General English (DSSSB Grade II)
English language proficiency test covering grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension for DSSSB Grade II examination preparation.
Questions
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.
The priest said, “There will be a prayer service for the departed soul of Sister Maria.”
- The priest said that there must be a prayer service for the departed soul of Sister Maria.
- The priest said that there should be a prayer service for the departed soul of Sister Maria.
- The priest said that there would be a prayer service for the departed soul of Sister Maria.
- The priest said that there can be a prayer service for the departed soul of Sister Maria.
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.
The teacher said, “You all must sit at your seats now.”
- The teacher requested the class to sit at their seats.
- The teacher advised the class to sit at their seats.
- The teacher ordered the class to sit at their seats.
- The teacher pledged the class to sit at their seats.
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect form.
The doctor said, “He will be discharged tomorrow.”
- The doctor said that he would be discharged the next day.
- The doctor said that he would be discharged tomorrow.
- The doctor said that he can be discharged the next day.
- The doctor said that he should be discharged the next day.
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.
Do your homework.
- Let your homework do by you.
- Let your homework be done by you.
- Let your homework be does by you.
- Let your homework be did by you.
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.
The farmer ploughed the field though it was dry and stiff.
- Though it was dry and stiff, the field was ploughed by the farmer.
- Though it was dry and stiff, the field were ploughed by the farmer.
- The field is ploughed by the farmer though it was dry and stiff.
- The field had been ploughed by the farmer though it was dry and stiff.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence or 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).
They were all surprised at his success in the competition.
- were surprised all
- was very surprised
- had all shocked at
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.
The cat jumped over the fence.
- The fence was jumped over by the cat.
- The fence were jumped over by the cat.
- The fence is jumped over by the cat.
- The fence had been jumped over by the cat.
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Colossal
- Enormous
- Tiny
- Bright
- Dim
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Hassel
- Hessal
- Hasall
- Hassle
Directions: Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Superficial
- Important
- Depth
- Complete
- Shallow
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Default
- Accomplish
- Hassle
- Failure
- Elude
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Questionnaire
- Questionaire
- Questionnaere
- Questioneire
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
The garbage truck comes _________ Wednesdays.
- in
- on
- within
- at
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
She has been working on the computer _________ morning.
- since
- at
- for
- from
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/group of words.
List of the topics or subjects to be considered at a meeting
- Schedule
- Agenda
- Flowchart
- Plan
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Provacative
- Provocative
- Provecative
- Provicative
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Veracious
- Tactful
- Hungry
- Wild
- Truthful
Directions: In this question, choose the alternative which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power
- Literate
- Expert
- Specialist
- Intellectual
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence.
A person pretending to be somebody he is not
- Impostor
- Dramatist
- Player
- Actor
Directions: In this question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Mendacious
- Deceitful
- Untrustworthy
- Liar
- Honest
Choose the option which best describes the below sentence.
She did not cheat in the test, for it was not the right thing to do.
- Compound sentence
- Complex sentence
- Simple sentence
- Interrogative sentence
Choose the option which best describes the below sentence.
Though he was very rich, he was very unhappy.
- Compound sentence
- Complex sentence
- Simple sentence
- Interrogative sentence
Rhyming word to embarrass is
- marriage
- parrot
- porous
- terrace
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
It is advisable to wear cotton clothes______ summers.
- in
- on
- from
- for
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Bigot
- Prejudiced
- Opinionated
- Broad-minded
- Bright
Directions: In this question, a sentence/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).
The little child does whatever his brother was done.
- was doing
- does
- had done
- No improvement
Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.
Grumpy
- Surly
- Amicable
- Shrewd
- Irritable
Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
The bus will stop here __________ 5:45 p.m.
- over
- on
- in
- at
The plural of calf is
- calfs
- calves
- calfes
- calfies
Directions: In this question, a sentence/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).
The broker to who I sold my car was a cheat.
- to who I sell
- to whom I sold
- to whom I sold to
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
The stars shine during (A) the day also, but we cannot (B) see them with the naked eye. (C) No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: In this question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
Rose like other flowers (A) that have medicinal qualities (B) are also useful for making perfumes. (C) No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: In this question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
All the good dancers (A) has participated in (B) the cheer leading squad. (C) No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: In this question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
All was doing (A) their work, so I went to (B) the market by myself. (C) No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Directions: In this question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.
The highest we go (A) the cooler it is (B) at the hill stations. (C) No error (D)
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Dolphins can probably ____________ with each other.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
- communicate
- fight
- love
- play
The dolphins can live in
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
- saltwater
- freshwater
- Both (1) and (2)
- None of these
Dolphins have a __________ like the humans.
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
- brain
- society
- sleep
- language
The meaning of the word thrive is
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
- to grow
- to lessen
- to create
- to destroy
The synonym of handful is
Directions: Read the given passage carefully.
Dolphins live in saltwater but they can also live in freshwater locations. Only a handful of the species though are known to thrive in freshwater regions. They tend to stick to the shallow areas of the water found along the continental shelves.
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
- many
- more
- a few
- much