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Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some
parts of the sentences have errors and
some are correct. Find out which parl of
a sentence has an error and blacken the
oval ( ) corresponding to the
appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence
is free from error, blacken the oval
( )corresponding to (D) in the Answer
sheet.
1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room
(B) / and that his luggage would
follow. C)/ No error (D).
2. Our country (A) / does not lack (B) /
in scientists of quality. C) /No error
(D).
3. What really matters (A) / in the
struggle for life (B) / is to overcome
one’s fear. C) / No error (D).
4. It is believed (A) / that smoking is (B)
/one of the causes of cancer. (C)/ No
error (D).
5. This watches superior (A) / and
more expensive (B) / than that one.
C) / No error (D).
6. It is feared that (A) / hundreds of
people (B) / have lost lives. (C) No
error (D).
7. He is (A) / one of those students (B)
/ who comes late regularly. (C) / No
error (D).
8. No other newspaper (A) / has so
large a circulation (B) / like this
newspaper in India (C) / No error
(D).
9. It was (A)/ me who telephond (B) /
the fire service. (C) / No error (D).
10. Though she appears to be very tall
(A) /she is just an inch (B) / taller
than me. (C) / No error (D).
11. These meteorological disturbance
disturbances in the atmosphere of art
criticism (A) / have crossed over to
our own shores (B) / bringing mist
and clouds in its wake. (C) / No error
(D).
12. This Child (A) / was run over (B) /
with a private bus.(C) No error (D).
13. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who
has been selected (B) / for the test
match. (C) / No error (D).
14. We can decide it (A) / only after (B)
/ farther investigation. (C) / No error
(D).
15. On every Sunday (A) / I play cricket
(B) / in the afternoon. (C) / No error.
/ No error (D).
SSC CGL 2012 TIER 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION QUESTION PAPER
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Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some
parts of the sentences have errors and
some are correct. Find out which parl of
a sentence has an error and blacken the
oval ( ) corresponding to the
appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence
is free from error, blacken the oval
( )corresponding to (D) in the Answer
sheet.
1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room
(B) / and that his luggage would
follow. C)/ No error (D).
2. Our country (A) / does not lack (B) /
in scientists of quality. C) /No error
(D).
3. What really matters (A) / in the
struggle for life (B) / is to overcome
one’s fear. C) / No error (D).
4. It is believed (A) / that smoking is (B)
/one of the causes of cancer. (C)/ No
error (D).
5. This watches superior (A) / and
more expensive (B) / than that one.
C) / No error (D).
6. It is feared that (A) / hundreds of
people (B) / have lost lives. (C) No
error (D).
7. He is (A) / one of those students (B)
/ who comes late regularly. (C) / No
error (D).
8. No other newspaper (A) / has so
large a circulation (B) / like this
newspaper in India (C) / No error
(D).
9. It was (A)/ me who telephond (B) /
the fire service. (C) / No error (D).
10. Though she appears to be very tall
(A) /she is just an inch (B) / taller
than me. (C) / No error (D).
11. These meteorological disturbance
disturbances in the atmosphere of art
criticism (A) / have crossed over to
our own shores (B) / bringing mist
and clouds in its wake. (C) / No error
(D).
12. This Child (A) / was run over (B) /
with a private bus.(C) No error (D).
13. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who
has been selected (B) / for the test
match. (C) / No error (D).
14. We can decide it (A) / only after (B)
/ farther investigation. (C) / No error
(D).
15. On every Sunday (A) / I play cricket
(B) / in the afternoon. (C) / No error.
/ No error (D).
SSC CGL 2012 TIER 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION QUESTION PAPER
16. Please arrange (A) / for my boarding
and lodging (B) / in Tirupathi. (C) /
No error (D).
17. Each boy and girl (A) / in the class
(B) / bring a text book each day. (C)
/ No error (D). he would pass
18. Two millions people (A) / attend the
meting (B) / held in parade grounds.
(C) / No error (D).
19. Had millions people (A) / the
examination (B) / in first class. (C) /
No error (D).
