English - 1 (Sectional Officer)
| Description: English - 1 (Stenographer) | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Anumati Koshy | |
| Tags: English - 1 (Stenographer) Idiomatic and Phraseal Use Error Identification Change of Voice Tenses Best Expression Antonyms |
Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To curry favour
Directions: The given sentence contains an idiom/phrase. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase.
He has the gift of the gab.
Directions: Choose the alternative that explains the given idiomatic expression.
A snake in the grass
Directions: The given sentence contains an idiom/phrase. You are to select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of this idiom/phrase. Once in a blue moon, we meet each other.
Directions: Change the voice of the given sentence.
Has he written a letter?
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the given phrase.
To bluster
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Rout
Directions: Identify the part having an error.
Directions: Choose the correct passive or active voice of the given sentence.
I saw him conducting the rehearsal.
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
Arun used to participate in sports activities. But this time, he does not participate in any of the events.
Directions: Identify the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D).
(A) She is the (B) most charming of (C) all other girls. (D) No error
Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.
The Hyderabad House in New Delhi, which is been used by the External affairs Ministry, is to be sold.
Directions: Identify the part of the sentence having an error. If there is no error, mark (D).
It (A) started raining (B) in the morning (C) and it still rains. (D) No error
Directions: Identify the part having an error.
Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error, mark (5).