General English (CHSL - 6)

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

He is a queer fish; I have failed to understand him.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Corruption is a burning question of the day.

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

She tends to chew the cud before answering.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error mark (D) as your answer.

In the search for food (A)/ the dog left (B)/ the village. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error mark (D) as your answer.

The success of a man in business (A)/ depends over (B)/ his attention to small things. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error mark (D) as your answer.

Religious people are afraid of (A)/ sinful (B)/ actions. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error mark (D) as your answer.

Kashmir valley is full of (A)/ yellow wild sweet (B)/ flowers. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Perish

Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and fill the blank.

They have already made up their mind on this issue. Now it is _______ to argue with them.

Directions: Find the correctly spelt word.

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Bold

Directions: Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Gravity

Directions: Find the correctly spelt word.

Directions: Choose the correct substitute for the given words.

A person very hard to please

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Nebulous

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (A), (B) and (C). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence has no error mark (D) as your answer.

The storm soon disappeared (A)/ and the sun started (B)/ to shine. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: In the given question, a part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

I will look for this person in a reference book.

Directions: In this question, a sentence/a part of sentence is underlined, to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

He had a very difficult period in his sickness.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

They laugh at him.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

He is making a lame excuse.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

He gave me a pen

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

The lecture is being delivered.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Active/Passive voice.

A happy bond between souls is provided by marriage.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect speech.

He will say, “I like her.”

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect speech.

He said to me, “I like her.”

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect speech.

Kamal said to Richa, “Where does she live?”

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect speech.

He asked me if I had anything to say.

Directions: In the question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect speech.

The teacher told the students that to err is human.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

1. Speech was the first means of conveying.
   P. Thirdly printing helped in dissemination of knowledge in a permanent form.
   Q. Then, writing as a means introduced a capacity for storing information.
   R. Computer is the only medium that can not only store, but analyse information to make decision.
   S. However, all of these are passive media.
2. Therefore, computer is hailed as the fourth information revolution.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

1. The houses in the Indus Valley were built of baked bricks.
   P. This staircase sometimes continued upwards on to the roof.
   Q. Access to the upstairs rooms was by a narrow stone staircase at the back of the house.
   R. The drains were incorporated in the walls.
   S. The houses had bathrooms and excellent drainage systems.
2. They led outside into covered sewers which ran down the side of the streets.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

1. Smoke oozed up between the planks.
   P. Passengers were ready to quit the ship.
   Q. The rising gale fanned the smouldering fire.
   R. Everyone now knew, there was a fire on board.
   S. Flames broke out here and there.
2. Most people bore the shock bravely.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

1. There was once a Persian King called Shahryar who had a beautiful wife.
   P. When the king discovered this, he killed her.
   Q. He gave orders that he was to be provided with a new wife everyday.
   R. He loved her very much, but she turned out to be a wicked woman.
   S. He decided that all women were wicked and that he would punish them.
2. After some days of marriage, he would leave her for good and marry again.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences/parts of the passage/sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage/sentences are split into 4 parts and labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in a proper order. Read the passage or sentence and find out which of the 4 combinations is correct.

1. Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14.
   P. He loved children.
   Q. Sports, music, drama and debated are arranged in schools.
   R. Exhibition of photographs of Pandit Nehru, showing his lifetime, are also arranged in some schools.
   S. That is why his birthday is celebrated as children's day.
2. Kids enjoy this day as it is their day.

Directions: Choose the correct substitute for the given phrase.

One who pretends illness to escape duty

Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and fill the blank.

The passengers and crew members of the aeroplane had a _______ escape when it was taking off from the runway.

Directions: Choose the correct substitute for the given words.

A man of odd habits

Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and fill the blank.

Only those who have completed eighteen years are _______ to apply for this post.

How do poisonous snakes sometimes make their consumption easier?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence, they usually swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes do immobilise their preys with their venom to make consumption easier. It is truly a myth that poisonous snakes attack humans for food. Humans can never be their targets for food as we are normally too big for them to swallow. In cases where snakes do bite, these attacks are usually defensive ones and the venom injected is normally little or sometimes even none. The full fatal dose of the venom is only released on smaller animals which the snakes can swallow easily. Besides helping in the killing and immobilising of their preys, the poison also acts as digestive agents for snakes.