20. He not only play (A) / tennis regular
(B) / but also cricket. (C) / No error
(D).
Directions: In questions no. 21 to 25,
sentences are given with blanks to be
filled in with an appropriate word
(S).Four alternatives are suggested for
each question. Choose the correct
alternative out of the Four and indicate
it by blackening the appropriate oval ()
in the Answer Sheet.
21. After the treatment, he was relived
___________ the pain
(A) for (B) Of
(C) from (D) With
22. Several items have been
left____________ from
(A) Out (B) Within
(C) Behind1 (D) Off
23. I have not paid my school
fees_________+
(A) Alread (B) Now
(C) Then (D) Yet
24. She has seen this movie twice.
(A) Yet (B) Often
(C) Already (D) Quite
25. My father has _________ returned
home from work.
(A) Now (B) Never
(C) Defense (D) Just
Directions: In questions no. 26 to 28, out
of the four alternatives, choose the one
which best expresses the meaning of the
given word and mark it in the Answer
Sheet.
26. Onslaught
(A) Counterattack (B)
Resistance
(C) Defense (D) Invasion
27. Grotesque
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Absurd (D) Trial
28. Ignominy
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Disgrace (D) Trial
Directions: In Questions no. 29 t 31,
choose the word opposite in meaning to
the given word and mark it in the
Answer Sheet.
29. Fervent
(A) Partial (B) Dispassionate
(C) Ardent (D) Decent
30. Garrulous
(A) Verbose (B) Serious reticent
(C) Gaunt (D) Gaunt
31. Scrupulous
(A) Scrupulous(B) Wise
(C) Caring (D) Careful
Directions: In questions no. 32 to 34,
there are four different words out of
which one is wrongly spelt find the
wrongly spelt word and indicate it by
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Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some
parts of the sentences have errors and
some are correct. Find out which parl of
a sentence has an error and blacken the
oval ( ) corresponding to the
appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence
is free from error, blacken the oval
( )corresponding to (D) in the Answer
sheet.
1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room
(B) / and that his luggage would
follow. C)/ No error (D).
2. Our country (A) / does not lack (B) /
in scientists of quality. C) /No error
(D).
3. What really matters (A) / in the
struggle for life (B) / is to overcome
one’s fear. C) / No error (D).
4. It is believed (A) / that smoking is (B)
/one of the causes of cancer. (C)/ No
error (D).
5. This watches superior (A) / and
more expensive (B) / than that one.
C) / No error (D).
6. It is feared that (A) / hundreds of
people (B) / have lost lives. (C) No
error (D).
7. He is (A) / one of those students (B)
/ who comes late regularly. (C) / No
error (D).
8. No other newspaper (A) / has so
large a circulation (B) / like this
newspaper in India (C) / No error
(D).
9. It was (A)/ me who telephond (B) /
the fire service. (C) / No error (D).
10. Though she appears to be very tall
(A) /she is just an inch (B) / taller
than me. (C) / No error (D).
11. These meteorological disturbance
disturbances in the atmosphere of art
criticism (A) / have crossed over to
our own shores (B) / bringing mist
and clouds in its wake. (C) / No error
(D).
12. This Child (A) / was run over (B) /
with a private bus.(C) No error (D).
13. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who
has been selected (B) / for the test
match. (C) / No error (D).
14. We can decide it (A) / only after (B)
/ farther investigation. (C) / No error
(D).
15. On every Sunday (A) / I play cricket
(B) / in the afternoon. (C) / No error.
/ No error (D).
SSC CGL 2012 TIER 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION QUESTION PAPER
16. Please arrange (A) / for my boarding
and lodging (B) / in Tirupathi. (C) /
No error (D).
17. Each boy and girl (A) / in the class
(B) / bring a text book each day. (C)
/ No error (D). he would pass
18. Two millions people (A) / attend the
meting (B) / held in parade grounds.
(C) / No error (D).
19. Had millions people (A) / the
examination (B) / in first class. (C) /
No error (D).
