TNPSC Group 4 2012
General English Questions 51 to 75
1.
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) Nightmarish | 1. calm |
| b) Irate | 2. announce |
| c) Unherald | 3. aroma |
| d) Stench | 4. pleasing |
A.
4 1 2 3
B.
1 4 3 2
C.
2 1 4 3
D.
1 2 3 4
Answer:
A.
4 1 2 3
2.
Match the following phrases / idioms given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A
a) Mess around
b) Mete something out
c) Mill around
d) Mind out
Column B
1. punish
2. waste time
3. beware of danger
4. people get together very close.
Column A
a) Mess around
b) Mete something out
c) Mill around
d) Mind out
Column B
1. punish
2. waste time
3. beware of danger
4. people get together very close.
A.
2 4 3 1
B.
1 3 2 4
C.
3 1 4 2
D.
2 1 4 3.
Answer:
D.
2 1 4 3.
3.
Match the following phrases given in Column A with their meanings in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A
a) go up
b) hold on
c) just before
d) let on
Column B
1. wait
2. a little ago
3. disclose a secret
4. increase
Column A
a) go up
b) hold on
c) just before
d) let on
Column B
1. wait
2. a little ago
3. disclose a secret
4. increase
A.
1 2 3 4
B.
4 3 2 1
C.
4 3 1 2
D.
4 1 2 3.
Answer:
D.
4 1 2 3.
4.
Fill in the blank with correct Homophone :
We sat under the shade of the ......................... tree.
We sat under the shade of the ......................... tree.
A.
breach
B.
beach
C.
beech
D.
beich.
Answer:
C.
beech
5.
Match the following phrases / idioms 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) put on | 1. surrender |
| b) give in | 2. a greenhouse |
| c) in abundance | 3. wear |
| d) underglass | 4. a lot of. |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
3 2 4 1
Answer:
A.
3 1 4 2
6.
Find out the incorrect sentence from the following :
A.
She is a minor so she needs a guardian.
B.
They saw the teacher so they became silent.
C.
As it rained so the match was cancelled.
D.
The pen is very beautiful but it does not write smoothly.
Answer:
C.
As it rained so the match was cancelled.
7.
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :
He set into a thriving business.
I. upcoming
II. increasing
III. successful
IV. prosperous.
He set into a thriving business.
I. upcoming
II. increasing
III. successful
IV. prosperous.
A.
I, II, III
B.
II, III, IV
C.
I, III, IV
D.
I, II, IV.
Answer:
B.
II, III, IV
8.
Match the following phrases 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) due to | 1. crushed |
| b) get on to | 2. move fully |
| c) go in to | 3. climb |
| d) ground up | 4. because of |
A.
2 1 4 3
B.
1 2 3 4
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
4 2 3 1
Answer:
C.
4 3 2 1
9.
Match Column A with Column B to make meaningful sentences by using prepositions and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) Ranjith got | 1. by 10 per cent |
| b) Prices have risen | 2. about you |
| c) He went | 3. out of the taxi |
| d) We were talking | 4. on horseback to Kedarnath |
A.
3 1 2 4
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
4 3 1 2
D.
4 2 1 3
Answer:
B.
3 1 4 2
10.
Fill in the blank with suitable preposition given as option :
He cuts the cake ......................... a knife.
He cuts the cake ......................... a knife.
A.
in
B.
for
C.
over
D.
with.
Answer:
D.
with.
11.
Identify the incorrect prepositional phrase from the given options :
David is ......................... .
David is ......................... .
A.
afraid of dark
B.
afraid of dogs
C.
for definitely wrong
D.
frightened of devils.
Answer:
C.
for definitely wrong
12.
Identify the sentence of requisition.
A.
Just find out the odd one, won't you ?
B.
Just find out the key, can't you ?
C.
Just open the door, can you ?
D.
Just open the door, will you ?
Answer:
D.
Just open the door, will you ?
13.
Pick out the sentence with SVIODO pattern :
A.
Painters paint pictures.
B.
Teat apples everyday.
C.
He gave me a book.
D.
Raju speaks English fluently.
Answer:
C.
He gave me a book.
14.
Find out the Passive Voice from the option :
A.
