Dear Aspirants, English Language is an important section for all the competitive exams that occupy an inseparable part. Generally, most of the candidates have lost their marks in this section. This is due to the unawareness of the english section on how to prepare smartly. English section is nothing but it needs to be strong in basic grammar, vocabulary and reading skills. If you are having those skills surely you will score good marks in the examinations. But even though you have the skill, you must practice it regularly then only it will be retained with you. So for your practice purpose, here we have given the questions based on the english language. We have tried to cover all the topics under the latest updated syllabus and exam pattern.
1) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To move along with quick, short twisting
(a) limp
(b) stroll
(c) wriggle
(d) stride
2) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Put off for a future time
(a) codify
(b) reticent
(c) procrastinate
(d) retaliate
3) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Greedy for money
(a) agnostic
(b) rapacious
(c) oblation
(d) celibacy
4) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Speak in a very low tone
(a) whisper
(b) pontificate
(c) bass
(d) baritone
5) In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Search for something
(a) chum
(b) hurl
(c) solemnize
(d) quest
6) In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) appreciatio
(b) appropriate
(c) apearance
(d) assassination
7) In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) coalition
(b) cofficient
(c) classification
(d) Christmas
8) In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) convenience
(b) customary
(c) coveteus
(d) counselor
9) In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) leneint
(b) leisure
(c) liquefier
(d) lieutenant
10) In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
(a) subsequence
(b) secretariate
(c) superstitious
(d) superintendent
Answers :
1) Answer: C
limp means walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
Stroll means achieve a sporting victory without effort.
Stride means walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
2) Answer: C
codify means arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code.
Reticent means not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.
Retaliate means make an attack in return for a similar attack.
3) Answer: B
agnostic means a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
Oblation means a thing presented or offered to God or a god.
Celibacy means the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.
4) Answer: A
pontificate means express one’s opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
Bass means denoting the member of a family of instruments that is the lowest in pitch.
Baritone means an adult male singing voice between tenor and bass.
5) Answer: D
chum means used as a friendly or familiar form of address between men or boys.
Hurl means throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.
Solemnize means mark (an event) with a formal ceremony.
6) Answer: C
appearance means the way that someone or something looks.
7) Answer: B
coefficient means a multiplier or factor that measures a particular property.
8) Answer: C
covetous means having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
9) Answer: A
lenient means (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.
10) Answer: B
secretariat means a permanent administrative office or department, especially a governmental one
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