General English (DSSSB Grade II)
English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension questions for DSSSB Grade II exam
Questions
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 student and him (a)/ have agreed to participate (b)/ in the contest together (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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 principle words (a)/ should be highlighted(b)/ in the text (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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)
He loves eating pizzas,(a)/ playing basketball,(b)/ and to sing rock music (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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)
I lay down (a)/ in the sun and (b)/ rest every afternoon (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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)
Among my classmates,(a)/ Geeta is the (b)/ cleverer one (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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)
I've fallen (a)/ behind with (b)/ the mortgage payments (c)/ no error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence are four pairs of words denoted by the numbers (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 meaningfully complete.
Motivated by _____, the employee _____ thousands of dollars from the company vault.
- avarice, stole
- extremity, stealth
- sin, rebuked
- benevolence, converted
The plural of ‘thesis’ is
- thesies
- theses
- thesiss
- theory
The plural of ‘hoof’ is
- hoofes
- hoovs
- hooves
- hoof
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence are four pairs of words denoted by the numbers (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 meaningfully complete.
Electronic devices and games have _____ effects in encouraging _____ learning.
- capturing, physical
- affirmation, negative
- indulgence, resistance
- positive, cognitive
The word ‘president’ is of which gender?
- Masculine gender
- Feminine gender
- Neuter gender
- Common gender
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 as your answer.
(P) amiable
(Q) cordial
(R) aimable
(S) chordal
- P-Q
- Q-S
- P-R
- P-S
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 as your answer.
(P) cherish
(Q) artificial
(R) facet
(S) facade
- P-Q
- Q-S
- P-R
- P-S
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
If he doesn't go to work, he would not have money.
- cannot
- would
- will not
- could
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 as your answer.
(P) soliloquy
(Q) segregated
(R) dialogue
(S) disposition
- P-Q
- Q-S
- P-R
- P-S
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
When she saw me, she couldn't barely speak.
- couldn’t ever
- couldn’t hardly
- couldn’t barely
- couldn’t
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 as your answer.
(P) intoxicating
(Q) materialistic
(R) plethora
(S) platonic
- P-Q
- Q-S
- P-R
- P-S
Directions: Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from comparative to positive.
The pine tree has more uses than any other tree.
- No other tree is more useful than the pine tree.
- The pine tree has a lot more uses of all trees.
- No other tree has as many uses as the pine tree.
- The pine tree has the most uses of all other trees.
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
John is not supposing to attend a meeting tonight.
- assume
- suppose
- supposed
- ought
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
If you told me, I would keep your story in confidence. (Change the voice of the verb from active to passive)
- If you told me, your story would be kept in confidence.
- If I was told, your story would be kept in confidence.
- If you told me your story would have been kept in confidence.
- If you tell me, your story will have been kept in confidence.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Henna wanted to _______ her favourite radio show.
- listen to
- hear to
- hear
- listen
Directions: Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from comparative to positive.
Patsy is not less strong than Tanya.
- Tanya is as strong as Patsy.
- Tanya is not so strong as Patsy.
- Patsy is not as much strong as Tanya.
- Tanya is not very much strong as Patsy.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
They have __________ New York.
- flied to
- flew into
- flown to
- flight into
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word
‘AESTHETIC’.
- artistic
- pleasing
- artificial
- ugly
Directions: Choose the misspelt word.
- broccoli
- bureaue
- beginning
- benign
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
They write _________ ink.
- by
- with
- in
- from
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in capitals.
The hockey team BROUGHT OFF an unexpected victory.
- reared
- accomplished
- evoked
- raised
Directions: Choose the word which can be substituted for the phrase ‘to eat greedily’.
- devote
- indulge
- devour
- garrulous
Getting up, he walked away. (Change into compound sentence)
- While he got up, he walked away.
- He got up yet walked away.
- Although he got up, yet he walked away.
- He got up and walked away.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
After classes Peter __________ within minutes.
- slept in
- dozed off
- dozed in
- fell off
Directions: Choose the word which best express the meaning of the word
‘TWILIGHT’.
- glory
- midnight
- peak
- dusk
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
This book does not teach a lesson. (Change into question)
- Did this book not teach a lesson?
- Do this book not teach a lesson?
- Does these books not teach a lesson?
- Does this book not teach a lesson?
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.
Everything has its ________ and also its ______.
- necessity, direction
- futility, idea
- usefulness, negativity
- controversy, expression
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The chilling truth dawned _______ me.
- with
- in
- on
- to
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
There is no _______ in expressing how one feels.
- casualty
- loss
- default
- harm
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
I am at a ________ for words.
- loss
- failure
- decline
- deprivation
People should be cautious, so that they do not become prey to
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.
- consumerist culture
- spending money
- gimmicks
- latest trends
How does fashion influence the minds of the masses?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.
- By augmenting their desires
- By changing constantly
- By producing new products
- By creating fancy goods
According to the passage, fashion is not just restricted to
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.
- etiquettes
- conduct
- behaviour
- apparel