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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)

The student and him (a)/ have agreed to participate (b)/ in the contest together (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"The student and he" The pronoun has to be subjective, and not objective.

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 principle words (a)/ should be highlighted(b)/ in the text (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It's ‘principal’, which means main or important.

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)

He loves eating pizzas,(a)/ playing basketball,(b)/ and to sing rock music (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“and singing rock music”. There is an error of parallelism. Hence, (3) is the correct option.

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)

I lay down (a)/ in the sun and (b)/ rest every afternoon (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“I lie down”, as the sentence represents something that is being done everyday, so we should use the present tense here.

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)

Among my classmates,(a)/ Geeta is the (b)/ cleverer one (c)/ No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"cleverest one". As more than two things are compared, we use superlative degree.

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)

I've fallen (a)/ behind with (b)/ the mortgage payments (c)/ no error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence are four pairs of words denoted by the numbers (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 meaningfully complete.

Motivated by __, the employee __ thousands of dollars from the company vault.

  1. avarice, stole

  2. extremity, stealth

  3. sin, rebuked

  4. benevolence, converted


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Avarice’ means greed.

The plural of ‘thesis’ is

  1. thesies

  2. theses

  3. thesiss

  4. theory


Correct Option: B

The plural of ‘hoof’ is

  1. hoofes

  2. hoovs

  3. hooves

  4. hoof


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence are four pairs of words denoted by the numbers (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 meaningfully complete.

Electronic devices and games have _____ effects in encouraging _____ learning.

  1. capturing, physical

  2. affirmation, negative

  3. indulgence, resistance

  4. positive, cognitive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘Positive’ refers to ‘constructive and favourable’ and ‘cognitive’ means ‘intellectual’.

The word ‘president’ is of which gender?

  1. Masculine gender

  2. Feminine gender

  3. Neuter gender

  4. Common gender


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

President is a noun used for both males and females.

Directions: In the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence are four pairs of words denoted by the numbers (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 meaningfully complete.

_______ muscle is important for _____ of blood glucose.

  1. fleshy, balance

  2. minimal, regularity

  3. skeletal, regulation

  4. negligible, uniformity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Skeletal’ means lean and thin and ‘regulation’ means proper control or to maintain in order.

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 as your answer. (P) amiable
(Q) cordial (R) aimable (S) chordal

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Both the words are similar. ‘Amiable’ means friendly or cordial.

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 as your answer. (P) cherish (Q) artificial (R) facet (S) facade

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the words are synonyms. Facade means artificial or deceptive.

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

If he doesn't go to work, he would not have money.

  1. cannot

  2. would

  3. will not

  4. could


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It's a conditional sentence to show a possible future situation based on another situation. Hence, we use future tense.

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 as your answer. (P) soliloquy (Q) segregated (R) dialogue (S) disposition

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both the words are antonyms. Soliloquy means the act of speaking to oneself and its antonym is dialogue.

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

When she saw me, she couldn't barely speak.

  1. couldn’t ever

  2. couldn’t hardly

  3. couldn’t barely

  4. couldn’t


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We cannot form double negatives in English.

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 as your answer. (P) intoxicating (Q) materialistic (R) plethora (S) platonic

  1. P-Q

  2. Q-S

  3. P-R

  4. P-S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both the words are antonyms. Platonic means spiritual; free from materialistic desires.

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

The pine tree has more uses than any other tree.

  1. No other tree is more useful than the pine tree.

  2. The pine tree has a lot more uses of all trees.

  3. No other tree has as many uses as the pine tree.

  4. The pine tree has the most uses of all other trees.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence is made into a positive sentence by using the 'as...as' phrase. So, option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: In the sentence below, a word/group of words has been underlined. Below the sentence are four choices (1), (2), (3), (4). Pick out the one which can substitute the underlined word/group of words correctly without changing the meaning of the sentence.

John is not supposing to attend a meeting tonight.

  1. assume

  2. suppose

  3. supposed

  4. ought


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Supposed to’ refers to an obligation.

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

If you told me, I would keep your story in confidence. (Change the voice of the verb from active to passive)

  1. If you told me, your story would be kept in confidence.

  2. If I was told, your story would be kept in confidence.

  3. If you told me your story would have been kept in confidence.

  4. If you tell me, your story will have been kept in confidence.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In order to change conditional sentence into passive, the format is ‘’conditional phrase + subject (object of active form) + would be + past participle form of the verb.

