General English (Railway Apprentice Exam)
Comprehensive English language mock test covering vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and reading comprehension for railway apprentice exam preparation
Questions
Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
Surrounded by a beautiful waterfall and exotic flowers, how could one feel anything but TRANQUIL on such a vacation?
- Amicable
- Serene
- Nervous
- Chaotic
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
There is no economic PARITY between the people of the state which is leading to social unrest.
- Homology
- Variation
- Consistency
- Disagreement
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
Without any QUALM, the murderer killed the old man in full public view.
- Certainty
- Anxiety
- Hesitation
- Scruple
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
In his political speeches, the corrupt politician always claimed to be a PIOUS man.
- Atheist
- Reverent
- Wicked
- Virtuous
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
His son shocked everyone by wearing a red coloured GAUDY suit at the reception party.
- Vulgar
- Tasteful
- Flashy
- Tawdry
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
On his birthday, nothing could stop young Tejas from feeling EBULLIENT.
- Zestful
- Elated
- Disinterested
- Depressed
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
The doctor admitted her immediately as her heartbeat was ERRATIC.
- Reliable
- Dubious
- Aberrant
- Consistent
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
Many prominent industrialists claim that government regulations are unnecessary FETTERS that keep them from achieving their business goals.
- Hindrances
- Bindings
- Assistance
- Liberation
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
There was some PALPABLE resentment in the opposition party about the new bill being presented in the parliament.
- Mistakable
- Credible
- Perceptible
- Ambiguous
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold.
For a violin beginner like myself, the complicated tune was far from FACILE and as such, impossible for me to play.
- Glib
- Laborious
- Easy
- Stressful
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
As Rohit never graduated from the school, it would not be a surprise to find him doing some MENIAL job somewhere.
- Noble
- Servile
- Boring
- Lowly
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
The patient hoped that after the surgery, his heart MALADY would not remain life-threatening anymore.
- Malice
- Disease
- Epidemic
- Complaint
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
The minister decided to LAUD the young boy for his extraordinary bravery.
- Praise
- Adore
- Worship
- Detest
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
Hearing the police siren, the thieves DECAMPED with the loot.
- Escaped
- Evacuated
- Withdrew
- Immigrated
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
Being the lone scion of an empire, he used to maintain an OPULENT lifestyle.
- Garish
- Outrageous
- Lavish
- Gaudy
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
Being a RECLUSE, the author enjoyed living an obscure life.
- Loner
- Egoist
- Narcissist
- Humble
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Directions: In the question given below, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
“The killing of one's sister”.
- Sororicide
- Uxoricide
- Geonocide
- Homicide
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
The government should increase its grant so as to AVERT an economic crisis in Punjab.
- Deflect
- Avoid
- Assist
- Dodge
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Directions: In the question given below, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
“A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others”.
- Atheist
- Egotist
- Altruist
- Pessimist
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Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
This is the boy (A)/ which stood first in the entrance exam (B)/ conducted by the university. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In the question given below, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
“Something that is incapable of being justified”.
- Inevitable
- Inexplicable
- Inexhaustible
- Inexcusable
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
I will recommend you not to buy this novel as its plot is TRITE and boring.
- Relevant
- Banal
- Shoddy
- Original
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Directions: In the question given below, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
“Something that is essential and cannot be dispensed with”.
- Indestructible
- Indescribable
- Indefensible
- Indispensable
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Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
He couldn't send in his homework (A)/ by e-mail because he didn't have (B)/ excess to a computer. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
He was my childhood friend, but after school we drifted apart.
- became my enemy
- became less and less close
- became very close
- left the place to live somewhere else
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
After robbing the house owner, the robbers got away on a motorcycle.
- To extenuate
- To confess
- To escape
- To move from place to place
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
This priceless bracelet was handed down by my mother-in-law to me.
- submitted
- distributed
- returned
- passed on
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The salesman was forced to leave the company with his tail between his legs after he told a lie about his sales figures.
- feeling of humiliation
- without any show of emotion
- after being severly insulted
- chased away
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The mother drew a blank when she asked her teen aged son about his plans for the weekend.
- showed unconcern
- planned something
- got no response
- gave no response
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Anil walks so fast that it is difficult to keep up with him.
