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 |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
3 2 1 4
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 |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
1 2 4 3
D.
4 2 3 1
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 |
A.
3 4 1 2
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 4 2 1
D.
1 2 4 3
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 |
A.
2 1 4 3
B.
4 1 2 3
C.
2 3 4 1
D.
4 1 3 2
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 |
A.
4 1 2 3
B.
4 3 1 2
C.
3 2 4 1
D.
2 1 3 4
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.
A.
broadened
B.
increased
C.
widened
D.
encouraged.
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.
A.
credible
B.
unforgettable
C.
great
D.
interesting.
Answer:
B.
unforgettable
8.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized word:
I am a convict.
I am a convict.
A.
a cruel man
B.
a person imprisoned for a crime
C.
an honest man
D.
a dishonest man.
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.
A.
enjoyable
B.
comfortable
C.
suitable
D.
horrible.
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.
A.
philosophy
B.
assessment
C.
attention
D.
interest.
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.
A.
act
B.
show
C.
defeat
D.
think.
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.
A.
big
B.
small
C.
rich
D.
large.
Answer:
B.
small
13.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
Train journeys have a different charm.
Train journeys have a different charm.
A.
many
B.
same
C.
various
D.
variety.
Answer:
B.
same
14.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
The flower girl is shabby.
The flower girl is shabby.
A.
neat
B.
dirty
C.
bad
D.
good.
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.
A.
necessary
B.
complete
C.
limited
D.
unlimited.
Answer:
C.
limited
16.
Select the word with correct prefix:
A.
counteract
B.
uncounter
C.
countless
D.
decounter.
Answer:
A.
counteract
17.
Select the word with correct prefix:
A.
unbehave
B.
disbehave
C.
nonbehave
D.
misbehave.
Answer:
D.
misbehave.
18.
Select the word with correct prefix:
A.
protechnic
B.
pronoun
C.
programme
D.
professional.
Answer:
B.
pronoun
19.
Select the word with correct suffix :
A.
appointly
B.
appointness
C.
appointer
D.
appointment.
Answer:
D.
appointment.
20.
Select the word with correct suffix :
A.
lookable
B.
movable
C.
writeable
D.
takeable.
Answer:
B.
movable
21.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
........................ Ganga is a holy river.
........................ Ganga is a holy river.
A.
An
B.
The
C.
A
D.
No article.
Answer:
B.
The
22.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
Savithri is ........................ honour to this profession.
Savithri is ........................ honour to this profession.
A.
an
B.
a
C.
the
D.
no article.
Answer:
A.
an
23.
Fill in the blank with the suitable article :
........................ dogs are barking.
........................ dogs are barking.
A.
The
B.
An
C.
A
D.
No article.
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.
A.
an
B.
a
C.
none
D.
the.
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.
A.
the
B.
a
C.
an
D.
no article.
Answer:
A.
the