English (Railway Apprentice)
English language test for Railway Apprentice recruitment covering grammar, vocabulary, one-word substitutions, prepositions, and reading comprehension.
Questions
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) English had began (b) to be spoken in Britain only (c) after the arrival of the Saxons. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) Those who turned up for the parade (b) scheduled for the day (c) were turned away. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) Her death (b) at so young an age is (c) must to be regretted. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) Leopard change its spots (b) whenever it goes (c) from one spot to another. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) By the time the administration woke up (b) to the calamity that had struck the valley (c) it was all over. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) The doctor was (b) eagerly not very keen (c) to administer medicine. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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.
He is a man of strong DETERMINATION.
- Doubt
- Indecision
- Will
- Dogma
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) Both of these exercises are (b) expected to arm the candidate (c) with necessary outputs for future interviews. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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.
Never BUCKLE under pressure.
- To go under
- To give in
- To fall under
- To release
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) The problem (b) was so difficult (c) to be resolved. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) Beauty lies (b) in the vision (c) of the beholder. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The sentence is underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. If there is no error, you may signify a ‘No error’ response.
(a) People at times (b) argue without (c) rhyme or reason. (d) No error
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He was TEMPTED to give it a try.
- Discouraged
- Belied
- Persuaded
- Guided
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.
They chatted MERRILY.
- Merely
- Happily
- Eagerly
- Sincerely
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.
HAUGHTINESS often does not pay.
- Arrogance
- Hot-headedness
- Sweet temperament
- Anger
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.
His financial help saved the industry from total CALAMITY.
- Accident
- Prosperity
- Disaster
- Misfortune
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The leader of the opposition demonstrated his ZEAL for reform.
- Ardour
- Apathy
- Eagerness
- Dedication
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.
It is really UNFORTUNATE that he chose to leave us midway.
- Auspicious
- Destitute
- Regrettable
- Unsuccessful
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
She is very TEMPERAMENTAL in her approach.
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Calm
- Violent
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He was VILIFIED by his own friends.
- Abused
- Silenced
- Criticised
- Complimented
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.
Keep your COUNSEL to yourself.
- Idea
- Argument
- Advice
- Suggestion
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
She has been practising DECEPTION on her friends.
- False pretence
- Artifice
- Craftiness
- Openness
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.
If you persist with your TANTRUMS, you will be asked to leave.
- Hooliganism
- Playfulness
- Absurdities
- Hysterics
Directions: The following items 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.
The prime minister personally INTERVENED in the matter.
- Interfered
- Interrogated
- Involved
- Insulted
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
It was her sheer DEDICATION that led to her success.
- Hard labour
- Apathetic attitude
- Strategic work
- Readiness
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
This society is full of SWINDLERS.
- Prattlers
- Quacks
- Benefactors
- Financers
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.
Shakespearean plays will MESMERISE you.
- Fascinate
- Fantasise
- Inspire
- Dignify
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The nation right now is AGOG with expectations.
- Apathetic
- Excited
- Dismayed
- Agitated
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The minister was CENSURED by the government.
- Praised
- Lifted
- Admonished
- Decreed
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
The scheme _______ be inaugurated by the minister.
- is
- was
- will
- ought
Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The PROSPECT of meeting the principal brought sweat on her face.
- Possibility
- Chance
- Unlikelihood
- Hope
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
They _______ come if they get the train.
- can
- may
- shall
- have
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
He is well _______ in books, but wanting in common sense.
- versed
- spared
- taught
- tried
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
It is never too late to ________.
- earn
- learn
- churn
- burn
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
He has __________ the shoes of his father.
- stepped on
- stepped at
- stepped into
- stepped aside
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
That book has ________ me greatly.
- pressurised
- tired
- failed
- influenced
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
The thief was sentenced to four years of _________ imprisonment.
- vigorous
- timorous
- rigorous
- precarious
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
Though it is true we have lost our money, it has not been ________ our fault.
- because
- by
- through
- from
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
This is election time. Please keep your flocks ________.
- together
- under control
- under check
- under surveillance
Directions: Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to fill in the blank.
He is such a towering personality that he ________ remain unnoticed.
- will always
- can hardly
- shall always
- hardly ever
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
The ministry has been contemplating _______ pass the bill.
- about
- of
- to
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
The way he is surveying us all it seems he is looking _______ someone.
- at
- for
- above
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
He learnt it ______ reliable sources that his property was going to be confiscated.
- through
- since
- from
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
When he tried to flirt ______ me, I pushed him aside.
- to
- at
- with
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
The members decided to call _______ the minister with their grievances.
- at
- about
- on
- None of these
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
A person who believes that God does not exist
- Atheist
- Agnostic
- Theist
- Non-believer
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
Even though the economy has boomed in recent times, the gap __________ haves and have-nots has not narrowed down.
- from
- on
- for
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
She does not approve _______ the latecomers in her office.
- about
- of
- in
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
I am sure the committee has been working ______ this formula.
- on
- about
- at
- None of these
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
He cast a tired look _______ me.
- about
- at
- on
- None of these
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
Life history of a person written by someone else
- Autobiography
- Memoir
- Bibliography
- Biography
Directions: Supply suitable preposition to fill in the blank.
Peace has been restored in the area. It was the alacrity ______ the neighbours that saved the day.
- by
- of
- from
- None of these
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
The custom of having more than one living wife
- Monogamy
- Polygamy
- Bigamy
- Ceremony
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
A building where people can go to see fish and other water creatures
- Museum
- Aquarium
- Auditorium
- Planetarium
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
Gradual recovery from illness
- Convalescence
- Omnipresence
- Somnambulism
- Nihilism
Directions: The following item consists of a stem followed by four words. Choose the word that can be used as a substitute for the stem.
The custom of having more than one husband at the same time
- Bigamy
- Debauchery
- Polyandry
- Idolatry
By saying ‘the unity of a paragraph is or ought to be protected by the theme’, the writer strongly advocates that
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
- there is no sense in staying within the scope of the theme
- there are no hard and fast rules about sticking to the theme
- there is no scope for digression and irrelevant matters
- paragraph writing is a complex matter best left to experts
What is the central idea of the passage?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
- Selection of theme in paragraph writing
- Irrelevance of theme and unity in a paragraph
- Paragraph must deal with one subject at a time
- Sentence-arrangement is a futile exercise
In the sentence ‘It implies a sustained purpose and forbids digressions and irrelevant matter’, what does the word ‘digression’ mean in the given context?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
- Nothing that is not connected with the theme should be used.
- Digression can be permitted so long as it remains relevant.
- Relevant matter and digression can go together in a paragraph.
- Digressions and irrelevant matters make for healthy reading material.
A paragraph is well-written if it has followed the principles of
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
- detailed writing
- controlled writing
- paragraph writing
- digressive writing