- resolve differences with
- stay at the same level with
- meet and unite with
- participate with
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
We entered the contest with little hope of success but our team came up trumps and we won the trophy.
- to have a better performance than expected
- to give the best shot at something
- to make the best effort
- to do anything necessary to prove a point
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
Even after she had been sworn in for her testimony, the witness continued to PREVARICATE about her relationship with the defendant.
- Hedge
- Cavil
- Deceive
- Clarify
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Directions: In the question given below, out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
“One who knows everything”
- Omnipresent
- Omniscient
- Omnivore
- Omnipotent
- .
Directions: In the question given below, choose the word which best expresses the meaning to the given word in bold.
Experimental inquiry has done much to ENLIGHTEN the farmer as to the requirements of plant-life and to enable him to see how best to meet these requirements in the case of field crops.
- Preach
- Counsel
- Brief
- Acquaint
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Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
He started his journey _________ Ludhiana at 9 o’clock.
- in
- at
- on
- from
- .
Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
You ________ not clear the finals if you do not study harder.
- shall
- can
- will
- must
- .
Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
He was waiting for the doctor when ______ man came running inside with a bleeding forehead.
- the
- an
- a
- some
- .
Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
The bottle of wine rolled _______ the table and fell on the floor.
- off
- by
- through
- around
- .
Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
Due to the fog, the driver could not see the parked truck and crashed _____ it.
- across
- with
- into
- by
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Directions: In the question below, sentences given with blanks are to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative.
It is an old saying that _______ apple a day keeps the doctor away.
- a
- the
- an
- some
- .
Directions: In the question given below, some part of the sentence has an error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
On our way to Shimla, (A)/ Riya and me had our food (B)/ at a roadside restaurant. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In the question given below, some part of the sentence has an error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
The committee questioned (A)/ the grant given to the boxing team (B)/ compared to the hockey team. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
- .
Directions: In the question below, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative.
The dog ran ____________ the street to catch the running cat.
- into
- across
- above
- at
- .
Directions: In the question below, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative.
Due to his medical condition, he should _________ from consuming sweets.
- dodge
- elude
- evade
- abstain
- .
Directions: In the question below, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative.
Having sold your beautiful house for such a _________ amount, its no use repenting now.
- substantial
- paltry
- limited
- pitiful
- .
Directions: In the question below, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative.
We __________ be going to London this June for our summer vacations.
- ought to
- shall
- must
- need
- .
Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
Everything connected with (A)/ the case were provided (B)/ to the enquiry officer. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
- .
Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
The mother, together (A)/ with her daughters and a son, (B)/ are going to the mall. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
- .
Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
He is the person (A)/ who provides me financial help (B)/ when I need it the most. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
Ray's movies are different of any other film maker (A)/ of this era because his films encompass (B)/ a whole culture with all its nuances. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
- .
Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
She is a real great doctor (A)/ who served fifteen years (B)/ in the local charitable hospital. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In question given below, some part of the sentence has error and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has error. If the sentence has no error, the answer is (D).
On the Valentine’s Day, (A)/ the young couple had cake, (B)/ pastry and had chocolate. (C)/ No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
According to the police, the burglars broke into the house when the family was away on vacation.
- escaped from captivity easily
- entered easily without using any force
- escaped from the place by force
- entered by force
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
For security checks, please check in one hour before the scheduled departure.
- contribute generously
- register at the airport
- pay bills at the airport and leave
- present oneself or volunteer
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Directions: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
My mother frowns upon us eating between meals as it spoils our appetite.
- to refuse permission for something
- to disapprove of something
- to consider something as unacceptable
- to countermand something
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What is the motive of working parents sending their children to day care centres according to the passage?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
In today's generation, people easily get caught up with a lot of things to do. The stress gets doubled up among parents who need to keep their jobs and at the same time attend to the needs of their children. Working parents often deal with conflicts and the stress of becoming successful in their careers and at parenting at the same time, can be resolved by putting their child in a day care centre that can attend to its needs while they are away for work. Working parents are usually compelled to leave their children in the custody of day care centre staff so that they can go to work and support the financial needs of their family. For some, this is not the ideal setup but if one will weigh the advantages of day care centers, it is easy to conclude that leaving children in day care centres is not a bad idea after all. Day care centres have become a typical option for busy parents in this modern time. It presents an opportunity to assist parents to nurture the potential of children. Day care centres became the place for children to explore and develop their individuality.
