Directions (Q.

1-5): Read each sentence to

find out whether there is any grammatical
error or idiomatic error in it. The error if any,
will be in one part of the sentence. The num-
ber of that part is the answer. If there is 'no
error', the answer is (5).
1. The temple is located over (1)/ such a high
altitude that it is (2)/ impossible to go there
(3)/ during winter season. (4)/ No error (5).
2. The builders have (1)/ promised to the cus-
tomers (2)/ that theconstructionwill be(3)/ com-
pleted as soon as possible. (4)/ No error (5).
3. On enquiry (1)/ the correspondent has come
to know (2)/ that one of his students (3)/ have
got the second rank. (4)/ No error (5).
4. Kiran was extremely (1)/ happy when he (2)/
saw his favourite (3)/ actor near at the mall.
(4)/ No error (5).
5. Kiranmayi managed to (1)/ answer all the
questions (2)/ whereas her friend answered
(3)/ only a few. (4)/ No error (5).
Directions (Q.6-10): In the following questions,
a sentence has been given with some of its
parts in bold. To make the sentence correct,
replace the bold part with correct alternative
given below. If the sentence is correct as it
is, the answer is (5).
6. Motivating is an act to stimulate a person
to take part in any activity.
1) Motivation is an act to stimulate
2) Motivation is an act of stimulate
3) Motivating is an act for stimulating
4) Motivation is an act to stimulating
5) No correction required
7. Unit Banking System is that system where an
individual bank takes the banking business.
1) bank undertakes for the banking business
2) bank undertakes the banking business
3) bank takes up the bank's business
4) bank undertake the banking business
5) No correction required
8. Despite the best efforts made by the UPA
Govt. the condition of the country is not
being improved.
1) is not improve
2) is being shown improvement
3) have not been improved
4) has not improved
5) No correction required
9. The branch manager is busy with the
meeting.
1) is busy for the 2) is busy on the
3) being with busy 4) is busy in the
5) No correction required
10. Only he who can see the invisible can do
the impossible.
1) who could have seen invisible
2) who should have seen invisible
3) who can't see the invisible
4) who will have seen invisible
5) No correction required
Directions (Q.11-15): Rearrange the following
sentences (A), (B), (C) (D), (E), (F) and (G) in
proper sequence to form a meaningful para-
graph and answer the questions given below.
(A) It was broadcast over All India Radio in the
form of Farmer's Weather Bulletin.
(B) The profile of the farmers is fast changing
and with the revolution in the I.T. sector the
dissemination of information to farmers too
is taking multi-channel routes.
(C) The programme had become so popular
that one of the varieties of rice was, in fact,
named as Radio Rice.
(D) Weather Forecasting Service was intro-
duced by the India Meteorological
Department for the benefit of farmers even
before independence in 1945.
(E) For a very long time, programmes like
Krishi Darshan aired by All India Radio were
the only source of information for farmers
across the country.
(F) But times have since changed.
(G) SMS and voice messages on Mobiles are the
latest techniques to reach out to the farmers.
11. Which of the following sentences is the
FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) D 5) E
12. Which of the following sentences is the
SECOND sentence after
rearrangement?
1) G 2) A 3) D 4) E 5) C
13. Which of the following is the
THIRD sentence after
rearrangement?
1) A 2) D 3) E 4) B 5) G
14. Which of the following is the
FOURTH sentence after
rearrangement?
1) A 2) B 3) G 4) E 5) C
15. Which of the following is the LAST
sentence after rearrangement?
1) G 2) B 3) C 4) E 5) F
Directions (Q.16-20): Below is given a single
word with its meaning in different contexts
as options. You have to select all those
options, which are synonymous of the word
when the context is changed. Select the cor-
rect alternative from 1), 2), 3), 4) and 5)
which represents all those synonyms.
16. Intelligence:
(A) Sagacity (B) Contemplation
(C) Wit (D) Vivacity
1) Only (D) 2) Only (A)
3) Both (A) and (C) 4) Both (B) and (D)
5) Only (A), (C) and (D)
17. Pseudo:
(A) Discreet (B) Spurious
(C) Counterfeit (D) Prowess
1) Only (C) 2) Both (B) and (C)
3) Both (B) and (D) 4) Only (A), (B) and (C)
5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
18. Ridicule:
(A) Satire (B) Gallop (C) Scoff (D) Vex
1) Both (A) and (D) 2) Only (A)
3) Only (C) 4) Only (A), (C) and (D)
5) Both (A) and (C)
19. Hindrance:
(A) Obstruction (B) Interruption
(C) Interception (D) Retardation
1) Only (B) 2) Both (A) and (B)
3) Both (B) and (C) 4) Only (A), (B) and (C)
5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
20. Oil:
(A) Lipid (B) Naphtha (C) Lard (D) Mustard
1) Only (A) 2) Both (A) and (D)
3) Only (A), (B) and (D)
4) Only (A), (B) and (C)
5) All (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Directions (Q.21-25): In each of these ques-
tions, two of the words are related in some
way, i.e. they are similar or opposite. Pick
out the option which represents that pair.
