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English - 3 (Railway Apprentice)

Description: English - 3 (Railway Apprentice)
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Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.

  1. It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue.

  2. It is a formal exchange of words often in which speakers argue about.

  3. It is a formal exchange of words in which speakers often argue.

  4. It is often a formal exchange of words in which speakers argue about.

  5. It is a formal exchange of words on which speakers often argue.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The error of misplaced modifier 'often'. Sentence 3 has the correct placement. Sentence 5 also has correct placement, but the wrong preposition 'on' has been used.

Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers who the students like should be allowed to take classes.

  1. There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers who

  2. There should be fewer rules in school, and only those teachers whom

  3. There should be lesser rules in school and, only those teachers whom

  4. There should be few rules in schools and, only those teachers whom

  5. There should be less rules in school and only those teachers who

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence bears errors of incorrect use of indefinite numeral adjective and relative pronoun. ‘Less’ is used before uncountable noun and ‘fewer’ is used before countable noun. ‘Who’ is used to refer to subjective case but here ‘the teachers’ are objective case to “students like”, so ‘whom’ should be used in place of ‘who’. This option corrects both the errors.

Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

It is time Indian parents give their children more freedom.

  1. Indian parents give their children more freedom

  2. Indian parents gives their children more freedom

  3. Indian parents gave their children more freedom

  4. Indian parents give his children more freedom

  5. Indian parents should give their children more freedom

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There is an error of idiomatic usage. ‘High time’ or ‘about time’ is used with past indefinite tense to emphasize the criticism of an existing practice. We may also use the infinitive “it is about time for the parents to”. The option corrects the error of past subjective mood.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.

Ellen will need to work on her ELOCUTION before she competes in the public speaking competition.

  1. Articulation

  2. Pronunciation

  3. Speech

  4. Silence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elocution is the form or ability of delivering a speech. 

Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.

Since my son has never been to our ancestral village, he has __________ friends there.

  1. few

  2. so many

  3. a few

  4. little

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sense conveyed is ‘next to none’.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.

Don't rush _________ making a decision.

  1. by

  2. in

  3. into

  4. of

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Into' means in the direction of something.

Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.

Since natural calamities are still beyond the control of science, __________ of people suffer due to natural calamities every year.

  1. many

  2. most

  3. thousands

  4. too much

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is a general statement not referring to any particular group. ‘Many’ and ‘most’ will not take ‘of’.

Directions: The sentence below has a blank. Supply suitable auxiliary/idiom/phrase to complete the sentence.

Alcohol is injurious same as tobacco is, ______ perhaps less than that.

  1. which

  2. this

  3. that

  4. those

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

this...less than that

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.

Unfairness at the workplace is an ordeal that every professional has faced ________ some point of his career.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. around

  4. of

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'At' is used to show a point out of whole.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.

You need to have at least a RUDIMENTARY understanding of technology, before you can upload a video on that website.

  1. Complex

  2. Simple

  3. Early

  4. Rough

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rudimentary means basic or simple.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

To save valuable time, give me a LACONIC explanation of how the encounter happened.

  1. Verbose

  2. Short

  3. Candid

  4. Honest

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Here, short is the correct synonym as it implies explanation which should take a small amount of time. Verbose is using or expressed in more words than are needed, candid implies truthful and straightforward and honest implies sincere and free from deceit.

Directions: Select the antonym of the word given in capital letters.

Any organisation with ARBITRARY powers can create chaos and disorder in the society.

  1. Erratic

  2. Capricious

  3. Consistent

  4. Despotic

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Something dependent upon someone’s will, without restriction, is arbitrary.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

According to the settings, the television will go into sleep mode after it has been TORPID for three minutes.

  1. Inactive

  2. Drowsy

  3. Dull

  4. Paralysed

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Here, inactive is the correct option as it implies not engaging in any activity. Drowsy implies sleepy and lethargic, dull implies lacking brightness, vividness or sheen and paralysed implies becoming partly or wholly incapable of movement.

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

When there is a fog, there are INNUMERABLE car accidents on the highway.

  1. Indefinite

  2. Vague

  3. Countless

  4. Frequent

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Here, countless is the correct option as it implies something that something that is too much in number. Indefinite is something that is lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time, vague refers to uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning and frequent refers to something that is occurring or done many times at short intervals.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition from the given set of choices.

Sheena would leave the home _______ 10 p.m.

  1. in

  2. at

  3. on

  4. by

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'At' is used to point out specific time.

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