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Wbp constable mains 2018 (english) sectional test 01 - Test Set 1

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25 questions

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  1. Question 1

    Choose the word or group of words which is most similar in meaning to the idioms/phrase printed in bold as used in the sentence:

    If a joke falls flat, nobody thinks it is funny.
    1. fails to stand
    2. fails to realise
    3. fails to maintain
    4. fails to produce the intended effect
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  2. Question 2

    Change the voice of the sentence:

    You need to clean your shoes properly.
    1. You are needed to clean your shoes properly.
    2. Your shoes are needed to be properly cleaned.
    3. Your shoes are needed to be cleaned properly by you.
    4. Your shoes need to be cleaned properly.
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  3. Question 3

    Directions: Fill in the blanks with a appropriate word or preposition.

    My sister and ________ are pleased to accept your invitation.
    1. I
    2. me
    3. myself
    4. I myself
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  4. Question 4

    Directions: Fill in the blanks with a appropriate word or preposition.

    Sachin was standing _________ me.
    1. aside
    2. next
    3. beside
    4. besides
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  5. Question 5

    Directions: Fill in the blanks with a appropriate word or preposition.

    A thorough search of the aircraft was carried _________ in the airport.
    1. out
    2. off
    3. on
    4. along
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  6. Question 6

    There _______ any message from my friend since he moved to Delhi.
    1. isn't
    2. wasn't
    3. hasn't been
    4. haven't been
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  7. Question 7

    He shows great ability _________ mathematics.
    1. at
    2. of
    3. about
    4. in
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  8. Question 8

    Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
    1. Lieutenant
    2. Leftenant
    3. Leftinent
    4. Leitenant
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  9. Question 9

    Choose the word or group of words which is most similar in meaning to the idioms/phrase printed in bold as used in the sentence:

    Farmers have cried wolf in the past but this time, agriculture is in a crisis.
    1. to listen eagerly
    2. to give false alarm
    3. to turn pale
    4. to keep off starvation
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  10. Question 10

    Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech:

    I said to him, "Why are you working so hard?"

    1. I asked him why he was working so hard.
    2. I asked him why was he working so hard.
    3. I asked him why he had been working so hard.
    4. I asked him why had he been working so hard.
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  11. Question 11

    Change the voice of the sentence:

    Darjeeling grows tea.
    1. Tea is grown in Darjeeling.
    2. Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling.
    3. Tea is being grown in Darjeeling.
    4. Tea grows in Darjeeling.
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  12. Question 12

    Change the voice of the sentence:

    The invigilator was reading out the instructions.
    1. The instructions were being read out by the invigilator.
    2. The instructions were read by the invigilator.
    3. The instructions had been read by the invigilator.
    4. The instructions had been read out by the invigilator.
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  13. Question 13

    Choose the word or group of words which is most similar in meaning to the idioms/phrase printed in bold as used in the sentence:

    The doctor said that the patient has turned the corner.
    1. that the patient has crossed the corner.
    2. that he is in a serious condition.
    3. that the patient is out of danger.
    4. that the patient has been turned over for autopsy.
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  14. Question 14

    Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech:

    The peon said to his officer, "Please forgive me."
    1. The peon requested his officier that he forgive him.
    2. The peon requested his officer to forgive him.
    3. The peon said to his officier that he should forgive him.
    4. The peon told his officer to please forgive him.
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  15. Question 15

    Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

    Incapable of making errors
    1. Infallible
    2. Incorrigible
    3. Irreparable
    4. Erroneous
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  16. Question 16

    Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any)

    Some witness said the grenade was thrown (1)/ from a motorcycle while others said (2)/ it was lobbed at the check post from a moving car (3)/ No error (4).
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
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  17. Question 17

    Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any)

    Consumers are set to be spoilt for choice (1)/ as smartphone maker compete with one another (2)/ with flagship launches at attractive prices. (3)/ No error (4).
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
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  18. Question 18

    Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any)

    Monsoon this year is expected (1)/ to arrive on the Indian mainland (2)/ five days later than the normal date. (3)/ No error (4).
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
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  19. Question 19

    Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any)

    Talking about his Padma Shri award, the actor said (1)/ he didn't want to accept it as there were people (2)/ in the industry who deserve it more than him (3)/ No error (4).
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
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  20. Question 20

    Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical 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 (4). (ignore missing punctuation, if any)

    The police team patrolling the area (1)/ took the victim to hospital (2)/ where he was declare brought dead. (3)/ No error (4).
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
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  21. Question 21

    Choose the word or group of words which is most similar in meaning to the idioms/phrase printed in bold as used in the sentence:

    She paid a flying visit to Mumbai to see her ailing father.
    1. a surprise visit
    2. a very short visit
    3. a very long visit
    4. went by aeroplane
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  22. Question 22

    Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

    That which is 'Unclear'
    1. Doubtless
    2. Uncertain
    3. Controversial
    4. Ambiguous
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  23. Question 23

    Which one of the following words is correctly spelt?
    1. Mandatary
    2. Circulatary
    3. Temporary
    4. Regulatary
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  24. Question 24

    Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

    One who runs away from justice
    1. Fugitive
    2. Convict
    3. Accused
    4. Prisoner
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  25. Question 25

    In this question, the first and last sentences of paragraph are numbered as S1 and S6. The rest of the paragraph is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

    S1. Snakes are the most feared of all reptiles.
    P. Superstition and ignorance prevents proper treatment.
    Q. It is also beneficial to man.
    R. Snake is not a source of fear and harm.
    S. Many people are killed by snakes in India and all over the world.
    S6. Medicines are made from its poison.

    The proper Sequence should be
    1. PRSQ
    2. QRSP
    3. SPRQ
    4. SRQP
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