Someone is chasing him.
B.
Someone is innocent here.
C.
Someone is allowed here by mistake.
D.
Someone here is keen on money by nature.
Answer:
C.
Someone is allowed here by mistake.
15.
Which one of the following is a correct sentence ?
A.
Your pencil is more sharp than mine
B.
Your pencil is sharper than mine
C.
Your pencil is the sharper than mine
D.
Your pencil is sharp than mine.
Answer:
B.
Your pencil is sharper than mine
16.
Which of the following sentences has correct use of article ?
A.
The rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
B.
Rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
C.
A rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
D.
An rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
Answer:
A.
The rose is the sweetest of all flowers.
17.
Fill in the blank with suitable phrase :
Prem hates ......................... in the morning. Luckily he works in the evening.
Prem hates ......................... in the morning. Luckily he works in the evening.
A.
getting on
B.
getting up
C.
getting in
D.
none of these.
Answer:
B.
getting up
18.
Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A ( Phrasal verbs )
a) break down
b) break in
c) break off
d) break up
Column B ( Meanings )
1. disperse
2. collapse
3. detach
4. enter by force
5. disintegration.
Column A ( Phrasal verbs )
a) break down
b) break in
c) break off
d) break up
Column B ( Meanings )
1. disperse
2. collapse
3. detach
4. enter by force
5. disintegration.
A.
2 4 1 5
B.
2 4 1 3
C.
2 4 5 1
D.
2 4 3 1.
Answer:
D.
2 4 3 1.
19.
Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A ( Phrasal verbs )
a) give away
b) give over
c) give up
d) give off
Column B ( Meanings )
1. resign
2. transfer
3. pronounce
4. abandon
5. emit.
Column A ( Phrasal verbs )
a) give away
b) give over
c) give up
d) give off
Column B ( Meanings )
1. resign
2. transfer
3. pronounce
4. abandon
5. emit.
A.
2 4 5 1
B.
2 4 1 5
C.
2 4 1 3
D.
2 4 5 3.
Answer:
B.
2 4 1 5
20.
Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| a) improvise | 1. dubious, far-fetched |
| b) impound | 2. ambiguous, approximate |
| c) improbable | 3. invent and perform |
| d) imprecise | 4. seize legally |
| 5. not original, copying |
A.
5 4 3 2
B.
3 4 1 2
C.
3 2 4 5
D.
1 2 3 4
Answer:
B.
3 4 1 2
21.
Fill in the blanks with suitable words :
A ......................... of ......................... attached the village.
A ......................... of ......................... attached the village.
A.
gangs, thiefes
B.
gang, thieves
C.
gang, thiefs
D.
gangs, thief.
Answer:
B.
gang, thieves
22.
Fill in the blanks suitably :
He ......................... the bus, if he ......................... early.
He ......................... the bus, if he ......................... early.
A.
could catch, starts
B.
will catch, starts
C.
would catch, starts
D.
will catch, started.
Answer:
B.
will catch, starts
23.
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :
Hemanth rejected his suggestion indignantly.
I. irritatedly
II. annoyingly
III. infuriatedly
IV. persuadingly
V. furiously.
Hemanth rejected his suggestion indignantly.
I. irritatedly
II. annoyingly
III. infuriatedly
IV. persuadingly
V. furiously.
A.
I, II, IV and V
B.
I, II, III and V
C.
II, III, IV and V
D.
I, III, IV and V.
Answer:
B.
I, II, III and V
24.
Find out the meaning for the italicized word :
She was fascinated by her obscure statements.
I. convinced
II. attracted
III. charmed
IV. enthralled
V. allured.
She was fascinated by her obscure statements.
I. convinced
II. attracted
III. charmed
IV. enthralled
V. allured.
A.
I, II, IV and V
B.
I, III, IV and V
C.
I, II, III and IV
D.
II, III, IV and V.
Answer:
D.
II, III, IV and V.
25.
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) canopy | 1. scolding |
| b) concerned | 2. strange |
| c) queer | 3. be anxious |
| d) chide | 4. shelter |
A.
4 3 2 1
B.
3 2 4 1
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
4 1 2 3
Answer:
A.
4 3 2 1