- It was surprising to see that she looked to pretty at close quarters.
- very near
- government quarters
- close confinement
- close examination
Answer: a.) very near
2. The two women are so jealous, that at the drop of a hat they start insulting each other.
a) when a hat falls
b) when anyone drops a hat
c) for no reason at all
d) on every occasion.
Answer: c) for no reason at all
3. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Sonia to go home alone at twelve in the night.
a) difficult
b) too much
c) customary
d) simple
Answer: a) difficult
4. Now that prices have risen so much it is better to go dutch while have a party.
a) go to Holland
b) bear all the expense
c) each person pays his own share of the expenses
d) bear the cost of an outing.
Answer: b) bear all the expense
5. You may rush from pillar to post but you have no chance in getting what you want without a bribe.
a) be very busy
b) rush in all directions & suffer much harassment
c) go to all post boxes and post offices
d) go to many offices & post many letters
Answer: b) rush in all directions & suffer much harassment
6. He is “sick of life” means:
a) he is confines to bed
b) he is tired of life
c) his life is miserable
d) none of these
Answer: b) he is tired of life
7. It is time that India and Pakistan bury the hatchet and work together to make this a healthier Sub-continent.
a) stop arguing
b) bury their dead
c) come to friendly and peaceful terms
d) start a war and kill many people
Answer: a) stop arguing
8. I hope to be full of beans tomorrow since I’m planning to go to bed early tonight
a) full of energy and good spirits
b) full of beans for cooking
c) too much energy
d) happy
Answer: a) full of energy and good spirits
9. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before the shooting.
a) impure blood
b) ill – feeling
c) bloody fights
d) quarrels
Answer: b) ill – feeling
10. It was his maiden speech and it was memorable.
a) like a maiden
b) first woman’s speech
c) first speech in that particular forum
d) first speech
Answer: c) first speech in that particular forum or d) first speech (both are correct)
In each set of sentences, tick the correct sentence (11 to 15)
11. a) This is one of the best books that has been published by Amity.
b) This is one of the best book that has been published by Amity.
c) This is one of the best books that have been published by Amity.
Answer: a) This is one of the best books that has been published by Amity.
12. a) Before independence we contributed generously, but lately we forget our duty to the nation.
b) Before independence we contributed generously, but lately we have forgotten our duty to the nation.
c) Before independence we contributed generously, but lately we had forgotten our duty to the nation.
Answer: b) Before independence we contributed generously, but lately we have forgotten our duty to the nation.
13. a) If you work hard, you will get success.
b) If you will work hard, you will get success.
c) If you will work hard, you get success.
Answer: a) If you work hard, you will get success.
14. a) we should always help poor.
b) we should always help the poor.
c) we should always help a poor.
Answer: b) we should always help the poor.
15. a) He was elected the chairman of the board.
b) He was elected as the chairman of the board.
c) He was elected chairman of the board.
Answer: b) He was elected as the chairman of the board.
In each sentence, error lies in one of the parts. Read the sentence and mark the incorrect part (16 – 20)
16. Students as well as the teacher was playing. No error
A B C D
Answer: C
17. Neither Ram nor Shyam are at fault. No error
A B C D
Answer: C
18. I am suffering from fever for the past three days. No error
A B C D
Answer: A
19. He denied that he was not a thief. No error.
A B C D
Answer: C
20. The teacher asked the student if you can read the book without spectacles.
A B C
No error.
D
Answer: B
Match the following foreign with their meanings.
Word Meaning
21) vis – a vis from the beginning
22) viva voce opposite ; face to face
23) Ab Initio by the living voice
24) Ad hoc one – sided
25) De facto a great work
26) Ex parte beyond powers
27) Magnum opus for a special purpose
28) Prima facie actually
29) Ultra vires mode of operation
30) Modus operandi at first view
21. Answer: opposite ; face to face
22. Answer: by the living voice
23. Answer: from the beginning
24. Answer: for a special purpose
25. Answer: actually
26. Answer: one – sided
27. Answer: a great work
28. Answer: at first view
29. Answer: beyond powers
30. Answer: mode of operation
From the given option, choose the correct answer.
31) A good communicator got to be a good listener.
a) Yes
b) No
c) Can’t Say
Answer: a) Yes
32) The communication model is made up of Seven parts i.e,
Source encoding Message a) _______ (b) _______ receiver___(c)
Complete the model by writing the parts
- Channel, decoding, feedback
- Decoding, channel, feedback
- Channel, feedback, decoding
Answer: Channel, decoding, feedback
33) There are 7 ‘Cs’ in written / spoken communication. They are:-
a) Candid, Clear, Complete, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Courteous
b) Candid, Clear, Clarity, Concise, Courteous, Concrete, Concentrate.
c) Candid, Clear, Concise, Complete, Clarify, Courteous, Concentrate.
Answer: correct answer should be: Complete, Concise, Clear, Concrete, Considerate, Correct, Courteous
34. Body language doesn’t include.
a) Facial Expressions
b) Eye Contact
c) Gestures
d) Written documents.
Answer: d) Written documents.
35. Which of the following is not the essential ingredients of conflict:-
a) disagreement
b) agreement
c) situation
Answer: b) agreement
36. He is ____ of working for ten hours.
a) capable
b) able
c) ability
Answer: a) capable
37. Students should have easy ___ to book.
a) access
b) excess
c) knowledge
Answer: a) access
38. He hates these ___ arguments with his wife.
a) continuously
b) continuous
c) continual
Answer: b) continuous
39. Success is ____ on your labor.
a) dependant
b) dependent
c) depend
Answer: b) dependent
40. An ___ person like him is sure to succeed is life.
a) industrial
b) illicit
c) industrious
Answer: c) industrious