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

Henna wanted to _______ her favourite radio show.

  1. listen to

  2. hear to

  3. hear

  4. listen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Listen to’ means ‘to pay attention to something’.

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

Patsy is not less strong than Tanya.

  1. Tanya is as strong as Patsy.

  2. Tanya is not so strong as Patsy.

  3. Patsy is not as much strong as Tanya.

  4. Tanya is not very much strong as Patsy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

They have __________ New York.

  1. flied to

  2. flew into

  3. flown to

  4. flight into


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"flown to". With have, we use past participle form of the verb.

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word

‘AESTHETIC’.

  1. artistic

  2. pleasing

  3. artificial

  4. ugly


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the misspelt word.

  1. broccoli

  2. bureaue

  3. beginning

  4. benign


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct spelling is bureau.

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

They write _________ ink.

  1. by

  2. with

  3. in

  4. from


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"write with". 'With' indicates 'using'.

Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in capitals.

The hockey team BROUGHT OFF an unexpected victory.

  1. reared

  2. accomplished

  3. evoked

  4. raised


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Brought off’ means to accomplish or achieve something.

Directions: Choose the word which can be substituted for the phrase ‘to eat greedily’.

  1. devote

  2. indulge

  3. devour

  4. garrulous


Correct Option: C

Getting up, he walked away. (Change into compound sentence)

  1. While he got up, he walked away.

  2. He got up yet walked away.

  3. Although he got up, yet he walked away.

  4. He got up and walked away.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

He got up and walked away. A compound sentence has two independent clauses or sentences which are joined by using a coordinating conjunction.

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

After classes Peter __________ within minutes.

  1. slept in

  2. dozed off

  3. dozed in

  4. fell off


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Dozed off’ means ‘to fall into light sleep’.

Directions: Choose the word which best express the meaning of the word

‘TWILIGHT’.

  1. glory

  2. midnight

  3. peak

  4. dusk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Both twilight and dusk mean ‘time of sunset’.

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

This book does not teach a lesson. (Change into question)

  1. Did this book not teach a lesson?

  2. Do this book not teach a lesson?

  3. Does these books not teach a lesson?

  4. Does this book not teach a lesson?


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As the tense is present indefinite and the subject is singular, so we use verb ‘does’ to make it interrogative and with ‘does’, we use first form of the verb without ‘s, es’.

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

Everything has its ________ and also its ______.

  1. necessity, direction

  2. futility, idea

  3. usefulness, negativity

  4. controversy, expression


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Usefulness’ means ‘benefit or utility’ and ‘negativity’ means ‘lacking benefits'. We need two opposite words as the words 'also its' are given.

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

The chilling truth dawned _______ me.

  1. with

  2. in

  3. on

  4. to


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Dawned on’ means ‘to cross your mind’.

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

There is no _______ in expressing how one feels.

  1. casualty

  2. loss

  3. default

  4. harm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

‘Harm’ means 'damage'.

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

I am at a ________ for words.

  1. loss

  2. failure

  3. decline

  4. deprivation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘At a loss’ means ‘bewilderment or uncertainty’.

People should be cautious, so that they do not become prey to

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:

The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.

  1. consumerist culture

  2. spending money

  3. gimmicks

  4. latest trends


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concluding sentence suggests the answer - “he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture”. 

How does fashion influence the minds of the masses?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:

The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.

  1. By augmenting their desires

  2. By changing constantly

  3. By producing new products

  4. By creating fancy goods


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“Fashion originates……by producing new goods”

According to the passage, fashion is not just restricted to

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:

The word ‘fashion’ is usually related to dress, but it also relates to manners and ways of behaviour. With the fast growing consumerist culture, everything which is advertised in a glamorous and charming manner becomes a fashion. Fashion originates in the minds of great economic authorities of a society, who influence the society in every possible way in the market, by producing new goods. Since fashion keeps changing, it expands our area of wants and desires. It is not a bad thing to be influenced by any ‘fashion’, but one should always try to find out the logic behind that ‘fashion’, so that he does not become a mere victim of the consumerist culture by spending money on every possible new ‘craze’.

  1. etiquettes

  2. conduct

  3. behaviour

  4. apparel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

“... fashion is usually related to dress, ....”

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