21. (A) Shabby (B) Pity
(C) Praise (D) Clemency
1) A-B 2) B-C 3) A-C 4) B-D 5) A-D
22. (A) Ridicule (B) Extinct
(C) Praise (D) Impede
1) C-D 2) B-C 3) A-C 4) B-D 5) A-D
23. (A) Erroneous (B) Obscure
(C) Servile (D) Fallacious
1) A-D 2) B-C 3) C-D 4) A-C 5) B-D
24. (A) Propitious (B) Defile
(C) Contaminate (D) Ambiguous
1) A-C 2) A-B 3) B-C 4) C-D 5) B-D
25. (A) Syllabus (B) Coarse
(C) Journals (D) Fine
1) A-C 2) A-B 3) B-C 4) C-D 5) B-D
Directions (Q.26-30): Each sentence below
has two blanks, each blank indicating
that something has been omitted.
Choose the set of words for each
blank which best fits the meaning of
the sentence as a whole.
26. Some of the directors ...... not
extended ...... support to the pro-
posal.
1) can, a 2) has, our 3) had, a
4) may, their 5) have, their
27. He ...... his ticket well ......
1) found, soon 2) booked, in advance
3) saw, earlier 4) valued, before
5) purchased, early
28. He is one of the ...... players ...... the world.
1) most, of 2) best, in 3) better, for
4) good, by 5) more, on
29. You should make ...... that you submit all
the certificates ...... obtain a receipt.
1) sure, and 2) confident, and
3) certain, but 4) progress, and
5) known, though
30. ...... he is weak, he ...... to work.
1) Though, continues
2) Eventhough, makes
3) Despite of, forgets
4) Though, yet 5) For, still
Directions (Q.31-40): In the following passage,
some of the words have been left out, each
of which is indicated by a number. Find the
suitable word from the options given against
each number and fill up the blanks with
appropriate words to make the paragraph
meaningfully complete.
Many times people ...(31)... lying by saying,
''This is only a small lie. When the big one
...(32)... I'll tell the truth''. In reality ...(33)... we tell
enough of small lies, when the big one comes,
we end up telling a bigger lie. Why? Because
these ...(34)... become permanent. Similarly, we
...(35)... cowardice often enough, consoling our-
selves that when the big ...(36)... comes, I will
show courage. We end up showing cowardice.
...(37)... that's what we have practised and it has
become ...(38).... Remember practice only
makes permanent ...(39)... we practise. Only
perfect practice makes ...(40)....
31. 1) letter 2) tell 3) refuse
4) justify 5) conceal
32. 1) appears 2) comes 3) faces
4) discloses 5) asks
33. 1) now 2) while 3) when
4) whomever 5) sometimes
34. 1) behaviours 2) nature 3) characters
4) etiquette 5) ways
35. 1) know 2) treat 3) evaluate
4) behave 5) practise
36. 1) time 2) moment 3) price
4) challenging 5) prize
37. 1) As 2) For 3) Since
4) Because 5) When
38. 1) permanent 2) transitory 3) temporary
4) difficult 5) futile
39. 1) that 2) never 3) whatever
4) whenever 5) whoever
40. 1) happiness 2) perfect 3) joy
4) easy 5) pleasure
B.Krishna Kumar
In English section although questions are basic level, the
options will confuse the candidate as they look similar. prac-
tice and proper time allocation will enable you to complete
the section easily.
Grammatical errors are the most commonly made mistakes
in English test. So think slowly and speak yourself before
answering the questions.
(Writer - Senior Faculty,
Banking Services Chronicle, Hyderabad)
General English
Only perfect practice makes..
1-1; Replace 'over' with 'at'.
2-2; Remove 'to'.
3-4; Replace 'have' with 'has'.
4-4; Remove 'at'. 5-5; No error.
6-1 7-2 8-4 9-5 10-5
(Q.11-15): D A E C F B G
11-4 12-2 13-3 14-5 15-1
16-3 17-2 18-5 19-5 20-4
21-4 22-3 23-1 24-3 25-5
26-5 27-2 28-2 29-1 30-1
31-4 32-2 33-3 34-1 35-5
36-2 37-4 38-1 39-3 40-2.
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