) sometimes (d) anytimes

Directions ( Questions 26- 35): Fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjunction or
preposition:
26. He lives in the flat _____mine.

(a) above (b) atop (c) upon (d) over

27. The police promised to look_______ the matter of the theft.

(a) at (b) for (c) into (d) onto

28. Walk fast,______ you are late for school.

(a) hence (b) and (c) unless (d) lest

29. He was lazy, ______ he failed to get a job.

(a) since (b) hereby (c) so long as (d) therefore

30. He sat on the chair ______ to mine.

(a) beside (b) aside (c) next (d) besides

31. He struggled_______ the crowd to reach the exit.

(a) through (b) trough (c) throughout (d) thorough

32. He succeeded_______ his unfortunate circumstances .

(a) inspite (b) aside (c) despite (d) beside

33. Tom leaned lazily_____ the wall.

(a) across (b) against (c) around (d) amongst

34. Theo is disappointed ______ Tom is delighted by the news of the holiday.

(a) whether (b) whereas (c) unless (d) wheras

35. The three friends devided their savings _______ themselves.

(a) among (b) within (c) between (d) along

Directions (Questions 36- 45): Convert the sentences as directed :

36. The rain stopped and the sun came out ( To Complex)

(a) After the rain stopped, the sun came out (b) The rain stopped. The sun came out

© The rain stopped the sun coming out (d) The sun came out after the rain stopped

37. Tom finished his homework and went to bed (to simple)

(a) Tom finished his homework, and hence so forth went to bed

(b) Finishing his homework, Tom went to bed

© Going to bed, Tom finished his homework

(d) Tom finished his homework, and therefore, he went to bed

38. Despite being sick, he went to work ( to compound)

(a) Despite being sick; he went to work (b) He was sick. He went to work

© He went to work sick (d) He was sick but he nevertheless went to work

39. He has to eat healthier, or he will get sick (to simple)

(a) He has to eat healthier to avoid getting sick

(b) He has to eat healthier so that he will get sick

© He will get sick if he does not eat healthier

(d) He has to eat healthier so long as he does not want to get sick

40. Although the concert was loud, it was enjoyable ( to compound)

(a) The concert was loud. It was enjoyable (b) The concert was loud, but it was also enjoyable

© Being loud, the concert was enjoyable (d) The concert was loud and enjoyable

41. Due to his illness, Nick did not go to work ( to complex)

(a) Nick did not go to work due to his illness (b) Being ill, Nick did not go to work

(c) Nick, owing to his illness, did not go to work (d) Nick did not go to work because he was ill

42. It was raining but we went out (to complex)

(a) Though it was raining, we went out (b) It was raining because we went out

(c) We went out in the rain (d) It was raining and we went out

43. Bill was so weak that he could not walk any further ( to simple)

(a) Bill cannot walk any further because he was so weak

(b) Bill was too weak to walk any further
(c) As he was so weak, Bill could not walk any further
(d) Bill could not walk any further as a consequence of his weakness

44. It is so cold that I had to turn off the fan (to compound)

(a) Being cold, I turned off the fan (b) I turned off the fan as it was cold

(c) It was very cold and so I turned off the fan (d) As it was cold, I turned off the fan

45. Although Pansy is rich, she is not happy ( to simple)

(a) Despite being rich, Claire is not happy (b) Pansy is rich yet she is unhappy

(c) Pansy is unhappy in spite of being rich (d) Although Pansy is rich, yet she is unhappy

Directions ( Questions 46- 55): Transform the sentences as directed without changing their
meanings.
46. He performed in a confident manner. (use a noun)

(a) He performed confidently (b) He performed with confidence

(c) His performance was confident (d) He performed in a manner which was confident

