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General English (DSSSB Grade II)

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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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As we need to use object of the verb, so instead of who, we use whom.

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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We need to use subject, so, instead of her, we use pronoun she.

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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It should be 'cat was sitting'. The subject is singular, so we use singular verb.

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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No error. To determine whether to use whoever or whomever, the he/him rule applies: he = whoever, him = whomever

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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Seems must be written instead of seem. The sentence is in present tense and movie is a singular object. 

The plural of ‘dwarf’ is

  1. dwarfes

  2. dwarvs

  3. dwarfs

  4. no change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The plural of 'dwarf' is 'dwarfs'.

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)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It should be 'he is also doing'. When using a correlative conjunction, both clauses have to be parallel. When using not only at the beginning of a sentence, it is followed by auxilliary verb + subject.

The plural of ‘hoof’ is

  1. hooves

  2. hoovez

  3. hoofes

  4. no change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The plural of 'hoof' is 'hooves'.

The word ‘cousin’ belongs to

  1. masculine gender

  2. feminine gender

  3. neuter gender

  4. common gender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The noun cousin belongs to common gender as it is used for both male and female.

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

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Both the words are similar. Puckish means mischievous or naughty.

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

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the words are synonyms. Copious means abundant or plentiful.

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

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. R-S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the words are antonyms. Hitch means attach and its antonym is detach.

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

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the words are antonyms. Gloomy means sad and jubilant means joyful.

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.

  1. Somebody

  2. Everyone

  3. All

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Only 'all' can take plural verb 'are'.

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.

  1. one other

  2. each other

  3. one another

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As we are talking about all the students, so we use 'one another' which represents 'more than two'.

Without changing the meaning of the below given sentence, transform the degree of comparison from comparative to positive.

Her husband is older than her.

  1. Her is not as much old as her husband.

  2. She is as less old as her husband.

  3. She is not as old as her husband.

  4. Her husband is not as much old as she.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Positive degree occurs when we make a statement. We use positive adjective 'old' and replace ‘than’ with conjunction 'as', that expresses the ‘degree of equality’. 

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.

  1. at least

  2. least

  3. the at least

  4. less


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We use at least to talk about a minimum number or amount, meaning ‘no less than’.

Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.

They lost their house in a tsunami. (Into question)

  1. Do they have lost their house in a tsunami?

  2. Have they lost their house in a tsunami?

  3. Did they lose their house in a tsunami?

  4. Has they have lost their house in a tsunami?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a simple past tense, using past form of lose, so we use verb ‘did’. The format of question sentence is V+S+AI.

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.

  1. It was not more proud than many other moments of my life.

  2. It was prouder than many other moments of my life.

  3. It was more prouder than any other moment of my life.

  4. It was a prouder moment than any other of my life.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A comparative degree is the second degree of adjective. The word ‘proudest’ will be changed into ‘prouder’ in comparative form, followed by ‘than’ for comparison.

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?

  1. I will be

  2. I am

  3. do I

  4. am I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The format of interrogative sentence is V + S + additional information.

Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.

Walk carefully lest you should fall. (Change into compound sentence)

  1. When you walk carefully, you should not fall.

  2. If you do not walk carefully, you will fall.

  3. Walk carefully to prevent fall.

  4. Walk carefully or you will fall.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A complex sentence can be made into compound sentence, by changing the subordinate clause into main clause.

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 _______.

  1. anyhow

  2. somehow

  3. knowhow

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Somehow' means ‘by some means’.

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)

  1. The Savannah is being roamed by enchanting animals.

  2. The Savannah is roamed by enchanting animals.

  3. The Savannah is being roamed by enchanted animals.

  4. The Savannah has been roamed by enchanting animals.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is present indefinite form, so we use verb 'is' in passive. The format is subject (object of the active voice) + verb + past participle + preposition by + object (subject of active form).

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 ________.

  1. short

  2. shortly

  3. briefly

  4. quick


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'In short' means 'in few words'.

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.

  1. besides

  2. for

  3. from

  4. to


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compare to is correct. 

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'FORLORN'.

  1. Forsaken

  2. Sober

  3. Cheerful

  4. Truthful


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forlorn means sad and cheerless.

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.

  1. should finish

  2. had finished

  3. has had finished

  4. finished


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We use simple past tense to simply state that something happened some time ago.

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.

  1. In fact

  2. By truth

  3. As in fact

  4. To speak truthfully


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In fact is the correct word usage.

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.

  1. stabbed

  2. killed

  3. broke

  4. knocked


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It should be knocked him down.

Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of 'EXOTIC'.

  1. Exempted

  2. Alien

  3. Erratic

  4. Conventional


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Exotic means unusual or foreign.

Directions: Choose the misspelt word.

  1. Argument

  2. Arguably

  3. Assasination

  4. Presumably


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Assassination' is the right spelling, not 'assasination'.

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.

  1. Demolished

  2. Pulled

  3. Broken

  4. Plucked


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Torn down' means 'demolished'.

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.

  1. forlorn, condemning

  2. jubilant, abusing

  3. underprivileged, censoring

  4. barbaric, judging


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forlorn means abandon and condemning means criticising.

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.

  1. incidental, overweighs

  2. important, overweights

  3. intense, overcomes

  4. intrinsic, outweighs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intrinsic means inherent and outweigh means to exceed in value or importance.

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 _______.

  1. incredible, defence

  2. sceptical, defendant

  3. unbelieving, prosecution

  4. spurious, prosecutor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sceptical means unsure and defendant means a suspect; a person against whom an action is brought.

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 _______.

  1. support, adequacy

  2. conflict, sink

  3. overcome, slump

  4. overwhelm, drop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Overcome means to beat and slump means collapse.

Directions: Choose the one which can be substituted for ‘to take careful thought’.

  1. Cogitate

  2. Resolve

  3. Anticipate

  4. Stimulate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Cogitate' means 'to think hard, ponder'.

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.

  1. Apparent challenges

  2. Out of the blue situations

  3. Latest styles

  4. Need for miniaturisation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The third line of the passage says “Manufacturing is undergoing major transformation due to the unforeseen challenges”. Out of the blue situations mean ‘unforeseen challenges’.

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.

  1. Proficiency of workforce

  2. Effective equipment utilisation

  3. Structured manufacturing process

  4. Availability of cheap labour

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The passage nowhere talks about cheap labour.

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.

  1. Grassroots

  2. Executives

  3. Tree roots

  4. Managers

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Bottom-up' means 'low level members or grassroots'.

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