TNPSC Group 4 2011
General English Questions 51 to 75
1.
Identify the sentence pattern :
We are getting older.
We are getting older.
A.
S.V.C.
B.
S.V.O.C.
C.
S.V.
D.
S.V.O.
Answer:
A.
S.V.C.
2.
Identify the sentence pattern :
We painted the wall grey.
We painted the wall grey.
A.
S.V.O.
B.
S.V.C.
C.
S.V.IO.DO
D.
S.V.O.C.
Answer:
D.
S.V.O.C.
3.
Identify the sentence pattern :
She has been working as a teacher in a primary school.
She has been working as a teacher in a primary school.
A.
S.V.A.A.
B.
S.V.O.C.A.
C.
S.V.IO.DO.A
D.
S.V.C.A.
Answer:
A.
S.V.A.A.
4.
Identify the sentence pattern :
Selvi cooks lunch.
Selvi cooks lunch.
A.
S.V.A.
B.
S.V.C.
C.
S.V.O.
D.
S.V.O.A.
Answer:
C.
S.V.O.
5.
Identify the sentence pattern :
The music sounds awesome.
The music sounds awesome.
A.
S.V.O.
B.
S.V.C.
C.
S.V.O.A.
D.
S.V.A.
Answer:
B.
S.V.C.
6.
Change the following verb into noun form :
Possess
Possess
A.
possessive
B.
possession
C.
possessed
D.
to possess.
Answer:
B.
possession
7.
Change the following verb into noun :
Admit
Admit
A.
admitted
B.
admits
C.
admissible
D.
admission.
Answer:
D.
admission.
8.
Change the following noun into verb form :
Combination
Combination
A.
combining
B.
combinable
C.
combo
D.
combine.
Answer:
D.
combine.
9.
Change the following noun into verb :
Performance
Performance
A.
performer
B.
perform
C.
performing
D.
perfume.
Answer:
B.
perform
10.
Change the following adjective into adverb :
Dangerous
Dangerous
A.
danger
B.
endangered
C.
dangerously
D.
dangers.
Answer:
C.
dangerously
11.
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone :
I am ........................ with the new policies.
I am ........................ with the new policies.
A.
bold
B.
bored
C.
board
D.
barred.
Answer:
B.
bored
12.
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone :
The ........................ is a heavenly body.
The ........................ is a heavenly body.
A.
son
B.
stun
C.
sun
D.
soon.
Answer:
C.
sun
13.
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone:
The ........................ of the book is high.
The ........................ of the book is high.
A.
prize
B.
praise
C.
prose
D.
price.
Answer:
D.
price.
14.
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone:
I wanted to ........................ you with a request for admission.
I wanted to ........................ you with a request for admission.
A.
meat
B.
meet
C.
met
D.
mite.
Answer:
B.
meet
15.
Fill in the blank with a suitable homophone :
I wonder what the ........................ will be like tomorrow.
I wonder what the ........................ will be like tomorrow.
A.
whether
B.
ware
C.
further
D.
weather.
Answer:
D.
weather.
16.
Comprehension :
Reserve Bank of India is not a commercial bank. It is an autonomous body
regulating banking service in India. It makes banking laws, and controls the flow
of money. It safeguards the value of Indian currency. The head of the R.B.I. is
the 'Governor'.
Who is the head of the Reserve Bank ?
Reserve Bank of India is not a commercial bank. It is an autonomous body
regulating banking service in India. It makes banking laws, and controls the flow
of money. It safeguards the value of Indian currency. The head of the R.B.I. is
the 'Governor'.
Who is the head of the Reserve Bank ?
A.
President
B.
Chief Minister
C.
Governor
D.
Finance Minister.
Answer:
C.
Governor
17.
Comprehension :
The City Police are on the look out for a person who has been committing thefts
in houses by dexterously cutting iron grills. The culprit's fingerprints tallied in
nearly half a dozen cases of thefts, including the latest incident in house at
Alwarpet, a couple of days ago.
The police are on the look out for a
The City Police are on the look out for a person who has been committing thefts
in houses by dexterously cutting iron grills. The culprit's fingerprints tallied in
nearly half a dozen cases of thefts, including the latest incident in house at
Alwarpet, a couple of days ago.
The police are on the look out for a
A.
thief
B.
robber
C.
culprit
D.
burglar.
Answer:
C.
culprit
18.
Comprehension :
The Greek word for wisdom is 'sophia', and 'philos' means a friend. So
'philosopher' means a friend of wisdom and this is the best possible description
of Socrates who was one of the wisest and bravest teachers the world has ever
known.
In Greek 'sophia' means
The Greek word for wisdom is 'sophia', and 'philos' means a friend. So
'philosopher' means a friend of wisdom and this is the best possible description
of Socrates who was one of the wisest and bravest teachers the world has ever
known.
In Greek 'sophia' means
A.
wisdom
B.
friend
C.
friend of wisdom
D.
brave.
Answer:
A.
wisdom
19.
Comprehension :
The plane driver suddenly brought the plane down and the passengers were
shaken. The doctor came into the plane with the helper in a white dress to see
the passengers. The lady assistants of the plane also helped the passengers.
Everything was okay in a few minutes.
Why were the passengers shaken ?
The plane driver suddenly brought the plane down and the passengers were
shaken. The doctor came into the plane with the helper in a white dress to see
the passengers. The lady assistants of the plane also helped the passengers.
Everything was okay in a few minutes.
Why were the passengers shaken ?
A.
Plane landed safely
B.
Plane landed suddenly
C.
Plane driver informed the passengers that it will land slowly
D.
Plane did not land safely.
Answer:
B.
Plane landed suddenly
20.
Comprehension :
Milk is the best food. It has in it water, sugar, fat, vitamins and proteins. People
drink milk of different animals. In England and New Zealand and many other
cool lands there are cows.
Which countries are named in the passage ?
Milk is the best food. It has in it water, sugar, fat, vitamins and proteins. People
drink milk of different animals. In England and New Zealand and many other
cool lands there are cows.
Which countries are named in the passage ?
A.
India and New Zealand
B.
England and New Zealand
C.
Africa and England
D.
New Zealand and India.
Answer:
B.
England and New Zealand
21.
Select the correct sentence:
A.
Let us prey
B.
Let pray
C.
Let us pray
D.
Let be pray.
Answer:
C.
Let us pray
22.
Select the correct sentence:
A.
My desire is to sea you again
B.
My desire is to saw you again
C.
My desire is to scene you again
D.
My desire is to see you again.
Answer:
D.
My desire is to see you again.
23.
Select the correct sentence:
A.
Honesty is the good policy
B.
Honesty is the better policy
C.
Honesty is the best policy
D.
Honesty is the finer policy.
Answer:
C.
Honesty is the best policy
24.
Select the correct sentence:
A.
How fine the Ajanta paintings are !
B.
How beautiful the Ajanta paintings are !
C.
How well the Ajanta paintings are!
D.
How nice the Ajanta paintings are!
Answer:
B.
How beautiful the Ajanta paintings are !
25.
Select the correct sentence:
A.
Do it to best of your ability
B.
Do it to the best of your ability
C.
Do it the best of your ability
D.
Do it to best you ability.
Answer:
B.
Do it to the best of your ability