General English (Railway Apprentice Exam)
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| Number of Questions: 60 | |
| Created by: Garima Pandit | |
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Directions: In the question given below, choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.
He had a CONVICTION that one day God will help him out of his troubles.
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The customer was INDIGNANT about the way the shopkeeper treated him when he went to return the defective shaver.
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After watching so many movies since childhood, he is BLASÉ about watching a new movie.
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The CALLOW car driver crashed his car into a tree after skidding off a sharp curve on the road.
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Our neighbours are always trying to GOAD us to retaliate by using mischievous antics.
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The ease of purchasing things online has eliminated the ONUS of going to the markets and hunting for a good bargain.
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An instrument for measuring electric currents in amperes
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When he received a call from the police station in the middle of the night, a sense of FOREBODING filled him.
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The army needs many AUDACIOUS soldiers who are ready to face the enemy in any kind of a terrain.
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A physician specialising in the use of radiant energy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
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A substance used to destroy or inhibit the growth of plants, especially weeds
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Something that cannot be believed
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A person who hates women
Directions: Find out which part of the given sentence has an error of grammar usage. If the sentence has no error, mark your answer as (D).
At the marriage (A)/ function, Aneesh and I (B)/ had chicken and snacks. (C)/ No error (D)
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The leader, together (A)/ with his supporters and wife, are going (B)/ to file the nomination papers. (C)/ No error (D).
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Suresh, accompanied (A)/ by his friends, (B)/ were at the bar. (C)/ No error (D).
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Everyone admired ______ silver dress she wore on the red carpet yesterday.
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Who of the (A)/ following is the largest (B)/ fish in the world? (C)/ No error (D).
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The scientists are studying the factors that ___________ to produce last years’ tsunami.
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This play was written __________ Mr. Sunil, who was a very famous play writer of his time.
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You are requested not to put your dirty shoes ________ the table.
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He died as a result ________ injuries inflicted on him by a sharp edged weapon.
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During their business trip, they stayed ____________ a five-star hotel.
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He will have to hit the road before sunset so as to reach his destination on time.
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The police did not want to jump the gun and give a statement about the reason for the crime.
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The bridegroom will reach the wedding venue in ________ old vintage car.
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Father let the cat out of the bag and told everybody about Sheela getting a scholarship.
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The case will never get solved as the police is barking up the wrong tree.
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The rich man bought the costly car at the drop of a hat.
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Accommodations in your choice of three or four-star hotels are included _________ the journey.
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In the times of recession, expansion of business is an uphill battle.
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Both the resorts being equally good for holidays, I was caught between two stools.
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Being at a prominent place, the shops he auctioned sold like hot cakes.
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I am starting early for office so as not to give the boss a chance to CHIDE me for being late.
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The high mineral content prevents any life form from thriving in the BARREN landscape surrounding the Dead Sea.
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The court ordered the government to EXPEDITE the construction of the highway that was already three years behind schedule.
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Our team had a FACILE victory over the opposition team as their main players were not playing the game.
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Mother Teresa was such a GENIAL woman that everyone loved her.
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Practical experience forms part of the course and was initially gained by working _______ the doctors in the ER.
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The online buying sites EXHORT buyers to add reviews about their buying experience with them.
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She has been crying her heart out since her mother died in a road accident.
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The product I got was a far cry from what was promised to me.
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The young boy looked HAGGARD after staying in hospital for a week due to malaria.
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This rustic town by the sea is an IDYLLIC place to have a romantic holiday.
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The music fans LAMENTED the death of their favourite singer, Michael Jackson.
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I have so much DISDAIN for the teachers who force students to take tuitions from them.
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As the government has reduced the excise duty, the imported car dealers are expecting their sales to BURGEON.
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His GAUCHE table manners make me cringe, especially when he tries to talk with his mouth full.
