TNPSC Group 4 2011
General English Questions 1 to 25
1.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) ailment | 1. wounded |
| b) mute | 2. illness |
| c) furiously | 3. silence |
| d) hurt | 4. violently |
Answer:
A.
2 3 4 1
2.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) acute | 1. discover |
| b) amazed | 2. doubt |
| c) unearth | 3. severe |
| d) suspicion | 4. surprised |
Answer:
B.
3 4 1 2
3.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) siblings | 1. reveal |
| b} hardy | 2. brothers and sisters |
| c) mettle | 3. strong |
| d) disclose | 4. courage |
Answer:
B.
2 3 4 1
4.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) wisc | 1. punishment |
| b) penalty | 2. clever |
| c) strange | 3. friend |
| d) companion | 4. unknown |
Answer:
A.
2 1 4 3
5.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) gauged | 1. disappeared |
| b) astonishing | 2. something new |
| c) vanished | 3. very surprising |
| d) novelty | 4. measured |
Answer:
B.
4 3 1 2
6.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
The multimedia presentations are enhanced with graphics.
The multimedia presentations are enhanced with graphics.
Answer:
B.
increased
7.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
The book left an indelible impression on my mind.
The book left an indelible impression on my mind.
Answer:
B.
unforgettable
8.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
I am a convict.
I am a convict.
Answer:
B.
a person imprisoned for a crime
9.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
Journeys by plane are convenient.
Journeys by plane are convenient.
Answer:
B.
comfortable
10.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
'Be sincere and honest' is my parents credo.
'Be sincere and honest' is my parents credo.
Answer:
A.
philosophy
11.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
I wanted to conquer my fear of red.
I wanted to conquer my fear of red.
Answer:
C.
defeat
12.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
Sir John was living in a palatial house.
Sir John was living in a palatial house.
Answer:
B.
small
13.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
Train journeys have a different charm.
Train journeys have a different charm.
Answer:
B.
same
14.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
The flower girl is shabby.
The flower girl is shabby.
Answer:
A.
neat
15.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
You have an absolute right to claim the bill.
You have an absolute right to claim the bill.
Answer:
C.
limited
16.
Select the word with correct prefix:
Answer:
A.
counteract
17.
Select the word with correct prefix:
Answer:
D.
misbehave
18.
Select the word with correct prefix:
Answer:
B.
pronoun
19.
Select the word with correct suffix :
Answer:
D.
appointment
20.
Select the word with correct suffix :
Answer:
B.
movable
21.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
........................ Ganga is a holy river.
........................ Ganga is a holy river.
Answer:
B.
The
22.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
Savithri is ........................ honour to this profession.
Savithri is ........................ honour to this profession.
Answer:
A.
an
23.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
........................ dogs are barking.
........................ dogs are barking.
Answer:
D.
No article
24.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
Napoleon studied in ........................ army school in a small French town.
Napoleon studied in ........................ army school in a small French town.
Answer:
A.
an
25.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
Mr. Prabhu is one of ........................ best speakers in our city.
Mr. Prabhu is one of ........................ best speakers in our city.
Answer:
A.
the