47. It was so hot that we could not go out.( use ‘too’)

(a) It was too hot to go out (b) It was too hot that we could not go out

(c) It was so hot that we could not go out too (d) It was hot too go out

48. Lea is the greatest dancer amongst the troupe. ( use comparative degree)

(a) Lea is greater than the greatest dancer amongst the troupe

(b) Lea is the greater dancer amongst the troupe

(c) No other dancer amongst the troupe is greater than Lea

d) No other dancer is as great as Lea amongst the troupe

49. The garden was made beautiful by the presence of the fairies ( use a verb)

(a) The garden was beautified by the presence of the fairies

(b) The presence of the fairies made the garden beautiful

(c) The garden was made beautifully by the presence of the fairies

(d) The presence of the fairies gave the garden beauty

50. He has not been seen by anyone (to affirmative)

(a) Anyone has not seen him (b) He has been seen by anyone

(c) He has been seen by nobody (d) Anyone has seen him

51. He smiled at the ladies with great charm (use adjective)

(a) He smiled at the ladies with great charmingly (b) He smiled at the ladies with charming

(c) He smiled at the ladies charmingly (d) He smiled at the ladies in a charmful manner

52. As soon as he arrived, he went to bed( use ‘No sooner….than’ )

(a) No sooner had he arrived than he went to bed (b) No sooner than he arrived, he went to bed

(c) No sooner as he arrived than he went to bed (d) No sooner did he arrived, then went to bed

53. She was too ill-mannered to be tolerated ( use ‘ so that’)

(a) She was too ill-mannered so that I could not tolerated her

(b) She was too ill-mannered so I cannot tolerated that

(c) She was so ill-mannered that to be tolerated

(d) She was so ill-mannered that I could not tolerated her

54. She is a very proud person ( to negative)

(a) She is not a very proud person (b) She is a very humble person

(c) She is not a very humble person (d) She is not at all proud

55. No other girl is as accomplished a singer as Minny.( use superlative)

(a) Minny is the accomplishes singer among the girls

(b) No other girl is more accomplished in singing than Minny

(c) Minny is an accomplished singer among the girls

(d) Minny is the most accomplished singer among the girls

Directions ( Questions 56- 65): Synthesize the following sentences as directed without
changing their meaning:
56. John is a very eligible man. He is wealthy and generous ( use noun phrase in apposition)

(a) John, a wealthy and generous man, is very eligible.

(b) John is eligible as well as wealthy and generous

(c) Being wealthy and generous, John is an eligible man.

(d) John is eligible , wealthy and generous.

57. He succeeded. It is due to his hard work. ( use ‘by dint of’)

(a) He succeeded by dint of due to his hard work. (b) He succeeded by dint of his hard work

(c) It is due to his hard work by dint of his success. (d) He succeeded due to his hard work by dint of

58. I saw her loyalty. I was impressed. ( use an adjective)

(a) I saw her loyalty and was impressed (b) I was impressed by her loyalty

(c) I was impressed on seeing how loyal she was (d) I was impressed on seeing how loyally she was being

59. The movie was too violent. I could not finish it.( use infinitive)

(a) The movie was so violent that I could not finish it

(b) The movie was too violent that I could not finish it

(c) the movie was too violent, hence I could not finish it

(d) The movie was too violent to finish

60. He finished his work. He went home ( use a participial phrase)

(a) He finished his work and went home (b) Finishing his work, he went home

(c) as soon as he finished his work, he went home (d) He went home after finishing his work

61. She was so beautiful. Other women became jealous. ( use a noun)

(a) She was so beautiful that other women became jealous

(b) Her beauty made other women become jealous

(c) She was a beauty that other women were jealous

(d) Her beauty made other women became jealous

62. He sat on a bench. It had just been painted. ( use compound adjective)

(a) He sat on a freshly-painted bench (b) He sat on a just-been-painted bench

(c) He sat on a painted-bench (d) He sat on a bench that had just been –painted
63. The chairman promised to meet their demands. The workers were still angry.( use although )

(a) Although the Chairman promised to meet their demands, the workers were still angry

(b) The Chairman promised to meet their demands although the workers were still angry

(c) Although the workers were still angry, the Chairman promised to meet their demands

