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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
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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

  1. incurred

  2. expense

  3. fifty thousands

  4. alone

  5. all correct


Correct Option: C

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

  1. celeberated

  2. means

  3. aware

  4. environment.

  5. all correct


Correct Option: A

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

  1. issue

  2. discussed

  3. resolve

  4. crisis

  5. all correct


Correct Option: B

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

  1. deserves

  2. recognition

  3. diligently

  4. passed

  5. all correct


Correct Option: D

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

  1. employment

  2. opportunities

  3. graduates

  4. market

  5. all correct


Correct Option: E

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

  1. To turn him out

  2. To honour him

  3. To give him due respect

  4. To make him humble

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D

Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.

To talk shop

  1. To talk nonsense

  2. To talk reasonably

  3. To talk about business or professional affairs

  4. To abuse someone

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C

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

  1. To be cautious

  2. To keep out of debt

  3. To remain aloof

  4. to be out of an arguement

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B

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

  1. To fight with weapons

  2. To argue noisly

  3. To hug each other

  4. To go crazy about meeting each other

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following question, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase printed in bold type.

To live fast

  1. To lead a life of dissipation

  2. To accomplish a purpose

  3. To do a task hurriedly

  4. To use up one's income as fast as it comes in

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A

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

  1. To help someone

  2. To do someone a favour

  3. To stay on for a brief period

  4. To defend someone

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D

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

  1. Once in a month

  2. Bi-weekly

  3. On rare occasions

  4. Every now and then

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To hit the jackpot

  1. To gamble

  2. To get an unexpected victory

  3. To be wealthy

  4. To make money unexpectedly

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To hit the jackpot means to win unexpectedly, especially to win a great amount of money.

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

  1. To keep captive and demand concession

  2. To humiliate somebody

  3. To offer bribe

  4. To blackmail and extract money

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option (1) is correct.

Directions: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To let the cat out of the bag

  1. To give latitude

  2. To show compassion

  3. To miss a golden opportunity

  4. To tell a secret without intending to do so

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option (4) is the correct answer.

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.

  1. wish

  2. offer

  3. appointments

  4. requests

  5. commands


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Requests is the correct answer. Offer means newpapes editors want to provide something as they think the writer wants help. Requests means newspaper editorswant help from the writer. Since, the writer had become quite accomplished he was requested by newspapers not offered.....Other options are out of context.

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.

  1. achieved

  2. aim

  3. try

  4. dreamed

  5. wanted


Correct Option: E

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.

  1. respected

  2. status

  3. impressed

  4. aged

  5. common


Correct Option: A

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.

  1. elected

  2. voted

  3. became

  4. applied

  5. decided


Correct Option: C

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.

  1. lacked

  2. grown

  3. learnt

  4. improved

  5. earned


Correct Option: D

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.

  1. selected

  2. active

  3. interesting

  4. often

  5. joint


Correct Option: B

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.

  1. travelling

  2. journey

  3. visit

  4. migrating

  5. shift


Correct Option: A

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.

  1. quiet

  2. firmly

  3. strong

  4. first

  5. not


Correct Option: B

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.

  1. that

  2. why

  3. how

  4. never

  5. anyhow


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 How is the correct answer.

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.

  1. saw

  2. showed

  3. posted

  4. discovered

  5. took


Correct Option: E
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