TNPSC Group 4 2018
General English Questions 51 to 75
1.
Which Nationality does the poet Famida Y Basheer belong to?
A.
Lebanese
B.
American
C.
British
D.
Indian
Answer:
D.
Indian
2.
'Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks'
Choose the poem where you find the above lines :
Choose the poem where you find the above lines :
A.
A Sonnet for my Incomparable Mother
B.
My Grand-Mother's House
C.
Sonnet No – 116
D.
Nine Gold Medals
Answer:
C.
Sonnet No – 116
3.
Identify the correct degree :
Very few cities in India are ____________ (populous) Mumbai.
Very few cities in India are ____________ (populous) Mumbai.
A.
as populous as
B.
more populous than
C.
the most populous
D.
populous as
Answer:
A.
as populous as
4.
In which year Einstein was given the Nobel Prize?
A.
1920
B.
1921
C.
1934
D.
1945
Answer:
B.
1921
5.
Match Column A with Column B to form gerunds in sentences :
Column A
(a) Eating too much
(b) Swimming
(c) Playing on the street
(d) Walking on the roof
Column B
1. is forbidden
2. is dangerous
3. is bad for health
4. is a pleasant hobby
Column A
(a) Eating too much
(b) Swimming
(c) Playing on the street
(d) Walking on the roof
Column B
1. is forbidden
2. is dangerous
3. is bad for health
4. is a pleasant hobby
A.
4, 3, 1, 2
B.
3, 4, 2, 1
C.
2, 3, 4, 1
D.
1, 4, 3, 2
Answer:
B.
3, 4, 2, 1
6.
Rewrite the sentence in the passive voice :
The man completed his work. His master paid him.
The man completed his work. His master paid him.
A.
His work is completed by the man and he is paid by his master
B.
His work was completed by the man and he was paid by his master
C.
His work had completed by the man and he was paid by his master
D.
His work has completed by the man and he has been paid by his master
Answer:
B.
His work was completed by the man and he was paid by his master
7.
Identify the simple sentence from the following sentences :
A.
I am sure that I will succeed
B.
The boy saw the snake at once he ran
C.
We reached station in time but the train had left
D.
On waving the flag, the train started
Answer:
D.
On waving the flag, the train started
8.
Choose the sentence which has no error :
A.
He is one of the talkative boys in the class
B.
He is one of the talkative boy in the class
C.
He is the talkative boys in the class
D.
He is one of the most talkative boy in the class
Answer:
A.
He is one of the talkative boys in the class
9.
Identify the sentence pattern.
One of the boys must go
One of the boys must go
A.
AS
B.
A S V
C.
S V
D.
S V A
Answer:
C.
S V
10.
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given:
She is known for her humane attitude, indomitable will and fearless spirit.
She is known for her humane attitude, indomitable will and fearless spirit.
A.
Weak
B.
Coward
C.
Strong
D.
Bold
Answer:
C.
Strong
11.
The leader craved for the power to redress the grievances of the citizens under the care.
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word from the options given below:
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word from the options given below:
A.
examine
B.
access
C.
introspect
D.
remedy
Answer:
D.
remedy
12.
Select the correct question tag for the given sentence.
Don't leave the fridge door open ____________?
Don't leave the fridge door open ____________?
A.
Do you?
B.
Don't you?
C.
Will you?
D.
Won't you?
Answer:
C.
Will you?
13.
What is Euphemism?
A.
In offensive word
B.
In the point of monotony
C.
Individual's name
D.
French word
Answer:
A.
In offensive word
14.
Choose the correct Antonyms for the underlined word.
Endowed as you are with a unique personality.
Endowed as you are with a unique personality.
A.
cursed
B.
denied
C.
blessed
D.
abide
Answer:
A.
cursed
15.
Read the sentence to identity grammatical error. If there is any error. Mark the part A, B, C or D as the case may be.
Since you run fast you will not win the race
A B C D
Since you run fast you will not win the race
A B C D
A.
D
B.
A
C.
B
D.
C
Answer:
B.
A
16.
"Democracy is for the people by the people and of people" Who said this?
A.
Abraham Lincoln
B.
William Wordsworth
C.
Gandhiji
D.
Nehru
Answer:
A.
Abraham Lincoln
17.
"The manager will cancel the meeting".
Find the correct 'phrasal verb' to the above underlined word.
Find the correct 'phrasal verb' to the above underlined word.
A.
call on
B.
call out
C.
call in
D.
call off
Answer:
D.
call off
18.
Find the odd one out
A.
gradually
B.
slowly
C.
well
D.
beautiful
Answer:
D.
beautiful
19.
"The reddest flower would look as pale as snow"
What is the figure of speech employed in this line?
What is the figure of speech employed in this line?
A.
Metaphor
B.
Personification
C.
Simile
D.
Oxymoron
Answer:
C.
Simile
20.
Which will take place of fears when some one keeps trying in the poem "keep on keeping on"?
A.
worries
B.
joy
C.
motivation
D.
success
Answer:
B.
joy
21.
“..... I’m not going to be an airport pilot, a dancer, a lawyer, or an MC”. MC means
A.
Municipal Councilor
B.
Marriage Contractor
C.
Master of Ceremonies
D.
Master of Chemistry
Answer:
C.
Master of Ceremonies
22.
Match the following words from Shakespeare's English in Column A with their modern English equivalents in Column B :
Column A Column B
(a) doth 1. you
(b) thy 2. do
(c) thou 3. your
(d) dost 4. does
Column A Column B
(a) doth 1. you
(b) thy 2. do
(c) thou 3. your
(d) dost 4. does
A.
4, 3, 1, 2
B.
2, 1, 3, 4
C.
2, 1, 4, 3
D.
4, 3, 2, 1
Answer:
A.
4, 3, 1, 2
23.
"Ambition", according to ____________ in Julius Caesar should be made of sterner stuff.
A.
Caesar
B.
Brutus
C.
First citizen
D.
Antony
Answer:
D.
Antony
24.
The book "Ignited Minds" talks about
A.
Pranab Muharjee
B.
Abdul Kalam
C.
Chidambaram
D.
Narendra Modi
Answer:
B.
Abdul Kalam
25.
Dale Carnegie in his "The Road to success' insists on saying 'no' generally because
A.
you can stay away from working hard
B.
you can make others think high of yourself
C.
it is incompatible with the necessary work you must do to reach you main goal
D.
it is stressful to get involved in many activities
Answer:
C.
it is incompatible with the necessary work you must do to reach you main goal