(d) The Chairman although promised to meet the demands of the angry workers

64. Kim did not forget the thief’s name. She also did not forget his face ( use neither)

(a) Kim did not forget neither the thief’s name and face

(b) Kim did not forget the thief’s name and face neither

(c) Kim did not forget neither the thief’s name or his face

(d) Kim did not forget neither the thief’s name nor his face

65. This car is economical. It also feels good to drive ( use ‘not only….but also’)

(a) Not only does this car economical but also feels good to drive

(b) This car not only is economical, but also feels good to drive

(c) Not only this car is economical, but also feels good to drive

(d) This car not only feels good to drive, but also feels economical

Directions ( Questions 66- 75): Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms and
phrases.
66. To find your feet

(a) To adjust to a new situation (b) To become suddenly more energetic

(c) To want to travel (d) To meet someone whom you instantly like

67. To spice things up

(a) To find a solution (b) To give up a bad habit

(c) To learn a new skill (d) To make things more exciting

68. To be in hot water

(a) To be in pleasant circumstance (b) To be in serious trouble

(c) To make the correct choice (d) To investigate something further

69. To be under the weather

(a) To keep a secret (b) To be intoxicated

(c) To feel unwell or sick (d) To lack ambition

70. To make a mountain out of a molehill

(a) To pretend to know something (b) To try to appear as what one is not

(c) To make a small problem seem bigger than it actually is (d) To laugh at other people’s misfortune

71. To tie the knot

(a) to get married (b) to agree with someone

(c) to overthink a situation till you cannot do anything else (d) to complete a task in a careless manner

72. From the horse’s mouth

(a) to be suspicious of one’s good fortune (b) to come into unexpected money or good luck

(c) from someone with direct, personal knowledge (d) a daunting task

73. Sink or swim

(a) to be indecisive (b) fail or succeed

(c) something of superior quality (d) ruthlessly competitive

74. To cost an arm and a leg

(a) The cause of someone’s misfortune (b) At little to no cost

(c) To postpone something (d) Very expensive

75. To be pushing up daisies

(a) An eternally optimistic person (b) A chronic liar

(c) To be dead and buried (d) Someone who works hard, but can never become successful

Directions (Questions 76- 85): Complete the following sentences by choosing the most
appropriate word.
76. I shall______ to your superior judgment in this matter.

(a) defer (b) infer (c) differ (d) infirm

77. You will ______ all your credibility if you continue to drink like this.

(a) loose (b) loss (c) lost (d) lose

78. The politician promised to_____ a large amount of funds to build a school.

(a) alot (b)ballot (c) allot (d) elect

79. The refugees were told to collect______belongings.

(a) there (b) they’re (c) their (d) them

80. The colour of her gown ______her skin tone perfectly.

(a) compliments (b) conditions (c) condiments (d) complements

81. I am sure that _____the right person for this job.

(a) you’re (b) your (c) youre (d) yourself

82. We have taken steps to ______ that your money is safe with us.

(a) insure (b) ensue (c) assure (d) ensure

83. We shall now_______to the next room.

(a) precede (b) proceed (c) procede (d) preceed

84. I shall_____ the clients about your acceptance of their proposal.

(a) apprise (b) reprise (c) appraise (d) comprise

85. Everyone_____ to the Chairman’s suggestion to break for lunch.

(a) ascended (b) ascented (c) accented (d) assented

Directions ( Questions 86-90): Give the antonyms of the following words.

86. Zenith

(a) Bottom (b) Beauty (c) Ugliness (d) Height

87. Obvious

(a) Obstruse (b) Heavy (c) Subtle (d) Deep

88. Perpetual
(a) Permanent (b) Transparent (c) Temporary (d) Plain

89. Benefit

(a) Advantage (b) Bereft (c) Charity (d) Detriment

90. Anxious

(a) Pity (b) Careful (c) Concerned (d) Carefree

Directions ( Questions 91- 95): Give the synonyms of the following.

