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General English - 5 (DSSSB FSL)

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Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.

Culture and traditions (A)/ have giving the Indians (B)/ their sense of unity. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is given, not giving.

Find the correctly spelt word.

  1. Mischievous

  2. Mischevious

  3. Mischivious

  4. Mischiiveous


Correct Option: A

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

Lack of livelihood opportunities in rural areas leads to migration of ________ to urban areas.

  1. folk

  2. people

  3. tribes

  4. masses


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

People is the most appropriate word here. Other words are not used generally, but in specific contexts.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'passive'.

  1. agitated

  2. quiet

  3. active

  4. inert


Correct Option: C

Plural of the word 'tooth' is

  1. teeth

  2. teethed

  3. tooths

  4. toothed


Correct Option: A

Past tense of the word 'accept' is

  1. accepts

  2. accepted

  3. accepting

  4. acceptance


Correct Option: B

Feminine gender of the word 'nephew' is

  1. granddaughter

  2. daughter

  3. niece

  4. sister


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.

Most logical paradoxes are known to be invalid arguments, but are __________ valuable in promoting critical thinking.

  1. stiller

  2. still

  3. stillest

  4. stilling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No comparison has been made here. So, a comparitive degree cannot be used. Stilling is not word.

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.

I want to keep this project a secret, so you ________ stop talking about it.

  1. shall

  2. should

  3. will

  4. would


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Should is used for advice.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.

Food and public distribution (A)/ systems plays a vital role (B)/ in management of food economy. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Systems is plural. So, plural form of verb, i.e. 'play' will be used.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into three parts labelled (A), (B) and (C). Select the part having an error. If there is no error, then mark (D) as your answer.

Man's intense exploitation (A)/ has greatly altered the (B)/ original vegetation cover. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as it is.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Mere creation of smaller states out of the existing ________ ones does not guarantee good governance.

  1. major

  2. large

  3. greater

  4. bigger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The opposite of 'smaller' is 'bigger' and not 'greater'.

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

Electronic cash transfer system is an ambitious project to _________ corruption.

  1. pan

  2. shrink

  3. curtail

  4. minimise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Minimise' means 'to reduce'.

Directions: Find the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D) as your answer.

Knowledge comes (A)/ with primarily (B)/ from sensory experience. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, 'with' should be removed.

Directions: Find the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D) as your answer.

The climate of (A)/ a country varies (B)/ with latitudes. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No error.

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.

  1. many times

  2. anytime

  3. every time

  4. sometimes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sometimes means 'on some occasions'. It fits the context here. 

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.

  1. pond

  2. lake

  3. sea

  4. blue


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

sea (a large body of water)

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.

  1. spot

  2. shot

  3. drop

  4. see


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spot means to identify.

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.

  1. sky

  2. skies

  3. wind

  4. clouds


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

sky (the upper air)

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

Pigeon is a working bird. Carrier pigeons are trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small skinny can, and then it is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Pigeons are good messengers because they are fast and can fly long distances. They also can reach places that people can’t. From high up in the __(i)__, specially trained pigeons can __(ii)__ orange coloured life jackets in the ocean, as __(iii)__ it is difficult for humans to spot people at __(iv)__, especially in bad __(v)__.

  1. whether

  2. season

  3. weather

  4. temperature


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Weather means climate.

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