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General English (Postal Assistant)

Description: Postal Assistance Exam Mock Test - 2
Number of Questions: 25
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Tags: Postal Assistance Exam Mock Test - 2 Grammar Synonyms/Meanings Auxiliaries & Modals Spellings Antonyms Error Identification Change of Narration Sentence Completion (Gap Fills) One Word Substitution Change of Voice
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Directions: Choose the correct article to fill in the blank.

As he knocked at the door, ________ man came out of the house and introduced himself as Mr. Singh.

  1. the

  2. a

  3. an

  4. one

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘A’ is used when mentioning someone or something for the first time in a text or a conversation.

Directions: Formulate a correct sentence by selecting the most appropriate option.

Now, he realised what a mistake it ________ have been if he had married his fiancée.

  1. should

  2. would

  3. could

  4. shall

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘Would’ is used to indicate the consequence of an imagined event or a situation.

Directions: In the following question, pick the correctly spelt word.

  1. Consciance

  2. Consience

  3. Consecinec

  4. Conscience

  5. .

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is the correct spelling.

Directions: Choose the correct article to fill in the blank.

Pick _______ apple from the tree and bring it here.

  1. an

  2. a

  3. the

  4. few

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘An’ is a word used in place of the word 'a' when the following word begins with a vowel sound.

Directions: In the following question, pick the correctly spelt word.

  1. Amataur

  2. Amateur

  3. Amaetur

  4. Amateaur

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is the correct spelling.

Directions: The question consists of a word or a phrase in capital letters followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase.

MOTIVATION

  1. Inspiration

  2. Desire

  3. Demand

  4. Deterrent

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘Inspiration’ is the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions.

Directions: In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

JITTERY

  1. Composed

  2. Compound

  3. Fidgety

  4. Anxious

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as it implies someone who has his feelings and expressions under control whereas jittery implies someone who is nervous.

Directions: The following sentence has been broken into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

Aneesh, together (A)/ with his mother and his sister, (B)/ are going to Delhi. (C)/ No error (D).

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this part of the sentence has the error. The sentence has a subject-verb disagreement as the subject (Aneesh) is singular, but the verb (are going) is plural. The verb should be singular (is going) to make the sentence grammatically correct. The accompanying phrase 'his mother and his sister' only provides extra information and does not alter the grammatical relationship between the subject and the verb in any way. 

Directions: In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

STIFF

  1. Tense

  2. Pliable

  3. Rigid

  4. Taut

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as it implies something that is easily bent, whereas stiff implies something that is not easily bent or changed in shape.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

Nothing less than the governor's reputation is at ________ in this latest investigation.

  1. stave

  2. spike

  3. stake

  4. sanction

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Something that is in danger of being lost, as something that has been wagered or is critically involved is known as being at stake. This is correct in this context as ‘the governor’s reputation’ is in danger of being lost.

Directions: The following sentence has been broken into three parts (A), (B) and (C). If there is any grammatical error in any of these parts, that is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

During their morning walk, (A)/ these boys like to walk, talk (B)/ and to do exercise. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this part of the sentence has the error. This part violates the rule of parallelism. The infinitive ‘to’ should be placed before the first element and should not be repated after that. Second best is to repeat it before all the elements. Since, the infinitive 'to' is given before the first and not repeated before the second, we will remove the 'to' in the third part of the sentence too.

Directions: The question consists of a word or a phrase in capital letters followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the given word or phrase.

TRADER

  1. Pirate

  2. Smuggler

  3. Merchant

  4. Crook

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. A ‘merchant’ is a person involved in trading and supplying goods to a particular trade.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank

He _____ be the one who stole the money from the safe.

  1. ought

  2. could

  3. will

  4. should

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as ‘could’ indicates possibility.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The young boy was an ______ guitarist at an early age.

  1. agile

  2. alert

  3. adroit

  4. animated

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as adroit means expert or nimble in the use of hands or body.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

One of the most important lessons that parents must teach young children is to always be _______ of strangers.

  1. ingenious

  2. frugal

  3. wary

  4. shrewd

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To be wary is to be watchful and on guard against danger. This is the correct answer as this completes the sentence meaningfully and indicates that children should be taught to be careful of strangers.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The new ad _______ established the product in the market.

  1. crusade

  2. endeavour

  3. campaign

  4. undertaking

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A coordinated series of linked advertisements with a single idea or theme is called an ad campaign. This is the correct option.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

I promised to meet him _____ lunchtime.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. for

  4. in

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘At’ is used to express the time when an event takes place.

Directions: Change the following sentence into reported speech.

The father advised the boys, “Don’t go swimming in the water. There are sharks in it”.

  1. The father advised the boys not to go swimming in the water. He told them that there are sharks in it.

  2. The father advised the boys, “Don’t go swimming in the water. There were sharks in it”

  3. The father is advising the boys not to go swimming in the water. He told them that there were sharks in it.

  4. The father advised the boys not to go swimming in the water. He told them that there were sharks in it.

  5. .

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as in this sentence, the tense of the verbs have been changed from the present form to the past form.

Directions: Choose the correct passive voice of the sentence given in the question.

He has not finished his work.

  1. His work has not been finished by him.

  2. His work was not finished by him.

  3. His work was being finished by him.

  4. His work is being finished by him.

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Here, a correct present perfect tense of 'has not', i.e. 'has not been' has been used, which makes the sentence a correct passive voice of the given sentence.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

Hari does not show enough ________ to be considered for a managerial position.

  1. initiative

  2. incursion

  3. exertion

  4. appeal

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as initiative means enterprise in leading actions. This completes the sentence meaningfully.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

There is a forecast of rain with thunderstorm today ______ the afternoon.

  1. by

  2. at

  3. in

  4. from

  5. .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘In’ is used to express a period of time during which an event will happen.

Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

The student was sent to detention for his ________ behavior towards his teachers.

  1. impertinent

  2. egotistical

  3. rash

  4. cautious

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as impertinent means disrespectful or insubordinate.

Directions: Give one word for the underlined phrase.

The political situation in Pakistan is in a state of complete confusion and disorder.

  1. Carelessness

  2. Chaotic

  3. untidy

  4. jumbled

  5. .

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as it implies being in a state of complete confusion or disorder.

Directions: Give one word for the underlined phrase.

I am supposed to meet a close partner or a companion in business of the minister at a local hotel.

  1. Follower

  2. Devotee

  3. Disciple

  4. Associate

  5. .

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. An associate is a person joined with another or others in an enterprise, business, etc.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

There was a ferocious lion ____________ the cage.

  1. inside

  2. behind

  3. next to

  4. between

  5. .

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. ‘Inside’ is used to indicate something situated within the confines of something.

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