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When the project was declared a success, (A)/ everyone working on the project were awarded (B)/ with a commendation certificate. (C)/ No error (D)
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The news reader questioned (A)/ the leadership skills of Mr. Lal (B)/ compared to Mr. Shyam. (C)/ No error (D)
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This is the girl (A)/ which was punished by the (B)/ class teacher yesterday. (C)/ No error (D)
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During his visit, the American president (A)/ will have meetings with our president, our (B)/ vice-president and with our prime minister. (C)/ No error (D)
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No one coming (A)/ to the meeting were (B)/ allowed to carry firearms. (C)/ No error (D)
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He was a real brave (A)/ soldier who fought many (B)/ battles against the enemy. (C)/ No error (D)
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Due to bad weather, the group of mountaineers took one month to __________ Mount Everest.
Which of the following statements is true in context of the passage?
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Ensuring safety measurements at the workplace is very important. This is all because the workers at the workplace are always at the risk of being injured. A safe working environment helps the employees work freely and fearlessly. Safety products are extensively used in a large number of industrial applications. These products consist of a wide range of decontamination showers, welding helmets, safety glasses, respirators, arc-flash clothing, emergency eyewash equipments, gas detection products and many more. Each of these products has its own importance and use in different industries. Designed to perfection using high-grade material and advanced technology, these products provide the workers with extreme protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents. The proven benefits of using these products are enormous. Apart from just protection, these products provide the workforce with a no-fuss solution to execute the most risky tasks with improved efficiency and reduced labour within the minimum possible time.
The phrase ‘industrial application’ in the passage means
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Ensuring safety measurements at the workplace is very important. This is all because the workers at the workplace are always at the risk of being injured. A safe working environment helps the employees work freely and fearlessly. Safety products are extensively used in a large number of industrial applications. These products consist of a wide range of decontamination showers, welding helmets, safety glasses, respirators, arc-flash clothing, emergency eyewash equipments, gas detection products and many more. Each of these products has its own importance and use in different industries. Designed to perfection using high-grade material and advanced technology, these products provide the workers with extreme protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents. The proven benefits of using these products are enormous. Apart from just protection, these products provide the workforce with a no-fuss solution to execute the most risky tasks with improved efficiency and reduced labour within the minimum possible time.
Why does the passage say that the workers are always at the risk of being injured?
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Ensuring safety measurements at the workplace is very important. This is all because the workers at the workplace are always at the risk of being injured. A safe working environment helps the employees work freely and fearlessly. Safety products are extensively used in a large number of industrial applications. These products consist of a wide range of decontamination showers, welding helmets, safety glasses, respirators, arc-flash clothing, emergency eyewash equipments, gas detection products and many more. Each of these products has its own importance and use in different industries. Designed to perfection using high-grade material and advanced technology, these products provide the workers with extreme protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents. The proven benefits of using these products are enormous. Apart from just protection, these products provide the workforce with a no-fuss solution to execute the most risky tasks with improved efficiency and reduced labour within the minimum possible time.
What is the theme of the passage?
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Ensuring safety measurements at the workplace is very important. This is all because the workers at the workplace are always at the risk of being injured. A safe working environment helps the employees work freely and fearlessly. Safety products are extensively used in a large number of industrial applications. These products consist of a wide range of decontamination showers, welding helmets, safety glasses, respirators, arc-flash clothing, emergency eyewash equipments, gas detection products and many more. Each of these products has its own importance and use in different industries. Designed to perfection using high-grade material and advanced technology, these products provide the workers with extreme protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents. The proven benefits of using these products are enormous. Apart from just protection, these products provide the workforce with a no-fuss solution to execute the most risky tasks with improved efficiency and reduced labour within the minimum possible time.
What is the reason behind these equipments providing the workers with maximum protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents?
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Ensuring safety measurements at the workplace is very important. This is all because the workers at the workplace are always at the risk of being injured. A safe working environment helps the employees work freely and fearlessly. Safety products are extensively used in a large number of industrial applications. These products consist of a wide range of decontamination showers, welding helmets, safety glasses, respirators, arc-flash clothing, emergency eyewash equipments, gas detection products and many more. Each of these products has its own importance and use in different industries. Designed to perfection using high-grade material and advanced technology, these products provide the workers with extreme protection against unexpected injuries, mishaps and accidents. The proven benefits of using these products are enormous. Apart from just protection, these products provide the workforce with a no-fuss solution to execute the most risky tasks with improved efficiency and reduced labour within the minimum possible time.