TNPSC Group 4 2014
General English Questions 1 to 25
1.
Choose the correct verb form to fill the blank from the options given below :
The office ____________ from Tuesday to Friday next week.
The office ____________ from Tuesday to Friday next week.
Answer:
D.
will not be functioning
2.
Complete the sentence choosing an option from those given below:
It is natural in every man to wish ____________ distinction.
It is natural in every man to wish ____________ distinction.
Answer:
D.
for
3.
Identify the sentence which is not of the same pattern as the others:
Answer:
D.
He wore his new uniform.
4.
Match the following sentences in Column A with the patterns in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) We call Gandhi 'Mahatma'. | 1. SVCA |
| (b) Velu grew tired after the match. | 2. SVIODO |
| (c) We wear woollen clothes in winter. | 3. SVOC |
| (d) Kumar gave me the right answer. | 4. SVOA |
Answer:
B.
3 1 4 2
5.
Select the compound sentence
Answer:
D.
Goals provide direction to your behaviour and guide your thoughts.
6.
Select the correct verb to complete each command to form imperative sentence.
| Verb | Command |
|---|---|
| (a) Find | 1. Clearly |
| (b) Dial | 2. Carefully |
| (c) Explain | 3. A phone |
| (d) Listen | 4. 108 |
Answer:
A.
3 4 1 2
7.
Fill in the blanks with correct word of Homophone from the options given below:
The old man couldn't bear the pain walking ____________ on the rugged road after the rains.
The old man couldn't bear the pain walking ____________ on the rugged road after the rains.
Answer:
B.
bare
8.
Select the correct sentence from options given below:
Answer:
B.
The people of Jhansi welcomed Lakshmibai into their hearts.
9.
Select the correct adjective form for the underlined word from the options given below:
There is tears for his love.... death for his ambition.
There is tears for his love.... death for his ambition.
Answer:
D.
ambitious
10.
Choose the option with the right meaning of the idiom given below:
In the pink of one's health
In the pink of one's health
Answer:
C.
extremely healthy
11.
Re-arrange the following sentence into a meaningful one
A gentleman/has a dog to sell/who/wishes to go abroad.
A gentleman/has a dog to sell/who/wishes to go abroad.
Answer:
B.
A gentleman who wishes to go abroad has a dog to sell.
12.
Reading the passage and choose the false statement from the options given below :
While they are students, their attitude towards the Government of the country such as it may be good, bad or indifferent, should be one of acquiescence, loyal acquiescence.
While they are students, their attitude towards the Government of the country such as it may be good, bad or indifferent, should be one of acquiescence, loyal acquiescence.
Answer:
D.
Students should take part in politics.
13.
Read the passage and select the correct sentence from the options given below:
Built in the year 1010 by King Raja Raja Chola stood a symbol of flourishing sculptural expertise and rich culture of ancient India.
Built in the year 1010 by King Raja Raja Chola stood a symbol of flourishing sculptural expertise and rich culture of ancient India.
Answer:
D.
The Big temple stood a symbol of flourishing sculptural expertise and rich culture of ancient India.
14.
Read the passage and select the incorrect statement to the passage from the given options:
Teachers are earnestly requested to discourage note learning from prepared notes and assist students to write on their own.
Teachers are earnestly requested to discourage note learning from prepared notes and assist students to write on their own.
Answer:
D.
Teachers should buy and give the bazzar guide to students.
15.
Which one of the following drama is not written by Shakespeare?
Answer:
B.
Edward II.
16.
Select the correct answer for the question from the options given below:
Looking quickly over a section of the text to get a general idea of the meaning is referred to ____________
Looking quickly over a section of the text to get a general idea of the meaning is referred to ____________
Answer:
C.
Skimming
17.
"A newly discovered treasure
For you to cherish and to prize"
Mention the poem in which the following lines appear?
For you to cherish and to prize"
Mention the poem in which the following lines appear?
Answer:
D.
Beautiful inside
18.
Select the correct answer from the options given below to fill the blank:
____________ was the first woman in India to fly a plane.
____________ was the first woman in India to fly a plane.
Answer:
B.
Sarla Thakral
19.
An old man was walking through the town, drawing his tattered cloak closer to shield his body from the cold and biting wind.
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word:
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word:
Answer:
B.
ragged
20.
Choose the American English equivalent of the word "goods train".
Answer:
D.
Freight train.
21.
“____________ felt ashamed of his self-pity. He realized how rich he was. He had two legs and he could walk”.
Fill in the blanks with right character.
Fill in the blanks with right character.
Answer:
C.
Harold Abbott
22.
Which of the following line belongs to Lewis Carroll?
Answer:
D.
Is all our life, then but a dream
23.
Which of the following poems is written by an American poet?
Answer:
A.
Going for water
24.
There is a house now far away where once I received love ...... that women died .....
the poet received love and safety in ____________ house
the poet received love and safety in ____________ house
Answer:
D.
Grandma's house
25.
For Brutus as you know, was Caesar's angel. Judge, O you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him! Who was Caesar's angel?
Answer:
D.
Brutus