English Comprehension Question Papers
03 March-2020 (Shift-1)
Q.1 Select the passive form of the given sentence.
The manager keeps the work pending.
1. The work was kept pending by the manager.
2. The work are being kept pending by the manager.
3. The work has been kept pending by the manager
4. The work is kept pending by the manager.
Correct Answer: The work is kept pending by the manager.
Q.2 Select the correct synonym of the given word.
Obligatory
1. Aggressive
2. Mandatory
3. Useless
4. Reckless
Correct Answer: Mandatory
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement
The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget.
1. No Improvement
2. agree on a proposal
3. agreed by the proposal
4. agree to the proposal
Correct Answer: agree to the proposal
Q.4 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship.
1. for National Badminton Championship
2. have been selected
3. from our school
4. One of the boys
Correct Answer: have been selected
Q.5 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order
A. However, the rate of population increase is another important factor to consider.
B. This change can be expressed in two ways.
C. Growth of the population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country.
D. First, in terms of absolute numbers and second, in terms of the percentage change.
1. CBDA
2. BDCA
3. CADB
4. BADC
Correct Answer: CBDA
Q.6 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people.
1. exert
2. contribute
3. render
4. donate
Correct Answer: render
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No: 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1
1. better
2. total
3. vital
4. lifeless
Correct Answer: vital
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No: 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2
1. important
2. contradictory
3. conscious
4. unclear
Correct Answer: conscious
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No: 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3
1. facility
2. variety
3. ability
4. agility
Correct Answer: ability
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No: 10
Q.10 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4
1. to
2. from
3. by
4. against
Correct Answer: to
Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No: 11
Q.11 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5
1. succeed
2. overcome
3. create
4. strengthen
Correct Answer: overcome
Q.12 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement
The captain as well the players were responsible for winning the trophy.
1. The captain as well as the players was
2. No Improvement
3. The captain also the players were
4. As The captain with the players were
Correct Answer: The captain as well as the players was
Q.13 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A hard nut to crack
1. Easily encouraged
2. Easily disappointed
3. Not restrained
4. A difficult problem
Correct Answer: A difficult problem
Q.14 Select the correct antonym of the given word.
Exodus
1. Departure
2. Arrival
3. Exit
4. Refund
Correct Answer: Arrival
Q.15 Select the correctly spelt word.
1. exhail
2. exteract
3. exhibit
4. exhoust
Correct Answer: exhibit
Q.16 Select the word, which means the same as the groups of words given.
A song sung at a burial
1. Sonnet
2. Ballad
3. Hymn
4. Dirge
Correct Answer: Dirge
Q.17 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
I can swim very fast when I was only five.
1. I can swim
2. when I was
3. only five
4. very fast
Correct Answer: I can swim
Q.18 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To take French leave
1. Leave with written permission
2. Leave without any intimation
3. Acknowledge the host
4. Welcome the host
Correct Answer: Leave without any intimation
Q.19 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order
A. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they put in.
B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government.
C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical transformation in their life.
D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policymakers.
1. CDAB
2. ABCD
3. DBAC
4. BDCA
Correct Answer: BDCA
Q.20 Select the correctly spelt word.
1. Humilliation
2. Sarcasm
3. Retalaite
4. Bouquette
Correct Answer: Sarcasm
Q.21 Select the word, which means the same as the given group of words.
Something that cannot be heard
1. infallible
2. inaudible
3. irrevocable
4. audible
Correct Answer: inaudible
Q.22 Select the indirect narration of the given sentence.
He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms?
1. He asked the hotel receptionist that if he can tell him the tariff of rooms.
2. He asked the hotel receptionist to tell him the tariff of rooms.
3. He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms.
4. He enquired the hotel receptionist if he can tell him the tariff of rooms.
Correct Answer: He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms.
Q.23 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Handle this glass table with care because it is ______.
1. frugal
2. fragile
3. ductile
4. volatile
Correct Answer: fragile
Q.24 Select the correct antonym of the given word.
Quiescent
1. Peaceful
2. Dejected
3. Indifferent
4. Active
Correct Answer: Active
Q.25 Select the correct synonym of the given word.
Scintillating
1. Flattering
2. Boring
3. Glittering
4. Stinging
Correct Answer: Glittering