General English (DSSSB Grade II)

GR-3

40 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

With who (a)/ did you go (b)/ to the market? (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Shelly and her (a)/ went to a party (b)/ on saturday night. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

A black and white (a)/ cat were sitting (b)/ outside my room. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Whomever you elect (a)/ will serve as the captain (b)/ of the team for a four-year term. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

The dialogues are poor (a)/ and the whole movie just seem (b)/ far too pretentious for me. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The plural of ‘dwarf’ is

  1. dwarfes
  2. dwarvs
  3. dwarfs
  4. no change
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Not only is Ram (a)/ working at a restaurant, but (b)/ also doing his graduation. (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The plural of ‘hoof’ is

  1. hooves
  2. hoovez
  3. hoofes
  4. no change
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The word ‘cousin’ belongs to

  1. masculine gender
  2. feminine gender
  3. neuter gender
  4. common gender
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) puckish
(Q) mischievous
(R) adamant
(S) anonymous

  1. P-Q
  2. Q-S
  3. P-R
  4. P-S
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) copious
(Q) hideous
(R) abundant
(S) fragile

  1. P-Q
  2. Q-S
  3. P-R
  4. P-S
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) detach
(Q) hike
(R) hitch
(S) dictum

  1. P-Q
  2. Q-S
  3. P-R
  4. R-S
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.

(P) dubious
(Q) jubilant
(R) persistent
(S) gloomy

  1. P-Q
  2. Q-S
  3. P-R
  4. P-S
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

Someone are invited to the party.

  1. Somebody
  2. Everyone
  3. All
  4. None
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

All the students in the class like each another.

  1. one other
  2. each other
  3. one another
  4. None of the above
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from comparative to positive.

Her husband is older than her.

  1. Her is not as much old as her husband.
  2. She is as less old as her husband.
  3. She is not as old as her husband.
  4. Her husband is not as much old as she.
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

There were the least twenty people in the party.

  1. at least
  2. least
  3. the at least
  4. less
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.

They lost their house in a tsunami. (Into question)

  1. Do they have lost their house in a tsunami?
  2. Have they lost their house in a tsunami?
  3. Did they lose their house in a tsunami?
  4. Has they have lost their house in a tsunami?
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from superlative to comparative.

It was the proudest moment of my life.

  1. It was not more proud than many other moments of my life.
  2. It was prouder than many other moments of my life.
  3. It was more prouder than any other moment of my life.
  4. It was a prouder moment than any other of my life.
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Where ________ going to live?

  1. I will be
  2. I am
  3. do I
  4. am I
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.

Walk carefully lest you should fall. (Change into compound sentence)

  1. When you walk carefully, you should not fall.
  2. If you do not walk carefully, you will fall.
  3. Walk carefully to prevent fall.
  4. Walk carefully or you will fall.
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Kapil managed to finish his work _______.

  1. anyhow
  2. somehow
  3. knowhow
  4. None of the above
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.

Enchanting animals roam the Savannah. (Change the voice of the verb from active to passive)

  1. The Savannah is being roamed by enchanting animals.
  2. The Savannah is roamed by enchanting animals.
  3. The Savannah is being roamed by enchanted animals.
  4. The Savannah has been roamed by enchanting animals.
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Please tell in ________.

  1. short
  2. shortly
  3. briefly
  4. quick
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Sunil compared his boss ________ a cruel dictator.

  1. besides
  2. for
  3. from
  4. to
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'FORLORN'.

  1. Forsaken
  2. Sober
  3. Cheerful
  4. Truthful
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

JK Rowling ________ her first sequel of Harry Potter in 1997.

  1. should finish
  2. had finished
  3. has had finished
  4. finished
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

________ Rani isn’t very bright.

  1. In fact
  2. By truth
  3. As in fact
  4. To speak truthfully
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

Last evening a speeding car ________ him down.

  1. stabbed
  2. killed
  3. broke
  4. knocked
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of 'EXOTIC'.

  1. Exempted
  2. Alien
  3. Erratic
  4. Conventional
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the misspelt word.

  1. Argument
  2. Arguably
  3. Assasination
  4. Presumably
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in capitals.

Tenement buildings are often TORN DOWN to pave way for brand new shopping malls.

  1. Demolished
  2. Pulled
  3. Broken
  4. Plucked
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.

The _______ dog attracted sympathetic comments, with many people _______ his former owner.

  1. forlorn, condemning
  2. jubilant, abusing
  3. underprivileged, censoring
  4. barbaric, judging
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.

Environment has an _______ value which _______ its value as a tourism asset.

  1. incidental, overweighs
  2. important, overweights
  3. intense, overcomes
  4. intrinsic, outweighs
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.

The jury was _______ about the conviction of the _______.

  1. incredible, defence
  2. sceptical, defendant
  3. unbelieving, prosecution
  4. spurious, prosecutor
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.

It was designed to _______ a serious economic _______.

  1. support, adequacy
  2. conflict, sink
  3. overcome, slump
  4. overwhelm, drop
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one which can be substituted for ‘to take careful thought’.

  1. Cogitate
  2. Resolve
  3. Anticipate
  4. Stimulate
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the root cause of alterations in manufacturing?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.

  1. Apparent challenges
  2. Out of the blue situations
  3. Latest styles
  4. Need for miniaturisation
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is not included as the efficient part of go-to-market strategy?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.

  1. Proficiency of workforce
  2. Effective equipment utilisation
  3. Structured manufacturing process
  4. Availability of cheap labour
  5. None of these
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options connects with the term ‘bottom-up’?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.

  1. Grassroots
  2. Executives
  3. Tree roots
  4. Managers
  5. None of these