- To become successful in their careers
- To assuage their guilt at working
- To provide a stable childhood
- None of these
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What is the underlying tone of the passage?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
In today's generation, people easily get caught up with a lot of things to do. The stress gets doubled up among parents who need to keep their jobs and at the same time attend to the needs of their children. Working parents often deal with conflicts and the stress of becoming successful in their careers and at parenting at the same time, can be resolved by putting their child in a day care centre that can attend to its needs while they are away for work. Working parents are usually compelled to leave their children in the custody of day care centre staff so that they can go to work and support the financial needs of their family. For some, this is not the ideal setup but if one will weigh the advantages of day care centers, it is easy to conclude that leaving children in day care centres is not a bad idea after all. Day care centres have become a typical option for busy parents in this modern time. It presents an opportunity to assist parents to nurture the potential of children. Day care centres became the place for children to explore and develop their individuality.
- Parenting problems with little children.
- Stress that working parents face when caring for children
- Draw backs of sending children to day care centers.
- Day care centers as a solution for working parents
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Which of the following statements is correct in context of the given passage?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
In today's generation, people easily get caught up with a lot of things to do. The stress gets doubled up among parents who need to keep their jobs and at the same time attend to the needs of their children. Working parents often deal with conflicts and the stress of becoming successful in their careers and at parenting at the same time, can be resolved by putting their child in a day care centre that can attend to its needs while they are away for work. Working parents are usually compelled to leave their children in the custody of day care centre staff so that they can go to work and support the financial needs of their family. For some, this is not the ideal setup but if one will weigh the advantages of day care centers, it is easy to conclude that leaving children in day care centres is not a bad idea after all. Day care centres have become a typical option for busy parents in this modern time. It presents an opportunity to assist parents to nurture the potential of children. Day care centres became the place for children to explore and develop their individuality.
- Working parents feel guilt when leaving their children at day care centres.
- Working parents face more problems in bringing up children than parents where at least one parent is always home.
- Working parents dump their children at day care centres to chase success.
- Working parents are frequently forced to leave their children at day care centres.
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What is the view of the author about leaving children in day care centres?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
In today's generation, people easily get caught up with a lot of things to do. The stress gets doubled up among parents who need to keep their jobs and at the same time attend to the needs of their children. Working parents often deal with conflicts and the stress of becoming successful in their careers and at parenting at the same time, can be resolved by putting their child in a day care centre that can attend to its needs while they are away for work. Working parents are usually compelled to leave their children in the custody of day care centre staff so that they can go to work and support the financial needs of their family. For some, this is not the ideal setup but if one will weigh the advantages of day care centers, it is easy to conclude that leaving children in day care centres is not a bad idea after all. Day care centres have become a typical option for busy parents in this modern time. It presents an opportunity to assist parents to nurture the potential of children. Day care centres became the place for children to explore and develop their individuality.
- The author is against it.
- The author is in favour of it.
- The author does not indicate that in the passage.
- The author thinks it is the ideal way any child should be brought up.
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What is the meaning of the phrase ‘stress gets doubled’ in the passage?
Directions: Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows.
In today's generation, people easily get caught up with a lot of things to do. The stress gets doubled up among parents who need to keep their jobs and at the same time attend to the needs of their children. Working parents often deal with conflicts and the stress of becoming successful in their careers and at parenting at the same time, can be resolved by putting their child in a day care centre that can attend to its needs while they are away for work. Working parents are usually compelled to leave their children in the custody of day care centre staff so that they can go to work and support the financial needs of their family. For some, this is not the ideal setup but if one will weigh the advantages of day care centers, it is easy to conclude that leaving children in day care centres is not a bad idea after all. Day care centres have become a typical option for busy parents in this modern time. It presents an opportunity to assist parents to nurture the potential of children. Day care centres became the place for children to explore and develop their individuality.
- The guilt and stress that parents feel upon leaving their children in day care centres
- The stress of building a career as well as managing parenthood
- The stress of supporting financial needs of the family and building up a career
- The stress of dealing with conflicts regarding nurturing the potential of children and leaving them in someone else’s custody
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