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

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  1. Question 1

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.

    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    Which of the following should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?
    1. (c)
    2. (f)
    3. (d)
    4. (a)
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  2. Question 2

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.
    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    Which of the following should be the sixth sentence after rearrangement?
    1. (a)
    2. (e)
    3. (f)
    4. (d)
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  3. Question 3

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.
    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?
    1. (d)
    2. (c)
    3. (a)
    4. (e)
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  4. Question 4

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.
    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    What is the synonym of the word 'perseverance'?
    1. stamina
    2. courage
    3. frailty
    4. diligence
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  5. Question 5

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.
    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
    1. (f)
    2. (c)
    3. (a)
    4. (d)
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  6. Question 6

    Rearrange the following six sentences (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and answer the questions given below them:

    (a) With all this experimentation he incurred an expenditure of over a million dollars before success smiled on him.

    (b) Edison invented the long lasting electric light bulb.

    (c) To find a fibre to burn inside a bulb he experimented with over two thousand items.

    (d) We thus owe the miracle of light as much to his perseverance as to his genius.

    (e) However he did not invent it overnight.

    (f) His friends too travelled all over the world from South America to India is search of Suitable fibre.

    Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
    1. (b)
    2. (c)
    3. (f)
    4. (a)
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  7. Question 7

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    Two persons who were on a motorcycle (1)/ escaped with minor injuries (2)/ after a balcony of a two-storied building (3)/ at Shyambazar street collapsed on Tuesday evening. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  8. Question 8

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    The Hon'ble Calcutta High Court (1)/ will now hear a petition (2)/ against a rule that bras lawyers (3)/ who does not practise in the HC. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  9. Question 9

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    How often employees feel (1)/ a sense of achievement (2)/ on the work (3)/ that they deliver? (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  10. Question 10

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    At 21, (1)/ she, in many ways, (2)/ is like any girl (3)/ to her age. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  11. Question 11

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    In late morning (1)/ several gangmen (2)/ had been developed by KMC to work (3)/ on different stretches of the alignment. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  12. Question 12

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    There shall be (1)/ a complete ban of the use (2)/ of synthetic colour for painting of idols (3)/ that would require immerssion. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  13. Question 13

    Read each sentence to find out grammatical error or errors in idiomatic expressions in it. The error will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer:

    My brother lives (1)/ in Jalpaiguri (2)/ and I visited him (3)/ every year. (4)
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 1
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  14. Question 14

    What is the antonym of 'Wholesome' ?
    1. Unhealthy
    2. Beneficial
    3. Pure
    4. Nutritious
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  15. Question 15

    Which of the following is correctly spelt?
    1. Embarass
    2. Embarres
    3. Embarrass
    4. Embrase
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  16. Question 16

    'She baffled me with her argument.' - What is the synonym of 'baffled' ?
    1. Seasoned
    2. Bewildered
    3. Convinced
    4. Defeated
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  17. Question 17

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

    After getting selected for the job, he has been putting on airs these days.

    1. travelling one by air
    2. being very modest
    3. becoming very boastful
    4. wearing costly clothes
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  18. Question 18

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

    I'm sure the new officer order serves them right.
    1. changes their mind
    2. gives good service to them
    3. gives what they deserve
    4. realise their mistakes
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  19. Question 19

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

    He is always in debt as he make ducks and drakes of his money.
    1. often squanders money
    2. owns a poultry farm
    3. gives loans to other people
    4. often buys non-vegeterian dishes with
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  20. Question 20

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

    Trying to find life on the Mars is a wild goose chase.
    1. formidable competition
    2. futile exercise
    3. useful enterprise
    4. mad race for a something
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  21. Question 21

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

    When he took charge as the General Manager of the Company, he situation was at sixes and sevens.
    1. the money was meagre
    2. the company was in debt
    3. only a few workers were there
    4. in utter confusion
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  22. Question 22

    Change the direct into indirect form of speech:

    The boy said, "I play in the field everyday."
    1. The boy said that he played in the field all day.
    2. The boy said that he has been playing in the field everyday.
    3. The boy said that he had been playing in the field everyday.
    4. The boy said that he plays in the field everyday.
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  23. Question 23

    Fill in the blank:

    Why do you stare _________ her?
    1. to
    2. against
    3. after
    4. at
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  24. Question 24

    Which of the following is wrong?

    Masculine gender — Feminine Gender



    1. Bull — Cow
    2. Fox — Vixen
    3. Gander — Goose
    4. Horse — Mule
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  25. Question 25

    Change the 'voice' of the sentence:

    "A 6-year child was knocked down a passing vehicle."
    1. A 6-year child knocked down a passing vehicle.
    2. A passing vehicle knocked down a 6-year child.
    3. A vehicle knocked down a 6-year passing child.
    4. No chnage
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