General English (DSSSB Grade II)
Description: DSSSB Grade-II 1 | |
Number of Questions: 40 | |
Created by: Mohini Tyagi | |
Tags: DSSSB Grade-II 1 Error Identification Sentence Completion (Gap Fills) Vocabulary Grammar Sentence Improvement Change of Voice Antonyms Synonyms/Meanings Spellings Idiomatic and Phraseal Use |
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
The plural of ‘thesis’ is
The plural of ‘hoof’ is
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.
The word ‘president’ is of which gender?
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
Henna wanted to _______ her favourite radio show.
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.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
They have __________ New York.
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word
‘AESTHETIC’.
Directions: Choose the misspelt word.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
They write _________ ink.
Directions: Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in capitals.
The hockey team BROUGHT OFF an unexpected victory.
Directions: Choose the word which can be substituted for the phrase ‘to eat greedily’.
Getting up, he walked away. (Change into compound sentence)
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
After classes Peter __________ within minutes.
Directions: Choose the word which best express the meaning of the word
‘TWILIGHT’.
Directions: Rewrite the sentence given in the question as directed in the bracket.
This book does not teach a lesson. (Change into question)
Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.
Everything has its ________ and also its ______.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The chilling truth dawned _______ me.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
There is no _______ in expressing how one feels.
Directions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
I am at a ________ for words.
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’.
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’.
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’.