TNPSC Group 4 2012
General English Questions 26 to 50
26.
Select the correct option to complete the sentence :
Jane left Bangalore after her studies. She found it difficult to get a job.
Jane would have found a new job .........................
Jane left Bangalore after her studies. She found it difficult to get a job.
Jane would have found a new job .........................
Answer:
B.
if she had stayed in Bangalore
27.
Select the correct sentence from the following :
Answer:
B.
He is one of the talkative boys in the class.
28.
Select the correct sentence from the following :
Answer:
B.
One of these cycles is defective
29.
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Answer:
D.
This is the longest lesson in this book
30.
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Answer:
C.
Ramu is taller than Somu.
31.
Which one of the following has the correct gerund form ?
Answer:
D.
I remember reading about the earthquake in the papers
32.
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
Answer:
C.
Kindness is the noblest of all virtues.
33.
Fill in the blank with suitable gerund :
........................ on the grass is forbidden.
........................ on the grass is forbidden.
Answer:
B.
Walking
34.
Fill in the blank with suitable infinitive :
I am not afraid ........................ the truth.
I am not afraid ........................ the truth.
Answer:
D.
to speak
35.
Find out the correct Passive Form for the italicized word / words :
He will do it.
He will do it.
Answer:
C.
will be done
36.
Find out the Active voice from the options :
Answer:
C.
Let the children play in the garden.
37.
Identify the tense form :
He has just gone out
He has just gone out
Answer:
B.
Present Perfect tense
38.
Replace the italicized word / words with present progressive tense from the options given below :
She expects a lot from her brother.
She expects a lot from her brother.
Answer:
C.
is expecting
39.
There ............. a tear in my coat so I ............. a new coat when I ............. to market.
Answer:
A.
is, will buy, go
40.
Replace the italicized word / words with Past Progressive tense from the options given below :
She absented herself from the school frequently.
She absented herself from the school frequently.
Answer:
D.
was absenting
41.
Identify the sentence :
His son, the pride of his old age, is dead.
His son, the pride of his old age, is dead.
Answer:
D.
Simple
42.
Identify the sentence :
That he is unreliable is well known.
That he is unreliable is well known.
Answer:
C.
Complex
43.
Identify the Compound sentence :
Answer:
C.
Favio sat beside him and pulled out his cell phone.
44.
Identify the Simple sentence :
Answer:
A.
The problem is too difficult to solve.
45.
Identify the Simple sentence :
Answer:
B.
He went to his father's native place.
46.
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) Trivial | 1. dwarf |
| b) Acceleration | 2. significant |
| c) Monstrous | 3. lit |
| d) Extinguished | 4. retardation |
Answer:
D.
2 4 1 3
47.
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) Parched | 1. slimy |
| b) Taut | 2. smiled |
| c) Groaned | 3. slavery |
| d) Freedom | 4. wet |
Answer:
B.
4 1 2 3
48.
Give the suitable order of articles in the blanks of the given passage and choose the correct code given below :
Ramu had applied for ............. post of ............. cashier in ............. bank. In ............. interview he answered some questions well.
Ramu had applied for ............. post of ............. cashier in ............. bank. In ............. interview he answered some questions well.
Answer:
B.
the, a, a, the
49.
Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A
a) prowess
b) shroud
c) prudent
d) obscure
Column B
1. reckless
2. coward
3. clear
4. near
5. reveal.
Column A
a) prowess
b) shroud
c) prudent
d) obscure
Column B
1. reckless
2. coward
3. clear
4. near
5. reveal.
Answer:
A.
2 5 1 3
50.
Match the following phrasal verbs given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A
a) bring out
b) bring to
c) bring under
d) bring up
Column B
1. realise
2. restore
3. emphasise
4. subdue
5. rear.
Column A
a) bring out
b) bring to
c) bring under
d) bring up
Column B
1. realise
2. restore
3. emphasise
4. subdue
5. rear.
Answer:
A.
3 2 4 5