TNPSC Group 2 2012 Preliminary Examination
General English Questions 76 to 100
76.
Find out the active voice from the options given:
Answer:
D.
It is an interesting book
77.
Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B, and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) Exuberance | 1. Benign |
| (b) Malignant | 2. Wisdom |
| (c) Mute | 3. Apathy |
| (d) Folly | 4. Noisy |
Answer:
B.
3 1 4 2
78.
Fill in the blanks with correct cogent order of prepositions given below as options.
___________ pursuance ___________ your letter we are writing today ___________ the Chairman and posting it to him along ___________ your letter.
___________ pursuance ___________ your letter we are writing today ___________ the Chairman and posting it to him along ___________ your letter.
Answer:
B.
in, of, to, with
79.
Identify the sentence which does not contain a noun.
Answer:
C.
Boldly, smartly and slowly
80.
Comprehension:
He, who teaches us anything which we know, not before, is undoubtedly to be loved as a benefactor and he that supplies life with amusement will be caressed as a pleasing person.
Q : A 'Benefactor' is one
He, who teaches us anything which we know, not before, is undoubtedly to be loved as a benefactor and he that supplies life with amusement will be caressed as a pleasing person.
Q : A 'Benefactor' is one
Answer:
D.
Who teaches unknown facts
81.
Which of the following sentence does not contain an adverb?
Answer:
B.
Chennai is a big city
82.
I ___________ I ___________ his address.
Answer:
B.
wish, knew
83.
Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
All her efforts turned futile.
All her efforts turned futile.
Answer:
B.
useful
84.
Match the correct suffix, for the given root word 'cardio'.
Answer:
D.
-gram
85.
Find out the antonyms for the underlined word.
Raju had apparently changed his mind.
1. Obscure
2. Lucid
3. Confused
4. Perplexed
5. Irrational
Raju had apparently changed his mind.
1. Obscure
2. Lucid
3. Confused
4. Perplexed
5. Irrational
Answer:
D.
1, 3, 4 and 5
86.
Select the incorrect sentence from the following sentences.
Answer:
B.
The bridge was damaged whom they were willing to set right
87.
Find out the parts of speech that are used in the underlined words.
1. You dictate the answer
2. Catch me if you can.
3. He is an honest man.
4. He revealed the truth honestly.
1. You dictate the answer
2. Catch me if you can.
3. He is an honest man.
4. He revealed the truth honestly.
Answer:
C.
adverb, verb and adjective
88.
A knocking was heard suddenly in the silence of the night. Someone was knocking at the castle gate. On hearing the sudden sound, Macbeth trembled like a leaf. He said, "How I wish the knocking were able to awaken the dead king!"
Identify the tone of the speaker
Identify the tone of the speaker
Answer:
A.
remorse
89.
Select the correct sentence.
Answer:
D.
He put on his coat
90.
Match the following words given in Column A with their Antonyms in Column B, and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) Inquisitive | 1. Leisurely |
| (b) Inhale | 2. Incurious |
| (c) Hastily | 3. Simple |
| (d) Complicated | 4. Exhale |
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
91.
Identify the tense form of the underlined word/words:
Neetu has had a bad car crash.
Neetu has had a bad car crash.
Answer:
C.
present perfect tense
92.
Choose the appropriate passive voice for the following sentence.
Where did the police catch the thief?
Where did the police catch the thief?
Answer:
D.
Where was the thief caught by the police?
93.
Fill up the blank with suitable preposition.
Leela went into the auditorium ___________ mistake.
Leela went into the auditorium ___________ mistake.
Answer:
A.
by
94.
Match the statements in Column A with the question tags in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) The apples aren't good | 1. aren't they? |
| (b) All those boys are boistorous | 2. don't you? |
| (c) I am not a fool | 3. are they? |
| (d) You like him | 4. am I? |
Answer:
C.
3 1 4 2
95.
Fill in the blank with the correct 'Homophone'
He ___________ many points in favour of his case.
He ___________ many points in favour of his case.
Answer:
B.
cited
96.
Change the noun 'fall' into verb choosing from the following words.
Answer:
D.
Fall
97.
Select the word with the correct prefix.
Answer:
C.
antisocial
98.
Comprehension :
To cultivate positive thinking, speak hopefully about everything. Positive thinking creates a positive atmosphere and produces positive results.
Q : If you want to cultivate positive thinking, you.
To cultivate positive thinking, speak hopefully about everything. Positive thinking creates a positive atmosphere and produces positive results.
Q : If you want to cultivate positive thinking, you.
Answer:
C.
think and speak hopefully
99.
Fill in the blank choosing from the given word the correct 'verb' for the noun 'Pay'.
The manager ___________ the salary in cash.
The manager ___________ the salary in cash.
Answer:
D.
paid
100.
Find out the meaning for the underlined word.
The postmaster looked at the boy suspiciously.
1. Careful
2. Doubtful
3. Untrustworthy
4. Distrustful
5. Dubiously
The postmaster looked at the boy suspiciously.
1. Careful
2. Doubtful
3. Untrustworthy
4. Distrustful
5. Dubiously
Answer:
B.
2, 3, 4 and 5