General English (DSSSB Grade II)
Description: GR-3 | |
Number of Questions: 40 | |
Created by: Supriya Thakkar | |
Tags: GR-3 Error Identification Sentence Completion (Gap Fills) Others Match the Meaning and Usage Sentence Improvement Comparison Sentence Construction Change of Voice Sentence/Paragraph Completion (Gap Fills) |
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
With who (a)/ did you go (b)/ to the market? (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
Shelly and her (a)/ went to a party (b)/ on saturday night. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
A black and white (a)/ cat were sitting (b)/ outside my room. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
Whomever you elect (a)/ will serve as the captain (b)/ of the team for a four-year term. (c)/ No error (d)
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
The dialogues are poor (a)/ and the whole movie just seem (b)/ far too pretentious for me. (c)/ No error (d)
The plural of ‘dwarf’ is
Directions: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (d). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
Not only is Ram (a)/ working at a restaurant, but (b)/ also doing his graduation. (c)/ No error (d)
The plural of ‘hoof’ is
The word ‘cousin’ belongs to
Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.
(P) puckish (Q) mischievous (R) adamant (S) anonymous
Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.
(P) copious (Q) hideous (R) abundant (S) fragile
Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.
(P) detach
(Q) hike
(R) hitch
(S) dictum
Directions: In the given question, four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and choose the number of the correct letter combination in your answer.
(P) dubious (Q) jubilant (R) persistent (S) gloomy
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Someone are invited to the party.
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
All the students in the class like each another.
Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from comparative to positive.
Her husband is older than her.
Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below four choices (1), (2), (3), (4) are given. Pick out one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.
There were the least twenty people in the party.
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
They lost their house in a tsunami. (Into question)
Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from superlative to comparative.
It was the proudest moment of my life.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Where ________ going to live?
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
Walk carefully lest you should fall. (Change into compound sentence)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Kapil managed to finish his work _______.
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
Enchanting animals roam the Savannah. (Change the voice of the verb from active to passive)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Please tell in ________.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Sunil compared his boss ________ a cruel dictator.
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'FORLORN'.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
JK Rowling ________ her first sequel of Harry Potter in 1997.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
________ Rani isn’t very bright.
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Last evening a speeding car ________ him down.
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of 'EXOTIC'.
Directions: Choose the misspelt word.
Directions: Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in capitals.
Tenement buildings are often TORN DOWN to pave way for brand new shopping malls.
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.
The _______ dog attracted sympathetic comments, with many people _______ his former owner.
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.
Environment has an _______ value which _______ its value as a tourism asset.
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.
The jury was _______ about the conviction of the _______.
Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentence, there are four pairs of words given in the options (1), (2), (3) and (4). Find out which pair of words can be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningful and complete.
It was designed to _______ a serious economic _______.
Directions: Choose the one which can be substituted for ‘to take careful thought’.
What is the root cause of alterations in manufacturing?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.
What is not included as the efficient part of go-to-market strategy?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.
Which of the following options connects with the term ‘bottom-up’?
Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question on the basis of the content of the passage.
Manufacturing industries are a vital component of all modern economies and all of them require employees who are skilled - in and knowledgeable about - manufacturing processes. Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges arising from the current trend of miniaturisation, the emergence of new materials and the growing interaction between biologists and engineers to learn more from nature and living objects. Traditionally, a "top-down" approach has been used in manufacturing. Recently, “bottom-up" approaches have begun for manufacturing today's highly complex products. For small to mid-size manufacturers, a well constructed manufacturing process that maximises the capabilities of your tools, parts and available labour is an essential part of an efficient go-to-market strategy.