20. He not only play (A) / tennis regular
(B) / but also cricket. (C) / No error
(D).
Directions: In questions no. 21 to 25,
sentences are given with blanks to be
filled in with an appropriate word
(S).Four alternatives are suggested for
each question. Choose the correct
alternative out of the Four and indicate
it by blackening the appropriate oval ()
in the Answer Sheet.
21. After the treatment, he was relived
___________ the pain
(A) for (B) Of
(C) from (D) With
22. Several items have been
left____________ from
(A) Out (B) Within
(C) Behind1 (D) Off
23. I have not paid my school
fees_________+
(A) Alread (B) Now
(C) Then (D) Yet
24. She has seen this movie twice.
(A) Yet (B) Often
(C) Already (D) Quite
25. My father has _________ returned
home from work.
(A) Now (B) Never
(C) Defense (D) Just
Directions: In questions no. 26 to 28, out
of the four alternatives, choose the one
which best expresses the meaning of the
given word and mark it in the Answer
Sheet.
26. Onslaught
(A) Counterattack (B)
Resistance
(C) Defense (D) Invasion
27. Grotesque
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Absurd (D) Trial
28. Ignominy
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Disgrace (D) Trial
Directions: In Questions no. 29 t 31,
choose the word opposite in meaning to
the given word and mark it in the
Answer Sheet.
29. Fervent
(A) Partial (B) Dispassionate
(C) Ardent (D) Decent
30. Garrulous
(A) Verbose (B) Serious reticent
(C) Gaunt (D) Gaunt
31. Scrupulous
(A) Scrupulous(B) Wise
(C) Caring (D) Careful
Directions: In questions no. 32 to 34,
there are four different words out of
which one is wrongly spelt find the
wrongly spelt word and indicate it by
blackening the appropriate oval () in the
Answer
32. (A) fervent (B) Favour
(C) Fervou (D) Decision
33. (A) Decision
(B) Position
(C) Incision
(D) Collusion
34. (A)Heterogeneous
(B) Virtuous
(C) Ingenious
(D) Ingenuous
Directions: In questions no. 35 to 44, four
alternatives are given for the given
idiom / phrase of as underlined in the
sentence. Choose the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
phrase and mark it the Answer Sheet.
35. The mother- in law expected her
daughter-in law to be always at her
beck and call.
(A) Ready to withdraw
(B) Ready to serve
(C) Ready to call
(D) Ready to play
36. When I opened the door, my books
were lying at sixes and sevens.
(A) In neat order
(B) In disorder
(C) Under the table
(D) In piles on the floor
37. His behavior indicates that he has
blue blood
(A) feels depressed often
(B) Suffers anemia
(C) Belongs to a royal family
(D) Has diseased blood
38. I am trying to figure out the hidden
agenda in yesterday’s meeting.
(A) Wicked motive
(B) False Idea
(C) Indirect tax
(D) Secret reason
39. He always seems to get the lion’s
share of the projects
(A) An insignificant part
(B) The minimum share
(C) An equal share
(D) A major share
40. Oliver Twist was between black and
blue and blue when he asked for more
food
(A)Remonstrated
(B) Whipped badly
(C) Thrashed severely
(D) Given a scolding
41. To pull wool over someone’s eyes
(A) To investigate
(B) To reprimand someone
(C) To deceive another
(D) To keep a secret
42. I find myself in a position where I
have to choose between the devil and
the deep blue sea.
(A) Near the horrid sea
(B) In a state of confusion
(C) Out of one’s proper place
(D) Between two equal evils
43. Even a small toy can become an apple
of discord between two Children.
(A) Cause of happiness
(B) Cause of meeting
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Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some
parts of the sentences have errors and
some are correct. Find out which parl of
a sentence has an error and blacken the
oval ( ) corresponding to the
appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence
is free from error, blacken the oval
( )corresponding to (D) in the Answer
sheet.
1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room
(B) / and that his luggage would
follow. C)/ No error (D).
2. Our country (A) / does not lack (B) /
in scientists of quality. C) /No error
(D).
