English - 5 (Railway Apprentice)
English language proficiency test covering grammar correction, prepositions, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms for railway apprentice examination preparation.
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.
When the British Empire partitioned the Bengal into its two administration units for the purpose of greater efficiency, it overlooked the language and religious groupings within the area.
- When the British Empire partitioned Bengal into two administrative units
- When British Empire partitioned the Bengal area into two administration units
- When the British Empire partitioned the Bengal into two administration units
- When British Empire partitioned Bengal into two administrative units
- When the British Empire partitioned the Bengal into its two administration units
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.
Once asked to describe the key to creativity, Tagore reportedly said to quit never working on your subject until you get what you are after.
- Tagore reportedly said to quit never working on your subject
- reportedly Tagore said to quit never working on your subject
- reportedly Tagore said to quit never work on your subject
- Tagore reportedly said never quit working on your subject
- Tagore reportedly said never to quit working on your subject
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.
The rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week, even-though the drop may be only provisionally.
- even-though the drop may be only provisionally
- even though the drop may have been only provisional
- even though the drop may be only provisional
- though the drop might be only provisionally
- the drop may be only provisionally, though
Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
In ancient India, students were selected only if they EVINCED real interest in the subject.
- Secret
- Withheld
- Covered
- Disclosed
Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Excessive littering by people has turned this once clean park into an UNKEMPT dump.
- Grubby
- Smooth
- Crude
- Tidy
Directions: Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
After taking the medicine for three days, I had an ACRID taste in my mouth.
- Heavenly
- Pungent
- Delicious
- Irritating
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
It's an opportunity ________ a lifetime.
- in
- of
- on
- at
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Have you noticed the suit he wore? It is custom made!
- so special that each customer will receive only one
- made according to the latest trend
- made according to the specifications of the buyer
- made according to the rituals and customs
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
You are surplus ________ the requirement.
- to
- of
- by
- after
Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Everyone is trying to rope in this businessman as he carries a lot of weight.
- is very fat
- is very influential
- is easily influenced
- is a born leader
Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.
My brother was married to Mary ________ the 15th of last month.
- on
- at
- by
- in
Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.
The elder brother is very rich _________ the younger one is very poor.
- so that
- unless
- while
- and
Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
If you want to lose weight, you should ABSTAIN from junk foods like burgers and pizza.
- Renounce
- Indulge
- Spurn
- Discard
- .
Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
One should always warm up before exercise so that the muscles are PLIABLE and are less likely to be injured.
- Flexible
- Manageable
- Ductile
- Rigid
- .
Directions: Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Once my youngest daughter is ENSCONCED in her bed, I can enjoy some quiet time and watch television.
- Buried
- Lay bare
- Settled
- Installed
- .