Which of the following statements is not true about snakes?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence, they usually swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes do immobilise their preys with their venom to make consumption easier. It is truly a myth that poisonous snakes attack humans for food. Humans can never be their targets for food as we are normally too big for them to swallow. In cases where snakes do bite, these attacks are usually defensive ones and the venom injected is normally little or sometimes even none. The full fatal dose of the venom is only released on smaller animals which the snakes can swallow easily. Besides helping in the killing and immobilising of their preys, the poison also acts as digestive agents for snakes.

'Limb' implies

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence, they usually swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes do immobilise their preys with their venom to make consumption easier. It is truly a myth that poisonous snakes attack humans for food. Humans can never be their targets for food as we are normally too big for them to swallow. In cases where snakes do bite, these attacks are usually defensive ones and the venom injected is normally little or sometimes even none. The full fatal dose of the venom is only released on smaller animals which the snakes can swallow easily. Besides helping in the killing and immobilising of their preys, the poison also acts as digestive agents for snakes.

Snakes swallow their prey whole because

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence, they usually swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes do immobilise their preys with their venom to make consumption easier. It is truly a myth that poisonous snakes attack humans for food. Humans can never be their targets for food as we are normally too big for them to swallow. In cases where snakes do bite, these attacks are usually defensive ones and the venom injected is normally little or sometimes even none. The full fatal dose of the venom is only released on smaller animals which the snakes can swallow easily. Besides helping in the killing and immobilising of their preys, the poison also acts as digestive agents for snakes.

Humans can never be snakes’ target for their food because

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows.

All snakes are hunters and predators, feeding on the animals and sometimes their eggs. Having no limbs, snakes cannot hold their preys down to bite; hence, they usually swallow them whole. Poisonous snakes sometimes do immobilise their preys with their venom to make consumption easier. It is truly a myth that poisonous snakes attack humans for food. Humans can never be their targets for food as we are normally too big for them to swallow. In cases where snakes do bite, these attacks are usually defensive ones and the venom injected is normally little or sometimes even none. The full fatal dose of the venom is only released on smaller animals which the snakes can swallow easily. Besides helping in the killing and immobilising of their preys, the poison also acts as digestive agents for snakes.

Fill in blank (ii).

Directions: In the following question, a passage is given with some words left out. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question.

Without water, no animal can ___(i)___. In desert regions the greatest ___(ii)___ to life is drying up. But, many creatures are able to make use of ___(iii)___ little water that exists in arid areas. One of nature’s masterpieces ___(iv)___ creatures equipped to ___(v)___ with desert life are the camels.

Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and fill the blank.

They were not invited _______ the party.

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest of the passage is split into 4 parts labelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

1. He could not rise.
   P. All at once, in the distance, he heard an elephant trumpet.
   Q. He tried with all his might, but to no use.
   R. It scared him to death and the next moment, he was on his feet.
   S. He stepped into the river.
2. It was colder than usual.

Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and fill the blank.

Even in today's modern society, people _______ God to bring rains.

Fill in blank (iii).

Directions: In the following question, a passage is given with some words left out. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question.

Without water, no animal can ___(i)___. In desert regions the greatest ___(ii)___ to life is drying up. But, many creatures are able to make use of ___(iii)___ little water that exists in arid areas. One of nature’s masterpieces ___(iv)___ creatures equipped to ___(v)___ with desert life are the camels.

Fill in blank (v).

Directions: In the following question, a passage is given with some words left out. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question.

Without water, no animal can ___(i)___. In desert regions the greatest ___(ii)___ to life is drying up. But, many creatures are able to make use of ___(iii)___ little water that exists in arid areas. One of nature’s masterpieces ___(iv)___ creatures equipped to ___(v)___ with desert life are the camels.

Fill in blank (iv).

Directions: In the following question, a passage is given with some words left out. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question.

Without water, no animal can ___(i)___. In desert regions the greatest ___(ii)___ to life is drying up. But, many creatures are able to make use of ___(iii)___ little water that exists in arid areas. One of nature’s masterpieces ___(iv)___ creatures equipped to ___(v)___ with desert life are the camels.

Fill in blank (i).

Directions: In the following question, a passage is given with some words left out. Read the passage carefully and answer the given question.

Without water, no animal can ___(i)___. In desert regions the greatest ___(ii)___ to life is drying up. But, many creatures are able to make use of ___(iii)___ little water that exists in arid areas. One of nature’s masterpieces ___(iv)___ creatures equipped to ___(v)___ with desert life are the camels.