3. What really matters (A) / in the
struggle for life (B) / is to overcome
one’s fear. C) / No error (D).
4. It is believed (A) / that smoking is (B)
/one of the causes of cancer. (C)/ No
error (D).
5. This watches superior (A) / and
more expensive (B) / than that one.
C) / No error (D).
6. It is feared that (A) / hundreds of
people (B) / have lost lives. (C) No
error (D).
7. He is (A) / one of those students (B)
/ who comes late regularly. (C) / No
error (D).
8. No other newspaper (A) / has so
large a circulation (B) / like this
newspaper in India (C) / No error
(D).
9. It was (A)/ me who telephond (B) /
the fire service. (C) / No error (D).
10. Though she appears to be very tall
(A) /she is just an inch (B) / taller
than me. (C) / No error (D).
11. These meteorological disturbance
disturbances in the atmosphere of art
criticism (A) / have crossed over to
our own shores (B) / bringing mist
and clouds in its wake. (C) / No error
(D).
12. This Child (A) / was run over (B) /
with a private bus.(C) No error (D).
13. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who
has been selected (B) / for the test
match. (C) / No error (D).
14. We can decide it (A) / only after (B)
/ farther investigation. (C) / No error
(D).
15. On every Sunday (A) / I play cricket
(B) / in the afternoon. (C) / No error.
/ No error (D).
SSC CGL 2012 TIER 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION QUESTION PAPER
16. Please arrange (A) / for my boarding
and lodging (B) / in Tirupathi. (C) /
No error (D).
17. Each boy and girl (A) / in the class
(B) / bring a text book each day. (C)
/ No error (D). he would pass
18. Two millions people (A) / attend the
meting (B) / held in parade grounds.
(C) / No error (D).
19. Had millions people (A) / the
examination (B) / in first class. (C) /
No error (D).
20. He not only play (A) / tennis regular
(B) / but also cricket. (C) / No error
(D).
Directions: In questions no. 21 to 25,
sentences are given with blanks to be
filled in with an appropriate word
(S).Four alternatives are suggested for
each question. Choose the correct
alternative out of the Four and indicate
it by blackening the appropriate oval ()
in the Answer Sheet.
21. After the treatment, he was relived
___________ the pain
(A) for (B) Of
(C) from (D) With
22. Several items have been
left____________ from
(A) Out (B) Within
(C) Behind1 (D) Off
23. I have not paid my school
fees_________+
(A) Alread (B) Now
(C) Then (D) Yet
24. She has seen this movie twice.
(A) Yet (B) Often
(C) Already (D) Quite
25. My father has _________ returned
home from work.
(A) Now (B) Never
(C) Defense (D) Just
Directions: In questions no. 26 to 28, out
of the four alternatives, choose the one
which best expresses the meaning of the
given word and mark it in the Answer
Sheet.
26. Onslaught
(A) Counterattack (B)
Resistance
(C) Defense (D) Invasion
27. Grotesque
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Absurd (D) Trial
28. Ignominy
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Disgrace (D) Trial
Directions: In Questions no. 29 t 31,
choose the word opposite in meaning to
the given word and mark it in the
Answer Sheet.
29. Fervent
(A) Partial (B) Dispassionate
(C) Ardent (D) Decent
30. Garrulous
(A) Verbose (B) Serious reticent
(C) Gaunt (D) Gaunt
31. Scrupulous
(A) Scrupulous(B) Wise
(C) Caring (D) Careful
Directions: In questions no. 32 to 34,
there are four different words out of
which one is wrongly spelt find the
wrongly spelt word and indicate it by
blackening the appropriate oval () in the
Answer
32. (A) fervent (B) Favour
(C) Fervou (D) Decision
33. (A) Decision
(B) Position
(C) Incision
(D) Collusion
34. (A)Heterogeneous
(B) Virtuous
(C) Ingenious
(D) Ingenuous
Directions: In questions no. 35 to 44, four
alternatives are given for the given
idiom / phrase of as underlined in the
sentence. Choose the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
phrase and mark it the Answer Sheet.
