TNPSC Group 2 2012 Preliminary Examination
General English Questions 76 to 100
1.
Find out the active voice from the options given:
A.
It has been tested
B.
It was yet to be tested
C.
It is said that she is arrogant
D.
It is an interesting book
Answer:
D.
It is an interesting book
2.
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 |
A.
3 4 2 1
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
4 1 2 3
D.
2 3 4 1
Answer:
B.
3 1 4 2
3.
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.
A.
in, to, with, of
B.
in, of, to, with
C.
of, in, to, with
D.
with, of, to, in
Answer:
B.
in, of, to, with
4.
Identify the sentence which does not contain a noun.
A.
Parents guide their children
B.
Always give willingly
C.
Boldly, smartly and slowly
D.
Students like cricket
Answer:
C.
Boldly, smartly and slowly
5.
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
A.
Who blames others
B.
Who aims at his personal gains
C.
Who takes money
D.
Who teaches unknown facts
Answer:
D.
Who teaches unknown facts
6.
Which of the following sentence does not contain an adverb?
A.
He came late
B.
Chennai is a big city
C.
I shall meet you tomorrow
D.
I usually drink milk at night
Answer:
B.
Chennai is a big city
7.
I ___________ I ___________ his address.
A.
wished, know
B.
wish, knew
C.
wish, known
D.
am wishing, am knowing
Answer:
B.
wish, knew
8.
Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
All her efforts turned futile.
All her efforts turned futile.
A.
useless
B.
useful
C.
harmful
D.
peaceful
Answer:
B.
useful
9.
Match the correct suffix, for the given root word 'cardio'.
A.
-ism
B.
-ish
C.
-ment
D.
-gram
Answer:
D.
-gram
10.
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
A.
2, 3, 4 and 1
B.
3, 4 and 5
C.
1, 2, 3 and 5
D.
1, 3, 4 and 5
Answer:
D.
1, 3, 4 and 5
11.
Select the incorrect sentence from the following sentences.
A.
You met the actor who is the hero of this movie
B.
The bridge was damaged whom they were willing to set right
C.
I found my key which was missing
D.
I bought the book which I saw in shop
Answer:
B.
The bridge was damaged whom they were willing to set right
12.
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.
A.
verb, noun and adjective
B.
adjective, adverb and noun
C.
adverb, verb and adjective
D.
noun, verb and adverb
Answer:
C.
adverb, verb and adjective
13.
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
A.
remorse
B.
suspicion
C.
pessimism
D.
none of these
Answer:
A.
remorse
14.
Select the correct sentence.
A.
He put out his coat
B.
He put in his coat
C.
He put at his coat
D.
He put on his coat
Answer:
D.
He put on his coat
15.
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 |
A.
2 4 1 3
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
3 4 1 2
D.
4 2 3 1
Answer:
A.
2 4 1 3
16.
Identify the tense form of the underlined word/words:
Neetu has had a bad car crash.
Neetu has had a bad car crash.
A.
simple present tense
B.
simple past tense
C.
present perfect tense
D.
present perfect continuous tense
Answer:
C.
present perfect tense
17.
Choose the appropriate passive voice for the following sentence.
Where did the police catch the thief?
Where did the police catch the thief?
A.
Where did the thief catch the police?
B.
Where will the thief catch the police?
C.
Did the police catch the thief?
D.
Where was the thief caught by the police?
Answer:
D.
Where was the thief caught by the police?
18.
Fill up the blank with suitable preposition.
Leela went into the auditorium ___________ mistake.
Leela went into the auditorium ___________ mistake.
A.
by
B.
in
C.
of
D.
in case of
Answer:
A.
by
19.
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? |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
3 1 4 2
D.
4 3 2 1
Answer:
C.
3 1 4 2
20.
Fill in the blank with the correct 'Homophone'
He ___________ many points in favour of his case.
He ___________ many points in favour of his case.
A.
sighted
B.
cited
C.
sited
D.
sitted
Answer:
B.
cited
21.
Change the noun 'fall' into verb choosing from the following words.
A.
Fallen
B.
Falling
C.
Feeling
D.
Fall
Answer:
D.
Fall
22.
Select the word with the correct prefix.
A.
antelope
B.
antique
C.
antisocial
D.
antonym
Answer:
C.
antisocial
23.
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.
A.
speak boldly
B.
speak loudly
C.
think and speak hopefully
D.
speak softly
Answer:
C.
think and speak hopefully
24.
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.
A.
paying
B.
payable
C.
payee
D.
paid
Answer:
D.
paid
25.
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
A.
1, 2, 3 and 4
B.
2, 3, 4 and 5
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer:
B.
2, 3, 4 and 5