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General English (DSSSB Fire - 1)

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Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect form.

The policeman said to the driver, “Show me your licence.”

  1. The policemen ordered the driver to show him his licence.

  2. The policemen requested the driver to show him his licence.

  3. The policemen advised the driver to show him his licence.

  4. The policemen asked the driver to show him his licence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Ordered' is the correct word as the policeman is in a commanding position.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect form.

He said, “Alas! I have failed in the examination.”

  1. He exclaimed with mercy that he had failed in the examination.

  2. He exclaimed with joy that he had failed in the examination.

  3. He exclaimed with elation that he had failed in the examination.

  4. He exclaimed with sorrow that he had failed in the examination.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word “alas” depicts sadness.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.

The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time.

  1. Jason was singing the national anthem this time.

  2. Jason is singing the national anthem this time.

  3. Jason is being sing the national anthem this time.

  4. Jason is sung the national anthem this time.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is a passive sentence and is/am/are + being + V3 changes to  is/am/are + V1 + ing.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.

Did the police officer catch the thief?

  1. Was the thief caught by the police officer?

  2. Was the thief catch by the police officer?

  3. Does the thief caught by the police officer?

  4. Do the thief catch by the police officer?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

‘Did’ always changes to ‘was/were’ when we change the voice of a sentence.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in direct/indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in direct/indirect form.

She said to Ali, “Is your mother at home?”

  1. She asked Ali that his mother was at home.

  2. She asked Ali if his mother was at home.

  3. She requested Ali that his mother was at home.

  4. She asked Ali whether his mother is at home.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The conjunction ‘that’ is not used between the main clause and the subordinate clause of the indirect speech sentence; instead ‘if' or 'whether’ is used for the ‘yes' or 'no’ questions.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence has been given in active/passive voice form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence.

By whom were you taught French?

  1. Who was taught you French?

  2. Who were taught you French?

  3. Who taught you French?

  4. Who was teach you French?


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

By whom + were + V3 changes to who + V2.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The trees were blown down by the wind.

  1. must be blown

  2. was blown

  3. were blown

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the given question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.

"What he got (A)/ for Christmas?" (B)/ she asked. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

“What did he get for Christmas?” she asked.

Directions: In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Lament

  1. Relieve

  2. Praise

  3. Regret

  4. Focus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Regret Lament refers to feel or express sorrow or to regret for something.  

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.

  1. Durability

  2. Duerability

  3. Durabilety

  4. Durabelity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Durability

Directions: In the given question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.

After today, I will (A)/ had worked here (B)/ for ten years. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"After today, I will have worked here for ten years".

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

The window _________ my room has an excellent view.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. at

  4. into


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Other options don’t fit.

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.

A person representing a state in a foreign country

  1. Amateur

  2. Ambassador

  3. Foreigner

  4. Tourist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Ambassador Ambassador is the representer of a state in a foreign country. 

Rhyming word to 'greenery' is

  1. gravy

  2. imaginary

  3. curry

  4. scenery


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the given question, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The Finance Minister said that he would work for non-biased distribution of wealth.

  1. healthy

  2. sensible

  3. fair

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 'Fair' means just, i.e. free from discrimination.

Directions: In the given question, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined to which alternatives (1), (2) and (3) are given below, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The ground was wet outside when I got up in the morning. It had been raining all the night.

  1. rained all through

  2. been raining all through

  3. raining all in

  4. No improvement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are two separate sentences, so past tense should be used.

Directions: In the given question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.

Yesterday we were (A)/ going to Rahuls (B)/ birthday party. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rahuls should be written with an apostrophe as Rahul’s.

Directions: In the given question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.

What (A)/ time (B)/ it is? (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The position of 'is' and 'it' should be interchanged.

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Vilify

  1. Malign

  2. Glorify

  3. Smear

  4. Dishonour


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Glorify 'Vilify' refers to defame someone. Hence, its opposite is 'glorify'.

The plural of 'focus' is

  1. foci

  2. focii

  3. focei

  4. focu


Correct Option: A

If I were President, I would make healthcare more affordable.

This statement is a

  1. simple sentence

  2. conditional sentence

  3. imperative sentence

  4. assertive sentence


Correct Option: B

After the chilling cold most children and aged people like to remain indoors.

Which of the following statements is closest in meaning to the given sentence?

