English - 3 (Railway Apprentice)
English - 3 (Railway Apprentice)
Questions
Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.
- It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.
- It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue about.
- It is a formal exchange of words in which speakers often argue.
- It is often a formal exchange of words in which speakers argue about.
- It is a formal exchange of words on which speakers often argue.
Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers who the students like should be allowed to take classes.
- There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers who
- There should be fewer rules in school, and only those teachers whom
- There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers whom
- There should be few rules in schools and, only those teachers whom
- There should be less rules in school and only those teachers who
Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.
It is time Indian parents give their children more freedom.
- Indian parents give their children more freedom
- Indian parents gives their children more freedom
- Indian parents gave their children more freedom
- Indian parents give his children more freedom
- Indian parents should give their children more freedom
Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.
Ellen will need to work on her ELOCUTION before she competes in the public speaking competition.
- Articulation
- Pronunciation
- Speech
- Silence
Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.
Since my son has never been to our ancestral village, he has __________ friends there.
- few
- so many
- a few
- little
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
Don't rush _________ making a decision.
- by
- in
- into
- of
Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.
Since natural calamities are still beyond the control of science, __________ of people suffer due to natural calamities every year.
- many
- most
- thousands
- too much
Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.
Alcohol is injurious same as tobacco is, ______ perhaps less than that.
- which
- this
- that
- those
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
Unfairness at the workplace is an ordeal that every professional has faced ________ some point of his career.
- at
- in
- around
- of
Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.
You need to have at least a RUDIMENTARY understanding of technology, before you can upload a video on that website.
- Complex
- Simple
- Early
- Rough
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
To save valuable time, give me a LACONIC explanation of how the encounter happened.
- Verbose
- Short
- Candid
- Honest
Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.
Any organisation with ARBITRARY powers can create chaos and disorder in the society.
- Erratic
- Capricious
- Consistent
- Despotic
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
According to the settings, the television will go into sleep mode after it has been TORPID for three minutes.
- Inactive
- Drowsy
- Dull
- Paralysed
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
When there is a fog, there are INNUMERABLE car accidents on the highway.
- Indefinite
- Vague
- Countless
- Frequent
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
Sheena would leave the home _______ 10 p.m.
- in
- at
- on
- by