35. The mother- in law expected her
daughter-in law to be always at her
beck and call.
(A) Ready to withdraw
(B) Ready to serve
(C) Ready to call
(D) Ready to play
36. When I opened the door, my books
were lying at sixes and sevens.
(A) In neat order
(B) In disorder
(C) Under the table
(D) In piles on the floor
37. His behavior indicates that he has
blue blood
(A) feels depressed often
(B) Suffers anemia
(C) Belongs to a royal family
(D) Has diseased blood
38. I am trying to figure out the hidden
agenda in yesterday’s meeting.
(A) Wicked motive
(B) False Idea
(C) Indirect tax
(D) Secret reason
39. He always seems to get the lion’s
share of the projects
(A) An insignificant part
(B) The minimum share
(C) An equal share
(D) A major share
40. Oliver Twist was between black and
blue and blue when he asked for more
food
(A)Remonstrated
(B) Whipped badly
(C) Thrashed severely
(D) Given a scolding
41. To pull wool over someone’s eyes
(A) To investigate
(B) To reprimand someone
(C) To deceive another
(D) To keep a secret
42. I find myself in a position where I
have to choose between the devil and
the deep blue sea.
(A) Near the horrid sea
(B) In a state of confusion
(C) Out of one’s proper place
(D) Between two equal evils
43. Even a small toy can become an apple
of discord between two Children.
(A) Cause of happiness
(B) Cause of meeting
(C) Tasty like an apple
(D) Cause of dispute
44. Do you think this examination is a
hard nut to crack?
(A) Similar to planting a nut tree
(B) A difficult job
(C) A Boring job
(D) Similar to to cracking a nut
Directions: no. 45 to 64 the 1
st
and the last
parts of the sentence paragraph are
numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the
sentence / paragraph is split into four
parts and named P, Q, R and S, These
four parts are not given in their proper
order. Read the sentence / paragraph and
find out which of the four combinations
is correct and mark it in the Answer
sheet.
45. The role of modern youth
P. As they have to not only
Q. Then that of their forefathers
R. Keep the torch of freedom aloft
S. Is far more challenging
6. But also keep it always lit.
(A) SQPR (B) QSPR
(C) SRPQ (D) RSPQ
46. Modern education is bookish
P. The harsh realities of life
Q Imparted in schools and colleges
R. And divorced from
S. The so called liberal education
6. Dose not helps students earn
their livelihood.
(A) RPQS (B) QSPR
(C) RPSQ (D) PRSQ
47. The Great Lakes are a group of
Superior is so called not because it is
the largest,
P. Superior is so called not because
it is the largest,
Q. On the border between the USA
and Canada
R. Five freshwater lakes on North
America
S. Bur because it is higher upstream
than the others.
6. Huron takes its name from the
name French setters gave it.
(A) PQRS (B) RQPS
(C) SPRQ (D) QPSR
48. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International
Airport is the only one in the country
to have runways equipped with a
CAT IIIB Instrument Landing System.
P. This technology guides pilots to
land even when visibility is cut
to 50 meters.
Q. This is because
R. Finding an explanation for such
failure wont’t be easy.
S. However, it falls to operate often.
6. The issue involves multiple stake
holders and a web of unclear briefs.
(A) PQRS (B) PQSR
(C) PQRS (D) PRSQ
49. The Australians were very proud and
felt privileged
P. In their country
Q. To host the Olympic
R. As it elevated their stature
S. In the eyes of the world
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Directions: In questions no 1 to 20 some
parts of the sentences have errors and
some are correct. Find out which parl of
a sentence has an error and blacken the
oval ( ) corresponding to the
appropriate letter (A, B, C) If a sentence
is free from error, blacken the oval
( )corresponding to (D) in the Answer
sheet.
1. He said (A) / that he wanted a room
(B) / and that his luggage would
follow. C)/ No error (D).
2. Our country (A) / does not lack (B) /
in scientists of quality. C) /No error
(D).
