General english
Description: A Multiple Choice Type Question based test for those who want to clear their basics in General English | |
Number of Questions: 25 | |
Created by: Ashok Pandey | |
Tags: English UPSC Bank B.Ed /M.Ed LAW Placement Papers Misc Vocabulary Improvement based on Words in a Sentence Sentence Correction Sentence Correction / Error Identification Idioms and Phrases Improvement based on Idioms and Phrases Verbal Reasoning |
Directions: In the question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (e) i.e. 'All Correct' as your answer.
(a) We have incurred/ (b) an expense/ (c) of over fifty thousands/ (d) this year alone/ (e) No error
Directions: In the question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (e) i.e. 'All Correct' as your answer.
(a) World Earth Day is celeberated/ (b) as a means/ (c) to make people aware/ (d) about the environment. (e) All correct
Directions: In the question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (e) i.e. 'All Correct' as your answer.
(a) The key issue/ (b) discussed at the meeting/ (c) was how to resolve (d) the food crisis. (e) All correct
Directions: In the question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (e) i.e. 'All Correct' as your answer.
(a) He deserves/ (b) some recognition/ (c) for working diligently/ (d) for the passed five years./ (e) All correct
Directions: In the question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (a), (b), (c) and (d). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (e) i.e. 'All Correct' as your answer.
(a) There are many employment/ (b)opportunities/ (c) for fresh graduates/ (d) in the market today./ (e) All correct
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To put somebody in his place
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To talk shop
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To keep one's head above water
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To go at each other hammer and tongs
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To live fast
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
To hold a brief for
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.
Once in a blue moon
Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To hit the jackpot
Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold.
To hold somebody for ransom
Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To let the cat out of the bag
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank (15).
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.
Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.
I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.