TNPSC Group 4 2019
General English Questions 1 to 25
1.
Fill in the blank with correct tense of the verb given.
I am sleepy. I ——— (work) all night.
I am sleepy. I ——— (work) all night.
A.
have worked
B.
work
C.
have been working
D.
worked
Answer:
C.
have been working
2.
Fill in the blank with the correct option :
The Earth ——— around the sun.
The Earth ——— around the sun.
A.
moves
B.
will move
C.
is moved
D.
would move
Answer:
A.
moves
3.
Choose the correct question tag for the following statement :
Jordi attends the class regularly, ———?
Jordi attends the class regularly, ———?
A.
did he
B.
didn't he
C.
does he
D.
doesn't he
Answer:
D.
doesn't he
4.
Select the correct question tag.
My father loves his native village ———?
My father loves his native village ———?
A.
don't he
B.
doesn't he
C.
didn't he
D.
does he
Answer:
B.
doesn't he
5.
Choose the suitable phrasal verb :
The little people ——— their daily tasks.
The little people ——— their daily tasks.
A.
went about
B.
went out
C.
went on
D.
wait on
Answer:
A.
went about
6.
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word:
Students should study their lessons with diligence and care.
Students should study their lessons with diligence and care.
A.
steady effort
B.
enjoyment
C.
dedication
D.
caution
Answer:
A.
steady effort
7.
Choose the correct “synonym” for the underlined word from the options given:
It is an invidious thing to distinguish between knowledge and character.
It is an invidious thing to distinguish between knowledge and character.
A.
unjust
B.
seriousness
C.
just
D.
unpleasant
Answer:
A.
unjust
8.
Find out the correct meaning of the word “conviction”
A.
false belief
B.
depressed
C.
anxious
D.
strong belief
Answer:
D.
strong belief
9.
He plays ——— guitar.
Find out the right article :
Find out the right article :
A.
a
B.
an
C.
the
D.
none
Answer:
C.
the
10.
Fill in the blanks with suitable articles :
Ramu had applied for (a) post of (b) cashier in (c) bank.
In (d) interview he answered some questions well.
Ramu had applied for (a) post of (b) cashier in (c) bank.
In (d) interview he answered some questions well.
A.
a the the an
B.
the a a the
C.
the a a an
D.
the a the an
Answer:
B.
the a a the
11.
Select the plural form of the following word :
‘alumnus’
‘alumnus’
A.
alumni
B.
alumnae
C.
alumna
D.
alumus
Answer:
A.
alumni
12.
Select the plural form of the following compound word.
“man servant”
“man servant”
A.
man-servants
B.
men-servant
C.
men-servants
D.
mens-servants
Answer:
C.
men-servants
13.
Which of the two sentences are in the same degree of comparison?
I. Mr. Roshanlal is the richest man in his village
II. The climate on the hills is better than that on the plains
III. It is as hot today as it was yesterday
IV. In your view, who is the most popular cricketer?
I. Mr. Roshanlal is the richest man in his village
II. The climate on the hills is better than that on the plains
III. It is as hot today as it was yesterday
IV. In your view, who is the most popular cricketer?
A.
I and II
B.
I and III
C.
I and IV
D.
II and IV
Answer:
C.
I and IV
14.
Which of the following is not a blended word?
A.
Motel
B.
Brunch
C.
Kilogram
D.
Interpol
Answer:
C.
Kilogram
15.
Choose the right combination for the blended word ‘travelogue’
A.
travel + monologue
B.
travel + dialogue
C.
travel + catalogue
D.
train + catalogue
Answer:
C.
travel + catalogue
16.
Pick out the compound word with the combination Adjective + Noun
A.
Watchman
B.
Hard working
C.
Hot water
D.
Whitewash
Answer:
C.
Hot water
17.
Match the following and choose the correct code:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) Adjective + Noun | 1. pale blue |
| (b) Adjective + Verb | 2. software |
| (c) Adverb + Verb | 3. free drive |
| (d) Adjective + Adjective | 4. downcast |
A.
1 3 4 2
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
3 1 2 4
D.
2 4 3 1
Answer:
B.
2 3 4 1
18.
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follows.
‘Friends and Comrades, the light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere. I do not know what to tell you and how to say it. Our beloved leader, Bapu as we called him, the father of the nation, is no more.’
Who is referred as “Bapu”?
‘Friends and Comrades, the light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere. I do not know what to tell you and how to say it. Our beloved leader, Bapu as we called him, the father of the nation, is no more.’
Who is referred as “Bapu”?
A.
Nethaji
B.
Nehru
C.
Gandhiji
D.
Mr. Balbir Singh
Answer:
C.
Gandhiji
19.
Correspondence once limited to letters is now often online, as e-mail. Newsletters, brochures, circulars, resumes, etc. Once paperbound, are now online.
What do you understand of the word ‘Correspondence’?
What do you understand of the word ‘Correspondence’?
A.
Principal
B.
Owner of School/College
C.
Related
D.
Written communication
Answer:
D.
Written communication
20.
Choose the correct sentence from the options
I. Supposing if we start early, we can reach on time
II. He remains brave and confidence in a difficult situation
III. He joined a European University last year
IV. If I had started in time, I would caught the train
I. Supposing if we start early, we can reach on time
II. He remains brave and confidence in a difficult situation
III. He joined a European University last year
IV. If I had started in time, I would caught the train
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
Answer:
C.
III
21.
Pick out the correct sentence from the options given below
A.
I met the concerned officer and explained my position
B.
I met the officer concerned and explained my position
C.
The moon was really a world covered by mountains and valleys
D.
Either of these are suitable
Answer:
B.
I met the officer concerned and explained my position
22.
Find out the odd word :
A.
Ground
B.
School
C.
Hard
D.
Lab
Answer:
C.
Hard
23.
To which period the underlined poet belongs to?
1. Jack Prelutsky
2. William Blake
3. Elizabeth Barrelt Browning
4. D.H. Lawrence
1. Jack Prelutsky
2. William Blake
3. Elizabeth Barrelt Browning
4. D.H. Lawrence
A.
1803 – 1882
B.
1770 – 1850
C.
1885 – 1930
D.
1806 – 1861
Answer:
C.
1885 – 1930
24.
Match the poets with their poems
| (a) Earth | 1. Robert Frost |
| (b) Going for Water | 2. John Masefield |
| (c) Migrant Bird | 3. Khalil Gibran |
| (d) Laugh and Be Merry | 4. Famida Y Basheer |
A.
3 1 4 2
B.
1 2 4 3
C.
2 4 3 1
D.
4 2 1 3
Answer:
A.
3 1 4 2
25.
Match the poems with the poets:
| (a) Live to some purpose | 1. Stephen Vincent Benet |
| (b) English words | 2. Paul Holmes |
| (c) The flying wonder | 3. V.K. Gokak |
| (d) Beautiful Inside | 4. Adelaide Anne Proctor |
A.
3 2 1 4
B.
2 3 4 1
C.
1 4 3 2
D.
4 3 1 2
Answer:
D.
4 3 1 2