TNPSC Group 2 2022 Preliminary Examination
General English Questions 26 to 50
26.
The lesson "His First Flight" is about a
Answer:
B.
Seagull
27.
The first book of Helen Keller was translated into how many languages?
Answer:
D.
50
28.
Assertion [A] : At Bangkok Conference A34 point resolution was passed.
Reason [R] : Indian National Army was made subordinate to the Indian Independence League.
Reason [R] : Indian National Army was made subordinate to the Indian Independence League.
Answer:
C.
[A] True, [R] True and [R] is the correct explanation for [A]
29.
'The Discovery of India' is written by Nehru in the prison of
Answer:
D.
Ahmednagar Fort Prison
30.
Nehru's "Glimpses of World History" is a collection of _______________ letters.
Answer:
A.
196
31.
Mahatma Gandhiji was inspired and influenced by
Answer:
B.
John Ruskin's "Unto this Last"
32.
Which two words blend together to form the new word vitamin?
Answer:
C.
Vital + amine
33.
Choose the correct sentence from the following
Answer:
C.
My son is fond of music
34.
"Oh, no, no", said the little fly.
What figure of speech is used here?
What figure of speech is used here?
Answer:
D.
Repetition
35.
Identify the correct simple sentence:
Answer:
B.
He confessed his guilt
36.
Select the simple sentence from the following sentence:
Answer:
B.
Due to heavy downpour the match was cancelled.
37.
Which among the given options is the correct one?
Answer:
A.
Either Rhyan or his sisters have to be invited.
38.
Find out the blended form of Breakfast + Lunch.
Answer:
D.
Brunch
39.
Which part of the given sentence is wrong?
I saw an helicopter fly above the lake
I saw an helicopter fly above the lake
Answer:
A.
An helicopter
40.
Fill in the blank with suitable gerund.
He asked me in _______________ this form.
He asked me in _______________ this form.
Answer:
A.
Filling
41.
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the option given below:
He was the spoilt child of Affluent parents.
He was the spoilt child of Affluent parents.
Answer:
D.
wealthy
42.
Choose the correct meaning for the phrase
"Look After"
"Look After"
Answer:
D.
Take care of
43.
Fill in the blanks with the correct tense form of the verb from the options given below.
In two years' Time I _______________ (earn) my degree.
In two years' Time I _______________ (earn) my degree.
Answer:
B.
Shall have earned
44.
Fill in the blank with the suitable preposition from the options given below.
The Government built a bridge _______________ the river.
The Government built a bridge _______________ the river.
Answer:
C.
Across
45.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article.
The hour is _______________ unit of time.
The hour is _______________ unit of time.
Answer:
C.
A
46.
"If one should come too close to earth
The atmosphere will Shake,
With shockwave reaching to the ground
Causing the land to quake".
Mention the rhyme scheme of the stanza.
The atmosphere will Shake,
With shockwave reaching to the ground
Causing the land to quake".
Mention the rhyme scheme of the stanza.
Answer:
C.
abcb
47.
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined word
Ramayya's heart was in a Flutter
Ramayya's heart was in a Flutter
Answer:
B.
Flab
48.
Find out the correct meaning of the underlined word.
He loved to tear food that way, scraping his beak now and again to Whet it.
He loved to tear food that way, scraping his beak now and again to Whet it.
Answer:
B.
To sharpen
49.
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
Cast Down
Cast Down
Answer:
B.
Dejected
50.
Match the following:
| Column A | Column 8 |
|---|---|
| (a) garb | 1. act of helping |
| (b) plaintive | 2. moving slowly |
| (c) ministrations | 3. sounding sad |
| (d) languid | 4. clothes |
Answer:
B.
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