General English (DSSSB Fire - 1)
Description: DSSSB Fire-1 | |
Number of Questions: 40 | |
Created by: Mohini Tyagi | |
Tags: DSSSB Fire-1 Change of Narration Change of Voice Sentence Improvement Reading Comprehension Error Identification Synonyms/Meanings Spellings Sentence Completion (Gap Fills) One Word Substitution Antonyms |
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.”
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.”
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.
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?
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?”
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?
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.
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)
Directions: In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Lament
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
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)
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
The window _________ my room has an excellent view.
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
Rhyming word to 'greenery' is
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.
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.
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)
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)
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vilify
The plural of 'focus' is
If I were President, I would make healthcare more affordable.
This statement is a
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?
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given group of words.
A person who hates marriage
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word chosen from the alternatives.
I saw him walking cautiously _________ the maze entrance.
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.
Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Loathe
Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.
Indifferent
Directions: Choose the option which 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
Directions: Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
The lighthouse _______ 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)
Directions: Find the word which is antonymous to the given word.
Zeal
Directions: In the given question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Uproar
Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.