  1. Children are not allowed to be out in winters.

  2. Adults and children are forced to be indoors in winters.

  3. In winters old people and children prefer to remain indoors.

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Like to remain’ is similar to ‘prefer to remain’.

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given group of words.

A person who hates marriage

  1. Misanthropist

  2. Merrymaker

  3. Misogamist

  4. Misogynist


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who hates the institution of marriage is called a misogamist.

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.

  1. Humilliation

  2. Humilation

  3. Humiliation

  4. Hummiliation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option (3) is correctly spelt.

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

I saw him walking cautiously _________ the maze entrance.

  1. upon

  2. in

  3. on

  4. towards


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Walk towards' means to go in the direction of.

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

________ the box was broken open, the marbles went bouncing down the stairwell.

  1. After

  2. If

  3. At

  4. On


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Other options do not fit grammatically.

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Loathe

  1. Despise

  2. Love

  3. Praise

  4. Flatter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loathe means to hate or despise (something or someone).

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Indifferent

  1. Concerned

  2. Uninterested

  3. Not similar

  4. Not changed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Indifferent' means 'having no particular interest'.

Directions: Choose the option which is correctly spelt.

  1. Asistance

  2. Assistance

  3. Assistanse

  4. Assisstance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) is correctly spelt.

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/phrase.

One for whom money is the most important thing

  1. Materialistic

  2. Economical

  3. Matinee

  4. Monetary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Materialistic' means 'excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented'. 

Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.

The lighthouse _______ the shore still works.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. on

  4. over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'On' indicates proximity and position above or outside.  So, the sentence is: The lighthouse 'on' the shore still works.

Directions: In the given question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, then choose (D) as your answer.

In two days, I will (A)/ be the fifth person (B)/ to land on the moon. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"In two days, I will be the fifth person to have landed on the moon."

Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.

Zeal

  1. Apathy

  2. Fervour

  3. Enthusiasm

  4. Earnestness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Zeal' means 'great energy or enthusiasm'. 'Apathy' means 'lack of enthusiasm'.

Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Uproar

  1. Commotion

  2. Chaos

  3. Brawl

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Uproar' is a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude. 'Harmony' is opposite in meaning to it.

Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.

Grisly

  1. Delightful

  2. Dirty

  3. Horrifying

  4. Worse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Grisly' means 'causing a shudder or feeling of horror'. Hence, 'horrifying' is a synonym of 'grisly'.

“You should know how to turn that milk into cheese”. Why?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Everybody doesn’t know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.

  1. It is a good practice.

  2. It is used in pizza.

  3. To save milk from getting spoiled.

  4. To make pizza at your home.

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is correct as the author is describing the method of making pizza at home.

What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Everybody doesn’t know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.

  1. Describe the history of pizza

  2. Teach a healthier way to make pizza

  3. Outline steps to make a basic pizza at home

  4. Provide tips about how to make your own delicious pizza


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to outline the steps to make a pizza at home.

According to the passage, which of the following words means the opposite of 'complicated'?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Everybody doesn’t know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.

  1. Difficult

  2. Hard

  3. Easy

  4. Manageable


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

“The easiest is to buy the crust from the market”. 

According to the author, which of the following ingredients do you need to have ready before you can add the toppings?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Everybody doesn’t know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.

  1. Crust

  2. Sauce

  3. Cheese

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The line “All that is left at the end is the toppings” suggests that everything else is done.

According to the passage, which of the following is the synonym for 'purchase'?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

Everybody doesn’t know how to make pizza, though most people love to eat it.
Making the perfect pizza can be complicated, but there are a lot of ways for you to make a more basic version at home. The easiest is to buy the crust from the market rather than making it at home as the crust is the most difficult to prepare. Most of the time, we cannot get the right consistency. Though, you can make it yourself also. After the crust, is the sauce, which is a little easier to make. You have to buy tomatoes, peel them, and then cook them with spices. It is not that difficult if you can manage the right flavour. Now that you have your crust and your sauce, you need to add the cheese. You should know how to turn milk into cheese. If not, you might want to buy cheese from the grocery store instead of making it yourself. All that is left at the end is the toppings which can be a person's own choice.

  1. Forget

  2. Buy

  3. Ask

  4. Cook


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"The easiest is to buy the crust from the market...". 'Buy' is the synonym of 'purchase'. 

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