3. What really matters (A) / in the
struggle for life (B) / is to overcome
one’s fear. C) / No error (D).
4. It is believed (A) / that smoking is (B)
/one of the causes of cancer. (C)/ No
error (D).
5. This watches superior (A) / and
more expensive (B) / than that one.
C) / No error (D).
6. It is feared that (A) / hundreds of
people (B) / have lost lives. (C) No
error (D).
7. He is (A) / one of those students (B)
/ who comes late regularly. (C) / No
error (D).
8. No other newspaper (A) / has so
large a circulation (B) / like this
newspaper in India (C) / No error
(D).
9. It was (A)/ me who telephond (B) /
the fire service. (C) / No error (D).
10. Though she appears to be very tall
(A) /she is just an inch (B) / taller
than me. (C) / No error (D).
11. These meteorological disturbance
disturbances in the atmosphere of art
criticism (A) / have crossed over to
our own shores (B) / bringing mist
and clouds in its wake. (C) / No error
(D).
12. This Child (A) / was run over (B) /
with a private bus.(C) No error (D).
13. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who
has been selected (B) / for the test
match. (C) / No error (D).
14. We can decide it (A) / only after (B)
/ farther investigation. (C) / No error
(D).
15. On every Sunday (A) / I play cricket
(B) / in the afternoon. (C) / No error.
/ No error (D).
SSC CGL 2012 TIER 2 SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION QUESTION PAPER
16. Please arrange (A) / for my boarding
and lodging (B) / in Tirupathi. (C) /
No error (D).
17. Each boy and girl (A) / in the class
(B) / bring a text book each day. (C)
/ No error (D). he would pass
18. Two millions people (A) / attend the
meting (B) / held in parade grounds.
(C) / No error (D).
19. Had millions people (A) / the
examination (B) / in first class. (C) /
No error (D).
20. He not only play (A) / tennis regular
(B) / but also cricket. (C) / No error
(D).
Directions: In questions no. 21 to 25,
sentences are given with blanks to be
filled in with an appropriate word
(S).Four alternatives are suggested for
each question. Choose the correct
alternative out of the Four and indicate
it by blackening the appropriate oval ()
in the Answer Sheet.
21. After the treatment, he was relived
___________ the pain
(A) for (B) Of
(C) from (D) With
22. Several items have been
left____________ from
(A) Out (B) Within
(C) Behind1 (D) Off
23. I have not paid my school
fees_________+
(A) Alread (B) Now
(C) Then (D) Yet
24. She has seen this movie twice.
(A) Yet (B) Often
(C) Already (D) Quite
25. My father has _________ returned
home from work.
(A) Now (B) Never
(C) Defense (D) Just
Directions: In questions no. 26 to 28, out
of the four alternatives, choose the one
which best expresses the meaning of the
given word and mark it in the Answer
Sheet.
26. Onslaught
(A) Counterattack (B)
Resistance
(C) Defense (D) Invasion
27. Grotesque
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Absurd (D) Trial
28. Ignominy
(A) Exposure (B) Stupidity
(C) Disgrace (D) Trial
Directions: In Questions no. 29 t 31,
choose the word opposite in meaning to
the given word and mark it in the
Answer Sheet.
29. Fervent
(A) Partial (B) Dispassionate
(C) Ardent (D) Decent
30. Garrulous
(A) Verbose (B) Serious reticent
(C) Gaunt (D) Gaunt
31. Scrupulous
(A) Scrupulous(B) Wise
(C) Caring (D) Careful
Directions: In questions no. 32 to 34,
there are four different words out of
which one is wrongly spelt find the
wrongly spelt word and indicate it by
blackening the appropriate oval () in the
Answer
32. (A) fervent (B) Favour
(C) Fervou (D) Decision
33. (A) Decision
(B) Position
(C) Incision
(D) Collusion
34. (A)Heterogeneous
(B) Virtuous
(C) Ingenious
(D) Ingenuous
Directions: In questions no. 35 to 44, four
alternatives are given for the given
idiom / phrase of as underlined in the
sentence. Choose the alternative which
best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/
phrase and mark it the Answer Sheet.