91. Convivial

(a) Cheerful (b) Inspiring (c) Dour (d) Depressing

92. Gargantuan

(a) Tiny (b) Weak (c) Enormous (d) Strong

93. Passive

(a) Calm (b) Messy (c) Tidy (d) Active

94. Sensible

(a) Foolish (b) Safe (c) Dangerous (d) Clever

95. Conclusion

(a) Ending (b) Explanation (c) Beginning (d) Judging

Directions ( Questions 96- 100): Choose the word that stands for the definition given below .
96. The act of killing one’s father

(a) Regicide (b) Patricide (c) Matricide (d) Homicide

97. A state under a cruel and oppressive government

(a) Tyranny (b) Republic (c) Apocalypse (d) Monarchy

98. A hater of women

(a) Philogynist (b) Monogamist (c) Bigamist (d) Misogynist

99. A book published after the author’s death

(a) Posmortem (b) Philanthropy (c) Posthumous (d) Philately

100. Favouring one’s relative for a job

(a) Sinecure (b) Iconoclasm (c) Biased (d) Nepotism

MIZORAM PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

TECHNICAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR ENTOMOLOGIST UNDER HEALTH & FAMILY

WELFARE DEPARTMENT, GOV’T OF MIZORAM, FEBRUARY 2024

Paper – I Section B (66 Marks)

Directions ( Questions 1 – 10): Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words :
1. He had to dress quickly for the awards ceremony.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) adverb

2. Does your company have a dress code?

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) adverb

3. She decided to wear a suit instead of a dress to the interview.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) adverb

4. Doug prefers a casual work environment.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) adverb

5. Damon always visits the meat shop.

(a) article (b) noun (c) adjective (d) conjunction

6. The entire department worked overtime to finish the project .

(a) verb (b) noun (c) preposition (d) pronoun

7. Jane was allowed to enter the class although she was late.

(a) verb (b) conjunction (c) adjective (d) adverb

8. Few students can master Web design in a short course.

(a) verb (b) noun (c) adjective (d) adverb

9. The pizza was cold but very delicious.

(a) conjunction (b) noun (c) adverb (d) preposition

10.My mother treats my sister better than us.

(a) pronoun (b) adverb (c) adjective (d) verb

Directions ( Questions 11- 20): Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions :
11. We could not put up______ John’s indecent manners.

(a) from (b) by (c) with (d) at

12. The entire class seems to be ______ their class leader.

(a) against (b) along (c)upon (d) about

13. The army will work_____ a collaborative environment.

(a) on (b) at (c) upon (d) in

14. All the students need to concentrate ______ their studies.

(a) for (b) against (c) on (d) in

15. The researchers examined the scientific basis_______ dental practice.

(a) in (b) of (c) upon (d) to

16. Mom and I haven’t been to the theatre_______ a long time.

(a) since (b) for (c) from (d) at

17. Ram has been absent______ Friday.

(a) from (b) for (c) since (d) on

18. People tend to call their pets_____ different names.

(a) with (b) for (c) on (d) by

19. You better put a jacket _____ your shirt because it is really cold today.

(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at

20. The athletes need to swim_____ the lake during their training.

(a) over (b) across (c) for (d) with

Directions ( Questions 21- 30): Write the correct form of the verb in the brackets :
21. My sister______ (buy) him a dog for his birthday last week.

(a) is buying (b) was bought (c) will buy (d) bought

22. Marceau and Yanis _____ (go) to the cinema last Monday.

(a) goes (b) went (c) are gone (d) are going

23. Brunella ______ (sit) behind the door when we were looking for her.

(a) was sitting (b) is sitting (c) was sat (d) is sit

24. Annelore______ (break) her umbrella yesterday.

(a) breaks (b) was breaking (c) broke (d) is breaking

25. They said they were tired and ______ (go) upstairs to sleep.

(a) will go to (b) went (c) was going to (d) was gone

26. Johanne ______( just lose) her keys on the pavement.

(a) is just losing (b) was just lose (c) has just lost (d) just losing

27. Cecile _____(ride) a horse when she went to the circus.

(a)rode (b) was ride (c) is riding (d) will ride

28. The Scottish people ______ (build) their detached house near the beach years ago.

(a) was build (b) is building (c) was built (d) built

29. Jean ______(see) many boats over the sea, when she was on holiday.

(a) was see (b) has been seeing (c) saw (d) seeing

30. I______ (read) Romeo and Juliet when I was 10 years old.

(a) read (b) has been reading (c) will read (d) was read

Directions ( Questions 31- 46): Choose the correct one-word substitution.

