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.
A.
will not function
B.
will be not function
C.
is not functioning
D.
will not be functioning
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.
A.
on
B.
of
C.
to
D.
for
Answer:
D.
for
3.
Identify the sentence which is not of the same pattern as the others:
A.
He was excited.
B.
He became the leader.
C.
Solomon was wise.
D.
He wore his new uniform.
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 |
A.
2 3 4 1
B.
3 1 4 2
C.
4 3 2 1
D.
1 2 3 4
Answer:
B.
3 1 4 2
5.
Select the compound sentence
A.
Providing direction to your behaviour, goals guide your thoughts.
B.
As the goals guide your thoughts, direction is provided.
C.
Directions are provided in order to guide your goals.
D.
Goals provide direction to your behaviour and guide your thoughts.
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 |
A.
3 4 1 2
B.
4 2 1 3
C.
1 3 4 2
D.
2 1 4 3
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.
A.
bore
B.
bare
C.
beer
D.
bar
Answer:
B.
bare
8.
Select the correct sentence from options given below:
A.
The peoples of Jhansi welcomed Lakshmibai to their hearts.
B.
The people of Jhansi welcomed Lakshmibai into their hearts.
C.
The people of Jhansi welcomed Lakshmibai in hearts.
D.
The peoples of Jhansi welcomed Lakshmibai in his hearts.
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.
A.
ambitionful
B.
ambitionous
C.
ambitioning
D.
ambitious
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
A.
to be extremely happy
B.
complete surprise
C.
extremely healthy
D.
painting the place pink
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.
A.
A gentleman has to sell who wishes to go abroad a dog.
B.
A gentleman who wishes to go abroad has a dog to sell.
C.
A gentleman has to go abroad wishes to sell a dog who.
D.
A gentleman who wishes to sell a dog has 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.
A.
Students should be loyal to their country.
B.
Students should accept the laws of their country.
C.
Students should follow the code and law of their country.
D.
Students should take part in politics.
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.
A.
King Raja Raja Chola born in 1010.
B.
King Raja Raja was an expert in sculpture.
C.
The Big temple stood a place of King Raja Raja Chola's court.
D.
The Big temple 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.
A.
Teachers should insist the students to follow their notes.
B.
Teachers discourage by hearting the lesson.
C.
Teachers should encourage students to write on their own.
D.
Teachers should buy and give the bazzar guide to students.
Answer:
D.
Teachers should buy and give the bazzar guide to students.
15.
Which one of the following drama is not written by Shakespeare?
A.
Richard II
B.
Edward II.
C.
Henry IV
D.
Henry VIII
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 ____________
A.
Scanning
B.
Note making
C.
Skimming
D.
Summarising
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?
A.
Off to Outer Space Tomorrow Morning
B.
Is life but a dreams?
C.
The road not taken.
D.
Beautiful inside
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.
A.
Emile Dickson
B.
Sarla Thakral
C.
Agarwal Preethi
D.
Rajalakshmi.
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:
A.
required
B.
ragged
C.
rapid
D.
rendered
Answer:
B.
ragged
20.
Choose the American English equivalent of the word "goods train".
A.
Luggage train
B.
Baggage train
C.
Carriage train
D.
Freight 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.
A.
Kesavan Nair
B.
Mrs. Edith Allred
C.
Harold Abbott
D.
Alice
Answer:
C.
Harold Abbott
22.
Which of the following line belongs to Lewis Carroll?
A.
Exult, O shores! and ring O bells!
B.
I will be centre of my gravity, a universe of one
C.
Long after it was heard no more
D.
Is all our life, then but a dream
Answer:
D.
Is all our life, then but a dream
23.
Which of the following poems is written by an American poet?
A.
Going for water
B.
Gitanjali
C.
Women's Rights
D.
English words
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
A.
Uncle's house
B.
Mother's house
C.
Friend's house
D.
Grandma's 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?
A.
Casca
B.
Antony
C.
Cassius
D.
Brutus
Answer:
D.
Brutus