35. The mother- in law expected her
daughter-in law to be always at her
beck and call.
(A) Ready to withdraw
(B) Ready to serve
(C) Ready to call
(D) Ready to play
36. When I opened the door, my books
were lying at sixes and sevens.
(A) In neat order
(B) In disorder
(C) Under the table
(D) In piles on the floor
37. His behavior indicates that he has
blue blood
(A) feels depressed often
(B) Suffers anemia
(C) Belongs to a royal family
(D) Has diseased blood
38. I am trying to figure out the hidden
agenda in yesterday’s meeting.
(A) Wicked motive
(B) False Idea
(C) Indirect tax
(D) Secret reason
39. He always seems to get the lion’s
share of the projects
(A) An insignificant part
(B) The minimum share
(C) An equal share
(D) A major share
40. Oliver Twist was between black and
blue and blue when he asked for more
food
(A)Remonstrated
(B) Whipped badly
(C) Thrashed severely
(D) Given a scolding
41. To pull wool over someone’s eyes
(A) To investigate
(B) To reprimand someone
(C) To deceive another
(D) To keep a secret
42. I find myself in a position where I
have to choose between the devil and
the deep blue sea.
(A) Near the horrid sea
(B) In a state of confusion
(C) Out of one’s proper place
(D) Between two equal evils
43. Even a small toy can become an apple
of discord between two Children.
(A) Cause of happiness
(B) Cause of meeting
(C) Tasty like an apple
(D) Cause of dispute
44. Do you think this examination is a
hard nut to crack?
(A) Similar to planting a nut tree
(B) A difficult job
(C) A Boring job
(D) Similar to to cracking a nut
Directions: no. 45 to 64 the 1
st
and the last
parts of the sentence paragraph are
numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the
sentence / paragraph is split into four
parts and named P, Q, R and S, These
four parts are not given in their proper
order. Read the sentence / paragraph and
find out which of the four combinations
is correct and mark it in the Answer
sheet.
45. The role of modern youth
P. As they have to not only
Q. Then that of their forefathers
R. Keep the torch of freedom aloft
S. Is far more challenging
6. But also keep it always lit.
(A) SQPR (B) QSPR
(C) SRPQ (D) RSPQ
46. Modern education is bookish
P. The harsh realities of life
Q Imparted in schools and colleges
R. And divorced from
S. The so called liberal education
6. Dose not helps students earn
their livelihood.
(A) RPQS (B) QSPR
(C) RPSQ (D) PRSQ
47. The Great Lakes are a group of
Superior is so called not because it is
the largest,
P. Superior is so called not because
it is the largest,
Q. On the border between the USA
and Canada
R. Five freshwater lakes on North
America
S. Bur because it is higher upstream
than the others.
6. Huron takes its name from the
name French setters gave it.
(A) PQRS (B) RQPS
(C) SPRQ (D) QPSR
48. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International
Airport is the only one in the country
to have runways equipped with a
CAT IIIB Instrument Landing System.
P. This technology guides pilots to
land even when visibility is cut
to 50 meters.
Q. This is because
R. Finding an explanation for such
failure wont’t be easy.
S. However, it falls to operate often.
6. The issue involves multiple stake
holders and a web of unclear briefs.
(A) PQRS (B) PQSR
(C) PQRS (D) PRSQ
49. The Australians were very proud and
felt privileged
P. In their country
Q. To host the Olympic
R. As it elevated their stature
S. In the eyes of the world
6. At the threshold of the new
millennium
(A) SPQR (B) RQSR
(C) QPRS (D) PRQS
50. Ram has an important examination
to sit for in a few weeks time.
P. But he could not concentrate.
R. What He saw was not very nice-
he was very plae.
R. He sat to down to prepare for
it.
S. After a while he looked ate
himself in the mirror.
6. He said to himself," What I need
is Fresh air."
(A) QSPR (B) SQRP
(C) PQRS (D) RPSP
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