31. One who knows many language

(a) polygamy (b) polycot (c) polypot (d) polygot

32. One who pretends to be what he is not

(a) Susceptive (b) hypocrite (c) supportive (d) vindictive

33. Free from infection

(a) immune (b) commune (c) allergy (d) commute

34. A ceremony at which a man becomes a priest

(a) coordination (b) coronation (c) ordination (d) reception

35. One who is completely satisfied

(a) confident (b) complacent (c) sufficient (d)complicit

36. Unwilling to face a situation

(a) diffident (b) dividend (c) different (d) diffusion

37. An embarrassing mistake

(a) foie gras (b) faux fur (c) faux pas (d) faux star

38. A person leaving his native country to settle in another

(a) immigrant (b) asylum seeker (c) refugee (d) emigrant

39. Equal in rank

(a) veer (b)peer (c) leer (d) seer

40. One who lacks courage or confidence

(a) timid (b) coward (c) timorous (d) poltroon

41. Scientific study of bodily diseases

(a) oncology (b) Pathology (c) Psephology (d) Ornithology

42. One who is violently against established beliefs and traditions

(a) Iconoclast (b) Martinet (c) Somnambulist (d) Intrepid

43. One who is beyond reform

(a) Quixotic (b) Notorious (c) Incorrigible (d) Credulous

44. One who loves to speak

(a) Misogamist (b) Loquacious (c) Andromania (d) Philosopher

45. To walk aimlessly

(a) Amble (b) Tremble (c) Gamble (d) Tumble

46. Someone or something out of time

(a) Anatomic (b) Anachronism (c) Anapaest (d) Anodes

Directions ( Questions 47- 56): Identify the correct tense of the sentence :
47. She reads a book every night.

(a) simple past (b) simple future (c) simple present

48. The cat chased the mouse

(a) simple past (b) simple future (c) simple present

49. I visit my grandmother every weekend.

(a) simple perfect (b) simple past (c) simple present

50. The children are swimming in the pool.

(a) past continuous (b) future continuous (c) present continuous

51. We will visit Paris next year.

(a) simple past (b) simple future (c) simple present

52. Sarah graduated from university two years ago.

(a) simple past (b) simple future (c) simple present

53. The dog has dug a hole in the garden.

(a) present perfect (b) past perfect (c) future perfect

54. Have you seen the latest movie?

(a) past perfect (b) future perfect (c) present perfect

55. The bus has just left the station.

(a) past perfect (b) present perfect (c) future perfect

56. I will have seen my cousin tomorrow.

(a) present perfect (b) future perfect (c) past perfect

Directions ( Questions 57- 66) : Transformation of sentences:

57. Michael doesn’t always visit me.

(a) affirmative sentence (b) interrogative sentence (c) negative sentence (d) assertive sentence
58. Who doesn’t wish to happy?

(a) affirmative sentence (b) interrogative sentence (c) negative sentence (d) assertive sentence

59. They did not play football yesterday.

(a) exclamatory sentence (b) imperative sentence (c) negative sentence (d) assertive sentence

60. Hurrah! We have won the game.

(a) exclamatory sentence (b) interrogative sentence (c) negative sentence (d) assertive sentence

61. Let us go out for a walk.

(a) exclamatory sentence (b) interrogative sentence (c) imperative sentence (d) assertive sentence

62. Do you mind waiting here?

(a) declarative (b) imperative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

63. Please leave your swords outside.

(a) declarative (b) imperative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

64. My family will not tolerate this.

(a) declarative (b) imperative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

65. Where have you been all this while?

(a) declarative (b) imperative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

66. I am your friend not your enemy.

(a) declarative (b) imperative (c) interrogative (d) exclamatory

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